40 something ...on route to reclaim my fitness..any others?

First, great job on the weight loss already!
I'm 45, 10 kilos (22lbs) overweight and lost my fitness along the path of having 2 kids and a full time job.
Cutting carbs (so the family and I eat the same, they have a few carbs and I just don't eat that bit), portion control, and doing C25K. Lost nowhere near as much as you so far, but the fitness is coming back..

Hi, I just about scrape in at 49 with loads to lose and attempting regular gym session - please add me!

47 and heading slowly in the right direction but its a lifetimegoal for me as opposed to a diet plan. So speed can be slow as long as i continue to stay focused and motivated. Great job on yourweight loss!

Hi , I am 45 . I have seriously tracked my progress for a little over two weeks. I have lost 13 pounds out of my 80 lb goal. My goal with exercise is to add a new activity each week. I am learning what exercises I enjoy and what I just tolerate. I have found introducing new activities removes the monotony, I started by walking on my lunch break (a brisk walk) 20 to 30 minutes a day, then I introduced the elliptical machine. You can walk and sprint then walk (your body will really respond). I try to go to the gym 3 times a week (for about an hour). I once hated the elliptical but I stuck with it because I was determined my mind can over power my body....and it did. I then introduced climbing stairs on my breaks. ...which seems to melt away pounds. Next week I plan on doing some suicides at the basketball court. These really work and it is a challenge trying to complete the entire court. Try racquetball or hand ball. If the kids have a game system there is a collection of sports fitness games and it is fun to see your numbers tracked. You can purchase an aerobic video/disk. I like Denise Austin because she is easy to follow. Until you get use to the moves remember just ...keep moving. If you like to dance there are dancing inspired games for gaming systems. I like playing my music and dancing while I do laundry. Gardening is another activity many people overlook but it works many muscles. These are some ideas ..........when you notice the changes in your body that will be your motivation. Well I have been down this road before NOW I just have to stick to these life changes. If you have family invite them , include them and they will follow or if you would rather have this time for yourself establish that from the beginning.

Long time lurker first time poster.....I just turned 40 and found myself not where I wanted to be size wise. I found the app and have stuck to it for the past few months. Lost a bit of weight pretty quickly and I am shooting for about another 20 lbs. or so. Looking for any friends who like motivation. Workout 3-4 times a week (weights/cardio) found my weight loss slowing a bit and I am not sure if it was because of all the weight training I do or my body using less calories now because of my lower calorie intake. I had to kick the scale in the closet for a week because I was getting obsessive about it. Losing a couple notches in the ole belt is telling me I am on the right track. Good luck in your weight loss.....anyone feel free to add me!

Hi...at age 41 trying to reclaim my health and fitness I had until until family life with kids got a bit too busy. Trying to lose 52 pounds...only 20 more to go!! Diligently managing my meals with high intensity cardio and weight training 7 days a week. Shedding pounds of fat and gaining lean muscle. Trying to bring about a health and wellness revolution for the whole family as well.

Have learned and achieved a lot along the way.

Welcome any one, especially 40 something interested in sharing experiences!

Thanks

You're doing great. I'm 42, I have lost about 15 kilos and have achieved my weight goal in a year since I joined fitnesspal. Recently I have a good appetite and always eat much more than I've planed to. So I have to do more exercises than I wanted to. Anyone have suggestions about how to keep my weight without any effort?