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Turning 50 with joints of a 100 year old, looking for friends

keeponkickin
keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi,

I've been a mfp member for several years, I log in here daily. I turn 50 in a couple of days and have had, and continue to have joint issues and multiple surgeries. I push on, keep moving and fight the good fight. I'd really love to have some supportive friends...even if you're not in the same boat as me.
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  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    Cool! I just turned 51 and thankfully pretty decent joints.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Bumping this to the top, hoping it gets seen.
  • dreinog
    dreinog Posts: 5 Member
    Good luck, looking to loose 20 kgs .. I've done it before, the alcohol has even gone this time.. Onwards and upwards !!!
  • BinWa
    BinWa Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Im 52 & you can add me as a friend!
  • itssmee2
    itssmee2 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I am 61 and have various aches and pains. Keep moving forward. It may be slow but at least you're moving
  • DunesGirl928
    DunesGirl928 Posts: 2 Member
    Good luck to you. I'm 54. Just got back from mayo for a kidney transplant eval. They will recommend me for it but need to lower my bmi and have a knee replacement first. The Dr's make it seem so easy but I will really work at it as I don't want to do dialysis forever
  • christyflores842
    christyflores842 Posts: 2 Member
    Im 41 and had 5 knee surgeries on one knee last year. I can only say keep moving everything counts. Dont give up
  • Omabebp
    Omabebp Posts: 2 Member
    I turned 50, 16 years ago. But, boy can I relate to the surgeries and aches and pains! In the past 2 years alone I've had 6 surgeries. All you can do is keep on going and smiling :)
  • TARGET65K
    TARGET65K Posts: 147 Member
    keeponkickin wrote: »
    Hi,

    I've been a mfp member for several years, I log in here daily. I turn 50 in a couple of days and have had, and continue to have joint issues and multiple surgeries. I push on, keep moving and fight the good fight. I'd really love to have some supportive friends...even if you're not in the same boat as me.

    Hi keeponkickin I also have problems with my knees, ankles etc. that is my main reason for loosing weight. If I cannot walk I cycle.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thanks everyone that responded. Friend requests on the way.
  • cowsanddogsarecute
    cowsanddogsarecute Posts: 156 Member
    edited April 2017
    Hi. I'm 33 but I have osteoarthritis in my knees and it hurts a lot sometimes. I have to lose weight because of it. Walking really helps me with the pain. You can add me if you want.
  • Linda55913
    Linda55913 Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I'm 61 and have been on MFP several times and left because I thought I didn't need the accountability..... WRONG! I have 20-30 lbs to loose and would love a few pals.... I have osteoarthritis in my back and find I need to exercise every day to keep the pain at bay without meds.
  • khorshidnaz16
    khorshidnaz16 Posts: 144 Member
    Hello everybody.
    I am 51. I want to live until 100, of course with health and happiness._ ;)
    I walk for 4-5 hours every day. I try to eat healthy food and also 8 glass of water every day.
    Every week I go to the mountains to breathe fresh and clean air.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thank you. Friend requests sent.
  • dejavuohlala
    dejavuohlala Posts: 1,759 Member
    69 here you can do this, stick with it and keep logging. Good luck on your journey
  • dbanks80
    dbanks80 Posts: 3,685 Member
    I just turned 49 last month. I am still trying to wrap my brain around turning 50 next year. Feel free to add me. I've been a member on MFP since 2008. I am an avid gym goer but as I get older I can feel the phantom pains hitting me every so often! LOL!
  • junodog1
    junodog1 Posts: 4,792 Member
    56 and proof that age is not our enemy. Feel free to friend me.
  • Jinkue247
    Jinkue247 Posts: 10 Member
    51 years old. Creaking joints and fighting middle age spread. You can add me if you like.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thanks everyone. Glad to have some new friends from this post.
  • ZeroTX
    ZeroTX Posts: 179 Member
    My wife isn't yet 40 and has osteoarthritis in all of her joints. I'll follow this thread for any recommendations for her... she's also working on losing weight.
  • juanwilly
    juanwilly Posts: 100 Member
    HELP NEEDED! What am I doing wrong? I have logged religiously for the last 18 days and been UNDER my calorie count for the day from 60 to 80% everyday and have exercised more than ever--last week nearly 55000 steps and 608 Intensity Minutes (where the weekly goal is 150 minutes) as per my HR monitor and Fitness Tracker AND I have still gained more than 2 pounds!!!! Not sure that I can exercise more as per my body's reaction! What am I doing wrong? I see everyone else losing pounds and me gaining! What value do Friends/MFP Pals/Connections have on this site? Please talk me off the ledge in that I am VERY discouraged and disappointed in MFP and my lack of progress
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    juanwilly wrote: »
    HELP NEEDED! What am I doing wrong? I have logged religiously for the last 18 days and been UNDER my calorie count for the day from 60 to 80% everyday and have exercised more than ever--last week nearly 55000 steps and 608 Intensity Minutes (where the weekly goal is 150 minutes) as per my HR monitor and Fitness Tracker AND I have still gained more than 2 pounds!!!! Not sure that I can exercise more as per my body's reaction! What am I doing wrong? I see everyone else losing pounds and me gaining! What value do Friends/MFP Pals/Connections have on this site? Please talk me off the ledge in that I am VERY discouraged and disappointed in MFP and my lack of progress

    Honestly can't help you much on the food and exercise portion as I don't know what your calories are set at, how far below you're eating. Weight loss isn't linear. Sometimes you gain and then lose, and it's like a graph with ups and downs but should steadily trend down in the long run. Friends..friends are a great support system to cheer you on, pick you up, bounce ideas off and just help you on the journey. I don't think the disappointment should be the fault of MFP.
  • msroni2013
    msroni2013 Posts: 1 Member
    Just started trying to figure this thing out looking to lose about 30 lbs :)
  • nealjenn
    nealjenn Posts: 3 Member
    I'm 41 and was diagnosed with RA when I was 25. Keep active daily, watch what I eat and have quit smoking. All combined helps minimize pain but still have the aches that just won't go away... I hear you on the bad joints!!!
  • Fantasypugs
    Fantasypugs Posts: 40 Member
    51 and osteo arthritis of the knee's and spine.
  • Porsche964
    Porsche964 Posts: 2 Member
    Greetings, I'm 58 and have been logging in here for sometime. Would love to join you on this journey so feel free to add me.
    All the best!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thanks everyone
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Bump
  • Zinka61
    Zinka61 Posts: 561 Member
    56 with bone spurs in both big toe joints, making walking, my favorite exercise, and running rather painful, but I still do it. Now I get pain in one of my knees when i overdo--I have a brace I can use, but it's giant and clunky. I've been on MFP for 2 years and maintaining a 28 lb loss, which sort of translates to losing the same last 8 lbs over and over. I have an open diary, log daily, interact with my friends, so feel free to add me.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Thanks Zinka61.
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