Group of One?

Am I the oldest dieter here? 51 with 100 plus pounds to lose...

Hi, I'm 52 with around 35 lbs to lose. So dont fret you aren't on your own x

Hello... I'm 52 and need to lose close to 100 lbs myself.

I'm sure if you look for a group, you'll find one for your age range and weight loss goal.

Thanks everyone

I'm 53, just lost almost 30 lbs with about 70 to go. Looks like we are not alone.

I'm 55 with 88 pound lost and another 60 to 70 to go.

Yay - I'm not alone thank you all and congratulations on your progress! Impressive!

I'm 56 with 100+ lbs to lose. Currently doing a low(ish) carb diet and exercise in order to avoid going on meds for Type 2 Diabetes. I've lost 20 lbs since late August. Trying hard to not be discouraged by the sheer number I need to lose! Plugging away at it....

20lbs in two months is great!

Signing in with my very first post at the ripe age of 48 and 35 pounds to lose. Looking forward to getting to know all the other oldies but goodies! ;0)

I'm 52 and although I'm only trying to lose a few more pounds, as you all know, it's sooooo hard as we age! And, at least for me, it's 2 steps forward followed by 1 back... or actually 2 lbs lost followed by 1 gained!

I turn 49 next week and have lost over 100 lbs and have kept it off over the last 2 years. It's 80% what and how much you put in your mouth and only 20% exercise. Anyone can succeed if you educate yourself on nutrition and not try any magic diet plans that promise you'll lose the weight fast. You don't need to pay anyone a single penny to get your health back. Trust me.

My son lost 120 in about 15 months. He lost it gradual enough to not have all the hanging skin issues. I want to lose 100 lbs and want to do it with about a lb a week. Since I am older I want to give my skin time to shrink naturally. Long and slow is not bad and I am following my son's formula of log everything I eat & exercise. I know I can do it too.

I'm 60 with the goal of trying to get my blood pressure under better control through weight control and sodium intake management.

I am new to this site and have about 50 pounds to lose. I am 61 and am finding it hard to get motivated. Any suggestions??

Hello mtaber. I'm 66 so have you beat. The "new" Atkins diet approach works very well for me, though I do not try to stay within the induction phase guidelines--they are a bit too restricted for me and I don't feel well on a carb level that is that low. The general approach, however, is great: it's a high protein, low carb diet focusing on getting your carbs from veggies and fruits. A lot of people are horrified at the Atkins approach, but they are thinking of the original version, years ago. The new one even has a regimen for vegetarians. You might buy the book and read about it and see what you think. I guess the main thing is, "slow and steady wins the race." Good luck!

I will be 49 in 3 days!!
33 lbs down 42 more to go!!

Hi I am 53 and starting at 50lbs in the beginning, once I reach my goal I can reset it. Setting myself up to win not lose. Keep a positive attitude

Hi there. I'm 54 and am going to lose the 26 pounds that I received as a gift when I went through Menopause. I hate to seem ungrateful but I'm really not enjoying this! Low carb is the only way I can lose.