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

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  • GottaHavePav
    GottaHavePav Posts: 22 Member
    I'm in
  • Count me in please, I will be 50 this year
  • mazdauk
    mazdauk Posts: 1,380 Member
    Count me in please! I'm 48 and when I went for my last BC scrip the nurse was pulling a loooooong face about me still having it and "had I thought about something else" (the other nurse there had previously said to me "hang on with it as long as you want/feel comfortable!). Despite never having smoked, having lost 21lb this year, no history of heart disease in the family....grrrrrrr. Don't want to be old and unfit so any support here will be great (although I know nothing can stop me getting old, I don't want to FEEL old!)
  • Snooozie
    Snooozie Posts: 3,465 Member
    Morning !

    Just saw this topic and thought I'd drop in to say welcome and let any new people know there are a number of groups on the site specifically for those of us trying to get healthy and fit at this age - while everyone on MFP offers great support, its sometimes nice to have others who are in the same boat (so to speak lol) and can relate to the challenges unique to women of our age - like the joy of menopause and why it's a lot harder NOW than 20 years ago?? :bigsmile:

    A few of the group names I can think of are Ladies Who Lunch, Women 50+, and one I'm in called the Menopausal Mad Hatters .... if you use the search feature in groups you will be able to browse through them all... just thought I'd share in case anyone didn't know about the groups - I remember when I first got here it took a while to find my way around!

    :happy:
  • kerri55345
    kerri55345 Posts: 11 Member
    Count me in.... 44 years old and would love friends to help me stay motivated and that I can cheer on too :)! Please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • beachgod
    beachgod Posts: 567 Member
    I'm 52 and new here, count me in!
  • obrientp
    obrientp Posts: 546 Member
    I'm 46, and I've been gaining and losing the same 5-8 pounds for the last several years. Some wisdom is starting to sink in, so maybe I'm beginning to get a handle on this whole fitness thing.
  • nutmeg62
    nutmeg62 Posts: 4
    Hi All, I'm Meg, 51 and losing it ever so slowly. Since last Sept/Oct I have lost 9 kg. I live in Brisbane and would love more online friends to help keep motivated. Anyone interested in trying a 5 or 10 km marathon?


    In real life I seem to have motivated some family to try and address weight issues, so I am really pleased as I know I am not the only one needs to lose weight. Hopefully we can all create a fitter and healthier society.
  • Great!
    I am looking for the same type of support system. I am 50 and struggling to maintain MIND,BODY and SOUL...:smile:
    I'm In!!
  • You can count me in!
  • 44 and fighting the battle everyday, count me in
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  • Im 49 and happy to help anyone fight the fight
  • demmy2012
    demmy2012 Posts: 16 Member
    Hi, count me in please. Just turned 46 years and I believe in determination and focus. In need of motivation too. I have been getting support from friends but more motivation will go a long way.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    48 I have a lot of health issues. Some weight related. I am aiming at losing 45 lbs by the end of the year, give or take a few. I will be ecstatic if I lose 40 and you won't get me to shut up if I lose over 50.
  • Count me in 50 yrs old and going strong...trying to get fit again and knock off 20 - 30 lbs and keep it off...I work out 1 hr. 4 - 5 days a week. I am 184 now and would like to get as close to 160...anything past that I don't believe I look healthy.
  • barbara4599
    barbara4599 Posts: 114 Member
    And me! 43 and struggling with the weight and general feeling of blah that accompanies it. Working to eat better and exercise!
  • tlrushia
    tlrushia Posts: 4 Member
    45 here. Have been struggling all my adult life with my weight, but sure has been a lot worse since I hit that wonderful age of 40.. Would love to talk with others in the same boat..
  • fitbugfreak
    fitbugfreak Posts: 86 Member
    I just added you :)
  • KellyJoDay
    KellyJoDay Posts: 14
    Add Me if you like I will be 49 June 5
  • taxevazion
    taxevazion Posts: 6
    Count me in...
    I'm 47.... Currently I have lost 65 lbs...
  • dittmarml
    dittmarml Posts: 351 Member
    I'm in - about to be 56 and losing the same 5-8 pounds for past two years :)
  • Recently hit the big 40....anyone wanting to add me please do so. I could also use the support.
  • cicigavgab3
    cicigavgab3 Posts: 13 Member
    You can add me as a friend and count me into group
    ....I am feeling the same struggles....I had lost 28 pounds easily 3 yrs ago and then last year with the stress of my first , and oldest child going off to college put 18 of it back on...this time around it has been slow but mfp has been a big help!
  • ghayes1954
    ghayes1954 Posts: 7 Member
    I'm 58! Doing 1200 and doing Zumba and strength training. 11 lbs. gone and 45 to go!
  • ekmanning50
    ekmanning50 Posts: 21 Member
    Count me in! I will be 50 next month. I can sure relate to hormone changes and hot flashes, too!!! Exercise does seem to help decrease them, though.
  • TammyS327
    TammyS327 Posts: 134 Member
    Count me in. 46 and fighting the hormones. 46? How the hell did that happen?
  • jholston13
    jholston13 Posts: 1
    51 and everyday is a struggle to get this weight off. It comes on so easy, but is so hard to get off. I'm in. I could use all the support I can get.
  • Another soldier battling the hormones and adipose here!

    I am 45, getting the cortisol spikes, hot flashes.

    I started last year with some RL buddies, slacked off, gained six pounds, and came back without my buddies to learn how to fit into my clothes again! Is there a group, or do we collect the "feel free to add me!" members? In any case, feel free to add me. :smile:
  • oceanturquesa
    oceanturquesa Posts: 5 Member
    Same age.....fighting to loose weight....count me in