can it be done after 40

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  • VegasFit
    VegasFit Posts: 1,232 Member
    I agree with the previous posters. I didn't find it harder. It boiled down to simple math on my part. I wish I had only 17 lbs to lose when I started! I think a lot of factoring in age and losing weight has to do with my life and responsibilities that I have now versus when I was in my 20s and needed to lose weight. It may be harder to schedule exercise and I probably have more temptation now than I did when I was younger but my will power is stronger. Good luck!
  • jddicarlo
    jddicarlo Posts: 171 Member
    Absolutely. 44 this onto and back at it. 18 lbs down and plenty more to go, but I'm going to be in better shape in my 40's than when I was in my 20's and 30's...... Feel free to add me
  • Ftw37
    Ftw37 Posts: 386 Member
    I started at 45, and lost 260+ pounds. It's possible.
  • tinamatteson
    tinamatteson Posts: 125 Member
    This thread is proof of why MFP is such a tremendous help! The community... the love and concern people have for each other... the encouragement! I am 45 and lost about 35 lbs two years ago and am working on a few more... it is awesome to have so much good advice and support!
  • MzzNorma
    MzzNorma Posts: 22 Member
    Yeayyyyyyyy thanks
  • AquabearGO
    AquabearGO Posts: 232 Member
    dfranch wrote: »
    I lost 95 lbs at 45. No reason you can't too.
    Ill be more impressed when I can lose 45 pounds at 95.
  • brendo204
    brendo204 Posts: 1,225 Member
    of course u can do it!! get it done and prove whoever said that wrong!!
  • jyogit
    jyogit Posts: 280 Member
    i started 9months ago at 47 and already lost the weight i wanted..also 2 sizes down in jeans and tshirts ..you can do it
  • nutty192
    nutty192 Posts: 50 Member
    You are not old! I am losing nicely and I am 73. You have just got to log every thing you eat, maintain the deficit, and as you get lighter you will feel more like exercising. Good luck.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    46- totally can be done!
  • 20yearsyounger
    20yearsyounger Posts: 1,630 Member
    40 here, looking and feeling better than ever
  • srmchan
    srmchan Posts: 206 Member
    I'm 47 and I've lost 50 lbs, dropped 6 inches in the waist, and my strength & endurance have increased significantly. You can absolutely do this.
  • epido
    epido Posts: 353 Member
    I'm 45, and so far I have lost 88 pounds, a total of 59 inches, and my body fat has dropped 13% points. I also have hypothyroidism. Don't let anyone tell you it can't be done, if you really want to do it!
  • wolfbiteaus
    wolfbiteaus Posts: 5 Member
    motivation, yes I can. motivation, yes I can. god its hard, but yes I can :)
  • MzzNorma
    MzzNorma Posts: 22 Member
    All this is awesome I can do it

  • Denny_the_Wench
    Denny_the_Wench Posts: 6 Member
    Never to late to start ANYTHING in this life! I started scuba diving when I was 49 and got married for the first time last year!

    I'm 55 in 2 weeks time and managed to lose 30lbs by a combination of the 5:2 diet and just upping my exercise. Get yourself a fitbit tracker or a pedometer and set yourself daily goals - they don't have to be high... just a bit more that you do normally and you will find the weight goes. The most important thing for me has been portion sizes and becoming food aware... READ the labels on what you are eating - just because it it low fat doesn't mean it is low sugar - a little pot of "low fat" yoghurt can have 3 or more teaspoons of sugar! scary! Also buy a smaller plate to eat your meals from and eat slowly and don't do anything apart from talk to your family when you eat - no reading no TV no phone, if you are aware of your food then it registers with your brain that you are eating and you don't eat as much... works for me anyway...

    Go girl... you can do it!
  • MzzNorma
    MzzNorma Posts: 22 Member
    Wow congrats thanks for the encouragement
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