Over 40 crowd

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  • Gzuschick
    Gzuschick Posts: 50 Member
    cindyangotti wrote: »
    I lost 108 pounds with PCOS at age 45! I am proof it can be done after 40! :)

    Cindyangotti...what is PCOS?
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    lost 40 lbs in my 40s. Add me, always wanting more friends my age with similar lifestyle and time commitments.
  • thismamarox
    thismamarox Posts: 105 Member
    43 here. Lost 25 pounds, need to lose 30 more. I am always down for new friends :)
  • shawna357
    shawna357 Posts: 231 Member
    nicolekstrand wrote: »
    I turned 40 last year and that was tough for me. I felt like my life had slipped past me somehow. My kids are all almost teenagers. My youngest turns 12 in a couple of weeks and my oldest is graduating next year. I would like to be more fit and healthy not to look a certain way but just to be more healthy and have a better quality of life. I will probably have grandchildren in the next 5-10 years and I want to enjoy them. Looking to lose about 60 lbs before I turn 45.

    I turned forty this Feb and started reflecting over my life of what I haven't accomplished. Usually age does not matter to me but 40 hit me hard. lol I have four children and my youngest turns 15 in Oct. My two oldest (24 in June, and 21 in April) are married and my soon to be 24 year old has already made me a grandma. I was a little disappointed that he didn't wait until I was 40 but they are a blessing. My third child graduates next year, so pretty soon it will just be me, my husband, and my youngest who will only have four years left. Time goes by so fast and I just hate that I have wasted some much of it. Good luck on your journey. I am hoping to lose 50 lbs by Nov of this year. Lord willing. : )

  • shawna357
    shawna357 Posts: 231 Member
    I just turned 40 in Feb and am looking for friends who will support, encourage, and hold me accountable. I believe if I am held accountable I will push myself that much harder. Good luck with everyone's journey and God Bless.
  • Looby47
    Looby47 Posts: 43 Member
    Hi, I'm 48, have lost 1st 10 and want to lose another 2st 8lbs. Have totally changed my lifestyle and finally got addicted to exercise (but easily distracted by minor set backs such as having a cold or sprained ankle). Been seeing a PT at the gym which has totally increased my confidence.

    Feeling very positive still and just looking for a few new friends to exchange ideas/encouragement/congratulations as some of my longer term ones on MFP seem to have dwindled.

    I don't like going on the forums as don't like the mindless negative or flippant comments that an be annoying or upsetting.

    Please post a few lines about yourself if you send a friend request. You can see my profile I think. Look forward to hearing your story !!!

    Looby
  • bignyash
    bignyash Posts: 5 Member
    Gzuschick wrote: »
    cindyangotti wrote: »
    I lost 108 pounds with PCOS at age 45! I am proof it can be done after 40! :)

    Cindyangotti...what is PCOS?

    Hey I have PCOS too and am struggling!!! Can I ask what kind of diet plan/exercise regime you followed?
  • juleszephyr
    juleszephyr Posts: 442 Member
    Welcome. I will be 48 in a couple of months. Lost 118lbs six years ago and now maintaining and trying to improve fitness. Please feel free to add me, I log everyday. Good luck Jules xx
  • davidcliff
    davidcliff Posts: 144 Member
    Hi All! Turned 40 last year and am really working it this time to get to 165. I'm coming out of retirement and will be starting in a Masters Swim program in April. The more I can drop before then the better. Fell free to add me.
  • wysie218
    wysie218 Posts: 3
    Hi, I'm 42, recently lost nearly 70 pounds, and looking to lose 50 more. Please feel free to add me. Looking for friends and support in this journey. God bless!
  • versuga
    versuga Posts: 130 Member
    47 here. Lost 12lbs so far and about 10 more to go!
  • lisaanne1369
    lisaanne1369 Posts: 377 Member
    Hi I am 45and took off 25 pre menopausal pounds. Took up running about 3 years ago and love it!
  • arkham_ma
    arkham_ma Posts: 62 Member
    42, just re-committed to getting my weight down & improving my health. Been struggling with weight all my life, complicated by having PKU-requiring a low-protein diet.

    Have lost 6 lbs in the past month and have about 45-50 lbs left to lose.
  • jazzine1
    jazzine1 Posts: 280 Member
    Hi, 43 single mom of 2 preschoolers, working full time in a sedentary office job.
    Joined in Jan 2015 trying to learn and remove all the weight lose myths I have learned throughout the years. I would like to lose between 50-80 lbs.
  • Redbeard333
    Redbeard333 Posts: 381 Member
    Hey there :smile: 43 years old here and finally committed to losing some weight permanently because I'm tired. I'm tired of sweating all the time in the summer. I'm tired of having to take high blood pressure medication. I'm tired of having to use a CPAP machine every night like I have for 10 years. I'm tired of my students likening me to Peter Griffin. I'm tired of having to look at a chair and think "is this going to support me?". I lost 20 pounds 12 years ago, but gained it all back, so I know I can do it.

    I weighed myself on 1/13/15 and was shocked to see the scale read 288 pounds (at 5'11"), so I began my journey. Since then, I've lost 16 pounds by diligently recording everything on MFP, and just bought a FitBit Charge off eBay to keep better track of my activity. I am a high school science teacher and work 60+ hrs/week, so making time to hit the gym or do a bunch of walking is a struggle, but I'm committed to taking this weight off.

    Maybe your story is like mine, maybe not, but I'm a friendly guy and am trying to keep a positive outlook. I wish you well in your journey, too!!
  • trying4real
    trying4real Posts: 113 Member
    I am 44, working on losing about 80'ish pounds, anyone is welcome to add me.
  • mowales
    mowales Posts: 8 Member
    Hi everyone ,
    I'm 46 joined this time last year so far i have lost 51lbs have not been on for a few months but back now to get myself back on track still got to lose another 50lbs . :)
  • 7lenny7
    7lenny7 Posts: 3,498 Member
    Hi All,

    I'm 48, and hope to drop from 260 to 220 by the end of the year. I'm 6' 5" so I think 220 would be a good weight for me. I was down to 220 several years ago and unfortunately let myself get right back up there. When (not if!) I hit my target weight, I'm going to treat myself to one of my bucket list items, going sky diving.

    My motivation is that i want to be here for as long as possible for my three kids and, eventually, my grandkids. My second motivation is that I want to be in good shape when I retire. I hope to do a lot of traveling and sailing and being fit will allow me to do more.



  • 503ecc
    503ecc Posts: 82 Member
    Realizing after 40 that diet alone won't do it... Facing up to the reality I need all the help I can get.
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