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  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    I’m 45 and I’m from England. I started using MyFitnessPal 10 years ago to lose the last few pounds slowly, and I kept the weight off until I got pregnant, and have yo-yoed for the 7 years since, never even getting close to my goal weight.

    This time is different though. I’m closer to my goal than I’ve been in 7 years. I took 408 days to lose 10kg (22lb), but as long as it doesn’t go back up I don’t care how long it takes. I’m in the best place I’ve ever been mentally, having divorced and found my lovely boyfriend (not strictly in that order 🙈😂), so this is the year to get my body back in shape too.

    Weirdly, I find lockdown gives me more control of what I eat and drink, so that’s making it easier for me rather than harder. I use a FitBit and have for years too.

  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 610 Member
    karl05_ wrote: »
    Hi , 46 years old and was a keen runner before last November, work and the current state of the world got me down and I put on nearly 2 stone , soooooo here we go trying to fix that mistake . All help will be gratefully received and given 😊

    I think we ALL have "put on weight" as 2020 was so crazy!

    Welcome and you can do this, add me if you want.
  • 3greyhorses
    3greyhorses Posts: 529 Member
    49 yr old chunky vegan in the middle of the US, have lost 10lbs and want to lose about 25-30 more. I run (slowly) and ride horses, but winter has me bored out of my damn mind so I eat and binge-watch whatever. I have a boring part-time job with little interaction with people, COVID has everything shut down and the weather is crap. I know I'll be crazy busy in a few months, but I need some interaction and motivation until then. I'd love some new friends to chat with!
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Lost 2.2 pounds this week. If only I can keep going in the right direction!
  • karl05_
    karl05_ Posts: 91 Member
    Any other runners on here ?
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    What do you consider running? My fastest pace was 9.59/mile. I generally average about 10.10/mile for 6-12 miles.
  • Matty_Bowman
    Matty_Bowman Posts: 39 Member
    Hey everyone! I’m 42 and need to lose 40. I want to help you do this so you can help me! We can crush it together! Mindfulness and love and support! I believe in everyone here for even trying, even getting the app is step towards commitment. I want us all to achieve what we need, and I believe we all can! I’m covered in tattoos so it hides my body, but I’m doing this for me, to not get tired and winded just being alive! Let’s do this kids! Friend me and let’s lift each other on this journey!
  • karl05_
    karl05_ Posts: 91 Member
    CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »
    What do you consider running? My fastest pace was 9.59/mile. I generally average about 10.10/mile for 6-12 miles.

    At the moment a mile a week for me is a good time , just looking for motivation mainly , and if I can others on the way then great 👍
  • coffeesunrise
    coffeesunrise Posts: 12 Member
    Im 45 Aussie mum of four def in thos for the longhaul. Anyone needing supportive friends is welcome to add me
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  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    karl05_ wrote: »
    CourtneyLomonaco wrote: »
    What do you consider running? My fastest pace was 9.59/mile. I generally average about 10.10/mile for 6-12 miles.

    At the moment a mile a week for me is a good time , just looking for motivation mainly , and if I can others on the way then great 👍

    I think I was a bit mistaken about my time. Yesterday I went 9 miles and average pace was 10.15/mile. We all have to start somewhere. Last March I couldn't do more than 2 miles with walking in between.
  • newlark01
    newlark01 Posts: 474 Member
    2furryfriendz wrote: »
    SunnyBunBun79 wrote: »
    Today it got a bit easier to walk outside. I tend to prefer walking when there is no one around, so its mostly at night when I feel really comfortable to walk. It was super cold but I made it to 50 mins!

    @SunnyBunBun79

    Great job! Have you considered walking indoors (in your home)? I found lots of walking videos on Youtube. This way you don't have to walk outside in the cold.

    I’ve been walking inside today. I propped my iPad up at eye level and read some of a book while doing my own made-up walking routine with a mixture of walking on the spot, side to side steps, high knees, wide steps etc. Also added some flights of stairs into the mix in groups of 5 or 10. Just another idea if videos aren’t your thing like me.
  • Thearchybunker78
    Thearchybunker78 Posts: 317 Member
    Stupid thing keeps erroring. Feel free to add me any of you.

    42 with 40 to lose
  • bambee2013
    bambee2013 Posts: 49 Member
    I am 55 and have 30lbs to lose. I also would like to meet women around my age who are like minded
    and want to motivate each other.
  • SunnyBunBun79
    SunnyBunBun79 Posts: 2,228 Member
    Hi Y'all, came in to say hi and also I just discovered that MFP over estimates cals burned LOL! I got a heart rate tracker and calorie tracker for my workout and put it on and did my workout which is Rowing. and when i entered the info in the Exercise tracker in MFP , it had a 100 extra cals guesstimated. Well, now I know! I only record the exercise as 1 cal since I dont eat back my calories and if I see the added workout cals then I for sure will EAT IT ALL!
  • RunningOffTheCrazy
    RunningOffTheCrazy Posts: 4 Member
    53 and trying to drop 30lbs to get back to race weight after recovering from a knee injury.
  • adcraw4life
    adcraw4life Posts: 9 Member
    Hello I am 42 and have about 23 pounds to lose feel free to add me would love to help out. I have been successful and am down 30 pds right now!
  • jo_nz
    jo_nz Posts: 548 Member
    How is everyone getting on this week??

    I have started trying to improve my fitness, and so far going well - looking after myself in general helps me be motivated to stay on the diet plan and wanting to fuel myself well, so hoping I can keep it going long term.
    Actual weight loss is slow, but feeling good.
  • nathansnell4511
    nathansnell4511 Posts: 2 Member
    Hey, I'm 40 and need to drop about 40 to 50 pounds. I need to keep it off for good too. Let me know if you want to connect anyone.
  • kms_fit1
    kms_fit1 Posts: 19 Member
    amyoliverhoyles wrote: »
    I’m 43 and have lost 33 pounds and have about 16 to go. I’ve been on a plateau for a bit. The same three pounds up and down. I’d really love to get in the 140’s. I would love to have like minded friends to help keep me motivated.

    Hi Amy, I’m in a similar boat at 41. Have lost about 35+ lbs, but still not where I want to be. Would love to connect and share info of what works/doesn’t work, etc. I’ll send you a friend request. :)
  • jo_nz
    jo_nz Posts: 548 Member
    kristyspann2 wrote: »
    amyoliverhoyles wrote: »
    I’m 43 and have lost 33 pounds and have about 16 to go. I’ve been on a plateau for a bit. The same three pounds up and down. I’d really love to get in the 140’s. I would love to have like minded friends to help keep me motivated.

    Hi Amy, I’m in a similar boat at 41. Have lost about 35+ lbs, but still not where I want to be. Would love to connect and share info of what works/doesn’t work, etc. I’ll send you a friend request. :)

    My stats are similar too - 43 years old, down 22lb, 18 to go. But lately just been gaining and losing the same few lbs!
    I am putting it up my priorities list now though, and aiming to actually get to goal!! 😆

    Feel free to add me too.
  • MidlifeCrisisFitness
    MidlifeCrisisFitness Posts: 1,106 Member
    Well if you were losing and have plateaued you have a few options.

    1. Wait it out
    2. Increase caloric deficit
    3. increase cardio
    4. maybe you need to build some muscle
    5. Check your macros
  • sweetheart1399
    sweetheart1399 Posts: 3 Member
    Hello Everyone I'm 41 years old and I have 80 lbs to lose during quarantine I gained a lot of weight and now I need to lose it it doesn't matter how long it takes me I just want to feel healthy again.
  • chris_in_cal
    chris_in_cal Posts: 2,540 Member
    RunningOffTheCrazy wrote: »
    53 and trying to drop 30lbs to get back to race weight after recovering from a knee injury.

    When covid hit I was at the peak of about 18 months of getting fit. 80% of the way there. In April 2020 I developed a running injury (a stress fracture) I took a load off my leg, grabbed a fork, and didn't stop eating until this year.

    For 2023 I'm about five months into a healthier routine...and I wouldn't be surprised if it's going to be a wild and rocky next two years. My new mantra is have fun, don't injury myself, lose some damn weight, and get some fitness.

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