Looking for other 40-50 age group w/ motivation to be fit.

Hello, I am looking to create a support group for other 40- 50 ish people who are experiencing the effects of the dreaded aging. I am 51 year old female, working w/ a trainer and journaling each day yet having a hard time losing the weight. I hear the hormone stories and the aging stories yet I have been a believer that good nutrition and exercise are key. Looking for others interested in support, sharing tips, or who have the ablility to be positive and motivating. Interested?
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  • jujuki47
    jujuki47 Posts: 84 Member
    count me in pleeze?
  • ChangingDad
    ChangingDad Posts: 14 Member
    44 and fighting it everyday...not so much the hormones of course but pretty sure I'm stuck with the love handles and there are days where it's only the motivation of friends and my kids that keep me going. Count me in.
  • TeaGuy55
    TeaGuy55 Posts: 4
    Count me in. 58 and fighting the downhill slide daily.
  • summersbest
    summersbest Posts: 194 Member
    I'm new to this site but interested in joining. 48 and have finally taken back control of my weight and health issues.
  • eileen0515
    eileen0515 Posts: 408 Member
    Me too! I've lost 45 pounds and getter closer to goal. I feel like I'm aging backwards.
  • skinnyinmt
    skinnyinmt Posts: 11 Member
    GREAT for you!! I am with you! I did all the responsibility thing early - worked hard w my career... now playing hard and enjoying my life more than ever. I say we are like a fine wine getting better everyday! :)
  • hap2010
    hap2010 Posts: 101 Member
    Almost 44 here, full menopause (surgical) so I know what you mean about hormones and the challenges of keeping ahead of aging. I have learned that exercise and diet have so much more effect on hormones and the side effects of menopause then any medicine will ever have. I am not growing old gracefully, I plan on kicking butt the entire time :laugh:
  • skinnyinmt
    skinnyinmt Posts: 11 Member
    Well Hello!!
    Thanks for responding and joining! I am not that tech savy so not sure how we keep a group open but I am sure together we will figure it out. I am meeting w/ a private fitness trainer tomorrow who helps women/men interested in fitness and body building competitions to be successful. I've been stuck for a bit and getting frustrated. I am happy to share tips he gives me. Would love to hear any tips/advise you all have. I have my diary/journals open so please feel free to review. I love licorice and a nice grey goose and tonic now and then so please don't tell me to give those up, lol!! Looking forward to creating a supportive community.
    Thanks!
  • jabadahut
    jabadahut Posts: 16
    52 fighting weight and diabetes
  • I'm in! 52 and started working out last June along with meeting with a dietician. The weight just isn't coming off :(
  • Ari112233
    Ari112233 Posts: 91 Member
    Count me in. 53 here
  • aidensanma
    aidensanma Posts: 36 Member
    Me too, 53 and slow going but I am winning!
  • 45 and feeling the same.
  • pelleld
    pelleld Posts: 363 Member
    Turning 50 in July. I've been on maintenance for almost 2 years but still looking to improve myself. Peri-menopausal so totally get the hormone thing! Count me in please :)
  • dreambodin2011
    dreambodin2011 Posts: 166 Member
    join me in please sounds like a great idea.

    45 here...wait.....what? 45??!! when did that happen?
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    44 here...me too please. ::Looks around::
    there sure are a lot of us, we roll mad deep yo :bigsmile:
  • TheEffort
    TheEffort Posts: 1,028 Member
    I'd be interested...will be turning 45 this year.

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  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    46...I've been here since April 2011 and am a half-marathoner in training. :drinker:
  • Sure! 45 yrs old and lost over 40 lbs so far...would like to lose another 20 or so.
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    Almost 44 here, full menopause (surgical)

    Me too, with the menopause thing. Fun, ain't it? :laugh:
  • I'm game! Although I was very fit and healthy in my 20's, I've neglected my health for years and am now overweight and out of shape. I'm working with a trainer and watching my intake. He wants me to eat 4-6 times/day, so I try to do that in small portions. I've lost 10 pounds! :)
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    Please feel free to join The Ladies Who Lunch group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/9239-the-ladies-who-lunch

    We are fabulous women over 40 who love to cook, eat, and entertain, while getting (staying) healthy. We share menu ideas, exercise options, eating out tips, and a host of clues to navigating our ever-changing bodies (yikes!) and health surprises.

    And as of today, there are 1700 of us!
  • annetteellison1
    annetteellison1 Posts: 20 Member
    I'm in. Anyone who wants, please feel free to friend request me. The support is much needed!
  • 1diggs
    1diggs Posts: 35 Member
    count me in I will be turning 50 in September
  • annetteellison1
    annetteellison1 Posts: 20 Member
    Forgot to mention that I'm 48.
  • jackasia
    jackasia Posts: 2
    hi new to this site i'm a proud 44 old mom f 2 and a stroke survivor of nearly 3 years count me in please
  • 1Mrsmcdilbert
    1Mrsmcdilbert Posts: 44 Member
    I am 47 and would love to be included in this group. :)
  • HappyBayou
    HappyBayou Posts: 28 Member
    I'm in. 42 years old, feeling the excitement over beginning a new weight lifting habit (that I haven't actually--heh--started yet.). Would love to get motivated into action with everyone.
  • mikester66
    mikester66 Posts: 45 Member
    Wow I am turning 47 in April, would love to be part of this group. Feel free to add me:-)
  • fercar3000
    fercar3000 Posts: 286 Member
    Count me in , almost 44 here , I started working out about 5-6 weeks ago and dropping fat and building muscle so far ... it feels great :D