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Congratulations! Well done and great advice! :flowerforyou:

Yes, I absolutely believe that I can lose the weight. I am a very goal oriented person. When I first started loosing weight, it was pretty easy to keep motivated because the numbers were moving fairly quickly. After I lost for a while, things started slowing down. I had to find some new goals to focus on because I was…

It's actually very cool to just be "normal" and not stick out. The hiding I did when i was heavier was hiding from myself. Now I feel more free both physically and emotionally. It's easier to accept myself the way I am, because there's no more insulation or excuses. If I don't like something, it's up to me to change it...…

Awesomely inspiring Kevin! Thanks so much for sharing your story and being such a great and supportive MFP friend, I really appreciate you! :flowerforyou:

My highest weight was just north of 300. I was already down a bit when I started MFP; now I'm in the 140's. I still have more to go, but I'm at my lowest weight in 35 years and I feel great! I have been focusing on healthy eating, really paying attention to getting good protein and fiber. I avoid processed foods and…

I don't use cups, it seems to be too inaccurate. I use weight. On items where they have the nutritional info in cups, they usually also have the weight of a serving. Even though I live in the US, I usually use grams, just easier IMO and grams are on the labels too.

I am 56 and have lost half my weight over the past year and a half. I went from morbidly obese to overweight, still working my way down to "normal". I don't think there is any age limit on regaining our health, it's amazing how forgiving our bodies are. I no longer have sleep apnea or high blood pressure. I feel better…

Welcome Linda! It's never too late to change your life! I am in my 50's and have made a huge positive impact on my health by changing what I eat. Sounds like you are already well on your way, keep up your motivation and commitment! :flowerforyou:

Super job! What a great inspiration and attitude! Keep it going and enjoy those new knees! :flowerforyou:

I've lost 144 pounds so far in 15 months. I've been very inspired by many of the stories I've seen here. I have also posted my own stories and pictures, here are some links: This is my first year and strategies I used to lose my first 126 pounds:…

I've shed a lot of weight from my body. But I've also shed and worked through a lot of emotional issues. If I can't look in the mirror and be proud and accepting of myself, I'm not sure how I can ever fit well into the world or be happy. So, I have to work through ways to be able to forgive and like myself, that's part of…

Another one here. It can definitely be done! :flowerforyou:

Hi there, I am 55 and also needed to lose weight because I was having a host of health problems. I started on MFP in the high 200's. It's great to have friends on here in our age group because we have some different challenges at our age. It can be done! Feel free to add me if you'd like. :flowerforyou:

The Planet Fitness I joined has a special yearly rate of $99. Hard to beat that! Normally, it's only $10 a month for regular membership. I really like it there; it's clean and everything is well maintained. It's open 24 hours, except on Sat and Sun they close at 7pm.

I am 5'1". Still have more to go, but getting there!

Wow, big congratulations on changing your life around. You've got a great attitude and a super plan. I have to disagree with one thing you said though: " There's absolutely nothing special about me"... you seem pretty special to me. :flowerforyou: Continued success! :drinker:

Wow, that is a miraculous change you've made in your life, well done! You and your family must be so proud of you. I think it's great that you'll also be making such a difference in the fitness of others as well, super transformation!

I am 55 and have lost over 138 pounds in the past 14 months. I don't think it's harder, but I am approaching it differently than when I have lost weight in the past. I'm adopting a healthy lifestyle with the weight loss being an effect of that, I'm not "dieting", this is a sustainable long-term life change. I eat less, but…

I am 55 and have lost 138 pounds so far, and totally improved my health. I am committed to a healthy lifestyle, this is not some kind of temporary diet for me. I feel better than I have in decades! Here is the story of my first year on MFP and some of the strategies I used to lose 126 pounds:…

What an accomplishment, well done! It's a great gift that you've given to yourself and your family. You are positively glowing! Keep it up! :flowerforyou:

I was up at the highest end of 200 when I started on MFP and I'm only 5'1". BTW, I'm also 55. When I first started, I could only walk for about 5 minutes. So, that's what I did. I walked in 5 minute increments a few times a day. I also broke out the old Wii Fit and tried to do 30 mins on that every other day. Little by…

I am 55, and this can definitely be done, it's not too late for us! :flowerforyou: As some others have mentioned, I've also been focusing on developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to "dieting". I feel better than I have in decades! It's great to have the support of others in a similar age group. Happy to be friends,…

I love this thread! :heart:

What a difference! And not just to the way you look, but your health overall! Your dedication to watching what you eat and exercising is really paying off, well done! Keep it up! I am proud of you! :flowerforyou:

Great thoughts and great results! Well done! Thanks for sharing!

Still losing with a primary focus on health. I feel great! :flowerforyou: Story of my first year here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1075986-55-years-old-1-year-126-pounds-lost

I didn't exercise at all initially, like the first 30 pounds. And then I just started walking. I could only walk for 5 minutes at first, but it did me good to get outside and changed my outlook mentally. Then, little by little, I started walking a bit more. Nothing uncomfortable, just more steps, and I enjoyed having that…

Wow, I want to thank everybody who stopped by and took the time to leave a comment. I needed some inspiration today and I received so much of it by reading everything you wrote. I will be rereading them over and over anytime I feel like faltering. Thanks again!:flowerforyou:

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