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    50 Somethings

    Posts: 109 Member
    edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    I am wondering if any of my peers are interested in doing this together? I am a 56 year old father of 3 adult children. My oldest son recently reached his goal weight through a combination of diet and exercise. He has me inspired!

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    • Posts: 17 Member
      Hi, John! I just passed through the 50's on my way north ;) Please feel free to add me! I've got quite a few friends on my list in their 50s and beyond :)
    • Posts: 377 Member
      Hi!! I turned 50 in June. Always looking for people who can let me know if I am slipping up and when I need encouragement plus I can do the same back.
    • Posts: 118 Member
      Hit 50 in May. Welcome to the club they say!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Hi,I’m 52 and feel free to add me 😁
    • Posts: 595 Member
      I turned 50 in January. Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 910 Member
      54 here. Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I am 52. It’s a little harder to lose as you get older. I also have 3 adult children. They encourage me. We all can do this! Go 50’s club! Lol
    • Posts: 1 Member
      edited January 2020
      Hi. 56 - three adult kids and those creeping pounds have creeped too far! I’m drawing the line.
    • Posts: 166 Member
      I am 50 and I have 2 adult children. They have good habits and are encouraging me. I don't know why this is so hard, but it is.
    • Posts: 3,897 Member
      edited January 2020
      In in John 57 3 adult children 4 grandchildren, 2 dogs, 2 cats oh and a husband😀
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I am 50 and want to feel good again! 5 pounds down since 1/2/2020 but it feels like 754 pounds to go....😜 Good Luck everyone. Fee free to add me. Very few of my local friends are active right now.
    • Posts: 1,272 Member
      Just turned 50 myself. No kids but a lovely husband of 16 years, and loads of plants. LOL! It's getting harder to lose the weight, but I'm ready for the new decade of my life to be healthy and strong. Exercise is not my problem, but delicious food is. Feel free to add me but include a bit about yourself and what your goals are.
    • Posts: 561 Member
      I'm almost 59, and I've been here for 5 years, but it's always good to find new friends in my age range! I keep my friends list smaller, though, only friends who actually interact with me. I'm married, 2 grown kids, house full of dogs, whole foods plant based (but my friends eat all different kinds of diets) and always struggling to maintain.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I turned 50 in October! I am committed to getting my health and fitness in order to live my best life
    • Posts: 13,342 Member
      I turned 50 in June, found MFP in my early 40s and been in maintenance coming up on 7 years. Wishing you all every success :smile: , personally I find maintaining weight takes work as much as losing so I can't slack off either.
    • Posts: 23 Member
      57 and trying to get fitter. Still some pesky pounds to shift and would prefer more muscle. 3 children, 1 still in university but all back home. Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 2,024 Member
      55 here, been at it since last April. Went from Obese Class II to Normal Weight BMI...still a few to go before maintenance, but never thought I would get here this fast. Just don't give up, it's a frustrating journey at times but so worth it!
    • Posts: 85 Member
      I will be 52 this year...I'm a relatively new runner and a new cyclist.....feel free to add me..
    • Posts: 38 Member
      I'm 51 and trying to stay fit...I had kids later in life and have two elementary aged boys who I'm trying to keep up with. Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 23 Member
      Tweaked my lower back which is making running painful. Still pain is just weakness leaving the body isn't a
    • Posts: 376 Member
      Hey Everyone!

      I'm 51 and would love to have some active-on-MFP 50-something friends! I feel much younger in my mind, but menopause has made me feel older on the other hand. Losing weight through menopause is HARD. Last year I had 4KG that i wanted to lose and now I have 8KG to go... From foot surgery, recovery and then a sudden back problem (herniated disc) I had way less movement last year than "normal" and fell into a depression which sent me down the path of emotional eating. I was so glad to see 2019 go!! This is the year I reach my goal weight and just feel better in general. I'm determined!!

      Feel free to add me as a friend here :smile:
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