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?

[DawnKorus]

Hi I'm 58 and trying to move from averaging 5,000 steps per day up to 6,000 (end aim is for 10,000 per day) I'm time poor and struggle to fit in anything but work during day then catch up with work admin in evenings, so weekends are an area I will likely manage the 6,000 but need a working day solution.

[MareWalks]

I make sure to get up every hour at work and do a lap around my school...it really adds up the steps...maybe you can do a quick path around the space where you work.  It really adds up if you do it every hour or two.  I also take about 10 minutes and walk around my house before bedtime.  Good luck..you can do it and will feel great as your body moves more1

[lovemyguyz]

hi everyone, I'm Beverly, 56, type 2 diabetic and arthritic hoping to get healthy and lose @50 pounds. I just (re)joined Weight Watchers and a gym. I met with the trainer last night for what I thought would be a short little introductory course and he kicked our butts for an hour and 20 minutes. I was totally drained but feel awesome and proud today (pretty sure the whey protein my son gave me is the reason I can walk). I would love to be a part of this community for encouragement and knowledge and to encourage you. Hope you all have a totally glorious day!

[short-n-sassy]

I am 55 years young.   Just got my Fitbit today.  I would like to lose weight.  I've set a very small goal of 7 pounds to start.   If I set my goal higher I will get discouraged.  I am recovering from surgery so I have a few weeks to get moving.  Been taking morning walks and now I can track my distance.  It just occured to me how.......stressed  I have been. 

[SuzyQuzy]

Hello, I am so new to this! I got my fitbit a few hrs ago and am looking to get fitter

and shed some lbs! This seems like a friendly group ..... Add me if your looking for some friendly compition! 🙂

[santdd]

Hi there, I've had my fitbit now for 6 months, and its the one addictive thing that's increased my fitness. Wuld love some friends to do some challenges!!!! anyone up for it.

[lsmtairy]

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[SuzyQuzy]

I am new, I just bought a fitbit yesterday! I did manage to get my 10,000 steps today! So feeling proud!

How many days in a row I can get that we will see , I went shopping and walked alot today so thats why I managed, This is what I need I want to drop 60 lbs... So if anyoine wants to start a challange let me know!

[Carolgibby]

I am looking for a friend also, if you can stand hanging out with an older friend.  I'm 60 and having a time lossing the extra weight.

[cokeypokey]

Hey hold on here ...I'm 60 years young.  You can lose weight, you can do it.  I'm doing it.  A lot of people here are doing it.  Keep the faith

[tthenry]

You can add me I'm doing a few each week makes me extra motivated

[M61]

I'm new to this forum so I can't tell/remember who I have contacted or not.  I'm 61, female, started at 172 or higher can't remember now I'm 154.  Want to get to 145 and fantasize 135 to 125...by the way I'm 5'3".  I work out 6-7x a wk and now the weather is good I try to walk my dogs, zumba or mow my lawn....push gas mower.

Oh yea the name is margo

[mcalive]

Hi,

I am 58 and 5'2" and need to lose 28 lbs.  I am alot like you.

Yes, would love to connect.

[mcalive]

hi,

I would love to join.  I am 58 and need to lose 58 lbs.

[crystalship]

Welcome to the newbies!

I just came back from the doctor's for a routine visit. Since September I have lost 35 lbs. and have gone from a tight size 14 to 8/10 pants. I am 58 years old, 5'4" tall and am 8 lbs. from my original goal of 150. I will probably reset my goal to 145 lbs. so I can get to a healthy BMI. I haven't been this size since my early 30's! I am convinced that the combination of sensible eating (I log everything on Myfitnesspal) and the fitbit have contributed to my success. I participate in challenges all the time, I didn't know I could be so competitive! 

It isn't easy, and takes dedication and hard work, but the fitbit makes it fun. 

My doctor is slowly decreasing my blood pressure meds in hopes of eventually getting off them completely!

Feel free to add me as a friend if you want to do challenges.

Good Luck!

Chris

[BarbHELLO]

Congratulations Chris!  What a success story!  You are doing great and I know you are going to make it.

Me too. I'm going more slowly. I started losing in November of 2013 at 231 lbs and I'm down to 205. I'm very tall at 6 foot and I'm 62 yrs. but I'm just going to keep after it and do what I've been doing. I'm hoping to be around 180 next summer. Barb

[crystalship]

Thank you Barb, I really couldn't have done it without my friends!

[tthenry]

I have been able to send friend requests before but now I can not seem to get any links to work! Any suggestions?

[trying2bstronge]

I am 53 years young and need to lose about 60 pounds. I also want to gain some energy and to start feeling better. I am planning on starting to workout effective Wednesday. I love reading how well you all are doing. I am sure it will help me keep going.

Judy

[M61]

Way to go.....you'll have days when you look forward to working out and day you dread it on those days tell yourself I'll do 10-15 min's and if I still feel that way I'll call and leave.  Unless your sick or getting sick you'll stay.....good luck

Margo