Just getting started, need to lose 50 pounds at 56 years old

IlliniFACS
IlliniFACS Posts: 5 Member
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Hello everyone. I have never failed at dieting because I have just let my weight creep up and stay here. Now my knees are starting to ache, and I know I need to get this weight off. Anyone want to join me?

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  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    Welcome to MFP ...Feel free to add me ...Wishing you much success...YOU CAN DO THIS :)
  • IlliniFACS
    IlliniFACS Posts: 5 Member
    Thank you Ms. Smartypants. How do I add you?
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    edited August 2015
    Left Click on my lil bear ...it will take you to my profile where there is an add button
  • LynDobmeierDelmont2015
    LynDobmeierDelmont2015 Posts: 1 Member
    I wish you strength I just turned 60 and have been on many "diets" throughout my life. It's very hard this time around. I also have 50 lbs to lose.
  • AndreasEvans
    AndreasEvans Posts: 35 Member
    IlliniFACS wrote: »
    Anyone want to join me?

    Happy to...in fact just did.

    I'm trying to lose 20 lbs too and this is my first time 1) on a site like this & 2) on a calorie controlled diet. That said I suspect the addition of exercise and a better understanding of what I'm eating is what will really lead to any success.

    I'm any event, welcome & good luck.
  • wendy82559
    wendy82559 Posts: 5 Member
    Recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Need to lose 35 lbs and I'm in my 50's. Good luck to us all. I'm ready to work!
  • hamminit
    hamminit Posts: 184 Member
    feel free to add me - i have a long way to go :)
  • wendy82559
    wendy82559 Posts: 5 Member
    How do I add you?
  • ericGold15
    ericGold15 Posts: 318 Member
    AndreasEvans wrote: »
    IlliniFACS wrote: »
    Anyone want to join me?

    Happy to...in fact just did.

    I'm trying to lose 20 lbs too and this is my first time 1) on a site like this & 2) on a calorie controlled diet. That said I suspect the addition of exercise and a better understanding of what I'm eating is what will really lead to any success.
    Yep. In my case 'a better understanding of what I am eating' simply meant cut out junk food :wink:

  • ericGold15
    ericGold15 Posts: 318 Member
    IlliniFACS wrote: »
    Hello everyone. I have never failed at dieting because I have just let my weight creep up and stay here. Now my knees are starting to ache, and I know I need to get this weight off. Anyone want to join me?
    I thought I was the oldest person here; now I see I have to share the laurels.

    Welcome to the 56 club :smiley:
    And all the best with your diet!
  • peggykirkby
    peggykirkby Posts: 27 Member
    ericGold15 wrote: »
    IlliniFACS wrote: »
    Hello everyone. I have never failed at dieting because I have just let my weight creep up and stay here. Now my knees are starting to ache, and I know I need to get this weight off. Anyone want to join me?
    I thought I was the oldest person here; now I see I have to share the laurels.

    Welcome to the 56 club :smiley:
    And all the best with your diet!

    Well, I'm 61! I've been using MFP since late May/early June and it has really helped, as Andrea said, "...better understanding of what I'm eating...", PLUS realizing I was eating more empty calories than I should have been.

    I've gone from north of 180 down to 160. Soooo...

    YOU GOT THIS, KIDDO!!!

    To quote: "Good luck to us all"!!
  • IlliniFACS
    IlliniFACS Posts: 5 Member
    Peggy,
    Thank you for the encouragement, and congratulations on your success.
    IlliniFACS

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