Hi, any 40 or 50 year olds trying to lose weight?

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  • toomanireasons
    toomanireasons Posts: 84
    Good for you ! You have come to the right place for support ! Add me if you like ! I will be 49 this year and wish I had started getting serious about my future health much earlier. The older I get the harder it is to lose ! But MFP is working for me ! Have a great day !
  • Darren252
    Darren252 Posts: 9 Member
    Tried every diet under the sun , but loving this one, only at the start but still enthusiastic about it. feel free to add me
  • littleandysmom
    littleandysmom Posts: 173 Member
    Love your user id! I'm 48 and it sure feels like I'm fighting it as well.

    Anyone....feel free to add me. MFP is amazing. It helps to have others here to motivate us!
  • Cindy781
    Cindy781 Posts: 528 Member
    Hi, you can add me. I would be glad to support you.
  • palteacher
    palteacher Posts: 19 Member
    I'm 43 and can't get seem to get my will power going! Been here on and off for years. The minute I start to lose I put it back on and then some. Biggest weakness is sugar. Would love to encourage others and get some encouragement!
  • progers88
    progers88 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi, I am in the same situation as you. Would like to add you as a friend to encourage each other. I am trying to get myself motivated again. I used to watch what I ate and exercised everyday and I don't quite know why I stopped and put all my weight back on. I am 50 years old and it gets harder and harder all the time to take it off.
  • bookbard
    bookbard Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 53 and my goal is to get fit to improve my overall health. I currently weigh 202 pounds and I want to lose 52 pounds before my 54th birthday in December. I have tried Weight Watchers several times and each time I lost about 20 pounds, quit, and then gained it all back over the next couple of years. This time around, I'm going to try to make exercise a big part of my approach, which I haven't really done before. I started the Couch to 5 K plan today, and I'm hoping to be ready to run a 5 K by the end of April.
  • MsMaryMac48
    MsMaryMac48 Posts: 89 Member
    Here I go again! I'm 46 and lost over 75 pounds in 2007-2008. A job change in 2010 has changed my exercise and eating habits so now I am throwing everything I have at this journey again. Knowing now that whatever I am doing to get to the goal I will have to KEEP DOING to stay there (or MORE). Can use all the support and encouragement I can get and Love to cheer others on to their success as well! with a daughter getting married in (now only) 8 MONTHS there is no time like the present!!!

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  • pattygravley
    pattygravley Posts: 1
    Good Morning everyone!! My name is Patty and I just started this app yesterday and hoping it really helps. I had the Lap-Band surgery on 1/14/14 and I have a large goal to reach. Good luck my friends and just know we can do this!!!
  • cindagrif
    cindagrif Posts: 60 Member
    I guess I would be the oldest at 59. Suffering from menopause and just can't get the weight off. Trying my best and hopefully it will eventually come off. Would love more friends!
  • ShredEdde
    ShredEdde Posts: 21 Member
    48 here…Lost 100lbs at 40... now too much traveling and eating out has added back,,,soooo once again it's time… Feel free to add me if you need some motivation.
  • marceed
    marceed Posts: 5 Member
    Hi - 43 and have been on and off of this site over the last couple of years. I'm hoping to stay focused this time. I do much better if I track my food and stay faithful to the gym.
  • TheyCallMeMISTERChace
    TheyCallMeMISTERChace Posts: 1,019
    I am 46 and MFP definitely helps me.
    Feel free to say hello.
  • kezwbatay
    kezwbatay Posts: 70 Member
    Hi...I'm 42 and just joined this site...hoping logging foods and excercise will help keep me motivated.
  • vt78che
    vt78che Posts: 44 Member
    Hi...I'm 42 and just joined this site...hoping logging foods and excercise will help keep me motivated.

    Good morning! One thing I might add is to read the labels of foods you are planning to purchase, or look up the nutrition guide for restaurants you go to. Once you start paying attention to the breakdowns (calories, cholesterol, protein, sodium, etc.) you might be amazed. MFP does a great job of giving you those breakdowns, when the foods are in their database, but that is usually something we do after we have eaten. If you look before hand, you may find yourself making better choices. It helps me!

    Mike
  • kiwi_girl2014
    kiwi_girl2014 Posts: 2
    Yes I'm all of the above lol..Im 43yr and have been trying to lose weight all my life. Keen to chat with those who have battled too.
  • Slendermike
    Slendermike Posts: 1,776 Member
    turning 43 - anyone may add me if they wish
  • handyrunner
    handyrunner Posts: 32,662 Member
    May have posted here once before.. but I'm 44 with 52 lbs lost.

    still 40+ to go..

    anyone may add me for additional support.
  • Changeat50
    Changeat50 Posts: 5 Member
    A friend at work told me about this site. I think this will be a great way to track exactly what you are eating. I am motivated in making my weight loss goals.
  • mamamiajones
    mamamiajones Posts: 1
    53 yrs. old, work out every day but the old meno-pause has caught me in its grip too. Got on the scale this morning and almost died. Put a nice piece of construction paper on the fridge with my weight on it, decided to start Lent early and this year I will be foregoing the vino. Lord knows how much I would weigh if I did NOT work out! Trying to stay positive. Thanks for starting the post.:wink:
  • love2bthin
    love2bthin Posts: 176 Member
    We can do this! I have about 75 pounds to lose. You can send me a friend request if you like, love my MFP friends:flowerforyou:
  • MichelleB69
    MichelleB69 Posts: 213 Member
    I'm 45 and have been here for 3 years :) Lost 36 lbs total and managed to keep them off with the help of MFP and a complete change in lifestyle! You can add me if you like; I'm good for support but don't hang on the message boards too much anymore. Welcome back!!

    PS I think it's great to see all these "old" people (their words, not mine) here; it gives me motivation to want to continue in a healthy lifestyle!
  • drosebud
    drosebud Posts: 277 Member
    I'm not actually into the menopause yet, but have some signs of peri-. My weight loss hasn't been as hard as I was anticipating, but there again I hadn't attempted a proper, concerted "diet" in around 25 years. I had a lot of psychological issues to fight with first, but amazingly that seems to have been sorted.
    My weight loss has been slow, but sure, and that suits me fine. I'm rather hoping that my target will be achieved before I get to full blown menopause. Is it inevitable that people put weight on as a result of hormonal changes, or does watchinging food intake and regular exercise help to maintain? Just wondering.
  • kimbarbagallo2
    kimbarbagallo2 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I'm 44 and trying to lose at least 50 :smile: lbs. I found MFP & it makes journaling my food & exercise so much easier!! I also joined a women's gym to help. For the first time, I can honestly say I'm motivated to lose! I'm still playing around with MFP, but so far so good!
  • trewyn6509
    trewyn6509 Posts: 85 Member
    Hi 55 here. Started the program in jan after a very scary and serious health issue just about did me in. Been about 6 weeks now I am down 33 pounds and blood pressure and glucose are outstanding. And the kidney functions are back to normal. I have seemed to have stalled a bit this week, but fighting a cold. I will say this program is awesome. 6 weeks ago I couldn't walk up the stairs had to crawl. Now doing zumba twice a week and the other day walked 1.3 miles (managed that in this harsh *kitten* wisconsin winter) I set a goal to do a 3k color run in sept. I am coming back to myself strong. To everyone out there we all can do this. I have 65 pounds to go.
  • eddiesmith1
    eddiesmith1 Posts: 1,550 Member
    I'm 53 from Toronto, Lost 35 on Atkins 4 years back, gained most back then Quit Smoking and gained another 20. Quit drinking in December knowing i was going to diet. 224 pounds then, Started Atkins again in January, decided it wasn't what I wanted found this and have been here since the end of January. Currently at 202.6. Walking more than I have in 7 years, and determined to hit my goals and get healthier. Feel free to add me, and if you are in the Toronto area and want to join me walking a half marathon I just registered for the Good Life Fitness Toronto Marathon may 4th to walk the half
  • Nothungry585
    Nothungry585 Posts: 9
    Hi

    I am 53 and have a goal of losing 50lbs. Just started two weeks ago and am taking it day by day.
  • toniistracking
    toniistracking Posts: 57 Member
    49 and back at it for almost a month now! Down 6 pounds. Love the support from my age group! Feel free to add me so we can help each other out.
  • amv4Him
    amv4Him Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, I'm trying to get back into shape and healthy again after a break from working out. I'm 48 and I think I'm going through premenopausal symptoms. For the first time in my life I have gained 10 pounds in a 2 week period. : p. I have 5 girls and know how important it is to look my best and be a good example but have fallen short the past couple of years.
  • ChaplainHeavin
    ChaplainHeavin Posts: 426 Member
    Will be 55 in April. Just wanting to lose between 7 to 10 pounds. Have put together a workout incorporating the Insanity Workout, the Spartacus Workout and some Leslie Sansone moves along with multiple push up workouts. I have figured out how to do cardio and strength training in one workout and finally discovered that weight loss comes from a proper diet and exercise is primarily for fitness.

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