[traycemom]

I am 59 years old, 5'10" tall and my starting weight is 224.5. My usual weight is aroud 190, but that is still overweight. My goal is to get down to 173 because my weight is contributing to the pain of degenerative disc disease. I gained 30 pounds when I started having to take the meds I am prescribed (I get sick if I don't eat!), but now that's been about 3 years so I should know how to get around that by now.
I'm excited to make new friends and share the weight loss journey with all of you.

[NEMom]

Welcome to the forum! So glad that you are here. Best of luck to you!

[Italiannie]

Welcome Aboard! Scan the threads and join a challenge, if you like or another support group. It's really encouraging.
Wishing you the best!

[patchworkpenguin]

Trayce, welcome, glad to have you join us. I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diet plans, themes, or age groups, so find one that inspires you and just post to join! Be sure to check out the 50+group

[EagleRiverDee]

Welcome!

[freelancemomma]

Hi there,

I'm 5'11" and 55 years old, so not too different. I lost 50 pounds last year, going from 195 to 145, so I'm here to tell you it can be done. (It wasn't actually that hard, once I made the initial decision.) A year ago I wouldn't have believed it if someone had told me I would voluntarily set my alarm several times per week to get to 6 a.m. fitness classes, but for the first time in my life I'm actually enjoying exercise. In weight class, I get a real kick out of being able to lift heavier weights than women half my age.

Best of luck on your journey, and come hang out in some of the subforums.

Freelance