looking for friends - 50s and female and getting fabulous!

[frauline_annie]

Hi!  I'm looking for some friends for motivation and support.  I'm 51, female, and working on losing 30 lbs.  My A1c is pre-diabetic so I'm shedding some weight to try and get it under control. 

Anyone?

[bluekys]

Hang in there!!!!!  One day at a time.   I'm the  same height and weight and started 1 week ago better  eating plan with my husband.  Back surgery 3 yrs  ago put me in a bad cycle, steroids, no exericise, etc.   Trying to get back on track.  Good luck to you

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@kemery wrote:
Hi AraK and other 50s and female

How did you stay on track to lose the weight? I am 56, 5?3? and ballooned up to 219. I am down to 181 and struggling.

help!

Kathleen

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@kemery wrote:
Hi AraK and other 50s and female

How did you stay on track to lose the weight? I am 56, 5?3? and ballooned up to 219. I am down to 181 and struggling.

help!

Kathleen

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[klmontz]

Add me in this group as well. 50 and attempting to get fit. My husband just got this fitbit a week or so ago. He's obsessed with his numbers. Now the dog sees the leash and you can see the resignation in his eyes. "ANOTHER walk? You people are nuts."

[ALAinVT]

I had back surgery (two severly herniated discs) last year and I've gained 30 pounds.  It's killing me. The steroids are horrible and it doesn't matter what I do, I can't seem to even lose a pound.  I'm doing the 10,000 steps a day and going 500 calories under the number allowed on my dashboard.  I'm 53 and don't sleep for beans. I wonder if that is part of the problem.  (You would think a hot flashes and night sweats would burn more calories!!)

[CALEE]

You have to be very careful with your metabolism.  If your metabolism is messed up, it will not matter if you do 20 Steps a day.  You should log what you eat, and check it out to make sure you are getting enough of what you need to be successful.

[ALAinVT]

I log everything I eat and I weigh everything to the ounce.  I don't eat anything that isn't a singular ingredient so that I can make sure that there isn't a calorie I'm not counting.  I hit at a mininum the 10,000 steps a day and eat less than the FitBit recommended calories.  It's a little frustrating.

[klmontz]

I went through most of menopause early.  OMG the night sweats! The hot flashes! Both of those should burn 10,000 calories a piece. I am so glad that part's over. Now I just have to lose the weight.

[Happy_Sunshine]

I'm 47. Would anyone mind if I join your discussion?

[AraK]

Just track calories and move as much as you can. Even if you lie in bed and do light arm weights. I uped my water big time. I hated water (weird but true) now I keep a pitcher with water and lemon and ginger. I scrape of ginger then drop the root. When it gets too weak, about 2 days I start over. I need to lose 30 more and it was sooo discouraging, when you get close to your goal it's harder but I am about to post on that topic so look out for it. 🙂

[AraK]

To Blukeys Just track calories and move as much as you can. Even if you lie in bed and do light arm weights. I uped my water big time. I hated water (weird but true) now I keep a pitcher with water and lemon and ginger. I scrape of ginger then drop the root. When it gets too weak, about 2 days I start over. I need to lose 30 more and it was sooo discouraging, when you get close to your goal it's harder but I am about to post on that topic so look out for it. 

[Happy_Sunshine]

Thisis what I'm doing:

I've been walking since I got my fitbit zip in March of this year. I was walking between 10k-20k, everyday. I got serious in October about losing this weight. So far I have lost 25 lbs, as of today. I cut processed foods and sugar out immediately and upped my water. I track everything on my phone and computer. I am eating protein, fruit and veggies. 

As for walking, I am walking 20k+ steps every day, I am walking 8-9 miles per day. But I've changed how I walk. I've increased my active minutes to 110-140. I am trying to keep about 1000 calories left/under budget.

You can walk all you want, but if you are not sweating, somewhat out of breath, and being careful what you eat....... you will not lose the weight.  

[ProjectChrissie]

I am 53 year old, almost 54, have three children and two grandchildren, and use walking as my main exercise.  But I do like to ride my bike, and am slowly getting into running.

[PenelopeLane66]

I'm 48, but I would like to get in on this too.  I work out at Koko Fit Club and want to lose 40 pounds.  So far, I have lost 4.  🙂  Slow and steady wins the race.  

[MrsR2B]

Hello, I'm 47 can I join too? I've lost about 20 pounds over the last 2 years cycling I got addicted to it quickly.  Now I need to get more off as I'm getting married in April and need to fit into the dress I've ordered.

[JoniB]

How're you doing Mickey? 

Hope you're still walking and ready for the coming fall/winter!  I decided to take my dogs for a walk after dark last week-it was such a calm night, quiet and very nice.  I've decided to continue to walk them after dark now because I really enjoy it much more than day walking (and plus I have no choice with DST, it's dark when I get home from work). 

[ProjectChrissie]

Hi, I love to walk in the mornings just as the sun is coming up, I always take my dogs but as they are getting older now I usually take them for their walk walk 5 minutes around the cul-de-sac and then go for my 45 minute walk after I take them home.

[Over50]

Over 50... 52 to be exact. 🙂 I started a year ago... did real well. Took a break (always a mistake) and gained another 10 pounds from my starting weight over a year ago. The only good in the break was I stopped smoking. (another weight gainer)  I am back walking and need female friends to keep me motivated. My friends that I had before are no longer logging. Please add me so my friend bar in my dashboard is full 🙂

[Hamburg57]

Hi over 50. Like to at you as a friend. Always good to have motivational friends

[Frog51]

I am 51 and in need to lose over 50 pounds.  I have had my fitbit for just over a month and it has motivated me to start walking more.  I struggle with accountability and could use the support of others who are walking along the same path.

[AraK]

I love FitBit, it motivated me. I have 50 to lose too! I got it in June. I walked EVERY day, ate 1,000 or less did arm weights while I walked. June, July, Aug, Sept and Oct went by and I lost FOUR! I was so angry. Went to the dr. since I'm 47 I thought there was something off with me. On Nov 1 I started the HCG diet plus the exercise I was doing and as of today, the 11th I am down 10pds! I could not be happier, hallelujah! I am not a sales person or pushing anything what so ever I am just sharing what work for ME. My body is SO stubborn that I need a little extra push. FitBit helps a lot though in tracking food, calories. Good luck 🙂

[CrystalConsults]

Hi all! Hope I'm posting this correctly! I'm 53, my FB was waiting for me when I returned from a trip tonight. So, I've had it less than an hour. My weight has been slowly creeping up. Yikes! Ready to let go of these 15 - 20 pounds before they become more. Happy to be in this community with all of you! Cheers!