50 years and older group

Hi. I am 58. I have been overweight all my life. My highest was 325. I looked into surgical weight loss with the lapband but at the time my insurance would not cover it. I have been losing ever so slowly but it is staying off so that is good. The Dr.said the sleeve would be my best bet but I did not want my insides altered so did not do it. I have lost 100 pounds but still feel insecure and fat. MFP has been a good thing for me to talk to others in the same boat. Other people that don't know you will be more honest than friends, even your best friend if they are not experiencing the same things you are. I like being able to come on here and chat. You can add me as a friend if you like.

Good morning! I am also 50. I have 60+ to lose. Always have struggled with weight problems. Right now I am focusing on bringing my calories up from 800 or so. I have a hard time doing that and everyone says that is the biggest thing to keep your body from holding onto and Turning those carbs into fat. I am also struggling to get active. Last week I got 2 days of aerobics in. Today will be day one if I can get motivated. I also bought two 5 lb. Dumb bells to start on strength training. It's a low weight, but after doing so many reps, it feels heavier! LOL . At our age it's important to get active on some level. I would be happy to jump on this thread and talk about struggles and motivation. Happy to meet you both suz and tx!

Wendy from TN

Hi, I recently turned 58 and reached my highest weight of 220 since having my last child 32 years ago. After having her I lost the weight and was fairly thin or at least happy with myself.. About 10 years ago I started to put the weight back on.. I've tried several diets all worked for awhile until I got bored with them, and started gaining the weight back. I work sitting at a desk all day and when I get home I don't want to do anything.. I need some motivation and support.. Anyone feel the same?

silverstar65 wrote: »

Good morning! I am also 50. I have 60+ to lose. Always have struggled with weight problems. Right now I am focusing on bringing my calories up from 800 or so. I have a hard time doing that and everyone says that is the biggest thing to keep your body from holding onto and Turning those carbs into fat. I am also struggling to get active. Last week I got 2 days of aerobics in. Today will be day one if I can get motivated. I also bought two 5 lb. Dumb bells to start on strength training. It's a low weight, but after doing so many reps, it feels heavier! LOL . At our age it's important to get active on some level. I would be happy to jump on this thread and talk about struggles and motivation. Happy to meet you both suz and tx!

Wendy from TN

Hi MsVon. I know the feeling when that scale won't move. Ugh!! Are you drinking enough water and staying within the calorie range you've set for yourself? Also watch carbs, the body holds on to those quicker than protein. When is your surgery?

Nice to find an over 50 thread people are posting on. Gladly be added as a friend but like the idea of posting on the thread to keep everyone involved and motivated. I'm fairly new on MFP but like the motivation, ideas and sharing it offers. Coming off being sick but am finding that I can slowly push myself a little more each day. Right now just push to keep those steps on the Garmin vivo smart up and try to stay mindful of what I am eating. Weight loss is important, but for me it is redeveloping healthier habits that is the priority right now. Trying to keep in mind I'm in this for the long run.....

Hi, I'm 57 and have been using MFP for over 2 years. I have lost 42.5 kgs (93.5lbs). I swim about 4 times a week. I feel 20 years younger. I weigh and measure all my food and when I go out to dinner I estimate and occasionally go over my allocated calories. I am concentrating on maintaining my weight loss and hope I might lose some more. I eat mainly unprocessed foods and try not to have many highly refined carbs like bread and sugar stuff.
I've been swimming today. The hardest thing is to just keep doing it.

Hi all I feel like I am reading my own story when I read your posts. Wild love to have check in buddies. Please add
Me as a friend or send message

J from ON

Didn't move as much yesterday, seems to be the case on Sunday 's. Garmin even reminds me to move more; my daughter laughs and says it just doesn't understand the Sabbath. Walked this morning and plan to explore a bit later( we're visiting).

timmst1962 wrote: »

suzqsemail wrote: »

I'm 50 and getting ready to have the sleeve. I've been struggling with my weight since I'm 25 and reached a high of 390! My Fitness Pal is helping keep track of calories and nutrition but it would be nice to have some friends dealing with being really overweight and around this age. So....hi wanna be friends?

54 I had the sleeve lost 50 but it's been hard to lose the rest so I have a personal trainer

We can be friends

I am 56, diabetic and need to lose this weight. I'm short (5'2"), very round and just have that oversized mid-section, with the skinny chicken legs and flappy arms. For the past two years, I manage to lose about 15 lbs from where I started, but my motivation comes and goes. Just moved from an area with great parks/ sidewalks, lots of activities in Central Texas to the Eastern part of Texas in a small country town, with hardly any sidewalks, one park, and not a lot of activities. It was a move I made for my hubby, so he could have a better job. I didn't know how good I once had it in Central Texas.. and like everything else, I didn't utilize it as I should have. Now I know what I miss. Today was a beautiful sunny day, a bit cool, and I got brave enough to hit this small park behind the high school, by myself, and take a walk on the long sidewalk there that winds around part of it... I went around it four times , for about 30-40 minutes. I didn't have a pedometer, but I wished I had to know the length of it. I will need to get one for next time. Today is when I told myself to get my *kitten* in gear instead of being cooped up in the house. I've been in this new area since September and I am gaining weight. I am determined not to get over that 200 mark again. However, I need motivation, not to pig out on the wrong foods, to get that exercise in, and since I haven't made many friends here who are home during the week, who like to be active, I guess I just need cyber support. Anyone want to be friends? Thanks.

Hi everyone. I weighed in today and found I lost 2 pounds this week! Yay me! You all are doing great! Keep moving , keep watching those calories! We can do this! Keep enjoying the beautiful outdoors txlady. You got it going on!
Keep checking back!

Wendy fr. TN.

Hi everyone..I am 57 and weighed in at 308# on Feb 29th. I knew I had to do something drastic. I found this site and it's been a great weigh (pun) to track my calorie intake. I am mainly doing cardio for exercise until I drop weight..then perhaps will add weights to my routine..so far..I have dropped 15.6 pounds in 3 weeks. Anyone..feel free to add me if you like. Kenn