61 Year old newbie wanting to lose weight .

margarettalib
margarettalib Posts: 4 Member
edited November 20 in Introduce Yourself
Hi everyone my name is Margaret. I am 61 yrs old and I am desperate to lose weight. I am suffering from nephrotic syndrome and part of my treatment includes steroids. My weight has ballooned to 19 st from about 13 and a half stone. I am so unfit I can't walk far b4 I get very short of breath. My son has introduced me to this app I hope I can lose weight now . Thanks everyone x

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  • ShrinkingShona
    ShrinkingShona Posts: 218 Member
    Welcome Margaret,

    This is a terrific place to keep yourself on track and meet some like minded people. I hope you'll find it very helpful :)
  • Itreadlightly
    Itreadlightly Posts: 66 Member
    I sent you a freind request
  • margarettalib
    margarettalib Posts: 4 Member
    ShrinkingShona wrote: »
    Welcome Margaret,

    This is a terrific place to keep yourself on track and meet some like minded people. I hope you'll find it very helpful :)

    Thank you Shona I hope I can stay on track now and start shifting this weight. Not only is my physical health affected but my mental health as well. I am so depressed . X
  • margarettalib
    margarettalib Posts: 4 Member
    Thank you Shona I hope I can stay on track now and start shifting this weight. Not only is my physical health affected but my mental health as well. I am so depressed x
  • margarettalib
    margarettalib Posts: 4 Member
    Itreadlightly wrote: »
    I sent you a freind request

    Thank you for your friend request it means a lot to know I am not alone . X
  • teeseeytopcat
    teeseeytopcat Posts: 51 Member
    Hello Margaret ....I'm 60 years old & have been using MFP for 14 months & have lost 35 pounds to date. For me, this has been an excellent tool to assist me along the journey to health - both physical & emotional. My advice is to take a meal at a time, forgive yourself if you have a bad day, try to do a bit of gentle exercise in the beginning, be adventuresome in your menu selection & ask for support/advice from friends & family. You can do this!! Once you drop a small amount of weight you will feel successful.
  • lhdingman
    lhdingman Posts: 6 Member
    Hi. I.m lady black belt. Yup, did it at age 55 -14 years ago. Since then, gained 50 and lost 25. Toughest 25 to go. Fighting asthma and age. My dr. recommended this site a year ago, but I couldn.t face losing 50 pounds. Back issues make provided exercise impossible. Just gotta eat right. Need your support. Lady BB Aka Linda
  • stockyvilla
    stockyvilla Posts: 4 Member
    Well in mum, getting started is always hard I know but I hope you take inspiration from others on here and see that you CAN do it!
    Bring it on mama!!!
    P.S. Thanks ladies, best of luck to you all too.xxx
  • stockyvilla
    stockyvilla Posts: 4 Member
    Oh yeah mum, I've lost just under 6 pounds in 8 days just watching what I'm eating using My Fitness Pal
  • cbabnew
    cbabnew Posts: 4 Member
    Hi Margaret, I'm a 63 year old hoping to lose about a stone, just started today.
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