40+, WITH 40+ TO LOSE!

Soccermama40

I'm 43 with two grown children and three still at home. I've lost 15 pounds and I have 90 to go. I'm also hypo thyroid so loosing weight is a struggle but I'm determined.

Sparkymel

monaghme

hello ladies, I started walking today with my new pedometer. I reached 10,000 steps today and will try to do that at least 4 times a week. It wasn't easy and my heel hurts like heck, but it was a good start. I'm going to invest in a wok because I want to start making more stir fry dishes. Does anyone have a favorite recipe they want to share?

Luckee_me

Hi everyone I'm 52 with quite a bit to lose. I had lost 200 pounds in 1000 days but then gains about 80 pounds right back when my best friend passed. Please feel free to add me! Just add a note to the friends request because I'm crazy forgetful and won't know where you found me.
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ImWithHer

First day logging food since coming back. I forgot what a royal pain this is. Ugh!

jimmckenna68

ImWithHer wrote: »

First day logging food since coming back. I forgot what a royal pain this is. Ugh!

Deal with it!

blp66

Hi. I'm going to be 50 in November. I would really love to lose 40 pounds by then. I've done Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers(a hundred times, I bet), South Beach, Atkins, keto, 17 day diet, and a bunch of other things. Starting to feel like I am never going to get a handle on it. I lost 30 pounds a few years ago and watched it slowly come back over the course of the last 5 years. Spring is coming and even 15 pounds by then would make me feel like a new woman. I'm not sure how to add people, just started MFP on Monday, but I would love and appreciate giving and getting some support to some like minded souls looking to get healthier and feel better in our own beautiful skins

Sparkymel

@blp66 I have discovered that the word "Diet", is a huge roadblock for me. Changing the way we eat and look at food can't be temporary. If we do a temporary "Fad diet", we will get temporary results. I literally just had this realization a few weeks ago. So I will not ever be on a diet again. Instead, I am eating healthy and smaller portions. This has helped me so much!

Sparkymel

Good morning! How's everyone doing today?
It's been a good week so far. Last night I had my first official 'Not so good for you' meal, in 3 weeks. I stuck to my portion control and didn't feel guilty. Today is a new day! Make it a great one!

andrexpuppy

Hi I'm 41, with two boys 1 & 5. I put on weight with each and more since. I have been exercising more and watching what I eat since the end of Dec and am below the weight I was before I had my second child, around 21 lbs less than this time last year! I am determined to lose big this year and maybe even better than pre kids and marriage. Good luck to all of you!!

andrexpuppy

Ps anyone who wants to add me as a friend, pls do

Bxqtie116

I can relate to you. I'm 44 with 2 kids ages 22 & 17. I started gaining weight when I was pregnant with my first son and it slowly increased over the years. I would workout and lose 5lbs here and 10 lbs there but I stopped. Life got in the way and I just lost motivation. The end of 2014 I made a decision to start my weight loss journey for 2015 once and for all and so far I'm down 42 lbs with another 45-50 lbs more to go. I will complete my journey this year and begin my maintenance next year.

Nikkiham520

Hi! I am a 40 year old mother of 2 with 50 lbs to lose. I would love to join this group for motivation!! I have been a member of MFP for several years, and it has worked great for me in the past. I have had a difficult time getting back on track for the last couple of years, but I am ready to shed this weight! I love to see everyone's daily successes on my wall, too, so please add me as a friend!! Have a great day!

jtfish112

I'm with you chicka! I just turned 40 a few weeks ago. My weight has been yo-yoing for about 18 years now and I'm just sick of it!!! I got on the scale this morning and, dammit, I'm back up to my heaviest ever! I am 5'3" and 184 lbs. I'd love to lose 50 lbs and maintain at around 135 lbs. I need some serious motivation and support, so I would appreciate new friends that want to share this journey with me. A family member just donated a treadmill to me and I'm stoked about being able to workout in the convenience of my home (and warmth, as I live in central NY and find it hard to drag myself outside for a walk this time of year). Because I work full-time, am a college student, and have three young daughters, finding time for exercise can be a challenge. I also have a habit of enjoying a glass of wine or two after work everyday, which I know I have to cut if I want to be successful at this diet thing. My newest strategy is to hit the treadmill as soon as I get home from work (starting tonight). It will curb my ravenous post-work appetite as well as my desire to pour a glass of wine. And I will be burning calories instead of consuming them. Feel free to add me and help keep me accountable!!!

cherche829

Hi! I'm a 43 year old mom of 2 with +100lbs to lose - I am a bad multitasker when it comes to weight loss. When I don't have anything else to concentrate on, I successfully can lose some of the weight - in 2013 I was down 50lbs. But then the next year, decided to pursue my CPA certification and gained everything back and then some. Now it's back to the drawing board for me. I want to feel better about myself and get some energy to hang with my girls. Please feel free to add me.

Sparkymel

Sparkymel

I have to remind myself of this, daily. We got this!

JRenee180

Just turned 40 and made it a goal to loose 80lbs before my birthday. ..hit my goal and still going in less than a year...you can add me

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missroseseeshertoes

What a wonderful thread. I have read all of your comments and I am in exactly the same boat and it feels great to have some company. I am Heidi and I am 42. I have spent too many years in a very stressful job that has basically cost me my health. I now weigh 130kgs and have a seditary lifestyle. I get so angry when I see people out exercising at 5:30am in the morning and I am heading into the office for another 12 hour day. This year however, i needed to change. I have had enough and am going to lose this weight and get fit and healthy so I can live as long as possible and do the things I love. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I have a long way to go, but am happy to offer and also have some support. 65kgs to lose, but I am going to do it. Much love on your Journey H x

urubaw

twosillycats wrote: »

Hi! I've been looking for people similar in age to me and with similar weight loss goals. I'm 48 and my current goal is to lose 2 pounds per week (avg.) and get down to 158 by June 10. I weigh 198 now. I used MFP for a while last year, lost about 7 lbs. and then quit. I do t know why....just got lazy or discouraged or....(?) Over the holidays I overdid it and tried to make myself think I didn't care but I realized I have to lose weight and exercise more to be healthy and feel better about myself. I'm tired of being afraid of cameras, getting nervous about work presentations , not because of having to speak but because I don't want people to look at me, and most of all, I'm tired of hearing people ask me when I'm due or make what they think are friendly comments about me being pregnant when I'm not. My belly is where I hold most of my weight. I have 2 kids--a 16 yr old son and 12 year old daughter, and a husband. Despite probably sounding down, I'm actually quite a positive thinker and happy with my life! I'm just really struggling with body image and weight loss. It's hard to talk to family and friends because I feel like the thin ones don't understand and others might get tired of hearing about it or think, 'she's been down this road before...what's different this time?" I really want this time to be different and will try hard to reach my goal. I would love to find a few online MFP friends to join forces and support each other!

We are so much in the same place. Except I'm 44 with two boys 21 and 18 with a husband. I'm totally happy with my life at home. It's the career that's giving me the blues and I believe that its partially due to my weight. People don't respect you when your fat. Especially younger folk. They see it as a weakness. Most of my weight is in my belly too. I'm just realized over the last year that I am an stress eater.

Sparkymel

@missroseseeshertoes I can totally relate to the job situation. Working in management, in an office is very stressful. We have to take time for ourselves. Even if it's just for 30 minutes or an hour, each day. We deserve it!

Sparkymel

@JRenee180 I am with you. I want to lose 60 by my birthday.

BestKathryn

Hi, I am just starting to reclaim the person I truly wish to be. I am 45 yrs old and have 3 kids 13,11 and 6 yrs. I need to lose 22kg. I have allowed overwhelming stresses of last couple of years to interfere with my health. I am now deeply uncomfortable in my skin. This afternoon I was meant to join a family function but found no clothes to fit and felt so ashamed. Decided not to go and husband & kids went without me. I don't want to feel this way anymore. I am keen to be involved in mutual support as we become healthier, happier versions of ourselves.

Sparkymel

@BestKathryn I've been there, more often than I wish. This group is amazing and constantly motivates me. So glad to have you!

jimmckenna68

missroseseeshertoes wrote: »

What a wonderful thread. I have read all of your comments and I am in exactly the same boat and it feels great to have some company. I am Heidi and I am 42. I have spent too many years in a very stressful job that has basically cost me my health. I now weigh 130kgs and have a seditary lifestyle. I get so angry when I see people out exercising at 5:30am in the morning and I am heading into the office for another 12 hour day. This year however, i needed to change. I have had enough and am going to lose this weight and get fit and healthy so I can live as long as possible and do the things I love. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I have a long way to go, but am happy to offer and also have some support. 65kgs to lose, but I am going to do it. Much love on your Journey H x

Hey. Just stop the car - you're driving it not the other way round, get out and join those running and walking. That's how it starts.

DSassy11

I can relate. I'm a 42 year old newly married to a wonderful man. I have inherited a beautiful daughter and a teenage son of my own. I currently weigh 235 and I'm 5'5. My husband is very supportive of my journey and has also become more active. My kids on the other hand eat bad even tho I make healthy meals they are old enough to throw French fries in the oven or stop and pick up fast food when they are out. I'm hoping some good habits will wear off. I have lost 10lbs in 25 days and find this site very helpful and incentive. When I see the friends I made and the ones that have joined since I started comment on or encourage me or others makes me continue to want to use it and commit to this journey.

GinaSpartan

BestKathryn wrote: »

Hi, I am just starting to reclaim the person I truly wish to be. I am 45 yrs old and have 3 kids 13,11 and 6 yrs. I need to lose 22kg. I have allowed overwhelming stresses of last couple of years to interfere with my health. I am now deeply uncomfortable in my skin. This afternoon I was meant to join a family function but found no clothes to fit and felt so ashamed. Decided not to go and husband & kids went without me. I don't want to feel this way anymore. I am keen to be involved in mutual support as we become healthier, happier versions of ourselves.

Boy can I ever relate...I keep putting off buying new clothes that fit me because I'm tired of the sizes I need to get into...and I've often had a clothing crisis just before an event. But really...let's all keep working hard at this new goal and...in the meantime...find clothes that work for our current body. Don't let this stop you from living fully. There for you Kathryn!

Feistychick68

47 and need to lose the baggage I'm cart around in my life, heart, mind and body. I have struggled for a long time with self esteem and depression. A relationship that hurts and Emo eating. Awaiting a biopsy result ATM but in the meantime want to give this weight loss issue one more kick at the can. Goal to Lise 50 minimum

Sparkymel

@DSassy11 Congrats, on the weight loss! Good job sticking with it and resisting the temptations that are brought into the house.