Looking for mid lifers

Fiftyshadesofweight

cheritwin wrote: »

By the way, I am still finding my way around the site. Do any of you have any hints on how to find especially helpful information? Favorite message threads or blog posts etc? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Fiftyshadesofweight

Hi. I am new to all of this As well. if anyone an give us information on how to navigate that would be great.

RaeBeeBaby

cheritwin wrote: »

By the way, I am still finding my way around the site. Do any of you have any hints on how to find especially helpful information? Favorite message threads or blog posts etc? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Here are a couple of great threads that helped me a lot:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

humphrys

I'm in! But I don't have a clue what that means. Not sure how to start a group or add friends, but I will learn. I am 46 and my metabolism changed dramatically. I am just starting and frankly every pound will be a goal achieved...but hoping for about 37 lbs. also, I am Canadian if there are any other Canucks out there!

cheritwin

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

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Here are a couple of great threads that helped me a lot:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1[/quote]

Thank you!!

Lesann68

Hey everyone, this is my first post. I'll be 47 next week and thanks to menopause and stress I've got about 80 pounds to lose. I'm on a mission to get healthy! I quit smoking 4 months ago and now I'm ready to tackle my weight. I've struggled with my weight my entire life but have managed to keep it within healthy range until I hit 45 and it just started packing on! I would love to join your midlifers group for some friendly motivation & support.

ShashayLee

one of my favourite posts, i've booked marked a few

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach/p1

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

TuffChixRule

Hi, I'm 48 and been on MFP for a little over a year. I've lost 31 pounds so far and I've got about 19 more to reach my original goal of losing 50 pounds. I'm an active poster on on MFP, post a couple of blog posts a month and am there to support my friends. 382 days straight of logging food and exercise. I went from being "plus sized" to a misses 14. Haven't been this light since the mid-90's. Feel free to add me

DM01234

Mid lifer here as well. Now on maintenance - lost almost 50lbs. Feel free to add me if you wish.

itzmytime2B

I am looking for midlife friends too. I have about 20 - 25 to lose but at age 52 it might as well be a gazillion. Anyone can add me.

RaeBeeBaby

itzmytime2B wrote: »

I am looking for midlife friends too. I have about 20 - 25 to lose but at age 52 it might as well be a gazillion. Anyone can add me.

It's totally possible. It's taken me awhile but I've managed to lose almost 25 so far.

Varamyr38

I'm 37. Probably almost in the middle of my life. I'm not living to be 100.

Sued0nim

Hello welcome

You can do it

Feck it, if I could, anyone can

Most important thing is calories: weigh all your food (no cups), log accurately..double check cos MFP database is inaccurate in the extreme, use the recipe builder, this gets easier and quicker

Progressive lifting ...see Strong Curves, New Rules of Lifting for Women ...protect your existing muscle..it's important for bone density, looking tight and taut and getting your body back

Don't make excuses ..age is not a factor, your willpower and stubbornness and commitment is

Good luck all

These might help
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1296011/calorie-counting-101/p1

Lifting
Books:Strong Curves, New Rules of Lifting for Women

Structured online programmes
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/4-week-guide-starting-strength


Why?


Also Staci
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

If you can't bring yourself to do free weights yet then do a decent bodyweight programme
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/

But it all comes down to calorie intake for fat loss so don't forget your calorie counting

successiswithinme

Anyone looking for friends and inspiration add me.... I have been strictly eating the past Three weeks because I need to get my cholesterol, blood pressure and pre diabetes down before march. I am trying real hard to eat correct but I am struggling with workouts. Need to loose about 25 lbs by March.

alaskanora

I'm 51 and 167. I'd like to be at 150. I find it very difficult to stay away from sugar and simple carbs. Looking for inspiration.

imkina1

Midlifers!!
I never would have thought I would be a midlifer, or a midlifer that needs to lose 50lbs..
but here I am..
Good luck to us all,
. Corrine...

Psychgrrl

OK if a crisis comes with that midlife?