40+, WITH 40+ TO LOSE!

macbblue

Can I join in? I'll be 44 next month and just getting started back on MFP after falling off the wagon multiple times. I have 80+ pounds that need to come off for once and for all. I could use some motivational and accountability buddies!

gidget1988

Hi all! Would love to join in with this group! I'm 45 years old and will be 46 in March...Need to lose 40-45 pounds.
I've done several different programs and fitness routines, but just can't seem to find what works for me.
I just started Nutrisystem for the first time and I am on day 6.
I am also training for a half-marathon (at a very slow pace) and using the 21 Day Fix and Extreme workout programs.
Really need to stay accountable and would love the support and motivation!
Feel free to add me!!

eastin6

Sparkymel wrote: »

40+, with 40+ to lose? Me too! I am a 42 year old, single Mom. If I am being honest, I have around 70lbs to lose. This struggle is real and hard! Growing up, I was an average size and very healthy kid. In my 20's, I was obsessed with health and fitness. In my 30's, I started the yo-yo adventure and never stopped! I had my son at 37 years old and weigh more now, than when he was born.

At 42, I am just over it! I am tired of feeling tired, insecure and unhappy in my own skin. I don't want to completely fall 'Off the wagon', just because I had bad day of eating anymore. I am realizing that we're all human and we will all make mistakes on this journey. This journey is full of rocks and bumps, but I want to stop detouring. I am ready to be healthy and strong and feel like myself again. I want to live a long and healthy life, with my son. I am ready to stop yo-yo'ing and focus on living healthy. I have been logging my food daily, for a week now. So far so good.

We all have a different story. What's your story?What motivates you and keeps you going? What are you doing to reach your goals and how are you overcoming the struggles?

eastin6

I am also 42 with 50 # to lose. I can so relate to how you feel. I am trying to get back on track and stay more focused. I am a home hospice nurse and spend a lot of time traveling throughout the day and then seem to travel in the evenings to my daughters sports events. I hope to find more time for myself and commit a healthier lifestyle. I also have a thyroid condition and struggle with low metabolism.

mjwarbeck

Just over 2 months since I rejoined the gym (after losing my job). Fortunately I've had lots of time to go to the gym. Down from 248 on Dec 5th to 227.4 this morning...

Don't know where my final weight will be...I am gaining muscle and strength...while my stomach and butt have gotten smaller....thinking it will be in the 200-205 range....

44 this year fwiw...

Sparkymel

@eastin6 I am going back to school, to be an RN. Lots of friends in nursing. It is definately on if the busiest professions. Packing small snacks, to have throughout the day definately helps. Welcome to the group.

eastin6

Good luck @Sparkymel. I love being a nurse. I went back about 5 years ago. I know I do much better when I plan out meals and pack healthy options.

weezieweeks

gailm68 wrote: »

Hi 48 had gastric bypass 2004 lost 130 pounds and have kept it off still need to lose about 70 pounds. Was wondering if anyone else here has had gastric bypass. I have 6 children 6- 29 yrs old three still at home have 3 grandchildren.

Hi Gail, I'm Louise. I so relate to your post! I had surgery 2008; max lost 130, have kept off 100 with fluctuations. I never got to goal and somehow I always seem to panic at getting to and/under 200#

I hope we can connect!

janewelshsoriente

Hi - I am totally in the same boat as everyone on this thread. I am 46 years old with 3 grown up girls and 2 very young grandchildren! I have been going to Slimming World for the last 2 years and have lost a total of 60lbs. the majority of that was lost in the first year and then for a whole year I lost just half a stone (7lbs) and struggled even though I never went off plan. I am now convinced that I have to be a bit more rigid with my portion sizes so I have come to this site to keep a check on my calorie intake. Have only done 2 days so far and am surprised by just how much more I am eating calorie wise. It would be fab if you all could add me so that we can be motivators for each other. I need to lose at least another 40lbs, and after the previous year, it is seeming like a mile away. I am going on my first holiday abroad since I was 15 years old in June and would dearly love to be at least 20lbs lighter by them so I don't feel like a complete flab. Good luck with your journeys. xx

PhillyDDT

yoursingingrealtor

I have about 40-45 lbs to lose as well. I just can't seem to stay on task.

janewelshsoriente

Gonna give it a damn good try!!! lol x

exelbyplumpton

yoursingingrealtor wrote: »

I have about 40-45 lbs to lose as well. I just can't seem to stay on task.

Snap. My diet good for a few days. Then I fall off it. My problem it takes so long to get the weight off. I loose my motivation

VansBel374

I'll be 42 next month and need to lose about 70 pounds, so I'd love to join this group as well! Feel free to add me, anyone.

cherylann11

Hi ladies, im Cheryl and im 43 and i would love to lose about 40lbs, Sign me up!! Ive spent the last 20 years working hard and looking after my family, and like many of us i didnt make time to look after myself. Ive recently been diagnosed with diabetes & high blood pressure so its time to take action. Ive been logging on mfp almost a week now

afalls11

Hello to All~ I'm so ready to lose about 40-50 pounds. It's been a long time coming with every excuse I could find. My changing point just happened this past January with the passing of my dad. He had congestive heart failure and lived a very good life. I want to have a long healthy life with my beautiful family. I have a wonderful husband, and 2 awesome and amazing kids, 15 and 12. I spend a lot of time in the gym, but that is because both of my kids play almost year round basketball. So my goal is trying to get moving more and be mindful of what I eat. I have a job that will have me traveling and I'm nervous about that when the time comes. I want to be ready when that happens and make good choices while on the road. I was at my healthy weight in 2009 and that is my motivation to get back to that. I look forward to the motivation everyone on MFP can provide.

buxbert

hi! please cross your fingers everyone that I won't start eating tonight like there is no tomorrow... I have done that for the last few days. I am ashamed and I lye to myself about it (it can't make that much of a difference... things like that) to the extend that I get angry at the scales for showing a higher number (yeah, because they told me to have cheese after sugary yoghurt and bread and fruit and more cheese...).
how do I get to the point again where I can simply stop after dinner? what are your secrets? is it brushing teeth after dinner? going to bed? help!!!

Toronto6fan

buxbert, I have a cup of tea or brush my teeth. Or distract myself, have a bath. Evening snacking was one of my huge downfalls and since I stopped it I feel much better.

buxbert

sorauren wrote: »

buxbert, I have a cup of tea or brush my teeth. Or distract myself, have a bath. Evening snacking was one of my huge downfalls and since I stopped it I feel much better.

thanks, I will try brushing my teeth tonight (I have tea in the evening anyway...) Let's see how that works! maybe it would also help me in getting more sleep...

Angelenam1967

afalls11 wrote: »

Hello to All~ I'm so ready to lose about 40-50 pounds. It's been a long time coming with every excuse I could find. My changing point just happened this past January with the passing of my dad. He had congestive heart failure and lived a very good life. I want to have a long healthy life with my beautiful family. I have a wonderful husband, and 2 awesome and amazing kids, 15 and 12. I spend a lot of time in the gym, but that is because both of my kids play almost year round basketball. So my goal is trying to get moving more and be mindful of what I eat. I have a job that will have me traveling and I'm nervous about that when the time comes. I want to be ready when that happens and make good choices while on the road. I was at my healthy weight in 2009 and that is my motivation to get back to that. I look forward to the motivation everyone on MFP can provide.

Keep up that positive attitude, keep your goal in site, put some positive qoutes around your home on mirrors, fridge etc. First thing to do is want it, you do, now start moving. Good luck and welcome to MFP

Sparkymel

I love reading all the new posts! I've been so sick this week and have really missed this group. Welcome everyone! Let's have a great weekend!

janewelshsoriente

Buxbert - I have the very same problem! I am soooo good during the day with no effort at all but as soon as the evening meal is over and I have cleared up and done what ever jobs need doing, I sit down with my husband to watch a bit of TV and - BAM - The itchy "I need to eat anything and everything rubbish" person comes out and that's that!! Gonna have a try of the brushing teeth early idea and see if that works. if anything I will have sparkly teeth lol! Let's hope everyone has a good weekend! xx

janewelshsoriente

Sparkymel - Glad to see you are feeling better - Am looking forward to the journey ahead and getting to know you and all these lovely like minded people. Have a good weekend! x

buxbert

janewelshsoriente wrote: »

Buxbert - I have the very same problem! I am soooo good during the day with no effort at all but as soon as the evening meal is over and I have cleared up and done what ever jobs need doing, I sit down with my husband to watch a bit of TV and - BAM - The itchy "I need to eat anything and everything rubbish" person comes out and that's that!! Gonna have a try of the brushing teeth early idea and see if that works. if anything I will have sparkly teeth lol! Let's hope everyone has a good weekend! xx

it is easier when my husband is not at home! I brushed and flossed and rinsed my teeth, read a bit and went to bed. Luckily, I don't mind going to bed hungry it is just when I stay up that it gets dangerous... I only had a funny shake for dinner and felt rather brave/sorry for myself but, hurrah!, something moved in the right direction! finally, after gaining daily...

tojo_73

Spent the weekend skiing. I was pretty happy, 3 hard days on the slopes leading my kids and 2 nieces and a nephew no problem. The 35lbs down is definitely noticeable on the slopes. Hit lots and lots of moguls and back felt good and legs were not aching (although I did snowboard for one of the days).

On to the bad though. Even though I didn't eat terribly I did drink a fair bit (beer at lunch and after skiing and wine for dinner - hey I don't see my sister and her family much ) When I got back home I had packed on 3 lbs for the week. Not good. I drove my sisters family to the airport at 5 and started the day off with a Timmy's breakfast and had another bad meal day.

Work out this morning and trying to stay on track again. The last month has been a bit of a yo-yo with very little weight loss. Kind of hurts when I have been doing close to 10lbs a month for the previous three months. Maybe this confession is what I need to reset and reapply. Need to get out shopping again no veggies in the house and limited "good" protein (ate lots of pepperettes yesterday).

Sparkymel

Thank you @janewelshsoriente! Much better! @tojo_73 today is a new day!

janewelshsoriente

Was going to try the brushing my teeth trick this evening to stop with the snacking but I have been so busy visiting my mum and then my daughter and grandchildren that snacking didn't enter my head! I saved having my dessert for when I got back home so tucked into a bowl of defrosted frozen berries and half a banana topped with fat free natural Greek yoghurt and a choc chop snack a jack rice cake and managed to keep under my daily allowance - well pleased with that! It's now 10 mins to 10 and I will be hitting the duvet in about 10 mins so hope you all had a good day and let's hope tomorrow will be another good one! Night folks x

buxbert

janewelshsoriente wrote: »

Was going to try the brushing my teeth trick this evening to stop with the snacking but I have been so busy visiting my mum and then my daughter and grandchildren that snacking didn't enter my head! I saved having my dessert for when I got back home so tucked into a bowl of defrosted frozen berries and half a banana topped with fat free natural Greek yoghurt and a choc chop snack a jack rice cake and managed to keep under my daily allowance - well pleased with that! It's now 10 mins to 10 and I will be hitting the duvet in about 10 mins so hope you all had a good day and let's hope tomorrow will be another good one! Night folks x

sounds lovely! tonight, just as I was about to go brush my teeth, my husband puts a glass of wine in front of me. what can you do? It fits in my calories so I am happy and will go to bed in half an hour.... no snacking

Bethie_ess

This is definitely where I land: 42 with 40..50ish, maaaaaybe 60 pounds to lose. I'll know when I get closer, lol.

averylopez

I'm 45, 2 kids one in HS and one in college! I lost 110lbs 14 yrs ago thru Weight Watchers and exercise and have kept all but 15 off. I work out everyday, eat as clean and healthy as possible and don't think of it as a diet. This is my lifestyle for sure!! Tracking and preparing your food is key to success and realizing it's OK to put your needs first. Feel free to friend me on here!! Good luck!!