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

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  • Calliope610
    Calliope610 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I am 50, and my short term goal is to be under 200lbs when I turn 51 in June.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    anyone can add me.
  • hi to all those trying to loose weight im 51 and just come back to myfitness pal after giving weight watchers a try and not losong any weight, so am giving this a try i wish you all a very good luck
  • jraines1973
    jraines1973 Posts: 231 Member
    Hi I'll be 40 in may and Im not upset about it!!! :bigsmile:
  • Sandra_M
    Sandra_M Posts: 41 Member
    48 and determined to lose weight and get a bit fitter...
  • Queenb1212
    Queenb1212 Posts: 108 Member
    47 and loving it!!
  • MarieG2023
    MarieG2023 Posts: 61 Member
    Turning 50 later this year...I enjoy being part of MFP. I've recommitted myself to a healthier lifestyle.
  • 58 here. Started out at 172lb. Work in entertainment business. Had beer belly I wasn't happy with. Got diagnosed with HEPC1a three weeks ago. That was the motivator. A bunch of the kids I work with work out .. some have lost 30-40 lbs in past six to nine months. One introduced me to MFP. I've been religious about the food I eat. Stopped drinking beer. Stopped smoking. Target food = 500 calories a meal + 300 calories in snacks, all high in super foods. Been doing Nordic training three days a week = 400 calories at a time. Taking up corerobics program in two weeks three days a week. Best friend gave me a bike for xmas --- will begin riding as soon as spring arrives. Want to be 145 with abs and strong legs by Aug 3. I will begin HEP treatments following festival season Sept 1. Want to run marathon for my 60th birthday in 2015.

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  • peepsqueek
    peepsqueek Posts: 54 Member
    Just turned 47 :)
  • mousemom18
    mousemom18 Posts: 172 Member
    Hi, I just turned 50 last Friday.

    Happy belated birthday! I'll be 50 in October.

    Looks like we've lost the same amount of weight.

    I'm pretty fit. Have run a few half marathons in the last ten years. But I really like food. Good food. Logging it has been a real eye-opener and when you see the calories add up you think twice about another glass of wine or bowl of noodles. Since I make the meals at home it's not a problem to swap chicken and fish for beef and pasta.

    My reasons for wanting to lose weight are purely shallow. I want to wear skinny clothes. And boots that fit over my calves. And white jeans. And not have to choose clothes that minimize/downplay/cover up. And not have to squeeze into things.

    My husband couldn't care less. And I'm not worried about my health. I have a BMI of 25 and I'd like to get to 21. Can anyone relate?
  • I will be 47 in May... Want to lose about 100lbs ~
  • Libi_KK
    Libi_KK Posts: 572 Member
    I'm 42 (just turned on Boxing Day) and I feel that age is just a number. Every day, hour, minute, second. you get older. I learned a lot getting here; had some fantastic experiences and some not so fantastic.

    I really enjoy MFP and like it much more than WW or SP, both of which I have a free membership.
  • trudy246
    trudy246 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi im 51 x
  • zahid222
    zahid222 Posts: 233 Member
    50, female
  • burbunya
    burbunya Posts: 23 Member
    47 in July!
  • Dan4495
    Dan4495 Posts: 130 Member
    Hey everybody. I'm 54....That used to be old but doesn't sound so old anymore.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    53 next week (firefighters are on standby for all the birthday cake candles....).

    Maintaining, not losing, although I might sneak off a few more pounds.
  • aseymour13
    aseymour13 Posts: 788 Member
    56 yrs old, soon to be 57. had hip replacement surgery a year ago and trying to get back to health and good shape. Can't do everything I used to but I can certainly change some of the habits I developed!
  • raiderlifer53
    raiderlifer53 Posts: 23 Member
    81 lbs is impressive, how much more to go?
  • sassynkp
    sassynkp Posts: 148 Member
    Hey everyone! 41 years old and just start MFP this week! Looking forward to sharing stories with each other!
  • reformation1
    reformation1 Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 51. I lost 13 pounds on Ideal Protein last April and continue to maintain my loss :)
  • pblevitt
    pblevitt Posts: 8 Member
    Nearing the latter. Time to start repairs.
  • christinaw65
    christinaw65 Posts: 11 Member
    hi im in my mid 40s trying hard to lose some weight feel free to add me

    anyone can add me
  • kendunn579
    kendunn579 Posts: 391 Member
    54 going on 24, hi
  • griff7809
    griff7809 Posts: 611 Member
    Hi....40 here going on 14. LOL
  • smileyjules70
    smileyjules70 Posts: 23 Member
    Hi

    Im 42 and trying to loose weight!
  • Hi I am 47 and joined tonight. Aiming to lose 47lbs! Need my self esteem back :-)
  • M, 40, joined today........!
  • I'm 58 years old. Decided to go on a 3 year journey. The first year I am going to put myself in position to begin athletic training (lose weight, walk). The second year (2014) I am going to train athletically, and then in 2015, I am going to compete in the 60-64 age group in the USTA Masters Track and Field meets. I am two months into a 36 month journey, and as of now I am right on track!
  • tedlujan13
    tedlujan13 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm nearly 53 years young. Have been watching what I eat for eight months now.
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