Age 50+ Bios

Pamb · 03-15-2010, 01:20 PM

trying again, I typed a post and it wouldn't let me post it, so I am trying again. I would like to lose 50 lbs. I am married with three grown kids, two grand daughters and a grand baby on the way. I farm with my husband and our son and his wife, they all have full time off farm jobs, so I do a lot of field work and the animal chores. I was employed part time off farm, have been 'unemployed' for a year. I am looking for support, I have trouble staying motivated, I do post my weight and walking on the realage site.
So I am looking for support!
Pam

Evelyn48 · 03-28-2010, 01:12 AM

Hello, my name is Evelyn,I am 62, I am 5' 2" and weigh 150, just lost 5 lbs.. I am married to my second husband, my first husband died at a young age..I have 2 grown children, girl and boy and a grown stepdaughter..I love animals..I have 2 dogs one Terrier mis, rat and fox, and a little chubby Pug, she is all black, my daughter own her parents..she gave us one of the puppies.I also have 3 birds, 2 Cockatiels and one Parrotlet...I stayed small most of my life, but in the last 5 years I have steadly gained weight, 33 lbs, I am having a very hard time getting it off, I am not as active, and under lots of stress, we moved 2 years ago from South Jersey to FL, and my husband is very ill off and on, but I need to do something for me and loosing weight is what I need..I like to walk the dogs, which I just got back into doing, the past 3 months I didn't walk them, and they have gained weight, so we are getting back into shape together, me and the dogs.lol Hope to get some support her and hope no one mindes me joining in to also give support..

bonnie824 · 04-08-2010, 04:12 PM

Hi. I'm Bonnie from NC. Haven't quite figured out the avatars and pictures yet, but will be personalizing soon. I am 52, have 3 nearly grown kids (all in various college programs) and work full time in a rural public school system.

I have about 40 pounds to lose, and have been on many programs, weight watchers being the most successful. Right now, I just want to make small changes and get healthy gradually as I keep quitting diets and am getting really discouraged.

I am a member of the local family Y and try to get to aerobic classes twice a week and the weight machines twice and maybe walk or hike on the weekend.

MaezieZ · 04-11-2010, 12:40 PM

I'm new and I'm over 50 so this seems like a good place to post since I think those of us over 50 have distinct weight loss obstacles.

I have been married for 34 years to a guy I met in high school. So we have known each other for a very long time. We are originally from a south Chicago suburb (still miss the food, but I'd probably weigh 400 pounds if we still lived there). We moved to Nevada the same year we got married. We have two grown unmarried sons and no grandchildren yet. I love dogs but the last two we had died very young and I'm not prepared to risk my heart again (plus I have a new job that makes it difficult to adopt a puppy because I'm away from the house too long). I love to garden, but I live in a valley near Lake Tahoe so our growing season is extremely limited--great for a lazy gardener. We live near a river so there are all kinds of critters to watch along with some feral peacocks that seem to thrive here. I am a tv addict; love old movies, most romantic comedies (even Lifetime and Hallmark as cheesey as they are). My guilty pleasures are real crime and crime drama--Bones, NCIS, The Closer, Criminal Minds, also liked Without a Trace and Crossing Jordan. I also am a big Disneyland fan and I wish I lived closer.

I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 217 so I'm in the obese category. This is the highest I've ever weighed. I want to get to 150, but I don't have a time frame. 10 years ago I weighed 180 and got down to 147 using low carb and exercising a lot. I swore I never would get that big again. and here I am weighing even more after the big M. I am trying to do it by eating healthier; protein shakes for breakfast, lots of fruits, vegetables and good protein. I had a staph infection in my face from a root canal gone bad so it delayed my exercise program. Don't have time for a gym, but my goal is to exercise weight train including gardening for an hour every day. I love to walk and use my cheap rebounder. I also plan on using my healthrider when I can't walk. I also have a torso track, ab rocket, jackie chan resistance thingy, and a power trainer & free weights for my muscles. My bigger belly seems to be the biggest obstacle to fitting into my size 12s.

My hopes are that I can forgive the people that treated me shabbily at my last job--I need to start healing. My new manager at least has given me a renewed feeling of self-worth by fighting to keep me despite the dismal job situation our state faces. I want to lose weight the right way. I want to fit into some of my shorts before my next vacation in June. And I want to look good in a nice dress for my wonderful nephew's wedding in August. I also like the feeling when I get up in the morning when I am taking proper care of myself.

Thanks everyone!

Doris

saltymama57 · 04-18-2010, 07:17 PM

Hello.

I'm Deb and I'm a 53-year-old widowed mom of 3. I just turned 53 this past April 13, 2010. NOPE! It was NOT Friday the 13th when I was born either although I wish it had been. SIGH! My mother says it was, I think, on a Saturday when I was born. My two oldest are grown and living their own lives and my youngest is 13 and, of course, still with me. I was widowed on January 29, 2003 and I have remained single ever since. While I have always struggled with my weight, I think my husband's death just triggered some stupid self-destruct thing within my head and I just gave up. I did not care anymore about anything and I just started eating, I think, to block the pain of my husband's death. Who knows? Anyway, the way I see it, is that I did this to myself so I need to do something to lose all this weight I gained up as a result. Anyway, that's why I'm here and I have also found out, much to my chagrin, that being over 50, this blasted weight is NOT coming off as easily as when I was in my 20's and 30's! Oh well! Let the journey begin....

Deb

lilithb · 05-04-2010, 12:22 AM

HI! My name is lilith, I am 55. I weighed in at the Drs. the other day at 208' I am 5ft.4. I had lost an enormous amount of weight last yr. I was on Topamax 200 mg. and lost 31 pounds in 30 days. I could not believe how fast it was coming off me. I have had a wt. problem for that last 15 yrs. Before I lost that wt. I was around 250 . I finally got down to 191 . I was starting to get into clothing that I had not been able to wear. I was proud of myself. Now after moving, getting back with my ex, I have gained 18 pounds of that and I am sure still gaining as we speak. I also stopped taking the medication. I feel that I am never full. I eat healthy , I just over eat. I am always hungry. This is why I came here. I have been to several wt. sights but this one was different. You are all very intelligent people and have struggle with this weight issue. My goal right now is to drop that 18 that I gained, then lose about thirtsome or forty more. I had been walking but I have grown inbound due to a foot injury. Guess that I should finish telling you a little more on me. I am a mother of 3 and 7 grandchildren plus 1 great grand son. I am working on my bachelors in Human Services. I was an LPN for 22 yrs. It is very nice to meet you all .

SapphireCougar · 05-25-2010, 01:03 AM

Hi I"m Barb & I live in a tiny country town in OH. I"m 56 going on 57 (Sept) & am single,live with my 3 furry babies.Never married,came very close few times though.But love my freedom,have been retired since 03. I've belonged toWW since 6-08 & my weight loss journey is like a yo-yo.At times I get really frustrated. I've had double hip replacements so I have to watch with the exercising.And at times my bad knee's/back will act up. I"m not making excuses I"m just falling apart plain & simple LOL!!!! I have a stationery bike I use.And get my walking in at the stores. In my town we have no place to really walk. This seems like a good website & I"m looking forwarded to making new friends & helping others with their weight loss journey.I know we can conquer this.Even though our ages may try to hinder us I know we can do it.The most important thing to remember is never give up,no matter how hard or frustrating it seems, We CAN DO IT!!!!

Barb

gittel · 05-28-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SapphireCougar

Hi I"m Barb & I live in a tiny country town in OH. I"m 56 going on 57...

Hey Barb! My youngest sister's name is Barb! LOL

I'm new on the site and reluctantly introducing myself...just not sure what to say. Here goes nuthin'. I'm 57. Long, long time married. Have a DD (30) and a DS (26)...living on their own with their SO's--I considered them "mine", too, in a way. Not working outside the home because of many physical challenges (including "bad" knees) which I'm just starting to seriously tackle--perhaps overcome--with aggressive changes in lifestyle (quit smoking 3 years ago this September), diet (doing modified low carb and my body is responding like crazy...only dropped 20 lbs so far, but my shape has changed--in a good way), supplements (Pine Bark, COQ10, Salmon Oil and the like), and exercising every SINGLE day without fail.

I've done the treadmill for 30 minutes a day (some days also hiked outdoors) for the last 77 days. (BTW I gave up our second car in order to economize...so I walk to do almost all of my errands.) Sometimes I feel so strong I can't believe it. I actually know what the pundits are talking about now when they refer to "endorphin rush" from exercise.

My DD is getting married August 29th and I need to be at the best I can be by that date. I've got a handle on "eating clean", I've banished night time cravings by going low carb, but I still struggle with eating too much!

I'm hoping you guys can help me get past this hurdle! LOL

snowbuni · 06-02-2010, 03:07 AM

Hi all, my name is Pam and I hope to post here frequently. I am headed to 58 in a couple of months. My home is in Colorado. I have worked since I was 16 and probably will continue until I am 90. I am a workaholic PM and work long hours and live through crazy work stress. (lol, in re-reading this, I would probably run from this type of personality!)

I have a DS (26) living in Chicago...I may be part of a wedding within the year - one always wants to look better than their ex at a celebration.

I have been dieting for a long time and sabotaging myself often. I put up with the weight because I carried it well and avoided the side profile and most photos. It was the post menopause tire effect that finally pushed me over the edge. I recently restarted MRC which is a balanced low carb, high protein diet. Up until last Sept, I would exercise 4-5 days a week at a small nearby gym...it closed, and my midsection went into bereavement! I have rebuilt a small gym in my house...just need to make visiting it a priority. That also means walking away from the work desk.

One of my other motivations is a 40th HS reunion in Oct...

2Greyts · 06-03-2010, 10:56 AM

Hi everyone!
My name is Dana and I have been a "lurker" on this site for along time. I read the posts and get inspired by others challenges, decided to post myself and join in giving and receiving support. Due to my work, I probably won't be a frequent poster, but am hoping to be better than I have been!

I live in MN, but am originally a CA girl from Lancaster, CA (high desert). I miss the desert, but love it in MN after 17 years here. I'm 51, married, no kids except for the furry kind. We are avid greyhound adopters and currently have Lani (14 yrs young) and Juliet (7 yrs young).
I am a career girl and have been working in healthcare IT a LONG time. I am a consultant, so I travel around the country and work on projects - mostly electronic medical records. Currently in NJ. So I get to see the other great parts of our country and not just on a tourist basis - I love it!

I was always a skinny girl, but time and eating too well (at least I had fun getting there!

has caught up with me. I am using the Wii EA Active Trainer faithfully when home and the treadmill or bicycle in the hotel gym during the week. Pretty much higher protein/low carb, but not as strict as Atkins.
You all sound very supportive - I'm looking forward to getting to know you!

Linden · 06-12-2010, 01:41 AM

Hi, let me introduce myself? I was 68 last Saturday, widowed 20 years, have a son, daughter-in-law, and 2 year old grandbaby, who live in Berlin, and a 99 year old father, who lives on the east coast of the states. I'm on an island in the Pacific, where I was working when I retired. I also have two wonderful pets -- Andy the Cat who'll be 18 on Bastille Day and a 5 month old male Papillon.

I've had 3 major weight gains in my life: when I stopped nursing and thought I could still eat 1,000 extra calories a day; when I developed hypothyroidism (which wasn't diagnosed until I gained 30 pounds); and since I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and have not been able (or, more likely, not willing) to exercise at the levels I used to. Enough ! I said on my birthday. Enough relying on being small boned to hide weight, and so on, and so on.

So here's my goal -- to lose 40+ pounds, exercise at least enough to give the puppy a good work out, and go to Germany for a while to watch the baby grow. In other words, re-write my life which has gotten to be a rather boring read in the past few years. I'll gratefully take all the help I can get. Over the past few days I've read almost the entire I P blog and have loved it -- so informative and encouraging, and not a whiner in the bunch -- that has to be a first, she said, sardonically.

Vicki710 · 06-13-2010, 07:19 PM

Hello! My name is Vicki. I am 61 years old and I live in north Louisiana with my husband. We celebrated our 36th anniversary on June 8. We have a 32 year old daughter, an 8 year old grandson, and a new son-in-law. Our daughter is expecting our second grandchild, a little girl, in about 5 weeks. We are excited about her pending arrival! I am a second grade teacher. I just finished my 39th year of teaching in elementary school! I hope to retire in 3 more years.

My current weight is right at 170 pounds. I am five feet, three inches tall, but that reflects a loss of one and a half inches. I take Boniva once a month to try and stop the bone loss. I have osteopenia, and I don't want it to become full-blown osteoporosis. Over the last several months, my weight has fluctuated from high the high 170 range to the low 170 range. I would like to reach 162 pounds by the time school starts again on August 12. My weight loss method is portion control and attention to healthy eating as opposed to too many sweets, snacks, etc. I injured my left knee back in March and am scheduled for surgery this Wednesday, June 16. For now exercise is on hold.

I want to lose weight to help prevent health problems like diabetes and arthritis. I want to be around to enjoy my family, especially those precious grandchildren! When I retire, I want to travel, go on long walks, and take lots of pictures.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your group!
Vicki

Jank52 · 06-14-2010, 10:15 PM

I lurk on 3FC a lot but rarely post. I am having such difficulty staying focused I thought I'd introduce myself and maybe get some advice.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: My name is Jan and I live in SE Michigan. I am 58 but in my head I am 30 lol I was married for 24 yrs, divorced 11 yrs and have one daughter who is 32. I met a wonderful man a year after my divorce and we're very happily living apart lol We have no desire to marry or move in although it seems like we live together sometimes! He retired at 49 and I will be retiring next June - kinda sorta a forced retirement. I was leaving at 60 so 6 months early is ok with me. Between the two of us we have 4 dogs. We love doing home improvements, gardening, flea markets and estate sales. In my retirement I hope to volunteer at the animal shelter, library and the literacy program.

DIET / EXERCISE REGIMEN: I weigh 183 and last year at this time I was 176. I joined WW several times with slow success so I quit and went slowly back to my old "one bite won"t hurt me" mentality or as the WW leader calls it "the at home program that rarely works". While divorcing I got down to 157 simply because I didn't want to be at home. I was a mad woman and walked it off and also had help with Meridien. Many years later I tried it again with no success. I eat "good" during the day but when I get home it's a free for all. That scares me because in a year the fridge will be in the next room! I exercise daily mostly walking. I took two aerobics classes last winter and liked them so while I didn't lose any pounds my heart has to be healthy! I have taken water aerobics, like WATP DVD's and have a Wii.

I hope to make a connection with someone who may be struggling with similar issues.

denni361 · 06-20-2010, 11:35 AM

Hi, I am Deb, 55 and live in a small town in MO. I have put on a few extra pounds and am determined to lose them. I have 4 grown children, 3 girls and 1 boy and 9 grand children. I love to read and am an animal lover. I have 2 dogs and 1 cat. Nice to meet everyone!

gonnadoitthistime · 06-25-2010, 09:51 PM

Hi, new here. It's nice to read about all you lovely over 50 ladies. I am 53, currently weigh 230 (I keep writing it down to get it through my head it's real). A year ago I was at 210, recently put on weight but have been in denial! Then disgusted! Now determined! Counting calories right now, adding a little exercise to each day. Found this site doing calorie count searches. Trying to stay positive and not beat myself up while facing up to the facts.
B