SpeedRacer13 wrote: »

Hi
I am relatively new to MFP and am on my way to losing 25lbs. I've never had to lose weight before....and it's not easy! I've lost 7 so far (in about 8 weeks) and am hoping to wear a bikini by July! LOL....it's been a while!

Welcome to the our group.. We look forward to supporting you on your weightloss journey

Welcome Speedracer, good group here.

NikonPal wrote: »

Hello Speedracer -- I know the feeling - I'm just getting back into my Speedo.... LOL.... I'll never be in shape for that one! Swimmers would leave the pool. Best of luck on your loss!

LOL..NO man should EVER wear a speedo..even if he has the body of Shemar Moore...LOL..even HE shouldn't wear one!!!! Thanks!

julielittle51 wrote: »

Hi. Thank you for accepting me in your group. I'm 63 years old and need to lose over 100 pounds to get healthy again. I've only been on MFP for about a week, and like it a lot. I'm doing small weekly goals because that 100lb mark is sooo big.
Julie

Hi Julie,
Welcome and congrats on starting MFP . Time goes by quickly enough. I like to imagine how I will feel in 3 months time using mfp and sticking to my goals as much as I can .
~Maree

julielittle51, welcome. You can do this. I just turned 63 on Sunday and I have lost 84 pounds and better yet have kept it off. Small goals are a wonderful idea. Keeps you from being overwhelmed. I find patience is the hardest thing. This is a mental challenge, as well as a physical one.

Greetings from Edmonton, Canada. I've been off and on MFP for a few years now. I lost 50 lbs a couple years ago, thought I had it all under control. WRONG! Gained it all back plus some (funny how that works) and so back again. I have been a yoyo my whole life it seems. Glad to see another group for us over 50. I'm always looking to add long term mature folks for support and a few laughs. I'm keeping my diary closed for while because I need to learn to be honest with myself to be honest with others. Its a beautiful day here in the great white north so I'm out to get some yardwork done. Have a great weekend!

I'm actually 49 - not quite 50 - but would like to share the challenges and successes with this group.
I weigh just under 170 and would like to get down to 150 as a first step - where I was at most of my life - and then down to 125 and we'll see how that is. I'm 5'2", and live in Vancouver, Canada.
I just started with FitBit as well as MFP.
I'm not doing well on the weight training/gym side of things, but aim for starters to get my walks consistent...and I'm doing a hike tomorrow. I also just posted a couple of local notices, to see if I can generate any interest in a walking group.
- Lisa

debsdoingthis wrote: »

Greetings from Edmonton, Canada. I've been off and on MFP for a few years now. I lost 50 lbs a couple years ago, thought I had it all under control. WRONG! Gained it all back plus some (funny how that works) and so back again. I have been a yoyo my whole life it seems. Glad to see another group for us over 50. I'm always looking to add long term mature folks for support and a few laughs. I'm keeping my diary closed for while because I need to learn to be honest with myself to be honest with others. Its a beautiful day here in the great white north so I'm out to get some yardwork done. Have a great weekend!

Welcome to the group. U & I have identical stories. I also lost 50 lb a few years ago & slowly gained it all back..
We can do it again.. We have the right support in the group
1 pounds at a time xx

My name is Nancy and I'm 56. Have been on MFP for a couple of years but just now getting serious (I guess better late than never). I've been doing Yoga and Reformer for the last few months and am definitely feeling better. The weight loss has been slow (only 10 lbs since January) but I can fit into clothes a size smaller - and - most importantly - I feel better. I've got another 50 lbs to lose, so could use all the support I can get and hope this group will help with that.