Hi, any 40 or 50 year olds trying to lose weight?

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  • flatlndr
    flatlndr Posts: 713 Member
    Age 51, and have dropped 40 lbs, on my way to just over 100 lbs.
    Fire away with friend requests.
  • DWW529
    DWW529 Posts: 42 Member
    Yup. 42 and rolling. Lost a bunch of weight a few years back, gained a bunch back and now steadily getting back on track. The support and encouragement here helps. The accountability helps more. Feel free to add me.
  • 51justdoit
    51justdoit Posts: 3 Member
    I'm 51 and it feels like all I want is sugar/carbs. Like being pregnant, or before a cycle starts. Started Hot Yoga three weeks ago and have hope for mind, body, spirit. 50's are the new 30's! Just joined this also, after seeing a picture of myself. Goal is to lose 40 lbs.
  • cookiealbright
    cookiealbright Posts: 605 Member
    Hello and wecome back! I'm 57 and will be 58 in 2 weeks. I've been on here for a year and lost 26 pounds, that's not alot but we travel alot and got to Wineries alot and on those days - I eat like a queen! Yesterday I bought new jeans and was scared to try on a size 10, but they fit! So i wore them to the winery yesterday afternoon! You can do this! Just get a plan and try to fit in some excercise and we will be fabulous again!! You can add me if you like, I'm on here everday. Good luck to ya! :flowerforyou:
  • stejill
    stejill Posts: 1 Member
    Hi...I am soon to be 56.I have always had to watch my weight.In my late forties suddenly realised I was 175lbs(5'2).It really sneaked up on me.After a lifetime of trying different diets I realised I would just have to eat less.Basically,since then I have been eating what I want,just less of it.I'm lucky because I really like healthy foods and don't eat too much junk food(but sometimes give in).I have been able to keep my weight around 150 lbs but would like to go down to about 130lbs.these online sights that calculate your calories for you are great!I love walking but hate intense exercise.
  • mjterp
    mjterp Posts: 650 Member
    I'm 45 and I lost 40 pounds and gained only HALF of it back when I went through my recent divorce and some other family crap (dad cancer, aunt passing and estate mumbo jumbo...quite the year.) SOOOO, While I am THRILLED that some of my habits stuck so that I ONLY gained back twenty (and just a year earlier would have been a gain of 60 or more), I am READY to take my life back and get back into the REST of my habits as well as add some new ones to become more and more heatlhy! I have over a hundred pounds to lose.

    Motivation to MOVE is my biggest challenge to date. My "eye on the prize" is being able to ride ALL of the rides with my kids at six flags this summer, being able to keep up with my kids and rough house...etc. Recently my girl scout group (we've been together since 7th grade) is planning a camping trip including a zip line and I want to FIT and enjoy that as well!!! All wonderful motivators!!!

    Always good to have friends to hold you accountable. I have found some new motivation in reading "the Daniel Plan" and in being involved in a small group at church. But I find the daily accountability here to be the best thing for me! Habit by habit I am doing this! I'd love to have ya'll join me!
  • mumzie4
    mumzie4 Posts: 3 Member
    I'm 44 and recently started on this journey again. In 2006 I did the same program and lost 45 pounds. This time around I'm starting 30 pounds heavier so would like to lose 75. I've had an emotional past three years which caused the weight to accumulate. I sometimes wish I could just fast forward to the end of this weight loss journey, but I know I need each day to make me stronger. Good luck to you all!
  • Clint9913
    Clint9913 Posts: 15
    I "un-quit" on 9/9/14 and have been slaying the beast I was for the last 20 years. MFP is my weapon of choice to assist me in my battle of the bulge.
  • msphyl46
    msphyl46 Posts: 49
    Creeping up on 49. I've been here a while but not eating enough has been a major problem for me. I'm finally learning to eat 5 small meals and seeing the scale move. I'm determined not to quit. You can add me if you like. Have a awesome journey!!!
  • vt78che
    vt78che Posts: 44 Member
    Hi all,
    54 - I have been using fitness pal for the past year, lost 41 pounds. While out on a walk in Oct I came up lame. After putting up with the pain for 2 days I finally decided to see a doctor. Found out I tore my meniscus and had an ACL that had been torn years ago. Finally had the surgery Jan 10 and now am on that long road to recovery. While I am not cleared to do too much at this point I am now able to go for a walk! Needless to say, I have put on 12 pounds through all of this and am anxious to get back on track! Looking forward to losing again! Hang in there all, remember, it's a lifestyle change.

    Wow! Good thing you found out the root of the problem and got it fixed. Your road may be a bit longer as a result, but it is very do-able! Best of luck to you!
  • Cindy781
    Cindy781 Posts: 539 Member
    Hi! I'm working through menopause too. Hard to keep the weight off if I'm not vigilant. I'm sending a friend request.
  • AliveNThrive
    AliveNThrive Posts: 4
    Hi, I'm 51, back on MFP wanting to lose 35 lbs. First week went well. :) I learned about MFP a couple of years ago, created an account, but didn't get into it. Life's been busy--I'm a sandwich caring for a child at home and an elderly mom while working and now going to school. Hard to focus on being healthy and active with so much to do, but I've cleared the space (mainly in my head) and feel motivated!!! Great tools to help a busy mom: two slow cookers, which gets one in the planning mode. No more drive through fast food!
  • carolley
    carolley Posts: 2
    vt78che...Thanks, looking forward to the challenge. Best of luck to you as well. Living by the water would be so inspirational to me. Nothing like being on the water. Enjoy your Monday.
  • jannof
    jannof Posts: 10 Member
    Hi everyone I just turned 50 and so glad I found this site! I've been on it for 60 days and have lost 10 pounds so far :smile: I have never been so motivated!!
  • carlsoda
    carlsoda Posts: 3,429 Member
    Just turned 49 here. Send me a friend request...I think us that are 40+ need to support each other!!
  • Michael828nc
    Michael828nc Posts: 2 Member
    I'm 45. Went from 288 down to 219. Over the last few weeks though, I've kinda slacked off because weather has made it impossible to leave house and get to gym, and I've tack on 5 pounds. Glad to see some "mature" faces on here. :)
  • MEllenRMD
    MEllenRMD Posts: 1
    I'm right there with you. Just joined (again) today, after 2 years, gained all my weight back, starting menopause, addicted to Cheetos, and HATE to workout. I'm 48. Quite frankly, I'm so so sick of dealing with my weight, its been a lifelong issue. I'm doing this casually, and am not going to kick myself when I'm down, I need to just go with the flow and move slowly this time. I'd like to lose 70 lbs, and if it takes me 5 years, so be it.
  • thutch40
    thutch40 Posts: 26 Member
    Hi
    I'm starting lupron this week that will throw me into menopause so not looking forward to that. Worked so hard to lose this amount don't want to gain.
  • SydnieBean5
    SydnieBean5 Posts: 2
    I too, took a break thinking I could do without tracking what I ate but the pounds crept back on and now I am back. Support and accountability are a must for me. Turned Forty and It is definitely harder and harder to maintain a healthy weight and still enjoy food like I used to. Cranking up the cardio to keep everything groovy :P
  • maryh1966
    maryh1966 Posts: 2 Member
    im in the boat with you late 40's completely amazed at how week i have become and no stamina for exercising. Didn't notice at all until i got serious about losing weight and working out. Hard to get over when at the gym but i am.Looking to lose 80-100 lbs:happy:
  • beckyplummer
    beckyplummer Posts: 17 Member
    I am in the same boat as you are... if you want add me to your friend
  • whisperer02
    whisperer02 Posts: 52
    Hi. I am 53 and have beennkn and off of mfp for 3 years. I exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Just started leslie sansons walking program and have found i love it. I also throw in a jillian micheals dvd once a week. I have about 12 pounds to go and want to tone up more than anything. I also gave away my big clothes and totally refuse to buy anything larger. This is not a diet for me, i am making it my way of life. Add me if you like for encouragement or just to exchange ideas.
  • mishka45
    mishka45 Posts: 26 Member
    Hi I'm 45, feel free to add me!! :smile:
  • Hikr56
    Hikr56 Posts: 128 Member
    Hi, there!

    I just joined MFP in Sept, turned 57 in November, and had a chemo induced early menopause in my 40s. Never fear though, I'm mean as a hornet! :wink:

    Feel free to add me, any old fogies reading this :laugh:
  • claudie08
    claudie08 Posts: 154 Member
    I'm here! I'm 51 years old, going through menopause and having a bad time losing this weight. I lost 46 lbs. about 3 years ago on WW, only to gain it back - plus 4. The weight just fell off me then, and now I've started up again and find that it's so much harder. I'm not giving up, though.

    Please feel free to add me as a friend, if you'd like.
  • mcdowella2
    mcdowella2 Posts: 6
    Hi, I'm 50 and trying to start a healthier lifestyle! I've been here for a week. I have used weight watchers in the past, but this really seems to fit better. You can add me, we can support each other.
  • sark1971
    sark1971 Posts: 83 Member
    I am 42 and struggling big time!
  • birdiecs
    birdiecs Posts: 237 Member
    :flowerforyou: Big over 40 welcome!
  • sue_stef
    sue_stef Posts: 194 Member
    Im SUE I'm 29 with 14years experience
    and I started back on MFP in December because of my own health scare
    diabetes high blood pressure morbidly obese bad cholesterol etc
    Doc gave me 2 months to fix my numbers or go on meds
    I fixed my numbers(found out last monday I am OK enough to not need meds)
    I am now fixing the rest to make those numbers even better and lose weight and get in shape
    I am a mom of 5 boys
    married to my guy for 18years
    and I am on here everyday
    I have lost 38lbs so far but I have a long ways to go to get to where I need to be
  • 40andFindingFitness
    40andFindingFitness Posts: 497 Member
    Raising my hand. I'm in the 40+ club and it's definitely harder than it used to be but I'm hanging in there. Feel free to add me.

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