Hey All... Looking for some Over 40's

IAmABetterMe

Hey all Looking for some over 40's for support -

I am 48 soon to be 49... about 40 pounds overweight... I have Hashimoto's disease which makes losing REALLY tough but I need to be healthier because my Dad died at 49 with a heart attack and my Mom .. is getting to go through carotid artery surgery... so I NEED to make this change! I am a single mom to 1 very active teen who has me running 4+ nights a week - but she is EXTREMELY active and fit... and I sort of feel like an embarrassment to her . So I NEED to do this for Us (Me and Her) and would LOVE some friends to come along on this journey with me! You support me and I will support you!

Thanks so much

Kim

MrsElguapo

I am a mom of one as well. 40 years old. Started running last year-one of the hardest things I EVER did. I would love to support you and would the support too. I will send you a friend request.

prettygirlstorm1

Hi I am 48 and need to lose 30 pounds. I am a wife and mom with 3 kids 24,20,19. I am starting to feel like an old lady and sure do not want to look like one. I want to be able to wear clothes that my daughter wears even if I only try them on in the store. I will send a friend request and we can do this together!!!!

LJLair

Hi! I turned 50 last year and it took until February of this year to get up the courage to make the changes. I hired a personal trainer to get me started and it's hard work, but I'm loving the changes! I'm new to this whole discussion board, but would love to give support/have support through this!

pattykaye33

Hi Kim! I'm 45, married, 3 kids (22, 20, 18). I currently have 44.5 lbs to lose. I have a goal date to reach it, which is my 46th bday in Nov, exactly 35 weeks from today. Let's do this together.

Live_To_Win

Will a man who is 49.75 years old still applicable? I am a father and on a mission

IAmABetterMe

YEAH FRIENDS I added you all! Thank you we can all Support each other

IAmABetterMe

MrsElguapo wrote: »

I am a mom of one as well. 40 years old. Started running last year-one of the hardest things I EVER did. I would love to support you and would the support too. I will send you a friend request.

Thank you so MUCH

IAmABetterMe

vada44 wrote: »

Hi I am 48 and need to lose 30 pounds. I am a wife and mom with 3 kids 24,20,19. I am starting to feel like an old lady and sure do not want to look like one. I want to be able to wear clothes that my daughter wears even if I only try them on in the store. I will send a friend request and we can do this together!!!!

I know what you mean! thank you

IAmABetterMe

LJLair wrote: »

Hi! I turned 50 last year and it took until February of this year to get up the courage to make the changes. I hired a personal trainer to get me started and it's hard work, but I'm loving the changes! I'm new to this whole discussion board, but would love to give support/have support through this!

That's impressive! I am looking forward to getting to know you

IAmABetterMe

pattykaye33 wrote: »

Hi Kim! I'm 45, married, 3 kids (22, 20, 18). I currently have 44.5 lbs to lose. I have a goal date to reach it, which is my 46th bday in Nov, exactly 35 weeks from today. Let's do this together.

Thank you so much I look forward to our triumphs cause we are all gonna kick butt!

modmom1

Hey Kim! I'm just about to turn 45. I had Grave's disease which is hyperactive thyroid but it was treated with radioactive iodine (20 yrs ago)so now I have no thyroid and fall into the hypo category. Boy do I understand your thyroid struggles. I have two very active teen boys (18 & 15) that thankfully don't struggle with their weight the way I have all my life. I'm down to needing to lose the last 10 lbs after losing 20 two years ago. Its been a loooong plateau lol. I'm into primarily weight lifting and yoga.

indyrunning

I will be 41...add me! I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos and I combat it everyday. We are all struggling in our own way! Hang in there! We are here to help each other.

IAmABetterMe

modmom1 wrote: »

Hey Kim! I'm just about to turn 45. I had Grave's disease which is hyperactive thyroid but it was treated with radioactive iodine (20 yrs ago)so now I have no thyroid and fall into the hypo category. Boy do I understand your thyroid struggles. I have two very active teen boys (18 & 15) that thankfully don't struggle with their weight the way I have all my life. I'm down to needing to lose the last 10 lbs after losing 20 two years ago. Its been a loooong plateau lol. I'm into primarily weight lifting and yoga.

Thank You for the add! Question - are you gluten free? Paleo? etc?

IAmABetterMe

indyrunning wrote: »

I will be 41...add me! I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos and I combat it everyday. We are all struggling in our own way! Hang in there! We are here to help each other.

Awww I'm sorry for your struggle,,, but glad to have you to exchange support with!

LuckyStar813

Hi! I am 46 with an 11 year old son. Losing 50 pounds and lowering my blood pressure are my goals. While my thyroid is ok my sister has Hashimotos. She is mostly gluten free and takes thyroid meds.

acenedict

I am 47 as of December (Yikes) I just finished nursing school last May I am a full fledge RN now (Pating myself on the back) while in nursing school as u can imagine the stress level was huge and I am an emotional stress eater and when I travel I have to have something to drink and munch on and I traveled 100 miles round trip daily so it was easy to grab a bag of chips (my husband works for frito lay so they are FREE) and a soda and in December of 2013 I was diagnoised with type two diabetes. When I graduated last may from nursing achool I said "that's it I refuse to be on medication so I literally started out at 247 pounds I am 5'2" I started out walking two miles a day and just kept increasing the distance at one point last summer I was walking 7 miles a day and hold on to hour sears I started running I did my first 5K color run I walked most of it in august and by October I walked the half marathon in our city and I continued to train and I ran my first 5K without stopping or walking I was so proud of myself. I only drink water and eat very healthy. I was down to 183 in November then winter hit and I really didn't get out to exercise we get lots of snow and I just went to the doctor this week and I am back up to 196 bummed me out but weater is so nice I have been out running again I am training for my next 5k which is in two months its called insane infatable 5K I want to be down 30 by then. I will send u a friend request and we will support each other.....You got this rockstar

melhughes903

I'm about to slide into home base (50) here in a few months. I would love to be your MFP friend!

Mel-

530roman

^Roll Tide. I'm not close to 40, but I saw his avatar so figured I'd come chime in to say that.

IAmABetterMe

Thanks Everyone!!!! Just friend me... I'm so EXICTED

hbishara17

Hi Kim! I'm a 41yo mother of two boys. I have PCOS so I really struggle to lose weight as well. I'm also recovering from ankle surgery so I'm just now starting to get back into exercise. Just trying to figure out what works for me, looking to drop 40 lbs so I definitely could use all the encouragement and feedback from a similar group of people. I'll friend you, thanks!

gamari01

Hi Kim! I'm 42 and the mother of a 16yr old daughter. I'm just starting a 60lb weight loss journey (again!) and desperately want it to stick this time. Would love to make some over 40 friends.

I don't have any MFP friends yet, and would love to have the support and also offer support to others.

Linda

pcrucifer

Just turned 41... Barely over 40. Used to be able to eat anything without gaining weight. Yes, I was that guy. Developed lots of bad eating habits that are not compatible with an over 40 metabolism. Would love to have some over 40 friends.

IAmABetterMe

I love that we all want to support each other

filmlass

IAmABetterMe wrote: »

Hey all Looking for some over 40's for support -

I am 48 soon to be 49... about 40 pounds overweight... I have Hashimoto's disease which makes losing REALLY tough but I need to be healthier because my Dad died at 49 with a heart attack and my Mom .. is getting to go through carotid artery surgery... so I NEED to make this change! I am a single mom to 1 very active teen who has me running 4+ nights a week - but she is EXTREMELY active and fit... and I sort of feel like an embarrassment to her . So I NEED to do this for Us (Me and Her) and would LOVE some friends to come along on this journey with me! You support me and I will support you!

Thanks so much

Kim

Hi, I'm 44 and married with 3 kids. I also have Hashimoto's so know how difficult it is. Still have about 25-30 lbs to go. Well done for trying to get fit! Hope we can support each other. Everyone I've 'met' on here has been really supportive!
Ruth