Turning 51 and REALLY serious this time. Anyone else?

best of luck to you, friend me if you'd like.

I'm not turning 51 but I am really serious this time!

Totally with you on the "middle age spread" thing! It can be fought!

A bathing suit is a big part of my motivation, as we have season passes to Six Flags Fiesta Texas, which has a water park, and hotel reservations for Sand Castle Days in South Padre in September. The second part of my motivation is a family history of high blood pressure- for which my parents, sister and brother all take medication. I, on the other hand, exercise and swallow ridiculous amounts of garlic!

Sending you a friend request.

Y'all can add me too. I turned 55 last month. I have PCOS, am prediabetic (refuse to be diabetic like the rest of the family) and actually even joined a gym with my 20yo, even though he goes with everyone but me. But I am trying to set an example for my boys as they are doomed with diabeties on both side (my ex does not eat correctly for his and also has high blood pressure).

I am 56 gained weight since l was put in a power chair but I am bound to be my former body. Happy to be friend to motivate.

So glad to hear from people around my age. I am turning 52 next month and want to lose the weight and keep it off this time. I am wanting to improve my health. I just started back on MFP after a few months and have gained 10 extra pounds so now need to lose 33 pounds. Count me in as a friend. Together we will can process through our journey with unified determination.

I am deadly serious, going to be leaving my 50's in July and this weight has to come off. I was never overweight until the last 10 years when I went to working nights, and the 12 hour shifts make it so you don't really have time for much of anything. I also started to eat a much poorer diet then I was accustomed to in other parts of my life. It all adds up to more weight, but I am almost halfway to my goal now!

Already 51....Ditto!! :flowerforyou:

Ok gang, i am in. Turning 51 and need a realignment. ned to shed some serious poiunds and put this gym membership to use. I joined in january and have not been yet, i blame it on working my 2 jobs. NO MORE EXCUSES

I'm 50 something and have been serious about this for some time. It does not have to always be about hard work, it can be fun too! Anyone feel free to add me.

Ok, I just went bathing suit shopping and I'm really starting to see the middle age spread. I am going to commit to MFP and stick to it gdmt!! I've never had a weight loss buddy so maybe that would help. Instead of making it a pound loss goal, I want to stick to my 1500 calls per day with at least 30minutes per day of a workout. I would like to do that for 30 days and see how much I lose. I will not weigh myself until that 30 days is up. Then I'll assess, and hopefully, keep going. Anyone want to get serious with me?? Oh, and I'm old!! Just kidding, I'm in great shape and workout a lot, but I guess I just eat too much. But, I am turning 51 and I want to accomplish this weight loss so I can move on with my life!! Anyone in the same boat??

I took it on this year after hitting 52, so you've got company in the 50's from many of us.

All I can suggest for you is to be patient. About a pound a week would require a weekly calorie deficit of 3500 calories (350 per day). Giving yourself 30 days as you suggest above will most likely - provided you run a deficit of 350 calories per day - result in a 4 pound weight loss. There is nothing wrong with that at all, but just be aware that patience and time are needed which may not line up with the opening of swimsuit season for this year. But you certainly could shed 10-15 by Labor Day Weekend depending on your deficit along the way, tracking your calories in vs. calories out (CICO).

All the best and have at it!!

I'll be 52 this year! Add me if you'd like!

You can add me as well. I am 52 and new to all of this. I've been on MFP for nearly two months now and have lost 15#. I try to make good nutritional choices, weigh and record my meals, drink tons of water, and adding exercise to the mix. My diary is open, I feel that to be accountable I must be open and honest. I am no expert, but will gladly cheer you on. We are stronger than we think!

HI! I am not in my 50's yet, but I am close. I will be 47 this year. In January the scale said I was 247 lbs, the biggest I have ever been. I knew I had to do something about this, everyone in my family has died of cardio disease. So, while I did not go on a diet, I did give up cokes (used to drink 7-8 a day..yikes) I eat lean protein mostly chicken and fish, do eat red meat but no more then twice a week. I also eat mostly green veggies and at least 2 fruits a day. I still have my bread ( I just make it whole grain instead of white) and for fats I eat avocado and nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts). And I have made water my friend at least 80 oz everyday. Instead of taking my dog to the dog park and letting him play until he passes out, we are now walking 3 miles a day, he still gets to go to the park though :-). I got a fitbit and I walk on average of 15000 steps a day (having a border collie really helps).

I started this changes on March 2nd, to today I am down to 211lbs and have lost about 3-4 inches from different parts of my body.

So, congratulations for making a commitment to yourself to better your health. Is not easy, God knows it has not been easy for me. I love bread and butter with milk, but if you set your mind to it, you can do it.

Just keep one thing in mind. You did not pack on the weight overnight, so do not expect it to come off overnight either. Be patient, and if you hit a plateau do not despair, change it up a little. And keep going!!!

Good luck to all of us!!!!

Hi,
I'm 52 and definitely support my friends here on MFP. It is all about encouragement!
Feel free to add me as a friend!