Any ladies aged 50 plus out there?

heather963
heather963 Posts: 4 Member
edited November 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Looking to see if there are any ladies aged 50 plus out there who would like to chat and support each other in losing weight. I'm new to this and could do with a few friends out there for some support. I'm 54 and need to lose about 3 stone or so. Please feel free to add me. Thank you.
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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I started my journey shortly after my 59th bday and have lost 125 lbs in the 18 months since. We have the maturity and life experience to commit to our goals and not give up. We also value good health more than ever.

    I encourage you to read the sticky posts at the top of each MFP forum. They provide lots of good info to get you started.
  • Kaymae_2016
    Kaymae_2016 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello,
    I am glad to see other ladies in my age range.
    I am 51, soon to be 52.
    I am hoping to loose at least 60 lbs. My imediate goal is to lose the 10 I put on this past year.
  • WAQuilter59
    WAQuilter59 Posts: 6 Member
    56 here and ready to get back on track. 5'10" (well 9-3/4" with a little shrinkage :-) ). Joined Planet Fitness in July and have been making steady but SLOW progress. Ready to step it up a few notches. Currently at 245 but really want to be under 200. You may add me.
  • chulipa
    chulipa Posts: 650 Member
    I sent you a friend's request Im 51 soon to be 52
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,513 Member
    There is a group on mfp " Women age 50+ " that has an active and very supportive forum going, they just started the January page.
  • Tinawood40
    Tinawood40 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm 52 - feel free to friend me. I've lost 35.8 lbs since June. MFP is the best thing that's happened to me. Stick with it and you'll achieve your goal.
  • minniestar55
    minniestar55 Posts: 350 Member
    Hi, I'm "mature", am right around my goal, live in UK. Friend me if you like!
  • george7527
    george7527 Posts: 267 Member
    Morning ladies we are 50+ young been on here 2 years then had a short break realised couldn't do it on my own so rejoined. Feel free to add me. UK based.
  • DannaDecarlo
    DannaDecarlo Posts: 2 Member
    hello everyone! I'm 53 and have been at this for 3 years - I started at 169# ended 2015 down 10# and have a 2016 goal of losing 19# - daily accountability is important for me
    please friend me if interested with daily check ins
  • scrufykat
    scrufykat Posts: 4 Member
    Hello...newbie to this app. I am 51 and looking for support within my age group. Looks like I may have it :-) . Starting off with Baby steps...got on the Elliptical this morning (6 minutes)...each day a little more :-). 162 as of this morning....Goal to lose 30# by Summer :-) 2016-Here we come!
  • Lindal105
    Lindal105 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 58 and trying to re-engage. I lost about 40 pounds on Weight Watchers a few years ago then plateaued, then stopped tracking and regained much of the weight I'd lost. I just rejoined WW but really like the MFP tracking system better. My goal is to lose 90 pounds and keep it off.
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    edited January 2016
    Here:http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10292606/women-ages-50-for-december-2015/p64
  • artdebrigitte
    artdebrigitte Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, I'm 52 this month, I've been on MFP before, but motivated by my grandbabies (6 under 5 yrs old!). I want to be around to see them grow up!
  • ridge4mfp
    ridge4mfp Posts: 301 Member
    Hello, I'm 59. I have been on MFP for several months now, and have lost 66 lbs since July. I still have a long way to go. Considering taking a short break and eating at maintenance, but haven't completely decided. Feel free to send me a friend request if you like.
  • law102189
    law102189 Posts: 85 Member
    I'm turning 50 in June...does this count yet? :smiley:
    I've been a diet yo-yo my adult life and have tried several approaches with varying success but this time it just feels different. No gimmicks or fads, just the science of CICO. At first having to weigh and measure sounded tedious, but it's not that bad.
    SW 198.6 (1/4/16)
    Hgt 5'4" ish
    CW 180 (2/27)
    GW <150. I'll decide when I get there if I want to keep going.
    Use Vivosmart HR to track exercise, etc.

    So glad I found MFP
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,584 Member
    You might want to visit this forum thread for some friend candidates, too, or to participate (close enough age-wise; not everyone's been 55: 55-65-year-old-womens-success
  • Scousemaggie
    Scousemaggie Posts: 18 Member
    Hi, I'm 61 years young and I'm back trying to re-lose the weight I lost early last year. I got down to 11:4 lbs then a lot of family issues stopped me carrying on. However, I'm back with a vengeance fighting the flab again and totally determined to get the weight off and keep it off. I went up to 13 stone, I currently weigh 12:5 but my aim is to reach 11 stone by end of July. Please feel free to add me as a friend, support keeps you motivated
  • deborahdoyle62
    deborahdoyle62 Posts: 11 Member
    Good morning... I am 53 years young... I was born at 9 pounds, and have ALWAYS been a full figured woman! This past summer I fell and injured my left ankle and right knee... while on crutches my weight bloomed to 206... I am 5 foot 3 inches. I started with Physical therapy for 3 months, then in October a friend referred me to MFP, once I got a handle on my eating, I joined a gym and got a personal trainer. Today I am proud to say that I am down 20 pounds, and exercise at least 3 days a week... I still have another 36 pounds to go till I hit my ideal weight range. I would love join this group, I am always in need of positive influences!
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Good morning! I'm over 50 as well. Could always use like-aged friends for encouragement and support.
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    Hello to all! I will be 60 in August and decided that I wanted to be one of those "go go" grannies!! Neither of my children have produced anything to "go go" for, but I have granddogs that I need to be able to keep up with!! I too have some medical issues, such as knees and I am approved for knee surgery and currently waiting for The Date. I am scared witless about this, so want to maximize the chances of the surgery going well, so am attempting to take off as much weight as possible in order to improve chances of healing well. My surgeon told me that x amount of pounds off means y amount of reduced strain on your knees, so thats my rationale. (I cant remember the actual numbers - another "seniors issue" with which I struggle!)
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,584 Member
    cross2bear wrote: »
    Hello to all! I will be 60 in August and decided that I wanted to be one of those "go go" grannies!! Neither of my children have produced anything to "go go" for, but I have granddogs that I need to be able to keep up with!! I too have some medical issues, such as knees and I am approved for knee surgery and currently waiting for The Date. I am scared witless about this, so want to maximize the chances of the surgery going well, so am attempting to take off as much weight as possible in order to improve chances of healing well. My surgeon told me that x amount of pounds off means y amount of reduced strain on your knees, so thats my rationale. (I cant remember the actual numbers - another "seniors issue" with which I struggle!)

    (To bolded point above) - Subjective reaction: So, so true. I can't over-state how much less knee discomfort/pain I have since losing 60-some pounds, which was about 1/3 of my bodyweight. (I have a torn meniscus, and am trying to avoid/delay surgery.) It has made an absolutely huge difference, and I started noticing improvement at around 20 pounds down, if I recall correctly.

    So, sez I: Stay with it. It's worth it. (I'm 60, too, BTW.)
  • artdebrigitte
    artdebrigitte Posts: 3 Member
    I would love to be part of this lovely group. I turned 52 in February and got to meet grandbaby #6 in Texas (I live in Illinois ). I just joined a gym to get moving, as my son (of the new baby ) made me promise to do so! I'm also starting to track my intake and just want to lose weight without obsessing over it or making myself miserable! I have around 60lbs to lose -my goal, not some book, so here I go! Looking for buddies to support and to be supportive.
  • linnellal
    linnellal Posts: 49 Member
    I too would love to be a part of this group. I'm 52 and looking at knee replacement surgery in April, so my exercise opportunities are slim... unless you want to count the 17 stairs up to my apartment, and I do. I've been logging my food faithfully every day and lost 3 pounds the first week! I'm investigating seated chair exercises on you tube as well. It's going to be fun to have a group to share with.
  • Lilale
    Lilale Posts: 2 Member
    Hello, ladies! I am 55, and getting discouraged. I am almost always under my calorie goal and reasonably near my macro nutrition goal of 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat. I've lost maybe 10 pounds and have 10 to go. And I seem to be stuck.
  • PaytraB
    PaytraB Posts: 2,360 Member
    Lilale wrote: »
    Hello, ladies! I am 55, and getting discouraged. I am almost always under my calorie goal and reasonably near my macro nutrition goal of 50% carbs, 30% protein, 20% fat. I've lost maybe 10 pounds and have 10 to go. And I seem to be stuck.

    Are you weighing your food? With so little to lose, it's important to be accurate with your logging. Those last few pounds are hard and come off slowly. Keep up the good work. You will reach your goal. Patience. :smile:
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    I'm age 60 and 21 months into my journey. I feel so much better than I did at 60 or even 40. My 18 mo story is in the Success form, "18 months and going strong". Should be on page one or two. I dont seem to be able to copy the link on my phone.
    You can friend me if you want yo make positive comments. I don't need complainers or more auto-posts!
    SW 301
    Cw. 168
    GW 150
  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 602 Member
    I'm 51 and lost over 30 lbs last year thanks to MFP. I always cooked well and ate healthy foods, but counting calories showed me that my serving sizes were simply too big!! Also, I've always worked out, but now I do just a little, but every single day. This has been a good approach for my lifestyle.
    I am a wife, mom and have a very busy career.
    Height 5'4"
    SW 157 lbs
    CW 125 lbs - less than high school, I think!
    I'm pretty much trying to maintain now. It helps a lot that my husband and son are into health and fitness, so we share tips and have somewhat similar diet strategies (except I can only eat a fraction of the amount they do....).
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Here's my success story: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10296584/18-months-and-going-strong-w-pics/p1
  • rsleighty
    rsleighty Posts: 214 Member
    I am 50 and happy to be
  • rsleighty
    rsleighty Posts: 214 Member
    I don't know what happened to the rest of my post...I have 48 lbs to go and would love to make some new friends!
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