Well, once again I am going to lose weight- but this time I am going to do it with your help.

I just turned 50 and instead of feeling old, I want a new start. Married, no kids, but do have a Cairn Terrier that I love dearly. (Well not as much as my husband!)

I live in upstate NY.

I will really appreciate any help and encouragement that we can share.

Looking forward to talking with you all!

Hi, Good to see another person posting that's near my age. We do have special problems, our metabolism just isn't what it used to be! But that doesn't mean we can't loose the weight and be "Nifty Fifty". What is your plan? Diet and exercise?

I walk 30-40 min a day and lift weights 3xweek. I do ride my bike occasionally to mix it up some. I jsut got my bike out recentaly and rediscovered I had thighs!!! So I guess changing exercises occasionally is a good thing.

I'm also new to this site and looking for some others in their 40's or 50's. I've battled my weight since high school, won some, lost some, and am currently losing that battle. Hopefully the group support will make a difference. It would be great to join you as it just seems so much harder at this age. Welcome to both of you!

I know we can do it. I'm glad to have the support, i'm going to need it! I think everything is easier with a little help from your friends, don't you?

I am in the same boat. Again, I am ready to start. I have tried all summer to get some weight off. I went up and down 5 lbs., currently back up. Ug. It would be great to have some buddies for help and encouragement.
I'm from Ohio, married to the same man for almost 27 years!, 2 adult children. My "baby" turns 21 next month, so I guess tecnically they aren't children anymore. I have 2 sweet pups who will always be my babies.
We can do this together!
Jen

Hi Jen, Nice to meet you ! I'll be here for you if you need encouragement. It always helps me to have someone to talk to. I just started back on plan today, so we can do this together. Good Luck !

I hope everyone had a beautiful day today! Today was about as perfect a day as ever here. Still more on my "To Do" list, but I thought that for the afternoon, I would just enjoy the outdoors while it lasted.
I did the yard work this morning, which went into afternoon, so I consider that exercise. I got in my 64 oz. of water already too. My food choices were pretty good, but I need to work on my portions a little better. Today was successful for me.
Here's hoping yours is/was too. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I was wondering if there were people my age around.

I am flying to Reno, to celebrate my 50 birthday with my twin on Sept 5-6. I am giving her a birthday cake and we both will spend the day at the spa. I've been married for every and have 3 grown children and 3 grandanimals

I want to get rid of my extra weight so that the next half of my life is a heathier one. I have been trying to either walk or swim every day, even if the walk is around my house a few times. I try to eat 5-6 smaller healthy meals a day.

Hi ya Joyce,
I am soon to be 47. I would like to get rid of my flab too.
I may not go to a gym or work out on the bike or eliptical everyday, but I think it counts if you just make sure that you do something physical each day. Yesterday I shopped with my daughter and mother. What an experience! Afterward though, I walked my dogs about an hour. (Mom is 78 and understandably walks a little slower.)
I would like to eat 5-6 small meals a day too, but I don't know how to fit it in. Is it easy for you to do? I would have a hard time at dinner the most, as that is when I cook for my family.
Reno sounds like a great retreat!

Reno is where I was born and raised and all my family is there. I have a pretty good time usually when I go home. Shoipping on thing my mother loves to do. I usually accompany her all over Reno. We have been out shopping 8 hours before.
I have chosen to walk because I can do that anywhere, whether I am traveling, or subbing. It is also good for my IBS and ostioporosis. Besides, We travel so much I can't make a commitment to a gym.
I have chosen the 5-6 smaller meals because it is good for my acid felux and IBS. I try to eat 300-400 calories at breakfast lunch and dinner and have 2-3 snacks a day that are about 100 calories each. I really don't keep exact count. Sometimes I do really good some times I don't.

HI Every one, Seems like we all follow slightly different plans, the emphesis being on healthy. I think small changes mean a lot, and are easier to make. Drinking the amount of water your body needs, cutting back on portion sizes and making sure you get enough fruit and vegetables. Exercise is the same. Make excuses for exercise. Park at the back of the parking lot. Take the stairs. Play with the kids (grandkids for us) at the park. Take the dog for a long walk (good for him and for you). I've been on a million diets. They don't work for long. I'm focusing on health this time, and that does mean loosing weight and being stronger.

The hardest part for me is exercise. I eat pretty healthy. I have been drinking the water, at first, it is always sort of tough. I need to make exercising a priority! I have got to plan it every day. Today, I walked my dog to the vet, it was a good visit, it was only to pick up some heartguard and top-spot, no shots or anything. The vet did come out and try to pet my pup though, but she is a shy girl. She was a rescue, neglectfully and abusively owned previously. She's sweet and has come a long way, but still a little shy. Anyway...
I also have cut back on the meat portions. I find that if I only eat a small amount of meat in a day, sometimes only one meal will include meat, I will lose weight faster. I have protein in other forms. I don't think I could be a total vegetarian though.
I am also focusing on the healthful benefits. I know I will never be tiny, I wasn't when I was younger, but I was slender. I would like to wear size tens or twelve, and have them be loose.

Hi ladies! I've been hoping to find a buddy close to my own age and here's a whole group of you! I am a married mother of 2 grown sons. Our oldest is married and the father of 2 beautiful daughters...Abby will be 5 in September and Emma just turned 2. Our youngest son is also married and currently enlisted in the US Marine Corps (he deploys to Iraq in just over 4 weeks).
My husband and I own and operate a small sheet metal/heating business. Our oldest son also works with us in the family business.
I enjoy quilting in my free time as well as doing other craft projects.

I need to lose at least 20 more pounds. I'm off to a pretty good start...I've lost 9 pounds so far! I'm counting calories (sort of), watching portions, and trying to cut out the junk and fast food. I hate to exercise, but when I do it's usually walking.

I'd love it if we could buddy up or form a small group so we can help keep each other motivated and reach our goals!

Hi Everyone, Hope you're having a good day. I've been doing pretty well. I'm not feeling up to par at the moment and usually use that as an excuse to not eat properly or exercise! But, it's just and excuse! I did eat pretty good yesteday, but I started this morning off BAD with a donut! Yuck! They were my husbands and I don't even especially like them! so, start from here and don't let one bad decision lead to others. I didn't exercise yesterday but I went to a couple of block garage sales. I walked a lot! I was pretty active also. I cleaned the basement (some). There a million (ok, slight exageration) toys down there. I sorted some of the baby ones to give to good will. I also did laundry and hung the clothes on the line outside. Plus all the housework, like cleaning the kitchen floor on my hands and knees. So a pretty active day. I still think I need more exercise but I try to make sure I'm active on top of it.

I have a little dog that is the Prince of the house too. We adopted him when he was 15 months old and he is such a joy. He's a little Shih Tzu. So loving. It took us a long time to get him to even sit beside us. He had been kept in a cage. I don't think he was abused but very person shy. Didn't know how to show affection, or recieve it. Now is a different story! A lot of work, but so worth it!

So, How is every one doing with your diets today? Freda