Are you in your 40's looking for a motivational buddy?

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  • dfergiesvt
    dfergiesvt Posts: 1
    First post. Started about two months ago and have done really well so far. Aside from my recent 40th birthday weekend I had lost 25.5 lbs. I gained 3.5 during this weekend but back at it again today. Looking forward to blasting another 40lbs off. Who's with me! :)
  • Joy201
    Joy201 Posts: 41 Member
    This is a great idea. I would love to join this group. :smile:
  • I am new here and desperately need motivation. Please add me too!
  • babydoll0873
    babydoll0873 Posts: 37 Member
    I won't be 40 until March but I would love to add some new friends!

    I've already lost 15.6 lbs since March, 10.2 since starting MFP. Right now I'm doing Insanity. I'm on day 5. It's getting a lil easier every day. I'm also walking and going to start JM Killer buns and thighs.

    My goal is to lose 60 more lbs! I'm giving myself until my 40th birthday to do it.

    I'm going to ROCK this and would LOVE some company!!!!!
  • tamund67
    tamund67 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm 45 and joined last week. I've always struggled with my weight and am ready to start this journey. I'm going to need some motivation! Feel free to add me!
  • ermickel
    ermickel Posts: 167 Member
    I'm 44 and would love some friends that are dealing with how hard it is when you get over 40 :laugh:
  • lfreijo
    lfreijo Posts: 2
    I am 47 and I've been struggling to lose weight for years. I topped out at 383 and found out I had a pituitary gland tumor (prolactinoma). It is under control now and I am down to 254 but have been struggling to drop below that. I would definitely appreciate some accountability partners.
  • denise33027
    denise33027 Posts: 108 Member
    I am heading towards 41, trying to get fit, not just thin! Anyone please feel free to add me.
  • TRiebow
    TRiebow Posts: 1
    Hi there.. I've been doing this off and on for the past few months and I am stuck at 14lbs down.. I would love to motivate you if you would love to motivate me as well. I'm 46 and want to lose about 50lbs or at least 30 by my 20th wedding anniversary next February. :flowerforyou:
  • Jebbster007
    Jebbster007 Posts: 265 Member
    Hi everyone. I'm new to the site, first couple of days. I'm currently 49....just a scant couple of months away from 50. YIKES!!! Can I still be in the 40's group after I hit 50? lol. Anyway, been overweight since high school. Can use ALL the motivational buddies I can possibly get. Please feel free to add me. Good luck everyone.
  • Veganniee
    Veganniee Posts: 460 Member
    *waves* 40 here. I still cringe when I say that! It's been a difficult transition from my 30s..... I don't cope well with change!

    +1 for that! Still not quite come to terms with it...

    What if it takes a decade and I just get used to being 40 and then I turn 50?!
  • WorkitoutBev
    WorkitoutBev Posts: 29 Member
    I'm 45 and will be 46 next month, this is my 2nd week logging my food. I'm in need of some motivational buddies as well.
  • mickisfit
    mickisfit Posts: 1
    I'll be 48 in a few months. I'm 15 pounds down with 32 to go. I am working hard to rethink my "relationship" with food, including: What I eat - Where I eat - With whom I eat - How often I eat - What times and days I eat - When to fast, etc,

    Then there's this whole exercise thing. Burning 150 or so calories after a hour of walking seems like a weak payoff, so I have to remind myself that exercise is only one part of weight loss. I'm better off focusing on movement being good for stress reduction, cardiovascular strength, lymph system health, etc. Obviously I'm a work in progress and having motivational buddies sounds good to me.
  • Stellaluna62
    Stellaluna62 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I'm 49 and aiming to lose to 20 or so lbs I put on after I lost the weight (I was 180 then, and am 5'4") 7 years ago. Cue the life stress, perimenopause, dark chocolate, indolence, cookies, oh-sure-I'll-never-put-it-back-ons and so on. So here I am! Am calorie counting and walking/running, which has been the best combo for me so far.

    I'll be glad to be friends with you! Looking forward to meeting you :)
  • ktfitzgerald
    ktfitzgerald Posts: 369 Member
    I'm 42 and always need motivation to work out! Please add me if you like.
  • hondagirl26
    hondagirl26 Posts: 34
    Hi everyone. I will be 46 next Saturday and have been on MFP about two.weeks. Feel free to add me you can never have too many friends :)
  • cindyw1eye
    cindyw1eye Posts: 24 Member
    40 years young, looking to feel 20 again!! (I'm there in mind, just need to be there in body too! haha), feel free to add me, I have but one lonely friend atm! Looking forward to making some great friends for motivation and support!
  • moejo3
    moejo3 Posts: 224 Member
    I have been using this app and I love it. I just updated my profile online today since I now have the internet at home. Looking to connect with women in the same age group who are also looking for motiviation.

    Hi feel free to friend me, I'm 42 and back on the fitness wagon!
  • Annette_rose
    Annette_rose Posts: 427 Member
    47 here! I am looking for my 20 something body............anybody seen it? LOL

    I am so with her on this!!! I want my 20 year old body back too. I am 46 and I think all of our 20-something bodies went and attached themselves to other people.
  • Zumbagurl64
    Zumbagurl64 Posts: 155 Member
    will be 48 Saturday! eeeeekkkk!!!! lol feel free to add me.... :-) I've lost about 40 lbs since last year, but just recently joined MFP.
    Gayle
  • trinitylyons01
    trinitylyons01 Posts: 126 Member
    Hi! I'm Lainey!

    I will be 44 this year and the encouragement I get from this site has made a big difference in my weight loss. Seeing other people's progress and hard work makes me want to work hard too! So, feel free to add me and I will give you the same support everyone has given to me.

    Welcome and good luck!
  • 44 and love to give and receive motivation! I'm working on losing about 50 lbs. and my head is finally in the right frame of mind to get it done!!:happy:
  • shimmergal
    shimmergal Posts: 380 Member
    Almost there. You can include me.
  • Dayna154
    Dayna154 Posts: 910 Member
    45 PCOS and on low carb
    add me if you would like
    send a message also, its appreciated
  • 47 here! I am looking for my 20 something body............anybody seen it? LOL

    I am so with her on this!!! I want my 20 year old body back too. I am 46 and I think all of our 20-something bodies went and attached themselves to other people.

    Ha! This is me too!! I FEEL like the svelt 20 year old that I was, but certainly don't LOOK the part! We can all get there though!
  • martymum
    martymum Posts: 413 Member
    Hi

    I'm 41 and have been stuck on a plateau since nov gggrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!

    would love some new friends

    am married, 2 boys aged 10 and 11, a geriatric cat and a doberman

    martyxxx
  • wurgin
    wurgin Posts: 241 Member
    I am 42, with 35 or so pounds and lots of toning to go! I am on every day, log and support (esp on activity)... more buddies would be awesome. I encourage any of you to add me :)
  • lovieb1
    lovieb1 Posts: 10
    Im 42 ! I just joined this dealio.. I love it and could use motivational buds my self. I would welcome you to add me!:flowerforyou:
  • Hi I'm 46 and on the start of my journey too. x
  • stokesbary
    stokesbary Posts: 3
    yes! 45 and active with exercise but not as hardcore as those P90xers.......love to have some "same aged peers" to help with my weight loss goal...