Over 60 and want to lose 50+ pounds

HI I just read your post and thought I'd reply. I too am in my 60's and have lost 50 pounds in 500+ days. Still have 20 pounds to go. So, if I can be of any help, please add me as a friend.

I'm 72 and still have 20 pounds to lose. Let's keep each other on track. At my highest I weighed 356 (1977), reached 142 in 1978, and have pretty much maintained between that and 170. Too big a gap plus 142 is too much for my small 5'3" frame.

Hi, I am soon to be 61.5 and am looking to lose about 90 pounds.
I just need to regain my self-control. and my dignity. I don't want to be fat the rest of my life. I already missed out on to much.

You can do it. But my best advice is "slow and steady wins the race". Be diligent at eating right and exercising. There are no tricks, shortcuts, or magic formulas. Simply eat healthy, nutritious meals, exercise within reason (consult your doctor first) and then understand that patience goes a long way. You may not see big differences in the scale right away, but eventually the good habits will catch up with you and you will see some positive results. Good luck and remember, lifestyle changes are FAR BETTER than any diet.

Hello.. I've been searching for women over 60 and I can't find any so I came across this site where everyone is posting and I decided to reply to a few of you.. I am 66 and looking to lose 50 pounds , I just started this site yesterday and I'm hoping to meet other women who are looking to lose the same amount a few pounds over is ok also.. so please feel free to request me...

We have a group '60 years and older' that you (all) would be welcome to join if you're looking for a peergroup

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3538-60-years-old-and-over

-marilyn
(one of the trouble making members)

I am 60 and haven't exercised in many, many years. I need to lose 50+ and need advice on where to start.

Debbie

Debbie, do you plan to follow MFP's guide of eating at a deficit according to your weight loss goals? If not I suggest you go to 'MY HOME" and click on the "Goals" link on the top of the page. Just follow the steps there and MFP will suggest a daily calorie amount based on your entries.

If you have a goal, then the first step, IMO and IME, is to track everything you eat, regardless if you are ready to start cutting back on calories the very first day. This will at least give you an idea of what you are actually eating, calorie-wise. You need a food scale in order to be accurate and you should pay attention when logging so you are sure you select the right entry from the database. There is a good post on How to Log in the forum posts. You can "search" for it using the link on this page.

You are welcome to look at my diary for some ideas of meals. Go through several weeks worth of entries if you want because I have lots of variety, depending on whether I eat at home or away, if I exercise (not too much yet as its been so darn cold) and if I want something in particular so make room for it in my day.

Kathy

I'm Paula, from CA & just signed up today for this program. I'm not even sure how to log my eating yet, but I'm ready to learn. I'm 67 & have been dieting all my life. I'm thinking maybe MFP will help guide me to a better, healthier, me. Any suggestions are welcome.

If anyone would like to add me as a friend, that would be great. I just started and so far don't have any friend to connect to. Hopefully, we can traverse the path together.....................;-)