60 this year and lost 1/2 my body weight
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love to join this group - just cant seem to get my self in gear. need to lose at least 40 pounds. i am old 75 -1
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@oldiebutgoody
Your only as old as you feel as the cliche goes. I'm a RN. I've seen 75 year olds that look 50 and I've see 50 year olds that look 90!
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I am 64 and this is not my first time at this rodeo unfortunately. I just started keeping track on MFP again a little under a week ago. At a little under 5'4 and a starting weight of 220 I don't quite need to lose half my body weight. I am a lifetime yo yo dieter and have successfully lost a lot of weight in the past. I'm usually pretty good at keeping it off for a few years (usually around 5 or so) before it creeps back on. I really need to get off this hamster wheel, it's exhausting, lol. It does get harder as you get older so I'm hoping I can get healthy again and this time MAINTAIN.3
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Good for you Sharon 7986! It is a huge accomplishment.dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »Why don't we make a community/group of women who are in their 50's who need to lose half their body weight? I think we could do a lot to support each other!
What do you all think? @pdd1216 @Jem594 @cymande1961 and anyone else!
This is my first attempt at posting here so I don´t really know how it works, but I would be interested in trying such a group. I also am in my 50s and need to lose almost half my body weight. I am at my highest weight ever. Once in my lifetime I lost 75 pounds, and slowly gained it back over 8 years. Then I lost 85 pounds, kept it off for 4 years and but then gained it back (and more) over the next 6 years. At my age and condition now, I am not capable of exercising as much as I did before so I have less confidence about being able to do it now. The fact that someone can do it at 60 is very inspiring.
Can someone explain to me how I will find this thread again? It happened to pop up on the side of my screen when I was logging my food. At this point I am not sure how to navigate this site. If I don´t respond it will be because I lost the thread and don´t know how to follow-up. @dodieneatfreakwannabe
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Hello Ideas2 (sorry I don’t know your name). I’ve sent you an invite to the group. It’s actually 2:45am here to I won’t chat but hope you see the link in your messages xGood for you Sharon 7986! It is a huge accomplishment.dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »Why don't we make a community/group of women who are in their 50's who need to lose half their body weight? I think we could do a lot to support each other! What do you all think? @pdd1216 @Jem594 @cymande1961 and anyone else!
This is my first attempt at posting here so I don´t really know how it works, but I would be interested in trying such a group. I also am in my 50s and need to lose almost half my body weight. I am at my highest weight ever. Once in my lifetime I lost 75 pounds, and slowly gained it back over 8 years. Then I lost 85 pounds, kept it off for 4 years and but then gained it back (and more) over the next 6 years. At my age and condition now, I am not capable of exercising as much as I did before so I have less confidence about being able to do it now. The fact that someone can do it at 60 is very inspiring.
Can someone explain to me how I will find this thread again? It happened to pop up on the side of my screen when I was logging my food. At this point I am not sure how to navigate this site. If I don´t respond it will be because I lost the thread and don´t know how to follow-up. @dodieneatfreakwannabe
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I am 64 and this is not my first time at this rodeo unfortunately. I just started keeping track on MFP again a little under a week ago. At a little under 5'4 and a starting weight of 220 I don't quite need to lose half my body weight. I am a lifetime yo yo dieter and have successfully lost a lot of weight in the past. I'm usually pretty good at keeping it off for a few years (usually around 5 or so) before it creeps back on. I really need to get off this hamster wheel, it's exhausting, lol. It does get harder as you get older so I'm hoping I can get healthy again and this time MAINTAIN.
Hello Jaded989 (sorry I don’t know your name). It’s 2:45am here in the UK so I must get some sleep, but I’ve just sent you a link to the group. It should be in your messages0 -
I am 64 and this is not my first time at this rodeo unfortunately. I just started keeping track on MFP again a little under a week ago. At a little under 5'4 and a starting weight of 220 I don't quite need to lose half my body weight. I am a lifetime yo yo dieter and have successfully lost a lot of weight in the past. I'm usually pretty good at keeping it off for a few years (usually around 5 or so) before it creeps back on. I really need to get off this hamster wheel, it's exhausting, lol. It does get harder as you get older so I'm hoping I can get healthy again and this time MAINTAIN.
Hello oldiebutgoodie (sorry I don’t know your name). It’s almost 3:00am in the UK so I can’t chat right now. I have sent to an invite to join the group. You should get a message0 -
Way to go! I turn 48 next week and would love to join the group please.0
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Congrats to you! What an accomplishment! I wonder how much exercise you did? You must feel great!0
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I'm 64 and on my way to lose at least half my body weight. Started losing after starting a new RN position without a micro manager and without trying I started losing weight. Then after gallbladder surgery, during recouping, read up on Keto, and actively started to participate in a diet. Today finally got below 200!
9/14/20-255 lbs (Unfortunately second time this heavy)
12/15/20- 243 lbs
5/3/21- 240.5 lbs
5/14/21- 232.2 lbs started MFP
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21- 222.2 lbs
8/1/21- 212 lbs
9/1/21- 200 lbs
9/7/21- 199.4 lbs!!!!!!
My ultimate goal is back to 122 lbs. Had got down to this in 2009 and only kept it off for 5 years and got lazy. I felt the best at this weight. I'm only 5'4". I had so much energy. Had a tibial plateau fracture in 2015 and had to learn to walk again. After years of having to go up 1 step at a time and meeting my other foot to it, about a week ago, I can now alternate steps going upstairs.
9/12/21-198 lbs-I do 99 minutes/8 miles on my Elliptical on my 3 days off/week. Stayed on track this week with my Net Carbs and Calories. Have to go shopping today for new uniforms. I can't continue to roll the waist down on my pants any longer. Down 57 lbs so far!1 -
Good job! I'm 57 and working on an 80 lb loss journey. I've got a little over 20 lb to go! Friend request sent!2
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Thanks so much for sharing your victory. Congratulations! That's incredible, and you look so good. I was always worried about my face sagging with losing weight at my age, but you look fantastic. I'm in the same boat as you were once in, and I want out. I'm 61, 230 pounds (16 stones 6 pounds) and about 5'4". I would love to join your group for the advice, if you don't mind.0
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Congrats to you! What an accomplishment! I wonder how much exercise you did? You must feel great!
Hello Rosemarie
I have to confess I do no exercise at all. I have an inland waterway boat (canal boat) that I use most weekends when the English weather isn’t too bad, but other than that, am sedentary. Just running up and down the stairs at my family’s beck and call!0 -
Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Congrats to you! What an accomplishment! I wonder how much exercise you did? You must feel great!
Sorry I missed part of your message. I actually feel 30 years younger. Before I needed help to get off the floor or go up
the stairs. I’ll be 60 at the beginning of December and the last time I weighed this weight I was maybe 25. People that haven’t seen me for a little while call me the incredible shrinking woman, which I think is hilarious. My mum used to say that she felt overwhelmed when I used to sit near her because I was so big compared to her. Honestly, finding what works for you is the hardest bit. Once it starts to come off and keeps doing that, you really don’t mind eating that way. I feel that I have found my golden key. I’m hoping everyone who has reached out, finds theirs0 -
Good job! I'm 57 and working on an 80 lb loss journey. I've got a little over 20 lb to go! Friend request sent!
That’s wonderful. Home stretch and then the treat of finding clothes to make the most of your new shape. I have bought so many clothes on this journey (loads of them with tags on still). Now I can’t wear them so mixed emotions. Keep going!! Xx0 -
MaggieQ1960 wrote: »Thanks so much for sharing your victory. Congratulations! That's incredible, and you look so good. I was always worried about my face sagging with losing weight at my age, but you look fantastic. I'm in the same boat as you were once in, and I want out. I'm 61, 230 pounds (16 stones 6 pounds) and about 5'4". I would love to join your group for the advice, if you don't mind.
Thank you Maggie
To be honest I’m shocked at the response to my story. 3,000 MFP members have read it, and 76 members have contacted me. I started a group thinking I might make a friend, and it’s snowballed. I will send you a link to the group as it will be easier to find the lovely people who want to stay in touch.
Face is absolutely fine after 141 pounds lost, but the rest only looks great when I’m dressed!!
I will be happy to offer advice and support whenever possible. Bear in mind that I’m in the UK and almost everyone else is in USA so big time difference. Also I work full time, so there may be delays in me responding.
Will sort out the link to the group now x1 -
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60 yo in the same boat as many who have posted. Please send me an invite too please!0
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dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »Why don't we make a community/group of women who are in their 50's who need to lose half their body weight? I think we could do a lot to support each other! What do you all think? @pdd1216 @Jem594 @cymande1961 and anyone else!
I would like to join - I just started today and also need to lose half the body weight
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Hi Sharon, wow, congrats to you? How long did this leg of your journey take? Your post has clearly resonated with so many of us, and been so inspirational, thank you!
"@dodieneatfreakwannabe wrote: »
Why don't we make a community/group of women who are in their 50's who need to lose half their body weight? I think we could do a lot to support each other! What do you all think? @pdd1216 @Jem594 @cymande1961 and anyone else! "
I am 5'4", need to lose 1/2 my weight and am 61 - I would also love to join in a support group chat/thread. Help!2 -
Just started my weight loss journey again. Reading these inspirational stories give me hope that I can get this 70 pounds off of me for good and keep it off. I am 5'3" and want to be healthy again.0
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I would love an invite too, if you started a group.0
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@Sharon7986 Thank you for the feed back LOL. Profile picture is a couple of years old.... Happy to join in with the chat group. I have a number of relatives in England... I am originally from Manchester... not sure if that is good or bad LOL1
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@Sharon7986
Did you open a thread? I would like to join it.0 -
Found my invite. TY0
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Wow! Congratulations! I'm 5'2" and I have 100+ to lose and I'm over 50. I'm so happy to meet you and to know this journey is possible. Thank you for sharing. It really inspires people like me who feel daunted by taking their very first steps on this journey.
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Congrats on your Weight Loss! I would like to join. My son is getting married next year and I would love to lose 50 pounds!0
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I would like to join too, I am 59 and have over 100lbs to lose, would be grateful of the support. Day 1 for me, again 😢0
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