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  • SLambertAlaska
    SLambertAlaska Posts: 197 Member
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    Thank you jarrettd and brandiuntz for joining us.

    I was curious, how often do you weigh yourself? I am attempting to only weigh once a week so I don't get discouraged if my weight fluctuates.

    It's been tough this week, and I don't feel like I have lost any weight despite continuing efforts. We shall see on Sunday (weigh day).

    I weigh every day - same time & same clothes - but I don't log it until I see the same weight for 3 days in a row. Then i know it's sticking. I don't get too discouraged (only a little) by the fluctuations, but since a hysterectomy 7 years ago (at age 41) I don't fluctuate as much as I used to. Getting on the scale every day keeps me honest. When I'm on maintenance, I don't want to suddenly see 3 or 4 pounds up. that's happened a few times when I was only weighing every week or so - like over the holidays - and I don't want to wait that long anymore to get a wake-up call.
  • marisa67
    marisa67 Posts: 19 Member
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    Hi there,

    Please add me as well. I am 43 and have two children. I seem to be unable to shed those stubborn last pounds! I am based in the UK and have come across Maryon Steward who is known for her healthy/alternative approach to 'surviving' menopause. She has her own website. I have just checked and her books are available on Amazon.com as well. How about Christian Northrup; she seems to write about menopause as well.
  • suvernscorpio
    suvernscorpio Posts: 41 Member
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    Count me in to please!!
    Also in the UK and 43 and had 4 children in my 20's and NEVER had a problem with weight. Got into my late 30's and the weight started creeping on.
    Had my 5th child at 39 and weighed pre-pregnancy much more than before even after giving birth.

    Metabolism has certainly slowed down and it's so frustrating. I feel like I eat much less than I use to when I was younger, I use to eat loads of chocolate, I wouldn't dare nowdays. My real downfall is wine and nights out socialising.

    I try to look at it this way, even though my metabolism is slowing down I am aware of this and with this site I can still have a little control. I just imagine how big I would be if I didn't use this site, I didn't exercise and I ate what i wanted when I wanted all day long... that's NOT going to happen.

    Debbie :)
  • doriekaye
    doriekaye Posts: 55 Member
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    Add me, I'm starting the "change" and my body doesn't seem to react the way it did even a couple of years ago!! AAAGGGGHHHH!!
  • sweet1ness
    sweet1ness Posts: 10
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    I'm in also..add me :D
  • texasladysv
    texasladysv Posts: 103 Member
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    i'm not quite 40, but I'd like to be included here... I think my body is acting that way at this point in my life, & I would love all the information that is found here... I've lost weight before, & it has slowly came on, but this time I have had more trouble than any other time in my life getting it back off... add me if you will
  • strawberry1969
    strawberry1969 Posts: 1,476 Member
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    count me in im 41 and a mum of 2 ive lost over 40lbs but its taken me 3 years to do it due to an illness that i have i have to have high carbs ,it has been hard but it would be good to have a group feel free to add me
  • MamaDee2
    MamaDee2 Posts: 843 Member
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    All I can say is menepause SUX!!! I have lost 155 lbs but since this ugly creature has reared these homones and hot flashes in my body I don't feel like exercise and I can't keep the sweets/carbs out of my face! Help me - please feel free to add me and I need support and I am here for any of you guys!
  • Kerrieb67
    Kerrieb67 Posts: 5
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    Can I please join as well? I will try to check in here daily.
    I lost a significant amount of weight a few years ago. Then, I had an injury and 4 months of PT and have packed 20+ pounds back on. I found out this week my BP is up for the first time ever in my life. GRRRRRR.

    Anyway, I am 44 and a mom to 3 kids. Married to a great guy who loves me just how I am but I need to do this for me.
    I started on this site yesterday and started tracking calories and exercise daily.

    Question-do I now add you all as friends? Is that how this works?

    Thanks!
  • Purplefly
    Purplefly Posts: 71
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    Happy Friday Ladies:love:

    Hope everyone is having a great day!
  • CatFixer
    CatFixer Posts: 15
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    Hi. I'd love to join this discussion group. Please add me in.
  • Pangui
    Pangui Posts: 373 Member
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    I'd like to join this group too. I am 46 and a mother of two wonderful daughters that I adopted from China. I work full time as an engineer.

    When I was 33, I lost 92 pounds (only 20 pounds shy of my goal) and it only took me 4 years to gain it all back, plus a little more. I have been on MFP for over 3 weeks and just this Sunday I converted to a whole foods plant-based diet (basically low-fat vegan) after getting a major wake-up call when I watched the movie "Forks Over Knives". I am already feeling so much better and I am almost over the dairy addiction.
  • eills44
    eills44 Posts: 65
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    OMG!! Please count me in, I am sooo struggling right nw xx have been dieting since my first baby 13 years ago and been upannd down since then xx I hav a broken foot at the mo, so 6lbs in a month is a very slow loss xx Good luck all yoou fab ladies xxx
  • fitnfun1
    fitnfun1 Posts: 234 Member
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    eillss44 - I broke my foot last year and gained about 15 pounds from not being able to do much for 9 months. I know what you are going through. Even working out while sitting didn't help so much. Our metabolisms go down too. Although 6 1bs in a month is actually decent. It's been almost a month of intense workouts and I have only lost 1 lb. You are doing pretty good!

    Thanks everyone for joining. You can simply post to join in on the fun!
  • OnlyGodCan
    OnlyGodCan Posts: 91 Member
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    Hey I just made 40 this month! Does that count?
  • NewVonnie
    NewVonnie Posts: 683 Member
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    Turned 40 this past Jan.....ughhh....everything is harder after 40..especially losing weight. It'll probably be a long journey but thats ok, its better than the alternative..lol

    SW- 221
    CW- 211
    GW-122 ish..lol
  • BoricuaGirl84
    BoricuaGirl84 Posts: 16
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    Count me in please!

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  • zsesteacher
    zsesteacher Posts: 106 Member
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    I would love to be part of this group..I'm also 40 and will turning 41 in a few days... hope to hear from everyone...
  • Duffylou
    Duffylou Posts: 6 Member
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    I would also like to be included. I am 48 and well into my weight loss. I need to hear more about the strength training and weight lifting for us, mature ladies.
  • fitnfun1
    fitnfun1 Posts: 234 Member
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    Hey I just made 40 this month! Does that count?


    Of course it does! Welcome!

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