Hi looking for some mature weight loss friends!!

gaylelynnmc
gaylelynnmc Posts: 41
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Hi, I am looking for some mature weight loss friends, someone who knows what it is like to carry this weight and now have to work doubley hard to loose it. I am new here and have had a fantastic week....lets cheer each other on..thanks, Gayle
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  • Blackbuddy2012
    Blackbuddy2012 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I am starting this life change tomoww
  • Blackbuddy2012
    Blackbuddy2012 Posts: 2 Member
    My name is christine
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    Hi Gayle and welcome to the site!

    I started over a year ago and hit a bump last summer. I'm back at it and determined to get rid of the extra fat.
    I'm 55 years young and currently at 180, looking to get down to 130ish (depends how I feel and look to myself).
    I use Walk away the pounds (Leslie Sansone) for my cardio, and I use a kettlebell workout for strength training.

    Fell free to add me, my diary is open to public.
  • vomma2
    vomma2 Posts: 13
    Hi Gayle. Welcome! I just started this past week, so I'm a newbie too! Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • PLUMSGRL
    PLUMSGRL Posts: 1,134 Member
    Hi I am starting this life change tomoww

    No Christine, you started right now by being here. Tomorrow you will be continuing on your journey!:wink:
  • djjoann958
    djjoann958 Posts: 1
    Hi! I am 49 years old and I have struggled with my weight since my last child was born 23 years ago. Terrible isn't it? In my 30s I tried WW and lost 49 pounds. Then I went back to graduate school and then all the weight came back and then some. Over the past few years, I have lost about 30 pounds. 10 pounds came back on even though I started running. My clothes are getting tighter and I am so frustrated I could cry. I have tried WW again, calorie counting, South Beach diet and keep gaining and losing the same 10 pounds.
    I need a diet buddy or buddies to keep me motivated.
  • Cwilliams8676
    Cwilliams8676 Posts: 252 Member
    Anyone can add me I am a 35 yr old stay at home mom to 7:)
  • vomma2
    vomma2 Posts: 13
    Hi! I am 49 years old and I have struggled with my weight since my last child was born 23 years ago. Terrible isn't it? In my 30s I tried WW and lost 49 pounds. Then I went back to graduate school and then all the weight came back and then some. Over the past few years, I have lost about 30 pounds. 10 pounds came back on even though I started running. My clothes are getting tighter and I am so frustrated I could cry. I have tried WW again, calorie counting, South Beach diet and keep gaining and losing the same 10 pounds.
    I need a diet buddy or buddies to keep me motivated.

    Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • vomma2
    vomma2 Posts: 13
    Feel free to add me as a friend! We can cheer each other on!
  • mrsmel55
    mrsmel55 Posts: 168
    I am 55 and started about 3 months ago. This site is so helpful and has really made accountable to myself. And I don't want to mess up this time. All my life I have had weight issues, When I was in 7th grade and weighed 105, I thought I was fat. When I was a teenager and all the other girls were slim and I weighed 150, I thought I was fat. Now at 55, I hit nearly 300 and I KNOW I am fat. My starting weight on January 17 was 271. Today I am at 238 and I feel better, am exercising and am determined to do this. Anybody want to be my friend, please do. I will be here for a while.
  • baycat107
    baycat107 Posts: 165 Member
    Hi, I'm Trish. I'm 53, and have been here since August 2011. I welcome friends my age, because it seems likes it's harder to lose weight at this stage of my life. Add me if you like! :)
  • michellelhartwig
    michellelhartwig Posts: 486 Member
    Feel free to add me as well (anyone!!)! I'm 35 and a mom of two wonderfully naughty boys ages 10 and 5! I've struggled with my weight my entire life and 30 days ago today, I decided it was time to change! Good luck to you all!!!
  • grayruto
    grayruto Posts: 4 Member
    Hi Gayle....Im Carrie and I just started yesterday. I have 55 lbs to lose and Im really ready to do it. Im committed for the long haul. Im 47...feel free to add me if you would like.
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    Hi! I've been the 'fat girl' in my family all my life and that's changing!!!!! add me!
  • gcarpenter55
    gcarpenter55 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi - I am Ginger and started about two weeks ago. So far I have lost 6 1/2 lbs. I am 56 years old and my doctor put the fear of God in me so I am very motivated (blood sugar too high). So I need to lose weight, exercise, more and get that blood sugar down. Anyone with blood sugar lowering suggestions, I'd love to compare notes.

    My starting point was 213, and my first goal is 175. Doing well now, but I leave for a cruise in 2 weeks, so I hope I can keep it up.
  • nikkiprickett
    nikkiprickett Posts: 412 Member
    add my mom!!

    her username is tawni45 :)
  • Railr0aderTony
    Railr0aderTony Posts: 6,803 Member
    Hi, I am looking for some mature weight loss friends,


    Define Mature? Age or attitude? im 42 in age.
  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    Don't know how mature I am, but I will be 60 in a couple weeks. Anyone can add me, I am on here every day and happy to support people. I will nag you if you don't log in.
  • M4nnsW1fe
    M4nnsW1fe Posts: 28 Member
    Hi, I am going to start the 21 day challenge tommorrow
  • _HeyMommy_
    _HeyMommy_ Posts: 323 Member
    Hi! I just joined last week.. my name is Cori and I am a 40 yo sahm. I have 40 lbs to lose, hopefully
    by september. Excited to "meet" new people and create an awesome support system here. Anyone that
    would like to add me..please feel free! We can do this!!!
  • pholbert
    pholbert Posts: 575 Member
    Justed wanted to say Hi. I am 55 and have lost weight here and some before I joined MFP. This has been a great resource for me. I am getting to the point I want to maintain. But I still plan on being here everyday to keep me on track. This will work for you if you are determined to make it work. Even at our age. You can add me if you like.
  • Mairi58
    Mairi58 Posts: 2
    Hello to all - just joined. I think I qualify at 59!
    Increasing weight now and something has to be done.
    Hope I will get support from this site.

    Mairi x
  • debs6
    debs6 Posts: 232 Member
    Hi - I am definitely mature- like old cheese at 55. I have been losing weight for a year now and am approaching my goal and adapting as I go. I have reduced my goal by another 2 kilos- but intend staying here once I start maintenance. I don't want to risk gaining after all the hard work of losing 40 kilos - which is roughly 88lbs. Add me if you want . Good luck with your journey!
  • IngeliseA
    IngeliseA Posts: 6 Member
    Hi, my name is Ingelise. I have been on here for about a month or so but only read the posts. I decided to join in today because this board seems to fit me. I am 57 and have needed to lose weight for most of my life and like several of you, I have lost and gained and repeated the cycle many times. I am determined this time and I think the support is what I have been lacking all along! Please add me so I to can be accountable. I am struggling with what to eat, I seem to choose healthy foods but by the end of the day, I am usually over the amount of calories set out for me.
  • LegzyK
    LegzyK Posts: 172 Member
    Hi, my name is Karen, I'm 51, I've been on MFP for 215 days as of today! I've lost 19lbs with about 8 to10 more to reach my goal. I now need to begin to firm up my mid section & maintain. I really enjoy this site and would love to support & be supported by particularly but not necessarily ladies battling menopause. I have some awesome friends that I couldn't have achieved this without! Please add & let the cheering begin :flowerforyou:
  • Reddak98
    Reddak98 Posts: 58 Member
    Yes it is a pain to carry the extra weight and hard to lose when we get older. It is very helpful to have friends / support. Does 60 qualify as mature? (Give me my senior discount)
  • marticapitt
    marticapitt Posts: 27 Member
    Hi Gayle. I'm 54 and mentally feel 35, so I want a 35 yo looking body to go with my personality! Looking to give and get as much support as possible!
  • jmbedilion
    jmbedilion Posts: 7
    Hi Everybody, I am 29 and a stay-at-home mom of a 1 1/2 year old and am starting to struggle. I find having friends on my site helps me stay motivated. Would anybody like to add me as a friend? I would be happy to have anybody join me. I have at least 15-20 more pounds to lose.
  • mccarol1956
    mccarol1956 Posts: 422 Member
    Hi, I am Carol and I am 55 years old. Joined January 8th and have lost about 28 lbs so far. I walk, hike and occasionally do Kettlebells for my working out. Feel free to add me.

    There is also a group on here for folks 50+!
  • dottheyes30
    dottheyes30 Posts: 39 Member
    Hi I'm Dot and I also belong to the 55+ club. Everyone is really supportive and friendly. I have lost 7 pounds in the two weeks since I joined. I have not been able to lose anything for two years since I quit smoking. Feel free to add me.:drinker:

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