Looking for Friends in all the right places - Anyone 44 out there?

dln1975

Hello! I just recently turned 40 (one week ago actually), and although I don't have any kiddos I do understand wanting and needing support. I have a very sedentary job which doesn't help and the weight has gradually been coming on for the last 10 years, and I kept ignoring it and ignoring it 'til I just couldn't ignore it any longer. I started MFP the week of Thanksgiving (bad time to start I know but I had hit my "rock bottom" so to speak) and as of today I'm down 30 pounds, though I have a lot more to lose. Anyway, I enjoy meeting new supportive, active friends so please feel free to send a FR my way! And best of luck to all of us "40-somethings"!

gbrunsonhome

Hi, I'm new here. I'm 42 with 2 kids - 11 & 9. I'm a stay at home mom and I would like to lose about 50-60. Would love all the support I can get and would love to give any support I can.

vanbib

How is everyone doing? Just checking in! If you haven't connected with me, please feel free to do so!

byrnette

I lost 30 lbs in 2012 and almost gained it all back by then end of 2014. So here I am again. 7 days in and amazed that it works to log in your food. Duh. I am 45 and mom to three boys aged 13,12 and 10. Loved being fit but it also took a toll...I developed chronic low back pain and hours of driving the kids around made things even worse. Had hip surgery in October and learning to move again --slowly but surely. I cannot wait to get back to long hikes with my dogs and tennis with my friend. In the meantime, I am learning to eat well without relying on working out to make up for extra indulgences. (Most of the time it's wine)

vanbib

How's everyone doing? It's been a struggle for me the last few weeks. I'm down 2.6lbs since my last weigh in for a total of 12 lbs lost since beginning of January, but I've been off track. Getting back on track now. Never thought I was an "emotional eater", but I've been paying close attention to this in my life. I realize that if I do not have a plan or have not prepared for the day...forget it...I'll go for the unhealthy stuff. I have a long ways to go and would like to drop another 8lbs quickly....Here I go!

badgerbadger1

Hi I'm 41, single mom to one. Lost 46 lbs back in 2012, gained it all back, and am now restarting my journey more determined than ever. I am also an emotional eater, but I've gotten it under control in the last couple of weeks.

NewBeginningBren

47 here. Lost almost 16lbs on my way to losing 100.

london1227

vanbib wrote: »

Been on before and back again. Been 23 days now and back on MFP for 18 days. I'm a Mom of 3 - 5, 10 and 13, work full time and well you know how it goes. Looking to connect with more for support. I'm here to help and willing to give it. Join me on my journey and I'll join you on yours. I'm doing this for myself and no one else. I've got 50lbs to go and I'm down 6.4 as of today. Look forward to this year! Let the begin!

maduke3179

I've tried this once before after having my youngest...he's now almost 3; can't really call it baby weight anymore
I'm 42, looking to lose about 45-50 around work, grad school, babies and life. Would love some friends to keep each other motivated and push each other. Please feel free to add me!

TiffKouns

I will be 40 the first of April
I really am nervous! I would love the friend support from those of you who are loyal to logging everyday and has an open diary! 1200 calories would be great also!

handyrunner

45 here and been on a while..happy to motivate

sandyskw1967

Hi all. I,m 48F, 2 kids, PT work, lost 49 pounds so far, 35 to onderland. Trying to stay around the 1200calorie mark and get some sort of exercise each day, whether it be mostly walking but sometimes swimming and low impact cardio. I need to get this off once and for all and I,m the only one who can do this for me. Looking for some more friends here, I am regularily on MFP, logging food and exercise each day, looking to have and give motivation and support. Feel free to add me.

oriaku

Hi! I am 47 a mother of 3 kids. Just started using MFP . Feel free to add me also. I could do eith the additional motivation. We are all in this together! I have about 50lbs to lose. I have lost 27lbs so far since October.

cfables

vanbib wrote: »

Been on before and back again. Been 23 days now and back on MFP for 18 days. I'm a Mom of 3 - 5, 10 and 13, work full time and well you know how it goes. Looking to connect with more for support. I'm here to help and willing to give it. Join me on my journey and I'll join you on yours. I'm doing this for myself and no one else. I've got 50lbs to go and I'm down 6.4 as of today. Look forward to this year! Let the begin!

cfables

Way to go for your weight loss so far!! I am new to this site but I am excited to try it and meet people that are in the same boat as myself! I want to lose 60lbs and today is the start of it. Good luck and I hope we can cheer one another along!

k2fletcher

Hi! Big year ahead. Turning 44, kids graduation, cancun vacation, wedding with a group of super fit people. I want to like howi feel & my photos. Current 5'7", weight 186, looking for 160/155. Absolutely obtainable. I have always toyed with MFP but need to stay focused for the next 104 days and beyond. I need food guidance with easy to prepare family friendly meals, and accountability & motivation. I enjoyed all posts and they helped me this morning. ..keep them coming!

sandradbaggio

I am also 44, mom of three active boys. I work full time and try to juggle a home and happy life . I never had much trouble keeping a low weight, as my metabolism was always high. This last year however, things have changed. Having a tough time here. Maybe we can help support each other. I just joined here and for the life of me, cannot find the "add a friend" button. Do you mind adding me? I will keep trying to feel my way around here. Looking forward to connecting with like minded friends

BodyByButter

46!

jglaser0117

Hi I am 40 hope that's close enough! I have 4 children the ages of 21, 19, 16 and 12! I have been down this road before where I weighed 211lbs and got down to 155lbs. I kept that weight for awhile then got lazy and comfortable again. I gained back to 191 lbs and have lost 8 lbs so far. I get lazy during the winter and work hard during the summer. I had always been skinny all my life until I hit 30 and that's when all my weight problems began. So for 2 out of 10 years with me being 40 now I was skinny and the 8 years I have been overweight. I hate being over weight and out of shape! I defiantly know that when I'm over weight I'm short of breath climbing stairs or anything with real exercise. But as I loose weight that gets better and better. I work in cardiology so I know and see on a daily basis of what being overweight does to your body as a whole. I think to be a good example for my patients I need to be fit myself so when I educate them on the fact that being overweight can cause serious health problems I don't look like a hypocrite!

rbailey824

Hello, just learning how to navigate through this app. I am 44 and mother of three, 22, 20, and 17. I too find that the older I get the harder it is to stay fit and lose weight. I find I can try hard and lose maybe 5 pounds and one weekend gain it all back. My daughter is getting married this summer, which is a huge insentive for me to get toned and lose some weight. Been 12 days on this app and been using Jullian Micheals Body Revolution DVDs which I love!

slugonarazor

Good luck everybody add me and I will help support your goals

jglaser0117

How do u add people??

tlbev2015

Hello jglaser, just click on the picture to the left. when on that persons page, click add as friend...it's nice to also send quick comment about yourself and so on.

redman72

Turning 43 this week - getting back into this after falling off for awhile. Trying to use more of the social features to share and receive support this time.