Fifty plus (or so) support group

Sandcastles61 wrote: »

Welcome Beemer and Carol~ I'll be real honest and let you all know I reached out to the originator of this group to let her know we're trying to get the thread active. Sadly she hasn't been on MFP since shortly after her post and hasn't responded ....... But that doesn't mean we can't make this a fun and motivating group and surprise the heck out of her when she does come back!

Today I had a great time grocery shopping with my son aka accountability partner LOL..... Almost had a little slip when I spied a new product~ Chocolate dipped wavy potato chips! No way! My two favorite things in one But with a look of longing I slowly backed away.... Instead I came home, weighed and portioned out my proteins and got my chicken breasts marinating so I can bake them off and have them at the ready! Small victories!

Hope you all had small victories of your own today Oh........ And if you see me not post for more than a couple of days would someone (or everyone!) just message me and get me back on task .

Tami

I saw those chocolate wavy chips at the store the other day too and I stayed away. They sounded good, but if I had bought them, I would have probably eaten them in one sitting. I've been back on my diet starting this week and have lost 2 pounds. Yippie. for me.

Hi I'm 54 I've feel I've been battling my weight all my adult life, sometimes winning the battle but mainly losing it. Please add me.

Hello everyone..This is my first post on this site!! I will be 51 in just a few weeks and I have 55 lbs to lose! Sandcastles you have added so much positive energy to this group. This looks like a great place for motivation/support.
I have a bit of info to add to mfp which I hope to figure out soon. I am starting my journey with counting calories religiously. I'm not a fan, but if I create a deficit - I lose weight..right? Anyway, I started on Monday and have had five consistent days!!
I love to eat and love sugar and carbs..but my labs are not healthy and I want to bring my results into a healthy range without medication. So here I go...
Hoping to share some support and motivation to the group. Let's make it a successful day!!

Hello everyone,
I have not quite hit the 50 year mark yet...I turned 48 in December. The title of this group is 50 (ish) so here I am.
In 2001 I had gastric bypass surgery...lost 110 pounds and was thrilled with my thin self as I had been heavy my whole life. When the doctor tells you it is a TOOL and not a CURE he was not kidding! Over the next several years I gained weight...I so wanted my thin self back...to the point that I flew to Mexico and had the banding surgery done. That has been about 5 years ago and the band has not worked it's magic since having it done. I just recently have insurance that will cover my band fills so am working at getting it adjusted to assist in my weight loss. I still seem to struggle with the weight loss and though it seems like I am eating okay I lost a few pounds and then gained FIVE! So I decided to try this fitness app to try to get a handle on what I am eating and hold myself accountable! Getting enough protein is my main goal...I don't worry so much about fat content. Since I have the bypass surgery, I do not absorb foods like a "normal" person does.
At my age i have no desire to be the weight suggested by the medical world, but rather a weight that makes ME happy and helps lessen my back, knee and hip pain. My goal is to be below 200....even if only by a pound! I started this program 3 days ago at 269.5....this morning I am 266.8! I need to start walking but I live on the Oregon Coast and our Winter weather is not great for walking but will try to get out in between rain showers. I am hoping this group will be a good source of support and encouragement on this journey. I look forward to chatting with you all and supporting you in your weight loss goals.
Lisa

Well had two great days spent yesterday in cold weather fishing caught four trout to grill and bake. Volunteered a fishing tournament today and I have logged over 15000 steps today. Hope all others are doing well.

Hi all. I'm 55 and just loaded the MFP ap last week. The hubs and I are doing this together to drop weight (we can both stand to loose +50lbs each) before the daughter's wedding in April (like butbygrace, I want to look good in photos). I've lost good amounts on WW before but it always creeps right back on. This time, though, with the hubby partaking, I'm hoping it will be that "lifestyle change" click some of you have mentioned. It helps that we joined the local Planet Fitness last month. It's only $10 a month per person - really affordable if any of you have an interest, the thing I love about it is, you can do the treadmill or bike or eliptical while watching TV, so you forget about the time. Well, I'm glad you've rekindled this group and I look forward to being part of it. Best of luck, y'all!

Hello everyone. I'm a 55 year old empty nester with 50 plus pounds to lose. I am working toward consistency in my diet and fitness behaviors. I have struggled with an all or nothing mentality that has left me on a fitness high or depressed and feeling guilty that I can't get it together. I would appreciate any support this group is willing to provide.

I am 76, am I too old to join? I need to lose some weight, but I am only aiming for 10 lbs at a time. I am only 5' tall and I would like to really lose about 30 lbs. That probably is too ambitious, but it's worth a try.

Happy National Chocolate Cake Day!!!!! Guess for me I'll have to make due with sugar~ free low fat chocolate pudding with a dollop of cool whip and a sliced strawberry on top.... Oh the sacrifice

It's cold, foggy and rainy here today. A perfect day to give that beanless low carb chili a try! I'm going to throw it in the crockpot, then this afternoon portion out a couple servings for me and finish it off with some beans for the fellas...... How do you adjust your cooking to keep the non- dieters in your house happy?

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone! And stay away from the chocolate cake LOL

Tami

52 and would love to join

I'm really enjoying the support through MFP for the 1st time, too. LOVE IT! Please feel free to friend me. It's a ball getting to know everyone! I'm on the West coast, so seeing others finishing their day motivates me to complete my diary, too. Not to mention exercise! Let's be "AccountabiliBuddies!"

Hi I'm 56 I've feel I've been battling my weight all my adult life, sometimes winning the battle but mainly losing it. Please add me. (had to steal from Lornamcs)
But when I got to the point that it is struggle to put on socks, or tie my shoes, I knew I had to get back being serious or this weight is going to kill me.
Only problem is, you can quit drugs, drinking and smoking because when you quit, you don't die.......meaning you can't quit food, you have to eat! And that overeating addition has a deadly grip on me! Constant battle trying to pry the gripping fingers to freedom.

I'm loving this activity friends! Let's help each other on good AND bad days.

Sandcastles61 wrote: »

Welcome ladies... Just star it as a favorite and chime in anytime! Hey tdavidson, I'm a west coaster too! SW Washington. Where abouts are you? There's one fella in Seattle too. (Go Seahawks! )

I used to do the special meals thing. But I always seemed to fail to keep it up since I live in the real world and am making this a healthy lifestyle change instead of a "diet" this time. I'm having better success just modifying my portion first then finishing out more normally what I would do for the guys. For instance if I'm making tacos or burritos... I might use ground Turkey or lean ground beef for us all, skip the refried beans and use butter lettuce or romaine to make mine a lettuce wrap while they get their taco shell or burrito wrap. Then I'll use low fat sour cream and cheese on mine and add salsa which is virtually a freebie!

Or if I make a pork roast with mashed potatoes and a veggie, I'll save back a portion of my carbs for a serving of the mashed potatoes and the rest of the meal is the same.

But the planning.... Some days I feel like my whole life revolves around food now when all I want is freedom... from the weight for sure, but also all the constant thinking about food and what you can have and when you can have it..... It's such a time suck

Hope everyone had a GREAT day! I'm off to get dinner on the table

Tami

Hey Sandcastle:
I'm near San Diego, so the other corner of the West! I'm in for the Seahawks! My brother lives in Tacoma.
I do a similar thing to what you mentioned, but on nights like lasagne or meatloaf, etc. I just have to do something completely different.
Wow, this sure is easier on the computer rather than my phone! Whew. Did beef stew in the crock pot today, so we're all eating the same thing, I just can only have a couple of bites of potatoes... Just a taste, that's it! Oh, and I can forget about the cornbread I'm making!
G'Night everyone. Friend me!!! This is fun! I had no MFP friends before yesterday and now I have bunches! Love it!

53 year old single female living in Illinois (across the river from St. Louis). I've been up and down most of my life. On facebook a friend posted a couple photos from when we were in high school. Now, I was fat in high school. Kids can be cruel. Really, I looked at the photos and I was not fat. I can't even image being that small again. I was curvy, but not fat. The last few years I've just been going up and up and up. Now I could stand to lose 150 pounds. Losing 100 would make me happy. My knees bother me, my legs bother me, and my back bothers me. Hummm....is it because of the extra weight or the extra years. I can't do anything about the years, but I can try and do something about the weight. On January 5th I started tracking with MFP again and started a fitness challenge at work. Anyway, I would love to join you. I could use the support. I accept friend requests!

@ sandcastles61....Oh, if it makes you feel any better, I bought some white chocolate Pringles. Nasty, Nasty, Nasty! Be glad you didn't take the chips home. I'm sure the photo on the package looks a lot better than what they actually taste.