Grandma of 6 looking for weight loss buddy!!

babsylee
babsylee Posts: 8 Member
edited November 23 in Introduce Yourself
i have been on a diet my entire life it seems, but in the last ten years have managed to gain about 30 pounds due to an injury and not being able to exercise. This week, for some reason, I have become serious about it and would love to cheer you along if you will do the same for me!!

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  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    I have been down this road before and it had success however I gained it all back. Well this is a new year and I am more desperate than ever to get fit

    I am heavier than I have ever been. I know what diet works for me. I just need to stay strong and keep resisting temptation--need to keep remembering that this is a life changing goal worth sacrificing for

    . I want to be able to keep up to my grandchildren who love to go on long walks; I want to be able to work in my garden and not run out of energY; I want to feel more comfortable when I'm sleeping; I want to be able to buy clothes easily and to feel good when I'm wearing them; I want to stay healthy and avoid the problems that obesity brings on.
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    I am so excited that someone answered me!! I didn't think anyone would. I hope I can be of help to you. I am the heaviest I have ever been also. I can't exercise at this time, but hope to be able to after next week if I get the okay from my physician. I have been doing well so far, have been keeping a food diary on this site and also trying to keep busy during the day. My worst time is at night. I seem to get hungry about 9:00 p.m. Do you have any hobbies that keep you busy? Btw, my name is Barb.
  • north58
    north58 Posts: 3 Member
    I know what you mean. I was on weight watchers but when I went off plus I had knee surgery I gained it all back. I know at my age I will never be what I was when I was younger but I would just like to get into some of my clothes that I could wear a a couple of years ago. I try to walk plus I have a treadmill but I just don't seem motivated plus I could go to gym free of charge because I am in Silver Sneakers. It seems like a no win situation at times
  • BarbVinVT
    BarbVinVT Posts: 1 Member
    Hi Barb, I am another Barb - also just starting out. Just turned 70 and want to lose at least 15 pounds - but more importantly, get stronger. Gets harder to do everything as we get older - I want to fight it as much as I can! This site, and the app, and the community may do it this time. I have (one of) the same problems as you do, Barb - night eating. Since I am a nightowl, 10 pm is several hours past dinner. :( Maybe we can all help each other!!
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    Hi all! I turned 70 this year also. I have 30 pounds I would like to get rid of. I also have clothes I would like to get into. I guess we are all in the same boat. I have tried so many diets, even trying Nutrisystem earlier this year. I did not lose a pound. Of course, when you are eating M&Ms as a snack, it doesn't help. I haven't had chocolate at all this past week which is monumental for me. I would love to be able to just make the decision that eating foods that aren't good for you just isn't what I should be doing. I am trying to talk myself into that, and if I can do it, this whole process would be so much easier. And Barb, for late night snacking, I made air popped popcorn for last night. I would rather have had chocolate, so I was kind of proud of myself that I didn't...also, water helps if you like drinking it. Fills you up...
  • SSweet001
    SSweet001 Posts: 17 Member
    Age is just a number. I'm 54 and I've had both knees replaced bounced back and forth with my weight also for years. I love this site, the support and motivation is awesome. Add me if you like and I will help cheer you on. Marsha
  • north58
    north58 Posts: 3 Member
    I am 75 and it is depressing. Love chocolate. My husband can eat anything and doesn't gain and he really doesn't understand. It's hard
  • north58
    north58 Posts: 3 Member
    Forgot to add I'm Catherine
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    check out a MFP thread : http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10224380/women-ages-50-for-august-2105#latest
    We are a great group and I am proud to be a part of them. No joining, just click on the star up top on the right of the heading. It will turn yellow, and then you can find it easier.
    Becca
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    My husband also. He is the same weight he was 47 years ago on our wedding day. I had a surgery 8 years ago where the doctor screwed up and now I have a leg that doesn't work very well. On top of that, I broke that foot about five weeks ago. So I am hoping to get out of the boot monday. If so, I do swim and I also ride a stationary bike. I used to love to walk, but unfortunately can't do that anymore. To motivate myself to walk, I used to listen to books on tape, or listen to music that I loved. I wouldn't stop until the CD was finished.
  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    this is the outlined star even with the thread heading...not the black star up top of the page that shows which threads you have bookmarked. The black star is the one that will show it though after you have highlighted the yellow one. Its confusing when I try to explain it...but its really simple.
  • CKathy2012
    CKathy2012 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi, I am 70 also. I would like to shed about 20lbs. It would be nice to try on something and not feel like I don't like how it looks on me. If I could loose 20 lbs. I know i would feel a lot better and look not so chubby.
  • CKathy2012
    CKathy2012 Posts: 15 Member
    I am trying to stay around or below 1200 calories and make good healthy choices, It looks like it is easy if you stay away from chips, ice cream, cookies,cakes candy bars and pies. The meals don't really take too many calories, it's all the junk we like to consume.

  • Annr
    Annr Posts: 2,765 Member
    I have a tendancy to inject my meals with veggies, whole wheat pastas, or wild rices then just lower the proteins a bit. I use animal proteins to just flavor my meal not take it over. I also use alot of spices to rev up the flavors. Plus the ceyanne pepper makes me drink more water...so that is good.
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    Ok, it's 9:00 And I think I have 85 calories left for the day. I am trying to only eat 1200 as well CKathy. Any suggestions for a snack?
  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    This is a great chat group. I am 65 and a grandma of 4. I drive an hour and a half each eay for visits, several times a week. That is my danger time. When I visit the cuty, I want fast food
  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    Today we had a family birthday gathering, followed by grocery shopping. I stayed on track all day!!!! Even the drive to and from the city

    I am very pleased. Maybe this is a good sign!
  • coco_bee
    coco_bee Posts: 173 Member
    Grandma, these "diets" (especially the ones that make us feel very hungry and grumpy) do not work. Calorie counting, mindful eating and exercise does :) I would love to cheer you along if you would like to add me.
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    Hi coco bee. Thanks! I need all the help I can get. I am not on any particular diet. I am just trying to not eat between meals, eat only one helping at meals and I cut out chocolate . My most difficult time is after dinner and before I go to bed. I have light snacks i am trying to eat, but I have to convince myself they are enough. I also have to try to increase my water. Hopefully after tomorrow I can start exercising and that will help.
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    Congrats Sylreid!! I know how hard that is, especially at a birthday party where there is cake!!!☺️
  • sylreid123
    sylreid123 Posts: 14 Member
    Which of you wrote Grandma of 6 trying to lose weight?
  • babsylee
    babsylee Posts: 8 Member
    It was me, babsylee that wrote it.
  • mparker1216
    mparker1216 Posts: 66 Member
    I would like to be in this group also. I'm not really sure how. I am 56 trying to lose about 60 pounds
  • bltdlt
    bltdlt Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, I am a grandma of 5 and have struggled with my weight my whole life. Had six surgeries the last two years and have gained a lot of weight. I want to lose at least 50 lbs. Get strong, healthy and happy. Could really use some weight loss buddies.
  • debbond58
    debbond58 Posts: 41 Member
    Good Morning! I am a grandma of 3 very active boys. I have been overweight most of my life. I would love to be your buddy. I just started again yesterday. I have had some health issues but I'm not even going to talk about them. I don't need a crutch. That is the attitude that has made me quit over the last few years. I've got a lot of weight to lose but it's a lttle less today than it was yesterday. Let's do this!
  • Copesmomma
    Copesmomma Posts: 6 Member
    My name is Lori. I am 54 and just found out I'm going to be a Grandma in March. I am 60 pounds overweight. I have 6 kids (4 at home still). I live a very busy running here and there life. I was told a year ago to lose weight then I had a major female health problem I had to have surgery for this last February. I'm finally feeling that I can focus on losing weight and getting healthier. I wou
  • angmar56
    angmar56 Posts: 18 Member
    I'll be 60 in January, married, mother of two daughters and grandma of two grandsons. Also trying to get that doggone elusive college degree before I'm too old to remember why I wanted it in the first place, lol! Over the past year I've lost 70 lbs on a low carb plan and want to lose 30-35 more. Nice to see so many "partners" here.
  • mparker1216
    mparker1216 Posts: 66 Member
    My name is Maryann. I lost about 20 pounds after my doctor said my triglycerides were high. I got them lower and now have gained a few pounds back. Triglycerides went back up. I have to get back with the program!
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