Let's make it... Fabulous in our 40's!!!

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  • knittingnook
    knittingnook Posts: 5 Member
    43 here.... feel free to add me as well!! Youngest 10-- oldest 21,.... A couple teens in between them...(16,19).... two are foster and two are bio... plus a hubby who has no weight worries -- and frequently derails my efforts with offerings of peppermint patties and ice cream...
  • sripper
    sripper Posts: 2
    I just turned 46 and have been the heaviest ever. Just went through divorce, moving and all that stress. My ex husband said he was embarrased tobe seen with me cause I gaines so much weight....ouch. Well now doc says I have high blood pressure so I have two reasons for doing this, my health and sweet revenge...(just kidding). Yes it is harder than it used to be but I am gonna try it....Need any support i can get
  • Tjlewis3
    Tjlewis3 Posts: 3
    Just turned 48 and on top of all the baby weight I gained and haven't lost from each of my 3 pregnancies. I want to get to a healthy weight for me and definitely be a whole lot firmer. My face and neck show it way too much. I once had a nice body. I was in the Navy so I had a "hard body" from all the PT and stuff we had to do. So I was able to wear the smaller sizes and look great. I want to get back to being that solid size 8 that I was. I would even be okay with a 10/11, but being this size 18/20 right now is bummin' me out. I'm 5'2" and 184lbs and seem to stick right around there no matter if I think I feel lighter after a successful week of exercise and change in diet and portions. The scale never lies and neither does a tape measure.
  • dmchiz
    dmchiz Posts: 184 Member
    I just turned 42 yesterday!!!!! Whooo Hooo. Mom to a 15 year old and a 13 year old. Working hard on my goals. Just reached my first 10 lb goal today!!!! Onto the next 10. Sent you an add.

    I want to add Pamela cuz she is a SOA fan!!!!!!

    Im about to turn 48 and have never believed that age was an issue - my only issue was getting lazy and fat after retiring from the Police Dept so I got busy last year and changed that! I work out 5-6 times a week, eat better than I ever have (but still eat what I want cuz I choose to LIVE life) and have lost about 27 pounds so far. Wife, mom of 3, and always busy - no excuses! I'm always up for some mature/adult MFP pals!
  • hap2010
    hap2010 Posts: 101 Member
    I just turned 44. I have 2 natural children (16 and 14) 3 step children (22, 19,16) I am currently 7 pounds from my goal weight. I do cardio about 3 hours a week (walking mostly) and lift 5-6 days a week. I log on everyday and I try to support as much as possible. Some days are better than others. Send me friend request if you would like to support each other.
  • WhaddoWino
    WhaddoWino Posts: 146 Member
    42 and stronger than I've ever been. Heavy lifting, running, and eating well... IT FEELS GREAT!
  • kimpossible5
    kimpossible5 Posts: 21
    Feel free to add me too - I am 40 with 4 kids and am struggling with losing 10lbs.... trying to take up jogging to increase cardio, stop the emotional (boredom) eating, and drink WAY more water.

    I cannot believe how hard it is to lose weight at 40 - it figures, since I'm finally mature enough to be motivated LOL
  • Zalli
    Zalli Posts: 132 Member
    I turned forty last August and the six months leading up to my birthday was so motivational for me!

    I have reached my weight loss goals and am now maintaining a weight/fitness level I haven't seen or felt since my early twenties. So far forty is fantastic! :)
  • marcon125
    marcon125 Posts: 259 Member
    Turning 42 in a couple of months and I have one son who's six. I used to run marathons in my late twenties and would like to get back to that level of fitness. Working with a personal trainer to regain strength and speed, but also recognize the need to eat better.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I needed an excuse to blurt out: It's my birthday today!

    That means, by this time next year, I will be Fabulous, too!

    :drinker:
  • marcon125
    marcon125 Posts: 259 Member
    happy birthday!
  • pe4sandra
    pe4sandra Posts: 102 Member
    I'll be 40 in a few months...not at all anxious about it. I feel good, and look better than I have in years. Bring it on! Feel free to add me.
  • charline66
    charline66 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi I am 47, and have been on MFP for 30 days now and lost 7lb. I gave up smoking 3 years ago, and put on 35lb and that needs to come OFF - I am fitter now that I have been in 20 years, gym at least 3 times a week and trying to swim twice a week. Have bought a bike so my husband and I can go cycling when the weather improves.


    My (late) 40's is definitely going to be 'FABULOUS'.:smile:

    Feel free to add me.
  • hellza
    hellza Posts: 4 Member
    I am turning 40 later this year and would love some friendly support on here. Feel free to add me.
    I am also doing the 12wbt, 3 days in and loving it!
    I have about 35kgs to lose and boy would I love to lose most of that before hitting 40 - aiming for fit & fabulous, instead of fat & flabby! I have 3 kids, all girls, ages 16, 15 & 7.
  • jraines1973
    jraines1973 Posts: 231 Member
    I'll be 40 next week WOOHOO Friend request sent!
  • geoffreyhancockstr
    geoffreyhancockstr Posts: 13 Member
    I am 45 and I am determined to get in the best shape of my life, so feel free to add me!
  • educator605
    educator605 Posts: 9 Member
    I'm 44 and today is the first day (AGAIN!!) of my new lifestyle. I'm determined to see it through, but I need MUCH encouragement!!!
  • kcpond
    kcpond Posts: 661 Member
    I am 45 soon, and can always use friends. Request sent.
  • keeponkickin
    keeponkickin Posts: 1,520 Member
    I just turned 46. I dropped a whopping 110 pounds in a year on MFP just over 2 years ago. I'm in the best shape of my life. Anyone is welcome to add me.
  • dmjenni
    dmjenni Posts: 26 Member
    Will turn 42 in July. Recently lost 20 lbs on an office Biggest Loser challenge, and am now trying to stay motivated to keep it off and lose more. I've actually put a few back on and am fighting myself to keep from getting back to where i was. Kids are older, 19 and 14, and I find myself finally with time to work on myself...so I gotta use it!! Took up running a couple of years ago but am going to have to take a break from it soon and let my runner's knee recover, which worries me. But I'll figure it out. Just gotta keep moving and keep eating well! It's not rocket science, right? It's all about the motivation and the consistency! Let's DO this! All you fabulous 40's and 50's, feel free to friend me!!
  • Gigsluvscw
    Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
    I just turned 46 and have been the heaviest ever. Just went through divorce, moving and all that stress. My ex husband said he was embarrased tobe seen with me cause I gaines so much weight....ouch. Well now doc says I have high blood pressure so I have two reasons for doing this, my health and sweet revenge...(just kidding). Yes it is harder than it used to be but I am gonna try it....Need any support i can get


    You've got it here! Go in and add a bunch of these wonderful people to your friends list. Of course, do this journey mainly for yourself, but I still remember a quote I saw a long time time ago... Success is the best revenge! :smile:
  • stark71
    stark71 Posts: 25 Member
    Nice to meet you. I just turned 42 last month and only recently started diet. I have lost 16 pounds so far and would be nice to make new friends on here that are same age, as like you said we can relate better as know how the changes in our body effect our weight loss. Feel free to add me if you like :-)
  • Gigsluvscw
    Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
    Just turned 48 and on top of all the baby weight I gained and haven't lost from each of my 3 pregnancies. I want to get to a healthy weight for me and definitely be a whole lot firmer. My face and neck show it way too much. I once had a nice body. I was in the Navy so I had a "hard body" from all the PT and stuff we had to do. So I was able to wear the smaller sizes and look great. I want to get back to being that solid size 8 that I was. I would even be okay with a 10/11, but being this size 18/20 right now is bummin' me out. I'm 5'2" and 184lbs and seem to stick right around there no matter if I think I feel lighter after a successful week of exercise and change in diet and portions. The scale never lies and neither does a tape measure.

    I know exactly how you feel regarding your last 3 sentences... I'm back into my 16/18s right now and am longing to get into the pair of size 10 jeans in my closet I think I wore only twice before thinking I was done "dieting" and started gaining the weight again. I HATE scales and refuse to get on one (because they fluctuate so much), so am going to go strictly by cloths sizes. Lol... I might get on the scale (not if, but) when I get back into my size 10s.
  • kay930
    kay930 Posts: 54 Member
    Hi I'm Kay & I am 41. I have 3 kids...aged 17, 9 & 6. The 17 year old is a stepson to my hubby and the other 2 are "ours". I am a size 18 and I am the biggest I have been in all my life. I am finding it really difficult to lose weight. I have lost 4 pounds on mfp but it's not mfp's fault it's mine. I am a busy Mom and I also work so I do find it difficult at times to stay on track. I would LOVE anyone to friend me on mfp that is in similar situations as mine. Please feel free to add me as a friend.
  • Gigsluvscw
    Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
    I needed an excuse to blurt out: It's my birthday today!

    That means, by this time next year, I will be Fabulous, too!

    :drinker:

    Happy Birthday!!! :bigsmile:
  • LizaArg
    LizaArg Posts: 88 Member
    I'm 42, will be 43 in September. I have a 2 year old daughter and loving husband. Would love to lose the spare tire. Feel like I've been struggling with same 10-20 lbs forever. I'm 5'1" so it shows up easily. I really want to do this and maintain. I was on MFP last summer, lost weight/felt great, then totally fell off the wagon during the winter. I really want to reach my goal before my 43rd birthday. that gives me about 4 months, and if I lose 4-5 lbs a month, that should work. My biggest temptation is red vino, I really enjoy a few glasses but it puts the weight on. I seem to always lose when I cut carbs but I find it hard to maintain... anyway, feel free to add me!
  • cakejustice
    cakejustice Posts: 1 Member
    Turned 40 this year and getting in the best shape ever...yay!
  • Gigsluvscw
    Gigsluvscw Posts: 139 Member
    You go!!! :bigsmile:
  • Tammyrph
    Tammyrph Posts: 30 Member
    43 here! Mom of 4 + 1 son in law guess that officially makes 5... so far no grandchildren (hopefully they can wait till I am least 45 eh?) My oldest is 23 then 20 a divorce lots of weight gain, lots of diets that failed... Met the most wonderful man and married him had 2 more they are 10 and 9. Added MORE weight! Tried WW off and on for the last 9 years. As my boys are getting older and we are as a family VERY involved in Scouting. I realized I need to step it up and get in a better healthier place just to keep up!

    Feel free to add me :D
  • kishkoway
    kishkoway Posts: 19
    42 going on 23! XD no children though and just got married 5 months ago today! We do not plan on having any children though, but we are very happy! He is younger than me though. Anyone feel free to add me if you want!

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