over 60..... looking for friends of a similar age

Hi

I just turned 70 and want to lose 15-20 lbs. Right now I'm at 158 and really need to get back down to 138-140. That is where I felt the best and could maintain. Not sure how to "friend" someone, but would like to friend with my age group of 60 and over.

All you ladies are more than welcome to join the group Women 50+ here. We are a very chatty group. Love to encourage each other, talk about our grand kids and fur babies, life, diets, exercise

I'm rather like farway (only younger - I'm not 65 for a couple of months). I have been maintaining since last August, having dropped from 94kg to 70kg.

Hi

I'm 63 and have been logging calories on MFP for a few weeks.

I need to lose weight and get fitter generally. I had some severe gallbladder pains for 3 weeks in March and the experience has given me a kick up the rear. As a result, I'm following a low-fat diet and have lost a few pounds already and am feeling so much better. I hope to continue.

I've invested in a turbo trainer for my bike, a new set of weighing scales arrived lunch time so hope the enthusiasm doesn't wane.

Hi, everyone, glad to find you. I am 63, (for another month, at least) and have re-joined after several years' hiatus. I am hoping to lose at least 30-40 pounds, and get back to the place on the chart where my BMI is in the acceptable range. Over the past 5 years, the weight slowly crept up to 168 a few months ago. Then, I found out I needed surgery, which occurred on 3/11/14, and I've spent the past 7-8 weeks recovering from that. I have to return to work next week, so about 10 days ago, I resumed a walking exercise program (Walk at Home) and have managed to get up and do it every day. I'm proud of myself for that. The big challenge now is to get my diet under control. I start every day full of resolve, and it all melts away later in the afternoon! I'm looking for some good diet plans, because I'm not so good at making them myself.

I agree, it is much harder to get in shape and stay in shape when we are older, and was surprised how long it took me to come back from the surgery this time...not like the last medical adventure I had when I was 55---I was up and around in half the time they predicted. By that logic, I believe it is probably twice as important now to become and remain fit.

My hubby is not very encouraging, so I am joining in here in hopes of some encouragement from the virtual community! Sie

I am 61 and went back to weightwatchers about 5 weeks ago. So far, I've lost 11.2 lb. and feeling great. I'm a lifetime member, but they have recently revamped the program with the Simple Start, or Simply Filling foods, and it is easier than ever. No counting points for the power foods, just the "indulgences," which you can have 7 pts. worth a day. Very easy.

Hi... I am new on the MFP life style. But I am orignally from the border of NH near Nashua. NH can be a great state if you are an outdoors person as you have the mountains which are beautiful. I now live in FL and enjoy it here as they say "we live in Paradise" but along with that it's an easy life and I gained weight. I am now on the down side. I started 7 days ago and have lost 6 lbs. Hope you find NH a more pleasant place since it's going on summer.

I will turn 60 at the end of the month - just started this program so I need help and encouragement also.

Hi there,

I am 62, personal trainer in my past, emotional eater and sugar addict...Now the good news...I'm down 7 lbs and have 17 to go.
Starting weight was 170; current weight is 163 and I'm 5'5".

I've been in and out of this site for a few years but rejoined making a full committment THIS time as two of my sisters (on this site) and I are heading on a family trip in November....those two won't be at their goals this year..but next year I know they will do it.

I've helped countless women achieve their goal weights and yet I'm just as human and emotions took control.

My goal is 145 and then get down to 140. I'm pretty fit but need improving
Good luck and keep in touch
cheers,
Maureen (B.C. Canada)

I'm 66 female. Hard of Hearing & legally blind from genetic disorder called Usher syndrome. I have high triglycerides and on Simvastatin + Fish Oil. Now, just found out that I am pre-diabetic, too! Perhaps, we can share info as they come around? I'm trying to do the Paleo Code way for my meals. Trying to stay off sugar and the carbs. But, clinic said that MFP is a good site to work on lowering my pre-diabetes number of 120.

61 here. add me and we can motivate each other. Is harder as you get past that change.....ugh...

Feel free to join our Ladies Who Lunch group, too! We're all "of an age" and share tips, food ideas, eating out tricks, etc.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/9239-the-ladies-who-lunch

And feel free to friend me, too!

Turning 64 next month and yes weight loss is harder than at 24 for sure. In my case I sensed it is now or never so it is NOW.