Anyone out there whose in in their 40s...

cariorliz
cariorliz Posts: 26 Member
edited 8:37AM in Motivation and Support
who checks in every day...who is happy with the process of finding a better lifestyle...who has been there type of deal??

just seeing if they want to be "friends" to motivate and say it's okay to have that medium shamrock shake only if you log it (i did)...
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  • slgraha
    slgraha Posts: 27 Member
    Add me. I sure can use some motivation. Eating good, most of the time but I log everything good or bad. I'm having a hard time getting started with exercising.
  • MrsBennefield
    MrsBennefield Posts: 36 Member
    Me, too! I log religiously, good or bad. Sometimes I just have what I want and I'm ok with that. Some days I really don't want to exercise or have other obligations that are more important at the time and I'm ok with that, too. I get a little frustrated with people telling me what I shouldn't be eating...I like to eat out, or the exercise I log isn't productive. Hey, at least I'm getting off the couch!
  • amyrandy39
    amyrandy39 Posts: 4 Member
    I am needing some motivation also. I so want to feel comfortable wearing shorts this summer. I will be 42 this year. I am at 149 today and want to be at 135.


  • julzwild
    julzwild Posts: 42 Member
    Feel free to add me! I just turned 40. My diary is open to friends and I log it all. The good, the bad and the ugly. I have lost 33 lbs since joining mfp and didn't give up chocolate or cookies. I just watch the daily totals and try my best to stay in range.
  • feisty_bucket
    feisty_bucket Posts: 1,047 Member
    Hey. I'm not here to lose weight but log in every day and am 44. You just reminded me I need to go get a Shamrock Shake before they're gone! Feel free to add me if you want. Cheers.
  • Swoopette
    Swoopette Posts: 118 Member
    I'm 44 looking to loose 60 pounds would like friends who have an open diary and log daily and are supportive and will give advice if they see something in my diary that they see wrong or think can be changed
  • dln1975
    dln1975 Posts: 62 Member
    I just turned 40 in January. I check in every day, have an open diary and am down 35 pounds since November, though I still have quite a ways to go. I don't believe in giving up anything - moderation is key for me (along with portion control)! I also am viewing this as a lifelong commitment. I'm in no rush to get to my goal - this time around, I'm going to enjoy every day and live my life to the fullest (even if I'm not at that "perfect" weight) - I've missed out on too much of my life already! Anyone please feel free to add me! :smile:
  • tallguy45
    tallguy45 Posts: 117
    I just turned 45 but feel young at heart! I'm not ready to throw in the towel & be what society expects 40 yr old to be. I'm very active with family & life. I'm having too much fun right now. Please add me if you feel the same. I love positive energy & love to encourage others. I'm a good guy like that but also have a fun streak! Good luck to all 40 plus in the next step of a healthier & younger feeling life! :smiley:
  • AHatFullOfSky
    AHatFullOfSky Posts: 83 Member
    Just turned 40 and was refered to as someones mother the other day. Weeerrrllll >:) 13 years older than her does NOT make me her mother B)
    Anywho. It only fueled my determination to burn all the way through and loose those pounds!
    Add me if you like, I log every day.
    Have a nice day, sun is out B)
  • cjames010
    cjames010 Posts: 86 Member
    Add me if you want.
    I'm in maintenance. Lost 30 pounds in 2014. I eat what I want and try to keep it in range. My Diary is open to friends and I log everyday.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I'm not a motivator / cheerleader type and I don't really do 'friends' but I'm here to wish you all good luck - I'm 47 and have moved from a couch potato, overweight lazybum with a BMI in the obese range (30. something) to losing 50lbs easily over 8 months and loving being a workout freak

    I've dropped 20 years, health issues and 3-4 clothes sizes and I feel great

    and it's easy once you find your groove

    you can do it!

    eat at a calorie defecit, don't deny yourself things you love make them fit in your overall diet
    get moving - walking - working out - progressive weight lifting is a revelation and amazing for your body

    Good luck all - hope to see you the other side
  • htdavidson88
    htdavidson88 Posts: 25 Member
    I'm 44 but keep getting told I look like I'm in my 20's. Sure wish I felt like I was. I have quite a bit I want to lose to be able to keep up with my 6 year old. I just got on MFP and would love to make some new friends!
  • AdelaideNat
    AdelaideNat Posts: 89 Member
    I'm 48 years old, lost 22 lbs, went from couch potato to running 5km to 8km 3 times a week (currently training for a 10km event) and log ALL my food (good and not so good) everyday ! Feel free to add me :smile:
  • Abenav2015
    Abenav2015 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi...I'm 43 and just in beginning phase of my weightloss/healthy lifestyle. I log EVERYTHING whether good or bad. It be great to have a circle of motivators. Please add me!!

  • serenity1097
    serenity1097 Posts: 135 Member
    Just turned 45 and still new at this. I've lost 10.6 lbs since Feb. 16th. I log everything & try to exercise 3-4 times a week, my diary is open if anyone wants to check it out & I am open to accepting new friends :smiley:
  • usnotu
    usnotu Posts: 4 Member
    41yo who found fitness last year, trying to lose those pesky last 10 pounds, and yes if I eat something not totally healthy, I will log it, like the Easter cream egg last night!
  • vbird2014
    vbird2014 Posts: 3 Member
    Add me I'm 43 in summer ..just found zumba and trying to jog ..I log everything I've lost a stone in 8 weeks but now am stuck ...getting bored now and losing the will to carry on need motivication too :#
  • 1mumrevolution
    1mumrevolution Posts: 269 Member
    Irish girl here, please tell me, what's a Shamrock Shake? It sounds, ummm, interesting
  • AngryViking1970
    AngryViking1970 Posts: 2,847 Member
    I'm 44; 115 down and 51 to go! I log every day, so feel free to add me.
  • giantrobot_powerlifting
    giantrobot_powerlifting Posts: 2,598 Member
    edited March 2015
    43 approaching 44 and I train hard, motivated as heck when my training days are in session - pretty much trained my whole adult life, except for taking 5 years off.

    I love this stuff. I love heavy, eating big.
  • kjablinskey
    kjablinskey Posts: 47 Member
    Just turned 44, took six months to lose 45 pounds (was at 200 lbs, now at 155. 5'6" male). Just hit my one year mark on maintaining that, it's where I'm happy.

    Thinking of starting to work on gaining a few pounds of muscle. It's great feeling no embarrassment at all taking my shirt off at the pool or beach and being able to play hockey or soccer with my kids without being winded after five minutes!

    I've never developed the love for lifting or running some seem to get, I love the feeling I get the second I'm DONE, but still don't enjoy the actual activity. I'm pretty good about getting 3-4 workouts in a week at least and strive for six (Sunday Funday).

    I keep my workouts pretty short, around thirty minutes but I'm highly active at work (construction) so I average 13,000 steps a day. The biggest thing for me was logging everything, good and bad, that really made me aware of how much I was eating before. I was averaging 4-5000 calories a day!! I SHOULD have weighed 300 lbs! Must have a high metabolism because losing it didn't really seem that hard once I reigned in my calories.

    It does get to be a lot easier after you get to your goal weight, kind of becomes second nature gauging what proper portions are and how much you should be eating.
  • prettygirlstorm1
    prettygirlstorm1 Posts: 721 Member
    I just turned 48 and need to lose 30 more pounds. I am always looking for new friends
  • TiffKouns
    TiffKouns Posts: 222 Member
    You can add me! I will be 40 in April.... I would love the support and motivation, nervous about turning 40 :wink:
  • RoxanHT
    RoxanHT Posts: 1 Member
    Hey! I'm almost 46. I'm trying to get back into using MFP and logging my intake and exercise. I'm an ER RN in a busy ED, so logging stuff isn't a high priority during my shift. Any thoughts? I can always use cheerleaders.
  • michellelhodges123
    michellelhodges123 Posts: 102 Member
    48... Anyone can add, log daily..everything from those damned Girl Scout cookies to the wine and drinks when out with friends...( have still managed to stay in my calories:))... my loss is a slow process..meds don't help, but I'm ok with it...it didn't go on slow..and I'm feeling better with the changes have made!
  • spankme726942
    spankme726942 Posts: 7 Member
    Im turning 43 this month lost 53lbs bit gained it all back love the out door I know how to do it but cant seem to get motivated like I used to be any ideas
  • spankme726942
    spankme726942 Posts: 7 Member
    spankme726942 wrote: »
    Im turning 43 this month lost 53lbs bit gained it all back love the out door I know how to do it but cant seem to get motivated like I used to be any ideas

  • my3boys424
    my3boys424 Posts: 146 Member
    I'm 40 and at the end of my weight loss journey, then I start to maintain. I've lost over 50 lbs. I've logged every day for over 440 and will continue even after I reach my goal. Send me a friend request!!
  • Flirtin_With_Disaster
    Flirtin_With_Disaster Posts: 39 Member
    tallguy45 wrote: »
    I just turned 45 but feel young at heart! I'm not ready to throw in the towel & be what society expects 40 yr old to be. I'm very active with family & life. I'm having too much fun right now. Please add me if you feel the same. I love positive energy & love to encourage others. I'm a good guy like that but also have a fun streak! Good luck to all 40 plus in the next step of a healthier & younger feeling life! :smiley:
    Add me if you would like some extra support!
  • Flirtin_With_Disaster
    Flirtin_With_Disaster Posts: 39 Member
    spankme726942 wrote: »
    spankme726942 wrote: »
    Im turning 43 this month lost 53lbs bit gained it all back love the out door I know how to do it but cant seem to get motivated like I used to be any ideas

    Feel free to add me if you want some extra support!
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