Any women over 45 out there trying to lose weight?

Hi there everyone - I'd love to join! I'm 45, trying to loses 15 lbs. before the summer... I've tried WW before with success, but it crept back on over the past couple of years. I've been on this site before but never really stuck with it...Need the motivation that a group like this can give me!

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I am going to be 47 this year - when did that happen??!!?? And have more than 40 to loose- this is a great forum for support and motivation!

Lost 23 and fell in love with hard core workout. My journey started when I was 42. Baby steps really work. Find something you LIKE. If running is not your thing, find something else. So many fun stuff out there to get your pumped Good luck. Oh, I was rather sedentary before, so seriously, it is not difficult, as long as you do not set unrealstic goals. No 10 pounds by next month thingy, if you know what I mean!

I'm 49 and started working out least June and have gained 10 pounds. I work out 4 to 5 days a week with 45 minutes cardio at least and 45 minutes strength training. I've been told that I don't eat enough to lose weight. I need to lose 40 at least but not giving up. I also run some, this week I've ran 4 miles.

Hi - I'll be 45 this summer, and this is my second attempt to get to a healthy weight after having my son 2 years ago. I lost 30 lbs, got down to 168 (I'm 5'5") then put 10 back on. I'd like to blame the holidays, that I have a "desk job", sleep deprivation... Fact is, I was very active prior to my pregnancy, went to the gym daily, had a trainer and nutritionist. I know what to do to get a great workout at home. I feel so scatter-brained since having my son that the day is gone before I know it and I'm exhausted. I've started pushing myself again - and it is a struggle to do so - to get to a park or just outside, with my son in a jogging stroller, and walk AT LEAST a half hour at as fast a pace as possible. In the past two weeks, I've done this four times. I've done three days of body-weight exercises for about 20 minutes: squats, lunges, planks, mountain climbers, burpees... I'm going to try to keep going. I'm so glad to see that I'm not alone! I'd love to "partner up" with anyone who'd like to do so, get any tips or hints, etc. Two things that are a concern to me right now: 1) I need to find a really great exercise bra, for big-chested women (I'm talking 40 E/F since this baby). I have bought several with no luck. Breast reduction will be done in the fall, during my business' slow time, thankfully! Any recommendations are appreciated! and 2) I have ADHD and started my meds again last week. It leaves me with no appetite until later in the day. Is this going to "sabotage" my progress? I'm luck if I can take in 1000 calories, and I try to eat but forcing makes me feel sick.

Joined in Sept 2013. If you want support and can give some back, feel free to add me as friend.

I'm 55 and trying to lose 50-70 pounds. Feel free to add me.

yes I am 59 and need to loose 50 lbs, it is so hard the older you get but you have to persevere, I had a setback new hip last year and just had my gallbladder out then had a rotten cold and sinus infection for 10 days. But now to get back at it it takes time we are not young any more even though I feel like I am 30 feel free to add me

Maybe we can help each other! I am fine with the eating too, but exercise is not my fav! I live in the Midwest and it has been a horrible winter. In fact, we got more snow today! ugh! Feel free to add me and maybe we can both be ready for summer when it decides to finally get here!

I'>m 57 and need to lose 60-75 lbs. I've lost 16 lbs. I'm eating a diet low in carbs and sugars and high in protein. The protein keeps me satisfied. I've been obese about 14 years. Congrats on your decision. Feel free to add me as a friend. I log in every day.

So, I've been doing daily 15-minut HIIT and bodyweight exercises mostly twice per day since March 24th. I'm down to 177 so far as this digital scale is concerned. I'm gong to give up the weighing part of this and instead start (as of tomorrow) noting my progress by measurements. My shirts are fitting a lot more loosely, my yoga pants are even loose and I'm having to roll the waist to keep them from fallling down. I know since I'm doing exercise that builds muscle that I'm likely to notice a loss of fat rather than a drop in weight. NOT looking forward to these measurements, but I'm seeing such a noticeable difference in such a short time that it should be pretty exciting to see the progress! Hope everyone is feeling happy with their progress and motivated!

I am 50 and need to lose about 50 pounds. I sometimes wonder if it's futile, at my age, but I see from several posts here than it can be done. I am trying to take a good hard honest look at my actual efforts and I think that will show me that it's not my age, or hormones, that are preventing me from losing. It's my habits that aren't really changing. Talking about it won't work. It's going to take some action -- some real change.
Best of luck to all!!