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I am 53 - add me too!

"I opened this thread fully expecting to read about some crazy new product called Menopot." That is so funny! Oh no, this is definitely not a "new!!" It really can be frustrating to see our bodies change in ways we didn't really expect. Just keep doing your best!

I am ok with getting older.. mostly. I just don't want to age so badly that I look like a different person. I mean, a few pounds and a little flab is ok. Heck I'm 52! I just don't want to be way out of the ballpark and look like an old grandma vs. looking like an older me.

Hi All! I am 52, 5'5" and currently at 142. My goal is to be 130 once again. I've gotten lazy the past few months and haven't worked out. I have also let the stress of moving get to me and often binged in response. Both my husband and I were practically at 365 days of logging into My Fitness Pal when we decided to move…

I am 52, 5'5" and have a goal of 130. I am currently at 145, so I have my work cut out for me! Just getting back to regular exercise after a few months of being sedentary.

Name: Karen Height: 5'5" Starting Weight (1/1): 140.6 Goal Weight (1/31):135 1/1:140.6 1/8: 139.6 1/15: 138.6 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: 1 lb Loss/gain for the month so far: 2 lb Struggles or successes of your week: I am continuing to get to the gym most workdays. I started drinking herbal tea when I sit…

Name: Karen Height: 5'5" Starting Weight (1/1): 140.6 Goal Weight (1/31):135 1/1:140.6 1/8: 139.6 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: 1 lb Loss/gain for the month so far: 1 lb Struggles or successes of your week: I did start working out again, but I am having difficulty not going for second helpings after…

Hello All! My name is Karen and I have been reading this thread for a few days. You all seem like such a wonderful group! I am 52 and looking for mfp friends for motivation and support! I just started back to the gym after weeks of being a couch potato. My goals for this month include logging in every day ACCURATELY! I…

Happy New Year! Here we go!! Name: Karen Height: 5'5 Starting Weight: (1/1) 140.6 Goal Weight: (1/31) 133

I'm in! Name: Karen Height: 5'5" Starting Weight (1/1): will update on the 1st Goal Weight (1/31): 135 1/1: 1/8: 1/15: 1/22: 1/29: 1/31: Loss/gain for the week: Loss/gain for the month so far: Struggles or successes of your week:

Hi Laurie! Welcome! :)

Hi Everyone! I am a fairly active 52 year old. One of my goals this year is to increase my activity level. For the past several years I have been focused on making healthy decisions now to improve my later years. When I was younger, I was more concerned with how I looked. Now, I just want to become the most active and self…

Yes, thank you... that is good to know. I thought they had be eaten that day.

Thanks for the tip on the book, Twinkie Deconstructed. Can't wait to read it! I try to eat as close to my version of clean as possible. Heading into "later" life, I want to be as healthy and active as possible. In my younger years, it was all about being thin. Not anymore. Even if it is only my perception, I simply feel…

That is true. I try to stay around 1200 most days. The type of food you eat will make a huge difference in how hungry you feel. After a few months, I honestly don't feel deprived on 1200. Due to a desk job and some hip problems, walking is about the extent of my workouts for now, hence the 1200. I usually eat a cup of…

I am cheap too... have an entire closet (actually two) of clothes and didn't want to go out and buy bigger sizes when the clothes I have are perfectly fine! Plus, to feel more like myself and not the chubby person I had become.

Iceburg lettuce.. NO ... just kidding!! 1. Chips and salsa 2. Pretzels 3. Fresh bakery bread CARBS, CARBS, CARBS!!!!!!

Hi All! I like the 3/20 idea! I've actually decided to NOT weigh in this Friday. Not that I've had a horrible week, but I just feel a lot of pressure and I know I went a little overboard this weekend (footlong hotdog and kettle corn at the Rockies game yesterday). Still logging my food though and trying to stay under…

LOL! That's funny!! So, so true!!

Good morning All! Today, my rear sort of hurts from the squats - gee whiz, I only did 25! The popchip lunch yesterday was a really bad idea. By the time I got home from work, I was shaking and really hungry. This prompted a semi-binge. So... healthy food at regular intervals is really the way to go. (heavy sigh - DUH) Our…

Hi Everyone! Day going good. Power walking after work with my husband and my little dog. I had a HUGE craving for chips, so I bought a bag of popchips with three servings, ate the whole thing, and adjusted the rest of my lunch. I know it isn't the healthiest thing to do, but I just wanted chips!! So weird... I can walk by…

Well, everyone is built differently. I have a small frame. It was a shocker the day I stood on the scale sometime ago and weighed EXACTLY what I weighed at 9 months pregnant!! I don't mind getting older, I just don't want to be frumpy. btw, I would LOVE to be a couple inches taller!!! Lucky you!!

Day going well! I wish everyone a wonderful weekend! I am currently at 144 :sad: , it is less than when I first started, but definitely time to get serious about this!! My younger adult weight hovered around 125 - 135. I think 135 is reasonable (5'5") and 50 years old. I am also going back to the gym this weekend!! I used…

Congratulations!!! Quite an achievement!! :bigsmile:

Doing ok today. Tomorrow is my weigh in day... so, not sure.

Good for you!! I am weak willed against nachos!!

Thank you!!

Laughed out loud at your realization that the Parmesan Chicken was 1090 calories!! Laughing WITH you - not AT you! Been there many times... (like a couple weeks ago after I ate a large movie popcorn) but, your husband was right in that walking around Magic Kingdom probably burned up a bunch of calories!! Oh well, gotta…

Good morning All! Happy Thursday! Yesterday was an ok day for me. I went slightly over my calories and really struggled with hunger and cravings. I only was able to walk for a short while. But... today is another day! :smile:

I am excited to start this group! I'm sure this will be a great motivator!