50+ women getting ready for 2021!

Hi! I am so happy to be here. I live in Los Angeles. 6 and a half years ago I lost over 80 lbs via a 12 step program and am still on it (CEA HOW-no matter what I do not eat white flour or refined sugar). Over the past 2.5 years since I started having hot flashes etc (I will be 52 next month) I have gained about 13 lbs back. I have decided to set goals on here with goal weight, drinking water, and exercise etc.I need to have more accountability than what I have now. I am feeling more motivated since I joined last night.

Hi. I'm 53 and looking to lose a lot. I am at my all time highest weight and I really need to take care of it. I lost weight 15 years ago and then my job changed a few times and I gained it all back and more. THis past year has been especially challenging.

Hi everyone, I just joing MFP this week and have been finding the food tracker really insightful. I am 58 and have finally come to terms with the fact that the weight that I've been steadily accumulating over the past ten years is starting to dramatically impact my overall health. I never ever thought I would get to over 200 lbs (I'm 5'5.5"), but just this week, I weighed in at 204 lbs. I am heavier than I have EVER been (including 2 pregnancies). Has anyone else found that weight gain became easier during and post menopause? I have been in denial for several years, but the final straw came when I put on one of my suit jackets in preparation for a Zoom job interview (ugh ugh ugh!), and it did not fit! Horrors! And, to top off my misery, I didn't get the job. Drat!

I am finally committed to getting back to a reasonable (for me) weight, which has nothing to do with BMI. I was considered 'overweight' by BMI standards when I was fittest and slimmest and very happy with my body, in my mid-twenties, so I've never felt this was an appropriate scale for me.

So happy to have found this forum, and hope to be able to receive and offer support to like-minded women.

P.S. Covid has not helped my diet habits one bit. Has anyone else discovered (or finally accepted) that they graze and drink high carb treats (snacks and booze) as a way to comfort themselves through times of stress? Have you managed to beat the cycle?

2021 is a new year, new adventure and new journey. Taking the leap of faith one step at a time. Need help with motivation so I am starting something new.

Hi everyone. I am from the UK and would love to join the Over 50’s group. I am a 52 year old Nurse and have restarted MFP today in the hope that after a lifetime of failed diet attempts I may actually succeed this time. I have to start putting my health as a priority and start some self love. Surely I can kick my sugar addiction? I have never joined forums / communities during my weight loss attempts before so I am hoping that having friends on here to motivate and support me maybe the thing that helps me reach my goal. Hello to you all x

I just turned 54 and this isn’t my first rodeo - I’m fed up with feeling out of control. I’ve got to make it work this time! Looking forward to meeting some great women.

Hi everyone
I’d like to join this 50+ group. I’m from Australia. Second attempt on MFP. I have 35 kgs to lose...omg! This is my first week. Still getting my head around this app. I did 10,000 steps yesterday for the first time in forever. Have managed to stay under my calorie goal so far...let’s see what the scales say at the end of this week. Looking forward to supporting you all and being supported. 🙂🙂🙂

Hi Y'all,
I'll be 58 next month, and would like to join your 50+ group. Tried MFP before, but it didn't last long. I allowed life and my bad health to get in the way. I have 99.6 lbs to lose. Looking forward to getting to know Y'all better.

Hello, I was 56 in October. Overweight nearly my entire adult life. I'm really looking forward to this group, and perhaps a few who would like to be a support and q/a MFP friend(s).