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

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  • padisneyfour
    padisneyfour Posts: 220
    Hi! I have been on MFP since approx mid march and really like the site for lots of reasons. I will be 50 in July. I have been married 23 years also in July, but we dated several years before that. We have two daughters one is finishing her second year of college and the youngest will graduate highschool in june. we have three cats and one dog. i joined because I have always been heavy but decided it was time to do something just for me.... I want to see my girls graduate college and get married etc. .I want to be healthy and feel better.I am trying to make exercise/walking part of my daily routine so it just becomes habit , have cut out pop/soda(thats my vice along with chocolate), def drinking more water. we live in a small town in NW pa so there is opportunity to walk and hopefully the snow is now done! As a family we plan on doing a color me rad 5K in June, never done anything like that before so that is the immediate goal. I must be crazy for agreeing to that, anyway that pretty much me in a nutshell .thanks for reading and I am looking forward to sharing this journey with everyone.Always looking for new friends!:happy:
  • Gabrial5
    Gabrial5 Posts: 12
    Count me in!:glasses:
  • monica82012
    monica82012 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 40....6 kids in the his mine and ours situation. The oldest 2 are 15. The surprise youngest is 19 months. I married my best-friend who likes nothing better than to feed me. Unfortunately he's a great cook and a foodie.
    I've decided I don't like my shell. My inside is pretty awesome and I'd really like them to match up. I would love to meet people on here who want to get healthy. I'm all about motivating others as well as myself!
  • jillianbeeee
    jillianbeeee Posts: 345 Member
    43 next month! Count me in please!
  • jusa1011
    jusa1011 Posts: 21
    Hi my name is Julie and I will be 50 in October. Two years ago I had quit a waitressing job because of injuries. Since that time, I put on roughly 25 lbs. At that point, I needed to drop about 15 lbs, so now I have the double whammy going on. I can feel it in my knees, ankles and feet. I've decided it is time to get things back under control. I like this site because I can track everything I eat and the calories involved. Also, I love to cook. It is great that I can put in one of my recipes and break it down into calories per serving. With this site, I know I will stay on track and lose the weight. As far as exercise, I have two dogs. That sounds great except one is now 14 years old and doesn't move as fast as he used to. So my walks are at a slower pace. I try to go for a second walk and use my hand weights when I can or swim for 20 or 30 minutes. I looking forward to talking to everyone.
  • bobbiewi
    bobbiewi Posts: 1 Member
    Would like to join. Still eating like i did in my 20s and 30s...also, hiking injury resulted in 20lb weight gain. I'm 41 and ready to defy the beast!
  • GirlieGirl2013
    GirlieGirl2013 Posts: 13 Member
    I'm in! I'm 42 and LOVING IT!!! :flowerforyou: :wink: :smile: :heart:
  • HornedFrogPride
    HornedFrogPride Posts: 283 Member
    Count me in too-just turned 45 & just re-learning how to thrive;) -Jeremy
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    I'm 48 going through major life altering adjustment. Want and need friends around my age. Been here 7 months, lost 6 belt loops. Had a bad bicycle crash then surgery. Tore my tendon and tricep off my ar. They sewed me back up but gonna bt 6 more weeks until rehab and P.T. even begin. Then 4 more months for strength. Not giving up. Trying to walk daily, a lot.... lol... Hope some of us become Pals.... Bill
  • sirtxt
    sirtxt Posts: 39
    Afternoon All,

    With all of the changes in healthcare, our company is REALLY promoting wellness programs. So, I am on board with the app, the community and the wellness program. LOL

    Hope to find some support here as I am trying to break a lifetime of ingrained BAD habits.

    John
  • Kimmywells
    Kimmywells Posts: 85 Member
    count me in 54 & fighting to lose
  • sharonstandiford
    sharonstandiford Posts: 4 Member
    Count me in
  • michaelp_
    michaelp_ Posts: 9
    I'm outside the age range at 61 but I've been fit and healthy most of my life. I think I'd be a good addition to the group, I'd like to join.
  • MyHealthyTemple
    MyHealthyTemple Posts: 46 Member
    Hi, I have just celebrated my 43rd birthday at the weekend, so I think I am eligible to join in the fun! My story is that after several years of going up and down with my weight due to multiple pregnancies and a lot of over-eating I was well on my way to becoming medically obese. So far I have managed to lose 26 pounds and am now only 3 pounds away from being at the top end of a healthy bmi! That's my first goal post. Once I get there, I will reset my ticker to about 10 stone. I used to be a size 10 in clothes and weigh 9 and a half stone - the last time I was in that position was 11 years ago...not sure if that goal is realistic but it's certainly in the back of my mind as the ultimate challenge :-) Looking forward to getting to know you all in this group, brilliant to find something especially for our age group.
  • lovelyloola
    lovelyloola Posts: 33 Member
    Please count me in. I am 45 with 2 grown kids and a grandson. I have no responsibility (except financially), there is no reason I can't get in shape. I would love some friends like me.
  • 58Rock
    58Rock Posts: 176 Member
    I'm good. 58 and have been making continual progress for years. Still not exactly were I want to be but, it is in reach.
  • Corbinsmom
    Corbinsmom Posts: 117
    43 here and have three kids 5 and under. I'd love the join!
  • NiSan12
    NiSan12 Posts: 374 Member
    43 here, add me for support...
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 662 Member
    I think I resonded befor but I know I want in!!! :):)
  • Just turned 49 and needed to get control of my body! PLEASE count me in!
  • Seesawboomerang
    Seesawboomerang Posts: 296 Member
    42 and in denial, still 22 in my head!
    I lost a ton of weight before 40 but I've been lazy recently so I'm looking to get fit again.
  • Newnameishardtofind
    Newnameishardtofind Posts: 867 Member
    45 and working hard to lose weight gain from ankle surgery . Hello all
  • Barbellgirl
    Barbellgirl Posts: 544 Member
    46 and I've been working on going from 'skinny fat' to fit since mid-June. My profile is open, feel free to add me if we have similar goals or ideas toward fitness. :)
  • KarenBuddercups
    KarenBuddercups Posts: 7 Member
    46 and fighting it every step of the way! It sure gets harder as we get older, but I'm sure we can do this. Please add me if we have the same goals. Love to be motivated and inspired by others : )
  • Gidzmo
    Gidzmo Posts: 905 Member
    Hello, I am looking to create a support group for other 40- 50 ish people who are experiencing the effects of the dreaded aging. I am 51 year old female, working w/ a trainer and journaling each day yet having a hard time losing the weight. I hear the hormone stories and the aging stories yet I have been a believer that good nutrition and exercise are key. Looking for others interested in support, sharing tips, or who have the ablility to be positive and motivating. Interested?

    Can I join? :tongue:
  • I am 48 and really seeing a difference in how difficult it is to lose weight now vs my 20s. Also looking for friends for mutual inspiration!
  • xvxCelticWandererxvx
    xvxCelticWandererxvx Posts: 2,890 Member
    41 here and have hypothyroidism...count me in! Hi all :flowerforyou:
  • TAHerring
    TAHerring Posts: 20 Member
    Hi everyone. I am 51 love to join please count me in ~ love motivation to keep the journey going.....
  • kravmark2
    kravmark2 Posts: 158 Member
    Hey guys... I'll be 37 next week but I also have a ton of kids which I believe adds 5 yrs :)

    Pick me Pick me

    Mark
  • Sondicalondi
    Sondicalondi Posts: 57 Member
    I am 48 almost 49 and I was thinking of posting your exact topic. I am using FP for the first time with new friends to stay motivated and it is working. Would love to be friended and encourage each other too. I don't use a personal trainer but I use to be one 20 yrs ago. Thanks, Sandi