Over fifty and not giving up!

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  • juliedee6
    juliedee6 Posts: 46 Member
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    I'm 65 and since starting MFP in early January I've lost 10 pounds! I'd been trying to lose it for years. Here's some adivice besides tracking your food that won't cost you anything. I got a personal trainer at the gym and it has made all the difference to me. She is focused on endurance rather than weight lifting (however, she does have me use the weight machines and free weights.) The first thing she did was to have me take it easier on the cardio machines. I consistently was working at my maximum heart rate thinking that was best. She slowed me down to work within the heart range at which I burn fat. You can go to the Mayo Clinic website and there is a calculator to help you find it. Then, she gives me all of these different workouts using a balance ball and dumbbells. You could probably find plenty of these on the internet if you can't afford a personal trainer. You could also use a variety of workout DVDs. I had been using the same weight machines workout for years. Our bodies adapt to our activities and unless you keep your body guessing, you will hold on to your weight or have a hard time using it.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
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    I'm 50 and I need all the support I can get too! Add me!
  • dianellen54
    dianellen54 Posts: 3
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    I'm 57 and on my way to losing 40 to 50 pounds! I just started back on myfitnesspal after a 7 month lapse. Should have kept going! I have a very stressful job, and I'm a stress eater...so....you know! Anyway, I'd love to join your group!!!
  • MissMaggie3
    MissMaggie3 Posts: 2,464 Member
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    Me me me! I'm 53 and doing really well through mfp. Enjoying it too.
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
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    I turned 50 this past Nov. I have found the older I get the harder it is to lose so encouragement and accountibilty is a must!
  • blessmy5
    blessmy5 Posts: 95
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    I'm right on your heals at 48 and ready for a new healthy lifestyle!
  • kimbear
    kimbear Posts: 4
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    Count me in! I'm 54 and finding this forum a great way to stay on track :)
  • kimbear
    kimbear Posts: 4
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    I'm looking for friends over 50 as well. I'm 54. Count me in :)
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
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    bump
  • alienblonde1
    alienblonde1 Posts: 749 Member
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    Hey I'm 51 here's a group for us over 50




    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/374-50plus-with-50-0r-more-to-lose
  • phyllis26
    phyllis26 Posts: 5
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    Count me in ! I would love to be in this group. Great job in your weight lost! You will be at your goal before you know it.:smile:
  • rolly896
    rolly896 Posts: 12
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    Ill be your buddy! rolly896
  • Lala20112
    Lala20112 Posts: 71 Member
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    Sent a friend request Iam 51 and have been trying to lose weight since I was 40yrs old Ive been on here since nov.2011 and like u I dont intend on giving up this time..Lets do this!!
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
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    :flowerforyou: 52 here! I've been on for a couple of years. I am up and down a bit bit so much better than before! Let's do this together all! These should be the best years of our lives! Agree?!:wink:
  • hopeitworks
    hopeitworks Posts: 284 Member
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    Hi all. I'm 57 and could use some 50+ friends. I've been on MFP for a while. Lost a decent amount of weight, gained some back, and now trying again to lose it again, once and for all.
  • fluffy925
    fluffy925 Posts: 93 Member
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    I'm over 50 too, with a lot to lose and would love some friend requests!
  • vachm
    vachm Posts: 19 Member
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    51 here! Feel free to add me. Trying to get rid of the pinot grigio gut!
  • geecee77
    geecee77 Posts: 149 Member
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    Bump.....nice to meet you all
  • LuciaLongIsland
    LuciaLongIsland Posts: 815 Member
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    I just turned 60 and would love all of you as my friends.
  • juliepsaginaw
    juliepsaginaw Posts: 4 Member
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    Turning 51 in March... I'm in same boat as you are. I don't know how to add someone yet, but will try to figure it out so I can add you. I started using this site the end of November and to date I have healthily dropped 27 pounds. If I can do it, so can you!!

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