Over 40, and struggled for years, found my boost finally!

icmefit
icmefit Posts: 17
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Looking for like minded people to add me as friend. I have finally found the boost I needed and am on my way to being a fit me. My fitness pal friends help me to stay focused. If you have struggled like I have, and want to join a group of friends that are similar, I would love for you be my friend. We can help and support each other :).
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  • peejay34mason
    peejay34mason Posts: 131 Member
    I am 42 and have over the last year rediscovered my MOJO. I would love to buddy up. Sending a request!
  • 20ever
    20ever Posts: 125 Member
    40+ here....LETS GO!
  • gammols
    gammols Posts: 12
    I too have always struggled. I get depressed when I feel like I'm doing the work but the scale doesn't show it. Hoping this will really pull be through.
  • kmk50
    kmk50 Posts: 6 Member
    I am 58. I have lost 25 pounds but would like to lose another 20! Sometimes it is tough to be positive. We all need to keep going!:smile:
  • PeauxPeaux
    PeauxPeaux Posts: 71 Member
    I turn 45 tomorrow :)

    I started January 1....8 weeks or so of this, and I am less than 7 pounds down so far (only 4 showing here as I was using a different tracker. I like this place better.) It feels so SLOW but at least it is progress. I want to keep going in my tutrtley little way plod plod. I do NOT want to crap out. Count me in!
  • JoQuinn523
    JoQuinn523 Posts: 68 Member
    I am doing it slow because I know that is the only way to keep it off. I count calories and workout 30 mins a day.
    My diary is available to view and I am very supportive BUT I expect the same in return:smile:
    If your like me send me a friend request- I am a 46yr old female working on getting MY SEXY BACK:wink:
  • Busichick
    Busichick Posts: 1
    I too am over 40 and have been dealing with car accident issues for over 25 years. It kinda wrecks havoc with my fitness and weight levels! I recently survived massive pulmonary embolisms in both lungs but now get to deal with the 65+ lbs I've gained during the illness/recovery time.

    I'm typically an active person, love cycling, cross country skiing, walking, blading, boarding, hiking, kayaking.....yup if it's out there I'm gonna try it at least once! Weight gain and health issues have definitley slowed me down but I'm not gonna just lay there, I'm gonna get up and fight!

    So....I'm hoping with the help of MFP and maybe some like minded people, to possibly loose some weight before my wedding this year. If I'm really really lucky, I may even be able to get back into some of my old clothes!

    Very open mined to some helpful tips, advice and very willing to return the same.
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    38 on Saturday, is that close enough? I've lost nearly 12 pounds since Christmas. I'm a mom to one 8 year old son, married for 15 years, and work full-time at a high-stress upper management job. That said, yesterday I did Insanity in the morning, yoga at lunch, and Judo practice at night. I'm pretty active and determined to do this!
  • janetsalley
    janetsalley Posts: 122 Member
    lets be friends
  • badzoe
    badzoe Posts: 132 Member
    I'm 44 and on my way to being strong and fit! I signed up for a mud run in May, so I have a goal to work towards. I've been better with my exercise than I've been with my eating, so I have to work on that. Feel free to add me, I could use some more support too!
  • janetsalley
    janetsalley Posts: 122 Member
    12lbs since Christmas? Love the motivation...let's be friends :)
  • GdeVries
    GdeVries Posts: 232 Member
    I'm 42 and I am committed to doing this! I want to be the healthiest me i can be. I try to exercise when i can, and make better food choices. But it sure is hard sometimes. I'd love some more supportive friends!
  • janetsalley
    janetsalley Posts: 122 Member
    lets be friends :)
  • Sew4clownz
    Sew4clownz Posts: 4 Member
    I am a Weight Watchers lifetime member from many years ago. A friend of mine asked me if we could go on Weight Watchers together, but since I haven't been there in such a long time, their point system has me sort of confused. My friend's daughter said she was using myfitnesspal, so I decided to check it out and I totally LOVE IT. I have lost 18 pounds since December (11 from myfitnesspal) and I am really looking forward to getting back in shape. I have gotten motivated to start working out again, and I am really excited to use my food diary every day. I just love the way it tracks everything and keeps my sodium, cholesterol, calorie, etc. ... all the levels within the daily allowance. I would love to be your friend, and we can encourage each other. P. S. I will be 62 in May, but I look and feel a whole lot younger than that. I am a professional clown and do many parties and grand openings throughout the year. I make all my own costumes as well. I also do professional face painting and balloon twisting too. LOVE MY JOB!!
  • ealinn
    ealinn Posts: 38
    40+ Been on a weight loss roller coaster since I was 10. Weight-watchers, Atkins, starvation, shakes, pills... I've tried it all. The only thing that has ever worked is healthy eating combined with exercise. Determined that this time, the weight is going to come off and I'm going to be fit, and be that way for life! Feel free to add me too if you'd like.
  • kaleohone
    kaleohone Posts: 86
    40+...sending my friend request.
  • jamesleesmith
    jamesleesmith Posts: 60 Member
    42 and just starting on the road to fitness.
  • cuddlescreampuff
    cuddlescreampuff Posts: 42 Member
    Hi there...I'm 47 and started my journey in 2011. I lost 23 pounds, but then lost my mind and stopped checking in with MFP. I gained 8 back, and was not happy. Since restarting in January of this year I have lost 4 pounds. I am halfway to my a goal of evicting 40 pounds from my body :smile: yes evicting! I do not "lose" weight...I evict it!! I don't ever want to see it again! If you need someone on your friends list who will encourage and uplift you I'm your gal. Having friends here is so important. It's a driving force, because we're all in this together. Please feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • genablue
    genablue Posts: 52 Member
    Wow, all the 40's and doing so great.....pick me, I would love to share the support.....this has been key for me, the tracking and the support. Good luck to all of us....Fabulous and 40:drinker: :drinker:
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    41
    Feel free to add me.
  • newme1968
    newme1968 Posts: 15
    I am 44 years old and I am excited about get my groove back on. I have lose 5lbs since joining mfp in Feb. 2013. I love the support and motivation I get from mfp. It is a wonderful group of people on this website. I love it! You can add me as a friend and we can support and motivate each other.
  • nightdragon70
    nightdragon70 Posts: 94 Member
    42 here, and back on the weight loss journey for the third time. Have found that everyone on this site is very helpful and brutally honest when you need it. Just what you need to keep on track and not get distracted.
    Anyone can feel free to add. We are all here to support each other.
    Good luck !
  • SlvrBluGoddess
    SlvrBluGoddess Posts: 239 Member
    I'm gonna be 42 in July & need all the help I can get. Go ahead & add me... I'll motivate you & you can motivate me.

    ... that goes for anyone here. All I ask is that you let me know who you are. :)
  • Getyourshineon
    Getyourshineon Posts: 114
    Hey there, 47 in May, and making lifestyle changes and loving this site as it really keeps me on track and I've made great friends in the process.. Started in early Jan and have only seen a 10lb loss with a couple of gains but I am very motivated to getting it right, however, not in a huge hurry as it took half my life to gain and keep it. Good health is where I'm headed.. feel free to add me!

    Thanks,
    Kristi
  • 2abnorth
    2abnorth Posts: 59 Member
    Hi. I'm 49 and did the weight loss journey years ago. Went from 208 to 130 and now am into weight lifting so am up about 10 lbs, and down a lot of flab & inches. Feel free to send me a friend request (please put in where you saw this post.........just cuz I get more requests than I can sometimes handle LOL) Love MFP for keeping me motivated & active. I've learned the only way to lose weight is to just eat healthy, and hide your scale. Know that's a different definition for all!
  • aquaventure
    aquaventure Posts: 29
    i think I hit all of you up with a friend request. If I missed you, sent one my way. I am 55 and decided with the new year that my life was quiet and I no longer had any excuses as to why I wasn't dealing with my weight. We live on a boat and travel all the time but since Christmas we are parked in Key West so that I can focus on me. I am down 8.5 lbs and going at this slow and steady. We will be staying put for another month and now I have to start looking at how to incorporate the exercise into our lifestyle as we begin to move again. Speaking of that I need to pedal my bicycle to the gym and talk to the trainer to set up some one on one training so I can learn what to do outside of the classes.
  • liya368
    liya368 Posts: 122 Member
    Turning 47 in April. Looking for more friends for motivation and support. I will be sending friend requests. Feel free to add me :smile:
  • patty43ck
    patty43ck Posts: 248 Member
    I am 44 and looking for some new friends to help keep me motivated. I was off MFP for about 8 months after getting incredibly frustrated with myself. I have thyroid issues so I am a slow loser but I know I can do this just need to be patient. I feel like I have been gaining and losing the same 5 lbls for over a year now. I work out and try to eat within my calorie restrictions (weekends are the hardest) but something always derails me. I am currently trying an alternate day diet plan where you eat 500 calories on two alternating days and the rest of the week you can eat what you want as long as you don't overindulge. Just need something to work here. I feel like I have tried everything!!
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Over 40 here also, I'm a runner but I didn't become one until in my late 30s, guess I was a late bloomer :bigsmile:

    Add me if you like
  • purplekty
    purplekty Posts: 57 Member
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