I made it to the 50's .  I had myalliforums today when i signed in.  Hope to see you there.

 I posted in tool help & site feedback and today I had my alliplan forums and was able to get to the 50's something.

Hi! I had both knees replaced in 2006! Awesome that there is someone else here who has been through that experience!

I gained too much weight when it was painful to walk, or even stand in line (I sat on the floor at the post office once while in line). My knees will last longer if I lose 40 pounds, and I'll be able to get back to the things I enjoy (dancing, for one!!).

I have two grand daughters. Unfortunately they live 600 miles from me, but we manage to see them 5-6 times a year, and they are coming to visit us in two weeks!! Aren't grand kids just the best!! One is almost 3, and one will be a year old at Christmas time.

I just started Alli Septemberr 5. I'd really like to be able to communicate with others who have physical limitations they are trying to overcome, as well as grand kids they want to brag about!

I had crippling plantar faciitus in both feet for 4 years due to being obese, plus knee, back & ankle trouble from walking funny. The PF was so bad I couldn't walk without crutches. I tried the horribly painful chortizone shots in my feet, over a dozen shots in each foot. They helped some but didn't stop the problem completely. I had to wear foot braces to prevent foot-fall too - very uncomfortable to sleep in. I'm finally pain free due to losing 99 lbs so far. Weigh has alot to do with pain & you will find that every 10 lbs you lose, you lose pains too.

Hello Every one I started yesterday I start my pills Monday.  I am with all of you I really need to feel better I am coming a real couch potato.  I am a Grandma of three boys they call me Memaw.  I am a widow and live alone yes I am over fifty (65).  I am really going to try to move more I know I will feel better if I do.  I am just learning also I hope you all don't mind if I add you to my circle.  I need to lose about 65 pounds.

Good luck to all of you

Alice 

 Welcome Alice,  You will find great support here.  Sure you may add me to your circle and you're in mine.  You will feel better and the weight will come off.  Slow is the key, it may be hard to wait on that but we didn't get like this overnight so relax, focus, exercise, eat well and you will do great.

Angel

 Alice, I see we share the same state.  I don't think I have any NC friends except you.  Glad you're here

Angel

 Hello all! I am a recently retired grandmom of 3, who started on Wednesday, Sept. 9th, 2009. I hope we can all help and inspire each other!

I could sure use a buddy.  I'm 55, and started alli today.  I'd like to lose 45 pounds by tomorrow.  How about you?

 tmjoyce that is soooo funny and true!

 Hi Angel

We do share the same state and we are only about an hour from each other we could meet in Tarboro sometime and have lunch.  Bear Grass is between Greenville and Williamston.  I know you must know where Greenville is.  I am so happy there is someone near by we can help each other when we really need it.  Someone to talk too.  I start my pills tomorrow but I have been very good this week with my low fat diet I hope I don't have to may treametnts tomorrow.

Best of luck

Alice

 Hi,

I like the 50+ Grandma logo!  It seems the weight piles on a little faster after 45! Especially around the middle. I dont feel like I have a "spare tire".....I feel like I have a double axil!. I just turned 50, have two beautiful grandchildren and want to change my lifestyle so that I am healthy and will be around to see them graduate and marry.  I am currently healthy.....minor hypertension and anxiety.  I usually travel the globe with my business but have not had a contract in 6 months.  It is nice to see the grand kids more often but the weight is getting out of control.  I started Alli last week and then got the flu and had to stop. Will restart probably tomorrow.  I need motivation to exercise......dont know why.....use to love it.  Good luck and please share your stories.

SandyIMI 

 I am with you tmjoyce  I thought for sure I would wake up this morning weighing 45pounds lighter yesterday was my first day taking the pills.

Alice

 In my dreams I did lose the 40# that needed to go.  I love the thought and sure wish it were a reality.

I need a buddy to interact with.  I am not taking Alli pills like I am supposed to and I/m not losing weight.  I guess I just need some inspiration.  Got any for me?  I know that just dreaming won't take the pounds off!  I really want to lose weight.  Maybe we can correspond daily to share our ups as well as our downs so we can learn from our own and each others mistakes.  Please write soon as I need to get back on track.  Thanks!  Have a SONshiny day!  God Bless