55 plus hangout

tuckerrj wrote: »

I've been active most of my life. But like so many here, I've never been anywhere near a normal BMI. At 5'9" and 235 lbs. it's a struggle to maintain, much less lose weight. But I compete in the Senior Olympics (weightlifting), ran a 1/2 marathon, completed multiple sprint triathlons (in training), and do some form of exercise everyday. "Friend" me if you'd like to interact. . .

avalonblues wrote: »

Count me in. I turn 55 very soon. I peaked at 232# in late 2010 and, embarrassed, joined a gym. Well, actually, I joined a gym again only this time I started going. By mid 2011 I was down to 196#, close to my 190# goal (I am 6'1"). I maintained in the 200-205 range for a while but in 2015, my weight started creeping up -- to 219#.

In 2016 I started Crossfit. I saw great improvement into the summer, including a personal best 5K in June, but the combination of a minor injury (I recovered), a temporary job situation and the holidays saw me quit Crossfit. My gains were lost and my weight increase to 222#. I reconnected with Crossfit in late Dec. as life returned to (what counts here as) normal and after readjusting my diet, things are now heading the right direction.

There are already many encouraging stories in this thread. Good luck to you all on this journey.

jeanne460 wrote: »

I am 60 and would like to join your group. I have lost and gained more times than I care to think about. My goal is to see my grandkids grow up and start having kids of their own. I also need to strengthen my legs to take pressure off the knees. Any support would be appreciated and I will certainly return the favor!

rgparrish4 wrote: »

Please add me I'm a senior struggling to lose weight. Does any one know how to add the percentages to the daily diary?

rcan64 wrote: »

I know this is for 55 and over, but at 53 can I join this group?

jerseygene wrote: »

Hi, Rick, Hope all is well with you my friend. I am only a young 48 but fort I wold shares my story I started my journey at around 21/7 stones and I have now lost 106 pounds it's been a bumpy ride at times with me nearly giving up more than once but I dug down deep and found the willpower to carry on. Having friends all doing the same on mfp has been such a big help but you need friends that give back not just friends that don't participate. I think for me consistency has been the key factor for my success getting rid of unnecessary calories out of my diet like liquid calories and snacks. I found food prep to be really helpful and something I am still doing and drinking lots of water every day it's not a myth drink lots of water. It takes a lifetime to get to the point where you go no more i am going to lose this weight so don't expect to lose it in a week or a month it's going to be a long journey but do it properly and on the way you will learn so much about how to regulate your diet for the rest of your life because that's what this is the rest of your life.

This journey is so worth it just stick with it and it will pay off just give it time.

kamamakai wrote: »

Hi ~ Just getting the hang of MFP and all the benefits it offers. In particular, finding the support of others in similar situations. Going up and down for most of my 58 years, I'm now determined to be an inspiration to my college-age son, whom I'm afraid has learned his poor eating habits from me. Hope it's not too late to change for both of us. So far I'm down 113 lbs since May .... about 50 to go to reach my high school weight (why not shoot for the stars?) Would love to join your group. Thanks!