SouthernCountryGirl Member

Hi I'm 5'2" , 171lbs, and 57 years old. I'm a daily logger with an open diary. Happy to have new friends for anyone interested. A couple of years ago I lost 43lbs, 175 down to 132, then I went over to maintenance - yeah that didn't work out too well so I'm back at it again. I did it once I can do it again :-) and so can…

Hi Sajohnna, I’m Rosann. I’m 57 from Louisiana. Always happy to add supportive friends 😊 feel free to add me if you’d like

Quitting smoking? If you’ve begun the process my heart goes out to you. It’s hard. It’s a nightmare from hell. I’m 56 and I quit smoking 12 weeks and 1 day ago. I’ve smoked for 40 years. I’ve tried numerous times over the years (using Chantix) but never stuck with it. It’s hard. I’ve already said that but I promise you it…

After smoking for 40 years, and millions of attempts, I finally succeeded in quitting smoking on June 8th (I’m a newbie). I’m 56, I gained 17lbs in 10 weeks and I don’t care because I QUIT! Please, whatever you do, do not go back to smoking because you aren’t losing weight as fast as you’d like. It will come off in time. I…

Hi! I can relate to your struggles. I’m 56, post menopausal, and have the belly fat 🙄. I was also told by my doc to get my *kitten* together (cholesterol). I’m an active member, supporter, I log daily, have an open diary and I will never judge you. I’m a firm believer in ‘do you’ however you choose/whatever works best for…

Hi all 👋🏻 I’m 56 and been doing this a while now. Most people call it a journey, I prefer roller coaster because, for me, it’s more accurate. In 2017 my doc told me my cholesterol was too high, she refused to change my meds, said I needed to make the change, not her. I let that sink in, marinate so to speak for a few…

Thanks y’all. Lots of good information I’ve been given. I’ll look at the whole picture and see what I can get figured out. Thank you for you help. I don’t eat a lot of fruits or vegetables (just my preference) or chicken like most people do (again just my preference). I’m 56 and trying to turn myself (physically) around. I…

I’m averaging 50/55g fat per day. I’m not cutting calories. Working with weights for muscle growth.

Thanks everyone I appreciate your feedback. I drink tons of water a day (6-20oz bottles) so I don’t think fluid is a problem (that doesn’t count my coffee or more protein shakes I make). I’ll look into some of your ideas. Thank you again 😊

I drink coffee daily lol and salads occasionally. I’m not high on fat either. I started drinking casein protein (I love it!) at night but it constipates me. Just looking for the best solution. Didn’t know if Metamucil or some other fiber supplement was better than another.

Sorry thought my question was fairly straight forward. I’m using it as a bedtime protein. I’ve just begun using it and really like it (much better than most protein powders). I also do protein drinks/bars during the day but ran across the casein, did some research, and decided to try it. I just wondered if it was an asset…

Y’all all count!! Kathleen you’re so funny 😆 I’m so sorry I’m just now seeing this. MFP hasn’t been updating me about any of your messages, and yep I’ve got it starred ⭐️ so I’d know when someone commented. I think MFP is having a ‘moment’ 😉

Wow you go girl!! More power to you and poo poo on your friends for not supporting you. I’m 56 and just wanting to look decent in clothes, to hell with a bikini 😂 don’t think I’ll ever see those days again but I’ll cheer ya on!!

I ran into the same issue especially during the summer when all the good fruits are at their peak. I love fruit but it used to freak me out seeing the red negatives in my sugar limits. After some research I began to understand it better (as poster above detailed) and I relaxed some. Plus a friend suggested going into my…

It’s possible you aren’t eating enough strange as that may sound. I’m 56, post menopausal. I started exercising and lost 30lbs relatively easily but then it stopped. I had to play around with my numbers but found once I increased my food intake I began losing again. It sounds like you are fairly active and exercise on a…

Hi all. I’ve been with MFP for several years, on and off. September 2017 I came back with a serious motivation to get healthy thanks to my cholesterol levels steadily increasing. I was successful and lost a total of 43lbs (from 176lbs to 133lbs) in one year. Then I dropped off this winter and gained most all of it back (I…

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Thanks. I’ve been trying to do that and I’m either looking in the wrong place or for the wrong thing. Just haven’t found what I’m looking for, or I’m finding sites that are trying to sell me something.

Hi all! I love meeting MFPers my age and sharing this roller coaster ride (or merry go round - depends on how you look at it lol). I’m 55 and live in Louisiana. I’ve been on MFP since 2011 but never stuck with it more than a few months. Last year my cholesterol went up, not once but twice, while taking medication for it no…

Congratulations on your sobriety!! I am a recovering alcoholic myself, nine years sober last month. It’s a tremendous feat for anyone to undertake, I know, I spent a month in rehab and the years following that trying to rebuild my life. It’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve gained the strength and confidence to…

Welcome to MFP, it’s a wonderful community of like minded friends. Best of luck on your road to fitness. Feel free to add me. I’m 55, live in Louisiana, happily married with kids and grandkids. I log daily with an open diary.

Hi enjoy your vacation and welcome to MFP. I’m from Louisiana and a huge LSU/Saints fan - does that make us frenemies? Feel free to add me if you’re looking for friends. I log daily with an open diary. I’m a 55 year old woman, happily married with kids and grandkids. And I love to skydive!

Congrats on your weight loss that’s fantastic! I can relate to the heat issues, I live in Louisiana, so I get heat and humidity. Don’t know if you’d call me an old fart, I’m 55 and many a day I feel it lol. Your welcome to add me if you’d like. My page and diary are open and I log daily.

You’re welcome to add me if you’d like

Hi! I see you’re from Texas. I’m a neighbor from across the pond in Louisiana. I’ve never done Weight Watchers before but I’ve been on MFP since 2011 off and on. I’m an older woman (55) and realizing I don’t have a choice I have to be healthy if I want to live a longer life. I came back to MFP in Sept 2017 and have lost…

Sorry MFP cut off my reply. I added that any of you interested please feel free to add me and good luck.

I’ve also been on MFP off and on since 2011. I log daily, with an open diary, including the good, the bad, and the ugly lol. I came back in September 2017 because of increased cholesterol levels and am proud to say my levels are now excellent! It takes time, dedication, and commitment but it can work for everyone. I…

Sorry not sure what happened but MFP cropped my comment. They shouldn't do that because I can't remember everything I typed the first time lol!! Anywho, long story short, I was saying you're welcome to friend me if you'd like. I'm 55. I've lost 42lbs since September 2017 through healthy eating (most days), exercise, and…