Success stories from those who lost the weight in their 30's?

breefoshee

I know this is super silly, but I just turned 30 last month and am mourning not having lost the weight in my 20's. I kept saying "by the time I turn 30, I will definitely be in shape." Now, I'm not in shape and I am wavering between "Let's do this!" and "You'll never look as good as you would have in your 20's..." I know this is a total lie, but I need to hear from those who've done it!

Share your success story below and any advice you have for staying motivated!

beerfoamy

I am not a full success story as yet, but what you say about having thought, 'by the time I'm 30, I will definitely be in shape'. That was me too. At 23 I was going to lose the 5 and a half stone and be fit and healthy. Then all of a sudden I was 30, having done nothing! (so dangerous saying, 'well I still have 7 years....6 years.....3 years....oops')
nearly 31 now and MFP has really helped me to stay on track the past 80 odd days (not had guilt fest or what I would call a period of uncontrolled binge eating) and I have never felt better!

stick with the 'Let's do this!' mindset! it is awesome!
as for motivation, I love the threads on these forums and have found the plank challenge interesting!

inertiastrength

I was 33 when I started 80ish lbs ago. It's totally doable. Dont' let people scare you with stories of "their metabolism never being the same after x age"

Catsinsocks

I'm 32 and I lost 30 lbs last year

tabletop_joe

I'm 32 and lost 20 lbs in 2017 alone. It's not any harder than it was before I crossed the mystical 30's threshold.

cwolfman13

I started when I was 38 and lost 40 Lbs...most of my weight gain happened in my 30s. I'm 42 now and I'm healthier and more physically fit than when I was in my 20s and just as lean as I was back then.

happysherri

I actually think I'm in better shape now than I was in my 20's. I know I have more muscle! I had gained weight through "simply life" happening - babies, rough c-sections, depression for years and divorce. I lost about 50 lbs in my 30's. I just ate what I knew was good for me - mostly whole foods and lean proteins and exercised and poof! No magic shakes, pills or whatever. *That being said everyone is different, so do what works best for you! You Can Do It!

Hornsby

Started at age 35. Lost 80lbs. Got as low as 7% body fat down from 30ish % when I started by the age 38. Don't beat yourself up. You got this.

Chadxx

I am 39 and have lost a total of 137 pounds in less than a year and I am not done yet. You can absolutely do this.

hrod215

I'm 34 and I'm in the best shape I've ever been in my life! Age is just a number, what matters is that want to make a change and are willling to engage some patience to go along with it. I'm far from a success, I have many fitness goals in mind. I have abandoned the number on the scale (ok maybe not completely) but Im focusing on strength goals. I'm hoping to break out a sick set of abs this year but if it doesn't happen I'm okay with that.

hrod215

Pics or it didn't happen huh. This was this past Feb. Those are my two boys, 14 and 6. You can also see my youngest, she is going to be 5. My oldest constantly comments on my 'brolickness'. I'm guessing he's talking about my muscle gains lol. It's doable at any age at any stage in your life. It's just takes a little time.

leannehathaway1

I got into the best shape of my life at 35. It's totally doable. I'm now 39 trying to get back to that shape... not gonna lie it's tougher this time around but still possible

georgeous66

39 and I have lost 80lbs and going to lose 40-50lbs more....hopefully by 40.

MrsPinterest34

I'm 34 and I'm not yet a success story but I just lost 12lbs. I started at 175 on January 1st and I'm currently 163lb. I'm hoping to be in the 140's by mid June. I used to say the same thing, I need to lose before my 30's but I didn't have the right mindset to lose the weight. It's now that I'm determined to lose and I'm dedicating the time to learn about proper eating habits and exercising that the weight is slowly coming off. I think if you want it bad enough and you are willing and ready to do the work, you can lose the weight at any age.

chrislee1628

doesn't matter on the age, age long as you eat right and exercise you will be fine, I am doing most of my weight loss now at 39

just exercise and burn more than you eat

rainbow198

I lost 80 pounds on my own in my mid-30's.

Now I'm in my early 40's in the best shape of my life and the smallest I've ever been as an adult. I've kept all of the weight off and have stayed in my range since with no issues.

Staying consistent, having patience and focusing on my measurements/losing inches and fitness not so much the scale worked for me.

Good luck!

Syneea

hrod215 wrote: »

Pics or it didn't happen huh. This was this past Feb. Those are my two boys, 14 and 6. You can also see my youngest, she is going to be 5. My oldest constantly comments on my 'brolickness'. I'm guessing he's talking about my muscle gains lol. It's doable at any age at any stage in your life. It's just takes a little time.

Nic legs!

I'm 39 and lost 50 pounds over a year ago. Definitely the best shape of my life... I can run for HOURS, kickbox, Zumba, you name it! Most 20 something's would be hard pressed to keep up with most of us oldies but goodies on this site! LOLL!!

hrod215

Nic legs!

I'm 39 and lost 50 pounds over a year ago. Definitely the best shape of my life... I can run for HOURS, kickbox, Zumba, you name it! Most 20 something's would be hard pressed to keep up with most of us oldies but goodies on this site! LOLL!! [/quote]

Thanks!!! It's taken me a long time to learn to love my legs. Now I definitely give them the time and attention they deserve... now if only my glutes would fall into line! In your 20s you seem to think you can conquer the world, until you're left in the dust by one of us lol. I can outrun any of my kids and their friends. My husband doesn't even try to keep up.

Wolfger

breefoshee wrote: »

I know this is super silly, but I just turned 30 last month and am mourning not having lost the weight in my 20's. I kept saying "by the time I turn 30, I will definitely be in shape." Now, I'm not in shape and I am wavering between "Let's do this!" and "You'll never look as good as you would have in your 20's..." I know this is a total lie, but I need to hear from those who've done it!

Share your success story below and any advice you have for staying motivated!

When I was in my 30's, I lost about 70 pounds on the Atkins diet. My motivation was pretty basic.... wanting to be sexually attractive. I was not done losing weight there, either, but I got into a car accident and fractured some ribs. The intense pain kept me from doing pretty much anything other than sitting in a chair or lying in bed. Coupled with the overwhelming desire for "comfort food", I slingshotted back to my starting weight and then some, and got discouraged. I decided just to drop back to the starting weight and be happy there. Now I'm in my mid 40's, and tired of being unfit. I'm down 21 pounds as of this morning (41 days into the effort), and heading for another 48 at least. We can do this. Age is not a barrier, just another challenge to conquer.

MsMaeFlowers

I started losing weight just before 30, have continued it (will be 31 in May) and can honestly say I'm in the best shape I've ever been, and I haven't even hit my goals yet.

ABabilonia

I started with 234 and now I'm slowly approaching 200 and I'm 36. I think that I finally found my rhythm. I used to be full of excuses, then last Black Friday I went to buy new clothes and my size 40 pants were getting extremely tight. Today I'm wearing size 38 comfortably. My goal is 165 and I know now that with hard work I'll get there, safe and slowly. Good luck to you...

Piqueaboo

I started a week after I turned 30 and now I'm down 57lbs - feel free to add me if you like.

DrMercury

Hi there, I am 31 just started few days back again and am determined to achieve what I believe makes me happy no matter what feel free to add me if you like.

Melionfire

I have lost weight in my early 20s but gained it all back in my 30s after 2 babies. I feel it is easier this time because of the tools we now have and the knowledge we can now gain about how our bodies work. Mfp and the forums have simplified it for me and made it an enjoyable experience. I will be 36 in June and so far have lost 43 pounds since I started trying to lose weight in September after having my baby in June. Still have 37 pounds to go but I know I will get there and you will too if you keep working at it

janjunie

I had my third baby when I was 30. I actually lost the weight a lot faster this last time than I did with my other two kids that were born when I was 23 and 25 yrs old

Blackdawn_70631

I'm coming up to 34 on April 15th, and HAVE NEVER been this fit in my ENTIRE life. Still got a bit extra weight to lose, but I am gaining every else.
In my 20s, I was just skinny. No definition anywhere.
Now in my mid-thirties, I can lift more now than I could when I was 20. At 20, I couldn't even lift 50 pounds AT ALL. Now, move outta the way and I'll show you how it's done! 75 lbs is nothing!
I have muscle, a high bone density and am still losing my extra weight.
And I've met powerlifters who were 60 year old women and models in their 50s. And I still meet elderly women where I work, just average women, who go to the gym and squat weights.
The say it's not about being big, it's about staying fit and healthy.

comeonnow142857

I turned 30 in October.

I used to be fit and healthy. On November the 11th, 2016, I was 234 lbs, at 5'11. Now I'm 192lbs.

phrobbert

I'm fitter now than I was in my teens, never mind my 20's! And I've seen photo's from 15 years back. I was definitely carrying more weight around than I thought at the time.

Blackdawn_70631

The reason why I tip toward lifting is the fact, I physically can't run and perform any strenuous activity due to my hereditary disabilities. Equines Deformity and Oesteoarthritis.
I've never seen lifting as a gate way until meeting other women who have gotten hurt and couldn't walk nor run, so they took up lifting. And they got fit and healthy as much as someone would running.
So I've started lifting last year and liked it. Now the pain in my knees have subsided greatly and can squat without pain. Doesn't mean it's gone, but by not using my knees so much the arthritis has greatly slowed in eating my cartilage.

So as a near 34 year old woman who can't run or perform no high cardio activity, I'm finding it possible to do more and more the older I get.

hannahontheleftcoast

I'm 31 and I'm having more success than I ever had in my 20s!! Maybe you need more discipline now but I know for me I never had enough all around. I've lost 70lbs in 5 months and I have 55 to go!

YalithKBK

Maybe it's easier for me because I was definitely NOT in shape in my 20's. I was grossly overweight in college and it didn't get much better when I graduated. Now that I'm older, I've taken the time to learn about calories and what causes weight gain/loss (something I was never taught growing up) and I can say I have a better handle on my health than I ever did in my 20's.

I'm 33. I'm half way through my 50lb loss journey. My biggest motivation is knowing that losing now will set me up for success later in life. You can do it!