Over 40 & taking care of yourself?

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  • suaku
    suaku Posts: 45
    Turned 50 last year and dropped 140+ pounds through nothing more complicated than more exercise, smaller portions, and the help of MyFitnessPal.

    And you're right that attitude makes a big difference. Went to two reunions this past year and some people looked 10+ years younger than their actual age while some others looked 20+ years older than they really are -- a positive attitude, daily exercise, healthy diet, and not smoking seems to make a big difference (good genetics don't hurt either -- LOL!).
  • SameMe_JustLess
    SameMe_JustLess Posts: 245 Member
    I have had my 40th birthday party 3 times. Not because I am sad to be 40, but because its a great excuse to have fun!!

    Anyone is free to add me for support!
  • mattyb1971
    mattyb1971 Posts: 44
    41 and having a great time changing my crappy habits. Feel free to add me!
  • Louiseisme
    Louiseisme Posts: 73
    I'm 43 and in better shape than in my younger years. I'm here and enjoying life every day. Friend Request Sent.
  • CrazyAnne
    CrazyAnne Posts: 217 Member
    Hey everyone!! I want to interact with other people over 40 who don't think that life is friggin over or that we are "old". Sheesh. I went to my 20 year class reunion and could not believe all the people who just totally let themselves go and think that 40 is half way to dead. That's totally not my attitude! I have just as much energy and I am just as healthy (minus the baby weight lol) as I was in my 20's and I want to keep it that way! If you are positive, and are working toward fit and healthy - friend me!!

    ~~Cheryl~~


    Just turned 40 this past November. Feel free to add me as a friend :)
  • RobfromLakewood
    RobfromLakewood Posts: 684
    Funny enough, I was in great shape at 40 and not because of the age, but lifestyle turned fat and lazy, now I'm 46 and almost reversed the 5+ years of getting fat and lazy. I've run a few marathons, but this decade is when I go under 4 hours! It would be nice to have some more friends my age, since my wife just turned 30. :laugh:
  • deanadimples
    deanadimples Posts: 419 Member
    I'll be 44 in July and it doesn't bother me a bit. I'm still VERY young at heart. I don't feel like I did much living until I was in my late 30s. I'm just getting started!!!

    Just the other night my 2nd oldest daughter (17) said "I wonder what it would be like if you got all ripped? It would be weird to have a mom that people call a MILF". I said I'm not now??? bahahaha

    I'm hoping she gets a chance to find out!! :tongue:
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Uh ...... Yeah!!!! Never felt so sure if myself!!! It does help, of course, that my children are almost grown:)
  • glennstoudt
    glennstoudt Posts: 403 Member
    40 is halfway to average US max lifespan but the key word is average.
    60 is the new 40,.80 is the new 60.
    Rock on people. Take care of yourselves.
  • CasiiD
    CasiiD Posts: 22 Member
    42 here and finally feel like I'm coming into my own! I can run a few miles more than I could at 20 or 30 too. ;-)

    Add me if you can stand hanging with another forty-something, lol.
  • slimcakelady
    slimcakelady Posts: 81 Member
    I will turn 41 in September, even though I look like I just graduated from college. Often get mistaken for my 6th grade students, but I think its because I'm 5'3".
  • Theresa8267
    Theresa8267 Posts: 16 Member
    Friend me. I am 45, 46 in June. Love to have positive friends.
  • creativecarrie
    creativecarrie Posts: 2 Member
    I turned 54 in January and I have to believe that my best days are ahead. It is true. And at the same time I am learning to enjoy today and be happy now even though I may not weigh what I want. I am valuable now at my current weight as I will be when the goal is reached.
  • MissAssister
    MissAssister Posts: 6
    Loving life at 42. Just got engaged to Mr Right :) Until my accident and subsequent weight gain I was a triathlete and mountaineer so life definitely does not stop at 40!!!
  • chillstr
    chillstr Posts: 4
    I'm a newbie on here. 55 and trying to get back into shape after some years of dormancy. Trying to oversome some disabilities and still work out. I could use some friends to help keep me motivated and to read their success stories. I wasn't ready to share this part of my life for a while but with medication revisions etc. I now feel that I can do it!!! Add me as a friend.
  • NeverTooLateForChange
    NeverTooLateForChange Posts: 131 Member
    I will be 41 in June. I am happier and healthier than I have been as an adult. 40 is the new 10!
  • mikester66
    mikester66 Posts: 45 Member
    I am 46 and have a whole lot of living ahead of me yet:)

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