40 year old crowd?

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  • HRLaurie614
    HRLaurie614 Posts: 260 Member
    I'm in a similar situation. Work long days in human resources. Single mom (except the one night during the workweek that my son is with my ex. Need motivators in the rom of others in the same boat.
  • NotRailMeat
    NotRailMeat Posts: 509 Member
    42 year young working professional here. I'm fully part of that 10-12 hour a day crowd. Been here on MFP for a little over 2 years, lost almost 40 lbs, stalled out for a while, then gained 5 back. Now I'm here to lose the last 10-15 I couldn't get rid of the first time.

    Anyone is free to add me if they wish.
  • MichaelBrewer2634
    MichaelBrewer2634 Posts: 91 Member
    I work 15 hours a day, drive a lot, and I'm finding ways to get my exercise in during the day. Add me if you'd like. We can keep each other motivated.
  • chelelynn1972
    chelelynn1972 Posts: 23 Member
    I'll be 41 later this year. I am currently an unemployed college graduate (very new experience for me), married with a 6 year old boy. I've never been more than 20 lbs above my ideal but I've never had a lot of self confidence either. I will definitely say that it takes more work the older we get but it is so doable! Good Luck!
  • susheetush
    susheetush Posts: 621 Member
    Is there some sort of etiquette on who FRs who? Coz I've just assumed people would add me... but maybe everyone's thinking that!
  • sarkazm
    sarkazm Posts: 104
    Is there some sort of etiquette on who FRs who? Coz I've just assumed people would add me... but maybe everyone's thinking that!

    Nahh, it's hit and miss. Sometimes you just gotta do the legwork yourself! FR sent!

    Will be 41 in a couple months! Anyone can feel free to add me (except Amy :-P), just mention this post when adding pretty please.
  • karibj2010
    karibj2010 Posts: 264 Member
    I'm 41, 3 kids (23, 17, 15) (and a step daughter (16) and granddaughter (3)), I normally work full-time but since I'm in the tree care business the winter is slow but it will be picking up very, very soon. Currently I've lost about 48+ lbs and have another 40+ to go. The last couple of weeks I've lost my mojo but with Spring right around the corner, I feel good about it coming around again :-) you (OP) and anyone else here, feel free to add me :smile: I'm on daily and do my best to provide motivation and inspiration as I seek from others.
  • andrederosier
    andrederosier Posts: 121 Member
    41 and father of 2 young boys (5 and 6 1/2). Work in call center and on my butt for way too much time tethered to a phone. I started MFP recently but unfortunately internet access restricted at work so got a smartphone and for the last 3 weeks doing good with that and BodyMedia armband to track activity. Add me if you would like. Remember to stay focused and we all have bad days or even weeks. Tracking will show us trends hopefully fast enough that we recognize it and recover. Wish you the best.
  • pixie_pix
    pixie_pix Posts: 157 Member
    Hi all from Germany,
    turning 42 this year and also fulltime working as a HR-Manager trying to split my precious sparetime between whats good for me (sports, socialising, going out doing good stuff, cooking healthy things...) and the things I long to do (power-couching and hardcore-napping).

    But it seems I found a good way do handle it all to make good progress and feeling happy with it and myself.

    Would so feel free to add, contact, write, ask what ever you want.

    may the force be with you :o)
    Andrea
  • mreyescruiseone
    mreyescruiseone Posts: 1
    43 year old mother of two teenagers who keep me extremely busy with their "social and school activites". I'm not asking for much, need to lose about 10 lbs, in the next four months as a have a huge business trip and I certainly want to make the best impression. I am a retired math teacher who started a second career as a travel agent, but am seriously considering returning to the classroom. I'm looking to not only receive but offer some motivation support to anyone who might be having a down day.

    I weigh 160 lbs., and stand at 5 feet 3 inches tall, so the weight really does shown on such a small frame. I've put on over 15 lbs., in one year, stress eating. I feel awful throwing food out, so for a while, I'd eat my plate and then whatever was left on my kids' plates so that it wouldn't go to waste. Boy, was that a mistake!

    Well, enough about me. Looking forward to hearing from many of you. Do your best and no one can accuse you of not giving it your all!

    M
  • wscheel
    wscheel Posts: 2
    Hi - I'm also 40+ and I'm a married, working mom - this is my first day on MFP - I would love to be in touch with someone who is in the same boat for support and ideas. I will send you a friend request. Have a great day!
  • LisaDec1969
    LisaDec1969 Posts: 61 Member
    Hi there I am a 43 yr old mom of 2 boys 16 & 19 feel free to add me :)
  • preshusgem
    preshusgem Posts: 204 Member
    I'm 42 and holding for another 3 weeks. Mom of 7 year old b/g twins. Looking to have more friends in my age group. I log daily with an open diary. If you add me, just let me know which forum you saw me on. I'm 12 weeks into Turbo Fire, going for the full 20 weeks and now incorporating lifting to my routine. Have a great Monday fellow 40+ year olds!
  • Allison22451
    Allison22451 Posts: 686 Member
    Im 40.
    Add me.
    All the cool kids are doing it. ;)
  • jheads
    jheads Posts: 145 Member
    I will be 39 in a couple of months so I guess I'm closer to 40 than 30 =). I'm happily married mom of 5 (3 boys 2 girls age 20,15,11,6 & 2). Always looking for some motivation! Add me if you'd like. =)
  • larsensue
    larsensue Posts: 461 Member
    43 in august. work in Corrections
  • JoeFiesta
    JoeFiesta Posts: 10 Member
    add me at 43
  • IMNotanumber
    IMNotanumber Posts: 18 Member
    Turning 40 soon and excited to lose more weight before the big day. Friend me and maybe we can motivate each other.
  • efalthzik
    efalthzik Posts: 8
    Add me to this crowd. I am 46 and spend a lot of time behind a desk every day at work. Please feel free to add me as I need all the support I can get. My goal is to drop about 50-60 pounds when all is said and done.

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