Women over 40 looking for support

finallyhome2019
finallyhome2019 Posts: 12 Member
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Hello to you All!

I am looking for some support and motivation from other women over 40 who have chosen to embark on the same journey - losing weight, getting healthy and making friends along the way!

I am only on day 5 of my new journey and have already lost 3.5 lbs! Not a bad way to start.

Please let me know if you would like some encouragement to keep you motivated - I know I can sure use some!

Thank you!

Michele
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  • gettingfitnana303
    gettingfitnana303 Posts: 74
    Hello, I'm WAY over 40:) I would like support also. My doctor says I need to lose about 20 pounds, so here I am. The holidays are always hard. I was a baker for 16 years and I still do a lot of baking......and eating at home. Hope to hear from you. Would like to add you as a friend.
  • cara523
    cara523 Posts: 116
    count me in! I am over 40, on day 5 of dieting/exercise and day one on MFP!
  • Tracyramos1220
    Tracyramos1220 Posts: 66 Member
    43 years old here. Would love support from others who can relate to the struggles of losing weight as we get older. I know it is a lot harder for me now than it used to be. I have birthed 9 children so I estimate that I have lost around 450 pounds just in baby weight over the years. I am currently 185 and need to get to around 150! I need all the help I can get. :)
  • seaoatsis70
    seaoatsis70 Posts: 1
    waaay over 40 would like support also
  • Sandra_M
    Sandra_M Posts: 41 Member
    Over 40 and need to loose weight for holidays and to be a bit healthier too...
    A bit of support and encouragement makes all the difference.
  • lmkerch
    lmkerch Posts: 1
    Add me, too. I am 58 and have been down this road many times. I used to run 5 and 10k's and now find it hard to go on a hike. My motivation is a new granddaughter and a daughter's wedding in October. Need to lose 40 pounds. Down 4 this week!!
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    Hi. I'm 45 and have lost 110 pounds. You're welcome to add me.
  • Maggie5050
    Maggie5050 Posts: 10 Member
    I am way over 40 also. I lost around 35 lbs on this program. Went off when my husband was seriously ill and put about 15 back on so here I am again. I sure can use all the encouragement there is. I saw today that this is rated as the number one diet program, so I am hoping to be one of those success stories.
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    Hi there! I'm 40, soon to be 41. Feel free to add me!
  • Sarah50sarah
    Sarah50sarah Posts: 1
    Hi

    I am 49 and will be 50 in april. I am determined to be a normal weight by then and to be fit too. Wish me luck!

    Good luck to you all

    Sarah
  • cara523
    cara523 Posts: 116
    GOOD LUCK SARAH!!!! Wishing you all the best!
  • Poohsbabe
    Poohsbabe Posts: 5
    Michele,

    I would love to be your friend and hopefully we can be a source of encouragement for each other...I am older than you, 63...if that is not a problem. I am just trying to take off 50 pounds but mostly learn to live a healthy lifestyle. Good luck on your start and I wish you continued success.

    Karen
  • fougamou
    fougamou Posts: 200 Member
    Please add me if you are looking for friends. I will be 45 soon and just started. I WILL be successful.
  • Angkev03
    Angkev03 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi I am 41 year old mother of two, I am a Christian and believe We can do ALL things through Christ....He and I are going to do this> support from others would be great :smile:
  • Candicejoy1988
    Candicejoy1988 Posts: 14 Member
    HI! Over 40 and have just got out of my exercise routine about a year ago.. Looking for some motivation to get me off my butt..lol
    I love to cook, so i make some really yummy stir fry's that are pretty healthy but have just not figured out a way to get motivated about a new fitness program.. HELP... I use to always care about my image but stuck in neutral. Would love any tips on tasty home cooked low calorie meals :) and any motivational tips to get me off my bum!!
  • shutupb4uruinit
    shutupb4uruinit Posts: 1
    I'm 44 and a recovering bulimic - I don't know what has happened since May but I am steadily gaining weight and finding it near impossible to stick to a reasonable food plan and feeling very unfit...I need all the support Iavailableb. I went through treatment 8 years ago and this is the first time I have struggled like this!
  • carankouri
    carankouri Posts: 2
    Hello,

    I too am way over 40 but very young looking - I was 95 kg in May, started with weight watchers for 3 months, this motivaged me now I am going it alone and have lost over 11 lbs. I dont want to be a size 0, just to be healthy. I too need support, happy to keep in touch.
  • audbod63
    audbod63 Posts: 15 Member
    I am 49, and in 23 days I will be 50. I have been trying to lose weight forever, but in the last couple of months I was diagnosed with high blood pressure and a low thyroid, and now it is time to stay motivated and lose weight. Feel free to add me. I have a hundred pounds to lose and will be on this trip for a while.
  • Oh2BeMaintaining
    Oh2BeMaintaining Posts: 188 Member
    I sent a friend request, I am going to be 48 in a few months and am also looking for friends in the 30 and up category.
  • stacyh2013
    stacyh2013 Posts: 1
    Will be turning 50 and 3rd day on MFP. Will lose 45 pounds this year! Tired of being tired and really hate the way I've let myself go. High School friend just sent me a photo of myself from way back when and my kids couldn't believe I looked like that. I really thought I was overweight then but I was actually thin compared to my mental picture. I have been half way trying to loose weight for last 12 years (had two boys late in life) and have finally made up my mind to do so. I also have an underactive thyroid and had my gall bladder removed years ago. So I should be eating healthlier anyway! I've decided to use Just Dance to begin exercising 5 days a week or any other Kinect game. I really miss dancing though. Just need to get moving so I get my energy level up. Feel free to add me!
  • harterne
    harterne Posts: 1 Member
    Count me in. Need to lose >50 lbs, encouragement really helps.
  • fresprit57
    fresprit57 Posts: 15 Member
    Always need the support. The journey has its bumps in the road...especially the recent holidays!
  • LovePBandJ
    LovePBandJ Posts: 288 Member
    I am 46 and have moved into maintenance mode, but still active on this site. Although, I have a cruise scheduled with the gals in February ... who knows where I'll be after seven days with my girlfriends!

    Add me if you like!
  • jolesann
    jolesann Posts: 3 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm 41 and just joined on New Years. (Imagine that.) I'm only looking to lose about 10 pounds but make life-long eating-habit changes. As I'm sure we're all aware, our bodies are to that age where we can't ignore them anymore or things start to droop. I've never been much of an exerciser either so I'm learning what I need to do to keep that from happening as well. I'd love to share the journey w/you and other ladies my age. :happy:
  • 2jayjaysmom
    2jayjaysmom Posts: 248 Member
    over 40 and need moitivation too....Any of you can feel free to add me, i'm in it for life
  • benz1234
    benz1234 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi

    I have been on MFP for about a year off and on. I hav now decided to get serious and lose my last 20 pounds. I am on day 5 and have lost 6 lbs. I am trying to eat on an average of about 1000 calories a day. I also exercise 5 to 6 days a week.
  • OSUalum
    OSUalum Posts: 449 Member
    I'm here! 46 and getting fitter every day!
  • angiemoe
    angiemoe Posts: 2 Member
    You can count me in too, I'm trying to get back on track. Thus far I've lost 4.6 lbs.
  • GlassslippersAndFairyDust
    GlassslippersAndFairyDust Posts: 518 Member
    Feel free to add me.....I way over 40 though. :flowerforyou:
  • PakrDiva
    PakrDiva Posts: 2 Member
    I just started my last year in the 40's...and I too have a significant amount of weight to lose. I'm on day 2 and know this journey is not a short one...it will last me the rest of my life. The changes I make must be permanent. I've been successful in the past but have allowed circumstances and situations in my life to create excuses for making bad food and exercise choices. I look forward to the support this forum will bring. All who are interested, feel free to add me, I'll be your greatest cheerleader. Blessings to everyone on their journey to wellness!

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