Hi Everyone,


i'm Jennifer - will be 46 in Feb...I lost 25 lbs last year and gained it back just in the past 6-8 weeks! I totally lost control ....Now i'm working hard to get my mental back and get back on track. All of your support is greatly appreciated...back to the gym where my trainer awaits tomorrow. Food for the week is all planned and prepped...now just gotta do it! Thanks for listening everyone, looking forward to meeting others with similar challenges.

Welcome ladies! :flowerforyou:

Hi everyone! I am Nicole, a 44 year old mother of 2 girls 17 and 15 and have been married to my wonderful husband for 19 years. I have struggled with my weight all of my life and have not been a good example for my children. It is my girls who have become a major inspiration, as one is now a vegan and my other introduced me to MFP. For the first time in 20 years my husband and I are on the same page about wanting to get healthier. We are planning on a "second honeymoon". For our 20 th anniversary. My husband wants the Caribbean but i want northern Europe. Honestly, I would love to go to the Caribbean, but not at my current weight. I am hoping MFP will help me feel and look better so I can say "yes" to the beach and feel more comfortable in my own body.

I am new here....41 and 300 pounds. I used to be a cutie....now I am on the path to self-destruction. Looking for some folks to support and work the program together.

Hi ya'll,
This is new for me, usually not social about weight loss....not that its a secret that it needs to be done. Decided last week I was tired of feeling so tired and hurting so much from this extra weight..
I did really good many years ago losing 200 pounds. But I was using phentermine and not taking care of myself. So now that I am 45 and wiser to the fact of what the pills do to a person, I have finally decided to go natural...( lol, sounds funny). I started lean cousin and lots of water. So far I have lost 7 pounds..yay. But im finding the cravings to have burgers and fries to be out of this world.
Today I found myfitnesspal and hope I can find individuals like myself who may just need a little encouragement, and positive reinforcement.
So thanks for listening...and have an awesome day

Hello Ladies. My name is Samantha and my goal is to lose 50 lb by July. Not sure if that is an unreasonable amount to lose in 6 months but I am going to give it my best. Was wondering if anyone else in this group has done or is doing the no flour, no sugar diet? And if so, how did it work out for you??

Hi Ladies I am Shelly, I have been separated for a year after a 30 year marriage.:ohwell: I have lost one pound for each of those years :happy: and now need to get rid of all the jiggly bits left over. Stress, cold weather, and lack of motivation are my excuses for now :embarassed: so I'm using MFP to better track my caloric intake, measurements and exercise. I look forward to hearing what is working for you and learning new tips and ideas.
Thanks! :flowerforyou:

Hello Ladies, my name is Shelly & I will be 48 in March. I have struggled with my weight for over 25 yrs riding that roller coaster ride going up and down from a size 13 to an 18. Time to get of that roller coaster & not get back on. Three years ago I worked hard to go from a 18 to a size 9, I have gained my weight back this last year. UGH!!! Jan 22 we started biggest looser at work. We weighed in on Tuesday Jan. 22, I weighed in at 175. This Tuesday I weighed in at 173. My goal is to weigh 125. Looking forward to get to know you all, and share stories, ideas, & what works. 2013 is going to be a great year to get fit & healthy!!!

Hi! I'm 42, married, with two little kids after many years of fertility treatment. :grumble: My weight is okay, but I need some moral support to stay on track with a healthy diet and exercise routine. I was a member of the office gym, but had to quit because I *never* went. I just started doing exercise DVDs at home and aim to keep it up 3-4 times a week. :happy:

Holy smokes... lots is Shelly's!!
Welcome to you all:flowerforyou:

Heathnj, try going back into your settings a redo your profile to set your weight to the amount you want and then the next day do a check in with your current weight? Dunno if you can reset your weight but worth a try!
I've lost 53lbs since I started my lifestyle overhaul a year ago but I have only been in MFP since November.

Hello to all. I am 44 and joined the site a few weeks ago. My motivation is part vanity and part health. Vanity part - I quit smoking three weeks ago (after 27 years) and am TERRIFIED of gaining any weight at all and want to lose the ten pounds I put on over the last few years. Health wise, need to lose the extra weight now and keep it off. Am doing the Couch to 5k with some co-workers but joined this groupd for unbiased support/butt kicking.:bigsmile: when needed.

Hi Everyone. I am 48yrs and went off the rails a few months ago and boy I certianly feel it now. I want to lose 10lbs by June for holidays, wedding etc. Looking for a bit of help and support from fellow members, so that we can help motivate each other.

Hi everyone! I just joined your group! I will be 43 in March, I'm a mom and grandma and a wife and work full time! I have lost 16 lbs since 12/29/13 and I have about 17 lbs to go. This will be my first time to try to lose weight and get fit since I've been "over 40" so we'll see how different it is! My husband and most of my friends are about 10 years younger than I am so I am tired of comparing myself to them and being disappointed! I don't want to be a frumpy tired old lady! It is time to lose this weight for good and stop gaining and losing the same old 15-2o lbs every few years! I need some encouragement and friendship from those in my same shoes!
Kerri

welcome ladies :flowerforyou:

kerri, I quit smoking in July of 2012, the hardest part for me was the social aspect, having a couple drinks with friends, that sort of thing. Good luck to you, you got this!!

Hi all, I'm Kristen, 48 years old, from New Jersey. I've been on MFP for a while, and am ditching the diets and listening to my body. I dropped about 15 pounds a year and a half ago, and since then, my weight stays in the same 5 pound range, no matter what. Seriously considering walking off the scale for the next several months and going by how I'm eating and improving my performance in exercise, and how my clothes fit. So good to see so many 40-somethings talk about hormone issues, I can definitely tell my body is changing! I'm also recovering from a brain injury and surgery. I was hit by a car about 9 months ago, and recovery is slow. Brains don't heal quite as fast as other parts of the body, but I'm improving. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!