Any 50 somethings out there?

Welcome - I'm 50 something (53 to be exact) and I too had 50 or so pounds to go when I started slowly in december and in true in January (I was 224 when i started by quitting drinking before Christmas) down to 201 as of this morning goal is 155-165 (really the goal is a 30-32 inch waist, if i'm 170 and in that zone i'll be happy too)
I started gaining it in a serious way in my 40s and on and off for 6 years i'vce been battling it (lost most of it, slowly it crept back quit smoking and it crept faster lol) What's working overall for me is I started walking (minimum of 7 km a day right now, and planning for a half marathon walk (21km) come may 4th. Water lots of it, and tracking accurately. The first month i did Atkins (as I had in the past) this is working better psychologically for me though (probably cholesterol wise as well)
Probably my favourite recipe for has been Kale and Brussel sprout salad (From Bon Appetit) and Chicken Curry (From my head lol) Can't help with the change, though my wife has struggled with the effects

Good luck with the goals, feel free to add me if you like

I too am the 50 something catergory. 53. I have tons of weight to lose and started yet again 3 days ago. I too have tried Slimming World and got all the books and everything to go with it, however, I thought that I would try this and see how I go. Trying to plan meals that I enjoy and not get bored with them. I have uploaded a couple of recipes although they take time to do, they are there once they are on and makes it so much simpler.
Good luck both of you..... and lets do this x

Hi Tanya,
I'm 55 and been on MFP since Jan. of last year. I've also done the WW in the past...with some success- but found the points to be harder to do than the logging on here. Have managed to lose over 90 lbs here! Logging, exercise, and moderation/portion control have been the key to finally being successful. Feel free to friend me. You can do it!!!

Welcome 50-Something!!!
I am 57 1/2! I gained 15 pounds last year after Sandy shut both of my gyms down. Then when I went back, I overdid things and ended up with soft tissue injuries that took a while to get better. Once I figured out that I needed to do the OPPOSITE of what I was being told (my PT's told me to remain inactive until I felt better) and I went back to heavy weights, 11 of the 15 pounds came right off! I am having trouble with the remaining 4 - tend to get tired, hungry, & crabby when I am restricting calories. But this is a loooong process and I am just happy to be healthy again.

I turned 55 this year! I have been on MFP since January 2014. I saw a picture of myself and just couldn't believe how fat I'd become so I swore to lose it! I am doing a low carb high fat diet which is somewhat controversial but has worked incredibly for me. Not just on a weight loss basis but has improved my health. My blood pressure is now completely under control, my doctor took me off one med altogether and says we will discuss the other when I go back in June. My cholesterol is PERFECT for the first time ever, again my doctor took me off the statin I was on. I look at this as a way of life, not a diet. I've gone from a size 16 down to an 8 and hope to get back down to a 6! Love the support here on MFP. Long live us over 50s!!

I'm 55 and need to lose almost that much in pounds. I'm starting back on low carb as I have had the best results in the past. I also felt the best and believe low carb/keto is a lifestyle that will allow me to become healthy and remain that way until I am over 100! I'm going to use a Vitamix for some smoothies so if anyone has any low carb/keto smoothie sites, let me know. I'm on medication for high blood pressure and want to stop that and I know losing weight and actually going to the gym (as opposed to just paying for the membership) will bring me down to normal and allow me to ditch the meds. I also like going to Cuba every year and this is NOT a bikini bod! (yet) Glad to be back on myfitnesspal.

50 something here too (53). I would love some support from others in the same boat.. I have about 40 lbs to lose. Sadly, I've done this all before, about 7 years ago, but wasn't able to maintain for more than a couple of years. As I got closer to 50, the weight crept back up with extra stress at work and home. Before, when I lost all the weight, I sunk a lot of time and energy into the process. It was all encompassing. I guess I was unable to sustain the intensity needed or moderate to a better level when I had to maintain. It, was like, 'all or nothing'. So I'm back to losing again...

My approach, as before, is to eat healthy, moderate portions, and exercise at least 5x weekly, including weight training. One thing I want to figure out this time is how to keep up a reasonable exercise routine without burning out. I got really bored at the gym last time, so I have to figure out ways to build in the activity so I will be able to keep it up for the long haul.

Before I had success keeping a log of everything I ate, and a log of my exercise. So I'm doing that this time too, in a paper journal, and I'm encouraging my Hubby to do the same. But I'm also logging it all in MFP, which has some great tools for keeping track of the progress.

I welcome any friends who want to join up for mutual support. (Don't have any yet )
I'm also a mom,of two teenagers.

I'm 55 and trying to figure out how to keep fit and slow down the aging process.

50 something here.....52 last Sunday. Just joined mfp a few days ago. Have struggled for years - primarily due to lack of motivation and support. Looking forward to taking this journey with others committed to motivating and support others, not tearing them when they stumble.

Feel free to add me

Hi Tanya! I'm 54 and need to lose at least 50-60 lbs. I am currently (2 days) working on Nutritional Ketosis. In the past, I did Atkins. It worked until I got sick (pneumonia) in June of 2013. After that hospital stay (2 weeks), I was out of control. I think I ate everything my husband brought to me! Meanwhile, the weight was creeping on. I've been doing some research, and with my Dr.'s blessing, I am giving Nutritional Ketosis a try. Not only do I need to lose weight, but I need to completely heal my body. I had surgery on Monday, ovaries out! However, I also have Lupus SLE, and Avascular Necrosis in my left hip. Of course, being overweight is not helping me at all.:noway:

Please add me as your friend. I need help also!