Women over 50 - I'm back and need friends again...

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  • I've been doing this since February this year. Have lost 22kgs. Almost at the half way mark. And I turned 50 last year :)
  • Rannybanani
    Rannybanani Posts: 98 Member
    Hi, I joined mfp 6 weeks ago today. This is my first post. I would also like a group of 50ish friends to travel this journey with.
  • Hanahut
    Hanahut Posts: 26 Member
    Hi, I am new to this group and would love to be a part of it. Would be glad to be friends with anyone out there. Looking for all the encouragement I can get. I started my journey back in March of this year and have done good so far and want to keep it up. I would love to have friends on here that are on the same journey.
  • pamelaf2
    pamelaf2 Posts: 39 Member
    Hi, I am also in my 50's and would love to have some friends for motivation and support. I do try to encourage others so far I have lost approx 27lbs, 15 with mfp. Love the success stories I see. Would love to exchange ideas with others. Feel free to add me.
  • Zsanese
    Zsanese Posts: 6 Member
    How about someone over 60. That's me (with over a 100 pounds to lose). Feel free to add me to your friends list.
  • scorpio61
    scorpio61 Posts: 46 Member
    Hi there I'm 50 and new as well Welcome back I don't do many post on here in fact I only put one on here to introduce myself and beside this post I have only replied to one other It would be nice to have some friends on here besides my fb friends lol I'm still learning how to use mfp So to the ones who have sent me a friend request I wasn't brushing you off I just didn't know and learning the ropes here Have a wonderful day:)
  • sdac
    sdac Posts: 4
    Hi there. I am 53. Trying to lose weight has been a constant struggle. Namely because I have had several set backs. I had my first and only child at 39. Then started menopause 3-4 years later. Then had to have a hysterectomy laproscopically but I after healing, I got lazy with exercising. I played tennis for a while, but during the first years tournaments, I tore a ligment in my left knee-no surgery, required but I couldn't exercise anymore. That healed after about a year. Then a year later, I tore my meniscus in the other knee which did require surgery which I got about 9 months later. As of now, I walk still with a limp because I still hurt and feel like I could fall any moment if not careful. After going to all the required rehab and getting no relief, it has been discovered that I now have osteoartheritis in both knees and have gone through the last series of Supartz injections. I have been told that I will not ever be back to normal, but if it works like its supposed to I will find relief and support which up until the injections, I have not had any relief or support when I walk. So I said all this to say, I have gain about 50-60 pounds over 14 years. (son is 14 now). My husband has said he not sexually attracted to me because of my weight gain. I have started going to the gym, doing water aerobics, some other low impact type of cardio exercises and now I am trying to count calories using this website. I suffer sometimes with I think hormonal related mood swings which of course seems to affect my desire to exercise. So ladies out there I would be ever so happy to support you and encourage you because I need the same thing. Good luck to you all.
  • chellie47
    chellie47 Posts: 97 Member
    49 :) .. and I am also new~ I haven't added anyone yet so please feel free to add me~!
  • Hi I'm just starting out I've lost and gained weight more times than I care to remember...but THIS time! I have tried MFP over the last couple of weeks but kept failing I strongly believe I need a bit of support please add me! x....
  • MLV1951
    MLV1951 Posts: 1
    Hello.....I'll be 62 in Feb and just joined today. Did loose 22 lbs on another diet but have gained 2 lbs back and wanted to try something else. I was referred to this site and from what I've read it's exactly what I need. I'll get back to walking tomorrow and I know that will help. I'd love to have some friends to help motivate and be motivated by. :smile:
  • robinregina
    robinregina Posts: 131 Member
    please feel free to add me!!!!! we are just getting better with time girlfriend!!!!!!!!





    Robin
  • I'M OVER 50!!!! I NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET!! WE CAN BE FRIENDS:love:
  • cazz5
    cazz5 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi would love some over 50 friends, im a returner and 50 so need all the help i can get! :flowerforyou:
  • jgarza2
    jgarza2 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm back. I'm 50 and need to get back on rack with counting my calories. I would like to have some support.

    I recently turned 50 and I want this to be the year I lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

    :smile:
  • nanapapaof5
    nanapapaof5 Posts: 65 Member
    I'm over 50 and love MFP. Been here for 295+ days and not going anywhere. Feel free to add me. And good luck on your journey.

    Nana
  • nicescent
    nicescent Posts: 44
    If you need help. I am here. add me to your friends.
  • Jelaine56
    Jelaine56 Posts: 88 Member
    Hi, I am 56 and sure could use more friends on here.. Feel free to add me, sorry women only.. Hubby wouldn't like me to have men :)
  • hazymary
    hazymary Posts: 190 Member
    Yeah !! I qualify on both counts..woman and over 50 !! Add me if you like....:happy:
  • I'm 52 and was doing well on my own with my PT however for about 3 months my weight stood still.... friends are always a good thing, support is super important. I decided to use this program on the advise of my personal trainer and thus far I'm loving the fact that I can see everything I'm doing. I'm very honest with what I eat so it's there in front of me and I have no one to blame but myself! Hope to meet other friends as well! I've lost almost 80 lbs to date!!.... We can all rock this together!! :heart: :bigsmile:
  • defor5050
    defor5050 Posts: 33
    I was the big 50 in December, anyone can add me as a friend I have had a struggle with my weight for a number of years and we all need plenty of positive support x Jackie
  • rcclcruiser
    rcclcruiser Posts: 98 Member
    xButterflyEff:

    I love dogs and am over 50 too! Your dog is beautiful! We have a yellow mixed lab (only 38 pounds and one ear sticks up while the other hangs down).

    My daughter and I have a dogsitting business in our neighborhood in Texas. We take care of a family's dogs while they are on vacation. We love to talk about dogs; friend me if you like. I would love to learn more about Australia.
  • patfyfe
    patfyfe Posts: 17
    Hi, I am well over 50 and wanted to lose a moderate amount of weight and was told about site by my daughter. So far have lost 6lbs and have discovered that it really is much harder the older one gets. However I shall plod on and eventually reach my goal of losing another few pounds. Decided to lose weight as clothes were getting tight and now that I am a pensioner cannot afford to buy a new wardrobe!! Also told by Dr as my cholesterol was a bit high and losing weight could lower it.
  • rcclcruiser
    rcclcruiser Posts: 98 Member
    Welcome back! I'm over 50 too and would be happy to offer support if you would like to friend me.
  • kathyms13
    kathyms13 Posts: 497 Member
    i will be 65 this year, feel free to add.
  • rukus1
    rukus1 Posts: 112
    My first day. I joined last in the middle of the night and have spent some time reading message boards. I am 64 years old and I weigh 240. Needless to say I have yo-yoed my self into this weight..I have recently developed ostoarthrisit and I know for health reason the weight has to come off! I need lots of encouragement too. I have five beautiful grandchildren, three cats and a small family day care and I AM NERVOUS ABOUT THIS! I have not shared my goals with my family simply because they can be a little to supportive if you know what I mean....Do you need to eat that.....How much of this can you have...Doesn't that have to much sugar....you probably get my drift...this is not an easy road and I sure don't want to travel it alone.....feel free to add me as a friend.
  • nemrut
    nemrut Posts: 398 Member
    Hi, I'm actually 64 and I love this site. It's been a struggle for the last couple of years to get back my strength after a series of surgeries, but I have made great progress in the past couple of months on MFP and my extra 15-20 pounds are coming off as well. Let's all continue to strive to be the fittest we can be as we age. It definitely makes life more fun!
  • pamlaney
    pamlaney Posts: 14
    Feel free to add me. We can encourage each other along the way. ~ Pam
  • jen_bd6
    jen_bd6 Posts: 501 Member
    While I'm not over 50, you may feel free to add me for additional support. Regardless, welcome back and good luck!! :smile:
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
    feel free to check out my profile and anyone is welcome to add me as friend as well.

    BTW - 55 in September!
  • munsonm
    munsonm Posts: 6
    glad to hear I'm not the only one to stop and start again. I'll be 51 in a week and need motivation to lose this belly. I'm a nature lover with lots of critters. Maybe we can motivate each other Michelle