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!

I will be 53 in June, and I started MFP in October of 2013. I do WW points too (not a WW member, though). I did the old point system about 12 years ago and lost 70 pounds, so I can definitely say that you can lose weight with WW. With MFP, however, I can track things that I really want to keep an eye on: sodium and sugar intake.

I kept it off for about 3-4 years, then my family relocated to another state. My routine was broken, and I slipped back into my old ways. Gained all of the weight back + about 25 more. Around the time I turned 50, my body began rebelling--and I just didn't feel that great.

My main motivation for starting my weight loss this time was health, not vanity. I just wanted to feel good again and not be on so many meds (high blood pressure, cholesterol, asthma). So far, I haven't be able to decrease or get off any meds, but I can say I definitely feel MUCH better. I was surprised that within several weeks, I could tell a big difference, even when my weight loss wasn't all that much.

In January, I started doing some of Leslie Sansone's "Walk at Home" videos. Within a couple of weeks, I began seeing a definite change in my body. Although I still have quite a bit to lose, the fat looks better because it's sitting on toned muscle!!

Stick with the program, it's worth it!!!! You'll feel a whole lot better if you adopt a healthier lifestyle.

50+ Rocks!

I turn 51 in June and have battled my weight my entire life. I can relate to most of what everyone has posted thus far. I lost 100 pound about 12 years ago and have yo-yo 20-25 pounds since. I have reached my goal weight twice, it but only for a short period of time. It's so FRUSTRATING!!! I am married to a wonderful man who has never had a weight issue in his life. He is so darn skinny it makes me MAD! lol He can eat and drink whatever he wants and never gains a pound. I have to log every bite and workout. The reality of it is ... Life isn't fair and that's that.
I too have tried WW ... several times and just never found it to be helpful for me. I am giving myself 30 days to lose 10-12 pounds. I have promised myself to ... log daily, workout 5 days a week and no negative self talk. If I don't reach my goal I may join LA Weight Loss or Nutri System. We too are empty nester's and I have decided it's my time to take care of me. I am looking forward to summer; camping, swimming, ridding our Harley's and having fun. I need all the support I can get and I'm happy to give it! Life is good and it's time to start living!

Hello, I'm Kathy and I have been on MFP for a few years but really have not been consistent in logging nor have I used all the resources that seem to be available on the site. I still don't really get how the boards work?? Are there chats or do you just keep coming back to the boards and see if anything has been posted? I am 53 and have about 30lbs to loose. I had lost about 20 of that on The Biggest Loser site and kept it off for a few years but it has gradually crept back. I really need to loose this weight (yet again) mainly for health reasons....mental and physical!! Haa haa!! Physical really goes without saying. I want to be healthy and able to stay active for my husband, my children, my future grandchildren and mainly for myself. Mental in the sense that I feel sooo much better in so many different ways when I am at a more healthy weight. I have so much more energy, feel younger, feel more confident, feel prettier and the list goes on. I really am trying not to be down on myself but I am really disappointed I allowed myself to get back to this point. I never thought I be here again. I am 5'2" and I can really feel and see the weight. I'm looking for motivation and drive and accountability!! Please feel free to add me as a friend and hopefully we can help motivate one another.

Hi Tanya,

I'm 55 going on 56 and have been using MFP (on and off) for more than 6 years. I lost 8 Kgs the first time I joined MFP and have been staying within the range of my BMI (Body Mass Index) since. I usually get back to using MFP when I gain 2Kgs or more after a business trip or vacation. I'm not only using it to control my weight but also my blood cholesterol and sugar levels.

The key is dilligently keying in the food and drinks I've taken and excercising everyday. While reducing what I need to reduce, I try to make sure I'm not deficient on the other nutrients.

I know you can do it! Make a small step everyday! Reduce your carbs and fats intake everyday, little by little, and start excersizing everyday, little by little!

Regards,
Yoseph