Hi! I'm Andrea, 48 years old with 3 children (23, 20, 15). MFP helped me drop 29 pounds last year but "fell off the wagon" and didn't do well with maintenance, so here I am again. I only put 7 pounds back on (which isn't too bad) but those 7 pounds feel like 50 to me! I have a tendency to put everyone else before me and that's why I get myself into these situations. For instance, 23 yr old fell off a 20 foot cliff September 1 and broke numerous bones including pelvis in 4 places. She was completely dependent on me for just about everything (including bathing) for almost 2 months. That's when I started the gain back. She's healed so now it's time for me to heal! I don't like this feeling of being "frumpy" so here I am... following all suggestions that MFP makes because I know MFP works!

Hi....Annie here! I am 43 years and joined myfitnesspal a week ago. I joined a gym in November and hired a trainer for a couple of times per month (because I need someone to kick my tushy). Getting in shape has been an on-going struggle especially once I entered into my thirties....the forties have been even more challenging. Work and being rushed for time poses a problem and makes it very easy to come up with excuses for not working out and for eating foods that are grab and go. I am getting better at planning my meals for the week and making more of an effort to get to the gym. It would help me a lot to have a support system and people to encourage me and I would like to help you all too! I think getting in shape has to be a team event.....its hard to do this on your own! I am doing this one step at a time and my focus is getting fit and healthy. I don't care about being a stick anymore.....I think that way of thinking is what messed me up in the first place! I look forward to getting to know many of you!!!!

Hi. I am 48 but feel like I'm 28 - or at least I did until just recently - lol. Since my wedding to a much younger man - I have put on some pounds. Not sure what happened except that we have a busy social lifestyle and my working out and eating habits have suffered. Trying to balance it all has been hard. Plus I think my age has hindered my weight loss. I've never had a huge weight problem and always been very active. This year I have noticed more aches and pains than I have ever had. Feet and knees and now I have a persistent corn that keeps coming back. Seems little - but major pain! I am having no symptoms that I can tell from menopause such as hot flashes and have regular period still. But I just went off the pill last year and so I don't know if that has made a difference in losing either.

So my goal this year is to work out to get this body back to feeling good about myself. Started New Rules of Lifting for Women and struggling to fit in my exercises because of our lifestyle. Going to schedule a physical and get my feet and knees looked at and see what the recommendation is. In the meantime, do what I can - I should be able to lift and do my weights even if I can't run like I used to.

Feel free to friend me - looking forward to lots of motiviation on this journey.

Hello, ladies my name is Rosie and I am 41, I am new here and looking to lose weight and get the support I need after my 3 year old i went up to 168 and now I am down to 157 its a struggle everyday before my daughter i was Only 130 its been hard to lost this weight i do also have a 19 year old daughter. Anyone is free to add me as a friend and share thoughts and ideas

Hi, my name is Stephanie. I'm 43, the mom of 2 beautiful teenage girls and wife to a great man. Join MFP a couple weeks ago to try and lose 10-20 pounds. I do the insanity workout regularly. I've been a SAHM for 16 years and now I just want to figure out who I am and I want to look and feel good while doing it.

Friend me if you like, I need all the support and motivation I can get.

Hi all, I am a 41-year-old Social Worker in Indianapolis. I am in a Biggest Loser comp at work, as well as a Diet Bet comp online, and decided to use MFP to keep me honest! I love how helpful this tool is and as long as you put in accurate info, you can really see some habits and trends. I started off strong but had a difficult time last weekend (wine, dessert, buffet, ugh!). I have just started Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred today and hope that will give me a kick to get motivated. Best of luck to everyone!

Hi my name is Dawn. I am 40 years, been married 14 years. I have 3 wonderful boys 19, 9, and 3!! They keep me busy!! I have been on MFP for about 1 year... but really didn't use it to it's full potential! My husband and I are going on a cruise to Alaska in June and I would really like to drop 30 pounds!! I really need more ladies to help keep me motivated and I can do the same for you!! I work out 4 days a week.... I'm jumping it up to 6 days and being more strict about my calorie count!!! Thanks Ladies!!!

New to the group today. I am 47 years old and married to my best friend. I have one son (21) and two grown step sons and four grandchildren. Goals are to keep on straight path and continue exercising and eating right as I still have a lot of weight to lose.

Hello there! I'm new to the site and also new to this group. I would love to have more friends to help encourage and motivate me to stay on track!

Hi Everyone, I am 39 turning 40 in May!!! I have 18 kilos more to lose. I live in Melbourne Australia and would love some support. Ive lost 3 kilos since New Years Day.