LOSE weight at 40(years)

Hi there, i am new too, have approx 100# to lose.

I'm in the same boat, just turned 40 this year too, single and have three daughters. In the last month in a half I have lost about 15 lbs, 30 something since August. I was a sugar addict, had to have sweets every single day, had high blood pressure, headaches all the time. I would wake up feeling terrible. Then I read something about sweet cravings being related to processed foods. So, for the most part I gave them up. The first few days I was surprised that I didn't feel that bad, but the next three were hard. After that first week though, I noticed the cravings became less. Not having bread and pasta was a little difficult, but to compensate I allowed myself white rice (there is no way I could give that up, being half asian and all). I just decreased my portion, so I wasn't eating three people's servings. There are up and down days, but the biggest difference I can see this week, is that I can stop now at a single serving. I had a piece a pumpkin pie last night, a really small slice, it was delicious and that's all I needed. You are welcome to add me as a friend (as well as anyone else).

Oh and duh, I totally forgot to mention logging every thing I eat. It helps so much!

I turn 40 tomorrow (Nov 17). I have been on MFP for 50 days and I have lost 24 lbs since I started and I have a LONG way to go!!!

Angela

SW 09/21/20012 360.2
CW 11/15/2012 336.2

GW1 by 11/26/12 340 met 11/15/12
GW2 by 12/20/12 332
GW3 by 01/03/13 324

Goal weight: 160

You can do it!!! I turned 40 and started MFP. 4 months later, I lost 17 pounds and I am stronger and healthier than ever.

I turned 40 in March and was in denial about how my weight was creeping up. Blamed vacation, bday celebration, busy schedule and on and on. Before I knew it my clothes were working pretty hard to fit. I have battled weight up and down most of my life. I have made a choice to stop the progression of bad habits and a climbing scale. I am nervous to do so, maily because of fear of failure "again." But I want to feel better and look better. So I found this application and website that will hopefully help.

It is harder if you are 50ish I have a 9 and 11 year old.

Hi!
I turned 40 this year not realizing how much I gained.
My son said to me yesterday in his school conference," mom you look big!"
My younger one said " I hope you are not going to die"
Their words really hit me hard. Being a single mom I want to be in their lives and watch them grow.
They are below 10.
This is the reason why I am here to LOSE WEIGHT AT 40!!!!

All you 40's lets motivate each other and I love to know how you lost weight.

Take care

Hi there,

I, too, turned 40 this year. I have four kids, two of whom are under 5, and keeping up with them was my main motivation to lose the 30kg (more than 70 pounds) I packed on during the last two pregnancies. I've got a lot more weight to lose, but the progress has been so motivating.
It took me about a couple of months though to psych myself up for this weight loss journey and I "consumed" a lot of articles beforehand to get motivated!
I joined MFP about a month ago, and really, just tracking your food and exercise helps a lot.
I've lost almost 7kgs since I joined, just by cutting out sugar (from my coffee, but gradually) and limiting my carbs. Hopefully the weight loss will continue, as it is a challenge to eat healthy during weekends!
For exercise, I am now on Beachbody's DVDs, the Rockin' Body, mainly because I was such a cardio bunny before in my "thin" days.

Good luck to you, and everyone here. It is possible!

I'm 40 and I'm doing it!! You can too. Logging is key I think. and exercise. and water!! Good luck!!

I started this journey last year...turned 44 this year. Take it one day at a time, set goals and learn from both successes and failures. You can do it.

A male coworker use the program and I saw tremendous results in 3 months, he didn't exercise that much. He stuck to his daily calorie intake? He introduce me to the program and by sticking to the calorie intake and exercising everyday, I am seeing results.

There is no quick fix it's all mind over matter. Mental tuffnes!!!

Stay encourage.

I am so happy to know that you are successful! I can use some motivation right now because it seems that ever since the approach of menopause I just can't seem to lose anything! I"m craving sweets and I'm so damn slow! I was always a hyper person and never sat still and now I don't even know who the hell is inside me anymore! Thank you for giving me hope.

Please put a picture up.

I'm 47, you can do it.

48 here. Age is NOT a barrier to weight loss. This is easily doable if you really want it.

^^^^DITTO^^^^ I'm 46. May 31st had the classic AHA Moment. I was 46 yrs, 4 months & 21 days.
I have lost 71 pounds since. At least 30 more pounds to go.

I decided I was WORTH IT! Been 'fat' for 21 years of my 22 year marriage...NOT ANYMORE!

As has been mentioned by most everyone before me. Good, clean. sensible eating.
And GET MOVING. I NEVER exercised before my change of heart. I am at the gym 5-6 days a week,
and also get outside & walk along with getting the stamina to jog longer distances.

Log ALL your food, drink & exercise. Consistency is key. Don't deny yourself every little morsel of
'foods' you absolutely have to have. Starting out fresh, I would avoid sugar & 'white' grains for the most part.
Give your body a chance to get un-addicted(if you are) If you're not, well good job! I sure was.

Just know your making a lifestyle change, NOT going on a DIET! Huge difference. Plus, you will feel so much better
inside & out!

Knock 'em dead! Feel free to add me if you want (anyone here for that matter).

You can do this! I wanted to be slimmer for my son's hs graduation in 2009 (and didn't do it) and then wanted to do it for my daughter's this year (didn't do it again!). Now, after her graduation and at age 46, I'm doing it!!! MFP is a wonderful tool. I started logging in this July and have slowly watched the scale move. I WILL be the size I want to be for my son's college graduation - and for the rest of the kiddos' (I have 4 - ages 21 to 7) hs and college graduations! Keep working it and you will find success!!!

46 years old
5' 5"
SW 184
CW 147
GW 140

A CAUTIONARY TALE......

Please do it now and maintain! I am 41 lbs into a 67 lb goal. I am 62 now. When i was 40
i was at my goal weight. Much harder now but needs to be done.