40 yrs old and above???

xjulesjx
xjulesjx Posts: 75 Member
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Hi,

Im now 40 and finding it harder to lose weight now than I ever did when I was younger.

I would like some friends of the same age please
Thanks

Jules xx
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  • dry61ed
    dry61ed Posts: 34 Member
    I am 53 now and you are right, it is about impossible to eat happily and not gain weight. All I can think is that I have to eat less volume, make better food choices, and be active. I am having problems with "being active".

    Anyway, we can support each other. I need all the help I can get.

    Welcome.
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    Several groups for the 40 and fabulous!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4573-40-year-olds-turning-back-time
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/1611-fabulous-and-fit-to-be-40-s-and-50-s
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/820-40-50-but-younger-next-year
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3004-women-40-and-over
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2379-fabulous-40-something-ladies
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/933-women-40-and-feeling-fine
  • xjulesjx
    xjulesjx Posts: 75 Member
    thank you x
  • Jfearn64
    Jfearn64 Posts: 353 Member
    Agree with you that it gets harder as we get older and the metabolism slows down. 47 here, feel free to add me as friend if you like.
  • deidrej66
    deidrej66 Posts: 3
    I'm 46 and new to the site. Would love to become friends with people of the same general age. I have been a yoyo dieter most of my life but I have hit my all time high and really need to make some changes.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Agree with you that it gets harder as we get older and the metabolism slows down.

    Pah. Just takes a teeny bit more effort. :-)

    -Darren, aged 40 and 1 month.
  • kelseydbright
    kelseydbright Posts: 1
    hi add me guys, ill help you stay motivated ;)
  • lg3703
    lg3703 Posts: 190
    I'm 42 and work twice as hard only to look half as good as I did 20 years ago! Grrrrrr. Add me if you like cause I FEEL YA! Lol
  • SparkleShine
    SparkleShine Posts: 2,001 Member
    I'm 41! Add me!
  • ktfitzgerald
    ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
    I'm 42. Add me.
  • carpp107
    carpp107 Posts: 99
    Hello.....I'm 40...feel free to add me....
  • Aperture_Science
    Aperture_Science Posts: 840 Member
    I'm 43, and based in the UK.

    Feel free to add me. :)
  • PaigeStephenson
    PaigeStephenson Posts: 19 Member
    turning 40 sooner than I would like!!
    anyone have any input on how important it is to stay within ALL your metrics? I have no problem with the overall cal count but can NEVER seem to stay within my protein count. Is this going to hinder my progress?
  • Hippycas
    Hippycas Posts: 4 Member
    I am 46 and it is definitely harder to lose weight and easier to gain it... !! So sad... Just keep on keepin on !
  • dianediaz
    dianediaz Posts: 53 Member
    I'm 45 and you're right on the money! Super difficult to stay in shape. And seems to take much longer to recover from workouts and such. I find that now that I'm in my 40s I have to pay much closer attention to what I eat and always workout regularly. I rarely skip a day working out and I never eat junk food. Sometimes that's not fun but at least I'm maintaining my fitness and health and, in the end, that's important for quality of life.

    But for sure it's a huge challenge.

    As someone famous once said, youth is wasted on the young!

    Diane
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    40! add me if you like:flowerforyou:
  • 4rick
    4rick Posts: 23
    I am 46, and have the same issues. It seems as we mature our matabalism plays a cruel joke on us..lol Anyone who would like to add me, feel free. It would be nice to have support from those that are walking in the same shoes as me,
  • wendykayt
    wendykayt Posts: 8 Member
    Right there with you! And this loose skin bit? MADDENING.
  • myboysmomx2
    myboysmomx2 Posts: 505 Member
    I'm 42 and I know what you mean. It is more difficult to lose weight...seems like you have to work harder and longer at it, but I can tell you that it's definitely worth every single second! Feel free to add me :)
  • Heaven71
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    Pushing 41 here and it does seem a bit harder these days but I am having fun doing it! :)
  • DanOhh
    DanOhh Posts: 1,806 Member
    42 here, Feeling better than I ever did when I was in my 20s and 30s. Feel free to add me!
  • Fubar_Bill
    Fubar_Bill Posts: 120 Member
    Present!

    You can do it! Just need to put the time in to move!

    As we get older out metabolism slows down gradually.

    The only way to counter act that and be able to get enough calories to enjoy life is to keep your body moving!

    Cheers!

    - Bill

    P.S. Feel free to add me if you like
  • dianediaz
    dianediaz Posts: 53 Member
    In answer to the question about the importance of getting enough protein, as you get older your muscle mass can decrease. So eating plenty of protein and also doing strength training to maintain muscle is very important.

    Foods with good levels of protein - salmon, chicken, tuna, Quinoa (a grain), almonds, eggs. You can also add a good quality protein powder to just about anything - like to your oatmeal in the morning or in a blender with a banana and almond milk. Yum!

    Definitely try to eat plenty of protein. It also has the added benefit of making you feel full longer.

    Good luck!
    Diane
  • LavaDoll
    LavaDoll Posts: 595 Member
    I am in this Club... Open to adding new friends.

    =^x^=
  • surgesilk
    surgesilk Posts: 92
    Feel free to add me as a friend! I'm 43 and have lost 78lbs in 5 months.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I'm 41 now, but started this journey when I was 39 because the big 4-0 was looming!
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    I'm 44. Feeling very healthy!
  • shimewazaMan
    shimewazaMan Posts: 413
    I'm 41 and determined to get in the best shape of my life before I turn 42! Feel free to add me!
  • cushygal
    cushygal Posts: 586 Member
    I am 44 and totally know the feeling - I am down to the last 15 pounds or so and it is taking twice the amount of work to lose half the amount of weight.

    Feel free to add me as well.
  • sevsmom
    sevsmom Posts: 1,172 Member
    I'm 40 and training to run my first half marathon ever. Found that, for me, running makes losing weight much easier. The half marathon was my not-so-subtle way of telling 40 "screw you"!! LOL

    Feel free to add me as a friend. My only other friend is my husband!! :-)

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