pals in 40s and 50s

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  • sjaplo
    sjaplo Posts: 974 Member
    Howdy! I'm 52 and availing myself of the community for the first time. Used the app last year and lost 15lbs in the first half of the year and then stopped and put it all back on again. I didn't realize this option was available, I find the fact that so many of us are on the same journey is quite inspiring. I started again last week - so here goes.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
    I'm 54, well, 55 in a couple of months. When I was in my 30's and 40's what I weigh now was perfect for me but gravity has rearranged a few things here and there, so I am looking to lose 5 to 10 pounds. I've been married 29 years and have two wonderful grown daughters. I've actually come up with my own workout, I call it, "Sanity" verse the "Insanity Workout." The difference between the two is that you don't have to destroy your knees or joints to have a good workout. I've stopped using handweights and now just do push ups and have been using my Nordic Track Skier since 1994. Feel free to add me, although I have no idea how I will know it since I haven't tried to be added until today.
  • zhane13
    zhane13 Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm 45 years. I'm 5'2" and need to lose 40 lbs. I've been on a roller coster with my weigh after I made 35. I'm unhappy and miserable. I 've been doing the T25 about two weeks, no change in my weight. I try to eat healthy, but when you have to cook for a family that is not on a diet it'ts hard and that's my downfall when it comes to eating healthy . I know when you reache over 40, its hard to lose the weight. I need some good support and advice during my weight lost journey.
  • debbiesweety
    debbiesweety Posts: 52
    I just turned 49. Have six grown children and 7 grandchildren. Got big after 40. Been using MFP app for a couple years off and on, most recently using it pretty steady for the last six months. Got my husband hooked.. he lost 40lbs so far. Ive lost almost 30. I'm pretty close to my goal I need to start working on the healthy part. So far I just track every bite that goes in and don't go over. Even if that means my entire food budget gets eaten up by a black and white sundae.
  • MatthewNSW
    MatthewNSW Posts: 88
    I have a teenager and also toddlers. All the fun of the fair! Friend request sent. :smile:
  • kempt_ken
    kempt_ken Posts: 96 Member
    I here you. I'm 51 I have a 17 year old daughter and 15 year old son. I working on 50 lbs and I've dropped 30 so far since I started in Sept. Hope to get there by June at the latest.

    Feel free to friend me

    Cheers Ken
    Would like to share support with motivated folks, esp. those in 40s and 50s when losing weight becomes more of a challenge and more of a necessity due to health issues.

    I'm 52, have two healthy, growing and slim teenagers who seem to eat a lot (and are not overweight). Want to lose 20-25 pounds. Blood pressure is borderline, want to bring down.

    I'm really motivated. I've been doing for a week and already seeing some results, down a couple pounds and pants are feeling looser.

    How are you managing, and what are your challenges? Seeking support. I love this site!
  • healthywtb
    healthywtb Posts: 80 Member
    You can add me. I am 54 and on MFP for a little over a year.
  • TMF1123
    TMF1123 Posts: 71 Member
    I'm 48 and this is much harder than it used to be...please add me, we can do this together.
  • sunshinesusie71
    sunshinesusie71 Posts: 13 Member
    Hi! I am in my 40's and was recently at my highest weight ever. I knew it was time to get back on this site and get healthy. Welcome and good luck! :)
  • KapuaK
    KapuaK Posts: 39 Member
    Feel free to add me ...I can always use extra motivation and support!

    Cheers!

    ~Kapua
  • russeln
    russeln Posts: 19 Member
    Hi i'm in my 40s unfortunately closer to 50s. (UK based)
    I've just started on here and have been loging my food and exercise which I find concentrates the mind. I did have a curry tonight but have been doing the reduced calories a couple days of the week and going the gym.
    This helps me keep firm and helps control my weight - I feel great!

    Feel free to add.
  • randomhelena
    randomhelena Posts: 17 Member
    44 here, I log every day and am loving MFP. Any of you feel free to add me :)
  • kamalelwa
    kamalelwa Posts: 44 Member
    Hey--I am 47 and would love to have people around my age that understand a slowing metabolism!!!!hahaha add me!!!
  • glenbunny
    glenbunny Posts: 1 Member
    Hi there! I am 50 and looking for friends to join me on my weight loss journey. Anyone feel free to add me! :)
  • cwheeler1972
    cwheeler1972 Posts: 3 Member
    Would love to join the group...just getting started again...lost some quick and now I am at a stand still but I am very motivated...:happy:
  • cwheeler1972
    cwheeler1972 Posts: 3 Member
    how do people get the meters with their progress?
  • missg47
    missg47 Posts: 8 Member
    A 47 year old here. I started this journey on January 6th and have lost 9 pounds so far. I log in everyday and am working hard to keep at it. Feel free to add me.
  • BrownFatCat
    BrownFatCat Posts: 10 Member
    Great Post! I am fairly new to MFP. I have used the other site for the last 2 years and my workout girlfriend talked me into changing over. Anything new is difficult but I am in need of some friends on here for motivation and support. I am 42 and have a house full of boys and men that are obsessed with food. Keeping the pounds off while filling their bellies is getting a little unmanageable. Please 40 & 50's feel free to friend me :-)
  • brynrob1
    brynrob1 Posts: 1
    Blimey - there are a lot of 40 and 50 year olds having a mid life crisis and trying to shed a few pounds. I'm 51 and have been on MFP since the new year and done ok losing about 10 pounds in 5 weeks. The discipline of logging on every day and recording calories and exercise regularly is a great motivator. Looking at my weekly total has forced me to do that extra run to help achieve my net calorie target. I have also found that having a glass or bottle of water at hand all the time has helped my cut down a lot of snacking. Please add me into mid lifers contacts and good luck!
    Bryn
  • Deestrong68
    Deestrong68 Posts: 119 Member
    45, Log into MFP daily, log all my food intake, lift at the gym 3 days a week and cardio the other 2 days.

    I am a Avid cyclist recovering from a accident last summer on a Bicycle.

    Feel free to add me, I am a active member.
  • alwaysenpointe
    alwaysenpointe Posts: 6
    Added. I'm 43 and a newbie

    Nicci
  • kkswilder
    kkswilder Posts: 1
    Feel free to add me. I am 43, doing the Insanity workouts, on recovery week currently, starting month 2 on Monday. I am also part of a Whole Foods Challenge for the month of February. This has really helped me make better food choices than I ever have.
  • mimapr
    mimapr Posts: 27 Member
    I am 43 and would love to join a group if it is forming. Used MFP in the past and lost 10 pounds, but regained after a year or so. My schedule does not allow for gym going - I have teenagers but also a young one, and I work outside the home as well, so I could use some online friends, since I need to work out at home, early in the morning or late at night! I never really used much the community tools before.
  • Muzfox
    Muzfox Posts: 7
    Hi I'm almost 41, I've sent you a request, would love for other people to add me as well, seriously enjoying this journey to better health :) Looking forward to the day I can run faster than my 13yo boy, or keep up with my 3yo daughter lol :)
  • jenn2375
    jenn2375 Posts: 101 Member
    Almost 40 .....and feeling the pain of getting back into the gym!! I am very motivated and have been at it for 5 weeks....down almost ten pounds and determined to do it the healthy, right way this time!! Feel free to add me!
  • mlt2908
    mlt2908 Posts: 123 Member
    I am 52 and just joined today. I am hoping to lose 10 lbs. What has helped me in the past is tracking my food so I'm hoping that I can do this online and keep tabs on my food intake.
  • katierrt
    katierrt Posts: 113 Member
    44 here, anyone can add me, I log everyday and have an open diary!
  • rachellay
    rachellay Posts: 6 Member
    Im 41 and just started and would love to stay in touch with other 40 somethings to see what problems we face at our age, Ive realised i cant drink as much wine as i used to without piling on the pounds lol!!
  • looneytunes32
    looneytunes32 Posts: 108 Member
    I'm 44, this is probably my 3rd or 4th go 'round with MFP. Started again January 2 after a note from my doctor indicating high cholesterol. I'm hoping that will motivate me to stay on here and keep logging. I've lost 5 pounds since 1/2, so it's coming off but slowly. I have a hubby, 2 boys and 1 girl - hubby is not too concerned about his weight (though, it's getting to where he probably should be), oldest boy (off to college) is a bean pole, second boy is stocky but has already learned what he can and can't eat to keep his weight in check, and my daughter - 7 years old and eats and eats and is the skinniest little girl I know. My biggest challenges right now are that I'm working a ton of extra hours which leaves precious little even for my family, so exercise is out of the question. We have WAY too much snow and it's WAY too cold to walk on my lunch hour. So right now I'm just tracking food which has made a big difference and then in April I hope I'll be able to start at least walking.

    Feel free to add me!
  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    50+, carried around an ever increasing spare tire for 2 decades or so.
    An arthritic knee finally gave me the incentive to get serious ... I have dropped 34 lbs since 1st Jan, toward a target of dropping 100-104 lbs to get back down to college weight. Feel free to add ...

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