Any like-minded ladies in their 40s?

Skatel

I’m 41, and need to lose 100 lbs. would love to have some friends here with similar goals! Any other busy moms who need accountability friends?

smnovosad1

@TxTiffani you are so sweet and inspiring! I did get on the scale at a random time in the day and I weigh 165 lbs — yuck! Although that was like 5 days ago and I weighed at 160 this morning. Better, but still 30 lbs to go. I’m sure I have lost a little weight, but I’m also sure that a lot of that 5 lbs was just from weighing in the am.

Mrs_Hull

Hi, I’m late to the party but this thread resonates with me. I’m 41. I’ve lost 27 pounds with close to a hundred left to go.

My mom is quickly losing her mobility. It became noticeable in September. She has uncontrolled diabetes (won’t change her diet), COPD, and neuropathy.

I am a runner but I fell into a sedentary lifestyle two and a half years ago when I went back to school. Now I’m working to regain those habits.

lillyblack1982

Please add me. What OP wrote about their parents' health struggles really resonates. I'm making changes now so that I can still do the things I love when I get older.

starrose1981

Almost 43 and would like to lose 50lbs

TxTiffani

Well, I managed to bounce around up and down and not lose anything really in Jan...bummer. I've noticed I'm stress eating more again. I need to reign it in and keep on track. It would be easier if I lived alone and only brought healthy foods into the house, but my husband and 12 & 14 yr old boys (who are healthy weights) all like snacky foods that are so tempting. I love my family so I suppose I won't trade them in, but it sure makes it harder lol. I need to find my motivation again...or at least be committed enough to not snack so much. I find myself in this middle ground of wanting to be thinner but not totally hating my size 12 body....sometimes it feels good enough. I'm only 5'1 though so sometimes I feel short and round like an oompah loompah LOL
Ok....well that's enough about me....HOW ARE THE REST OF YOU DOING as we embark into February??

MPJDVM

Count me in! I'm 46. Have had success w MFP in the past, but life changes and lax self-discipline and I am at a new heaviest ever. Ooof. I need to lose roughly 50lbs to get to goal (it used to be 20, then 30, now..... oh geez). Feeling strong and healthy and comfortable in my clothing for summer activities is my goal.

Sweetzyd

TxTiffani wrote: »

Well, I managed to bounce around up and down and not lose anything really in Jan...bummer. I've noticed I'm stress eating more again. I need to reign it in and keep on track. It would be easier if I lived alone and only brought healthy foods into the house, but my husband and 12 & 14 yr old boys (who are healthy weights) all like snacky foods that are so tempting. I love my family so I suppose I won't trade them in, but it sure makes it harder lol. I need to find my motivation again...or at least be committed enough to not snack so much. I find myself in this middle ground of wanting to be thinner but not totally hating my size 12 body....sometimes it feels good enough. I'm only 5'1 though so sometimes I feel short and round like an oompah loompah LOL
Ok....well that's enough about me....HOW ARE THE REST OF YOU DOING as we embark into February??

I did not have a loss in January either. I mean I might have a pound or 2 but I found out the scales I was using were weighing me 7lbs less than what I was. I'm using a digital one now that is correct with the dr. I understand how it is, living with a husband and kids that don't watch what they eat or don't need to. It's tough being around that! When are you finding that you snack the most? Are you doing intermittent fasting at all? Before IF, for me my cravings were really bad at night before bed. It's under control now though, thankfully! I do the 16:8 IF method. Eating window for me is 12:30/1pm-8:30/9pm. (Not saying you have to try it but it's what helped me).

ckauszler

Me! let’s do it, I have 50lbs to lose.

angelahammon

43, want to loose a stone in weight, i have heart disease that runs in my family and recently my blood pressure has been very high, so that has kick started my healthy eating and more exercise as i dont want to be put on medication for it, so far it’s starting to come down, its still high but getting there

mmyellow

Might this board accept ladies older than 40?

LycanWytch

I'm in!

43 (going on 44) year young, full time work sitting on my bum 😂 I used to be a runner and finished 2 marathons, but not struggling to climb a flight of stairs.
I am not giving up, I'm still young and can get strong and fit again.

Hi ladies! 👋

Sweetzyd

mmyellow wrote: »

Might this board accept ladies older than 40?

Yes! We're all here to support each other ❤️

jackybeertje

I'm late 40's and restarted my health journey in late October. I have a total of 56 lbs to lose and 40 more to go. Recently rejoined MFP. I gained a bunch of weight during the pandemic and after. I am working on aging with grace and injury prevention.