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

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  • tish7961
    tish7961 Posts: 1
    I am 51 (soon to add a new digit) & I have been battling ever since I quit smoking 17 years ago!! It is SOOO challenging, and when I do finally lose some weight, some huge life event occurs and my emotional eating kicks in and I'm off to the races again!
  • wenrondy
    wenrondy Posts: 3
    Yes, I'm in my 50's and battling the bulge. I've lost 12 pounds and I have 18 to go. Are you new to "My Fitness Pal"?
  • fourtyandflirty
    fourtyandflirty Posts: 4
    I will be 40 in July that is why I decided enough was enough with my weight. I have set a goal of 60 pounds to lose by then. I workout at the gym 5 days a week doing mostly cardio. Any suggestions you might have would be gratefully appreciated.
  • sweetmelissa50
    sweetmelissa50 Posts: 8
    I am so disgusted! I am 51 years old, I started the Atkins diet about a week and a half ago and as of yesterday I had lost 6 pounds and then today it looks like I gained a pound!!!! What is going on? I have followed it to the letter, they say you could lose up to 15 pounds in the first two weeks, I am going backwards, is anything ever going to work on me?! :(
  • krazykim42
    krazykim42 Posts: 11
    i just joined today after having no luck with a certain club. keep stopping the same weight no matter wot i do , fed up of monthly fees,so thought i try this. yes im 41 and want to lose 2 stone ( be happy with any loss at the mo)
    hows every one doing with this?? would love to hear how u do...
  • Patriciastonge
    Patriciastonge Posts: 5 Member
    Oh, yes! I am 57 and trying to lose 55 lbs. i figure i can use my fitness pal from Monday to Friday, do it seriously. On the weekends, eat healthy and be more active, but not use the system. If I log on 7 days a week, I'm afraid I'll get bored too quickly....
  • gerberdz68
    gerberdz68 Posts: 1 Member
    Yes! I am 44 and have over 70 pounds to lose. I am diabetic and have to get control once an for all! I would love to be a buddy with someone. Feel free to add me!
  • Patriciastonge
    Patriciastonge Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I'm Pat from New Brunswick. I am also 57 and I would like to lose 55 lbs. We have similar goals....
  • Cherbear67
    Cherbear67 Posts: 245 Member
    I am almost 46 and have been on this journey for a couple of years and almost at my goal.
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    I'm 47 and glad you posted this thread. It seems most ppl on here are a lot younger....
  • gparks
    gparks Posts: 56 Member
    Hello, I am Gloria from Chicago, 54 and looking to lose aroud 50 pounds.
  • jeffsweightloss
    jeffsweightloss Posts: 314 Member
    hello everyone! just joined the beginning of the year. have made some good progress and everyday i'm learning something new about myself. it's a marathon, not a sprint! i put my goal as 38lbs to lose. i've lost 12 so far and counting each and every step i take. i will be 42 in july...have 2 boys ages 19 and 14. i just want a "better" me as i enjoy this journey thru this part of my life. to me, it's an investment to my life...add a little each day so i can enjoy the rewards in the end.

    best wishes to everyone on their own journey. let's do this! i log on daily..if anyone would like to add me.
  • diadojikohei
    diadojikohei Posts: 732 Member
    Hi! I'm here and I'm 47 (48 in March) being doing this for 6 months or so. I've got a hubby and 4 children and just started the 5:2 diet to try and get over this plateau I'm stuck on. So far it's working!!

    I feel a bit like a grandma on here with lots of people n their 20's!
  • smalacarne
    smalacarne Posts: 89
    I'm 43, trying to lose 40 pounds and keep it off :)
  • TonyiaGibson
    TonyiaGibson Posts: 1
    Hi, I am 54 and want to lose 35-40 lbs.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    I'm 45. Lost 110 in a year and now stalled for the past year as I work to lose 15 more.
  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    I'm here...not trying to lose weight anymore. I've been maintaining for years. YAY ME!

    My goals are more muscle, more definition,strength,endurance and motivating others!

    It can be done at this age! Regardless of limitations. :smile:
  • thesunshine45601
    thesunshine45601 Posts: 5
    Hi I'm 47. . . please feel free to add me :)
  • jasocunn1970
    jasocunn1970 Posts: 3
    43 this year and need to shed a few stone, topped the scales at 19stone and got a scare. On the 5:2 diet and so far so good.
  • runboostie
    runboostie Posts: 51 Member
    Yup, that would be me.
  • fredrobin
    fredrobin Posts: 1
    Hi, 41yo

    started 9th Jan 2013 at 218pd. current - 204pd. Goal - 154pd

    50pd to go:happy:
  • jharb2
    jharb2 Posts: 208 Member
    You are welcome to add me. I am 50, have lost 41lbs. Have about 3 more to go, but more or less stuck. I think its hormonal - am in beginnings of menopause. What is everyone doing to cope with Menopause? I still have periods, but have emotional symptoms/night sweats - Dr. put me on bc pills and I must say it has helped so far, and thinks its the low estrogen.. .
  • BeepRocks
    BeepRocks Posts: 15
    42 and need to lose about 40..........lets do it.......
  • JacquiKerzman
    JacquiKerzman Posts: 25
    I am 43, just got healthy over the past few years! Best advise I can give you is to build your muscle mass back up, it helps raise your metabolic rate and does some great things for your body as well :-)
  • angieevans19
    angieevans19 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I am 48 and need and will lose 70 lbs!:smile: Feel free to add me. The support would be greatly appreciated.
  • Khanivore
    Khanivore Posts: 2
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  • sbarnard715
    sbarnard715 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 41 and have been using MFP since 1/1/13. I did 31 days of 60 minute cardio in January, and have created a stress injury in my ankle. I've lost 18 pounds so far through diet and exercise, but need to give my ankle a break. Lesson: 41 year-old muscles and bones don't function the same as 20 year-old bones and muscles. I still need to lose another 25 pounds to get to docs recommended weight. Good luck!
  • cdwilson2003
    cdwilson2003 Posts: 143
    Just turned 4-0 in January and have just started my journey to losing 80lbs. Good luck on your journey.
  • Nhizarms
    Nhizarms Posts: 26 Member
    Hi Im Erica an 48
    ive lost 59 lbs and have about 30 more to go ! :smile: for the first time in many years I am finaly under 200 pounds !!!! wooo hoooo
    feel ree to add me as you friend, along with anybody else who wants more encouragement ! I know I can alway use encouragement !
  • Cinflo58
    Cinflo58 Posts: 326 Member
    Hi. I am 54 - I lost 20-24 lbs (it keeps fluctuating) and have about 6 lbs to goal. I have the healthy eating down. Now I am working on fitness.

    I have some great friends on this site that are really supportive. Feel free to add me and we can support each other!

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