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Weight Loss in Your 30s

therealblackdahlia
therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
edited February 11 in Getting Started
When I was a teen and in my 20s losing weight was so easy. Now, in my 30s it takes more effort and dedication and it comes off at a far slower pace. Is anyone else experiencing this?

Best,
BD
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  • toiletski
    toiletski Posts: 126 Member
    I've always had to be super strict to get the results I want no matter what my age. My genetics wants me to be chubby but I disagree.
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    Yup....I decided back in Sept I got 6 months til my 32nd birthday I want to lose weight so I might as well start....I never recorded my highest weight at 192 but down about 15 lbs since Oct
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    I hear you, my genetics say the same thing! Maybe we're related? *lol* I'll just have to be far more diligent I guess!
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    You're doing amazing jennegan, I hope to follow your lead!
  • jjennyb4
    jjennyb4 Posts: 1,581 Member
    It is incredibly hard for me... been a long process though. Down 72lbs & I have 8 more to go til I get to my goal weight. Good luck.
  • toiletski
    toiletski Posts: 126 Member
    If you're short too it's a good possibility we're in the same boat! haha...I'm only 5'1. Short stature + chubby genes = no wiggle room. But it's possible!
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    Hard, but you're doing it - way to go. That's amazing!
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    Ha ha, I'm not petite, but not tall either. Definitely chubby genes in my case..and possible too much wiggle! :)
  • jennegan1
    jennegan1 Posts: 677 Member
    Thanks some weeks its more some weeks its less and some weeks its none but Im not looking for a quick weight loss either.....I got to worry about hyopthroidism my self
  • tlcarolinagirl
    tlcarolinagirl Posts: 1,700 Member
    Just turned 32 last week and yes, the older I get, the harder it seems to be to get it off. It might also have to do with the fact that the older I get, the more stuff starts to ache and that plays into my workout routine....ugh, getting old sucks!
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Yep. Hypothyroid, my genes hate me and so do my jeans......hey ooooohhhhhh, I'm no spring chicken (33 :/), and 5'1. Mother nature can suck it :)
  • JennR2006
    JennR2006 Posts: 4
    Its never easy (unless you are a guy it seems!) but, think how much harder it would be if we were 60 something. I just want to get control of my weight now, hoping for better health at 60. I haven't been the best at plugging in my weight loss on here, but I have a board at home and I've lost 3lbs since 12/30. I don't have a goal weight, just want to zip my wedding dress again for our anniversary this summer.
  • canadakim17
    canadakim17 Posts: 24 Member
    yes! It's been much harder in my 30's post baby than it EVER was before-I could just go for a quick run everyday and the weight would just fall off. Now, I have to be super strict with my diet and constantly mix u my workouts, etc to try and get any type of results!
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    Hypothyroidism runs in my family also. I've incorporated kelp into my diet to help with that.
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    It does...but we're not 'older' just better, more refined! :) I hear you regarding the body aches, never felt this way in my 20s.
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    i didn't really know how to eat to lose weight in highschool, and i'm in charge of the grocery list now, so in many ways its actually a lot easier for me.

    But i am far more injury prone, take longer to heal, and lose gains far more quickly. so in that respect i'm feeling the age
  • JesterMFP
    JesterMFP Posts: 3,596 Member
    I never successfully lost any significant weight in my teens or 20s. I lost 90+ lbs in my 30s. :smile:
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    30's is nothing. Wait till you hit 50!
  • yajeeb
    yajeeb Posts: 3
    I'll be 42 in July and I just stopped breastfeeding my fourth child...I've gotta tell you, it doesn't get easier to lose weight as I get older, but it does get easier to accept that it's a long term goal. I eat better, workout, drink more water, and take supplements. I'm planning to stay fit for the rest of my life.
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    meh, we'll reach our goals sooner or later. The problem for me is I always dieted the WRONG way in my 20's so I can't really say if I lost better during my 20's or not cause I was always doing some fad BS or taking diet pills. At least I'm wiser this time around.
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Yup, it's a b!tch!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    When I was a teen and in my 20s losing weight was so easy. Now, in my 30s it takes more effort and dedication and it comes off at a far slower pace. Is anyone else experiencing this?

    Best,
    BD

    Just do it now...you think it's tough now, wait until you're pushing 40. I work my *kitten* off...
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
    I'm 32 and already pre-menopausal. It's definitely way harder now than when i was in my 20's. But I think I have more determination now, and less of a social life :ohwell:
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    im 37 almost 38 and it seems to be working well for me. this is the first time in my life i have tried to lose weight tho. so i have nothing to compare it to.
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    You're all inspiring me with your successes! I'm definitely determined and I won't let a little thing like age get in my way!
  • dettles
    dettles Posts: 29 Member
    Yes I agree! I'm beginning to think I ruinned by body somehow because now it's painstakingly slow to lose anything! Except my sunglasses! I still lose those all the time ;p lol
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    Does anyone else have a desk job? I'm thinking that may be part of the problem...sitting down all day and not moving about!
  • HanamiDango
    HanamiDango Posts: 456 Member
    Hard yes, but this time I am sticking with it. It has taken me a long time to drop the weight I have. When I was younger, it was easier, but I never keep up with it. I think the better part of losing it when older is you are more likely to stick with it because of the work it takes. I wish you all the luck. You can do this. ^_^
  • therealblackdahlia
    therealblackdahlia Posts: 3,110 Member
    Too funny, I'm losing things also....perhaps even my mind, but not the weight!

    Until now that is, since I signed up here it's my commitment to myself.
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    I turned 48 in November and I'm shooting for the Best Shape of my Life.
    Easy? No

    But I was Never consistent before with workouts and better eating.

    You can do it!

    Lifestyle Change! Its worth it.

    Women start to lose 1% muscle every year after 30. wow.... so at 60 that is 30% less muscle.... we can work those muscles and change that number!

    Nancy
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