age 60+group

Hi, just joined this week. I am a 71 year young female. Not very tech savvy so hope you see this. I am having a problem seeing how to post a new weight' My name is Jeanne and I live in Oregon, how bout you? I originally joined in aug 2012 and then never followed thru. Plan on doing better this time.

Looking for friends in my age group (64) for support and motivation. Just joined today and started using Fitbit yesterday. Love counting my steps - a real motivator!

I am 62 and signed up in February 2012. I began in earnest on March 12, 2012 and have not looked back.
I have had a fitbit since February 2013 and love the motivation that it gives me to move more. I have been in a step challenge since January 1, 2014 on Fitbit's website.

Hi newcomers! I'm 65. Joined in summer of 2012. Lost 32ish, slowly. MFP has been a terrific help, I could not do it alone. Don't ever give up, and log every day even if you are not under your cals.

hello ktsmom430, i am so impressed with your weightloss. Congrats, you must work very hard at it. I have 20 lbs to lose and was hoping I could do it and then I read your post and am so motivated. Pardon my ignorance but what is a fitbit? Also I got my Progress meter to show when I post, but it doesn't show what I have lost. Can you help?

you're more than welcome to add me. 63 years young.

Hi Everyone

I'm 68 and trying to shed 20 pounds. I weigh as much now as I did when I was pregnant!!!!

I'm determined not to turn into one of those "chubby" older ladies. I still feel young. I have a "mini" orchard, (222 fruit trees and chickens and take care of it all myself. My sweetie isn't into this stuff, but helps out with the chickens if I'm out of town.

It's darn difficult to shed this weight at this age. I'm not terribly overweight, so I guess the less you have to lose, the harder it is?

But, I'm staying just below 1200 calories and exercise hard four days a week getting my heart rate up there.

Still, not budging. What gives?

How long have you been at this? . we are close in age (I am 71) and need to lose 20 lbs also. Do you eat protein with every meal balanced with veggies and fruit? I admire how hard you work with your chickens and fruit trees. I am retired, living where winter is cold and wet so I have to be sure I either excercise in my house or put on good coat and boots and walk. I find that I had no idea how many calories I was eating until I started my food diary. Good luck to you, hang in there and I am sure the weight will begin to come off. I have been at this for almost 2 wks. I lost 2 lbs the first week and can't wait to weigh this week. :drinker:

Yea! Good. For you. I have been doing strength steadily for almost three years. I have done it off and on for many years. Tosca Reno is an inspiration for me, as is Ernestine Shepherd (77 yrs. young). It is simple math, you burn more calories with more muscle. Hubby has been telling me this for years. I am not in my 60's yet, but love all of the motivation and positive attitude of you ladies!::flowerforyou:

Look under motivation & Support for a group of age 50 or more.You are all welcome to join.

Hi. I just signed up yesterday. I am 66 years old. Battling my weight now for 15 years. My granddaughters wedding is June. 29th. I would like to go down at least one dress size. But more importantly I want to eat healthier. And not give up!!!

I am in the 60+ group, would like some friends to share motivation and ideas with. Please friend request me. If you would like.:flowerforyou:

I take it you are a great grandma.. Me too, it is sooo awesome. This is my second time here, but the first time I quit before I even got started. I need to lose 20 lbs and sometimes it feels harder than it should be for such a small amount. I do log absolutely everything that goes in my mouth including my flaxseed and chewy vitamins. I hope you have good luck here. I have lost 3 lbs so far. for some reason my ticker showing weight loss just magically reappeared

I am in the age group looking for friends with the same goals I am a walker and I do go to the gym. Happy to join the group

Hi,
Just joined this group today. My name is Florence and I am 67 years old. I have been overweight for most of my years, but now I am facing some serious health issues. My doctor assures me that if I lose weight and exercise Most problems will stabilize or possibly improve. Very motivating.

I have been working on losing weight for a few months, but got a lot more serious the last few weeks. So although I have lost 16 pounds I am only using the numbers since I started on MFP, which is 4 pounds.

I have a Fitbit Flex which I sync with MFP and that seems to work well for me. Record food and water on MFP and track steps and sleep on my flex.

Would welcome support, encouragement, friendship and ideas to help me keep on track and go over the hunger hurdles I seem to face daily.

Hope to be able to encourage and support others on their journey.

Keep up the good work, everyone.

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