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 SMBinsley, I'm sure you will enjoy your journey with SparkPeople - it's a great place to be. I am one of the 'older' ones, having been born in 1945 - but what's a couple of years amongst friends! Most of us here share the same problems with our weight and get great support and motivation along the way. If you have any problems - just ask - someone will be there to help.
Good luck and enjoy Sparks.
Carole
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Hi! Folks! I'm the new kid on the block if you call being born in 1947 and reaching your 60th birthday on October 22nd new. I do! After all you're only as old as you feel. The good Lord has blessed me in so many ways in these many years. Of course life is no bed of roses, but with God in your path leading you in the right direction, how can you fail? GOD IS SO GOOD! AMEN!
As I embark on this new adventure of getting myself in control of my weight, and not letting my weight control me, I need all the support I can get. I want to get this excess weight off so I can live to see my grandchildren grow up and follow God's will for their lives. My grandchildren are my pride and joy. They are what keeps me young! I want to be able to have as much energy as they do so I can keep up with them.
So, if any of you would like to converse and give me the motivation I need to accomplish this I would be very grateful and I know God will bless you for it.
susieq in St. Matthews, S. C.
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I don't feel any older, but the new "Senior Citizen" discounts are nice!!!
Bonnie
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Hi Everyone
It's quite a while since I posted as we have been on vacation in the UK. My healthy eating plan went out of the window I'm afraid, but I certainly don't feel as well with the change in my diet and I am determined to get back on track from now. My sunflower has definitely wilted during the past couple of weeks.
Hope all is well with all of you.
Carole
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Hi everyone, Happy Birthday to all who of you who turn 60 this month. I will be turning 60 in August. I remember when I was a young girl thinking how "old" 60 was. Not anymore.
Happy Weight Loss to all.
Mary Ann
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| Hello All, Wondering if I have a birthday twin - 5/22. I am in SE Ohio.
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Hi there,
My birthday is also 5th May, I hope you had as good a 60th Birthday as me Bonniebee.
It seems that is was only a couple of years ago I turned 40..........indeed where has the time gone
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BASKETMAKER
5/5/07 6:05 P
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Happy Birthday Bonniebee and congrats on the weigh-in!
I am Tracy. Born August 31, 1947.
After 41 years of addiction, I quit smoking 53 weeks ago!  ...
And have gained a pound a week every week since. 
A leg injury prevented me from walking and now the extra weight is playing havoc on my knees and hips (bursitis) I really, really have to do something to turn the metabolism ON again!
The aches and pains and hobbling make me feel so old - and 60 is NOT old!
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Zelda -- you are just coming right on down that scale.  Keep up the good work and you will feel so much better by the time your BD gets here! Wishing you all success!!
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Hello everyone and Happy Birthday Bonnie!!!
I was born on August 11, 1947 and am really looking forward to the big 60! I know I will have even more weight loss by then. I love SP and all that it does for me. I am beginning to feel like I will be able to go another 30 years or more!!
Good luck to you all!!! Zelda
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| HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bonniebee!!! Hope you have a wonderful 60 Birthday today -- ENJOY the day!!
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Thank you,
I weighed in at 149 this morning--woo hoo!
but I'm going to have fun for a few days, this is a milestone and I'm not missing out!
BB
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Happy Birthday Bonnie
Welcome to the Sexy Sixties...the new 30's... Right?
Hope your Cinco de Mayo birthday will be great and all your goals are met during this comining year. Birthday Hugs to you..Joy
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I will be 60 on Saturday, May 5th!!!!!!!!
where has the time flown to???
Bonnie
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SWEETKNEES
5/2/07 10:25 P
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Welcome Barbhands,
I was off with the triplets for a couple of days and just returned to work today. It starting to warm up in So. Calif. My aunt from Las Vegas was in town for my parents 63rd anniversary. Its over 100 in Vegas and she thought it was beautiful here. I was opening windows and turning on fans to cool off. I tend to become a slug when its hot….this is not good. If I take all the quilts from my bed it will get cold again. I’m rambling, must be time to go home. Have a great evening. Hugs, Joy
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| All new comers hope you all jump in and get the job done.
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| Hello Any and All, I am looking forward to 60 this year - more discounts. New to the program and hoping to lose 100# - it's certainly about time. I am in SE Ohio and it is hot here today.
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Hi Everyone!
The weather isn't so good here in Toronto today, so I settled down this afternoon (after exercise!) to watch a movie. DH is helping DS work on his basement today.
We don't have grandkids yet either - but keep hoping. Instead we are 'grandparents' to our friend's little girl, as her Mom lives in Ireland.
Am thinking I will put a nice homey casserole in to cook for dinner this evening - it's that kind of weather.
Have a good evening everyone,
Carole
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MARRIN2222
4/28/07 2:21 P
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Thanks to all of you for the wonderful "welcome" messages!!! So glad that I finally got the nerve to join in on the message boards. Hopefully this is just what I need to keep me motivated. I mean I sure wouldn't want y'all to know that I was gaining instead of going in the right direction.
I am sooo jealous of SWEETKNEES being the grandmother of triplets!!! I have yet to become a "real" grandmother but I claim a wonderful six-year old as my grandchild. She is the daughter of one of my daughter's best friends and she calls me Ms. Mommy -- guess that's the next best thing until I get to have my own.
Wishing all of us "almost 60" people the best of luck on our journey this next week!!
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SWEETKNEES
4/27/07 8:14 P
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Welcome Martha (MARRIN2222)
I am new to posting on the boards also, but the SP family makes you feel so welcome you can really be comfortable. We are all here for the same purpose and we will reach our goals with each others help. Hugs, Joy
PS: Have a great weekend everyone....
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Hi Everyone and MARRIN
Hope you have all had a good day. My exercise has flagged a bit today, but have stuck to my calorie allowance. DH and I had a day out in the country on Wednesday and I did have a lot of carb, sugar and more carb!! I think the sugar-fest kicked in yesterday as I felt rather snacky and prepared some nibbles for DH and myself. Minutes later they were gone and DH hadn't had any! So, had to make up for it today.
That's the joy of SP, there is always motivation and someone to pick you up if you need it, and someone to listen to your groans if you need to let off steam! So MARRIN, stick with us and you will get where you want to be!
Have a good evening everyone,
Carole
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Welcome warrin2222
I also was born in november 3 1947. You don't have that much to lose go for it . You can do this.The people here will help. Good luck.
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MARRIN2222
4/27/07 5:50 P
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Hi everyone. Been a member of SP for some time but just now finally decided to join the message boards. I was born in November 1947 and will be turning the big 60 this year. I really want to be to my goal weight by that birthday as I feel that it will be a difficult one for me.
ONMYWEIGHDOWN -- You are doing Awesome at this. Such an encouragement to see others succeeding!!
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Well done to those who have lost lbs this week. My WID is tomorrow - so will wait and see! Have convinced DH that I need a cup of coffee in bed in the morning in order to get my metabolism working! LOL.
It's a glorious day here in Toronto - I woke early so went for a walk at 7am, together with my pedometer and MP3, to start the day right. Am not always that enthusiastic! Having my hair done later so that should help things along a bit - always makes you feel better!
Have a great day everyone.
Carole 
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| Welcome new comers Downport wd is wednesday how did you do. I think i am down at least 2 or more good luck.
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Linda - That is a tremendous loss - well done! Toronto is hot and sunny today, and it's so welcome after such a long spell of cold and rainy weather. Spring is really late here this year. We have a condo downtown with a good view of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario, but it's not the same as living out in the country. I was brought up in small town in the UK and you can imagine what a contrast this is. I really like it here though - everything is so convenient.
Hope your day has been a good one.
Carole
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ONMYWEIGHDOWN
4/22/07 1:56 P
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Thank you for the warm welcome Carole!! I started SP on Jan. 6th and so far I have lost 35 pounds, I am so excited.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!!!!!
Linda
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Linda.... Nice to have you with us. I'm Carole. I am 62 and live with DH in Toronto. Am originally from the UK. We have a son here and a daughter in England. I have been with SP for about 5 weeks and I love it. Have lost 8lb so far. Judging by your Spark Page you are doing really well - good for you. This is a great place to be and I am sure you will get all the motivation that you need.
Hope you have a good evening,
Carole
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ONMYWEIGHDOWN
4/21/07 7:09 P
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Hello everyone!! My name is Linda and my birthday is Dec. 1947. I am happily married and I have 3 sons and 1 daughter all grown. I have 8 grandchildren (7 grandsons and the youngest of the 8 was FINALLY a girl). (love them all just the same though) My oldest grandson just turned 20 years old and my youngest is 6 years old and boy is she spoiled.
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SWEETKNEES
4/21/07 5:31 P
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Hello from So. Calif.
We finally got some rain yesterday. but not even an inch. If you have any to spare, please send it our way. I’ve been with SP for a while, but just started to post on the boards. I recommend SP to so many people, but I think I need to lose lots more before I can inspire anyone else to join. I may not lose every week, but I really feel so much better and have more energy. Thanks to all of you and the articles, I remain dedicated to keep active and not munch on junk. Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Joy
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Hi All, Toronto is looking good today - bright, warm and sunny - at last! Good to see you all enjoy SP as much as I do. I like browsing the site and seem to discover more each time I look. There is so much information there and I learn something new most days.
Have a succesful day everyone,
Carole
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| Hello everyone 11/3/47 is my birthday hope you are are having a good day.
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| I have to agree with you Grannyof7 it is the best that is around..so much help and information no one should struggle with finding what they need..
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| Thank you again and this website is the best thing that has happened to me in years. Hello everyone
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Joy
It's good to have you here - please join in and let us know how you progress with SP. I think the size of the SparkPeople site demonstrates how successful it is - everyone is there for everyone else. I really enjoy it. It (almost) makes dieting a pleasure!! Actually, I now try not to think in terms of 'diet' and more a healthy way to eat - and I certainly don't go hungry.
Look forward to hearing more from you.
Carole
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SWEETKNEES
4/19/07 10:33 P
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Hi everyone,
I was just reading this thread and saw a few others
that were born in 1945, so maybe I can join too?
I was born in Feb and I'm chasing triplets that will be 4 in June. Talk about exercise! I agree that the tracker is one of the best features on this site...the other is all the really helpful & encouraging new friends. Hugs, Joy
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Hi, The weather is great here in Toronto today - at last! Hopefully winter is finally over and we can look forward to some warmer weather. At least then you feel more like eating lighter food - or at least I do. Have had quite a good day. I managed to do my cardio and have tracked my meals. I find the tracker really useful as you can keep an eye on the nutrients as well as the calories.
Hope you have had a good day too.
Carole
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| downport it is not always easy. We will all get strong reading each other e-mails.Everyone i need your e-mails to keep me on track.
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Hi Grannyof7 - Thanks for replying. WID for me too today and I am down 2 pounds. Pretty pleased with myself, because it isn't always easy going is it? Some days I feel ready for anything, and others I just want to snack. I expect it's the same for everybody. Nice to hear from you.
Carole
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hello downport hope you stick around. Its good to have people our age sharing the same problems. Today is WD  down one and a half pounds today.hello everyone
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Hi Everyone, Am not sure if people are keen to continue this thread, or is it just for introducing people to the forum?
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Phyllis
You have come to the right place for support and motivation. We all encounter the same problems in our efforts to get to our goal weight so we understand and are glad to help. Look forward to hearing more from you.
Carole
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BLESSEDINARK
4/16/07 4:11 P
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| Hello everyone, My name is Phyllis and I live in Arkansas: I was born in June-on Friday the 13th, 1947. This has always been a lucky day for me. I was doing real good for a couple of weeks but have had a lot of company and sort of lost my motivation. I am ready to get motivated once again and start dropping some pounds. We can do it!!!
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Patsy:
It sounds like you have a good handle on what you're doing and realize the pitfalls of such a system. Good for you. I wish you well. I hope you'll post your progress :)
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Hi Everyone - It's nice to see a few folks joining in here. I've lost 6# with SP so far (in 4 weeks) and my WID is Wednesday, so am hoping for a good result then. I've decided, after this weekend, that I need to cut back on my sodium intake. It has been quite high and I think that results in a lot of fluid retention. Exercise will help with fluid too, of course, but my main hobby is walking and I am currently unable to do as much of that as I wish because of a problem with a nerve in my foot. I have been to see the doctor and had an x-ray and ultra sound and am now waiting for the result. Hopefully it can be sorted out.
Hope everyone has a good day.
Carole
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Thank you for the information on Nutrisystems, I have tried on my own and have not been able to control the portion size and I feel this way the only thing I will have to be concerned with will be the fruits and veggies that I buy, the cost to me will be far less than what I spend in one month for food anyway so that will be a savings for me...I feel I can retain the loss once I get to where I want to be just by continuing with what I have learned with the portion size and I will continue on the exercise that I have already started...those who put the weight back on go back to their old ways of eating once they reach their goals, but I do not plan on ever going back to my old habits...
I am trying to look at this as a way to control my problem area...I have come way to far to let this take me back up to where I was as far as health goes...
I am very hopeful this is my answer to a healthy lifestyle...not looking for fast results just a new healthy life.
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| Patsy: I've known about a half dozen individuals, men and women, who have used the Nutrisystem method and had great success. They lost the weight they wanted in a short period of time. However, the success was short-lived as all of these people regained the lost pounds plus more. Nutrisystem can get the weight off, but they don't teach you how to make life style changes that can have lasting effects. Slow steady weight loss is healthier than the Nutrisystem plan. Exercise and life style eating habit changes are what give us the most long-lasting weight loss effects. I don't mean to rain on your parade, but the cost and the long-term results of Nutrisystem have not proven to be great.
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| Hi...I was born in June 1945 and I too feel the effect of being overweight and over 60..I am trying to lose the excess lbs and get healthy before some health problem arise that can not be reversed..I have a bad back and my knees hurt at times..so I know it is because of the extra lbs that I carry. Will be starting the Nutrisystem program in a couple of days so I am excited to do that. Looking into the future with success..
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SUSIEQ1947
4/16/07 12:40 P
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| I was born in Dec, 1947 and will soon turn 60. My name is Susan and I have three grown daughters and eight beautiful grandchildren. You can see two of my grandbabies on my spark page, feel free to visit and see them. Two of the eight are twins and my curly haired grand-daugher's name is Molly, her brother's name is Michael. They are now three yrs old and were born in Feb. Sorry if this is too long.
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GRANNYOF7
4/16/07 12:13 P
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Hello all my name is carol and i live in orangebur carolina. I was born in pittsburgh pa november 1947. I have a husband that i have been married to for 40 years. I have 4 grown children. Three boys and my daughter is the youngest. My husband was in the army for 20 years and then drove a bus until he retired. With 4 children i stayed home and keep other army wifes children. When my husband retired i did also. We have 7 grandchildren 4 boys and 3 girls. The ages range from 15 years old to 10 months old. I think they are done now but who knows.
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Good morning! I was born Nov. 1947 -- a very good year, right? I understand the "getting older/body going down hill" comment. About a year or so ago, I felt like something was taking over my body and causing it to ache. What a bummer...but guess it beats "6 feet under."
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a year ago -- had really been feeling AWFUL, and then put on about 15 additional pounds. I'm on medication but the pounds aren't going away. I hope to get serious (again) about my cardio and workouts and hope to see some weight loss and body toning by midsummer. I don't expect the weight to be gone until the end of summer. I want it to drop off slowly so it stays off.
What's your geographical location? I'm in Minnesota. Have a good week. Hope to hear from you,
Mothercee
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Hi Judy and Shirley - I hope it's ok if I join in here. I am a Brit, now living in Toronto - DH and I have been here for about 11 years now. We have a son here and a daughter in the UK. I was born in April 1945 - I hope that qualifies me for a 1947 group.
I have been yo-yo dieting for as long as I can remember, and was thankful to find SP. For the first time I feel as if I am really going to do this thing. I have been with Sparks for about 4 weeks and have made a good start. I would like to get to my goal weight by the middle of June. I really enjoy the support and motivation that you receive on SP - it is such a help to be in contact with others who understand the problems we face.
I look forward to joining in here.
Carole
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Hi Shirley,
It is good to see you here. I was born in July 1945. I am losing for the benefit of my body too. I know it will appreciate carrying around fewer pounds. :)
Judy
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COUNTRYSLIDE
4/12/07 8:51 P
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| i was born in Jan. 1947 , on the 13 th. every 4 yrs my birthday hits on friday 13 th . but i have never had bad luck. turning 60 didnt bother me . its just a number.my body is telling me that its old . lol have had bypass surgery. when i was a child i had polio .so the older i get the more my dody goes down hill. just joined the site this week and am trying to lose a few lbs.nice to see all the good friendly people on here. keep up the good work. shirley
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