The 40-Something Club
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My hormones are driving me mad today. Anyone else?0
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"40 somethings" ....Deep sigh... I can only dream. (((((;
On a serious note I was 40 something when I started eating right ,exercising . Lost about 50 lb. started running. Got in shape. Fell of the wagon several times over the next 30 years but so far I've always climbed back on . It seems to get easier cause you know you can do it.
If I can start again at 70 anyone at 40 can.
You can. Start and Continue.
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1mumrevolution wrote: »My hormones are driving me mad today. Anyone else?
Backwards puberty, gotta love it! Just did a re-test. Had to go off my BHRT, which totally messed me up. Hang in there!0 -
burnsgene42 wrote: »"40 somethings" ....Deep sigh... I can only dream. (((((;
On a serious note I was 40 something when I started eating right ,exercising . Lost about 50 lb. started running. Got in shape. Fell of the wagon several times over the next 30 years but so far I've always climbed back on . It seems to get easier cause you know you can do it.
If I can start again at 70 anyone at 40 can.
You can. Start and Continue.
Huu-wu ?
Thanks! You are truly motivational!
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Erinleigh13 wrote: »I am 43 and have about 43lbs to lose! Hoping to get motivation from some other 40 somethings to kick this into gear.
Anyone?
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It's tough.... I lost almost 60 pounds at 30 but struggling to lose weight at 43. Definitely working at it & doing the cardio consistently. Just sloooooow.0
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I'm 43. I went from 86 (which seemed to happen overnight) to 77kg, which I worked hard to do but it took about 4 months of enthusiastic cycling and logging everything. I was down to 73 for a while but it went up a bit to 77. I have added weights to my routines. It can be done, because I did it, though I'm nowhere near finished...0
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Never thought of it like that. Hah!1mumrevolution wrote: »My hormones are driving me mad today. Anyone else?
Backwards puberty, gotta love it! Just did a re-test. Had to go off my BHRT, which totally messed me up. Hang in there!
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burnsgene42 wrote: »"40 somethings" ....Deep sigh... I can only dream. (((((;
On a serious note I was 40 something when I started eating right ,exercising . Lost about 50 lb. started running. Got in shape. Fell of the wagon several times over the next 30 years but so far I've always climbed back on . It seems to get easier cause you know you can do it.
If I can start again at 70 anyone at 40 can.
You can. Start and Continue.
Huu-wu ?
thank you for posting this!!! ok, I need to get on it!0 -
how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!0
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Bathing suit? Ughhhh I can't even imagine that! 3 years later and I'm still not even half way to my 60lb loss goal;(Just turned 43 (gulp) and working on getting back in shape (like to lose 20ish pounds). It's not easy but I know it'll be worth it when it's time to put my bathing suit on again this summer. Making sure I keep my diary up to date definitely keeps me honest...
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Southerngalpal wrote: »43 here, I have 31 lbs to go.. anyone can add me!
What was your total goal?0 -
Erinleigh13 wrote: »I am 43 and have about 43lbs to lose! Hoping to get motivation from some other 40 somethings to kick this into gear.
Anyone?
I'm 40 something and looking to lose poundage and gain energy and vitality to pursue outdoor adventures
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I'm continuing doing my normal stuff, eating to deficit and exercising but am now officially in a long term plateau (4 months) and I'm getting frustrated. I'm blaming hormones0
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What's holding you back? Motivation?Erinleigh13 wrote: »how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!
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1mumrevolution wrote: »I'm continuing doing my normal stuff, eating to deficit and exercising but am now officially in a long term plateau (4 months) and I'm getting frustrated. I'm blaming hormones
Have you had any other issues? Hormones may be something I can look into also (@45), but I was sent into a tailspin of anemia and my gall bladder tore and had to be removed and the acid reflux is awful! I'm at 3 years now and only 30 of my 60 is gone. Seems problem after problem here ;(0 -
I agree with you on not relying on the Fitbit! Good pointI'm 47. I lost 37lb and hit my goal at age 45...it's totally doable! Since then I very slowly put some back on. I'm back to calorie counting now. It really works if you just keep a sensible target (1lb a week for me) eat to your goal, keep active and eat back your exercise calories. Be careful not to over estimate calories burned (my fitbit seems to keep me on track) or underestimate calories consumed.
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Today, it's not motivation I'm lacking. It's energy. I've had a sick kid for the last 3.5 days and am so tired that I'm nauseous. I'm wondering if I should just skip today's workout. I feel so guilty when I miss a workout, though.
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noclady1995 wrote: »Today, it's not motivation I'm lacking. It's energy. I've had a sick kid for the last 3.5 days and am so tired that I'm nauseous. I'm wondering if I should just skip today's workout. I feel so guilty when I miss a workout, though.
That's always a tough question. You feel guilty if you don't work out, but if you do work out, will you just wear yourself down even more, increasing the chances that you will then get sick? I'd skip the workout and get some rest. There's always tomorrow or even other days down the road.0 -
I am 44 and would love to be able to lose 30lbs . No set goal time as I don't want to put too much pressure as I'll end up disappointed and turn to cake for solace ! But something switched in my head this week ... It'll be no more start on Mondays ... I am sticking this time to it. Never realised the potential of this app. I truly believe if I use this daily and see for myself how great I'm doing I will be successful. I know I can do this . I lost almost 10 stone over a 4 year period and kept it off for 3 years but this past year it is slowly creeping on . Many factors causing it but I don't like it or how it makes me feel. I've lost my sparkle so I'm out to grab it back !!!
Please add me as seeing you all do well will inspire me too - Nicola0 -
I'm 40, hoping to lose 15-20lbs and just started New Rules of lifting for women last week, love lifting heavy and I eat about 1600 calories a day, add me if you have things in common 0
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I'm 40. Have lost 55 lbs, another 30ish to go. Will re-evaluate to see if I need to lose more once I reach that point. Am a working mom, with 3 kids, so pretty busy most of the time, it takes a bit of juggling to fit in gym or workout time. Feel free to add me.0
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42 here lost 35 pounds about 9 years ago by lifting heavy and counting macros. Had back surgery in Nov and gained 8 pounds of pure fat. Feeling good and getting back in the gym. Feel free to add me.0
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1mumrevolution wrote: »
What's holding you back? Motivation?Erinleigh13 wrote: »how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!
yes I am a single mom and work full time and I am allowing myself to believe my own hype of not having time lol
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Erinleigh13 wrote: »1mumrevolution wrote: »
What's holding you back? Motivation?Erinleigh13 wrote: »how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!
yes I am a single mom and work full time and I am allowing myself to believe my own hype of not having time lol
Sorry to be blunt, but you need to make time. No one else is going to force you to work out or eat well. You need to do it yourself (and your kids). Try fitting in workout time over your lunch break, or after everyone else is in bed.
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Erinleigh13 wrote: »yes I am a single mom and work full time and I am allowing myself to believe my own hype of not having time lol
I can imagine how tough it would be, but you can do it. If you're here you are at least on the right track!!0 -
Erinleigh13 wrote: »1mumrevolution wrote: »
What's holding you back? Motivation?Erinleigh13 wrote: »how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!
yes I am a single mom and work full time and I am allowing myself to believe my own hype of not having time lol
Sorry to be blunt, but you need to make time. No one else is going to force you to work out or eat well. You need to do it yourself (and your kids). Try fitting in workout time over your lunch break, or after everyone else is in bed.
Oh I know...that's why I said I was allowing myself to believe my own hype! haha. I know it's possible to make at least a 30 minute window. I have just been lazy and unmotivated the last week and trying to make myself feel better by saying I don't have time (which I know isn't true)....vicious cycle of arguing with myself lol0 -
47 but not feeling it. I have lost 22 lbs and have 60+ to go. 0
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Erinleigh13 wrote: »Erinleigh13 wrote: »1mumrevolution wrote: »
What's holding you back? Motivation?Erinleigh13 wrote: »how's everyone this morning?? I have a confession to make.....I haven't worked out in a week. ugh!!! I need help!
yes I am a single mom and work full time and I am allowing myself to believe my own hype of not having time lol
Sorry to be blunt, but you need to make time. No one else is going to force you to work out or eat well. You need to do it yourself (and your kids). Try fitting in workout time over your lunch break, or after everyone else is in bed.
Oh I know...that's why I said I was allowing myself to believe my own hype! haha. I know it's possible to make at least a 30 minute window. I have just been lazy and unmotivated the last week and trying to make myself feel better by saying I don't have time (which I know isn't true)....vicious cycle of arguing with myself lol
Maybe buy yourself a kettle bell or aerobic step .. Plenty of free workouts on YouTube . Leave the housework or dishes. . They can wait 30 minutes . You don't need fancy equipment or workout videos . I know it's easier said than done but even if it's once or twice a week it's a start0
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