ANY 40(ish) YEAR OLD WOMEN ON WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY??

michellekicks

I'm 37 right now but I'm bound and determined to punch 40 in the throat. Get it ladies!

heatherloveslifting

I just turned 42 on May 13th and yes....it is definitely slower to lose weight at this age than it was when I was in my 20's. But....I didn't gain all this weight overnight so I know I'm not going to lose it overnight. I'm not known for my patience so it's not always easy on the mindset to see the scale change numbers so slowly.....but I'm sticking to it and not letting anything get in my way. 10 lbs. down since I started in March and I've lost one dress size. HOLLA!!!!!

I'm like the little engine that could. I know I can, I know I can, I know I can......

and you can too!!!!!!

We have the exact same birthday! I turned 42 on the 13th as well! I think slower loss almost always ends up with more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable results!

latanyamckenzie

I'm 55 and on the same journey. Our metabolism is not like the young ladies on here so we have to things a little differently then them. It will be a slow journey but it can be done last year I list 18 lbs just by walking. I had to start eating breakfast too because I usually don't. I lost 2 lbs a week in 9 weeks. So we can do it we have to change a few habits.

labeachgirl

I'm 42 and the weight has been slow to come off..I plateau for a little while then drop a few pounds, rinse repeat. However, I know exercise for me is the key to weight loss for me (paired with a healthy diet), and if I was more consistent I'd have better results.

I do find that while I have gotten back to a certain weight I was before, things aren't settling the same way, and things I had at that weight don't quite fit. =oP

snowmanluv

Well, so this so slow for me. Short, and 3 kids to boot. Got on here when one my thirty (young) lost 33 pounds since January eating 1200 with 5 vegetables and 2 fruit servings a day. I did really strict and good the first four week. Then lost track the two weeks just because of stuff going on in my life. Back on here again. It's slow. I go between 30ds and c25k. I am also weight lifting in the arms, shoulder, chest, and some legs. I did lose 10.2 inches and my cholesterol went down by 25 points. Something is working just not the pounds. Proud of your weight loss and would trade you if I could.

RajaniNairDeb

Hi, I am 40, 5 ft. 3 inches tall - started my weight watch in August 2012. Have lost 10 lbs since then. Have added running into my routine since November 2013 - on the treadmill. Training for the 5k . The weight loss is slow - but the diet is regular without being excessive. Have a 1200 calorie goal. Manage to stay within that on the weekdays for sure and 50 percent of the time on the weekends too...body is fitter, weight loss slow, skin quality better

tammyhiler

Hi, I am 42, 5'4" - and I changed my views regarding fitness and weight loss about 1 year ago. I've lost about 26 lbs and hired a personal trainer. My blood pressure has returned to normal levels...thank goodness.
It is definitely harder to loose weight in this decade than in my 30s!!

fulaless

Bump..just started, turned 45, and have a long while to reach my goals.

rocky503

Hello
So l've recommend this book before by Jackie Warner, "This is Why you are Fat" losing weight and keeping it off over 40. Honest I don't get any perk for recommend it but it's a good book for those of us in our 40s struggling to lose some and get fit.

Also I'd recommend real weight training in this decade for a variety of benefits.

I did loose about 10 and had some winter creep of about five pounds and working on that now. There are groups here for everybody....Good luck

dbm037

I am 48 and started this journey awhile back. I started at 169 and got to 153. but picked some weight back up after taking a few months off. I am wanting to lose 8-10 pounds and it is so slowwww. It must be my metabolism. I eat good and workout 5 days a week. I get so frustrated with my efforts being high and my results being low

dbm037

Hello
So l've recommend this book before by Jackie Warner, "This is Why you are Fat" losing weight and keeping it off over 40. Honest I don't get any perk for recommend it but it's a good book for those of us in our 40s struggling to lose some and get fit.

Also I'd recommend real weight training in this decade for a variety of benefits.

I did loose about 10 and had some winter creep of about five pounds and working on that now. There are groups here for everybody....Good luck

Reading that now! love it

rocky503

Hello
So l've recommend this book before by Jackie Warner, "This is Why you are Fat" losing weight and keeping it off over 40. Honest I don't get any perk for recommend it but it's a good book for those of us in our 40s struggling to lose some and get fit.

Also I'd recommend real weight training in this decade for a variety of benefits.

I did loose about 10 and had some winter creep of about five pounds and working on that now. There are groups here for everybody....Good luck

Reading that now! love it

I followed her tips initially and lost a bit. I started eating steel cut oats almost daily now and that has helped he a lot in the mornings and evens out my blood sugar. Although I can't stand instant oat meal.

knra_grl

I'm 45 and just started tracking Jan 1/14 - I have lost 15 lbs in the first month but I am expecting that to slow down (I have a lot to lose). You are doing great - keep up the good work and it will all fall into place. Everyone is different and we all need to celebrate our successes as they come. :flowerforyou:

fitformidlife

I'm 49 and have been working on a healthier lifestyle for a couple of years now. I have trouble getting off my plateaus, and I've found that my crazy hormone fluctuations affect my weight a lot, which is weaning me off my dependence on the scale. I think you're on the right track with C25K. I plan to try that myself, and also to do some weight lifting to see if I can get some tone on this old body.

lauraa113

I turn 48 very soon. I've been on this weight loss journey for about 9 months and I've lost 65 pounds. It has been harder to lose weight than it was when I was younger, especially around my waist line. But I'm a lot more patient than I was when I was younger, and my goals are all focused around being healthy for the long term as opposed to a short term goal like being thin for an event. Patience has been my strength, and what I needed to get through the weeks of slower loss (no loss or even a gain). Age has its benefits! :-)

schotas

I'm 45 and 5'2". The only things that really help me lose weight are keeping my calories at 1200 per day and working out 3-5 times per week. I use an elliptical and do weights at the gym. I don't eat my exercise calories--that's the biggie. When I do eat my exercise calories, my weight goes up or stays the same but doesn't drop. Good luck!

dollarstitch

I am 41, 4 kids, and a grandbaby, My weightloss is a little slow, but I also have thyroid issues (doesn't work at all) I just take it one day at a time, I been doing this for a week 1/2 and I lost 3 pounds so far. It don't sound like a lot, but when you put 3 pounds of hamburger on a plate (its a LOT) LOL, I am 5'2 feel free to add me We can share success!

nathalier71

I turned 42 in Dec. I started my journey last March - lost 40lbs in in about 5 months. I didn't think it was hard - the trick is to burn more than you eat there is no secret! I walked my 10 000 steps a day and measured everything I ate. I'm still measuring and walking - I'm also running now.

marlabrown148

41 years old here. I've lost 20 lbs since joining this site and another 10 prior to that - so down 30 with 20 more to go. Feel free to add me as well.

sue_stef

I just turned 43 In dec 2013 I was diagnosed diabetic and high blood pressure so I started watching m sugars and salt intake cut my fat calories and started exercising my BP is now in the normal range and I feel great Im stronger have more energy and lost 31lbs as a side effect. Im trying new and different foods and am having fun