Good Afternoon, I'm new to MFP and thought it would be helpful to join a group or two that would help keep me motivated. I turn 41 next week ( still can't believe I am not thirty something anymore), I'm in the worst shape of my life and I'm only going to go downhill from here if I don't take control. I have to lose about 55lbs, seem to be in good health otherwise-just lazy and like to eat lol. I did quit smoking two years ago if that's any excuse Anyways here I am, ready to commit and get my energy back. I would love to benefit from everyone's support and triumphs, as well as give it anyway I can.

Hi everybody! I'm a 49-year old married mom of 3 boys - 2 in college, 1 in 2nd grade. I decided to get serious about losing weight on January 2. I'm turning 50 in June and I want to be fabulously fit and healthy! So far I've been doing well, I've lost 12 pounds and have been eating better than ever before. I've changed my focus to eating healthy and exercising, rather than on losing weight, and I'm getting better results. Dieting always made me feel like I was punishing myself, so I focused on what I wasn't having, which made me want it even more. I've never shared my weight loss feelings and struggles with others, so I'm hoping that joining this group will help me stay motivated and on track. I look forward to chatting with you all! :happy:

Hi !

My name is Sarah - I just turned 40 in November. Im a mom of 2 great sons 12 & 7. Im from Vancouver BC but 7 months ago we moved to a VERY remote town in southern Manitoba to help my mom who was ill. The loneliness, remoteness and 8 feet of snow have all made me complacent and LAZY. When I stumbled upon this site it gave me inspiration

Ive always been 140-145 lbs and have gained 40lbs in 7 months. I feel puffy, chubby, lazy and sluggish.

Today is a new start for me

Nice to meet you ! Love to hear your successes and more about what brought you here~!

Sarah

Hello! I am new to the group. I am finally committed to getting healthy and to losing some unwanted weight. I have struggled many years and I am ready to stick to this journey.

Hi Ladies,

My name is Michelle and I turned 40 on Friday! Disappointingly, I didn't reach my weight loss goal for my 40th party - in fact I had put on 3 kilos since Christmas

So I am here for motivation to stick with Myfitnesspal and start my 40's as healthy as I can as I know it works...

New to the group!:happy:

I am a mom of twins, married 11 years, with 4 dogs and a rabbit. I work outside the home. My own Mom was obese, and while I was growing up I watched her struggle with her weight, and various health issues that came with it. Consequently, I'm constantly on a diet. The good news is I'm an athlete and it helps me to keep slightly plump rather than obese. I've lost ten pounds since Halloween and I'm looking forward to taking off at least another ten pounds (maybe 20?) in 2014. My main problem is not meals, but snacking or candy. I was doinG Weight Watchers online but I am liking this better. Free. Calories, not strange point systems that confuse me. No pressure to buy food or tools. I like this a lot!

Hi! I'm new to the group. I recently turned forty and I've been using MFP for a couple of weeks now. I find I do better if I hold myself accountable. So here I am. I've lost 4 pounds so far. I am married with 5 children ages 23, 21, 16, 10 and 7. My husband, who is just 11 yrs older than I am, recently had a heart attack. It really made me take stock. I need to take better care of myself. I need to lose 33 pounds, then I'd like to add some weight with muscle. I have a lot of work ahead of me. My adult daughter and sister are doing this with me, so I have them for encouragement, but I'd like some MFP, Fabulous 40 Something ladies to do this with too.

Hi Everyone! I am 47 and am what I call a "repeat" to mfp. I had lost some weight, stopped logging in, gained all my weight back and then some. I am back and I am even more determined than ever. I guess knowing that my 30 year class reunion is in June is helping a bunch .
I have two grown children (27 and 24) and three grand children. I lived most of my life for my kids and now that they have a life of their own.....................
It is my turn.


Great to meet everyone. Add me if you want, you can never have to many friends on here.

First of all I hope I posted this corrected...I am Holly. I havent accepted that I am aging , so I am fighting it. I want to look good in a swimsuit and turn the heads of men.

Hello everyone, I am Dee and I'm so happy I have decided to start this journey in making a lifestyle change to help me lose some weight that I have gained since my last pregnancy. Although it has been 5 years I can't seem to get rid of the excess weight I have put on. Right now I am at my nine month weight and I want it gone. I was working the midnight shift and getting little or no sleep for years and I have now switched shifts, so I am hoping that with the help of MFP I can start to take better care of myself. I am 44 years old and I am the mom to 2 sixteen year olds and a five year old. They are definitely my inspiration and motivation to lose the weight and be healthy. I've been counting for 1 week and I have lost 2lbs.

I was reading 'soozey1' post and I can relate to her struggles with exercise and the lack of energy as I too found out 5 years ago that I have polycystic kidney disease but I don't intend to give in to it.

I hope to meet some fabulous ladies and gentlemen on this journey.

Hi my Name is Rita I'm 49 I'm new to the group I 'm getting back on track after losing 70 pounds a few years ago I had regained weight so here I am trying again I really hope to keep it off this time I started Jan 14 2014 and as of today i have lost 21 pounds

Hi I a new to the group, I am 46 years old and have lost 12 lbs. I still need to lose 25-30 more. I have a husband and three boys 16, 17, 20 and a granddaughter who is a year and half. I also have 2 dogs. I am trying to get not shape to make myself feel and look better. I also want to me more active for my granddaughter.

Hello all. I've been a part of this group for awhile, but I've been on a bit of a break from myfitnesspal, and boy, does my scale show it! I've got to stick with it this time and at least lose some before the summer! I've got a long journey in front of me but at this point I'd be happy to see the scale drop even 5 lbs! I'm making a new commitment to logging my food on here and taking my weight loss seriously!

Good morning and what a lovely morning it is...blue skies and sun, spring is in the air. My name is Tracy and have dieted forever, I have lost 5 st previously with ww, then after a divorce and children flying the nest I have put back on about 20lbs. My aim is to get rid of the 20lbs and a little more (I hope). I have the 3 grown up children, 2 of which have moved back home after university with their girlfriends I may add and my partner has 2 teenage daughters who also live with us, so it's busy busy busy ohh and plus I work full time. I have recently decided now is my time ????