In my 40s and weight loss

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jmdkurt
jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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Anyone in their 40s having success in weight loss? Is it hormones?
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  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
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    In my 40's and have lost 32lbs so far ...It can be done just seems a lot slower than before ...wishing you the best :)
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    I'm from Minnesota so I'm relying on an indoor gym for workouts. Did you give up wine? I'm now working out 3 times a week. Have gained 12 lbs for no reason. ...
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
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    I workout from home :) ....I don't drink wine (allergic to grapes) I know ashame
  • IndianaGolfer
    IndianaGolfer Posts: 16,220 Member
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    Am 41, have lost 33 lbs since end of November, drink beer or vodka. Workout from home, but it's the watching the calories that decide on your weight loss.
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    Thanks for the encouragement. I've giving up on wine and instead have vodka. Counting calories is tricky. I need to work on portion control. Must start eating breakfast too.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
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    In my 40's and lost the weight
    You can do it
    Good luck
  • LarasLosingIt
    LarasLosingIt Posts: 10 Member
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    42 next month and I'm well on my way - 8 lbs since Feb 27
    Calories in vs Calories out. It is that simple.
  • alco1966
    alco1966 Posts: 56 Member
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    Hi everyone.... I was in my 40s but turned 50 in Jan :-( iv lost 28lb since June... its been so long and hard to get the weight off as I have an under active thyroid as well... I have recently had an operation on my foot (2.5 weeks ago) I am not able to walk for a minimum of 6 weeks... any tips on the best exercise to do while in a wheelchair?
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    edited March 2016
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    jmdkurt wrote: »
    Thanks for the encouragement. I've giving up on wine and instead have vodka. Counting calories is tricky. I need to work on portion control. Must start eating breakfast too.

    I'm 45 and dropped 21lb since January doing nothing other than counting calories and being a bit more active.

    Calorie counting isn't tricky. It's very simple. You weigh / measure everything that goes in your mouth and log it.

    You don't have to have breakfast either. "Breakfast like a king, dinner like a pauper" is a MYTH. What matters is CI/CO overall and generating a calorie deficit. If you're in deficit you will lose.
  • lisap767
    lisap767 Posts: 2 Member
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    Hi, I'm new here. I'm 45 and have gained 2 stone in the past year so started on this journey one week ago and have lost 3lbs so far. Would really like a few buddies of a similar age to do this with if anyone is interested?
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
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    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO

  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    alco1966 wrote: »
    Hi everyone.... I was in my 40s but turned 50 in Jan :-( iv lost 28lb since June... its been so long and hard to get the weight off as I have an under active thyroid as well... I have recently had an operation on my foot (2.5 weeks ago) I am not able to walk for a minimum of 6 weeks... any tips on the best exercise to do while in a wheelchair?
    Do ab twists with dumbbells
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    Do ab twists with dumbbells
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    jmdkurt wrote: »
    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO

  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    That makes sense. I will be 46 soon and the hormonal changes are bad
  • dollydiva2
    dollydiva2 Posts: 71 Member
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    I'm 47...I've lost 1st 5lb since mid Jan.
    I don't think for me it's been any harder to lose it but I think it's easier to put on in your 40's. I was always a healthy weight when I was younger.
    Middle age spread has been a thing in my case, probably due to less activity in this decade.
    No school runs, no chasing after young children. No going out dancing for hours on end and also I drive a lot more now where I used to walk everywhere when I was younger.



  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
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    I'm 47 and it can be done!
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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    Thanks ladies for the support. I think also because I want to lose just 12 lbs, its harder than if I needed to lose 30lbs? Am I right?

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