50+ women getting ready for 2021!

Over the past decade, my body shape is definitely not what it use to be. Over the course of a year (and I'm not kidding about this), I went up into the double letter cup sizes making finding clothes that fit a real challenge. And can we please talk about style?! Too many clothiers still cater to the young, forgetting there's a whole demographic of us who like looking smart, seeking clothes that better fit our unique personalities.

If anyone can point me to sites you really like, please share. I'm a tall woman (5'8.5"), who wears between a 10 and 14, depending on the manufacturer and how they're sizing goes. Biggest issues are long legs paired with a very short waist, along with that ample chest area.

Thanks for the advice!

I am 56 years old. I have done WW in the past with great success. I maintained my weight for about 6 years, I believe. Without ww. I have had a Fitbit for at least that long. It seemed to be if I get at least 12,500 steps a day, that I could keep the weight off. This year has been a different story. I hurt my leg so couldn't walk, that got better then I hurt my back. In activity and lost any control over my food intake. Weight has gone way up. I am determined that I can get better control, and will exercise at least 5 days a week. Looking forward to having like mined people to chat with.

Me too! I'm 59 and I'm back to MFP! Back in 2012 I successfully lost 40 lbs with the support of the amazing MFP community and the great MFP tools. I've been able to keep the weight off until... LOCKDOWN. And... UGH... I've gained 20 lbs since March, thanks to boredom eating, stress eating, no gym access. I'm frustrated with myself because I KNOW better! So here I am... ready to start logging again and looking forward to reading amazing inspirational stories and posts again!

Sadly, I'm terrible at coming up with names. I've been trying to think of something good, but no luck so far.

Hi There! I'm not "new" per se but have really only used the app to track foods. I could really use the accountability...2020 has not been my most stellar year for health. I am 53 and have about 40lbs to lose. I love to run and just purchased a treadmill so I'm planning to start there and add some bootcamp/strength training type classes (on an app) as well.

Hi everyone! I'm new to MFP (started in October). Can I join too? I'll be 50 this July. I'd love some 50 something year old role models:). I lost 30 pounds this year and have another 30 or so to go.

Please count me in. I would love to join you. I have put on so much weight during COVID restrictions. Can't weight to reshape my body.

******The Group has been formed. Please join! The name is Women over 50 Ready for 2021. click on the link or go to Community, then groups and search for Women over 50 Ready for 2021.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/139104-women-over-50-ready-for-2021

Hoping to make new friends and find inspiration.

Thanks newdoda . I will look that up. Sounds interesting.

Hi I would love to be a part of the group! I am 53, and I have lost 56 lbs so far, but still a long way to go. Staying motivated is hard and I could use some help.

Hello all,
51 in May. I have about 45lbs. to lose. my goal is to build muscle and be healthy. Feeling just awful after gaining all my weight back and I am also back on meds. which really bums me out. I am ready and determined to reach my goals would love to have more fit friends to support and encourage each other. My starting weight is 190.6 my goal is 145 or close too. I started lifting which I really love though I'm still somewhat of a newbie also, doing yoga and for cardio I walk or use my elliptical.
Feel free to add me anyone

Just found this group. I've been on my current weight loss routine for 2 months. I've lost 21 pounds so far and need to lose another 30. I'm 53, 5'3, and currently 149 lbs. 2020 was no picnic plus the added fun of menopause. I had COVID back in August and it wiped me out. I ended up in the hospital twice but not with breathing issues. I left the hospital the second time determined to take control of my health. There is so little else that I can control, right? I am eating about 1400 calories a day (no sugar or refined flour and no red meat). I also walk an hour a day broken into morning and evening. On my morning walk, I throw in arms. It's dark at 5 AM so no one can see how crazy I must look. In the evening, my adult kids walk with me. They have moved back in post COVID. Continued success to all......

I looked into this app last week and found it interesting compared to WW. I also just found this group today. Hi, I'm Lynda and I am 58. I've been unemployed since last March due to the pandemic and have put more weight on instead of losing like I need to. I have PCOS, Asthma and Diabetes 2, chronic depression and anxiety. I live with my husband 9who is a hoarder) and have two boys 28 (dad to my 6yo granddaughter-They both turn a year older next month, March) and 21 (away for college). The last couple of weeks I have been having trouble with not going to bed until wee hours in the morning and binge eating.

Hello, I have a question, I'm new and need help setting my percentages on the goals setting. I am 68 , no exercise program, need to lose 50lbs. I'm in good health. Thank you for your help and tips.

Hi. I just turned 50 and boy-o-boy I hear my mother’s voice shooting out of my mouth when she said your body changes in your 50’s. So with that said. I had lost 70lbs last year and with issues of a slipped disk that sits on my sciatic nerve where I have tried everything other then surgery. I find no relief. So in turn, I have gained the weight back plus some. Can’t live like this any longer. I have always been active... but I feel so defeated now . I had plenty of time feeling sorry for myself. So here I am trying again. Reading people’s journey on here sure has helped motivate me!