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    20-pound weight loss challenge by September 16- are you 50 plus? Let's cheer each other on!

    Posts: 3 Member
    edited December 2024 in Getting Started
    I have packed on the pounds from sitting in a cubicle all day for the past 6 years. Recently got laid off and have already lost 6 pounds just from not sitting all day. I'm 54 and just want to get back to a healthy weight again! I was never over 140 pounds and usually maintained 130 weight until my mid 40's when I started sitting all day. :'( Just started logging my food again and this time I mean it! No more cubicle jobs for me either! September 16th goal weigh is 180.

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    • Posts: 1,547 Member
      I'm in!
      I have lost 24 pounds since February, and I need to stay the course. I will target September 30 for another 20 lb. loss.
      I'm sending you a FR...add me and let's DO this!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      That's great! Yes, I need motivation and accountability and to stop just talking about it. lol.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      edited July 2016
      Need motivation and accountability here also!!!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Even if I don't meet my goal, I plan on getting on here every day to log what I eat/do. I think that may be the first step toward accountability. I definitely ate less today and yesterday, because I knew I had to log it. And, I think by getting others involved, we also feel responsibility to keep trying. :)
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Wohoo.. im new to this and need you and you and you..
      please please
    • Posts: 43 Member
      Does age 45 count? :smile:
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Me too I'm recommitting to 20lb loss by Sept 15! I'm 45 and need the accountability!
    • Posts: 43 Member
      @starbucks41 , wanna join forces? :smile:
      Tried to send a message, but MFP is hiccuping,...
    • Posts: 406 Member
      I'm 57 and have dropped 65 pounds since I started on here..

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    • Posts: 1 Member
      edited July 2016
      I wanna try and lose 20lbs by sept! It's much needed I've packed on lbs although I'm under 50.
    • Posts: 47 Member
      I'm in, let's do this
    • Posts: 1 Member
      edited July 2016
      This is the exact goal I had set for myself earlier this week, so I am all in! Feel free to add me as a friend.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Count me in. Please share some tips.
    • Posts: 1,055 Member
      Hi--I'm about to be 43, and my goal is to lose 20 lbs. I'd love to have accountability buddies!
    • Posts: 104 Member
      Hi. I'm 53. I'ld live to join your goal. I'm in.
    • Posts: 21 Member
      46 & counting, 50 if we round up :) .... count me in, I am back after a year off- should say up..... Would love like minded friends!!!
    • Posts: 351 Member
      Count me in as well. My honeymoon is in September and I'm trying to get some of this weight off me. I've lost 3lbs so far so technically 17lbs to go
    • Posts: 1,670 Member
      I'm 51 and have lost 19 so far since being here. Have another 26 to go to meet my initial target. Would love all the support and motivation I can get. And your right, logging every mouthful of food has made me more accountable to myself.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I am in! Just started today!
    • Posts: 6 Member
      starting today too, please add me
    • Posts: 88 Member
      I am 65 and I have already lost 40 lbs. But I have a tremendously large amount to go (I currently weigh 276). Count me in please. I think 20 lbs. off by Sept. 16 sounds reasonable. So, my goal will be 256 or less. I am also looking for friends for motivation and ideas or just for some fun communication.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I am 50 years old! I am in! Should I send a FR?
    • Posts: 101 Member
      I'm in! All friend requests are welcome
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Hi - I'm 51 and have packed on the pounds and am ready to shed them! I'm in!!! Day 1 for me. All friend requests welcome! Thanks :)
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I'm 46 and have about 80 lbs total to loose. I'm up for a challenge. Anything to keep me motivated and accountable!!
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Count me in.
    • Posts: 10 Member
      I'm in! 51 and have been working out, but gaining weight. Logged in here a week ago to start counting calories and lost 6 lbs this week. Never had to worry that much about weight until I hit 45...then the weight started gradually compounding. I've got 18 more to go!....Good Luck Everyone! This MFP app is working for me!
    • Posts: 6 Member
      I will be 51 in a week and would love to join you all lets do this
    • Posts: 2 Member
      I'm in! Exactly my goal.
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