Women over 40- Let's lose 20 pounds!
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mummiecakes wrote: »@jo_nz Where do you live that your kids are back to school? That must be a weird feeling after 8 weeks. Our kids have been off since March 16th and I doubt they will go back to school this year. You have a great goal for this week. Grocery shopping and staying on top of my own plan while the rest of the family is home and eating differently than usual has been hard. I find I will make a plan and even prep, then go to get my food and someone else has eaten it...I have three teenagers in the house, so our grocery bill has gone up incredibly over the past couple of months.
I'm in New Zealand - being a small country and relatively isolated, we have been able to (we hope) get things fairly under control. We had a strict lockdown from 25 March to 27 April, and then a slightly eased version from then until 13 May. We are still in "alert level 2" which is mainly around safe practices and physical distancing.
Time will tell if that's enough. Covid19's not totally gone, but currently very few new cases.
It's pretty nerve-wracking to send the kids off to school - the general population can only meet in groups up to 10 (numbers being reviewed next week), so having school classes with 25+ kids in them, and schools with hundreds/thousands of pupils seem odd.
My 2 seemed to have a good day at school yesterday though - most things aren't too different for them, just more handwashing and sanitiser. There will be a bit of a settling-in stage while the teachers figure out where all the kids are up to - some would have had more or less access to learning while in lockdown.
Parents now have to wait outside the entrance at DD's school (used to go in and wait near their classrooms), and they have closed off all but one gate - there was a huge crowd out the front yesterday at the end of the day! Poor kids having to navigate out through that and try to keep 2m distance!
I was halfway down the road anyway, as my dog is a big fan of social distancing at the best of times (she's really nervous about people and noises and crowds).
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Hello ladies!
I’m 42, 5’8 and 199lb, goal weight 147, so 52lb to lose, I’m in Scotland 🏴 and as well as logging on mfp I follow Slimming World, delighted with my first week back on plan losing -3.5lb so only 48.5 to go!
I definitely find planning the next day’s meals an essential part of keeping me focused.
Have a great week folks, would love to add more friends on mfp so please request if your looking for followers too
Lisa xx5 -
lmcnaughton829 wrote: »Hello ladies!
delighted with my first week back on plan losing -3.5lb so only 48.5 to go!
I definitely find planning the next day’s meals an essential part of keeping me focused.
Wow losing 3.5 pounds in a week. Awesome awesome awesome. I agree meal planning is a huge part of this journey. Happy Losing. 🤸♀️1 -
I'm 40, I'll be 41 in September. And I have about 45-50lbs I want to lose.
Ht: 5'8
Start Weight: 196.6
Current:193
Goal:148
I need some accountability over the summer, to get this weight off!! Feel free to add me as a friend!!
Also, I'm in Colorado in the United States.4 -
BAH! Weekends are the worst. We are busy setting up our backyard, planting, putting the pool (b/c no pools will be open this summer) so eating something quick but obviously not the healthiest. I am writing my goals down as I usually keep this quiet so no one can keep me accountable.
June Goal: Lose 6 lbs (end of month, I would weigh 188 lbs)
HOW: running 3 times a week, 1 walk and tracking calories 5 days a week (yes I know 7 would be better but I need to start with a smaller number to help me mentally)
July: Lose another 6 lbs (end of the month weight : 182 lbs)
How: running 3 times a week, 2 walk, 1 day where I do some weights and tracking calories 6 days a week
Aug: lose 6 lbs (yep - trying to be realistic) 176 lbs
How: running 3 times a week, 2 walk, 1 day where I do some weights and tracking calories 7 days a week (no more excuses)
Sept: another 6lbs (end of the month weight : 170 lbs)
How: running 3 times a week, 2 walk, 1 day where I do some weights and tracking calories 7 days a week
My SIL is getting married and everyone in her family is tiny. At least at 170 lbs I won't feel sooo much bigger than everyone else.
Feel free to keep me accountable! Happy Monday all!1 -
Great goals, CrumbsInMyButter!
Sooo, this weight loss thing is just nuts to me. I had been weighing in, stuck at 190 for three weeks (I did lose an inch over my waist and hips). I had a small surgery on my leg to remove some odd growth, which lead to having to take a break from walking, because it was on my inner thigh which kept rubbing at the stitches. And all of a sudden, I am down 2 pounds in the course of 3 days. Was it my calories? Was it from not exercising? My husband keeps telling me to not give up and I will see results. I don't know the rhyme or reason yet, but I will take the loss in any way it wants to come. Lol!
I hope these past two days will not throw me too far back. Yesterday was gardening with a pickaxe to pull roots and I was still hungry at the end of the night. I figured I'd listen to my body because I had no clue how many calories I had burned, so I ate an extra soft taco. And today, well, despite trying to save most of my calories for our cookout, my husband made some banging potato salad and my neighbors brought me a margaita. I felt a margarita amidst Corona was an opportunity to enjoy for a day. I hope you all are having a good week - and maybe just one margarita!2 -
So it's June and the goal is to lose 6 lbs. Currently weight 194 lbs so that would take me to 188 lbs by the end of the month. Exercise will have to wait as I just went for COVID testing and I am awaiting my results. So self isolation until then. I hope everyone is healthy.2
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Hello everyone!
Age: 45
Hight: 5’0
Weight: 193
Ive lost weight on and off these past 3 yrs. Im learning how to eat different foods and im enjoying it very much. Im always the supportive person in the group, but i do lose my own motivation at times. I noticed in the past when i lost my first 20lbs i got really depressed. Like i was sad to let that little fat girl go. So i savataged my progress. I felt scared??? Ive also done a couple challenges in my gym and i do loss the weight, but when it ends i go back to my old habits and gain my weight. Today, Im not looking for a challenge that starves me for a couple wks. I want a life change😊 i want to feel happy and healthy. Enjoy life to the fullest. Im ready to embraise my journey! I want to exercise and eat healthy with out stressing about it!
Yes i can! And so can you!4 -
Hello everyone!
Age: 45
Hight: 5’0
Weight: 193
Ive lost weight on and off these past 3 yrs. Im learning how to eat different foods and im enjoying it very much. Im always the supportive person in the group, but i do lose my own motivation at times. I noticed in the past when i lost my first 20lbs i got really depressed. Like i was sad to let that little fat girl go. So i savataged my progress. I felt scared??? Ive also done a couple challenges in my gym and i do loss the weight, but when it ends i go back to my old habits and gain my weight. Today, Im not looking for a challenge that starves me for a couple wks. I want a life change😊 i want to feel happy and healthy. Enjoy life to the fullest. Im ready to embraise my journey! I want to exercise and eat healthy with out stressing about it!
Yes i can! And so can you!
Yes. We absolutely can. No stress or Guilt.CrumbsInMyButter wrote: »So it's June and the goal is to lose 6 lbs. Currently weight 194 lbs so that would take me to 188 lbs by the end of the month. Exercise will have to wait as I just went for COVID testing and I am awaiting my results. So self isolation until then. I hope everyone is healthy.
You've got this @CrumbsInMyButter!! I pray your COVID result come back negative. Stay safe and well.
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@Mahoganylit Thank you! Just got my results back and they are negative. So outside I go later for a run. No excuses to not get some fresh air!4
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Hi, I'm just back on MFP after a couple of years, tracking has always helped me in the past.
Im 46, 168lbs and would love to lose 20lbs. Have gained about 12lbs since last October (where i was aleady at the stage of wanting to lose 7lbs) when i had to stop my regular exercise (3 times a week bootcamp) due to low iron levels and the symptoms that come with it and got into bad eating habits (they weren't perfect to begin with 😬!).
Ive over eaten constantly so extra food has added the weight and stopping bootcamp has meant i'm getting very flabby and my fitness levels has decreased dramatically...
Now is the time for me to try and lose the weight and feel healthy again... this time for good.
I'm on day 4 of tracking and doing well staying within calories, i am walking a lot and trying not to eat all of my exercise calories back.. though probably have most!!
I need to take my measurements as thats always great to see the cm's going down 🤞
Really pleased i found this group it looks like great motivation, i look forward to supporting everyone.
I'm from Wiltshire in the UK. 🙂2 -
Hi everyone! I’m 48, 5’1” and 167lbs. I lost 15 pounds a few years ago and managed to keep it off but since this covid-19 pandemic I’ve gained 7 lbs and know I need to make changes. I want to lose 20-30 pounds. I used to go to the gym regularly but it’s closed now so I’m relying on walking, occasionally jogging (new to that but trying!) and YouTube workout videos. I track my food every day and keep my calories in check. Dismayed that my weight isn’t budging. 😞3
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Evening everyone- I am 44, 5’7” . I started in earnest in MFP in January at 209. Currently 178. Goal is 150. Just saw this thread as I am starting to explore the boards more and wanted to say hi!2
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Glad to hear it @CrumbsInMyButter.
@nicadee - Hello from Washington, DC US. Welcome back. I love that we all can be connected from across the globe.
@dawnkirkwood18 - time to get it.
@Kupla71 - we all get that way at times. But we are here and on the same journey to good health and a healthy weight3 -
I"m in as I am 43 and have 20 to lose
I am 5ft 8inches and currently 178--the heaviest non-pregnant I have ever been. A dream would be 154 which is what I was at my whole adult life before pregnancies. I would even settle for 164 which would be within the healthy weight for my height. I am going to try to post here more often to keep myself accountable.3 -
@mahoganylit - Hi and thank you, good to be back. Great to meet you 🙂0
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Logged back into MFP today, after a 5 year gap.
I reached a target weight way back then, and then took my eye off the ball. Became a mum, got old etc.
I'd like to start with 20lbs...but make it to 40lbs later this year.
Current: 14st 11 / 207lb
Mini goal 20th July: 13st 5 / 187 lb (ie 20lbs off)
Goal: 12st / 168lb
(I'm in the UK)2 -
Hi all! Back on MFP after dawdling for a couple of years. I'm 5'8" and got up to 195 at my heaviest, right before my divorce at 36. Back then, I just walked a lot, paid attention to my calories, and had my IUD taken out...30 lbs gone in 6 months. I was able to stay around 165 for 4 years.
Since 2018, I've gotten into another LTR and I'm very happy, but my weight has ballooned again and I'm right around 185. Now that I'm 41 (almost 42), I'm doing most of the same things I did at 36 and none of them are working. It's really frustrating and I feel like I've let myself go! I don't want to lose hope, so I'm hoping some group accountability will be helpful. Here to talk or listen.
Current: 185
Goal: 165 (though 155 would be amazing)4 -
Hello All! It's been a busy couple of weeks with work and a few 'staycation' days. I haven't been checking in, but have been logging. It's great to see new faces all the time and I can't help, but read these messages and feel so encouraged that I am not alone!!
This struggle has been with me since the 3rd grade and while it does continue, I am working to try and shift my mindset a little bit. I am grateful for health (probably more than ever now), for ability to move and do things, for the luxury of choosing what I eat...and I really want to lose those 20 (or so) lbs! Lol.
I'm flirting with IF right now...even if only to help me with staying within my calories and I think it's working. I was down a pound this morning...That's only 2 lbs in the past few weeks, but it's down almost 5lbs from my quarantine gain :-/
I see folks posting stats...I haven't done this before, but maybe for accountability's sake, I will:
Height: 5'6"
Currently: 164.5 lbs
Goal: 142 - 145 lbs
@mizalmond This is interesting to me: "and had my IUD taken out...30 lbs gone in 6 months. I was able to stay around 165 for 4 years." I know you were also walking and watching what you ate, but do you think having the IUD removed made a big difference?
Thanks!
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@mummiecakes It's a well-known secret that IUDs can contribute to weight gain. I had the copper IUD for 8 years, and during that time I went from 165 (my best shape of all time, super muscle-y, wedding weight) to almost 200. Once I had it taken out, I was certainly paying attention to what I ate (and being depressed about my divorce), but didn't have to work terribly hard to take the weight off and keep it off. It's like my body reset itself, until I turned 40, returned to a committed relationship, and started eating out more and less healthfully.
COVID-19 has actually been pretty good for me! I've been 8/16 intermittent fasting for months at this point, and going on lots of longer walks and hikes, but nothing has really changed with my weight. Just joined a group doing the 30 day shred and am feeling much better, also paying significantly more attention to what I'm eating and how much alcohol I'm consuming. So far I've lost some inches but the scale hasn't moved. We'll see what happens over the next week!
Stats:
Height: 5'8"
Currently: 184.8 lbs
Goal: 160-165 lbs3 -
Could I join you ladies?
40, 41 this year. 5'3" and currently staying around the 183 range.
I've been keto now for 2 years. I lost about 60lbs the first year, but since Oct of last year, I gained back 30lbs. Too many vacations too many cheats too close together and the weight just piled back on quick.
Finding it just incredibly difficult to lose weight now even though I've been IFing too. My diet is on point, but the scale is just refusing to budge.
I think it might be stress related and I'm trying desperately to find something to help me relieve stress. It's difficult to do though when honestly it's my children who stress me out the most. They're young so it's not like I can just go out for a walk by myself while they stay home.
I would love to lose around 60+lbs for my ultimate goal, but I'm hoping I can lose about 30 by the end of the year.5 -
@mizalmond Thank you! Will have to look into this...I've had one for about 6 years and have definitely struggled with a slow, but steady gain over that time (most of the weight I am currently working to lose). I've been thinking about being done with it recently anyway...maybe once we are a little more back to 'normal' this will give me the push to go ahead and get it done!2
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Hi! I finally got serious about my nutrition and fitness. I've managed to lose about 25 lbs and looking to conquer another 10-20. Always looking for more FitnessPal friends to help keep me motivated so feel free to send me a friend request 4
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This is so good to find! I’m 43 (nearly 44) carrying extra baby weight-well, that’s an excuse! The baby is now five years old😹 got around 20 pounds to lose but lockdown, inactivity and too much to eat/drink has meant my weight has crept up and up! Am hoping to start tomo sticking to 1300 cals 6/7 days with one day of eating/drinking a bit more freely, good luck girls with your journey! 🙌2
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I'm with @mummiecakes - I haven't posted lately, but have been logging. It's great to see so many new faces! You got this!
During our stay-at-home phase of Covid-19, I started running outside again. We have a treadmill that I've used since my kids were little, but running outside and the treadmill are just not the same. I had totally forgotten how much better I feel after a run! I've kept it up and started logging again.
I turned 46 last week and I'm 5'7".
Here are my stats:
Starting: 158lb. (sometime in February or March)
Current 149.4lb (our scale is really wonky. You can step on it within 10 min, and it fluctuates ...sometimes 3 lbs!). I try not to freak out and usually it continues to be a downward trend).
Goal 135-140lb4 -
Well, in the last few weeks, I managed to drop to a post-lockdown low weight, but then within a few days bounced right back up. I know in my head that it's hormone-related water retention and I just have to wait it out....but it's not very nice looking at the scale!!
Other than that, I am trying to get back into some kind of exercise routine...not very successfully. My small studio gym was working so well for me, but folded over lockdown. The owner has offered me weekly private sessions for the remainder of my membership period, so that's going well, but I need to fit more in the other 6 days of the week! Still figuring it out really.
But in good news, I had a big flare-up of migraines over the last few months and saw the doctor last week for a review of medications. Some adjustments, and so far it seems promising. It will take a while to know for sure, as mine definitely have links to my menstrual cycle so it's hard to tell just yet. But getting that sorted will definitely help me be able to deal with other things - like meal planning and regular exercise.1 -
Hi to all! I haven’t posted since work started back up. During quarantine I was able to exercise on most days, since being back to work that is more challenging. I am working 3 12-14 hr days, on those days I haven’t even tried to workout. On off days I am doubling up. It’s been 5 weeks so far and I’m down about 4-5 lbs. my diet is staying the same except for eating dinner late. Any ideas on how to best work around this new lifestyle?1
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I started this journey about 5 years ago due to a health related wake-up call. Then around 2 years ago, some work related stress, mixed with stuff at home, got me all out of whack, and the emotional eating ramped up BIG time!
I’ve committed to getting myself at least back to where I was before - 175lb, if not less by May of 2021. My husband and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary, and I would love to be in my best shape!
Current stats: Just turned 41, 198 lbs
Goal weight: 165-175 by May 2021
Currently tracking like a fiend, reducing junk, upping water, trying to hit 10k steps daily and working out minimum of 30mins 3x week (cardio and strength training).
Married, work full-time, mom to 2 teenagers, son is Type 1 Diabetic
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This is my first post on MFP ever, so I hope I’m doing this right!
I’m going to hit post and if it works I will post more.1 -
Hey, it worked!
I’m 41, 5’ 8”, been unhappy about my weight for years. Since my second kid was born in 2013, the scale only went up and up, till I was scared to look at it. But I know it was 157 in June 2019 when I went to the doctor for a routine checkup.
I lost some weight at start of 2020 from work stress and giving up having white wine every night (still was drinking, but subbed in vodka and basil water.)
I started IF in May 2020, right after Mother’s Day. I was at 149 then.
Started doing OMAD at the start of June.
Today I was 138.
I’m pushing for just five more pounds! That will bring me back to where I was before DD2.
SW 149 - 5/12
CW 138 - 6/16
GW 133 - ???
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