laphibbs wrote: »

Hi all! I'm Linda. I turn 50 in December, so I thought this would be a great group for me to join! I am trying to lose the same 40 pounds that I have lost and regained numerous times during my adult life, but this time it is being very stubborn and it doesn't want to budge! Something has changed!! So I am anxious to get tips from others about how to get the scale moving down once you reach "a certain age"!

Welcome Linda, it great to have you with us.. we have some superb weight losses in this group, you will definitely benefit from their experience.. I know I have

Hi, I'm Mike, 54 years young. Been on MFP since November 2012 if I recall correctly. Initially lost 64 pounds and now my weight is back up to 217 again. I'm continuing to lose once more, but I have a way to go before I ease up. First stop will be onederland.... ahhh again, ....17 pounds from now. From there, I'm headed toward my original goal weight of 180 lbs and then I'll re-evaluate my well-being. I'm pretty active and I like being outdoors.... when I'm not sitting in my office at my desk. I walk, I ride a bike or four, I sea kayak, I fish, and quite possibly... I eat too much. My newest past-time is now my granddaughter, Olivia Rose born this past Friday. Imma' gonna' be a busy grandaddy.... ahem...guy! But it's all good!

I am 50 years young and the mother of three beautiful adoptive children - two girls and a boy. All are in grad school or going off to grad school in the fall. My oldest girl just informed me she got a job working in a law office which is great. My other two are currently working while they are waiting to go - both are saving their money as Mom has told them - grad school is on them! But I'm so very proud.
I am the caretaker of my husband and father-in-law, both have some kind of disability.
I have been called the bionic woman by some of my co-workers because I had both of my knees replaced at the same time. I am due to have both hips done - but I'm holding out for as long as I can. I've had surgery on both feet and back. As of late, I've had two spinal surgeries but I'm not letting them slow me down.
Food and I have had the love affair that I'm ready to break up from. Oh, trust me I don't want to end loving food, I just want to stop it from being my co-dependant, my BFF. Food knows my emotional weaknesses and it's time to stop letting food have control.
I have also had a love hate relationship with my weight. I have gone up and gone down, the infamous yo-yo dieting. I'm bound and determined to let this be the last time I have to lose this much weight. I've had co-workers tell me that they can see my weight loss. I don't dare ask family because I'm afraid of their brutal honesty.
My reasons for getting healthy, not necessarily thin or skinny is for me first and foremost. I want to feel good in my skin, I want to be able to get off the medications I'm on and I want to be able to do the things that right now I can't do without panting. My other reason is for my family - if I am not healthy, then I can't be of help to them. My husband's disease will progressively get worse the doctor's have said. I don't know if I believe them, but I don't want to come up short only to find out that I didn't do what I needed to, to be a help more than a hinderance to other family members.
What makes this time different? Because I'm ready. I was reading a book and the author said we always say we're going to try and do this or try and do that but the reason why we fail is because we don't commit. We have to commit to succeed and I am committed. Will I say that I haven't fallen down or at times reverted back to old habits - to say I haven't would be a lie to myself, not to mention others. I'm human after all. But nonetheless, I am committed to getting back up and keep moving forward. 13 years ago I committed to going back to school to getting my bachelors degree - it wasn't easy. I worked two jobs, took one class at a time, and took care of my husband who at the start of my journey had been diagnosed with cancer for a second time. But I stuck with it even when I felt like I was falling or wanted to quit. Trust me there were so many times I cried and wondered if it would be o.k. if I just quit - but God kept telling me I could do it. 13 years later, I walked across the stage, diploma in hand.
So if I could stick with something that hard in times of difficulty - then I can do this too. I believe that the people in our lives are put there for a reason. So I am happy to be a part of this group.
I may falter, but I won't give up. Thank you for letting me be apart of this amazing group of people. I hope that I can be there for you as I am hoping you will be there for me.
Thanks for being my new found friends and support

50 and a half and don't want to reach 51 feeling overweight. I think that is enough for you to take in for now...it certainly enough for me. The last time I looked I was 30!!

Ciacyrus, posted without reading anything and then saw yours. You clearly have an inner strength that holds you together no matter what. You are proud of your family, bet they are even prouder of you.

welcome ciacyrus you have a great goal to work toward.. we will be their to support you

huraiva wrote: »

debsdoingthis wrote: »

huraiva wrote: »

Hi all...My name is Karen. I am currently going through a separation and divorce and have spent the last 14 years putting his needs and eating habits ahead of mine, i.e Ihave been eating his size portions (he is 5'11 and currently about 375lbs). In comparison I am just shy of 5'3 and bouncing around 230lbs. If I don't eat the right size portion (in his eyes) or don't finish my meal, he gets upset and reminds me that I am diabetic and should eat more. I am doing my best to get out from under that...but for now am stuck. I have gained approximately 25 pounds in the last 3 years or so, and am really trying to reverse that most unpleasant trend.

I totally get your comment on portion sizes. A real portion size is a heck of a lot smaller that what I was eating and my guy is always saying things like "that's all your having?, why bother"? etc. Oh and he big as well. 6'3 and over 300 lbs. Stay strong and positive changes will happen

Thank you Deb...it's nice to know I'm not alone I know the changes will come in time

They really will! I was quite distressed when I started measuring and weighing my food, a real portion size was about 1/2 (or 1/3) of what I had been eating! I was sure it wouldn't be enough. But after a little adjustment, it turns out it is enough. I too find myself craving more food sometimes, especially when I am sad or stressed, but it has really helped me to keep healthy snacks around for those times. Hang in there, slow and steady really does win the race!