Struggling 44 year old woman

LoreleiEvil

I'm just starting, but I'm in just the same boat. High stress job, sitting all the time, and I eat when tired or bored. Also love the taste of wine!

I'm tired of looking and feeling bad. The kick in the pants for me was seeing that number on the scale starting with a 2. I don't care if it's vain, motivation is motivation and I must lose weight to stay ambulatory as long as I can. I'm not afraid of the wheelchair, I don't want to HAVE to have to use it yet strictly because of something I can do something about - my weight. My illness is going to progress but I can control what I eat, how I eat, and how I can still move.

abikinibyjuly

You can do this! I'm 47, 5'5" and began in April. So far, I've lost 10 lbs. I've realized that this isn't a race, so I'm taking it one day at a time. I'm in it for the long run. I love food, and haven't felt deprived since joining MFP. Instead, I think I've become more creative with my meals and feel like I've learned a lot with regard to nutrition. I'm definitely moving more, but nothing crazy. I usually walk or hike for exercise.

I used to be a big night snacker. Now I make sure to save some calories for a snack at night and then I close out my diary and I'm done for the day (usually around 9pm).

Pease feel free to friend me. My diary is open to friends and I log in everyday.

drhawkins1

You will survive. When you get tired of being tired, you will do whatever it takes to shed the pounds right. First of all the word of God has and is still helping me. Matthew 4:4 says, "But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." So don't let the Devil tempt you with overeating and unhealthy food. There are natural products out there such as Advocare to help you lose weight. Go to advocare.com and search for the 24 day challenge. I'm a distributor if you need to try the products or just call the number on that website and they will help you. My email address is drhawkins1@aol.com. You are not under any obligation I just want to hear that you've lost weight. This was my last draw and God had bless me with the discipline to watch what I eat and exercise. When I prayed and got serious, I got an email from a Co-worker to sample the products and I have been losing weight since. God wants you to live a healthy and prosperous life sister. He blessed you with that new job for a reason. Have a blessed day in Jesus.

marquise800

Hello Mary,

My story is similar to yours: 43 years old, married, 2 kids, an office job (that I love but sometimes drives me crazy!), a slow metabolism or, in any case, difficulties losing weight, and a sweet tooth that feels like a whole mouth actually!
Late evening sweet snacks are my best frenemies!
I've always been "chubby" - technically speaking I'm an "endo" body type - but my weight has recently crept up without me changing anything. I was at my heaviest last January with 172lbs for 5'1; that's what I weighted 10 years ago when I was pregnant and ready to give birth!!
in March I started a low carb approach as I feel this is what has always worked best for me...yeah I'm a diet veteran, I think I tried all the fad diets on earth during the last 20 years, which is stupid I realize that now.
Anyway, I lost about 10 lbs but, just like you I need support to continue. I exercise 4 times a week; I love lifting weights and doing cardio. I see it as my "me" time and a way to really blow out the stress of the day.

I'm new to MFP, starting today, so feel free to friend me and we can make this journey together!

Good Luck!

hornehm2

Mary you just descried me.... I have done it before so I know I can do it now. (18 years later) but if I did it with 2 babies at home I know I can do it with 2 college kids and a preteen. ( I think I just laughed out loud at myself there) but I am here for both giving support and receiving support!

scoutfinchie

Hi Mary! As you can see, the MFP community is hugely supportive!! I am also 44. I have lost 26 lbs since January--Yay!!! I log religiously everything I eat and that keeps me accountable. I love having a support group of MFP pals who encourage me daily. I highly recommend http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/bmr/ to determine your calorie intake, Their podcasts are also great--they promote slow and steady weight loss and are against starvation dieting. I am achieving my goal eating 1600 calories of good clean food each day (plus I eat most of my extra exercise calories). I still drink wine regularly too. If you like exercise DVD's, I love The Firm Express DVD's. They are only 20 minutes but they stress high intensity intervals and heavier weights. I do them in the early morning, 3-4 times a week. I also walk 4-6 times a week and roller skate :-) for about 2 hrs a week. Feel free to friend me and good luck to you!

bearsfan67

You can do it!!! Evenings are hard for me as well but there are things out there that one can eat that can help when you get the munchies. It is great when we are accountable for what we eat and in regards to working out just start out slow. Next thing you know your 15 minute walk will end up being a 30 minute walk and so on. Finding someone to work out with always works. IF you want a friend who will support you when your up and even when your down and gave in to that chocolate cake feel free to add me!! I wish you luck in achieving your goals!!

fleetzz

Hi Mary,
same as you--44 (almost 45), and started at 166 (despite what myfitnesspal says), now at around 140. My weight started to creep up over the last 3 years. I think it was a sluggish thyroid so I am now on low dose thyroid meds, but really the weight loss has happened because of diet. I also don't exercise (but a friend is taking me running tonight--we will see how that goes!).

Make sure you check in with your doc to ensure there isn't anything making it harder for you to lose weight. I keep seeing things like thyroid problems and birth control and such making it impossible to lose, it doesn't, but it can make it harder.

Welcome, and although it may be hard and a pain and not fun, you can do this.

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Iloveeyore78

Just stay at it. Check your calories. You may be eating too little or too much as MFP only guestimates and we are each unique humans. Feel free to add me for support. I am down 80+ lbs since having my son who just turned 2 in April. Started walking in February and accomplished over 300 miles in 90 days. Did 20 miles at a Relay for Life a few weeks ago and am doing my first 5k in July and walking the 3 day Susan G Komen 60 mile walk as I want to use my fitness for causes. It keeps me inspired.

I am looking for more peeps as I filter those out who are in active for more than 30 days or don't support others (doesn't have to be me... we just need to support one another on our paths to AWESOMENESS!

Lovelyloralee

What a great idea! The hardest part has been the exercising for me but to do it for wonderful causes - that makes me want to walk! I love Eeyore too by the way! Thanks for the advice, I will be using this

violettatx

Y'all are doing it wrong. LOL

I'm 48. I figured out, why fight it? Eat light in the morning, eat a light lunch, and heavy at dinner, and snack. I love it this way. Night time is just when I enjoy eating. I'm relaxed, I like to put on a movie, or a program on TV, get a glass of wine, cook a nice meal, and enjoy it, and then end with a nice snack (peanut butter and apple, or ice cream, or whatever). So, I minimize my day time eating, and eat more at night. Works out great for me.

Good luck.

This is exactly what I do! I go to the gym after work, so I eat my largest meal at night. I often have a nice glass of wine and some frozen yogurt with chocolate chips after. That and heavy lifting is working for me. Oh, and I'm 54 btw.

Tracking calories and working out is a commitment, but if you're willing to make age doesn't matter. It was just as hard to get in shape when I was younger, LOL!