Hi! I'm 41 and have been using MFP since January 2013. I love this site, and I love the support and encouragement I've been getting from my buddies! I'm sending a friend request.

Welcome to the family,I'm here to help too!

40 Here and know exactly what you mean about taking care of others and not yourself. My baby headed to kindergarten this year so I have more time for myself and I'm going to take advantage of it. Friend me if you would like.

Hi Im Bridgette and new to the program and could use all the support I can use....Im also need a local san diego walking excercise partner...Sure would help...I founda forum for this under search but it was real old and didnt have a way for me to post....Thank you all you 40+ fabo people and WE CAN DO IT HOORAY!! Bridgett:flowerforyou:

Hello Bridgette .....
As my "walking partner" I used an app on my phone called "Cardio Trainer". I love the ability to track my distance, speed and calories burned AND it keeps a history for me. (an upcoming feature to the app is the ability to add 'friends' ..... I can't wait for that one.)

Hi I'm Tim or Zilla, I'm 46 ex power lifter. I do 3 days of power lifting and 3 days of crossfit. 6'3" 245-250
Man I'm tired today. Wish to lose 25 lbs. but don't wanna lose strength or muscle. Very slow process. Single full time dad with 13 year old boy and 18 year old girl. Sometimes feel guilty about working out and not being at home to take care of the kids but they want me to keep it up.

You can add me if you like!

Hi, I'm Suzanne. 43yrs old, sigle mom. want to lose my "front bum" and about 15-20lbs. Not exactly overweight (18.89%body fat) but VERY uncomfortable in my skin. used to weigh less than 120lbs and now working my way back to that from 140lbs. very hard work as I have always eaten what I wanted whenever I wanted and did not even know what a carb was until January... My 10 yr old daughter is very supportive but still fell guilty havign to haul her to my classes 3X/week and keeping her up past 9PM. Not sure how else to do it though.

Hey Sandra...I too am new to MFP and have allot of weight to lose. I have 2 older children that also are out of the house. I too have always been the type to take care of everyone else first until recently when I decided I am no good to others if I don't put me first! I need to be healthier because I have a 5 year old and at 46(47 this month) I need to be able to keep up.
We can do this!

Hi, I'm Randall and 43 and started using MFP recently and it really helps. I am looking for more friends too, so feel free to friend me and we can help support each other.

Hello, Sandra.
I'm new to the group also. I'm a 42 yr. old WW flunk-out. I've been following MFP for 2 weeks, working out 3-4 times a week (45 mins cardio 2 days and pilates the other 2) and I've already shed 3 lbs. I knew I could do it, I just needed the right balance. Lots more work to do.

Hi Sandra! It sounds like you are writing about me I am not new to mfp but I haven't really used it in a couple years. I have quite a bit of weight to drop too and I am determined to get my swagger back! It seems like the pounds just crept their way on while I was busy taking care of everyone else but myself. I would like to give you some support and encouraging words too!