40 Years Old. 40 Pounds to Lose

thejennyevolution
thejennyevolution Posts: 1
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I'm 40 years old and have 40 pounds to lose. I have a 6yo and a 4yo.

I'm hoping to connect with other "older" moms who needs to lose the darn baby weight and are dealing with the day-to-day craziness of having young kids. I managed to lose the weight the first time around. But now that I'm older, I just can't seem to get kickstarted properly. Help!
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  • sandywerks
    sandywerks Posts: 94 Member
    You can add me. I am 44 with 11yo twins. Lost the weight and more after the kids were born but I've been having issues with my thyroid and adrenals which makes gaining easy and losing is very tough even if I do everything right, but I am trying! Just started P90x2 this week after a round of Chalean Extreme.
  • lschwindel0522
    lschwindel0522 Posts: 13
    I'm 33 and I just had my second child. I now have a 2 year old and a newborn. I'm motivated to lose this baby weight once and for all! :)
  • cheekychk
    cheekychk Posts: 16 Member
    I turn 40 on Sunday and I have a 6 year old and a nearly 4 year old. I've lost about 30 pounds (was 40 but...), but have 40 to go. Feel free to add me! Fair warning, I go slooowwwwlllyyyy at losing. It's been about 2.5 years of effort, but I've lived life as well. I make a lot of time for working out (thanks to my husband for this) and keep trying to eat well. Hope I can be of help.
  • Jaulen
    Jaulen Posts: 468 Member
    Can add me too :)

    40 with a 5 yr old.

    Have at least 35 pounds I like to lose.

    And I keep my diary open, nothing like having people tell you...."Good day, but should have made a healthier choice than 12 oreos for dinner" ;)
  • NiSan12
    NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
    Sending you a request
  • TSANDE15
    TSANDE15 Posts: 1
    feel free to add me.. i will be 40 at the end of the month and had set a goal to lose 40 for my 40th..
  • dizzzy33
    dizzzy33 Posts: 31 Member
    Hey there - love this thread. I'm 36 with three great kiddos ages 10, 8, and a little guy who just turned 1. I work full time, volunteer for way-too-many organizations, and am extremely busy chauffering the oldest from one sporting event to another. I've got about 30-35 pounds to go ... would love to add anyone in the same boat for support and motivation! Together we can do this!! :smile:
  • cheekychk
    cheekychk Posts: 16 Member
    I'm so old that I just got my own birthday wrong...fixed.
  • jennycasper
    jennycasper Posts: 12 Member
    I turned 40 about three weeks ago and it seems like I am having trouble getting those pounds to go. I have two boys, 5 1/2 and 2 1/2 and a full time job.

    I originally lost 40 pounds with MFP and then gained a bit back. I'd like to lose those darn 12 again and a few more. I am three weeks into the Insanity workout and only lost 3 pounds (ok, there was birthday cake).
  • nshelafo
    nshelafo Posts: 8 Member
    Add Me...or I could add you. I will be 40 on the 27th, I have 45 pounds to go and I have a 7yo and 4yo - both boys. I have been on a plateau for 5 months or so - up and down within 5 to 10 pounds, making me nuts!
  • dizzzy33
    dizzzy33 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm so old that I just got my own birthday wrong...fixed.

    LOL - I always have to do the math - I can never remember how old I am!!
  • cheron40
    cheron40 Posts: 31 Member
    Pls add me! I am 40yrs and also have 40 pounds to lose- however my kids are older than everyone's- we have an 18yr old girl and 2 boys- 11 and 12yrs- I did lose all my baby weight- this weight that I have is from eating and mostly drinking- ( I can now that the kids are older :tongue: ) I went to to see a dietitian- however have lost less than 3 pounds since January- I need to eat more however its hard to get past the 1400 calories needed- don't usually eat dinner as I am pretty much a taxi once I get home from work- pls add me as a friend and I am really losing motivation:explode:
  • Jaulen
    Jaulen Posts: 468 Member
    I'm so old that I just got my own birthday wrong...fixed.

    LOL - I always have to do the math - I can never remember how old I am!!

    Too funny.

    I was out with a friend and someone asked me how old I was....I replied 33 automatically....my friend was like WTH? And I had to do a double take and revise my age.....I feel like I'm 25, but mentally stuck at 33.
  • papillon71
    papillon71 Posts: 92 Member
    Hi, you can add me if you like. I am 41, have one 13 year old son, married, started my weight loss on January 5th 2013 and have lost just over 35lb so far. Active on here and very committed every day. :-)
  • lisautley02
    lisautley02 Posts: 10 Member
    You can do it! I am 40 and have 4 kids ranging from 3 - 21...eat clean & excercise even when you don't want too! My motto: Skinny looks good in clothes BUT fit looks good naked! :smile:
  • Browne_Fox
    Browne_Fox Posts: 12
    I hear you! I'm still trying to lose 50lbs baby weight and baby boy is due to start school! After I had his sister, who is ten years older than him, the weight just fell away.
  • Brummig
    Brummig Posts: 94
    You can do it! I decided to lose 40lbs for my 40th birthday. I did it in 5 months (with the landmark birthday right in the middle of that0. I have kept it off for over 2 years, and lost another 30 since then!
  • rday217
    rday217 Posts: 16 Member
    Hey Gang..I will be 41 in SIX DAY!! I have an awesome 14 Year old daugher and 40 pounds would change my life for the better!!
    I am always open to new motivated and inspiring friends. Feel free to add me.
  • tlbtlg03
    tlbtlg03 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello you can add me too if you like. I will be 40 in 1 week I have 4 kids ranging from 8 1/2 to 19 months. I have almost lost 40 pounds since March of this year but still have 30 more to go. I'm always telling people how great My Fitness Pal is and would like to see others meet or beat their weight loss goals. :)
  • mikajao
    mikajao Posts: 30
    Add me too! I am a mom who is going to be 38 this year.
  • llehman2
    llehman2 Posts: 7 Member
    I have posted before. Please free to add me to your friends list. I turn 45 on Sunday have 2 kids 10 & 19. Have had some success with fitness and weight loss. Lost 58 pounds so far. Would love to hear about you in you day to day challenges and successes.
  • oofdieblunk
    oofdieblunk Posts: 60 Member
    Absolutely you can add me! I am turning 40 in a few weeks and would like to lose approximately 50 lbs. I have a 3 year old daughter. I want to be a good example for her. I would love another friend!
  • JeSuisPrest
    JeSuisPrest Posts: 2,005 Member
    I'm 45 and you can do it. Make it a lifestyle change. Don't "diet". Make permanent changes and exercise! Check out websites like Skinnytaste, Cooking Light, Eating Well and Skinny Kitchen for recipes you can make for you and your family.
  • stacygayle
    stacygayle Posts: 349 Member
    I'm 40 but I have more than 40 pounds to lose but that's where my first goal is right now. I have cut my portions, tried to stay away from sugar and wheat as much as possible and have been trying to get more exercise. I just started this last week :) Good luck!
  • ShrinkingShona
    ShrinkingShona Posts: 218 Member
    I'm a 38 year old Australian mama (living in California) with a 4 and 2 year old, so in 2 years I'll be 40 with a 6 & 4 year old :)

    I am on here every day and get so much support from my friends on here. Let's do this thing together!

    Accepting friend requests from anyone interested.
  • ShrinkingShona
    ShrinkingShona Posts: 218 Member
    Oh - I have 60lbs to go to get to my goal, so I'll be around fro a while :)
  • cheekychk
    cheekychk Posts: 16 Member
    Can add me too :)

    40 with a 5 yr old.

    Have at least 35 pounds I like to lose.

    And I keep my diary open, nothing like having people tell you...."Good day, but should have made a healthier choice than 12 oreos for dinner" ;)

    I keep mine open too, and I try to be very honest with myself, but it does result in some veryyyyyy alarming looking days...good on you!
  • lswain1970
    lswain1970 Posts: 58 Member
    I am 42 and have 40 more to lose. I have five children...three are adults and two are still home with me so I still have the mom responsibilities (on top of a wedding coming up for my son!). So I can relate to the challenges of taking care of yourself while still being a dedicated mom :)

    Welcome!
  • greenj0212
    greenj0212 Posts: 11 Member
    Any of ya'll can add me if you want. I'm not 40 yet but I have kids with the crazy sports schedules and I can relate to the hypo-thyroidism struggle. Have been dealing with it for almost 2 years. Joined mfp after loosing 30 pounds and have lost another 22 since Feb. I want to reach my goal by the end of summer and then the real challenge, "maintaining" the weight-loss..... You can do it! Always great to have a team of motivators!!! ;D
  • bkesecker
    bkesecker Posts: 163 Member
    I am 45 today and have about 30 more to lose. The fact that we are all working towards the same goals makes us all friends no matter our background. Anyone, feel free to friend me. Good luck on your journey.

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