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

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  • Posts: 55 Member
    Hi

    42 and starting again-although I didn't lose my previous weight with MFP.

    Friends get us through this...good luck and add me if you want :)

    Jo
  • Posts: 54 Member
    I'm 55 and determined to loose weight. I sent you a friend request.
  • Posts: 43 Member
    I'M ALMOST 50M HAVE TRIED THIS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT WORKS. USUALLY HAVE STRESS IN LIFE FROM WORK OR CHILDREN THAT MAKE ME GO BACK OFF. BUT GOING TO DO THIS.M COULD USE SOME SUPPORT ALSO. :)
  • Posts: 89 Member
    Hi, Just started back. At my heaviest and very depressing but going to start holding myself accountable and quit making excuses! Starting to exercise everyday and be aware of what I put in my mouth!

    Accountability is the key. No one can do this for us, we have to do it for ourselves. Daily! Every DAY! I am with you on that one.
  • Posts: 92 Member
    Keep trying. You will get to where you need to be.
  • Posts: 175 Member
    Hi, I'm 55 from Birmingham, log every day with an open diary. Feel free to add me for mutual support.motivation. :smile:
  • Posts: 40 Member
    Hi! I'm 45 and am working on taking better care of myself, which includes losing the extra pounds. You (and any one else) can friend me if you like! I need all the encouragement I can get! We will encourage each other! :smile:
  • Posts: 75 Member
    bump
  • Posts: 1
    I am 40, I quit smoking 2 and a half years ago, and now I am 56 ponds over weight due to quitting smoking, so my next challenge is to lose the extra weight. :)
    bump
  • Posts: 1 Member
    I am 50. I have about 100 lbs to lose. Just started this journey. Looking for a friend so we can encourage each other.
  • 49 just came back myself need all the help and support I can get. Please feel free to add me :smile:
  • Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm 44 and start doing 5:2 with the help of the MFP app. lost 4 1/2 pounds so far after 2 fasts and 2 normal eating days. I have 0 pounds to loose :( but I will get there this year! goal by Xmas eve I hope!
  • Posts: 3
    I'm 40 and perimenopausal, and it's really hard. The scale still hasn't moved at ALL, but I've lost 5 inches in my waist and 5.5 inches on my hips. I'm working with a trainer but I really need to get my eating under control.
  • Posts: 277 Member
    Thought I'd post an update as I'm past my original target and on to a new (lower) one. So it's not impossible to lose weight even at this time of life: if I can do it after around 30 years of trying, then it's do-able, even if it isn't easy.
    I feel better than I have done in ages, and am planning on running two race for life in July after finishing the NHS C25K programme. I hadn't done any running since I left school, and am (very surprisingly) quite enjoying the activity, even though I only did it under duress to start with!
  • Posts: 148 Member
    Come join our group....

    Fifty, Female and Fun!
  • Posts: 30
    Does almost 40 count? :smile:

    I'll be 39 in September! Would love to help others as well as have others motivate me! I workout 6x a week and log in daily!!

    I feel like my 40's are going to be my best years!!!!! :happy:
  • Posts: 163 Member
    45 over here!!!! I have to watch what I eat AND exercise to lose weight!
  • feel free to add me, as im in my 40s and yes ive been thru menopause and might still be going thru it idk? lol
    ( as i had to have a hysterectomy along time ago...when i was younger)

    so im sure i been thru it already, if im not still going thru it! lol
    but ive been losing weight... so far .......... but i have to keep with it..and i love this app and all the support etc from other people here as well!
    that helps me stay motivated also.
  • Posts: 1,221 Member
    41 here got a few more to lose but almost at goal.
  • Posts: 6
    Hi everyone,
    I'm 47 and definitely in the perimenopause. Did the Insanity workout twice last year and logged everything on MFP through the entire journey. I didn't see huge amounts of weight loss, only 3 pounds in the end and now if anything I seem to be gaining inches and pounds by the day and I'm really depressed by it all and I have absolutely no clue as to whats happening in the stomach area, I look like I'm 4 months pregnant.
    I workout about 5 times a week at a moderate to high intensity. I either run, do hip hop abs or go to the gym for about 1 hour each session.
    Would love to hear any advice which might help to get this weight off and keep me motivated.
    Am a very depressed, needing support and motivation lady :-(
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