Any 50 somethings out there?

I'm 53 and this is day one with my fitness pal....I need to lose about 45 pounds. My son gets married in October and I DO NOT want pictures with me looking like this. But even more importantly, I want to improve my health, reduce meds, and get rid of this nagging ache in my hip.

My first big step is a wine-free January - love my wine - but I know it is just empty calories and sugar - and makes me want a snack too!

Hi I started in June 2014 and lost 42 pounds. Gained 5 during the holidays My goal is to lose the rest by July 8th. I'm going to, two weddings and a birth of a new grandbaby. I would like to look my best for the pictures. I'm 55 and turning 56 in February.

I just turned 52 on Dec 21st and would love to have some friends in here. a very positive group from what I see. My goals are simply to maintain a healthy weight. As with many, after 40 the scales been climbing, and maintaining is so much harder. I am 146 , was 137 a few short months ago, so hitting 50 has been another one of those decades that kicks me with a slower metabolism again. I have only been a member for 13 days so friends would be welcome!

I am 52 and have lost 48lbs so far. I would like some friends who also have the same goals and are also in my age range.

Jeneba wrote: »

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.

jcas211 wrote: »

Hi Tanya. 55 here and also just joined 3 days ago. I too have done Weight Watchers and was successful Fell off the wagon because I love to cook and just did not try hard enough to do portion control. I do not have the time for meetings even though WW and the points system works well for me. I like MFP because of the food tracker. "If I bite it I write it". That makes it so much easier to be aware of what I am eating and how much I am eating as well as fat, sugar, sodium and carbs. I need to lose 55 pounds and would love to have friends to encourage me and to encourage in return. We can do this.

I'm not in the 50s yet but will be in February - 50 and fantastic is what we all are! I've always had a problem with weight and age isn't helping at all! I just started MFP a few days ago because I want to use the journaling, the support and the accountability. Having positive people to share the ups and downs will is always a source of strength!

Hi Tanya. I am 56. Menopause. I went thru that at age 50 and was at my highest ever weight at that point. I honestly thought that I would just have to live with the weight gain, getting older....
I also love to cook and before MFP I had no clue about nutrition and portion sizes, etc.
I won't bore you with my journey but I have now lost 45 lbs. And weigh what I did in my 30's.
Everyone has their own mission with weight loss. I don't exercise. Occasionally golf/swim.
I still eat and drink anything I want, just less of it. Log everything , weigh/measure everything, daily.
When you start to see a difference in the mirror and comments from family/friends it gets much easier. And lastly if you have a bad day (over eat) don't beat yourself up and give up. Each day is a new beginning. Good luck on your journey ! And have fun in Mexico !
Cindi. (Send me a friend request if you would like)

I am 55, lost 5 stone 8 years ago, put bit on like most over Christmas so back on to lose half a stone before it gets out of hand. My best advice is make small changes to start, I too love cooking (and eating!) but found it quite easy to adapt my normal recipes into health, lower calorie versions by using less fat and bulking up with vegetables.

Good luck to everyone x