Wanted - Fat, Female, Fifty (or thereabouts) Friends!

Hi Everyone! I'm 50 and starting on a journey to a healthier life. I've got about 100 pounds to lose, and friendship and support will help, I'm sure. I am a divorced mother with two kids, 14 and 12, and work fulltime. Eating healthy meals and increasing physical strength and activity are goals for everyone in our family. Friend requests are welcome!

Hello:

I feel your pain. I am in the same situation and would love to be your friend.

My name is Cathy and I just turned 50 last week. Happy Birthday to me, I am at the heaviest weight of my life. I was determined to be 50 and fit, but I am 50 and fat. Not happy at all with myself.

MFP has help me in the past to lose weight, however I was not able to keep it off because I love to eat the wrong foods.
I just got back on to MFP today, and I have signed up for 6 weeks of Zumbia classes which start next Monday. In the mean time I am going to try to walk either at lunch time or evenings.

So I am determined to get make a difference in my life and lose the weight so I can live a long and healthy life.

I will be grateful for any and everyone's support and will provide support back as much as possible.

Cathy

I've just turned 55. Single mother looking for some support in losing weight due to recent medical reasons. Determined more than ever to make a difference in my life and loss the excess weight. Friendship and support would definitely help.

Hi I'm 54 and would love any support an encouragement on my journey. I've about 3 stone to lose ,would be nearly 5 to lose to be at my ideal body weight but I think that would be too skinny at my age and would look too gaunt.

I qualify (56 and female). I started at 295 in June 2013 and am down to 181. Still have 25-35 more pounds to lose.

Friend request sent!

I'm a youthful almost 46 year old. I am in the same boat as you. A year and half ago I lost 54lbs on MFP, due to changes in life and a death in the family I have gained all but 20lbs back. I have at least 50lbs to lose. I was also off my diabetes medication but have since had to go back on. I need all the motivation I can get. Count me in.

I totally relate...not 50, but 55....I've been here awhile, lost 45 pounds and got off all my medications..no more hbp, cholesterol, and keep arthritis under control and no longer borderline diabetic. Add me if you like.

I'm 50 and quickly approaching 51! You can add me - would love to support and be supported. I've lost 12 and have lowered my blood pressure so no meds needed. That is what got me started...more to lose and just not happening so definitely need the motivation.

I'm only 42, but understand everything you are saying. I have lost and regained 50-60 pounds so many times in the past 15 years it would make your head spin. I know what needs done to be healthy. Put good things in your body and get moving. I love to eat healthy and exercise, life just gets in the way. I am a big emotional eater. I get stressed, I eat. I get sad, I eat. I always tend to gain weight during the summer months. That is when I am the busiest!

I found when I hit 40 it hasn't been as easy to lose the weight. I can't go as hard as I used to, my body and mind need more down time.

Send me a friend request if 42 is old enough.

I'm 45 but I have a lot of weight to lose. Started in June and am on a slow but steady decline. Anyone feel free to add me, I can use all the support I can get and I actively support others.