Any women over 45 out there trying to lose weight?

dconn3114
dconn3114 Posts: 37 Member
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New to the site -- wondering if there are any other women out there over 45 who are trying for the first time to lose weight and really change their attitude about exercise? I'm doing strength training and running and it is soooo hard. Anyone out there start off 40 years plus needing to lose 40 lbs? I'd love to hear from you and how you did it!
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  • Lcantando
    Lcantando Posts: 4 Member
    Hi There - I am turning 45 in April and my goal is to lose 35 lbs. I added strength training to my cardio and I have to say its kicking my butt. I am trying to stick to 1200 calories, cardio 3x a week, and strength train 2x...ugh!
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    I started out over 40 and 50lbs overweight. It had been years since I'd exercised and my eating habits were atrocious. You can see my ticker I'm 10lbs from goal now.
  • xxmarysmxx
    xxmarysmxx Posts: 199 Member
    44 here.. Feel free to add me.
  • nicoleduo
    nicoleduo Posts: 27 Member
    I am 44 yrs old, i have over 40 lbs to lose.add me as a friend to follow my journey if you would like.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Me!me!me!me! I am!! And totally loving it! 45yo SAHM
  • armadillo8013
    armadillo8013 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I'm 46 and pretty much starting out. Working towards losing 40+ lbs.
  • JeNn45nFiT
    JeNn45nFiT Posts: 125 Member
    .45 here and it has been so hard! Any tips for those that have lost? What did you do? How long did it take? :)
  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    over 40 and did change my attitude towards food and exercise. Before 2012 I loved only one. can you guess which one? Now I love both
  • O2Bslimagain
    O2Bslimagain Posts: 120 Member
    46 here. I have been a weight bouncer with ups and downs. I need to remember that this is a lifestyle change. I am working towards a 40-50 lb loss. Please add me. I need a jump start. Tiffany
  • jenniferwilson4899
    jenniferwilson4899 Posts: 3 Member
    Would love to share ideas with you. Just turned forty-five and am working to lose at least forty pounds. I started by really tweaking the way I eat and am doing a combination of strength training and running. I am looking at a goal of at least a half marathon this year and would love to get help and share advice along the way.
  • fleetzz
    fleetzz Posts: 962 Member
    Yep. Lots of us out there! I started a year ago, and just last week decided to lower my goal 5 lbs. Started running in April. Started some weight training (light mainly) a few months ago. Trying to get my technique correct before I advance weights. Friend me if you like!
  • Mercedespony
    Mercedespony Posts: 162 Member
    Just turned 47 (drats), started in May 2013 and I think I'm almost to where I want to be. 10, 15 pounds more?
    I told my husband that when I turned 50, I wanted to be the hottest woman he knew.
    Soon time to focus on my wrinkles. ;)

    eta: started walking 5k, then jogging 5k, picked up a trainer and do strength 3xweek,

    feel free to add me,
  • Colleen_in_LV
    Colleen_in_LV Posts: 28 Member
    Me too, I'm 47 and I need to lose at least 50lbs. Add me :)
  • bjshields
    bjshields Posts: 677 Member
    I'm 48 and have 10-20 lbs to lose, depending upon the day. I'm certified as a fitness instructor but still struggle myself. Would be happy to have another friend on MFP! :drinker:
  • Jelaine56
    Jelaine56 Posts: 88 Member
    Hi, I am 58 yrs old and I lost 40 lbs in one year by walking outside & using Leslie Sansone walking dvd's... Now I am just trying to maintain my weight & possibly loosing a couple more pounds.. I started out at 183 and today when I weighed myself I was 145 lbs.
  • lonewolf44
    lonewolf44 Posts: 4
    46. just returned to this site after being off for a while. hopeing to lose the weight i gained after two knee surgeries. friend me if you want.
  • rosevalleygirl23
    rosevalleygirl23 Posts: 55 Member
    46 here. I'm loving exercise! I would never had thought I would, but I thinking I'm digging the physical challenges and the endorphins. I started out with a treadmill (that didn't help), then I got a fitbit and I really liked the feedback. I started walking tons and after a few more months I joined the gym. At the gym, I started doing Zumba and other dance-like classes. Recently I started lifting weights. Who knows what next!

    Now diet, that's harder for me, but I'll get there.

    Feel free to add me.
  • rlynnehawk
    rlynnehawk Posts: 71 Member
    I'm going to be 60 in July. Trying to loose about 35 lbs. Even though I am 59, I still like to go to the gym and try everything. I took a few months off and getting back in the habit again. Please feel free to add me.
  • MMFabrizio
    MMFabrizio Posts: 17
    I'm about to turn 40 in 2 months, that's close to 45. =) I have about 70 lbs to lose, but am confident I can do it, as I've done it before after having 2 kids in 2 years. I used Slim Fast so I could work on one meal at a time last time, and it worked great and I kept the weight off for years, but then it's slowly crept back up.

    I'm going that route again, just as soon as I can get to the grocery store to stock up! This time around, I'm going to incorporate exercise too, and make sure my other meals are at least 1/2 vegetables. Now that I'm older, I realize I need to make sure that I still get all the nutrition I need while I cut back!

    Feel free to add me as a friend =)

    Misty
  • sandrac148
    sandrac148 Posts: 18 Member
    I'm turning 45 next month, and I have 67 more lbs to lose to get to my goal.. I have been working on changing my relationship with food, and changing my ideas of what healthy eating is. Feel free to add me, we all need support! :)
  • rondaj05
    rondaj05 Posts: 497 Member
    Turned 49 last month! Put on 20+ pounds in the last 2 years and quit exercising, don't want to go into my 50s at this weight and so out of shape!

    Still tweaking the calorie thing bc I have family history of diabetes and pre-diabetes symptoms, have to say I've felt so much better the last month and half bc I have made better choices. Exercise is my challenge, especially in the winter. When I get home from work and it's cold and dark I just want to put my jammies on and veg.

    Feel free to add me! :flowerforyou:
  • nwoychyshyn
    nwoychyshyn Posts: 11 Member
    Over 50 and not losing. I can't wait til summer to be more active.
  • MeRoHa
    MeRoHa Posts: 95 Member
    53 year old that has lost over 75 pounds since July using this site. I am still hoping to lose another 40 to 50 pounds. It helps me to be accountable and when I am feeling discouraged my friends here give me that little extra support I need to get positive.
  • lynplace
    lynplace Posts: 7 Member
    Hi I am 53 years old and just started my journey to a healthier me. Please feel free to add me as I am new MFP
  • Regan45
    Regan45 Posts: 191 Member
    I am 46 and met my goal weight using MFP. I had never tried to seriously lose weight before. Age and the weight just seemed to sneak up on me. I followed the guidelines and it was easy! Support from MFP friends is so helpful! The way you feel in the end is priceless!
    Good luck! You can do this!
  • Sztheday
    Sztheday Posts: 31 Member
    I'm 49 and have always been super active, never tried to lose weight before. Like another post, I think age has snuck up on me and without noticing I've gained a few extra pounds. I'd like to lose 20 by the time I turn 50, and trying to figure out how. The food diary on MFP is allowing me to isolate when I'm overeating, which I'm hoping will enable me to take control of it.

    Good luck to you!
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    Well at least you're doing it at 40. I waited until I was 50. It is hard. I'm not sure I've totally made peace with exercise, but I know it's necessary. You're going to have 10 more years of enjoying your weight and your strength than me. This is the best thing you've done for yourself.
  • gampsm824
    gampsm824 Posts: 37 Member
    49 here. Need to lose weight to stay healthy. Feel fee to add me.
  • staycfitz
    staycfitz Posts: 11
    Add me if you'd like... I'm 41 and started my weight loss Mid Oct. I have lost 25lbs so far and have goal of 25 more by my 42nd B-day in June. More friends make it easier to keep the motivation.... its a great to have support
  • Rebstoff14
    Rebstoff14 Posts: 15 Member
    Hi there, I just turned 45 in January, and I was 30 pounds over my goal weight - so I would love to be a part of this great group of people, please feel free to add me - lets go through this journey together :happy:

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