Any 40 somethings out there???

Hey there!
Anybody out there in their 40's (mid) .... I have about 70 lbs to lose and need lots of encouragement. Friend me :-)
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  • nightdragon70
    nightdragon70 Posts: 94 Member
    Hi there

    I am new to this site, and not quite mid 40's.. I'm 42. I have about 70 lbs to lose also if I go by the weight charts that doctors seem to love to pull out.
  • lesamac17
    lesamac17 Posts: 10 Member
    Yes, I am 40.
  • monaghme
    monaghme Posts: 25 Member
    Hi Mel,

    I'm Maureen, soon to be 46 and I also have approximately 70 lbs to lose. I did MFP about a year and a half ago with some success but got lazy. I'm doing it again hopefully for the long haul this time around. I actually started logging my food in Jan 6th but I usually do it via my phone. When I get a chance to get on the regular computer I like to visit the "community page". Hope to see you around here and perhaps share some tips and recipes.

    Things I'm going to try to do a little differently this time around is weigh in just once a month and try to incorporate some fish into my diet (not a big fan but I'll start with tilapia and scallops). Sparkpeople had some good looking recipes so hopefully I'll give them a try soon.

    Would love to have more company on this journey.

    Maureen
  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    Me, me!! I am 41~feel free to add me :smile:
  • I am brand new to this site (joined 5 mintues ago) I would love to add some friends as well to help with my weight loss goals. And discuss the stradditiona struggle of 40 year olds coming to grips with getting healthy.
  • 201340
    201340 Posts: 8
    Almost 40. 99 days to go! I can't wait. I'm so excited. I have 50 pounds to get rid of. Feel free to add me. I need support too. Plus all these changes seem to have started to happen in the last 6 months.
  • justal313
    justal313 Posts: 1,375 Member
    42 years old, 43 in march. I've lost 92 pounds since last January. I wanted to lose 100 by my birthday this year (March 13th) I am not going to make it but I probably will by Memorial day, maybe even April 1st and that's good enough for me.

    Feel free to add me.
  • I am 40 and like everyone else need some encouragement!! I have about 45 lbs to lose. I have a 16 (almost 17)year old, a 14 year old and a 1 (almost 2) year old. All boys. You'd think as busy as I stay running with all of them, working a full time job and going to college (online courses) with a full load that I wouldn't have time to eat. LOL!!! All encouragement welcome!! :) Good luck to everyone!!! :smile:
  • Key0970
    Key0970 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Mel, I'm a 42 year old mum of 4 and grandma, I will be 43 this year, feel free to add me there are lots of 40 somethings on here so your not on your own :)
  • mhk0719
    mhk0719 Posts: 255
    Will be 40 in July. :) Feel free to add me as a friend.
  • MFPLynne
    MFPLynne Posts: 39 Member
    Yep! 43 here. I joined last year with decent results --31 lbs. Then my gym closed and I moved and..... well most (all but 10) of the weight came back between Aug and December.
    I recently found a new gym in my new location. Now I am working to get a routine going and to work on being better to mind and body.
  • badzoe
    badzoe Posts: 132 Member
    I'm 44 years old and looking to lose, too. I'm a mom of three girls, the oldest in 2nd grade. I need to be a healthy mom for them and for me, so time to lose the weight.
  • Hi,

    I just joined a few minutes ago and can't wait to hook up with people for support. I tried Weight Watchers for a bit and this looks the same but free! I lost 25 lbs on weight watchers but then got plantar fasciitis and put it all back on.

    So here we go again. I turned 46 right after Christmas and I made the decision that something has to be done. I am tired of being tired! I have decided to make another life change- I am going back to school and the family is moving so I can attend. To get prepared I decided to have the full work-up. I just went to the doctor yesterday and found out I have high blood pressure. Now it is time for a boat load of test.

    I am really nervous about the results so I hope this time -with new eating habits- it will all take. I have been battling my weight since I was 13. I am willing to support others and look forward for support as well. Lets get this started! :)

    Lisa
  • MelSeaux
    MelSeaux Posts: 14 Member
    Yep - I have two kids - 19 year old daughter and 25 year old son. My son just moved to Tokyo and I would love to have lost some weight by the next time I see him (hopefully in August!). He lost almost 90 lbs his second year in college and I was so proud of him for doing that. Its all about lifestlye changes. I want to be able to go hiking in the mountains and walking the city of Tokyo when I see him!
  • suzely0530
    suzely0530 Posts: 150 Member
    Hey there!
    Anybody out there in their 40's (mid) .... I have about 70 lbs to lose and need lots of encouragement. Friend me :-)

    I just turned 40

    Friend request sent :)
  • mityjoe67
    mityjoe67 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi,

    I will be 46 in a couple of weeks, not really new to the site but definitely new to posting in the community. Definitely do not mind making new friends and offering support when I can. :)
  • Tennolina
    Tennolina Posts: 2,413
    (raising hand and bouncing up and down in seat) Me! Me!
  • MelSeaux
    MelSeaux Posts: 14 Member
    Hi,

    I will be 46 in a couple of weeks, not really new to the site but definitely new to posting in the community. Definitely do not mind making new friends and offering support when I can. :)


    I am definietly new to the "community". I have never searched for support/friends before, but I said - what have I got to lose??!! So here I am!
  • MelSeaux
    MelSeaux Posts: 14 Member
    (raising hand and bouncing up and down in seat) Me! Me!


    I picked you!!
  • Tennolina
    Tennolina Posts: 2,413
    YAY!
  • MelSeaux
    MelSeaux Posts: 14 Member
    Wow! I am just blown away at all the support out there in MFPland!! Thanks to all the "forty somethings" out there for friending me!!
    I have never been to the community site before and just decided on a whim to post what I did. I'm amazed at the responses!!
    Here's to Motivation and Support!!
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    I am 47, turning 48 in the summer. I currently have 70 lbs to lose, so very similar to you. My hubby turns 50 this year and we decided enough was enough! I would love to have you as a friend.
  • 42 here... feel free to add me if you would like :-)
  • Careygirl1968
    Careygirl1968 Posts: 58 Member
    Double 4's and 50 pounds to go! Feel free to add me - I log religiously and am on every day!
  • ExcelWithMel
    ExcelWithMel Posts: 192 Member
    Will be 41 in May.

    60 lbs. in 8 months is do-able. You can do it! Feel free to add me.
  • Keto_T
    Keto_T Posts: 673 Member
    yes to both...i am 44 and need to lose about the same. You're welcome to add me
  • fatfrost
    fatfrost Posts: 367 Member
    43 next month
    just trying to maintain
    feel free to add me
  • traceytwink
    traceytwink Posts: 538 Member
    I'm 40 feel free to add me I'm good with encouragement, I've got 4lbs left to go but not too bothered as I'm happy in my skin ????
  • wannatangle
    wannatangle Posts: 80 Member
    I just turned 48. I only have 10 pounds to lose but I have been struggling with it for quite some time. Feel free to add me if you would like :)
  • New to website, just started my diet on day 5