40 Something Success Stories?

just before my 40th birthday i was 112kg's and about 40% body fat, on the verge of a stroke or heart attack, depressed beyond belief and totally ready to throw it all in, then that 40th birthday approaching and a gym opening up within walking distance i decided to go for it.

Cut all junk foods, soft drinks, cordials haven't had any of those except Pizza since February 2013, and not missing them, was costing way too much anyway.

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that was me a few days after my 40th birthday, i had been going to the gym for 2 days and already lost a little bit., 111.9Kgs sorry bout the semi nudity clothes really didn't show the whole picture.

about 3 weeks later i finally got to see my complimentry trainer and he refused to train me after doing the basic physical, stating my blood pressure was way too high, so move forward 1 week i had lost 5Kg's in a month i had a 24hr blood pressure monitor attached which registered critical blood pressure just walking and here i was going full bore on the cross trainer for the past month my heart rate regularly in the 180+ range. I was put onto blood pressure medicine immediately but stopped after the 6th repeat ran out and blood pressure has been fine ever since well except for times i get really stressed or anxious.

moving forward to the past few months i've dropped to 76.2Kg - 17.5% body fat at my lowest and a 501 day streak on MFP as of today some great and1 really close friend on MFP and heading towards my 42nd birthday February 24th.

I'm 43 yrs old and I started my journey to a healthier me at 42! I have lost 65 pounds, ran 2 5K's, ran a half marathon and last night I tried my first Crossfit class! I went from a BMI of 32.6 (obese) to 23.6 (healthy)! I made a choice to make my 40's truly "fabulous"!!! I still have 9lbs to hit my goal. My motto during this journey has been "WE GOT THIS", I have had the encouragement and joy of doing this journey with my sister!

WE GOT THIS!!! ))

I can keep up with my kids a lot better, no more bp and cholesterol meds, I struggle with stress and anxiety - still do but I know healthier ways to deal with it than chocolate. A few months ago I did my first sprint tri.

I read this too fast and thought it said "I like my kids a lot better" LOL. I was like, "Yeah, me too!"

Great stories above. My 30s (and early 40s) was a period I gained a few lbs every year thru poor diet and no exercise. I was focused on my career, working long hours and would reward myself with food. My kids were young and needed a lot of my time. Mornings were getting kids ready, work from 8 AM -8 PM and eat a big dinner at 8-9 PM then bed right after. Went from about 190 in 1996 to 255 in 2014.

I am 42 and in March decided enough was enough. Almost there. You can do it, but it just takes time and dedication.

You look fabulous

Now 44. Started this almost two years ago. Started at 164.5 and now at 135. Would like to lose 5 more. For me, it has really been a case of Eat Less, Move More. Making better food choices along the way. Decreased the amount of Coke I was drinking all the time. But have never deprived myself of anything or everything. Read a great book ---- Eat Sleep Move by Roth (I think) I don't subscribe to all of what he writes, but it changed some of my thinking, especially,asking myself if what I'm about to eat is really worth it and what will it really do for me? I am definitely more fit in my 40s than I was in my 30s. It can be done!

I'm not sure if this qualifies or not but...what the heck.

I've lost 34 lbs in 60 days since May 12th. Plan losing another 100+ lbs before I start maintenance.

Oh and I'm 49 (50 in less than a month!)

I'm fitter and thinner than I've ever been in my adult life (since I got pregnant for the second time at 20). I feel more healthy and beautiful than I ever did in my 20s and especially 30s. I have a before/after in my profile pictures. :happy: It's never too late!

I'm rolling up on 43 in Sept. In March 2011 I decided to take my 168 lbs and shoot to be 140 by my 40th bday. 6 months....28 lbs....no problem. Well, I got *close* but couldn't get below 146ish. It took unitl March 2012 to reach my 140 goal. Then I lost a bit more, and now I'm back in the low 140s. It sounds like a lot for 5'5", but I wear a size 6 and am very healthy. Most folks guess I'm in the upper 120s or low 130s.

I took up distance running in that time and now I routine place in the top 3 in my age group at races...half marthons excepted. I'm usually in the top 20 in half marathons (although I did win my age group at one this spring).

So, you can get fit and stay fit after 40. It may not come as easily as it once did in life, but if you are determined, you'll figure out what works for you!!

Best wishes!

I am 41 and lost some weight before that. In August i decided it was time to be serious and from then lost about 35 lb. a little more probably. I now look great. In a skating dress, went from size 12 and 14 (medium/large) to size 4 and small or xsmall. I have pictures in my profile, can't be bothered uploading and posting links. I feel great and was told I'm skating better now than when I was 16.

It is possible. Just commit and you'll get it done.

Bumping for later - but well inspired!

At 66, I am a success story in progress. I've lost 39 pounds since last November, and this is including 11 weeks (not consecutive) travel in South America and Europe. My secret formula: counting calories when possible, estimating calories when counting is not practicable, meeting both macro and micro nutritional requirements and moving more. Share this secret formula only with those whom you really, really trust or I will have to put you on double secret probation. (Everyone around my age should get the reference to double secret probation.)

Really, don't let your age become an emotional roadblock or excuse. In fact, make your maturity and the wisdom you have gained in your life experience become an asset in your journey to a healthier life, an extra tool that someone much younger simply hasn't acquired yet.

This thread is just pure awesomeness! I'm not quite 40, yet, but I'm getting really close. I finally decided that enough was enough. I hope I can someday post my own success story.

Currently I'm 44 .. I was a 30\32 in a lot of apparel. Over 316#s.
Last I weighed (I don't now) .. I was 164#s. I'm not finished.
I'll always be working on me. ????

just before my 40th birthday i was 112kg's and about 40% body fat, on the verge of a stroke or heart attack, depressed beyond belief and totally ready to throw it all in, then that 40th birthday approaching and a gym opening up within walking distance i decided to go for it.

Cut all junk foods, soft drinks, cordials haven't had any of those except Pizza since February 2013, and not missing them, was costing way too much anyway.

[img]hhttp://dakd0cjsv8wfa.cloudfront.net/images/photos/user/9248/5904/8acb/2141/3785/3664/2ed6/cc32972f22956eedddbd95f8ec8d98a1aa7b.jpg[/img]




that was me a few days after my 40th birthday, i had been going to the gym for 2 days and already lost a little bit., 111.9Kgs sorry bout the semi nudity clothes really didn't show the whole picture.

about 3 weeks later i finally got to see my complimentry trainer and he refused to train me after doing the basic physical, stating my blood pressure was way too high, so move forward 1 week i had lost 5Kg's in a month i had a 24hr blood pressure monitor attached which registered critical blood pressure just walking and here i was going full bore on the cross trainer for the past month my heart rate regularly in the 180+ range. I was put onto blood pressure medicine immediately but stopped after the 6th repeat ran out and blood pressure has been fine ever since well except for times i get really stressed or anxious.

moving forward to the past few months i've dropped to 76.2Kg - 17.5% body fat at my lowest and a 501 day streak on MFP as of today some great and1 really close friend on MFP and heading towards my 42nd birthday February 24th.

Inspiration I turn 40 on July 17 and I have been depressed about how I can hardly move and my knees hurt. . . .I started 16 days ago am starting slow and am walking 10,000 steps a day. It has to be better than this I am walking through the pain.