Over 40, hopefully not too late!

leelees10

Hoping it's not too late. Reading all these posts inspired me to keep trying. Thank you.

teelynn35

I'll be 45 in exactly 1 week. I started trying to get healthy Feb 2010, lost 35 lbs and now I gain and lose the same 10lbs over and over:) I'm okay with that. I can run 5 miles now, its a slow 5 miles, but I can run it. I couldn't run to the end of my drive before my 43rd bday. So no, its not too late. Hard work, dedication!!! Feel free to add me if you want:)

KeithChanning

Umphmph!!! What do you mean 'hope it's not too late'. You are but a babe yet. I am 61 and I know it is not too late for me. So go for it and enjoy doing it. Make it fun and enjoy life whilst you are doing it.

This. I am 63, joined in August and have lost so far 16.3 Kgs (36 lbs). Only 2 Kgs from my goal, although I may revise that down by another kilo. I haven't finished yet.

cara523

45 in March and NEVER TOO LATE!! Feel free to add me ( everyone can!) two weeks in and loving it!

LauraS1018

I just turned 43 a few weeks ago and I have lost almost 35 lbs in the past 4 months, so it can be done. I never had a problem with my weight until I had a baby at 38, and then spent a few years thinking that the extra weight was just what happens when you hit a certaing age. Then this past fall, I had a wake up call and took a hard look at my eating habits and realized that my attitude had allowed me to develop some seriously bad eating habits. Once I went back to exercising and eating better, I started to lose. Yes, it has definitely been harder to lose and tone at this age. Gone are the days when I can drop a dress size in a week or have ripped arms after a few work-outs, but that doesn't mean I can't get there eventually. On the plus side, I'm older and have the patience and self-discipline to make it to my goal. Something my 20 year old self might have lacked. Best of luck to you.

sdemcivor

Hello eureka,

I'm also 42 and I know it's not too late :0)

I recently discovered this Site,as in yesterday, and decided to have a look in the forums to see what is happening. I've been through the weigh watchers plan twice and met with some success, admittedly the failures were on my part for not sticking with the program. Have any of you had this experience? Weight watchers doesn't help with nutrition as much as it counts calories. Maybe I'm just making excuses... I am making excuses.

The upshot is that I have 50 more pounds to loose. And I need help, beyond a frontal look lobotomy.

I live in Canada in the province of Saskatchewan and I'm an industrial carpenter at a potash mine. I know, I know,... It sounds SO glamorous but the reality is that it is a great job. Work with 1000 guys, wear dirty clothes all the time, swear, dirty jokes, talk crap, then go home. I'm currently single but I do have a three legged beagle I rescued while I was in Taiwan. He can't open pickle jars and he does hog the bed but he can't talk (except with his eyes) and sometimes that is a wonderful thing.

So post on with details of your life and what we euphemistically call our weight loss "journey ". It should be weight loss bungle in my case.

Have a great day and keep that heart rate up.

KathleenC12

I'm almost 65, ,and had gained and lost the same 25 lbs for decades, so thought I "could not lose". Baloney! It's just a matter of setting your number and then eating to that- and of course logging.

I'd wish you good luck but luck has nothing to do with it. It's a matter of behaving in a way that gets you the results you want. Welcome!

Celeigh12

Just turned 41. It's never too late!

liz40h

Hi, my thoughts exactly. I turned 40 last September and felt great, since then diet and exercise have gone down hill. I found this site and I am determined to do it this time, once and for all.

sabgirls5

It's never to late....41 over here and feeling awesome Feel free to add me You can do this!!

elsiesnow

I'm 40 and returning to college to study nursing, surrounded by young fit people. That's an inspiration if I ever needed one! You can do it! It's never never too late! I never thought I would be back in school in a million years, but I'm loving it and the new direction my life is taking. It's never too late to carve out a new look, a new life path, and create a new life journey for yourself.

Feel free to friend me for support and encouragement (and others on this thread are welcome too!).

Loveslupins

I'm 41 and over 40 is definitely not too late!! I've seen so many over 40s looking fantastic, so I know it IS possible!
Feel free to add me :-)

wannabefit1965

I'm 47 and getting on the "band wagon" again. Sometimes all we can do is keep going. I would like to be part of your supportive group.

ssvierck1020

Hi,
I just turned 45. I went back to school in 2010 and I graduate this May 2013. Its an awesome thing your doing! Its never too late to learn something new or get into shape. I recently quit smoking and I have 30 lbs. to lose. I am scared to death of gaining more weight now that I am not smoking, so I just joined this site to help me keep track of my calories and hopefully lose the 30 lbs. I have put on.
Susan

chickie1970

i just joined today and i will be 43 tomorrow....im looking for some support as well.

gritsinct

Hi. I'm 46 and am determined that it's not too late! I actually signed up on here last year but didn't do anything much with it - so I'm determined to get involved in the community this time and do this!

I was fit all of my life (including after 3 kids), until I hit my late 30s and some major stress. So after a decade of being really overweight and having no clue how to "diet", it's time to stop making excuses and learn! Anyone interested please add me!

nancybuss

I'm 47 and working on being the best shape of my life. Its a process for sure! I'm glad we're all here together. Too many sit back and say "I'm 40, I'm 50, I'm 60, you're going to get fat" ummm NOOO we do NOT have to be !

Lets do this!!!!!

Add me if you'd like!

cindylushu

Soon to be 48...and in the best shape of my life! I only started paying attention to fitness and nutrition 2 years ago. It's never too late!

WAHMto5

I am also 42 and decided to get back in shape. I have been doing MFP for just about a year (end of March). It took a bit longer now that i am older, but so worth it! You can do it no problem!

MoonGypsyQ67

Hi there. I am a 45 mother of two. Feel free to add me. I welcome and accept all request. I do try and eat well and get my walking in a few times a week. I would love to follow you on your journey!

katejkelley

Feel free to add me. I'm 54 and believe it's never too late to make improvements to oneself! (Sometimes it's just more of a challenge!)

verzanie

hi there, i know what you feel like! nearly 43 and just joined. Also started Insanity, it's never too late!

KenosFeoh

I hope 40-something is not too late because I'm 59 and have at least 40 pounds to go.

Anthonydaman

I am coming up on 42 next month, and I am so close, yet so far from where i want to be

besaro

46. its only too late, when it is too late.

redphoenix64

I am 48 and ready to make changes. It does help to have people that are alike to motivate you. Count me in

twentyco

I'm 43, and don't think it's too late! Feel free to add me.

eoakhome

I started all over again yesterday, and are happy to be back You are more then welcome to add me as your friend !
It's never to late

Oliver1967

Its never to late. I just turned 46 Feb.5. Love this site. Alot of encourgement. Please feel free to add me as a friend if you like.

keeponkickin

Never too late. I'll be 46 in April and look at me go :-) You're welcome to add me.