New middle age member

NanaV707
NanaV707 Posts: 4
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Hello everyone. I am determined to lose weight and get my cholesterol level down. I've had a knee injury for two years and this contributed to me not being able to exercise the way I want. I finally received a cortisone shot so am on the road to exercising and losing weight. However; I feel it may be a slow process..due to my age. (55) I am retired for 2 years, so one would think I would lose weight...not gain it. I am not happy with my weight or my looks and want a change. I am trying to get my husband to also be active and lose weight. I welcome all the support and friends I can get. I am also trying to be vegetarian as much as possible, so that is also a new challenge for me. I want to be around for years to enjoy my grandson and future granddaughter.

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  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    Hi. and welcome. I'll be 50 in November.
  • kimble77
    kimble77 Posts: 22
    Hi 48 and just returning to MFP, looking for support to get health as I have noticed a lot of changes over the last year that i am really not liking.
  • 50sFit
    50sFit Posts: 712 Member
    NanaV707 wrote: »
    Hello everyone. I am determined to lose weight and get my cholesterol level down. I've had a knee injury for two years and this contributed to me not being able to exercise the way I want. I finally received a cortisone shot so am on the road to exercising and losing weight. However; I feel it may be a slow process..due to my age. (55) I am retired for 2 years, so one would think I would lose weight...not gain it. I am not happy with my weight or my looks and want a change. I am trying to get my husband to also be active and lose weight. I welcome all the support and friends I can get. I am also trying to be vegetarian as much as possible, so that is also a new challenge for me. I want to be around for years to enjoy my grandson and future granddaughter.
    WELCOME!

  • LoveHotCrossBuns
    LoveHotCrossBuns Posts: 7 Member
    Welcome! 55 is still young!! I'm 47 and just over a year ago joined MFP on another account which I accidentally deleted! I weighed 12 stone 12 at that time. What worked for me was nothing drastic, just eating a slight calorie deficit and some walking with the odd bit of cycling and reached my target of 10st 5 just a few weeks ago. You can do it too for sure! Xx
  • chachadeb
    chachadeb Posts: 275 Member
    Welcome to MFP! I'm 55 in a few weeks and like you, determined to get the weight off and get healthier. I hope my next cholesterol test shows that. I've found great support here at MFP at the Over 50 Women's Group...come join us!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/22731-over-50-womens-club
  • Shewolfgurl
    Shewolfgurl Posts: 31
    Good morning.. I also just joined. I'm 57 and seeking to lose weight and get healthier. Being challenged with muscular dystrophy has been a stumbling block for me but I one again go forth attempting to be healthier and happier with myself. So.. hello :)
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  • Shewolfgurl
    Shewolfgurl Posts: 31
    Thanks for the heads up Init.. I've been reading through the forum this morning and trying to notice the ones like this but this one slipped right by me. I posted an intro this morning and hope to be here for a daily connect.

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