weight loss over 40

I'd just suggest getting a food scale and measuring everything for a couple of weeks to make sure you're not eating more than you think. If you use a heart rate monitor, you'll also have more accurate calorie burns to track. Generally, we tend to overestimate our calorie burn and underestimate our calorie intake.

Keep up the good work!

ETA: I'd also point out that 20 lbs to lose is going to go much slower than if you had much more to lose. You'll get there!

I'm with ya... Been trying to lose the same 20lbs for months and months. I try and then get discouraged and throw in the towel. Lose 5 and then gain 5 back. I workout 5 - 6 days a week most weeks so I feel physically fit, but I know the extra 20lbs needs to be removed. That's why I'm here. Tracking everything! Weighing and measuring my foods and trying to get an accurate feel for how many calories and what types of nutrients I am putting in my body. It has to be a misconception on MY part that I'm not eating as much as I think I am. I know it's tougher in our 40's to lose the weight than it was in our 20's, but I refuse to believe we're stuck.

We can do this!! Track track track!! See what's really going in there.

I'm 46 and lost 28lbs on 1400 cals/day. I didn't find it any harder than losing wt in my 20's/30's. I logged and measured religiously, liquids or solids. Been maintaining a year.

I had some regular breaks for social stuff but don't think I'd have lost with a cheat day a week.

Hope you pinpoint the problem - good luck )

I'm 5'7", 46 and had put on 15lbs...same story as you-- always been thin. Then kids.... then life and before i knew it--yikes.

I'm huge into cardio now...but started with weight training (mostly squats cause they were fun and upper body 'cause i was shamelessly whimpy) and HIIT ....did a 6 week program and the fat melted away--my calories were about 1400 per day.

It can be done after 40, you just have to find what works for you :drinker:

Your food logs are inconsistent but from what I saw, there was not a lot for breakfast. If you are a true 5'8" (I'm 5'9", that 69 inches) then 170 is a pretty good weight to start with. However, you need to eat to burn. If you are hella walking but not feeding yourself, your body is going to hang onto what it can.

I'm not saying your're not eating but I can't tell anything by your logs.

it also looks like you are trying to lose 29lbs off your 170. That's a lot. Watch what you are eating (or not eating). Watch the alcohol (if that is the case). Watch it if you're juicing too. I hear people in my office talkign about throwing a banana, an apple, strawberries and other stuff into a juice. That's all sugar, man! Lots of sugar.

be more consistent in your food logs and you may get the answer there.

Ill be 42 in a week. Lost all the weight and then some. I found that when I added protein my weight started falling off. You NEED more protein especially since lets face it we are older. We want to have lean physiques and cant do that if our natural body is trying to eat our muscle. Up your protein, log all food, make sure that your exercise calories are really what you burned before you eat any back.

BTW: I have and still do cheat weekends! I like to be able to sit on the couch on movie night with my hubby and eat ice cream and such. Its part of living.

Your macros seem out of whack. Too many carbs and no where near enough protein. Try a 40/30/30 ratio. 40% protein, 30% carbs, 30% fat. I do this and then every once in a while (1 week out of 6) drop the carbs to 25% and up the fat to 35%. Worth a shot.

Thanks for this even though I am not the OP! LOL! My husband has been telling me to decrease my carbs. I've been eating a lot of fruit, wheat bread for sandwhiches, wine, etc...

I am going to give this a try.

Im glad I'm not alone! It SUCKS!! I bought a scale before and weighed everything. I know what Im doing Doesn't f'ing work! but I'm hoping this time if I have the right people helping me I'll be able to do it!!

^ This. :frown:

49 5'7" 182lbs, over the past 5 years I managed to put on 25lbs. I have been on this site for a couple years now but have not been consistent. I have always worked out on a regular basis however I enjoy my wine and Jamison which has been my biggest downfall in losing weight. I have just started using the message board and making some MFP friends with the hope that peer pressure will help me stick with the program and reduce the alcohol intake. Feel free to friend me..