Welcome to all the new ladies! I hope you all have a fabulous week!

Hi everyone! I'm a 41 year old mom of 2 awesome boys (12, and 14), who is finally able to spend some time on me. I've been on MFP using the calorie counters, but this is the first time I've started to explore the groups and blogs to find other people who just want to be healthier.

Hello all. I'm Heidi. I'm a 43 year old wife, mommy and lawyer. I have 4 kids, 12, 11, 4 and 18 months. I initially joined in the spring of 2012 and almost immediately found out I was pregnant with my 4th. Since she was born I've lost around 50 pounds. I've kept that off for almost a year and now I'm wanting make a push to lose the last 20. I run (slowly) and swim and I'd like to begin incorporating some weight training. If anyone happens to have any tips on that, I'd love to hear them.

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I am Shannon. I have a husband (married 18 years), three kids (girls 16 & 14, boy 12), and two dogs (small white fluffy). On a very mature day I feel 12.

From Dec 2012 to July 2013 I lost 30 pounds. From January 29th 2014 to today I have gain 11 pounds. I am blaming my new boss I need to get back on the MFP wagon.

Hello everyone
I'm Siv, 40 year, married to my highschool sweetheart whom I have 3 boys with (17, 19 and 21 years). Work in a Office so sit a lot during my work day.
I joined just some days ago.
I have fibromyalgia and due to not handeling pain that good I have gain more then 30 lbs that I now hope to make go away again. At the same time as I hope to change my lifestyle to a more helthy one.
I do love dancing and hiking so those might be my main way to work out. Try to get to the gym to do some weight lifting at least once a week, still learning how to With out becomming Chain to the sofa the Next days.
So there you have me.
Since I'm from Norway my Counter is in kg not lb. 1 kg = 2.2 lb

Hi! I'm 47 and just had to double check that since I always try to make myself older than I am! I lost 25# in 2009 but had lost my motivation to keep on losing. I'm now ready to tackle the next 20# since in a year I will be facing my 30 year class reunion and my daughter will be graduating from high school. She is my baby. I would like to look good for both. I am admittedly an emotional eater, but I am actively trying to change my ways, one baby step at a time! I love to dance and take adult tap and jazz dance classes but was feeling bad about how I looked in my costumes this year, so it's time for a change!

Hi!
I'm Tamara, and I just turned 40 on Mother's Day. I'm married and I have an 11 year old daughter. I just started myfitnesspal about 2 weeks ago and already I've lost 10 lbs. I'm so excited and terrified. I've always been bigger, but over the last few years, with a job that I hated that affected every aspect of my life, I really got out of control and got up to 300 lbs. I've since tossed that job, reconnected with an inspirational and positive friend who introduced me to this site and I am....amazed, elated, relieved, hopeful and as I see, not alone. I'm very happy to be here.

Well my experience is No - the 1200 calories - its a matter of calories in and calories out has not worked for me since I have gotten older. I've been at this a while and have not lost the pounds I'm looking to lose. Some of it I am sure is as you, I am result oriented and when I don't see any - not even a 1/2 pound result in a couple of weeks, I'm outta here.

But you can't give you just gotta play with it and find something that works for you. I'm still trying to figure that out - lol.

There is a group of menopausal and pre-menopausal women on here also and that group has been very informative as to some tips as we age because it does matter what's going on with your hormones, insulin reaction, etc.

I am now trying JUDDD (there's also a group on here for that) and I've only been trying a week and not doing it perfectly yet - but I have to say I feel better than I have in a while.

So if the 1200 isn't working - change it up. Try doing some calculations and finding your true TDEE/BMR numbers and modify your goals on MFP. I got a fitbit and so I let it do all my exercise tracking and it logs directly to MFP. Try finding a fun exercise you enjoy and set a goal. I've joined several challenges here and it has kept me very motivated.

I haven't looked at your profile yet - just responded to your post. But I'll send you a request

Good luck!

Hello!

44 year old hurtling towards 45. I've been fat and thin. Lost 30kgs at WW some years ago and kept it off for a really long time through being really active. Then after a traumatic year I was diagnosed with Graves Disease (I was in the 5% who gain weight rather than losing it!). The medication they give you basically stops your metabolism dead and you have to give up intense cardio activity until you stabilise. So that was +10kgs.

After recovering from Graves, out of the blue, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Surgery, chemo and radiotherapy and lots of steroids.....+20kgs.

I then suffered the traumatic loss of my sister...+5kgs.

So I am now at my heaviest and want to lose at least 27kgs to be at a weight I can maintain without having to starve myself.

I welcome any and all support on this journey.

Hi! My name is Amanda. I am 41 and proud of it. I am single (divorced) and I have no kids...so 40+ and alone. I live in Las Vegas. I work for the school district in Special Education and have returned to school (UNLV) in January to work towards my Master's Degree in Special Education. Up until the end of January I didn't have a car for over years so I was walking everyday. Once I got the car...walking...not so much. I know I put a lot of the weight back on. Also, I know as I get older I need to get it off again. I have tried this before and hope this time will be THE time.

Hi... I turned 40 in March. I had success with MFP and lost almost 40 lbs 4 years ago. But, here I am diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic and having gained back all the weight plus 5 lbs. I am upset and scared. The ironic thing is I love all things fresh, healthy, and plant based. My family - hubby, dad, and sister - do not. So I end up cooking for them and not myself.

I am looking for "friends" to share this journey. I have no children, but take care of everyone else except me. It's time to live life for me. Will you join me?

Thanks!

Hi! I'm 43. I'm a wife (married 12 years, together 20) and a mom (ages 9 & 6). I've done MFP a few times and lost some weight but it hasn't been consistent and I always gained it back plus. I've been overweight since I was a teen. When my 6 year old asked me last week to lose weight, something clicked. I know it won't be easy to lose over 140 pounds but I know that I can do it this time when I am disciplined. Feel free to friend me so we can encourage each other on our journeys.

I'm a 44 year old mum to 2 children. I have been on a diet since the age of 10 and have been every size from a 10 to a 24. I thought I had won the battle 3 years ago when I managed to diet (Dukan) to a size 12 and was determined I would never return to the overweight BMI. However, Life is full of surprises and I was diagnosed with depression and then I started gaining weight with the medication and illness. My current medication regime is well known for weight gain but it keeps me well, despite the 3 stone weight gain, I want to stay on it. My consultant has prescribed metformin to help, even though I'm not diabetic. I haven't noticed any results 3 weeks in.

I am convinced I have ruined my metabolism with my yoyo dieting over the years. I can no longer fast, low carb, dukan because it would be dangerous with my medication. I think hormones may be causing some issues too.

Any advice on how to lose weight without starving yourself would be welcomed!

I'm with you. Turning 49 in August, don't want to reach 50 and still be concerned about loosing weight and feeling good. Time to stop waiting for tomorrow and just do it. (-:

I turned 44 in May and never thought in a million years that I would be at this weight. I am 10lbs lighter today than I was on my birthday, so I would say I am off to a good start of reaching 40 and fabulous. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful girls, 8 & 9. I work outside the home. I want to lose weight for me, but I want to make healthy choices for my girls. I don't want them struggling with weight at anytime in their life and I know it starts with me. I am hoping by joining this group I will stay motivated to keep going. My biggest downfall is not seeing the scale move. I then get discouraged and sabotage myself, which brings on depression and before I know I am stuck in this horrible circle. Which is why I chose the image I did for my profile picture. To remind me that even though I don't see the change it is taking place. I am determined to be 40 and Fabulous. Followed by 50 and Fierce. smile: