45 and frustrated! Help!

DCastelber2

I just got on the scale and J have not weighed this much since I was about to give birth 24 years ago. This is a huge wake up call. Since my hysterectomy last Dec., I have been packing on the pounds.Also being a Type 1 diabetic does not make life any easier. It is very obvious I need some help in accountability and motivation.I hope I can find this here. I will definitely return the favor. Looking forward to this new journey.

redsteve65

Welcome to MFP and good luck on your journey. You will find MFP a great place for support and a really good tool to help you lose weight.

Feel free to add me.

NiSan12

Congrats on your path to better health. Feel free to add me.

TennesseeSodaholic

I'm now at Day 5 without soda. Only water to drink -- no substitutes. I have been a heavy soda drinker all my life. Because I was active, the soda drinking never affected my weight. Four years ago I got a job that required me to commute so much that I no longer had time for the gym. Fast-food lunches. Packed on 50 pounds. A year ago I no longer had to commute with the job, so I went back to the gym expecting all the weight to come off (not instantly, but eventually). Well, a year has gone by and NOTHING! So after hearing about how you can lose weight if you cut out soda and drink water, I am giving it a try. Early days now. Had a headache last night and have one now, but no cravings (got those at Day 3). I FEEL like I have lost some weight, but I want to wait until I have been doing this for 2 weeks before I weigh again. I just joined MFP yesterday and already I have had so much feedback and good wishes! What a wonderful place. Best of luck to you, I know exactly how you feel! Welcome to the journey!

wgn4166

You will find lots of motivation and support here. Welcome and good luck on your journey!

Eagles802051

Log everything you eat, even little bite-sized snacks! Believe me this is one of the best ways to really see where you can improve. Good luck on your goal to a healthier life, it definitely pays off!

faengel

I am new here too, add me if you like. Good Luck

tweetybaby69

Welcome and good luck.

MostlyWater

i added you. i'm 47.

Shari1215

I had a hysterectomy at 38 and had to start taking hormones.. I gained alot of weight over the next year until i got my hormones straightened out. I take estrogen and then i take Amberen( amberen.com) Ive noticed a difference since on the amberen. Any way i am now trying to take off the weight four years later..it is not easy but keep on with it

lesliefb

Welcome! Sometimes a wake up call is a true turning point in making better choices. I'm 42, and am trying to RE-lose 60 lbs after slowly gaining it back due to some medical issues (talk about frustrating!). I decided that this time, I would lose weight slowly but surely by making choices that I can live with for the rest of my life. Losing weight is more difficult after 40, so I think it's best to permanently change my eating style, rather than "going on a diet" (which by definitely has an end date).

I'm in week 4 and have lost jut over 6 lbs. Not earth shattering, but I'm also not at all hungry or deprived. I am focusing on whole grains, lean protein, veggies and fruit, and small snacks.

If this falls in line with your way of eating and goals, feel free to add me as a MFP friend.