Almost-40 Females?

13

Replies

  • julzwild
    julzwild Posts: 42 Member
    I will turn 40 in February and turning 39 was a real wake up call. I quit smoking first and then started eating right and exercising in Sept. I have lost 14 pounds so far this year with 20-25 to go by my birthday I hope! We got this!
  • fat2strongbeth
    fat2strongbeth Posts: 735 Member
    39 here and loving it! I'm in the best shape I can ever remember being in. Still have 10-15 lbs to go. Feel free to add me.
  • jtarmom
    jtarmom Posts: 228 Member
    36, mom to 3 boys (7, 4, and 2), full time job....feel free to add me :)
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
    edited October 2014
    I'll be 40 in 10 days. (gulp) I work from home, (working now, shame on me) Have a 4 y/o son at home, Have 3 grown kids, & 3 grandkids. I'm On my second marriage. (saved the best for last lol) I still have over 70 lbs to lose, but can honestly say I'm healthier than I was in my 30's. I feel like I don't belong in most categories. Most friends my age, have kids already grown/mostly grown, but no grandkids. So my friends with Grandkids are usually way older, and my friends with Preschoolers are way younger
  • paulawatkins1974
    paulawatkins1974 Posts: 720 Member
    nancybuss wrote: »
    I may be 'too old' 48.... going on 49 but feel 40? I have two kids that are 5 and 7 and I work and have a business. I feel more people 'my age' are grandparents vs parents... so I keep up with younger friends.
    Well I'm both LOLOL. But I KNOW what you mean! I don't fit ANYWHERE

  • onawhimshedid
    onawhimshedid Posts: 1
    Hi, I'm a 38 year old mom this an 8 year old son. I have gone back to school while working a full time job! I am having so much trouble staying motivated to eat healthy with all the other things that demand my attention! Add me too!
  • twallace2003
    twallace2003 Posts: 2 Member
    39 here and due to hit 40 in May. Married with two kids, 6 and 9. Hitting it hard to reach my goal before my birthday! I have about 15 to get rid of. :) Add me!
  • jtfish112
    jtfish112 Posts: 44 Member
    Almost 39 and a working mom of 3 girls (1, 7 and 11). I just recently took a break from a full-time college education as well because I thought I had a little too much on my plate (well... okay... a lot too much on my plate!!!). I was on my way to getting back in good shape after joining WW earlier this year but I've let everything slip and now I'm trying to get back on the wagon. Feel free to add me :smiley:
  • sljohnson1207
    sljohnson1207 Posts: 818 Member
    I'm turning 40 in December. Married, working mom to 16 year old daughter.
    Please feel free to add me if you think we have something in common, esp. if you do LCHF or Keto WOE.
  • nogreenthumb
    nogreenthumb Posts: 96
    I'm 35. Always looking for more support!
  • Shairai
    Shairai Posts: 1 Member
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I do crossfit 3 times a week, boot camp once a week and on the 5th day I work out with a couple of girls from the gym, doing circuit training, kind of like our own little boot camp. In March of this year my bodyfat was at 31% and I had it last checked a month ago it is at 22%. I would suggest google crossfit and see if there is one in your area. I will be 42 in a couple of months and I am in the best shape I have every been in. I haven't reached my goal yet but I am very close to it. I also work with the nutritionist at the gym.

  • MelanieRBrace
    MelanieRBrace Posts: 245 Member
    I'll be 38 in January. I'm married with a 12 year old son. I'm on here daily with an open diary, please feel free to add me if you like.
  • geeohm
    geeohm Posts: 2 Member
    39 & pear-shaped here, with a 5th grader and toddler. I'm trying to get fit, for my health... and also so I can feel pretty at my hubby's holiday party and of course look fantastic for my 40th in July! I'm down 48 and would like to lose another 50 or more.
  • dwhitney207
    dwhitney207 Posts: 54 Member
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I'm doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution for the 2nd time. It's addicting. It's 4 high intensity circuit training routines and 2 cardio days per week for 3 months. Every two weeks the workouts change so you don't get bored. I've gained more strength from this program than anything I've ever done. Highly recommend. You could sub lower intensity cardio (or not do any) on the 2 cardio days if you are worried about losing weight.
  • victoriaalice40
    victoriaalice40 Posts: 68
    julzwild wrote: »
    I will turn 40 in February and turning 39 was a real wake up call. I quit smoking first and then started eating right and exercising in Sept. I have lost 14 pounds so far this year with 20-25 to go by my birthday I hope! We got this!

    I did the same thing! Quit smoking now looking to lose a ton of weight. Good luck and great job on quitting.
  • Moppet76
    Moppet76 Posts: 24 Member
    38. Trying to finally get serious about losing 10 lbs. And had a long talk with a fitness expert all about this critical moment right before 40. So this subject line caught my eye! Feel free to add me!
  • victoriaalice40
    victoriaalice40 Posts: 68
    Turned 40 in July, quit smoking and now looking to lose 95 pounds. I am consistently inconsistent and need motivation and encouragement. thanks!
  • FitMom2Win
    FitMom2Win Posts: 1
    Hello, I'm new to the board. I am a mum of two beautiful boys (7&3 years old), married and work in NYC. Turned 40 this past August. While I am working out with a trainer, I am still struggling with my diet. Yes, please add me. Best to all the 40 and fabs!
  • mhollencamp102012
    mhollencamp102012 Posts: 165 Member
    40 is just around the corner for me, March..............absolutely DREADING IT! Married....two boys 17 and 10 at home a 22 yr old step daughter who has blessed us with a now 3 yr old grandson.

    OH DID I MENTION.....DREADING 40
    so far down 15 lbs but still need to lose 36.5 lbs to be at the high end of the "normal" for bmi
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    38, turning 39 in February. single, no kids, in the best shape of my life
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    edited October 2014
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I lift heavy and have been for about 10 months. I also love, love, love high intensity cardio and do 5-6 classes a week (step and spin)
  • RahmaB823
    RahmaB823 Posts: 19 Member
    I'm 38 and have two toddlers ages 3 and 4. When I had my second child I lost 30lbs using myfitnesspal. I stopped and I gained 10 of those pounds back :(. I am back on here and hope to lose 20lbs to get back to my pre-babies weight. The struggle!
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I am following All Pro's beginner routine now. I started off with bodyweight exercises (Nerd Fitness beginner routine and then Start Bodyweight's basic routine.) Then I moved to plan created for me by a personal trainer over the summer. I switched to APSBR a couple of weeks ago.

  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    dwhitney207 wrote: »
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I'm doing Jillian Michaels Body Revolution for the 2nd time. It's addicting. It's 4 high intensity circuit training routines and 2 cardio days per week for 3 months. Every two weeks the workouts change so you don't get bored. I've gained more strength from this program than anything I've ever done. Highly recommend. You could sub lower intensity cardio (or not do any) on the 2 cardio days if you are worried about losing weight.

    I'm currently doing stronglift 5x5 program because it's all lined out for me for now, I just realized my protein was probably lacking by about half, so I upped that last week, we'll see how it works. I'm doing Bodyrock as well and beginning to get back to running. I've never really had to *think* about macros and such, I just sort of ate healthy, kept active.... it's like my life paused while I was pregnant with the two girls and when I woke up, I was OLD and SOFT. it's very different getting it back this time, and very discouraging. I used to just look at a stack of weights and get toned hahah. Oh to be in my 20s again!! (it's been 9 years since I had my other kids)
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    jemhh wrote: »
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I am following All Pro's beginner routine now. I started off with bodyweight exercises (Nerd Fitness beginner routine and then Start Bodyweight's basic routine.) Then I moved to plan created for me by a personal trainer over the summer. I switched to APSBR a couple of weeks ago.

    I'm going to google that now, do you know of any other lifting programs that offer advice on nutrition as well. I'm sort of lost with all that. It's been years since I was lifting regularly and I just sort of ate what I wanted - never been one for sweets and such it was never an issue. Now it seems like I either start losing or gaining. Can't find my sweet spot.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    Jennloella wrote: »
    Is anyone doing strength training? I just gained back the weight I lost while pregnant, and am now focused on fixing the *soft* and getting back my stamina and strength. Two babies in two years, I'm weak and I hate it! I'm struggling to get my cals and macros right so I don't backslide and lose more...

    I lift heavy and have been for about 10 months. I also love, love, love high intensity cardio and do 5-6 classes a week (step and spin)

    I love spin, and I love to run! I'm worried I should be backing off the cardio though, but it seems like if I sit still a few days, I gain weight. If I go balls to the wall, I start losing. Will I have to go one way or the other before I can tone up? I feel like I'm in someone else's body hahah.
  • husseycd
    husseycd Posts: 814 Member
    I'll be 39 in a few months. I'm actually in the best shape of my life right now. Want to be amazeballs by 40.

    I work full time, but my son is 18 so I definitely can't be lumped into "working mom", lol. It's not like he needs much from me any more besides moral support and college tuition.

  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    Right here - totally me. Just want to lose about 20 before May, which I have no doubt will happen. Im really excited to see the other side of winter!!!! bounce bounce bounce!!!
  • maxcanuck
    maxcanuck Posts: 2
    40 year old new mom on mat leave… 30-40 lbs to go!
  • xphoenixfirex
    xphoenixfirex Posts: 34 Member
    edited October 2014
    I turn 38 in January, got all girls, youngest of which will be 8 in Jan. WAHM, trying to get a photography/art business off the ground. SW:155 CW: 144 GW:130 and started the 5x5 stronglifts. Add me (and anyone else) if you would like :)

Categories