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?

[icur4u]

Hi, I am 53 yrs old and got my fitbit yesterday. I am also doing the 8 week Thrive experience. I am on day 10day. Fitbit is going to help me stay modivated. 

[BarbHELLO]

Hi! (I don't see a name) What is Thrive?  Maybe I had better look it up on line. If it's to help you lose weight I might join you.  I'm trying to lean toward Paleo, but not entirely.

I'm doing Insanity workout with Shawn T; it's a DVD workout.  I do that a couple times a week.  I run 1.1 miles every day with my dog.  She is too active and needs a little workout every morning.  Then we walk a mile in the afternoon, when I get home.

I need to lose 20 more pounds but I'm not too worried about it not. It will happen in time. I have my diet figured out.

But this summer I'm doing a triathlon.  I'm just going for the finish. It's a 5.82 mile run, 12.5 mile bike and a 6.35 mile kayak. It's in Sacramento, CA. 

Barbara

[icur4u]

Hi there, sorry my name is Debbie Ann Murphy and yes it us called Thrive! I
love it! Add me on Facebook. My site is icur4u.Le-Vel.com look forward to
hearing from you

[lovingit]

Love the idea. How much of each do you use?

[icur4u]

I get the lifestyle pack with The DFT patch. 2 capusules in morning, 40
mins later a shake and apply patch. icur4u.Le-Vel.com My name is Debbie Ann
Murphy if you would like to add me to facebook. 🙂

[lovingit]

Can you get her to walk with you?

[GloreeBee]

Hi,

Thanks for the invitation. Im 51, turning 52 May 19th.   I'd like to be your friend.  I'm trying to loose 20lbs.  I'm motivated and using my fitbit to keep me revved up.  

[charliemon]

I need all the friends and support to finally lose this weight
--
Donna Randazzo and Donald Sinnott

[BarbHELLO]

Who are you talking to and what who do you want to walk with?

[Executive0214]

Hi there,

Just got my fit bit today; charged it and am walking away.  I will be your friend.  It would be nice to have friends to challenge and share stories with.  Thanks,

[BarbHELLO]

Great, have a nice walk.  I need to charge my fitbit really soon!

[charliemon]

Just lost me fit bit! Had it mist of the walk home now lost. Will need to
get a new one

[YooperAnnie]

You should get an ankle band from Etsy like I did and you will not lose it anymore. It only cost $12 and fits the flex. Made by Giraffairy Creations. Love mine!!






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[Sausy]

WOW! An ankle fitbit band! I need one of them for work because we can not wear the wristband. I will have to look into that.

THanks for the info!

P.S.

I am knew, about a week now and still trying to get use to it! LOL

[YooperAnnie]

I don't know if I gave the name at Etsy but it is Giraffairy Creations and they are $12 and come in many colors. Happy stepping!Yooper Annie

[MareWalks]

Hello Annie...I am turning 50 this summer and also need to loose some serious weight.  My fitbit is really helping.  I have lost 30 pounds since September...seem to loose around 5 pounds steadily then plateau for a week or two then loose another 5.  I am trying to go with the flow and be happy with my success and not get discouraged when I don't loose as consistently.  Logging your food for every meal really helps on the front end.  If nothing else it makes you aware of your calories in verses calories out.  

Emotionally eating and eating becuase I was bored have been the reasons I have put on so much weight over the years.  Once you get to the point where you are eating more protein and veggies...your body does not crave junk food as much as it used to.  I am eating pretty healthy these days but still allow myself the occasional treats...I just walk a bit more that day.

Good luck to you....you can do it!  Just meet your daily step goals...log your food and be kind to yourself...take care...MareWalks

[reneeo128]

I would also love to join the group.  I am 51 years old, and have been doing weight watchers for over a year, and just can't keep on track with it, meaning, not losing, and very depressing.  I have roughly about 60 pounds to lose and I just got my fitbit this past Friday and it has gotten me wanting to make my steps, which I have only done once since Friday, but not giving up.

[BarbHELLO]

Hi Renee, Great to have you!  I think you are in good company; I think we all have trouble getting out there from time to time.  I'm pretty lucky, I have great weather year around.  I'm 62 and still working but I'm also starting my bucket list.  The first thing on my list was get into shape.  I'm not good at telling myself no when it comes to goodies, so it has been difficult.  Just know, Renee that it will happen if you keep trying.  Don't ever give up!  If you eat more than you should have or don't exercise like you wanted to, know that there is tomorrow.  Do your best not to gain any weight back.  I know, from experience that that is very difficult, but it's easier if you don't have to lose the same weight over and over!  And as you go your stomach will get smaller and you won't want to eat as much.

I started at a walk, one block, with my little dog, twice every day.  And now we are jogging a mile in the morning and walking the mile every evening. 

I would like you to find something that you want to achieve, with your smaller body.  Give yourself enough time to achieve your goal; but maybe go to an amusement park where you can ride all the rides and wear your cute, smaller clothes; something like that.  That will help you lose, stick with it and get to the goal.

I chose to run a triathlon!  Pretty crazy for a 62 year old woman to start running races. But I am going to do Eppies Great Race (.org) this coming July 18th.  This year I'm just going to try and finish.  Next year I will try and set some records!  (records for me).

Good luck and Do your best everyday!

Barbara 

[debbriko]

Barbara very well put and way to encourage Renee and others, myself included 😊 It's not always an easy journey but it's definitely worth the trip. I'm 56 and have literally had a weight problem my entire life, we'll at least since I was a kid. Most my life I have had to lose 100 plus pounds and have health issues to boot. I have lost weight many times only to find it again and then some. I like you finally have decided it's time to take control of my life and make some changes. About a year and a half ago I joined Weight Watchers (still go every week no matter the ups and downs) and then 7 months or so ago I started walking. Just around the block to start but a little farther each time. In December I did my first 5k.. Who knew I could make it to the finish line? Now I still walk and I own a treadmill which I use just about everyday, 5 to 7 miles a day and I am down 88 lbs. This group has helped alot the encouragement from people like you and others I have met here on this site definitely keep me going. I have no doubt that you will rock that triathlon and next year you will set all kinds of records! And Renee? Never give up on yourself you are worth the effort for sure. It's not always easy, like Barbara said it can be really difficult at times but we are worth it and if we don't do it for ourselves who will? Hang in there ladies 😊😊😊😊😊 Have an awesome day!

[LUV2CARDIO]

Hi all!  

Just got my FitBit Charge HR.  Need to get back to work!  I had been down 55lbs, gained back 20, so now I need to lose about 55lbs to get to goal.  I am going to be 52 next week  Just need to zip the lip and get regular at the gym.