NEED FRIENDS OVER 40

commited67
commited67 Posts: 1
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I am struggling with weight loss and being over 40. Does anyone else have this problem??

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  • 4aces61
    4aces61 Posts: 292 Member
    It would help by telling us what you've done to try and lose weight. Then we can throw some ideas your way.
  • stephvk7
    stephvk7 Posts: 13
    Hi! I'm 44 & definitely notice that the weight does NOT want to come off like it did when I was younger. It's a challenge!
  • Travelbug1955
    Travelbug1955 Posts: 61 Member
    For women it is much more difficult to lose weight when we get up in age. My problems losing started when I turned 50. I never had so much frustration just trying to lose 1 pound! I just keep trying by measuring everything I eat and drink, plus walk , walk, walk and walk more. I have found that for me, I have to cut way down on carbs and up the protein. You can friend me if you want and I will support you on your journey.
  • Styxx42
    Styxx42 Posts: 2 Member
    I will be your friend

    I am 44, been a heavy weight all my light. Lifted weights and been in good shape most of my life.
    9 years ago, got married, then had 1 child then another..
    Then noticed the FAT F*&K in the mirror a few years ago. Never been able to get rid of him so I stopped looking at him.
    That is not a good thing to do.

    For me, watching cals.does not doing it.
    I like to socially eat. I LIKE TO EAT AND DRINK.
    I am a good cook. Very good acutally.
    From home make chicken wings, french oinion soup, honey'd hams, making cookies, rice cripsy squars and cakes with my boys. YOU NAME IT I MAKE IT AND EAT IT.
    SO.
    This is my THIRD kick at this.
    I AM REALLY FEALING IT this time.

    First, I watched, FAT SICK AND NEARLY DEAD. I LOVE this.... what ever you want to call it.
    Then I bought a Breval Juicer the next day it made that much of an impact.
    Then 2 plus weeks ago I started with ONE meal replacement of just juice.
    Mostly Veg replacement. Fruits are not the replacement you want.
    Then I and my lover have moved to two replacements per day.
    First weekend on this I TREATED myself ot a restaurant Buger and felt like CRAP. BUT IT WAS MY TREAT. I still laugh.
    This weekend was Easter, so I ate much less then I would. But was still WAY over stuffed.
    THe really cool thing is my stomach has shrunk.


    So, with the juicing replacment I CAN make it, I can watching my CALs. I also upped my cals to something more manageable.
    It somehow was set to 1400.. Too low for me
    I am running with 1600 and feeling for the most part good.
    I ACTUALLY FEEL LIKE I AM WINNING this time.
    But ONLY with the juicing replacement.

    Couple Pluses
    MY Lover does not have to make Breaky or Lunch. I DO IT as it is MY thing.
    I WANT to succeed at this.

    Friend me if you want.

    I have not touched on my work outs.
    10 years ago, 3 miles a day, three sets of three on one muscle group, two muscle groups.
    Chest Back, Bis Tries, Shoulders Legs..

    Now, NOTHING.
    A Bow Flex, Gazelll glider, a situp machine, a machine weight system, and elyptical. Gathering dust.

    Getting up early like I would be working out but making juices instead. At least it is getting me up.


    Cheers.
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
    I am 42 soon to be 43 and it has gotten harder the older I have gotten. That being said I am doing very well losing weight because I am logging everyday and I workout everyday. I will add you.
  • aa1440
    aa1440 Posts: 956 Member
    I'm 46. It seems that I have to work out twice as much as the younger crowd. But, I love it. It feels good when you can out perform someone half your age.

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