Guys married in their mid 40s.
bpg0972
Posts: 32 Member
There are a tremendous amount of female success stories on here and they are inspirational but where are all the males in their 40s that are married and getting the Dad bod, not the one we are proud of either. Anyways looking for some male support. Thanks! Stats below.
6’ Tall
SW: 255
CW: 232.6
GW: 210
6’ Tall
SW: 255
CW: 232.6
GW: 210
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Not a dad but def trying to turn things around.
Height: 6'2"
SW: 396
CW: 377
GW: 2004 -
No worries on the kids, it’s nice to hear from anyone to be honest. How long have you been at it. You exercising?0
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Hi,
44 year old dad of one, here.
On October 31st, 2017, I weighed in at 221 lbs. As of this morning, 166 lbs, so 55 lbs lost. Still have another 11 lbs to go to get to goal weight of 155.
I have been exercising regularly (strength and cardio), as well as staying on course with tracking calories and ensuring I stay in my calculated deficit *most* of the time
If I can be of any help, just let me know.10 -
Nice. I’ve been struggling maintaining the motivation. I started in January and got down to 223, but St Patty’s day everything went to hell with my eating and exercise. I topped out last week at 238.8 and got back on the wagon.2
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I’m a 43 year old Dad of two - age 4 and 6. I’ve lost 95 lbs starting at age 38 and now am in the best overall shape of my life. I am 5’10 and walk between 180 and 185. I have been in maintenance for the last 3.5 years except when I cut weight for competitions or fights. Feel free to add me as a friend.8
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Thanks. I’m down a pound this week and all ready feel better, don’t feel so full and bloated.0
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Great Thread! Love the support and honesty, especially St. Patty's Day-thats me! It's the domino effect sometimes, unfortunately. Have to find a way to stay focused and keep things sustainable. I messaged one of you bc I can't figure out how to add friends. Please everyone add me as well. Also when I first joined I dropped to 194.4 (strict vegan, no alcohol diet) (not sustainable) but since then I've ballooned to 240. When I drop weight now, still says zero pounds lost?
I have a medicine ball for a stomach. Recent physical and blood work said I was healthy, just fat and needing to lose 20+ lbs.
Thanks
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6'3"
SW:240
CW:225
GW:1970 -
Hey,
43
5'11
SW 320
CW 196
GW 190
I actually surpassed my goal weight and lightest was 186. I have since started bulking and looking to go up and have come up about 10 lbs. These 10lbs are good weight though lol.
Great thread.
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Good luck all!
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Guys, I am divorced and 51....so I am disqualified! HA! But, I can assure all of you that if y'all are mindful and take care of yourselves then things only get better. I started when I was 45 (after the divorce) and got in AMAZING shape (not being boastful with that) and - at 51 - am in pretty dang good shape (and, no qualifiers associated with that....meaning, not "in pretty good shape for my age").
It has to be a mindset, though. It is okay to make time for you....if you want to be around to see your children grow up and to be able to do things with them then - I would suggest - you might consider starting "take care of me so that I can be around to take care of them" TODAY!
Tomorrow is not promised anyone. Today is a GREAT DAY!7 -
56 6' 2" here with three grown kids and three grand kids. I started here at 52 and 228 lbs. Once I got my eating under control and started running the weight really started coming off. I got down to 173 and people started asking if I was well. I had lost my huge beer gut and was in the best shape of my life. Fast forward the weight started creeping back and I stopped running due to ankle injury during a ski trip. I got up to 208 last week and hate myself for it. So I started running again am down to 205 and am desperately trying to make this a habit. At the same time I am trying to break my craft beer habit. One step at a time!3
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Thanks for all of the replies. It seems we are all in need of some support, so I’m glad I started the thread. Anyways, I find that I am an emotional eater/binger. A lot of times when I’m really happy or stressed about work I will literally pig out. Keeping my emotions in check is key for me to be successful.2
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Progress
CW: 230.40 -
47, married with three kids.
Staring weight in 2014 was >277. I didn't have a scale in the first few weeks of joining MFP.
Today's weight was 219.6 - unusually high, but I've been pushing the workouts to prep for some upcoming races.
My primary motivation is to "clean my own room" so to speak. Setting a good example for my kids and keeping my life in order.
Well met gentlemen.1 -
42, married, 2 kids.
Starting Weight: 190(ish)
Lowest Weight: 162lbs @ ~11% BF
I generally fluctuate between 165 and 175 depending on time of year and life/priorities.
I struggle with mindset, in a variety of ways/aspects. I medicate with food, tend to view things as all-or-nothing/pass-fail, and struggle with self-esteem. Those are the things I'm working on. When I'm doing well, the rest of it falls into place (eating, training, weight, etc). When I'm not, they don't.0 -
Part of my motivation is keeping myself healthy. I want to enjoy retirement, not be stuck because of my weight and health issues. The other part is keeping up with the kiddos.
The other part is mental fitness as well. For me, keeping my stress level in check and not allowing the emotional eater to come out is a daily struggle.0 -
39, married with 4 kids.
Sw 400+
Cw 313
Gw. 240ish
Honestly I’ve been mainting for the last several months. Being in a deficit just felt like a grind and honestly so did tracking. I love working out and still do 4 to 5 times per week. I tend to medicate with food as one other poster said and I’m also and all or nothing, pass or fail mentality.
I’ve been waiting for a thread like this. I wasn’t to get back into it more. I would like to see some guys around my own age succeeding and struggling and making it happen too. Anyone can feel free to add me.
Good luck to you all!!1 -
Almost 45 here and a father of 2. had a heart attack back in March, kinda figured after that i needed to lose most of what i picked up over the years.
since then ive lost 40 lbs so far. i seem to have plateaued and need to reconfigure some things to get back to losing some more. SW287 CW 247
always looking for inspiration for more ways to lose, feel free to add me and good luck on your goals.1 -
Love this and so glad I started the thread. I had a terrible day yesterday. Was at a family baby shower and totally pigged. Had three winecoolers (Im not sure if they call them that anymore but ohh well). Anyways, put on 4lbs in 1 day, mostly water weight I’m sure. Anyways, it’s how we recover from failure that determines our success so I’m right back on it today.
On a side note, I realized I didn’t really give a rundown of myself.
I’m 45, married with 2 children. Honestly I never struggled with my weight until I got married and took my first real professional job at a desk. I’ve also realized I am an emotional eater.
Please feel free to add, open up and share your stories.1 -
I'm 46, married with two daughters.
SW 217
CW 195
GW 175-185
Still working on becoming a healthier version, would love to reduce BF % and commit more to a mindset rather than have some success only to let it go and start again.
Please feel free to add.0 -
Blew it yesterday, ate 2 huge pieces of pizza. Back at it today.0
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Thx guys. Appreciate the support and encouragement. Actually lost the 2lbs that I gained because of it.0
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Mid-week (or at least mid-work week) gentlemen. Let’s crush the second half of the week. 💪3
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Good afternoon All,
Just turned 48, married 24 years next week, 2 adult children. We are the fat family, we always talk about doing something about it so I am and I'll see who I can drag along with me.
6’ Tall (well almost)
SW: 266
CW: 239.4
GW: 195
Cheers!2 -
Age 49 Married 30 years 2 kids.
5’7" Tall
SW: 185lbs Jan 2018.
CW: 145lbs
GW: 145lbs0 -
44, married with 2 kids. It's good to be a dad. I hurt myself when my first kid was only 1 (he's 16 now). During this time, I gained weight and lost my active lifestyle. Just now really working on recovery. Lost more time with my family than I'd like.
SW: 230
CW: 200
GW: 190
I may drop my GW to 180, depending on how I feel at 190. I mostly want to get rid of my "overhang". Once I reach goal, I'll probably start rebuilding muscle.
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I hear ya brother. Familiar story, trust me. Actually did pretty well today even though we went out for lunch. Good choices and I wasn’t so bloated when I went back to work.0
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CW 227.2.
Feeling pretty good about things. However, I’m headed to Red Lobster tomorrow night with the fam to celebrate a special occasion. I think I am going to pick my food out later today so I can attemp to keep within my goals and take a very long bike ride tomorrow morning.2
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