New members - tell us about yourself
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Hi Jamie, welcome to the group and welcome back to MFP! Glad to hear your sight is better. We're really looking forward to getting to know you better.0
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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!0 -
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
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Thanks BBee!
Happy Friday all! Lost 2 this week!!!!0 -
Welcome Speedracer, good group here.0
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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!0
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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!
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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
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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
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SpeedRacer13 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!
Agreed. We have a prime minister who prides himself on physical fitness. I can do without photos of him in his budgie smugglers though
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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.0
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LOL..Luthien007...too funny0
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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!0
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debsdoingthis wrote: »Greetings from Edmonton, Canada.!
Welcome to the group. Glad to hear your back at it. Looking forward to getting to know you!0 -
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.
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Hi Lisa, welcome to the group! We've got a great bunch here. Read through the other discussions and jump in with any questions or comments. I look forward to getting to know you.0
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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
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Hi! My name is Tami. I am 50 years old. I have been a member of MFP since January of 2012. I have lost 62 lbs. and although officially 3lbs away from goal, I have been maintaining my weight for about a year now. My main focus now is on being healthy and fit. I am excited to be part of a group of people in the same age range. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.0
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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.0
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Welcome to all newcomers! I hope you will join in, share your triumphs and concerns, and share in the strong support we offer one another.0
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Hi! My name is Tami. I am 50 years old. I have been a member of MFP since January of 2012. I have lost 62 lbs. and although officially 3lbs away from goal, I have been maintaining my weight for about a year now. My main focus now is on being healthy and fit. I am excited to be part of a group of people in the same age range. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.
Welcome.. We are excited to have u as part of our group. 62lb weight loss is amazing.
Please share any tips Etc..
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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.
Welcome.. U have definitely come to the right place for support. We are all here to help
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Hi! My name is Tami. I am 50 years old. I have been a member of MFP since January of 2012. I have lost 62 lbs. and although officially 3lbs away from goal, I have been maintaining my weight for about a year now. My main focus now is on being healthy and fit. I am excited to be part of a group of people in the same age range. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you.
Hi Tami, Congrats on the weight loss and keeping it off - cheers
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Welcome Deb and Nancy, it is never too late to get serious. Make it a lifestyle change, not a diet. I learned that the hard way. WelcomeTam, congrats on the maintenance, I find that harder than losing.0
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Welcome to Tami and Nancy, so glad to have you on board!
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Hi All. I live in Southwestern Ontario and am a single mom of three (25, 18, 17). I am dating a wonderful man who is very supportive. I drive an hour to work each way and I love my job. I also have two books published and I will be starting another two shortly. When you want something done, give it to a busy woman.
Like some of you, this is my second time here. Last spring while trying to be more active, I damaged my knee. I had to wait until March of this year to get the scope done. A week after surgery, I ended up on the cardiac floor for 4.5 days. After numerous tests, they determined that I caught a virus that inflamed a part of my heart. It certainly was a wake-up call. I started back on MFP about a month ago and so far I've lost 8.4 lbs. It has been from changing the way that I eat because I'm still recovering from the knee scope. I'd like to lose another 35 lbs.
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Welcome, if you can recover from that, you can do this!0
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Hi. I saw an invitation to this group on the general diet and weight loss thread on MFP and came over to browse. I am blown away by the stories here and the fabulous weight losses I am seeing. The truth for me is that, except for after pregnancy, I have rarely been out of my healthy weight range, but am always struggling to get lower in it, where I feel comfortable. I'm 63, 5'1", and am trying to get to 118 at the moment, started at 128 and am presently at 123. I spent my 40's and most of my 50's at around 115 and then somehow 10 lbs. and more crept on that I am uncomfortable with, so I get rid of it and then relax and then it slowly comes back! When I do get rid of it I rarely lose more than 1.5 lbs. per MONTH, that's what it takes for a short, light, older female, so it's a long process. Maintenance is the hard part, no doubt, no matter the journey before. I'm presently following South Beach diet, and was tracking calories at the same time, but am trying to follow without tracking right now.
I have three grown boys and three grandsons and one granddaughter. One son with his son lives with us - they have been living here since my grandson was in kindergarten and he is now a freshman in high school so I became a sort of mother again, he attended all the same schools my sons did, like I did it all over again! It was a challenge and part of the reason that weight crept on I think.0 -
Hi, I'm Beth from the Los Angeles area. After being attacked more than once in the regular
Forums I was happy to find this group! I am 55, married, no kids but my husband has two grown children from his first marriage and 7 granddaughters, who are a joy! I have yo-yo-ed all my life with the same 10-20 pounds. I lost 22 pounds 2 years ago and have gained 13 of it back. Want to get back down to my goal weight and STAY there. Joined MFP about a week ago to provide structure and support. I eat healthy except when I'm bingeing on cheese and sweets (my downfall). I am also a boredom and stress eater. I am active, especially in spring and summer...i do a lot of hiking and some backpacking. But I have a sedentary job (self-employed) and can be very attached to my couch. If not motivated I get lazy and lapse back into unhealthy eating habits, while skipping exercise.0 -
I'm Diane, from Colorado, and I'm 51. I've been on MFP for a long time, but I do a lot more lurking than I do posting. I love this app, as it has helped me lose 75 pounds. I have about 40 more to go to get to my first goal, and then I'll see if I want to go lower. I never thought I'd get this far, so I'm definitely in new territory. Ready to push through to goal!
I love the fitness part of losing weight, and a couple of weeks ago, I ran my first 5K. I work out a lot, and run 3 times a week. I'm married, and have 2 kids, almost grown, at 19 and 21 years old.0
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