Any over 60’s ?

joangutierrez6017
joangutierrez6017 Posts: 10 Member
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I would like to loose 40lbs slowly
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  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Hi :). I’m also 62. I’ve been here since January and have lost 24 pounds so far, and working on my last-ish 14 or so. Best of luck!
  • densa56
    densa56 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm with you! 40 lbs is my current goal.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    I am 61 and have lost 20 since november. 35 left to go. It can be done it's all up to you and your will :)
  • lorettadawkins2329
    lorettadawkins2329 Posts: 3 Member
    62 and new to this in my 2 week phase from 255 Oct to 200 April 4/28/218
  • Beachrunner54
    Beachrunner54 Posts: 27 Member
    @workinonit1956 you are my hero! Did you have weeks where you stayed on track but didn’t lose? I’m 60 and staying on track, but wow it’s taking me a long time ..I’m “supposed” to be set up to lose 1 lb a week, with my calories ..I’m only losing .5 average. So for the month of April I’m down 2, not sure why I’m not losing a tad bit more
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Sure. There's lots of seasoned citizens here. I'm 63. I've lost about 45 pounds so far in a year. Another 20 or 30 to go. Add me as a friend if you like. I log in here everyday. Happy to provide encouragement and support.

    There's a couple of MFP groups for like minded people.

    The 40+ club - we all qualify for that.
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/433277/40-club-where-the-cool-kids-are#latest

    An over 50 group
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100593-over-50-group
  • NanaDoreen715
    NanaDoreen715 Posts: 2 Member
    I’m 60 and have been overweight since I left the Air Force. I need to lose 80 pounds. My dietician recommended using MFP.
    Since 3 April, I’ve lost 6 pounds. I track everything! Unfortunately I’m unable to exercise at this time.
  • jblaine00
    jblaine00 Posts: 2 Member
    Well into retirement and need to lose a lot. Started and stopped logging, but logging seems to be the key for me. I simply stop eating once I reach the allotted calories for the day. Counting 10 pounds at a time. The block for me seems to be lack of activity, but with nice weather here, I plan to be more active. This is my first week this time around.
  • huntersvonnegut
    huntersvonnegut Posts: 1,177 Member
    I am in that demographic as well. Down 40+ since joining MFP almost 3 years ago. Been maintaining for about a year and I'm now starting to try and whittle a little more fat off my carcass. I'll be going by pants size not the scale.
  • hroderick
    hroderick Posts: 756 Member
    60yo, began New Years 2018, 60lb down, plenty to go
  • lorabelllee
    lorabelllee Posts: 54 Member
    I'm 59 and would like to lose 30 or 35. You seasoned "losers" are amazing and very motivating. I've been a member for several years but never was consistent with my logging (or exactly truthful) . I have a different (read that as "better") mindset now but I am still learning. Continued success to you all and good luck to the ones just starting their journey! May we all aim high and reach the sky ...and our goals!
  • lexley66
    lexley66 Posts: 1 Member
    I’m 65,started weighing 203’last weigh I Inweighed 195, but it keep fluctuating from 200. I have been trying to lose the weight fast,but by reading everyone’s post , I realize slow and steady will win the race
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Beachrunner54 wrote: »
    @workinonit1956 you are my hero! Did you have weeks where you stayed on track but didn’t lose? I’m 60 and staying on track, but wow it’s taking me a long time ..I’m “supposed” to be set up to lose 1 lb a week, with my calories ..I’m only losing .5 average. So for the month of April I’m down 2, not sure why I’m not losing a tad bit more
    I most definitely had weeks where I had no loss, then a woosh. Other weeks where it dropped a bit more regularly. Keep at it and make sure your logging is as accurate as possible—the logging was key for me. I don’t know how much you have to lose, but it does slow down as you get close to goal or don’t have a lot to lose in the first place.
  • dsboohead
    dsboohead Posts: 1,899 Member
    You have opened up a few different message boards with no intention of participating? Whats up?
  • FlugDolgur
    FlugDolgur Posts: 4 Member
    I'm 68 and still hanging in there, although not concerned about my weight, I'm working on improving my aerobic fitness with a goal of getting off of BP meds again.
  • Beachrunner54
    Beachrunner54 Posts: 27 Member
    @workinonit1956 thank you thank you thank you!! I needed to hear that:) I have 15 more lbs to lose...I’m not stopping!! So much motivation here-i love reading what everyone suggests and their tips. Xo
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    Beachrunner54 wrote: »
    @workinonit1956 thank you thank you thank you!! I needed to hear that:) I have 15 more lbs to lose...I’m not stopping!! So much motivation here-i love reading what everyone suggests and their tips. Xo
    You are so welcome! Another thought is, between changes on the scale don’t forget those “non scale victories” like clothes getting looser and being able to move about easier. So much good stuff! Best of luck to you :)

  • Peanut1561
    Peanut1561 Posts: 9 Member
    I am 59 and just joined less than two weeks ago. I have 100 lbs to loose. I have lost close to 30 so far. Trying to eat healthy, in small portions, low sugars as I am also diabetic. This is all new to me but I am determined to do this. Could use friends and motivation.
  • dejavuohlala
    dejavuohlala Posts: 1,821 Member
    kittybenn wrote: »
    I'm 68. Two years ago, I decided to get serious and start logging here. I've lost 87 lbs and still have 30+ to go. I think it helps to decide you're going to never stick your head in the sand again. I've logged every day, even when I've been kind of goofing off and not losing weight, sometimes for months at a time.

    Slowly is the very best way to lose weight, mine is slow and been hampered by two major ops in three months, gotta keep at this. Good luck
  • Imatrekkie
    Imatrekkie Posts: 17 Member
    I'm 62. Down 60 pounds, but joined MFP because I've hit a plateau. I'd certainly welcome any friend requests from folks in my age range!
  • jmr5681
    jmr5681 Posts: 24 Member
    I just turned 60 this year and I have been doing MFP for only less than a week. My goal is to lose around 10-15 pounds in the next couple of months. I like the fact that MFP can "predict" how soon I will able to reach my goal. I also watch my carbs (that's one of the main reason I started to use MFP).
  • bikecheryl
    bikecheryl Posts: 1,432 Member
    I'm 59..... that's close. ;)

    I joined April 2017 and have lost 111 lbs so far, about another 20lbs to go.

    Logging everyday and staying as active as two bad knees allo is the key for me.

    I'm on everyday and enjoy two way interaction..... feel free to add me. :)

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