Men & Women in their 50s starting anew in 2019!

Im in from Michigan! Starting over, again! Down3 lbs from first week so feel pretty good about it! Just logging meals,steps, water and making better choices. Nice to meet you all.

I'm 50 years old and in North Carolina. I gained back some weight which I am now having to lose. fun times lol.

Hi! I am in. I am married but husband is not on the same lifestyle so I will check here for inspiration now and then! After getting sick of clothes just being too tight I looked up leptin and leptin resistance and realized what works best for me is a high protein breakfast and cutting out processed foods (including the obvious breads, rice and sugar). Since I associate "fun" with "food" it's a challenge!

Hello all. I am enjoying reading your posts.

My foot pain (achilles tendonitis) was a little less yesterday so I went for a long walk with the dogs. It was nice to walk like a normal person. Pain was back today unfortunately. I am going to start swimming tonight as an alternative. I walk like I am 97 instead of 57. It's depressing.

One of my goals for the year was to learn to make a good load of bread. I rarely eat bread that is packaged because it just doesn't have much taste to me. This weekend I made a loaf of 6 grain bread. Proud of myself because it turned out great. Very tasty and healthy.

Exercise Hack: Beach Body On Demand on my phone. I like the variety of workout choices and I can access it via my phone so it is doable anywhere. No excuses!

Welcome to our newbies!

@tensquaredlives, would you mind sharing the recipe for the bread?

My exercise hack is to compete against myself. Except for today. I've been adding one minute to my bike riding each day. Today was an emotional, stressful day and I just didn't have it in me to do any exercise. I did "make" myself do 30 minutes though, thinking I might do the rest tonight, but it's not going to happen. Going to bed early and watch Arrested Development. That should help!

Welcome to all the new members! This group is so positive and supportive, I know you will succeed checking in here.
I am not sure exactly what hack means but My exercise hack is trying to beat my speed from the last time. I use the map my ride or walk app, and I try to do my regular route just a little faster than the time before.
I don't listen to music, I like to just enjoy the quiet, (I am a high school teacher and sometimes quiet is such a treat), and reflect on my day.

I'm in. . . Add me as a friend. I have lost weight before but since I am 57 I am detirmind to make this a lifestyle change. This time there is more focus on weight training, riding the mtn bike and martial arts for fun. In the past my focus was on the mtn bike.
I am happy to talk and help anyone make their change too.

Really stressful day at work, but a different reaction to it...instead of heading straight for the biscuits and chocolate I couldn't eat my lunch. If this keeps up I'll hit my target in now time lol.

@PartyPerson funny how easily the tests/challenges come along. Yesterday I was so strong and feeling powerful about the new start......today, out of my routine, started at the dentist......didn't get my AM break exercise, nor was I home to make a healthy lunch. Numb from Novocain, I went for the quick and easy, a 7 layer burrito. When I returned to work I saw how many calories I had consumer....UGGHHH..... so easy to get off track. Let's stay focused on what we REALLY want...….drop those pounds! Let's do this!!