Any women over 45 out there trying to lose weight?

I didn't need to lose 40, but almost 20% body weight.

I started at about 45. slowly. I found a zumba class and went with two friends and the first classes we were laughing at our lack of coordination more than working out and I was hooked. working out and fun together???
It was only once a week so then I started looking for other things. I did a boot camp, used Groupon for various classes and learned what I liked, and didn't. I had a hard time with timing when my two kids were at opposite ends of town and we had to pick up seperate, there went my evening or two to work out after work (we live in the country and its hard to go home and go back out).
Then I found some home DVD series programs that I liked and I was finally hooked! things I liked from all the other stuff rolled into one. I'm still looking to tone up some more and get the 'best shape of my life' but I think I'm doing ok for 48

you asked... thats my story.

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I am 49 yrs old and am trying to lose 20 pds. I have knee arthritis so I cannot run at all anymore, but bike and lift weights. It will be a challenge, but this app is great! It keeps me on track, and I plan all my meals every night and pack it up as I add to the app. I figure I am worth the time. I wish you well and stay on target ...you can do it!

Hi I'm 47. At 45 I started slow and steady with a bit of cardio, mostly elliptical and just walking to work (about a half hr for me) on nice days, and cutting back on carb intake significantly, no snacking at night. Nothing drastic. It was really slow and steady. Six months into it I was down about 15 lb and added some strength training with a personal trainer and that was really the best thing I ever did for myself. That got my metabolism going and the next 15 came off a LOT easier, and I really started loving my workouts even more as I got stronger and started really reaping the results. I've now lost about 33 lb and have another 20 to go, and have plateau'd over the last couple of months due to work and other stress, but I am determined now to push through the last 20, which is why I am here

So, all that to say it is very possible to make these changes at our age but it is important to realize that it really is (and yes we all know this and have heard it a million times , but it is SO TRUE) a lifestyle change, a slow and steady thing that gets you the results. Be patient with yourself and forgiving and try not to think in black and white perfectionistic thinking- that used to be my downfall. If you have that extra piece of cake, don't wallow in it, just make sure you don't do it two days in a row, and don't skip your workout...that sort of thing Just get back on that wagon! And try to keep it fun, always!

Checking in at age 45 with 46 to come in just 2 more months. With age 40 came too many life changes for me to keep up with which resulted in more time in the office and no time in the gym. Before I knew it, my normal healthy weight was obese, 120 pounds too much. The first 20 dropped by just walking a few times a week at lunch. The next 35 dropped by increasing the walking and the salads; I really like salads. I also traded my Starbucks for a self-made protein smoothie every morning. Sadly, I quickly gained it back, when I started spending too much time in the office,again. I started over again in Jan 2013 and dropped 45 by the end of May by getting away from office and walking 3 miles daily and a daily caloric intake of 1,200-1,400. From June - Dec 2013, my pursuit of a healthier me took backseat to a family crisis, so I only lost 10 pounds. Effective Jan 2014, I added walking back into my daily lifestyle. I walk 4.5 miles 6 days a week. I have lost 10 more pounds and I have 35 to go. Next week, I am going to add weight training and the elliptical. The keys for me are preparing my own low calorie meals, walking, and getting away from the office.

Feel free to add me. We can all support each other and learn from each other.

Im 48 years old and restarted a few days ago. Anyone feel free to add me as a friend. We are all in this together. I love the phone app. Hello Everyone!

Hey, that's me! I'm 46 and need to lose 40 lbs. I've lost 7 so far since Jan. 6. This is the slowest weight loss I've experienced, but I am doing things "right" this time:

- heavy lifting 3 times a week - this has become the centerpiece of my activity
- cardio 4 times a week - usually 60 minutes total
- eating 1330 cals/day with macros 45% carb, 35% protein, 20% fat

Even thought the weight has been slow coming off, I feel amazing, really motivated, strong, confident, sexy (yes!), and my posture and body feel graceful and elongated. This is from the weight training.

Oh, and I don't have a sense of deprivation that I used to have....because I am eating well, not using food for emotional reasons, and if I have a day where I eat a bit more, I don't feel like I have "failed". I want a strong, lean body. Period. So I'm not interested in doing things that will prevent me from attaining that. Again, I attribute that to the focus on strength training. I also think because I am focusing on the foods I SHOULD be eating to help with my workouts, muscle repair, etc. instead of on foods, I "can't" eat, I am not obsessed with food or deprivation....and I am never starving. I can all eat whatever I want whenever I want - we all have a choice. My choice is to eat well so I can achieve my goals.

Okay, diatribe over! Would love to be friends with more women in their 40's!

I am 54 and also new to this site. I am trying to lose at least 50 lbs. Add me as a friends if you want to do this together.
Lynn

Hello, I became really serious last year January when I quit smoking! I did really well and was probably in the best shape of my life at 48. My boyfriend and I decided to train for our first 5K, during the training I was experiencing hip pain. Thought it was just muscle but ended up being joint. Anyway that stopped my work outs and ended up gaining 20+ pounds so here I am again, starting over! Anyone wanting to add me please feel free! Lets help each other out!!

Hi. turned 60 last October ... and I'm not happy about it either ... but better than the alternative, that's for sure. I started my journey the Monday after the last 4th of July. I've lost a total of 84# since then, 65# since joining MFP. I'm doing low carb, high protein and fat doesn't matter, but it's not high, not low. I also walk minimum 60 minutes, most days 90 minutes a day. I'm gonna restart strenght/toning the end of the month (I'm on hiatus until then due to surgery). The diet is one I got from my doctor. So far it's working well, and I've hit no plateau in all this time, which has helped my outlook greatly. I've been dieting off/on my entire life; have yo-yo'ed my entire life as well, which isn't a good thing for your body/metabolism either. I truly feel that I'll accomplish my goal this time. With diligence and support we can all do it.

Hey ladies. I am 43 soon to turn 44 and I am overweight majorly. (This is where you say, 'hello Ramona!'). Anyway, this is the largest I have ever been, and sad to say that when I have said that in the past I was a lot less then where I am now. I need to lose close to 100 pounds. I want to get healthy but have a million excuses as to why I can't/won't/don't have the energy/etc. So I wold love to be part of this group. I would love to motivate others, and I would love to receive motivation back. DId the first big thing yesterday, and that was to get on the scale and scare the ship out of myself! Warmer weather is approaching and I am going to set small goals to get outside to play with my son, take the dogs for walks, etc. Getting ready to adopt another child, so I definitely need to find more energy. So excited to stumble across this board.

I'll be 50 in September. I have been on this journey for 431 days...the longest I have ever stayed committed to a healthy lifestyle. It really is much harder to lose weight after 40, but I am determined to do it. I just returned from 8 weeks in California and am ready to recommit myself to regular exercise and healthy eating. Feel free to add me as I log in faithfully everyday.

I'm 51 and doing it! Just give yourself time to get into a healthy groove and it will become a piece of cake! I mean....a piece of fruit! ha!

I'm 49 and have lost 33 lbs...gone from a size 14 to a 6, since July. Also ran my first 5K, have 1 next weekend and a 10K on March 1st. If I can do this, believe me, ANYONE can do it.

The secret...HARD WORK and COMMITMENT. It's worth every second you put into it.

44 here ans also new. Feel free to add. There are also groups based on age.