40 Something - Need to lose 50lbs - Need some buddies!

patty43ck
patty43ck Posts: 248 Member
edited December 18 in Introduce Yourself
Just joined today uploaded all my meals today and downloaded the app for my android. I have already been exercising regularly (4-5 days a week) since February and have been very frustrated that I haven't lost much weight. In the back of mind I know it is because I am probably eating more than I should and I need to track it better so here I am. I am hoping that the extra benefit of an online support community will help me as well. I need to lose 50 lbs and I am in it to win it this time.
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  • sonya140
    sonya140 Posts: 1
    need to lose 50 too.Here I go!
  • kerbylin
    kerbylin Posts: 9 Member
    Hi there: I joined yesterday. I am miserable and can't seem to think of anything except for weight. I would love to set my mind to it and really lose the weight this year. I am getting to the age where it is difficult to take it off. I completely understand your needs. I would love to work with you in this endeavor and hopefully together, we can not only gain friendship, but get healthy at the same time.

    Linda
  • KatrinaG2012
    KatrinaG2012 Posts: 354 Member
    Welcome! Will send a friends request. I am a very young 50 but I have a similar amount tose.
  • patty43ck
    patty43ck Posts: 248 Member
    Well lets do this together. I have lost motivation so many times before but this is the longest I have ever stayed with exercising. I think I have that part down and it has become habit. Trouble is...I just love my food and kept telling myself "I don't eat that much". I think I will shock myself when I actually start tracking it. I think the phone App will help me a lot because there is no convenience of telling myself "Oh I will add it later when I get back home or to my desk". No excuses!!
  • rew1469
    rew1469 Posts: 25 Member
    Welcome feel free to add me.
  • darleenb
    darleenb Posts: 1 Member
    I too have been exercising regularly with no weight loss. I think I have been under the impression that since I am exercising and eating sensibly (usually), that I should still lose weight. My exercise includes spinning which is pretty intense. Well, I started using the diary last Friday and logging in all my exercise and food intake and was I surprised at how fast I got the my goal calories for the day! This was a real wake up call. I have 25 to lose.... Also need encouragement!!
  • kerbylin
    kerbylin Posts: 9 Member
    25lbs doesn't sound like that much when I am looking at 100. However, I know that 25 is just as difficult at times as 100 so I'm rooting for you! I does help to write everything down as well as emotions and feelings. I am an emtional eater and I know it really takes a toll on which way the scale tips. Good luck!
  • patty43ck
    patty43ck Posts: 248 Member
    Yes, I am a bored eater myself. If my hands aren't busy...I want to eat. Like I am just sitting here at my desk thinking about the snacks that I have in the drawer next to me. They are healthy snacks but I still can't sit here and eat them all day long. It's a mind game that I have to fight against most of my day. I wish I had a job that was outdoors and would keep me busy!
  • cathy620
    cathy620 Posts: 12
    Hi Patty,

    I have struggled to get extra weight off the past few years and ended up putting more on. My Dr gave me this site yesterday to try, so I am new to. Good luck!
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    47 needing to lose over 50lb - have lost 22lb so far :) Feel free to add me! :D
  • irisheyes67
    irisheyes67 Posts: 6
    Feel free to add me.... thiis is my 2nd week & I Love It !! I was using Weight Watchers site and I like this one even more :-)
  • simmonserica
    simmonserica Posts: 3 Member
    Hello everyone, I am not here to diet, but to make a life change. I no longer want to make excuses for myself. However, I would like some friendly motivation along the way, so if anyone is willing to cheer me on, and in treturn I will do the same for you. Please feel free to add me. I am determined. Yesterday was day one on the new me...
  • getfitin11
    getfitin11 Posts: 14
    Hi. I will send you a friend request as well. I set out to lose 46 lbs and have lost 20 since the end of Januray. I find it hard not to snack as well especially with a husband and 3 kids, there are plenty of snacks around my house! But I find the longer I do this, the stronger my mind is because I so badly want to get to my goal weight. This time nothing will stop me.
  • kritney
    kritney Posts: 132 Member
    Hi everyone! I joined this site a while back but have struggled to stay committed. I need to lose about 70 pounds and I'm sure I'm eating way more than I think I am so hopefully tracking my foods will help me get my eating habits under better control. Please feel free to add me as I could use a few buddies too :)
  • hart4life
    hart4life Posts: 15
    Hi! I'm new to MFP as well. I want to lose 60 lbs. This seems like a a really great site to track progress and share stories and encourage eachother.
  • donpot
    donpot Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I joined 3 months ago and have lost 23 lbs. MY FITNESS PAL REALLY WORKS! If you log daily you will stop and think before you eat something high in calories because you have to log it. It also helps you see your weakness. Stay motivated. :flowerforyou:
  • shmemeline
    shmemeline Posts: 6
    Add away! :)
  • gamommaof3
    gamommaof3 Posts: 59
    I'm new to MFP also. I have lost 30 lbs on my own before joining, but looking for tips and supports to lose another 30 lbs or so.
    Feel free to add me as a friend. I only have a couple of friends!
  • cmbesse
    cmbesse Posts: 3
    Joined a few days ago...42 and need to lose 30 pounds. So far, so good but would love to have some friends!
  • Vince_1964
    Vince_1964 Posts: 359 Member
    47 years young... lost about 15 so far, about 48 more to go for my target. Feel free to add me if you want!
  • Bubbledew44
    Bubbledew44 Posts: 1
    Hi Patty, I'm 45 and want to lose 50 lbs. I also need some buddies. You can add me if you'd like. :smile: :smile:
  • ccarpe
    ccarpe Posts: 118
    I have 100 or so to lose, but feel free to add me if you want. I have been with MFP since late last June and it works great when you are honest about food and exercise. If it goes through the lips it needs to go on the list. I have had success here, but I have been neglectful and lost the habit the last few months. I want to stay motivated and committed to following through with losing more weight. Lots of luck!
  • _canuckrunner_
    _canuckrunner_ Posts: 364 Member
    Hi there! I'm 43 and joined a few weeks ago. I was a bit skeptical since I've tried other sites before but I have to say that this community has been very motivating and supportive! Feel free to add me as a buddy
  • jvizcarra
    jvizcarra Posts: 8 Member
    Reading your post sounds like exactly what I would like to say! 42 and would like to lost 50lbs! I have managed to get the exercise thing down and would almost say it is a habit but definately struggle with the food and red wine :-) I would love some support and an online pal to go through this journey with! I just signed up now and have no idea yet how to add a friend. So hoping you will add me!
  • cheryl5115
    cheryl5115 Posts: 154 Member
    I am 48, like you i need to lose about 45 lbs. and need the support also. Also I want to win this time also. I am willing to be buddies.
  • mrswpg
    mrswpg Posts: 16 Member
    Add me if you like I have no friends yet, I'm new to mfp. I need to lose 15 more, it's hard to stay focused at times and I've hit a plateau I know its because I'm not active enough.... I should be out walking or doing yoga instead of sitting in front of the computer.
  • AlissonLo
    AlissonLo Posts: 18 Member
    hi! I'm 41 and need to lose around 50 lbs. Feel free to add me anyone!
  • BeeSunny
    BeeSunny Posts: 172 Member
    I find the friends on here are so supportive and I love all my friends, feel free to add me!! Lets all help each other!!!
  • Susan978
    Susan978 Posts: 2
    Yes Me too!!! I am 43, I have been a yo yo dieter for the last 20 yrs. This time I let it go too far. It was the wierdest thing I kinda woke up one morning about a month ago and said OH MY GOD!! I'M FAT!!! This is my highest weight ever!!!! :flowerforyou: I have to fix this!! I always get close to my goal and stop eating right and the weight just creeps back on again. I promised myself I will go all the way this time!!! I so much want to feel good again and have lots of energy. I'm missing out on so much with my family. I feel gross so I don't like to go anywhere. I would love to be your support buddy!!! We need to stay positive and we can do it. Susan
  • lexidell46
    lexidell46 Posts: 143
    I am over 49 and needing to get rid of about 75 lbs
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