Skip to content
  • Register
    • We are pleased to announce that as of March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor has been introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

    Friends in their 40's

    Posts: 1,311 Member
    edited February 10 in Getting Started
    Hello,

    I am looking for more friends for encouragement and support that are in my same boat. People are not joking when they say it's harder to lose weight in your 40's. It's like someone flipped a switch on my metabolism.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register
    «134567…10

    Replies

    • Posts: 662 Member
      48 and feeling great... Anyone can add me :smile : :smile:
    • Posts: 1,311 Member
      Thanks!
    • Posts: 1,232 Member
      Feel free to add me. I'll be 42 this month!
    • Posts: 110 Member
      Tell me about it.. Ill be 42 in March... want to lose 15 more pounds by then!!
    • Posts: 22
      Hi! :) I'm 46 and actually found my weight loss slowed down in my late 30s. You're not alone!
    • Posts: 114
      I feel your pain. I am 47 and have lost 40 and still would like to lose another 10. It is REALLY hard once you get older. I feel like I have no metabolism. Please feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 36
      Oh this is not good, not good at all! I just turned 40 in Sept. and HOPE that the 25 lb. I've re-gained won't be ridiculously hard to lose now that I've reached that horrible metabolism-stopping age, with a total of 38 lb total I want to lose to put me at my most ideal weight!
    • Posts: 62 Member
      Add me. 46 and feeling motivated and committed to getting to goal this year. :drinker:
    • Posts: 334 Member
      I'm 48 and I've lost 46 lbs last year. Count me in!
    • Posts: 254 Member
      Ditto with weight loss not being a "speedy" endeavor in your forties. I'm 48 and have lost over 40 lbs. Have about 30 more to go. HOWEVER...I am in the absolute best physical shape of my life. My athletic ability has skyrocketed (disclaimer I am not by any means sporty by nature). I have taken up tennis, golf, biking, Muay Thai and most importantly yoga. Weight lifting being re-added. Go for it!!!
    • Posts: 629 Member
      Hello,

      I will be 44 next Saturday, so feel free to add me!

      I have found that exercise, as much and as often as you can do, has been very helpful - even more than food choices.

      It's great to have encouragement, too, which is why I love MFP! :smile:
    • Posts: 75 Member
      41 and motivated:smile:
    • Posts: 133 Member
      Yes, it is but Yes you Can!! I am struggling with the last 7. I have done it before. Nut shell it all about the diet and exercise.
      Growing old gracefully....NEVER!!
    • Posts: 1,461 Member
      I turned 48 in November. I'm pushing to be in the best shape of my life.

      Not always easy, thats for sure. I workout so I can eat more. :)

      Feel free to add me.
      Nancy
    • Posts: 108
      I'm 44 , so feel free to add me! :)
    • Posts: 68 Member
      I'm 46 and trying to get this done. Add me if you wish.
    • Posts: 111 Member
      41 here, feel free to add me, I just recently restarted using mfp.
    • Posts: 6,573 Member
      47 going on 17 soon. Hi.
    • Posts: 202 Member
      Just turned 50. It's harder at 50 than 40. Good luck to you!
    • Posts: 1
      Hello,
      My name is Alicia and Sad to say it but I too am in my 40s. And I could also use some friend with Encouragment. Please feel free to add me!
    • Posts: 131 Member
      41 this month. I've been here for almost 3 years now and always looking for more friends my age :)
    • Posts: 264 Member
      I am 42 (will be 43 in May)...feel free to add me :smile:
    • Posts: 1,112 Member
      42 here and I am very active and known to be motivating and encouraging. Add me if you wish.

      Cheers
    • Posts: 27 Member
      I feel your pain!! I am 42 and trying to lose has never been this difficult! I am determined to succeed though :-)
    • Posts: 7
      42 here, feel free to add me as well
    • Posts: 1 Member
      Hello,

      I am looking for more friends for encouragement and support that are in my same boat. People are not joking when they say it's harder to lose weight in your 40's. It's like someone flipped a switch on my metabolism.
    • Posts: 419 Member
      49…trying to get fit before 50! Anyone can feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 44 Member
      You said a mouthful--it is harder to lose and maintain ur weight in ur 40's!!! I am 47 and working on it daily---feel free to add me!!!!
    • Posts: 227 Member
      Hi there! I've been on MFP for 2-1/2 years now - started here with 10 lbs to lose (after losing 30 and regaining 10). I got as close as 3 lbs from my goal and now as the new year begins, I find myself 14 lbs from goal. It's been a struggle, but I'm bound and determined to finally get back to goal this year and stay there! New friends are welcome - I'll send you a request.

      P.S. I'm 46!
    • Posts: 2,674 Member
      Hello, I just turned 45.
    This discussion has been closed.

    Welcome!

    It looks like you're new here. Sign in or register to get started.
    Sign In
    Register

    Quick Links

    Categories