52 yr old lady FINALLY getting healthy

chessiepk
chessiepk Posts: 4 Member
edited November 12 in Introduce Yourself
hey y'all! My daughters gave me the Garmin Vivofit device for Christmas which snowballed into me wanting to get fit. I started on Medifast but had no results I'm now on Nutrisystem. We'll see how that goes. I hired a personal trainer and joined a private gym. Working very hard to achieve fitness! Anyone want to chat and encourage each other?

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  • VAkersx1
    VAkersx1 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 50 and would love to encourage you! I've tracked my calories and exercise for 23 days straight and lost 8 pounds w MyFitnessPal app. Tried Weight Watchers mostly with some slow success, but this is free! I find finishing my daily journal entries inspiring because MFP flashes up the weight I could be in 5 weeks if I continue eating like today. Good luck to you. I think it's good to switch food plans till you find the right fit.
  • rnjennifer3
    rnjennifer3 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm 49 and just getting started too...again. I have yo yo'd so much the past 12 years and I'm tired of it. I'm 2 weeks in and have lost 7lbs. I'm trying to train my brain against sugar and white bread which are my downfalls. I haven't started the fitness thing yet. I have 2 bad knees and just haven't motivated myself to start exercising but I know I need to if I'm going to be successful with this. I would love to encourage and be encouraged. I really want to stop his cycle of gaining and losing. I'm tired of not wanting to go out in public because of how I look. So..7lbs down and 33 to go!
  • VAkersx1
    VAkersx1 Posts: 10 Member
    Consider a stationary bike. Its easier on your knees than most exercising. Good luck. We can do it!
  • aksteve777
    aksteve777 Posts: 184 Member
    im fifty and have lost lots and feel like Ive had success. I have been low carb for a while but am refreshed with this app as it has helped me with macros and knowing what I put in my mouth. Best wishes on your endeavors.
  • Rosie5151
    Rosie5151 Posts: 57 Member
    Hi there. I'm 51 and been doing this for well over a year. I've lost to date 76 lbs eating 1200 to 1500 cals a day. I'm trying to step up my plan now so I can drop more. I don't really have a goal, just to be healthier than I was. Its a slow process, but I'm deteremined to get there. BTW I started @ 300 lbs/ now 224 . I've had a massive plateau now for some time, so any help would be great! Add me if you would like.
  • Spreyton22K
    Spreyton22K Posts: 323 Member
    Welcome chessiepk, it's never too late to start.

    I started on this site in 2011 with the last of 24kgs to lose from a total of 76kgs, at that point I was around 48 yeas of age. I found MFP such a great tool to help with calorie counting and such much information about the whole shebang of weightloss.....sometimes it can be a minefield of mis-information and fads...added on to my human impatience to lose the weight NOW.

    This site has helped me maintain successfully for over 3 years and now that life has thrown me some curved balls in relation to what exercise I am able to do (or not) I haven't regained any weight which would only make my problems worse.

    So for you and all the other new ladies, I wish you all the best and have fun finding the 'old' or 'new' you.

    Cheers Karen

  • michellelhodges123
    michellelhodges123 Posts: 102 Member
    48..49 the year... Started a few weeks ago, due to meds and issues my loss is a slower pace..but it is going down and not up! Goal is to loose 30 to start..dr said we will talk at that point! Anyone can add me..motivation and support here is wonderful!
  • ruperthumphrey
    ruperthumphrey Posts: 195 Member
    I am going to be 58 soon, always looking for friends. My weight loss is slow too due to meds and other health issues. Thanks to MFP, I keep on track for the most part. Add me if you wish!
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