Women in early 30's who are SUCCESSFULLY losing weight?

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  • msudaisy28
    msudaisy28 Posts: 267 Member
    I'm 32. Started gaining weight slowly after college, then lost 35 pounds before my wedding at 26. Slowly gained it back and more after the wedding :( Started losing weight this go around in November 2011 and lost 70 pounds in 11 months then maintained for the rest of 2012. I have been very lax in 2013 and gained 30 of those 70 back, so now my ticker reads 40 lost. But I'm back on track and logging every day again! Anyone who wants is welcome to add me!
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    I'm 33, and started this back in I think Oct 2012. I was doing OK, and then gained a lot over the holidays, and then maintained for what seemed like the LONGEST time, but it was just a few months.
    I have changed my calorie intake from 1200 to 1300 to 1400 to 1350, and now to 1510. The latest number I got from the TDEE - 20% which is working out much better for me.
    My weight finally started to move in the right direction!

    I also started working out every day so I expect my weight to do weird things for a few weeks, before stabilizing and then dropping. :smile:
    Feel free to add! I like new friends. :bigsmile:
  • starcrost79
    starcrost79 Posts: 36
    Hi there! I'm 33 and have been on MFP since 11/26/12. I'm down just under 45 pounds so far! Feel free to add me. :o)
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    34. Have an 8mo old. I did not workout the whole preg, gained 40lbs and am just now back to pre-preg weight. Started working out 2mos ago again. Trying to get rid of the skinnyfat.
  • Melissa26point2
    Melissa26point2 Posts: 177 Member
    I was 30 when I first started losing (feb 2010). in the last 2 years, I have lost almost 40 lbs, gotten down to 125lbs, am fitter than ever, and training for my 2nd half marathon. I have the metabolism of a teenage boy now.

    I think the key for me was changing my eating. I eat 90-95% clean now. And running! I have come to looooove it. I try to log about 75 miles a month

    Feel free to add me too
  • CM9178
    CM9178 Posts: 1,251 Member
    You can add me. I'm 35 and I started at 208 on Jan 2, 2013. Down to 179.4 right now! My first goal is 170 or less by vegas (the end of may) And my second goal is 155 pounds. I might want to lose more wont be sure until I get there.
    We are very similar. I am 34, started at 217 in March 2012. I am down to 175.8 right now. My most current short term goal is 170 or less by Punta Cana (middle of May), and my ultimate goal weight is 135 lbs.
    Feel free to add me!
  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
    33 and lost 26 ish lbs between last May and Feb. Stayed at maintenance until April 1st when I decided to do a trial "bulk" cycle to gain some lean mass. Yep, I'm trying to gain weight right now, but come May 1st I'll be back to the "cut" cycle to lean back down to around 20% body fat. It is possible to be successful even in our 30's. We just need to be patient and keep at it. I'm always open to friend requests.
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  • BflSaberfan
    BflSaberfan Posts: 1,272
    I'm 31 - lost quite a bit so far. Was easier in my 20's
  • UrbanLotus
    UrbanLotus Posts: 1,163 Member
    I'm 33 with a host of metabolism issues :\. I've lost 18lbs in 3 months but its starting to seem like I plateau for a few weeks and lose a couple then, it has def slowed down. My diary is open if you or anyone wants to add me (just send a message please!)
  • lyndyloolaa
    lyndyloolaa Posts: 79 Member
    Hi :)

    I'm 30 and trying to lose another 28lbs, since starting my journey I've lost about 28lbs (not all while being on MFP). Feel free to add me guys! x
  • ChantalAguiar
    ChantalAguiar Posts: 55 Member
    Oh please add me! Also I don't have many friends since joining and could use some so feel free!
  • bluskies01
    bluskies01 Posts: 72 Member
    I'll be 30 in about 5 weeks. I've lost 22 lbs so far, but I have a longgg way to go to even be out of the obese category. :/
  • corisg
    corisg Posts: 12 Member
    Hi! I'm 34 and have lost 44 lbs total since starting Aug 2012. Most of my weight was lost with Phentermine (doctor prescribed). Feb 25th I started INSANITY. With INSANITY my weight went up 12 lbs but I lost inches. Slowly now my weight is coming back down and I'm still losing inches. It will be hard and you will have good days and bad days but it is all worth it. Feel free to add me.
  • Vicki685
    Vicki685 Posts: 51 Member
    I'm so very nearly 32. I started loosing weight about this time last year but I haven't really been trying very hard since Christmas. I've got to the stage where I'm pretty much happy with my shape and size which is probably why I've slowed down. I would like to get closer to a healthy BMI and would like to work on some muscle definition (which will involve lifting at some point I guess). Feel free to add me.
  • chasetwins
    chasetwins Posts: 702 Member
    37 yr old yo yo dieter here :) LOL - I have tried them all but MFP has been the one that makes the most sense to me (I use tdee-%) method.
    I stalled out using 1200 cals - and would not lose or gain so i switched it

    I now have close to 1500 cals as I can get - do not eat my cals back but I use Zumba every day. The first week I changed to tdee- % I lost 3 lbs :)

    Over all since Jan 1 I have lost 14 lbs - was easier and faster years ago but we can still lose now!

    Hi - I am new to this -just joined- what is tree-%
    I'm 38 trying to lose 15 pounds -I should eat about 1250 calories which seems really low . . . maybe I should try for 1400 because I don't think I'm going to be very successful otherwise . . . also trying to do 30 day shred everyday and hoping for better weather so I can walk

    Tdee-% - follow this thread it helped me and so many others :)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013?hl=road+map
  • rekite2000
    rekite2000 Posts: 218 Member
    34 for another week. My highest was 223 right after my second baby in December 2012. Down to 189 right now. I am doing JM Body Revolution and also TDEE method. Want to lose at least 30 more lbs and see how I feel. I am so happy to have muscles showing again! Feel free to add if you like.
  • ccmccoy09
    ccmccoy09 Posts: 284 Member
    33 yrs old (when did THAT happen??); I've always been a gym-goer but didn't really get serious with lifting, intense workouts, and eating well until Aug 2011 and have dropped about 20 lbs total. I also took up running which has led to a complete lifestyle change. I was down to goal size (solid 6) but gained a little when work got busy.

    HIIT, heavy lifting, eating more when I'm lifting more, running, and avoiding alcohol and sweets is what's working for me. The big problem for me is not allowing my running to make me feel like I have permission to eat whatever I want.

    Friend request sent!

    ETA: I also switched to TDEE-% to calculate calories in vs. calories out when I hit a plateau:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/912920-in-place-of-a-road-map-3-2013?hl=road+map
  • CM9178
    CM9178 Posts: 1,251 Member
    I'm 32. Started gaining weight slowly after college, then lost 35 pounds before my wedding at 26. Slowly gained it back and more after the wedding :( Started losing weight this go around in November 2011 and lost 70 pounds in 11 months then maintained for the rest of 2012. I have been very lax in 2013 and gained 30 of those 70 back, so now my ticker reads 40 lost. But I'm back on track and logging every day again! Anyone who wants is welcome to add me!
    We are at a similar place right now. Sending you a friend request!
  • Zelinna
    Zelinna Posts: 207 Member
    Feel free to add me. I am 31 and have been slowly losing since Aug 2012. I have been taking my time and not cutting too much out so that I know I will be able to continue this lifestyle for a long time.

    I have always been bigger but gained 20 pounds when I moved to a different province and stopped many of the activities that had allowed me to maintain my weight. Since I lost that 20 I am a bit addicted and want to keep going until I am in the healthy range for my height.
  • HunterTrouble
    HunterTrouble Posts: 24 Member
    Please add me! It would be nice to have some friends that are in the same boat as me!

    I am 33 years old and have lost about 7 pounds since January before starting MFP (again) last week. Lost 1 pound. I am trying to dedicate myself to becoming healthy.
  • Colombianchick29
    Colombianchick29 Posts: 298 Member
    I'm turning 30 this July! been working on my weight loss sionce January this year and down 18 lbs so far!! Woohooooooo
  • Brynne1234
    Brynne1234 Posts: 52 Member
    Hi. I'm 32 and still have about 50 lbs to lose. Anyone can feel free to add me :happy:
  • mikkieup
    mikkieup Posts: 12 Member
    31 y/o mom of a 2 y/o...i'm a phys ed teacher and stay active but can't stop eating! trying to get my body to look like it should after all the activity I do!

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