I'm starting over and hope I succeed this time. My name is Jan and I live in Texas. I work full time and sit in a cube in front of a computer all day. I know I will never lose this extra weight if I don't start moving. I'm 61, mother of 2 and grandmother of 1.

My name is Nana and I live in Tennesse. I am a Life member of another group but have not been motivated to attend meetings. I hope and think this is going to work for me. I know of others who have lost with fitness pal. I am retired but active doing lots but not exercising which I have just committed to doing 3 times a week. I hope all of my new friends will help me. It is important for me to lose the weight to maintain good health. I am caring for others in my family and have neglected myself.

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I am Gail , 62 retired, I have 3 grown Sons. No grandchildren yet. I started my journey in September, I love this site for keeping track of my calories. My Hubby and I are on a track to lose 40 pounds to feel better. I wlll accepts friends to help each other to goal..
My downfall is carbs.

Hi I just turn 54 on Thanksgiving day. Can I still join this group? I'm a grandmother of 4 if that helps

Hello Everyone! I've got at least 50lbs to lose to feel totally comfortable in my skin. I've tried many diets and once I don't see any results, I lose interest and feel a little depressed. I feel like I have to almost starve to lose a pound. Ridiculous! My metabolism (to lose weight) has slowed to a crawl. But, eat the wrong thing and Bam! no problem gaining it! LOL!

This group is sort of a mixed blessing. On one hand, I'm glad I'm not alone. On the other hand, I'm sorry for us all in our frustration to lose the weight.

Have a great day everyone!:flowerforyou:

Hi, my name is Liinda and I live in Burbank, WA. I am a 63 year old wife of 34 years, mother and grandmother. Have lost weight on PRISM before but it just keeps coming back. Felt the best when eating closet to natural as possible. I am working out at Gold's gym three days a week with my workout buddy. Trying to get a few friends from my church to join me in this battle.

HI all. I have been on MFP off and on for awhile but have been faithful now for 24 days and have lost 11 lbs. I am 58. I lost about 65 lbs 9 years ago on Michael Thurmond 6WBM. I use many of the things I learned then but try not to limit any food groups. Health and life issues caused the weight gain again.

I battle arthritis (will probably need a knee but am trying to hold that off), mild asthma and occasional Atrial Fibrillation.

I am married to my junior high sweetheart (long story) and we are semi-retired in Northern Michigan.

I want to be healthy again and pain free.

Nice to meet you all.

You can also join us in "Fit After 50!"

Hi,

I'm Linda, age 57,retired, married 29 years, two children. I have about 40 lbs to lose, give or take five. I gained about 30 lbs since my breast cancer treatment and am still on Aromasin. I will be five years post chemo/radiation in Feb. I've lost as much as 14 lbs in past attempts, only to end up gaining it all back. I gained 7 lbs this summer providing hospice care for a family member. Long hours, no physical activity. During my first chemo round I got very sick and ended up in the hospital for a week, lost ten pounds and when I got out, gradually gained back the ten and another ten pretty quickly. The last ten has slowly crept on and off (much faster on than off, lol) but I always seem to give up. I just haven't had the will power I used to have. I've been pretty healthy most of my life, exercised more on than off, kept my weight in a pretty good range until I hit about 45, then started to gain. It just seemed to take so much effort after that point that I sort of let things slip. My motivation to lose is pretty strong but I don't want to get discouraged and quit this time till I reach my goal. I realize it will be a lifelong project getting there and staying there. My blood pressure is great. Lipid panels were okay but I do need to get them rechecked. My Mom had early onset Alzheimer's, so that is a big motivation to get in the fitness as well. My biggest downfall has been my addiction to genealogy, which has me spending too much time sitting at the computer.

I see that a lot of us are in the same boat. So hard to lose the weight at this age. It just sticks like glue. I just joined MFP today after watching Dr. Phil's show on the PINK Method and researching a bit, finding people mention this site. I can't believe how much easier it has been to add what you eat into this program. I am amazed and very pleased although I've only entered one day so far. I used the Prevention site in the past and another as well (can't remember the name) and it took sooooo much time to enter the foods in it became like a part-time job. The food search feature seems a vast improvement over the others.

Anyway, I talk too much. lol I wish us all the best luck here.

Hi Nana! I too, live in the great state of TN. I am 57 years old and retired also. Although, I might be entering the work force again soon. I have been married for 39 years and have two children. When I was working, weight gain wasn't an issue, but after three years of retirement, the lbs. started accumulating. I have going to the "Y" for the last couple of weeks and I feel better. I just started MFP today and am looking for some friends. Good luck on your endeavor and let me know if I can provide any additional support / encouragement.

Randy

Hi,my name is Linda,I am 55 years old mother of two grown married adult children and two grandaughters.I need encouragement,i have lost weight many times before,but can never keep it off.I always had excuse but I will try harder this time,nd try to make healthier choices.

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using this website to log in what you are eating is a great way to start.

Set some small goals- a few suggestions
1. keeping your calorie total under the recommended level to lose weight
2. don't get hung up trying to follow a diet just be concerned with how many calories you are taking in- you can work on improving what foods you are eating later like trying to get fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains.
3. For exercise if that hasn't been something you've done before just try something simple and free like walking 20-30 minutes a day.

Happy New Years to the 55 and over group. I live in Houston, Texas. I am 58 years old and a recent empty nester. I am the single mother of a 19 year old son who has moved out for college. I started with MFP in September and it has really been a successful tool. My doctor wanted me to start a food log as a way to lose weight. I tried several programs and this one is the easiest and most convenient one I found.

Most of my adult life has been one diet after another with periods of gaining back all the weight in between. I am not looking at this as a diet but a new way of life. I eat what I want and am not on any specific food plan, just trying to stay within the calorie level on MFP. I would look forward to having more friends to support and to support me.

Hi. My name is Kathy. I'm married, have two grown sons and two grandchildren. I work full time.

I'v e been on and off MFP for several years. It is a great tool and I need to utilize it more.

I've struggled with my weight most of my life but since turning 50+ it has really been a battle. Hope to lose 15 pounds by June 1st. That doesn't sound like a lot but it is SLOW GOING. I'm looking for others who are in it for the long run.

Hello my name I s Kevin. I am married and living in the Philippines until around November or December. Then I will return to America. I am working very hard to lose my body fat and get a little muscle as well. I thought I would shed my pounds here in Asia before going stateside because the food here is conducive to weight loss