40 yr old female looking for weight loss buddies

ursus_feminus
ursus_feminus Posts: 38 Member
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I began my weight-loss journey (again) last year as I was getting close to the big 4-0 and realized that I really enjoyed my life and want to live it as long as possible! I managed to lose about 55 pounds with WW .. but my motivation waned and I gained back 15 just before the New Year. With my hubby's encouragement, I decided to try MFP which I started in January. I've been doing to the gym off / on and trying to manage my caloric intake.. however, I haven't managed to lose more than 7 pounds. I would like to find some weight loss buddies to help push me forward on this challenging journey.
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  • gregre04
    gregre04 Posts: 91
    You can add me to your list, we all struggle and need support.
  • kss1231
    kss1231 Posts: 167 Member
    Hello, I'm in the same boat. Pushing 43 this year and generally feel terrible about my body. Would love to support you on your journey.
  • MichiganJen
    MichiganJen Posts: 40 Member
    I understand how that goes! Friend away!

    Applies to anyone here. Really. I can use all the help I can get! LOL!
  • gemkat13
    gemkat13 Posts: 60
    You can add me too!!
  • tryttej
    tryttej Posts: 18 Member
    Feel free to friend me. I'm 41, and have been at this seriously (this time!) for about 9 months. I've lost about 60 pounds so far, hoping for 30-40 more. Good luck with your journey!
  • mcoh73
    mcoh73 Posts: 1
    Hello! I've just started - I'll be 40 at the end of the yearso I'm keen to look good and feel better. I want my hub to take me on a nice beach holiday (so I want to look "not bad" in a swimsuit - not expecting miracles!). We can support each other. You've done so well so far even if you did put a little bit back on. You've still lost a lot which is really good. Wish I could do that too!
  • genthehen78
    genthehen78 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi, not sure how all this forum stuff works but I would love to have motivational buddies. I will be 40 in August and I really need to shift some weight before then! I hope we can all inspire and motivate each other.
  • yvonnell
    yvonnell Posts: 2 Member
    Hi you can add me, on the same journey i will be 42 this year and want better overall health!!!
  • yvonnell
    yvonnell Posts: 2 Member
    Sure you can add me, this journey requires support. But I am sure we can reach our goals!!
  • jenniferswooten
    jenniferswooten Posts: 137 Member
    Hi- You can add me. I will be 42 this year and have made it my mission to spend this year working on me and my health.
  • Loveslupins
    Loveslupins Posts: 67 Member
    Me too! Almost 42 and really feeling the metabolism slow down...it's so hard to lose 10 pounds!
  • catbit
    catbit Posts: 28
    Add me! I am almost 43 and determined to make my body better at 43 than at 42!!!
  • jadeyq1
    jadeyq1 Posts: 178 Member
    Would love to help you on your journey. Will send you a friend request now :) x
  • Lovemydounts
    Lovemydounts Posts: 199 Member
    You can add me .im 45 and trying to lose weight before summer comes .
  • mywieghtmustcomeoff
    mywieghtmustcomeoff Posts: 11 Member
    I understand where you are, im 36 and dont want the weight to sit around forever. When you want to chat and converse about our workout?:smile:
  • marthajo1
    marthajo1 Posts: 68 Member
    Feel free to add me too! I am 40 and focused! FINALLY :)
  • Nigelfightingfit
    Nigelfightingfit Posts: 27 Member
    49 and flabby and I definitely need support, so I am more tan happy to send some in the other direction. Feel free to add me :0)
  • josh0208
    josh0208 Posts: 20 Member
    You can add me. I'm 42 and am in the same situation. Started back up the beginning of January and have been able to lose 10.5 pounds.
  • HeatherTransformed
    HeatherTransformed Posts: 213 Member
    You know you can do this, since you've already had success. Just take it one day at a time and move on from your mistakes. Send a friend request if you want. Peer support is really helpful!! :o)
  • ph0enix74
    ph0enix74 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm nearing 40 and on a mission to lose 80 pounds (so far I've lost 19 since mid-January)...please friend away...anyone! I know I can use all the encouragement I can get, and I try to stay positive for all of my buddies! :wink:
  • 3foldchord
    3foldchord Posts: 2,918 Member
    I'm 41. I need to exercise more, lift weights maybe. Add me!
  • valeriemholden
    valeriemholden Posts: 27 Member
    You can add me, I'm 43 and joined MFP about 1 1/2 months ago. I'm on daily and really working hard. I love it!
  • michelleLynette
    michelleLynette Posts: 289 Member
    Your welcome to add me
  • CarolsLife66
    CarolsLife66 Posts: 14 Member
    You can add me! I am 46 female struggling too!
  • NicS69
    NicS69 Posts: 40 Member
    I'm just starting out here at MFP but have done the yo yo thing for years. I would love to be friends with all of you on here. It sounds like we would be a great group to encourage each other.

    I'm 43 and looking to lose about 40 pounds or so. I'd like to look 1/2 decent this summer for a change instead of covering up with big baggy tshirts.

    Good luck to all and please friend away! :smile:
  • lisag2007
    lisag2007 Posts: 130
    I will be 42 this year. Mom to an almost 3 year old, so I need to stay as fit as possible to keep up with him. I don't have a lot to lose, but I still struggle with eating well and exercising as much as I should. Winter time makes it hard....all you want to do is eat comfort food and veg on the couch. Feel free to add me and good luck on your journey. :wink:
  • jmom376
    jmom376 Posts: 234 Member
    Hi, please feel free to add me (I welcome all new friends :)

    I am turning 45 this year. I have been on WW before too, but have managed to gain all of the weight back plus some friends. I restarted my weight loss journey on January 11 at 272 lbs and have lost 23 pounds so far. I have done it by tracking everything I eat, trying to eat at least 3 to 4 vegetables a day, eating more protein, and almost entirely cutting all fried foods, oils, mayonnaise, and butter (all trigger foods for my IBS) out of my diet. I also try to walk between 3-5 miles a day (I use a pedometer to track it) and just joined a gym. BTW: I still have a chocolate desert every night before I go to bed if I have calories available.

    I still have a lot to learn and have a long journey ahead of me, so I welcome all new friends.
  • BunnieMommie
    BunnieMommie Posts: 680 Member
    OP, sending you a request. Anyone can add me. Turned 42 last month and am determined to get healthy and stay that way! :smile:
  • OzWoolMum
    OzWoolMum Posts: 1
    Hi - you can also add me too! I am a 43yr old mum just starting out :smile:
  • mikester66
    mikester66 Posts: 45 Member
    I am 46 and allways willing to add my support for anyone who needs it:-)

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