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?

[Judy_K]

That is AWESOME Cindy!! ?WTG my friend!!

[CindyS]

Welcome lyro (& gilligan)....my 29yr old son's middle name is "G" (for gilligan - Xhusbands favorite TV show!).....that's whole other topic for the shrink to analyze!!!

I'm kind of a newbie too.  Even tho I've had my Flex for 10 months, I haven't really participated in any of the forums.  I was just competing with my sister & my niece, on our own.  Well, they turned out to be even less motivated than me, and now I'm in serious trouble and need to buckle down!  I'm trying to commit to walking my 10,000 steps every day.  I managed to walk the 10,000 steps on 4 days this past week.  This week (Mon-Sun) I will strive for 5 days...

[Sis4VT]

You go girl!

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[Sis4VT]

Welcome team "SS Minnow"! I've got a few meds I'd like to lose also. We can
do it, call on me anytime for motivation, a kick in the arse, whatever! 🙂

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[lyro]

Hi Cindy,

That's funny re: 'G'!  I have wonderful friends that are not motivated to move at all, nevermind the Fitbit!  I'm flying solo here so all the motivation I can get here will be greatly appreciated!

[lyro]

Well Sis4VT, Thanks for the 'SS Minnow' welcome; made me chuckle.  I'm sure I will be needing some swift kicks!  Let's attack and make these meds. a thing of the past!

[CindyS]

I needed a jump start to help me maintain my KOPS standing, so I'm doing the 7 day Cabbage Soup diet.  Lost 2.8lbs on day 1.  Starting day 2 today and getting pretty sick of the soup!

[Vi2]

The best part of making a goal is not reaching it, it's making a plan for your next goal... you can do this

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[CindyS]

I really needed to shake up my routine, so I am doing the 7 day Cabbage soup diet.....

I started on Monday, with a starting weight of 174 lbs.  Today (Wednesday) is the start of day 3 and my weight is 172 lbs........that is a loss of 2lbs in 2 days!   I am also getting in my 10,000 steps 4 out of the last 5 days!  I am rocking this......thanks for all your support!

[Judy_K]

Not a fan of cabbage - but I have used the Weight Watchers Tomato Spinach Slow Cooker Soup. ?It is AWESOME!!

[Vi2]

Today I got a swift kick in the pants.  My older brother who was diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes has started walking every day.  He walks for a total of 30 minutes but breaks the time up throughout the day.  He has placed himself on a low carb diet.  He wanted to know how to eat healthy.  I explained to him that he can only eat meat done with the 4 Bs... baked, barbequed (grilled), boiled, and broiled.  My brother is mentally challenged so giving him the Bs worked.  Took him to the doctor today and he has lost a total of 25 lbs.  His sugars are under control and was given the "no longer have diabetes" talk and taken off his diabetic medication.  His cholesterol level was too low so they cut his prescription in half.  My brother looks at me and says, "you have to do your Bs and exercise and you will have no medicines."

[carhm1960]

What a wonderful story!!

[Sis4VT]

Wow, good story and talk about being reminded of your own power huh? Good for your brother!

[JoniB]

That is a great story, Vi2!!!  It shows that small changes CAN make a difference.  Thanks for sharing!

[Vi2]

I am in the same boat with the same goals. Let's do this together.

[lyro]

We all need to listen to your brother Vi2!  Congrats to him!!!

[Bodacious]

55, have had my fitbit for 4 days.  I am looking to get rid of 55 pounds gained after an illness.  I recently started Almased (a weight loss powder that is said to be quite efffective for diabetics. I am getting great results and have a lot of energy.  Have you heard of it?

[beckyinvermont]

Hi, everyone...I'll be 58 soon, have had my Fitbit for 2 years and love it, and want to kick my efforts up a notch to lose more of this weight before I turn 60.

I've lost 15 of 100 so far.

Would love more people to have friendly "competition" with.

Good luck to all!

[carhm1960]

I too would love some competition. I fell off the wagon for the past week and am looking to get things back in check. Ideas?

[Inga]

We have a friendly group over here: https://www.fitbit.com/group/223WNF