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52 years old and 52 pounds to lose

janicegluck
janicegluck Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hello All,

I have had a myfitnesspal account for a while but just now really starting to use it.

I have lost about 40lbs already - but struggling to get more off - so going to enjoy being part of this community for support, friendship, tips, etc.

I walk 45 minutes a day and am thinking about trying for a 5k.

Would love to hear from other middle aged women who's kids are grown and are working on losing similar amounts of weight...

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  • CharGillott
    CharGillott Posts: 56 Member
    I am quite your senior. My children are grown. Add me if you need a bubby.
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
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    I started my fitness journey in 2014 at the age of 55. I started out only doing cardio (rowing). It took me over 2 years to lose over 50 lbs. I eventually started lifting weights and that helped with weight/fat loss. I got hooked and became a competitive powerlifter. It was actually easier for me to lose the weight in my 50's vs. 20's/30's/40's
  • Bluetail6
    Bluetail6 Posts: 2,997 Member
    Impressive ^^. You look fantastic!
  • lorrainebenj51
    lorrainebenj51 Posts: 107 Member
    Hi Janice im 52 yrs as well great work on yr journey so far!
    Walking n running is great keep it up☺
  • DEBOO7
    DEBOO7 Posts: 245 Member
    Hi... I'm 56 and started my weight loss journey 3 years ago. Was 217lbs at my heaviest, now 113. I swim so that's been my mainstay for exercise. Back in Nov-16 I got myself a fitbit and started to focus on 10k steps a day. It's now become a habit and last week I did 10km a day on average.
  • ConnieAGinther
    ConnieAGinther Posts: 515 Member
    Welcome!! Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • rundgrenrocks
    rundgrenrocks Posts: 85 Member
    50 year old here, just sent the first one to college last week. Thinking it's high time to take care of me now! Please add me :smile:
  • PowerliftingMom
    PowerliftingMom Posts: 430 Member
    Bluetail6 wrote: »
    Impressive ^^. You look fantastic!

    Thank you!
  • alghamme
    alghamme Posts: 8 Member
    I am 54 and working on loosing weight. Fell free to friend me!
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