Fifty plus (or so) support group

I am in my last year of 50s and have lost about 25 pounds slowly. I have about 80 to go but I have been unwilling to eat in my calorie range and have become discouraged with not losing in the last two months. I am exercising almost every day, biking & swimming. I need to lose this weight for my knees which have osteoarthritis and no cushion. The lighter I am and the stronger my quads are the better it will be for me.

audra54321 wrote: »

I am in my last year of 50s and have lost about 25 pounds slowly. I have about 80 to go but I have been unwilling to eat in my calorie range and have become discouraged with not losing in the last two months. I am exercising almost every day, biking & swimming. I need to lose this weight for my knees which have osteoarthritis and no cushion. The lighter I am and the stronger my quads are the better it will be for me.

Welcome !! I know you can do this. You have lost 25, now just climb back on the healthy wagon and let the party begin

Welcome! You have come to a good place for inspiration, motivation and lots of information/good ideas. This is an excellent site!

Forgot to add, changed myeating style because doc said I was pre diabetic, and we can't have that! I have 25 more lbs to go!

Welcome to the new "faces"! Great group of supporters here!

audra54321 wrote: »

I have about 80 to go but I have been unwilling to eat in my calorie range and have become discouraged with not losing in the last two months.

Audra, I think you've stated why you haven't lost in the past 2 months. However, even if you don't eat in your calorie range, you can lose if your net calories after exercise are within the range. It may be a small adjustment is needed in reigning in the calories or doing a bit more exercise, or a combination of both. If you log 100% honestly what you're doing, I'm betting the light will shine and show you what to do. You CAN do it!!!

HappyTrails7 wrote: »

Summer is just around the corner, what are your goals for the month of May?

My goals for May:
1. Lose at least 5 pounds
2. Utilize my elliptical 3 days a week
3. Light weight program 3 days a week
4. Stop snacking after 7PM


MFP - Fifty plus (or so) Support Group

I'm hoping to make it through May without logging food and maintaining my current weight. I also want to keep up activity with running 3 days and riding 3 days per week (as time allows.)

HappyTrails7 wrote: »

Summer is just around the corner, what are your goals for the month of May?

My goals for May:
1. Lose at least 5 pounds
2. Utilize my elliptical 3 days a week
3. Light weight program 3 days a week
4. Stop snacking after 7PM


MFP - Fifty plus (or so) Support Group

My goals for May:
1. Lose 5 pounds!
2. Walk at least 2 miles every other day.
3. Get my garden in better fashion!

HappyTrails7 wrote: »

Summer is just around the corner, what are your goals for the month of May?

My goals for May:
1. Lose at least 5 pounds
2. Utilize my elliptical 3 days a week
3. Light weight program 3 days a week
4. Stop snacking after 7PM


MFP - Fifty plus (or so) Support Group

1. Lose 7 pounds. I wanted to lose 40 pounds before the wedding and this will put me petty close
2. Even though my work days are extremely long, I want to get some kind of exercise in each day. Even if it's 10 min of fast walking.
3. Eat out as little as possible.
4. Enjoy the preparing the last few things, for the wedding, with my daughter.

Just popping in because I find myself needing support. I have lost 41 lbs so far, but find myself slipping back into some old habits and then feeling crappy afterwards. I need to get myself back on track again, but dang it's hard! Any motivational support would be greatly appreciated! I am 52 years old and currently unemployed. I think I will be able to do a lot better once I can get back to work, but for now, I find myself struggling again.