Anyone in their 50's?

Johnk942
Johnk942 Posts: 109 Member
edited December 22 in Introduce Yourself
I have amazing friends on here. But, I am wondering if more of my peers are making use of MFP? I am 57 and making great progress! Up for some mutual encouragement.

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  • SpinforCals
    SpinforCals Posts: 115 Member
    51 here. Keep up the good work
  • ehullett
    ehullett Posts: 1 Member
    49, will be 50 in November
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,550 Member
    edited August 2019
    I just turned 60 on Sunday.
  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,024 Member
    54 here , lost 62 lbs so far.
  • MtnGirl708
    MtnGirl708 Posts: 3 Member
    I’m 58, and just getting started!
  • slimmyjimmy68
    slimmyjimmy68 Posts: 1 Member
    51 in 2 weeks and been on here for just 10 days. 1200 calories a day, holiday body wanted!
  • Adjie61
    Adjie61 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I'm new and in my 50s
  • firstclass2c
    firstclass2c Posts: 7 Member
    51 here. Need to drop 30. In good health. Need to find some local friends for hiking and exercise.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    Hi all 56 started again a couple of months ago but this time included friends and it seems to be working needed to lose 1stone 6 lbs and so far last 8lb a lb a week so getting there, friend mecif you want.
  • Luke_rabbit
    Luke_rabbit Posts: 1,031 Member
    I'm 54. Started counting calories in my head at the beginning of July. My adult son was using this app and I decided that would be easier. I'm down 5 pounds since the end of April - 4 of them since I started counting calories. Want to lose at least 10 more.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    I've been 57 for 2 months now.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    Getting there another lb gone yippee.
  • firstclass2c
    firstclass2c Posts: 7 Member
    Good morning, Weighed in today and down 2.8lbs this week!
    Great start for the first week.
  • biggiwig4483
    biggiwig4483 Posts: 90 Member
    I am 50. Feel great in my body, way better than when I was 20 or 30.
  • Ostrich218
    Ostrich218 Posts: 14 Member
    Hello, first post I’m 52, managed to gain 20lbs over the last 2-3 years having dropped 60 lbs 5 years before

    I’m ashamed to be back to this point because I did so well for years, but I got smug, stopped tracking well, lost control and hit menopausal hormonal swings

    Part of me wonders why bother at my age and the other part is going “I ain’t dead” yet (Terry Pratchett reference for those in the know)

    Diets always start on Monday and as I’m on vacation and my husband’s birthday is tomorrow I’ve decided Monday is the day for me too.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    greyhoundwalker wrote: »
    I’m 54, have lost 28lb since Jan this year. 12lb more to go to get my BMI under 25. Deliberately doing this slowly so I haven’t lost any energy or felt deprived.

    Slow and steady is better than a quick fix and you are not likely to keep it off.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    Ostrich218 wrote: »
    Hello, first post I’m 52, managed to gain 20lbs over the last 2-3 years having dropped 60 lbs 5 years before

    I’m ashamed to be back to this point because I did so well for years, but I got smug, stopped tracking well, lost control and hit menopausal hormonal swings

    Part of me wonders why bother at my age and the other part is going “I ain’t dead” yet (Terry Pratchett reference for those in the know)

    Diets always start on Monday and as I’m on vacation and my husband’s birthday is tomorrow I’ve decided Monday is the day for me too.

    You are never to old to start!
  • sugaraddict4321
    sugaraddict4321 Posts: 15,895 MFP Moderator
    If anyone is interested, there are some regular threads in addition to this one for folks in your age group. :)

    For the ladies - Here's a link to a very nice group of 50+ ladies that have a monthly support thread:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10757359/women-ages-50-for-august-2019#latest

    this is middle-agers group:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10485058/the-middle-agers-group-upper-30s-40s-amp-50ish-folks#latest

    and here's a mixed-gender 50s thread like this one:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10716128/men-women-in-their-50s-starting-anew-in-2019#latest
  • Stefan0408
    Stefan0408 Posts: 1 Member
    Turned 56 last Sunday. The best is yet to come 😀. Just getting started here.
  • shewhoismany
    shewhoismany Posts: 182 Member
    Hi! My name is Karen. I'm 54. I am here to finally lose that extra "baby weight". Okay, my youngest is almost 12, so I have been putting this off for a while. MFP is great for tracking and friends are helpful for encouragement and accountability.

    Good luck!
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    Stefan0408 wrote: »
    Turned 56 last Sunday. The best is yet to come 😀. Just getting started here.

    Happy birthday for last Sunday.
  • kballard1966
    kballard1966 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi, I'm 53! I'm starting again. I've been back to it for about 3 weeks. Any of you can add me if you need extra support because I know I need help and motivation.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    kballard1966 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm 53! I'm starting again. I've been back to it for about 3 weeks. Any of you can add me if you need extra support because I know I need help and motivation.
    kballard1966 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm 53! I'm starting again. I've been back to it for about 3 weeks. Any of you can add me if you need extra support because I know I need help and motivation.

    Ths is my 3rd time back but determined this time, I'll support you if you want!
  • J_Fabulous
    J_Fabulous Posts: 63 Member
    I'm closer to 52 than I am to 51.
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,770 Member
    Happy weekend!
  • RockingRican
    RockingRican Posts: 217 Member
    50 in October
  • DJMKT
    DJMKT Posts: 39 Member
    55! Just recommitted this week to focusing on my health and fitness. 63 lbs to lose, it has taken time to put it on so being realistic in my goals. Focusing on incremental smaller goals to get me to where I want to be.
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