50 and want to lose 40!

goldiegirl51

My name is Carol. I am working on losing the 40 extra pounds I have been carrying around since the birth of my second child - and she's 13 in March. I would like to return to my hometown this summer feeling much fitter and lighter. I always start off great, but soon lose focus and wind up right back to my old weight again. I need some advise on how to keep my eye on my goal.

AZnewme

Hi Carol! Welcome aboard! I am back at it 53 and finding it a little harder to stay on track these days, but this community is a great help. I would be happy to cheer you on!

singlewhip1

Hi Carol, my name is Debbie and I just turned 50. I also have to jettison 40 lbs. I have never been so heavy but in the last year my weight ballooned which was apparently the beginning or perimeno. Thanks hormones. So I just bought a Fitbit so I could track my steps and see how many calories I am burning per day. Hoping this helps me. I also look in the mirror every morning to remind myself of how I do NOT want to look. On Feb 2 I started going to the gym and going 45 minutes on the treadmill. I alternate between a jog and walk every quarter mile. This helps break up the boredom and also not killing myself right out of the gate. My advice is to try and take it 1 day at a time. Its not going to be easy but try not to look to far ahead as sometimes that can make the task seem unattainable.

angelvamp63

Hi I'm 51 and trying to lose weight,happy to be friends x