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Over 50 and getting back in shape. Help!

karensmith410
karensmith410 Posts: 4
edited November 2024 in Getting Started
Getting back into it and need motivation. Please add me !

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  • GaleHawkins
    GaleHawkins Posts: 8,159 Member
    edited January 2015
    I have cut out the carbs and am walking a min of 1/4 mile a day and it is helping greatly but I was a physical wreck last summer.

    Welcome to MFP.
  • karensmith410
    karensmith410 Posts: 4
    Thanks Gale! I ♥ carbs but I know they gotta go. Gym in the AM. My goal is to burn 300 calories a day. Fingers crossed..
  • sassans
    sassans Posts: 1
    I'm following a vegan low fat diet. So far it is going well. I love carbs and love the fact I can still have them as long as I don't have the add fat such as the butter or sour cream. That was the hardest part for me giving up the butter on the bread. This is a great app for tracking intake.
  • Bookbuyer2015
    Bookbuyer2015 Posts: 15 Member
    It's harder for those of us in our 50s, no question. I'm new to MFP and would be glad to add you. :)
  • ColleenZ101
    ColleenZ101 Posts: 19
    I'm making small adjustments but hopefully will stick with it! Good luck!
  • aaliceinw
    aaliceinw Posts: 747 Member
    I'm also over 50 and have about 50 lbs to lose. You will find lots of help here and good advice. Pls feel free to add me ladies. I can't add people from the iPhone.
  • megany11
    megany11 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi Karen I'm in my 50s and have been using MFP for about 55 weeks and have lost 20.1 kilos (44 lbs). Slow and steady; logging every day; becoming more mindful of what you're eating and the impact of exercise. Have reduced carbs, increased veg and fibre, and cut out cakes etc. I wish you all the best!
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