Looking for support for that over 40 group.......

pfrid
pfrid Posts: 9
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Hi all.

I am a 44 year old working mom mom of 2 teenage boys. I did the WW thing, which worked great for a while. Lost 69 lbs in 2008/2009, but then after a couple of years of keeping it off, have gained back about half of it. I am currently determined to lose 23 lbs to get back to where I want to be. Thought I'd give MFP a try.

I used to enjoy excersing, but now find it a chore just to get to the gym. Looking to find others who are finding that losing weight after 40 is harder than it used to be, and who can share some ideas to get moving!

Would love to find a group of folks to support, and be supported by, to help us all succeed.

Determined to lose this in time for our annual family portrait, which we take in December, in front of the castle at Disneyland. :)
Feel free to add me if you are looking for the same.

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  • Slendermike
    Slendermike Posts: 1,776 Member
    turning 42 in a couple weeks, this site is changing my life and my group of friends are great, would love to add you to that group
  • boophil
    boophil Posts: 99 Member
    41 here. You say you have teenage boys.....do you by any chance have an Xbox with Kinect? I love mine......don't really like the gyms by me, but I have some really good workout games and have been having good results. Feel free to add me!

    BTW - I am a single, full-time working mom to an amazing 9-year-old daughter!
  • dc729
    dc729 Posts: 64 Member
    I fit the over 40 category. You can add me if you'd like. :smile:
  • ncmedic201
    ncmedic201 Posts: 540 Member
    I turn 43 next month. I also have 2 teenage boys. I thought it would be difficult to lose weight since I'm "over 40" now, but it really hasn't been that hard. Tracking my food on here has helped tremendously. Eating more veggies has really helped me not to feel hungry. I'm getting ready to add exercise today. I hate the gym so I'm starting the 30 Day Shred today. Also, a trick my parents taught me, I've been using a salad plate for my meals because it really represents what a serving portion should look like.
  • cindy4361
    cindy4361 Posts: 31
    Hi!! I am 45 and trying to lose about 45 lbs. I am down 4lbs and I am looking for supportive friends on here. Please feel free to add me if you want! Good luck on your journey!
  • NeverSayNoToPanda
    NeverSayNoToPanda Posts: 6 Member
    I'm 45 (no kids), vegetarian, trying to lose that last ten or so pounds. Feel free to add me!
  • sunshinesquared
    sunshinesquared Posts: 2,733 Member
    42 year old working mom of three....21, 19 and 12. Anyone can free to add me as well, if you you'd like. I'm here every day...currently on day 290. :smile:
  • cindiva65
    cindiva65 Posts: 335 Member
    Hi, Im 40 something (LOL). Feel free to add me!
  • ntdrive
    ntdrive Posts: 105 Member
    49 here.... I'm in here too often. :smile: Feel free to add me
  • itzehoe
    itzehoe Posts: 614 Member
    I am 42 and have lived for the past 25 years in Germany. MFP has helped me lose over 25 pounds and I have a good 10-15 pounds to go. I like encouraging people and commenting on their success/posts!

    Add me as a friend if you like.
  • Stace8471
    Stace8471 Posts: 2
    I am in the 40 is the new 20 bunch. Feel free to add me, I have been on MFP for a month and have lost some, I feel like it should be more but I am not giving up.
  • Hughesers
    Hughesers Posts: 22 Member
    Hi I am 43, two teenagers aged 19 and 16. I work part time 3 days a week. I have been doing mfp since half way through April. I have lost 11lbs so far and just aiming to loose the last 6 or 7 lbs. Its great to have support, my hubby and 19 year old have been on this site too, so we are all supporting each other. I love exercise too and find going to the gym with mates give me the motivation, if I don't do the gym hubby and I go for long walks, hoping to get started with a bit of jogging, running soon to try and flatten my tummy. Good luck x
  • Magdaloonie
    Magdaloonie Posts: 146 Member
    Hi! I'm 48 and started really packing on the pounds at 43 or so. I log everything everyday! I've been 2 months on MFP and lost 11 lbs plus 3 before that with a different tracker (no where near as good!) If you want to add me, please do!
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    45 here! I have found mfp to be an awesome help:)
  • SugarBaby71
    SugarBaby71 Posts: 3,630 Member
    I'm 41 and always looking to add supportive like minded friends. Any can add me if you like!
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    In for the older folks . . .


    Sorry, I'm 40 so not over.
  • 228lrt
    228lrt Posts: 49 Member
    I celebrated the 20th anniversary of my 49th birthday this year!! lol This site has been great for me getting my calorie consumption under control. I've been on MFP for over 2 years now. Feel free to add me if you like even tho I'm a couple of years past the 40 mark. :-)
  • DTJBMcT
    DTJBMcT Posts: 48 Member
    I'm 42!! Anyone add me if you're interested! I really want more MFP friends! :flowerforyou:
  • Gwen_B
    Gwen_B Posts: 1,018 Member
    I jog and lift weights... Being over 40, I have bad knees so I just wear knees straps every time I work out!!
  • terri_journey
    terri_journey Posts: 287 Member
    Hi, if your still looking for friends you can add me. I'm out of my forty's now and loving life.
  • Luthien007
    Luthien007 Posts: 281 Member
    You can never have too many friends :). I'm 49 and coming up to 1 year of logging on Mfp. I love to run (never thought I'd say that).
    Add me if you have room for another friend :)
  • juliekin
    juliekin Posts: 139 Member
    I'm 42, so I fit the bill. I have two teenager (18 & 16) and a 6 year old . Using MFP is great for me...as long as I stick to logging. Feel free to add me- looks like we don't live too far away!
  • JuiceBars
    JuiceBars Posts: 78 Member
    Hi,
    Not sure if you are still looking for friends. My profile will tell you a little about me. I have a great group of friends and can always use some more of them. Feel free to add me if you would like.
  • slimmergalpal
    slimmergalpal Posts: 235 Member
    Hi ! 44 here, mom of 2 kids, married 24 years, workaholic, recent lifter of weights, have loved the support over the past 17 months on here. Anyone feel free to add me for mutual support =)
  • kadmommy
    kadmommy Posts: 6 Member
    Went back and forth whether to click reply... frustrated. 45, mom to two teenage girls, scale going the wrong way. I run 15-30 miles a week (depending on if I'm training for something) and lift weights twice a week, cross train with the eliptical or stairmaster in there as well. Gaining weight nonetheless. Sigh... I'll take whatever support I can get! WW helped me lose almost 30 lbs 4 years ago, kept it off with no problem at all, never even had to think about food, until last year. Age 45 hit and WHAMO! Now I'm overthinking and counting and I don't even remember what my "normal" used to be.
  • sjebert
    sjebert Posts: 212 Member
    Just turned 48, feel free to add me
  • michelletuttle1
    michelletuttle1 Posts: 1
    I think we have the same story - I am 42 and have been working out 7 days a week and tracking my food... I have lost a pound in the last 4 weeks. Becoming discouraged. People keep saying "at least you aren't gaining" - well I wasn't gaining before and was eating what I wanted and not exercising. I need motivation, support and ideas!!
  • Linda_Kaye
    Linda_Kaye Posts: 81
    I'm 45 with alot to lose. Anyone can add me. :drinker:
  • truckerbabe67
    truckerbabe67 Posts: 29
    You can add me if you'd like! Im also looking for freinds around my age who are on the same journey! and love the support, im far from perfect with this thing...but i like this site, as its helps me stay in control to some degree even though i know i go off of it but i still try to be very honest about what i ate each day ..best as i can.
    so sometimes i go way over my cal goal but others im close to it or right at it or barely over it.
    either way long as i stay as close as i can... im doing ok! :)
    I dont try to do it perfectly cause i know if i do ill fail...so i just take one day at a time, and do my best. and try not to beat myself up when i do mess up persay... but just get back up and dust off my pants and go again! :)

    anyone is welcome to add me if they would like... i enjoy seeing others doing well too..and i try to encourage others or give them a thumbs up when there doing good!
  • Fitfreek99
    Fitfreek99 Posts: 11
    Anyone feel free to add me, I'm looking for friends too

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