Over 40, no kids, but not single (In fact, getting remarried shortly), but I feel your pain. My fiance and I do not eat the same things, so I cook for myself.....makes reaching for processed stuff way too easy!

Hi - I am 44, single and no kids as well... don't cook very much (hardly at all lol) - more like food assembly! So much efffort for 1 person.. trying to eat healthy and get tired of the same thing after 2 meals or so - hard to make any sort of big portions! would love to be your friend to share similar issues. I am a very busy professional woman and trying to get back on track! Beth

Hi I'm 45, I do have one daughter but she is now 20 and out of the house and I am a single empty-nester...so I know all about cooking for one and how much easier it is to just order take out...feel free to add me.

Hi there, I'm 40 and am divorced, no human kids just three furry ones

I like to cook but struggle to cook just for me, especially as I have had gastric bypass surgery and don't particularly like left overs. I'm now cooking for the week on Sunday and just reheating through out the week with a lot of salads thrown in. I mostly do crock pot chicken and things that can be utlitized many different ways.

It is harder to cook for one and I think we end up wasting more money on thrown away food!

I'm right there with you. Especially in the summer (I'm in TX) and it's just to hot to turn on the oven the sandwich is my best friend !!

You're totally right! When I cook, i still make the recipes mom taught me, but they serve four, at least! Some nights I don't want to cook, and the leftovers are great, but there are nights where I'd rather just grab a sandwich because it's easy, and I'm tired. If I HAD to cook for a family, I would, but just for myself, I go, "eh, whatever." I know lots of singles who do this too.

I'm right there with you. Especially in the summer (I'm in TX) and it's just to hot to turn on the oven, the sandwich is my best friend !!

Me too, it's all about the sandwiches when you're only "cooking" for one!

Hi! I'm similar to many of the previous posts. I'm 42YO with no children (except one spoiled feline) but I am married. The hubby and I have very different eating habits so I mainly cook for myself. Hubby is lucky - he eats Lucky Charms for breakfast, prefers cheeseburgers and pizza and has a body fat percentage of 17%. He sucks!! Ha! I, on the other hand, am not that lucky. I prefer healthier food but have struggled with my weight for years. I look at a cookie and gain weight. I would be happy to have you as a friend, if you like. This is a great thread because it's nice to find people who are closer to my age who don't have children. Please include a short message with your friend request so I know how we connected. Good luck to everyone with your wellness journey. Hope to meet lots of new friends! :-)

Hi there! I'm in Australia, originally from UK, no kids, have a partner but we eat different food during the week, be good to get some support and ideas from others in the same situation. I'm about to turn 45, and want to lose 20kg (maybe a bit more) which I think is 40lb or so. I've just started MFP this week.

Totally describes me. 41, mom to four furbabies, have a SO. I don't really cook at all and have never had to cook for anyone else. Nice thing about eating healthy and not having kids is I don't have the temptation my Mom friends have to snack on things in their cabinets that I don't even have to put in my shopping cart.

we are quite happy with our 1 fur baby dog and 1 independent Cat

That's exactly what we've got. :flowerforyou:

we are quite happy with our 1 fur baby dog and 1 independent Cat

That's exactly what we've got. :flowerforyou:

Life is just better with pets!

I was so happy to stumble across this thread! I, too, am married and childfree. I have nothing against people with children, but when it comes to lifestyle and trying to fit in diet, exercise, cooking (for 1 or 2), it's just easier to connect with people who are like me. I just (re)joined MFP today, however the first time I really only tracked my calories and didn't use any other parts of the site. I feel like it is time to get serious and seek the support of a larger community. I'm not one for asking for help, but according to my last blood test results, I have high blood sugar and close to being pre-diabetic. It scared me enough to finally ask for some help! Looking forward to coming back to this group for inspiration, motivation, etc.

Hi, have just started on my lifestyle change journey today. I'm 42 and have no children.. but a cat! Love to hear from any like minded people. I have about 3 stone to loose and live in the UK.

Married without human children, one gray furry baby, and just turned 42 in December. I'm with a lot of you that have different eating habits then significant other. Starting husband on a healthier eating path is almost impossible. Trying to eat more protein, veggies, and fruit, and limiting the white carbs. Hoping to get support and maybe some recipes. Lately I've been into cooking but when there's only two of you its a little frustrating. Good luck all in your journey and feel free to add me as a friend.

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I am 47 with no children in the home (they have lives of their own). I am re-starting this weight loss thing............again. Being alone is definately a challenge for me. My meal time preperations generally include the words, "What am I hungry for and feel like driving to". Up until very recently (like today as a matter of fact) my mind set was "It is only me in the house, why cook?" I had, at one point, lost 30 or so pounds but then just gave up and gained it all back. Well, I am back to being tired of being uncomfortable in my own skin, I have raised my children and now it is MY TURN (sorry if that sounds selfish).