Any 40 somethings out there???

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  • Revmikfrankie
    Revmikfrankie Posts: 8 Member
    Hey, 42 is close enough. Feel free to add me. I'm new to this and am looking to lose 40-45 pounds. Not easy when you love the taste of food like I do. Just started this week. Stay at it, consistency is the key.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I dunno
  • dmw45
    dmw45 Posts: 73
    I'm brand new, turning 45 in a month. I threw away my scale years ago because it was making me crazy, so I just signed up and I'm excited and postive even though I have no idea how much I weigh or how much I need to lose. Just ordered a scale and a bodymedia fit on Amazon and I"m starting to log my food.

    Please add me. I had great success quitting smoking years ago with an online community to help!
  • geto2010
    geto2010 Posts: 20 Member
    I reached the Fab 40's last year, i have close to 70lb to reach my ideal weight, my first goal is 50lb :-)



    I have found this site great for motivation and motivating

    feel free to add me.
  • Hi Mel,

    I'm forty something and new to the MFP, I have lost 42 pounds over the last 18 months but still have at least the same to do so would love to join forces and swap stories and motivation tips etc.

    Lets make this year our year and get these pounds shifted!
  • Scoobytooby
    Scoobytooby Posts: 13 Member
    Hi

    I'll be turning 45 at the end of February and I am 5' 5" tall and have about 70 lbs to loose.

    I have been a member of this site since 2010, but haven't been on here since 2010! I came back this January and hope to make better use of this site to help and motivate me.

    I'm supposed to be going on holiday to Kos in May. My first holiday in about 8 years and right now, don't really want to go.

    I know if I don't want to buy a whole new wardrobe I could do with loosing 2 stone before then so I can get into my size 16 clothes!

    I would love to hear from others who are on their weight loss journey.
  • That would be me:) I am 42 and needing to lose 30 lbs. Just joined the other day!
  • KimL122
    KimL122 Posts: 271 Member
    Just turned 47 on 1-22-13 ans sent you a FR...let's do this:smile:
  • LisaO85
    LisaO85 Posts: 152
    Sending friend request. I am almost 46 so I know what you are going through, We can help each other:smile:
  • corrinadavis
    corrinadavis Posts: 34 Member
    I am 42 and have around 87 pounds to lose.
  • pvm25
    pvm25 Posts: 2
    I am 45. Just joined. Need to loose about 20 lbs.
  • Will606
    Will606 Posts: 55
    Just turned 44 a few days ago...been on MFP on and off for over a year now..Good luck to you guys in reaching your goals
  • pcdoctor01
    pcdoctor01 Posts: 389 Member
    I'm 47 and I want to lose 40.
  • Hi, I recently returned to MFP to help me stay accountable with my eating and exercise. I am 42 and mother to two great teenagers. Would love to have a new friend to be accountable with.
  • Hi
    I will help you I'm in my 40's
  • Yes... 46 (47) in April. Please request me as a friend. We can support each other.
  • I am fairly new here.I joined last year but never posted. Looking for friends on MFP that are in my age group too. I'm 45. I've been doing low carb off and on for the past year, but always end up missing what you "can't" have when doing low carb. I met a member of MFP on a a group on facebook and read her story, so here I am, gonna give this way a chance this time. Anyone can add me if you like. I don't know how to send a friend request on MFP. Maybe one of u could tell me how? Lol
  • chelivia7
    chelivia7 Posts: 21 Member
    I'm 41. Feel free to add me. I am checking out the community here for the first time tonight! :)
  • Rickisgirl
    Rickisgirl Posts: 4 Member
    ME!!!! I'm 47, though I don't feel it. That whole "your metabolism comes to a screeching halt when you turn 40" thing isn't a myth, dangit.
  • livingfortheone
    livingfortheone Posts: 273 Member
    I just turned 40, almost 13 years ago.
    So, if you are looking for an older friend for encouragement and accountability, add me.
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    <<--- 41 here. I log consistently. Feel free to add me!
  • mumtoonegirl
    mumtoonegirl Posts: 586 Member
    I'm 40 and started out with 75 to loose, almost there! I sent you a friend request
  • PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot
    PeteWhoLikesToRunAlot Posts: 596 Member
    Hit the big 4-0 back in October, but have been in full-blown mid-life crisis mode for a few years prior. I've dropped ~50 lbs, running 40+ miles a week, training for my first 26.2 this coming october. I'm glad to help motivate anyone out there, especially my fellow 40-somethings :)
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  • Rockstar_JILL
    Rockstar_JILL Posts: 514 Member
    I will be 42 in a couple of weeks and I have 80+ pounds gone! I am looking for friends who are dedicated to their weightloss/exercise that can help keep me motivated and in turn I hope I can motivate as well.
  • IIISpartacusIII
    IIISpartacusIII Posts: 252 Member
    44 here and I absolutely know more than ever that I will reach my goal weight. By your 40's you should be a bit more disciplined and knowledgeable so that you're fully armed and ready to make the best use of your time and make better dietary choices. A small bit of advice for what it's worth: set up smaller goals for yourself; first 10 lbs and then after patting yourself on the back try a 20 lb goal. Slowly but surely as you reinforce the fact that you've been able to conquer the smaller steps, you'll fully embrace the reality of the bigger picture and reach your final long term goal. Good luck.
  • tracyschreier
    tracyschreier Posts: 81 Member
    Just turned 49. Spent my 30's and 40's overweight and decided that things will be different in my 50's. Trying to lose 65 pounds. I log every single thing that passes my lips every single day. I log every bit of exercise. And I try to eat all my calories (including eating back my exercise calories--easier said than done, believe it or not). I need lots of friends, too!
  • ittybittybadonkadonk
    ittybittybadonkadonk Posts: 11,634 Member
    I am 42 ...anyone is more than welcome to add me ............wishing everyone much success in their healthy lifestyle :bigsmile:
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    Hi everybody. I just joined, have lost 8 pounds so far, and need to lose about 40 more (can't believe I wrote that!). I'm 59 years old.
  • BunnieMommie
    BunnieMommie Posts: 680 Member
    Turned 42 this past February. Looking for motivational friends, to help keep me motivated. I will in turn try to keep you motivated as well. I do make it a point to comment at every post.

    I've lost over 25 lbs since starting in October of 2012.

    Good luck to everyone on this lifestyle!

    Thanks!