The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • DianeOtto
    DianeOtto Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I turned 54 last month. I feel fitter now than I have ever felt before. I use MFP to track food and exercise. I was wondering if the Premium was worth the extra $$. Thoughts anyone?
  • ZoeyMcgauley
    ZoeyMcgauley Posts: 5 Member
    I'm turning 38 in June. I'm trying to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Since being on here I've realized that a lot of my eating habits to change in order for this to be accomplished.
  • MSchuettke
    MSchuettke Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 48 and need to stop my middle age weight gain. My weight has creeped up by 20 lbs over the last 5 years. I would like to get rid of but hopefully in less than 5 years ;-)
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    @DianeOtto Premium lets you easily and quickly find what food is putting trans fat into your diary. That, for me, is the most valuable feature. Other features are that it lets you export reports to spreadsheets and get more detailed nutritional information on your food. Are those things that matter enough to you to spend money? UA already makes profit selling ads to non-premium, so there's no need for you to think it's more virtuous to pay premium.
  • SweatsOnSunday
    SweatsOnSunday Posts: 514 Member
    JeromeBarry1 wrote: »
    @DianeOtto Premium lets you easily and quickly find what food is putting trans fat into your diary. That, for me, is the most valuable feature. Other features are that it lets you export reports to spreadsheets and get more detailed nutritional information on your food. Are those things that matter enough to you to spend money? UA already makes profit selling ads to non-premium, so there's no need for you to think it's more virtuous to pay premium.

    Thanks for the input. I had wondered the same re: is premium worth it.
  • jusjoking
    jusjoking Posts: 56 Member
    add me please

    ill be 50 in about 2 months. I have really let myself go and need to drop about 80lbs. Have years of experience in the gym/powerlifting etc but havent lifted consistently in a few years. Also, have NEVER eaten a decent diet so its a bit uphill but the time is ripe for a change

    Cheers all, JonJon
  • MtnScramble
    MtnScramble Posts: 246 Member
    I am 48. I am logging daily for the first time in my life. I am in week seven after having my new doctor tell me that I know what I need to do. I am doing it and am at 316 from a start of 340 in his office. I would not mind having more friends that are serious and experienced (in life at least).

    Please let me know how you found me if you add me.
    --- MtnScramble
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Lots of new middle agers here since I checked in last! I figure it will be about six months before I get kicked out of this thread for being too old (turning 60 in Nov), so I'll have to make the most of my remaining time. :)

    I'm looking forward to racing this year. I'm about 9 weeks out from my third half iron distance triathlon coming up in June. As a result, I'm focused on building up lots of cycling and swim volume. Started the year with a marathon in March, and will finish with another half iron distance race in September, so I won't get bored.

    I've also begun working with a dietician to help me get leaner this season. The challenge for me is to balance a fairly low carb intake that promotes fat loss, yet still allows enough energy to support 10-12 hours of training per/week as I build endurance for the race. Will see how it goes.

    Always happy to discuss healthy eating and fitness with fellow middle agers.
  • skinnycow1234567
    skinnycow1234567 Posts: 167 Member
    Soon to be 48..Daily loggers and motivational supporters can add me.
  • CajunTess
    CajunTess Posts: 268 Member
    Welcome new peeps!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Body is 48.
    Mind...not so much...
  • CajunTess
    CajunTess Posts: 268 Member
    Timshel_ wrote: »
    Body is 48.
    Mind...not so much...

    I'm right there with you!
  • MsVanLo
    MsVanLo Posts: 4 Member
    Hey everyone.... New here. I'm 39 but feel younger lol
  • Valsgoals
    Valsgoals Posts: 132 Member
    47 here, checking in. I don't feel like it or act like it. I'm still fairly new to MFP and have slowly been looking for friends closer in my age range to befriend and keep me company on here.
  • bigmuneymfp
    bigmuneymfp Posts: 2,235 Member
    44 and trying to keep going
  • Patsfan802
    Patsfan802 Posts: 245 Member
    41 here and looking to get younger
  • natchanti
    natchanti Posts: 2 Member
    Just turned 39 yesterday recently been on and off training the past 2 years. Back on it full time.nice to have so many people helping out on here. Feel free to add me.
  • 007dualitygirl
    007dualitygirl Posts: 3 Member
    Hi ! Just turned 39. I own a boot camp and workout 7 boot camps a week + biking, walking, contemplating getting off my butt to do yoga and occasionally some interval runs. I eat pretty healthy but have a bad tendency for wine over-consumption. Trying to get to 115-120 and preserve this hard-earned muscle (I'm 5' ... eh maybe 5'1 and you can see muscle even with the body fat lol).

    19-24 pounds to go ... UGH -- seems like every year of my life I am 100 lbs + my age. Got to over 145 and said ENOUGH!!
    Hypothyroidism kicking my butt too.

    Sucks! But ... I think that biting the bullet and just keeping my calories to 1300-1500 / day is doing the trick! I refuse low carb. I think 30/30/40(protien) is healthy. MFP is pretty awesome if you can just really stick with it.
  • _RNR_
    _RNR_ Posts: 875 Member
    How is this still a thing? Oh yes. Birthdays.
  • Aliciabell
    Aliciabell Posts: 13 Member
    Upper 30's....feel free to add me!
    I need more peeps in my feed to help keep me motivated!
  • Jockamo319
    Jockamo319 Posts: 22 Member
    52 here. Trying to get back in shape after a few years of letting myself go . . .
  • Elsiebeane
    Elsiebeane Posts: 95 Member
    Anyone feel free to add me. 48 and needing support!
  • newmesfsd
    newmesfsd Posts: 2 Member
    41 here. Spent my 30s getting out of shape. Fixing it now. Feel free to add me.
  • Countrybabe_75
    Countrybabe_75 Posts: 33 Member
    I have just turned 42 and was given a directive by my doctor to start exercising again which should magically fix all my issues. Giving this another try and hoping it sticks this time.
  • MacBugg
    MacBugg Posts: 8 Member
    45 here. Recently took a course of steroids, ate like a mad woman and now am facing 18-20 pounds that I had taken off for 3 previous years. Eating keto-ish worked for me last time (for the big reduction) -- hoping it can again.
  • nuttallf
    nuttallf Posts: 10 Member
    I'm 44 and fitter than I have been for a very long time. Still a long way to go. A few pounds to loose but it more about my fitness now. Feel free to add me. We all need support and encouragement.
  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    I'm 47 and have this whole fitness thing figured out...well, there are moments that I think I do ;)
  • CajunTess
    CajunTess Posts: 268 Member
    I thought this thread was dead and gone....but it has been REVIVED! Hello middle-agers :smiley:
  • canadian_bakin
    canadian_bakin Posts: 172 Member
    40, fluffy, flirty and Canadian.
  • Loumossmfp78
    Loumossmfp78 Posts: 149 Member
    Im lou 38 feel free to add me!

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