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    Fitness over 50

    Posts: 2 Member
    edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    I am living proof that being a personal trainer and fitness instructor does not guarantee that you will be fit yourself if you do not follow the rules.

    At the age of 50, I got divorced, sent a son off to war to Afghanistan, started dealing with another son with a drug addiction, relocated to start a high stress job and entered menopause. Within four years I stop workingout, ate without conscious, and gained 50 pounds.

    Now, I'm taking back control of my life. I'm hoping to help others on this journey as I help myself.

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    • Posts: 184 Member
      Feel free to friend me -- I know that the motivation and support on MFP really helps. :)
    • Posts: 31 Member
      You've definitely been through some hard times but congratulations on taking back control of your life! Feel free to add me as well
    • Posts: 5 Member
      You're doing great
    • Posts: 2 Member
      Thank you! I feel great! I stopped eating anything wheat and my joints feel so much better!!
    • Posts: 86 Member
      Add me, 52 and getting back into shape
    • Posts: 10 Member
      Add me as well! Love your drive and determination Chica!
    • Posts: 40 Member
      Hi. I'm Dawn. I'm not 50 yet but quickly on my way at 46. It's so difficult to get in shape at our age and the added stress of life doesn't help. Kudos to you for getting back to it! Feel free to add me as a friend. We can help keep each other going.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      Not sure how this works but I'm nearly 55 and ready to get back to a healthy lifestyle. Last year my oldest was diagnosed with cancer (gone now yay) and marriage issues and stress ate nearly 30 pounds worth. Would love to give/receive support on this journey
    • Posts: 24 Member
      59 here and working at it everyday. Some days are better than others. I log daily. Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 612 Member
      52 here and also getting my fitness back. I feel better than I have in years but still have a ways to go.
      Anyone can add me.
    • Posts: 232 Member
      Not quite 50 but almost there
    • Posts: 93 Member
      Yay for more 50+ friends on MFP! I'll send you a friend invite, as I am also trying to recover from a period of no exercise and food-indulgence. I was stressed and then got a foot injury resulting in a 20 pound gain and lax muscles.
    • Posts: 3,084 Member
      turned 58 in November. (ouch, even hurts to type that!) Lost about 45 lbs a few years back. Working to lose another 10-12 lbs. Just coming off 8 weeks of PT for calf issue, so I've focused on swim and bike training lately. As of May 1, will start to build training volume for a HIM race in August. Anyone can add me.
    • Posts: 26 Member
      49 and headed toward healthy and strong!! Add me! I'm motivated and energetic:)
    • Posts: 2,899 Member
      65 here, soon to be 66! Yikes! I've been here since 2013 and have lost 70 lbs. I lift weights 3 or 4 days a week and walk/run (or swim) 2 or 3 days a week. I feel better than I have in years. Right now I'm struggling through a shoulder injury but I keep going.........doing what I can!

      Good luck on your journey and congrats on having the determination to turn things around. I'm sure you'll get it done!
    • Posts: 139 Member
      Feel free to add me- 52 and a consistent logger of food and exercise. I would love a new person to discuss healthy strategies with!
    • Posts: 9 Member
      Id love some new friends -it wont let me add anyone
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