Any 40+ sisters out there for motivation?

56, (is that too old?) out of shape, but started losing in January and starting workouts tomorrow. I'd love more motivation. I have the best friend who helps me every day! My daughter and I are starting the 30 day shred tomorrow. Every bit of encouragement will help. I also love to hear about everyone's successes, big and little. Count me in.
Rita

45 here! I am definitely finding this journey to be a tougher one than when I was younger, but I've found setting small goals are making it more achievable (as well as being kind to myself and picking myself up when I've had a bad day).

53 with 3 boys - 17 and up - working toward a healthier life!

Hi, I am 40, 2 kids 17 & 10 (loves of my life). Just getting back into it... my knees crack and pop every morning but I keep on going. Doing the color run next weekend and running (i hope) the foam fest in May. 5 total surgeries in the abdominal region and can't get rid of the pooch.

I'm 46 and just starting out (again). Please add me!! I need motivation too! We can all boost each other up. :-)

Just turned 40 (sigh). 60 pounds to lose and looking for motivation mmyself!! Feel free to add me.

Hi, turned 50 on my last birthday. Two teenagers. Feel free to add me.

48 and counting.....back on MFP for the 3rd time.....hoping to make it a lifestyle change this time!!!
I've been working out 4-5 days a week since the day after Christmas......down 16 pounds.....even though MFP only says 7.....I started out this time heavier than my last time....so, it didn't start showing a loss until I got back to my original start weight.
Short term goal is about 10 more pounds......then maintenance.....maintenance is the hardest for me.....that's when I slip back into old bad habits....
Come on....let's all support each other.
Add me!!

OK. I"m 44, almost 45. I have 29 lbs to get to rock bottom goal weight. I'm 6' tall so while that is a lot of weight - it isn't going to make a huge difference like it might if I was 5'2" tall. Will also be hard to reach - it was not a weight I sustained even when younger. It is the recommended weight range but I might be happy with 20-25lbs to reach goal. Anyway.....

I'm having a mini-mid life crisis moment I think. This round of weight loss has not been anything like how it happened pre-40's. It is harder for one thing and my boobs are shrinking at an alarming rate. That never used to happen. UGH. Nothing to do about it I suppose. My girls have nursed four babies and will never be the same anyway, lol.

My real problem is my waist. What the hell happened to it? Since I took a measurement I've lost 17lbs and done 30 day shred and not one millimeter has come off my waist. I'm sure my hips are a bit smaller based on my pants (I didn't measure them) so what that looks like is zero waist line. I don't need a teeny tiny waist but a bit of one! This is a lot of work and while I'd like to say it was all for health reasons - a big part is just vanity. I want to look better in what I wear and a waist is part of the damn deal !!!

What has been your experiences with your waist line? Do you think there is any hope that the last pounds to go are going to make a difference or is this just the new body I get now? :pout: I'm suddenly not liking my 40's so much anymore.