Friends in their 40's

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.

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Jlwilson50

An me as a friend if you like

valleydad

I'm 40 and close to 41. I lost almost 20 pounds on MFP when I first started with Fitbit. But sadly, I've put 10 back on. I'm focused on keeping and taking more off.

I ran three half marathons, three 10Ks and three 5Ks in 2013. That's crazy. I ran five 5Ks in 2012. I never was a runner and always had bad knees but I figured it may be because of my weight. And it was.

I'm training for my first full marathon in March! I'm not ready but hope to be soon.

I've done better on MFP after 3-5 bad months. I'm in it to win it. Or something like that.

Add me but tell me a bit about yourself.

jeepfit21

Going on 48 this year with some big goals in mind. Also a re-newcomer to the playground called MFP....

jpads1234

i'll be 42 in May after retiring from the Navy I've found it very hard to lose weight but this is the year to shed my retirement weight

joedfro

soon to be 42 and almost to my goal...everyone can feel free to add..I log regularly (cept, for a brief period during vacation)

ritusingh3

Hi, this is my first post ever on MFP. I just turned 45 in November, and am looking to drop about 10-12 lbs by May, and it's such hard work! Nothing like when I was in my twenties. But, I am working out and eating healthy and have faith that it will pay off!

cmira5ol

Ill be 40 in 6 months

Stoshew71

I am 42. About to run my first 10K in March then half marathon in April.

And the 36 pounds I lost took me 82 days so far.

JayDavila

40 this July.. Feel great, looking for more results everyday. Good luck everyone keep it going!!

Feel free to send adds !!

vbferg

Feel free to add me - I'm 42 and I know what you mean!!

Alisontheice

I turned 40 in June. 41 is looming but I feel like I'm in the best shape I have been in awhile. Anyone feel free to add me.

bmag1969

I did hear yoga is very helpful

bmag1969

Seems there should be some sort of 40's crowd section!!! Since MFP is starting to look like facebook, maybe they should add that ability to their site!!!!

Anyone can add me as well

lladykaro

I feel the same here. I'm 44. Seems I slowly but steadily gain instead of just holding anymore. I need a jump start. Good luck.

lladykaro

I love yoga. 30 min. a day. Relaxing and difficult at the same time.

nineshift99

Ok, so I've only been at this a week, but I'm going to chime in anyway. I'm 42. A few years ago I asked my doctor how I could lose weight. I was always "regular" size and then after kids I was "chubby" (like size 16). So she tells me that I have to work out 1 hour a day, six days a week, and each only 1200 calories. I was mad at her.

I tried walking. Lost a very little.

I tried Zumba twice a week. I lost 15 pounds over 1.5 years.

So, a week ago today, my husband and I decided to join a gym and I downloaded this app. We worked out six days for an hour each time. I kept it to net 1200 calories. And I've lose 4 pounds this week. (BTW, I haven't lost 4 pounds in one week in at least 10 years.)

Weird thing is, it hasn't been that hard. I never was a huge eater, so it wasn't hard to cut out the mindless nibbling. And they have TVs at the gym. I do 20 minutes on the treadmill, 20 minutes on the bike, and 20 minutes on the stepper - or I take the body blast class.

I realize it's only been a week, but I feel really confident I can keep this up, because I'm not obsessing about it. That's probably the good thing about being over 40, you can chill out when it comes to this stuff.

jwoutlaw08

Hello,
Like most people around this time of year, I have a “New Year’s” resolution to get in shape. Actually I started about three months ago, hitting gym regularly. I have seen some good results, even for a 42 year old man. This has inspired me to do more and be more disabled with my diet. Any and all advise is welcome.

tobefitfifty

49 next birthday and determined to be buff again before then :-)

Happy to be added

audubontrail

44 here, and a newish MFP member. Feel free to add me.

carolose46

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.

almost 46 and in that boat! feel free to add me sister! :flowerforyou:

tomwatso

I found I have hypothyroidism when I turned 43. One can add me if you like.

czardastx

46 years old, still learning about fitness and weight loss / maintaining.

Feel free to add me.

kiwigal41

I'm 43.....feel free to add me....I live here!!!lol...:)

nancymmorris

I am 45, but very determined to hit my goals this year. Feel free to add me

GeminiBridget

I'm fabulously 42, will be 43 in May. (Geminis rule!

) Feel free to add me. I'm totally dedicated to working out, and I eat 90% healthy & organic, and I log honestly.

harriss10

Please add me. I am 43.

Frittycat

Hello! You are welcome to add me. I am 41. I've put on 20 pounds over the past two years. I love to exercise, but it is sooo hard to watch my eating and I get very tired of counting calories. However, it is a necessity if I don't want to gain. I am determined to get this weight off (again) early this year.

jenns717

Would love to add you as a friend in this journey! I am 47 and lost 50# 3 years ago (first time in my life I was at goal), so I know it can be done in your 40's. However, I stopped logging here and didn't work out as hard ...30 pounds are back. I am here to do it again and maintain! Hope others will add both of us!!

fabtortilla

Please feel free to add me. At the present moment, I'm 46.

melwharris91

Just turned 46 in December. I was doing well till I fell off the wagon in October. I started back logging 2 weeks ago and want to get back into cleaner eating and exercising on a more regular basis.