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

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  • 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 ?

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