Help Women over 40 who have lost 40+/-

minime2b

Hi! I'm 5'2" starting weight was 153 (highest ever 156)
current weight 134.
goal weight is 115-120 just gonna wait and see

My question is about skin tone in the tummy area. I was very fit up to about age 40 when an injury kinda put me down. Decided to gain control of my life back and have been dieting a working out since Jan. My hubby and I are doing this as a team effort and all is going well but I recently started feeling conderned that I wont get my tummy tone back. I think it's more the skin being flabby than the muscle, anyone else have this problem and correct it without surgery?

My hubby says he doesn't think it's gonna be a big deal but I'm kinda stressing over it. I do cardio 6 days a week, 30DS 3 days a week and go to a Pilates studio 2 hours a week. I work full time so don't have too much time for much else thanks for any help

staceyseeger

i'm 41...i have lost almost 60lbs. i am also working on the less-than-firm ab area. it's slowly firming up, but i'm not sure it will ever have the "aesthetic" look that i want. i refuse to have any elective surgery...

mom2tristen

i am 43 and I wish I could just get rid of 20 lbs...so little will power..trying with hubby its just upsetting.

minime2b

Thanks, I too refuse to have elective surgery. I guess I'm just praying for a miracle. On the upside, I'm feeling better than I've felt in years:laugh:

minime2b

i am 43 and I wish I could just get rid of 20 lbs...so little will power..trying with hubby its just upsetting.

You will, there is alot of support and advice on MFP

jeannine71

I'll be 41 in a couple of weeks and I've noticed a different, um, distribution in weight, shall we say? I always had a flat tummy, gained and lost it in my younger years but this time around I'm noticing it's hanging (literally - sorry!) around much longer. I have about 10 more lbs to lose and usually my thighs are the issue. I dunno. My older sister insists muffin tops are a symptom of menopause. Not psyched about that....still hopeful that the tummy will tighten when I lose the last 10 lbs of fat.