40 and over why so hard to lose inches and lbs? ugh!

dreamz1968
dreamz1968 Posts: 5 Member
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I am recently joined this site to help me to reach my goal. I am on a mission to get to my ideal healthy weight and feel great.However It does seem so much harder thatn when I was in my 20 s or even 30s. would love some support and encouragement.

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  • girltrvlr
    girltrvlr Posts: 12
    Our metabolism slows way down when we hit our 40's. The good news is the more muscle you can build the more fat you burn so exercise is essential to lose weight. I just started on trying to lose weight after having a baby in Dec, I try to get at least 30 min of cardio each day and strength train at least 2-3 x a week. Its tough with a little one though. Feel free to add me as a friend and lean on me for encouragement.
    ~Regards
    Christine
  • cndslee
    cndslee Posts: 256 Member
    Feel free to add me if you like. I am on everyday. This is a wonderful site. LOTS of support and encouragement!y
  • karenjoy
    karenjoy Posts: 1,840 Member
    I am over 40...by quite a way sadly, but I have managed it....you can too!
  • love22step
    love22step Posts: 1,103 Member
    I joined MFP in August 2011 at age 59. I was amazed that the plan worked so well! I'm maintaining now, but I lost 40 lbs by logging my food, doing various forms of cardio almost every day, and doing strength training 3 days a week. You're just getting started here so don't be discouraged! I started out walking and doing Tae Bo DVDs. In October, I added Chalean Extreme for strength training. In January, I started the C25K running plan. In early March, I met my goal (-40 lbs.) In April I started the Bridge to 10K running plan. Today, I ran my first 10K (without walking). I'm 60 now, and I love being fit. You can do it, too! Keep moving and keep pushing yourself. Our bodies are amazingly resilient. Try a variety of activities to stave off boredom and to find out what you enjoy. Have fun with this--it's exciting!
  • tabulator32
    tabulator32 Posts: 701 Member
    Build up that metabolism.

    Eat healthy. Exercise.

    Keep the momentum.
  • marekdds
    marekdds Posts: 2,233 Member
    Yup, I feel for you. I'm 60 and it was harder, but I can be done. Make sure your thyroid is in good shape. Mine wasn't working & had to go on meds. Lost more than 80lb now, can actually run 5k, haven't managed 10K, kudos to the poster above. Just be patient, get your food healthy and gradually get the exercise going. Add me if you like, happy to support you.
  • vguynes
    vguynes Posts: 753 Member
    Hello. I'm 43 years old. I've been on this site since January 2012. So far, I've lost 23 pounds (from 155 to 132) and I've gone from a size 12 to a comfortable size 6! I eat healthy (on most days), and I exercise at least an hour a day 6 days a week in an effort to keep my metabolism moving. Feel free to add me if you like.

    Best wishes on your healthy living journey!

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