Over 50 Group - Recruiting New Members

BRaye325
BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I'm Bill and I'd like to invite all of you that are in the 50+ age range (or so) to join our group.

I am a co-leader of the group along with Bee (BBee5064). We have been working to create a group that is inspiring, educational, a social gathering place, and fun for the older MFP members.

All you need to do is click on this link or paste it in your address bar:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100593-over-50-group

If you aren't yet familiar with groups, they are very similar to this general forum but specifically tailored for the members.

Our group is public which means you can view it before deciding to join.
If you decide to join, make sure to hit the green 'join this group' button.
Once you join, the group will always appear at the bottom of your 'Community' page.

Feel free to check my profile or send me a message with any thoughts.

Please post below if you join or have any comments or questions.

I'm looking forward to meeting you. ;)
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  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Here's a little about me:
    I've been a member of MFP for 9 months and I've lost 81 pounds and have about 40 more to go.
    I am married, 56 years old with 3 children (32, 30, & 18) and 2 grandchildren (3 & 1). I have never had good eating habits. My health had deteriorated to the point that I was the heaviest I'd ever been (started at 325 lbs), on multiple prescriptions for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diuretics, and acid reflux.
    I have learned a lot already here and I'm always looking to learn more.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Thanks to all who have joined, we have just about doubled our members!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We are now more than 2.5 times our members and still growing - awesome!
  • aalmist777
    aalmist777 Posts: 2 Member
    hi my name is angel age 51 eould like to join need inspiration and healthy eating advice thanks
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Hi Angel - I will send you an invite.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We have a goal to reach 100 active members, just 20 to go!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We've now more than tripled our membership in a week. It's so great to have more new friends involved - thanks!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    bump
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We are at 97 members, who's going to help us hit that 100 mark!
  • dufus12
    dufus12 Posts: 393 Member
    Here's an old nag.......
  • SpeedRacer13
    SpeedRacer13 Posts: 104 Member
    I'd like this...
  • carolynkuehl263
    carolynkuehl263 Posts: 3 Member
    Ok count me in I will be 54 this year!!!
  • MsJoisey
    MsJoisey Posts: 29 Member
    Hi I'm Lynda ..You can include me
  • 23susu23
    23susu23 Posts: 68 Member
    I'm in!
  • dorells
    dorells Posts: 1
    I'm in, too. I'll be officially a senior citizen in October.
  • sanskrtlady
    sanskrtlady Posts: 3
    Add me, please.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Great to see so many more of you. I sent you invites if you didn't find out how to join already.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We are now at 115 active members and growing, check us out!
  • btterflyquen
    btterflyquen Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I just turned 58 and had Bartatric surgery and have lost 157 lbs. goal is another 45 lbs. any help would be appreciated
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    btterflyquen wrote: »
    Hi I just turned 58 and had Bartatric surgery and have lost 157 lbs. goal is another 45 lbs. any help would be appreciated

    Hi that's really interesting because my sister just had the gastric sleeve surgery last Monday. I'd be interested in talking to you and learning more about it. I'll send you an invite to the group.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Our group has made such great progress this month. We are at 120 active members. We have many experienced members that are making great contributions and sharing their stories. If your new to this and want to learn and share, check us out!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    One of our members recently passed the 200 pound loss mark - check out his story in our discussions!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Wondering what maintenance will look like, check out some of our new discussions.
  • nikkib0103
    nikkib0103 Posts: 969 Member
    It's a very nice group, supportive and civil. Come join us!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    We are shooting to hit 150 members, come check it out!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Just a few more to get that 150 mark now! We've added over 100 new members in the past 6 weeks.
  • Sweepypie
    Sweepypie Posts: 161 Member
    I am 67 next month! Do I count?
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    Sweepypie wrote: »
    I am 67 next month! Do I count?

    Sure, that's over 50 isn't it!
  • Sweepypie
    Sweepypie Posts: 161 Member
    Thank you!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    For those uncertain, we have members in their 40's through 80's. We did pass the 150 member mark. I was told that 175 would put us in the top 2% of MFP groups.
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