We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

Hi, any 40 or 50 year olds trying to lose weight?

13567…35

Replies

  • ROSIEH65
    ROSIEH65 Posts: 20 Member
    Hi, 47 yr old here in northern ireland!!
    lost 91lb a few years ago put 49 lb back on :(
    So am going at it again, & it IS harder to lose the older you get
    but think once us "olders" get something in our heads, we can be
    pretty stubborn !!!!
  • spike90
    spike90 Posts: 704 Member
    40 (almost 41) here. I have been at this for 13 months and have lost 74 pounds and have another 90 or so to go. Feel free to add me (anyone can)!
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    Yes!!!
    Age 44 wanting to drop about 30 more pounds. Anyone can add me, just note my "non PC" disclaimer on my page. :bigsmile:
  • sura987
    sura987 Posts: 30
    Hi,
    I'm 51 yrs. old, have about 50 lbs. to lose and it's a struggle. Most days, I'm under my calorie goal and I'm trying to increase exercise but my weight just won't budge. It stays the same and it's hard not being frustrated.
  • LisaAvasNana
    LisaAvasNana Posts: 82 Member
    Just turned 49 January 25th. Wanting to lose 70-90 lbs. Anyone feel free to add me.
  • lbesaw
    lbesaw Posts: 267 Member
    51 and and on the way to fabulous here! :smile:
  • rsward
    rsward Posts: 45
    bump
  • aduecker
    aduecker Posts: 6
    49 and climbing. I started MFP last year and lost 35 lbs. Then I got lazy and gained it all back...and then some. Restarting my attempts at getting and staying active & healthy. Like to lose about 50 lbs.
  • cindylouk
    cindylouk Posts: 9 Member
    Hi, I am 55 and need to lose 50 pounds..Started on this life style change on 01/21/13 after my husband had a mini stroke. Big wake up call for the both of us. Let the journey begin for the both of us to a long and Healthier life! :heart: Good Luck to all!
  • jerbear1962
    jerbear1962 Posts: 1,157 Member
    Hey there I'm 50 about to turn 51, have lost 80 heading for about 90 to 100 more...gonna be here for a very long time...
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    41 and definitely noting the metabolism slowing down! Feel free to add me, I log in usually daily and keep up my diary fairly regularly for friends to see :)
  • phyllisbobbitt
    phyllisbobbitt Posts: 347 Member
    :flowerforyou: hi., i am 59 & need to lose another 40. i will send a friend request!
  • bobncass
    bobncass Posts: 3
    Hello, I am 47 years old and am on that path to lose some weight. I used to be quite overweight and lost it years ago. The last 5 years ago let about 30 pounds of that creep back up on me. My husband being deployed over to Afghanistan woke me up. Any support I can do to help you through your journey am here for you!
  • EvetteM41
    EvetteM41 Posts: 76 Member
    Hi I will be 41 on the 14th:)
    Not exactly what exactly my goal weight is just yet. But I am hoping to lose about 50ish pounds. Could never imagine 20 years ago
    I would be struggling with this!! But I look at the success stories on MFP and its very inspiring. I am just starting out in this. I am on week 2.
    Evette :)
  • cazzer69
    cazzer69 Posts: 162 Member
    46 and this is my first attempt at getting back in shape since a motorcycle accident 16 years ago.
    I have been working on a "changed lifestyle" rather than a diet since november.
    40lb down and another 90 or so to go.

    I'm finding it surprisingly easier than I thought (please don't throw things at me)

    But i think I've realised that my problem never used to be the amount I ate, just that it was all crap.
    Now its still a fair proportion of crap but in measured doses :)
  • Skrib69
    Skrib69 Posts: 687 Member
    Hi there, yes - 43 and battling on. I have tried to do it alone for far too long and got stuck at 172lbs, with a target of 160. Only been doing MFP for a few weeks and it is working!!! Feel free to send me a Friend request!!!
  • altygirl
    altygirl Posts: 57 Member
    Yes! 53 years old, English, now live in the US. I've also just started the C25K (for about the third time) but can't imagine running for more than a minute at a time! I need to lose about 50lbs/just over 3 stone. Feel free to add me.
  • ddkkbrooks
    ddkkbrooks Posts: 1 Member
    :flowerforyou: Meee!! I am 47 and trying to lose at least 50 lbs!
  • labrennan
    labrennan Posts: 132 Member
    hello there....48 and trying to lose 10-15 lbs. I would like to know what others our age are doing with eating and exercising. Its harder to lose in this age group sometimes. Feel free to add me.:smile:
  • GinaKiss89
    GinaKiss89 Posts: 25
    I turn 50 this summer and have 65 pounds to lose, but frankly getting the first 30 lbs off would be awesome and I know how much better I feel and look! Take a look at my profile and see if you would be interested in adding me as a Friend to help me start a support group. I am happy to send words of encouragement your way as well.
  • satishpendse
    satishpendse Posts: 69 Member
    HI, I am 47 and already lost 29 lbs. Want to lose another 8 lbs to achieve my goal.
  • DTClarke
    DTClarke Posts: 12 Member
    I'm 47 and need to lose 85 lbs. Yes, it's a journey but in the end I'll be in the best shape of my life !!
  • susantullock
    susantullock Posts: 10 Member
    HI there! Ii'm 45 turning 46 this month. I just quit smoking Jan 1st (After starting again becase i had gained so much weight from quitting the 1st time).

    But now i've quite again this time for good!

    I had 200 pounds to loose but i've lost 9 this month so i have 191 to go. Seems like a number that is too big to handle so i try to think of it in smaller chuncks.

    I'm only 46 but take medication for blood pressure, depression and starting down the road to bad colesterol and i'm pre diabetic. I want these ailments out of my life for good and i know the only way to do it is to shift this weight off of me. (i can say things like "shift the weight" because i lived in England for a year so i'm honorary) LOL :)

    It's great to hear from so many folks in my age bracket with some of the same struggles that are motivated! I just wonder how many out there have a battle as large as mine and if so have they been successful?

    -Susan
  • Skiing914
    Skiing914 Posts: 27
    Hell yeah! I think you definitely tapped into a huge market with that question! 48 and counting here!! :happy:
  • leadycd
    leadycd Posts: 1 Member
    Yes, I am 52 and trying to lose. :sad:
  • MissySn
    MissySn Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! I'm 43 and I have lost 72 over the last year and have 10 (at least) more to go!!! :smile:
  • kel665
    kel665 Posts: 401 Member
    Hi, I'm 47 and have 30 kg to lose, have been on here a few months and lost 10 so far :)
  • MerlinWilliams
    MerlinWilliams Posts: 92 Member
    I'm another who's trying to look less round before I hit the round number (50).

    Been at this since the beginning of January; the ticker tells the tale.
  • cherham
    cherham Posts: 13
    50 is the new 30!!! I am 50 and at my goal weight! Feeling better than I did when I was 25!!!!:smooched:
  • foxro
    foxro Posts: 793 Member
    I'm a 59 year old plus 2, do I fit in ?
This discussion has been closed.

Categories