The 40-Something Club
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That's the voice of determination right there. Well done.blueoasis50 wrote: »45 yrs young here
with a goal to lose 80 lbs. Have lost 25 so far in 5 months (slowwwww). Doc says its better than losing fast (so for 2 seconds his words are a consolation). In great health otherwise, other than this weight war that I am determined to win this time. Discovering there might be some truth to 'its difficult to losing weight in your 40s'. Overcame my biggest challenge - consistent exercising - and while I am only power walking and hiking I am proud of myself for working at it every week. When that inner voice of inertia says - ah go tomorrow or I am tired - the strong side now says - forget it I am going now- very excited (gotta pat myself on the back for every accomplishment no matter big or small). Feel free to friend me as I have no friends here on MFP and lets keep each other motivated through the plateaus and changes.
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I'm 41 and am half way to my goal weight loss. Have loss 29 pounds so far and still have 30-35 more to go. I am seriously motivated to get healthier and loss weight.Please feel free to add me.0 -
Hi. I'm 44 and have 46 pounds to lose myself. Add me if you want, I too could use support. I have lost 11 pounds in the past year and so far have kept it off. It would be nice to have friends to keep me motivated and that I can help keep them motivated as well.0
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I'm 44, lost 45 lbs over a six month period a year and a half ago. Have maintained that weight loss for over a year now. It's very doable.
Feel free to friend me. I've got suggestions and tips of a lot of things that worked for me and things I wish I'd done differently.0 -
In the 40 club too and realize it certainly is harder to lose those unwanted pounds. I would like to lose 15-20 I did it a year and 1/2 ago. I was so happy with myself but I tend to stress eat and gained. I'm so mad at myself but hope to get more motivated to keep going.0
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42 and back on mfp after losing 30 pounds and then gaining it back. I have been back on mfp for almost 3 weeks and going to the gym 4 days a week. i cannot stand looking at myself in the mirror. I am also a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and cgm. Losing weight means fluctuating blood sugars which means sometimes I have to eat when I am not hungry to bring my blood sugar back up. Would love a friend or two in their forties to talk to and also fellow type 1 diabetics too!!
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I'm 45 and started last June. It's been 11 months now and I have lost 115 lbs! I still have 45 to go, but definitely know I will get there in the next 6 months or so. Stick with it, you'll do great!0
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Hi everyone! I am 43 and I've lost 39 pounds and have 80 left to go. I just recently joined a gym for the first time in my life (which is actually quite the intimidating venture) but I'm pushing forward every day and would love to meet new friends and stay more motivated. Feel free to add me 0
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46. Yall feel free to add me if you'd like 0
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1mumrevolution wrote: »Redbeard333 wrote: »Hi everybody; 43 yo guy here. I was disgusted with myself mid-January when I saw the scale reading 286#; no way I thought I had ever gotten that heavy. After 3.5 months, I'm down 30# and plan to keep this new "lifestyle" for the forseeable future. I'm not a gym rat, but instead count every calorie w/MFP, and treated myself to a Fitbit Charge a month ago. I wish you all well in your journey, and feel free to friend me b/c I have no friends yet!
Welcome Redbeard, are you the first chap in this thread?
Hmmm, am I? I don't mind... we're all in this together
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I'm 45 and started last June. It's been 11 months now and I have lost 115 lbs! I still have 45 to go, but definitely know I will get there in the next 6 months or so. Stick with it, you'll do great!
115?!?! That's *AWESOME*!!! I'd love to get there myself; we'll see what happens0 -
About to turn 48 (OMG), lost 118 lbs six years ago and now work hard to maintain!! working on fitness and tone now but happier with myself than I ever have been... Feel free to add me anyone, I log everyday and am happy to give advice if needed... I will be honest though!!!0
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Its great to see so many 40 somethings on here! I am 41 with 2 kids. I lost 15 lbs and have been maintaining for over a year now. I love to cook and eat, so I have to make sure I enjoy my exercising too. I've been using a variety of Jillian's DVD's, but currently looking for a new exercise program to change things up a bit. Good luck to everyone on your fitness journey!0
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It is pretty cool seeing all these other 40-somethings here working to take care of themselves.0
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juleszephyr wrote: »About to turn 48 (OMG), lost 118 lbs six years ago and now work hard to maintain!! working on fitness and tone now but happier with myself than I ever have been... Feel free to add me anyone, I log everyday and am happy to give advice if needed... I will be honest though!!!
Wow! Great work. I'm feeling inspired.0 -
Hi, I'm 48 and need to lose 60 pounds. I started on MFP about 3 years ago and lost 35 pounds, then slacked and ended up gaining 33 of them back! I began counting again on Monday, am quitting the mountain dew, again, talk about headaches!, and have started walking, slowly on the treadmill. Anyone please feel free to add me and we can cheer each other on along the way to better health and smaller jeans! lol0
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Redbeard333 wrote: »1mumrevolution wrote: »Redbeard333 wrote: »Hi everybody; 43 yo guy here. I was disgusted with myself mid-January when I saw the scale reading 286#; no way I thought I had ever gotten that heavy. After 3.5 months, I'm down 30# and plan to keep this new "lifestyle" for the forseeable future. I'm not a gym rat, but instead count every calorie w/MFP, and treated myself to a Fitbit Charge a month ago. I wish you all well in your journey, and feel free to friend me b/c I have no friends yet!
Welcome Redbeard, are you the first chap in this thread?
Hmmm, am I? I don't mind... we're all in this together
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Hello 40 Somethings, it's great to see this thread flowing along.
I'm on week 2 now, first week was smashing good, 3 pounds dropped! This week has been a little trickier...had a huge, 4 day, headache, thus no getting to the pool. However I have been tracking and aside from lightly going over calories for one day I have been on track. So I am hopeful that I'll see results on the scale this week.
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49 here and would love to be at my goal weight by February when I hit the big 5 Oh. Who wants to be fat AND 50?!!!! Add me always looking for more friends on here
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Hi I'm 49 have always struggled with my weight. Do the roller coaster thing. I need to loose about 10 lbs yet. I love to walk but yet don't do it alone. Trying to find a buddy is hard. Needing some motivation and support to get out and move and keep going. Have a wedding in June..................Let's do this!!!!0
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Hi I am 45 and a mom of a 4.5 year old. I am heavier than I have ever been and in a stressful job. I would love to find a community here because without one I tend to track my food only every few days.0
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I'm 41 and my goals aren't really weight related. At least I don't think they are. I'd like to shed some body fat and increase muscle mass. I just discovered this community here a few weeks ago and I've been addicted to it ever since. I've met some pretty amazing people and am sure I'll meet more.0
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LosingDebbie8 wrote: »49 here and would love to be at my goal weight by February when I hit the big 5 Oh. Who wants to be fat AND 50?!!!! Add me always looking for more friends on here
haha that gave me a laugh because I say that to myself all the time!! you can do it! we can all do it together!0 -
I'm 46, have 100 to lose and I often work from home which can be a challenge. I used to be part of a group of telecommuters who made it a ritual during the work week to dance/exercise or just move for 30 minutes at an appointed time each day. It was great motivation!0
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Feistychick68 wrote: »Also in the fourty club. Meh how the hell did that happen? Yesterday I was 18 an d 105 now I'm 46 220 and thinking I'm in that movie where I'm in someone else's body.. But the horror film of where I am at is reality.
Pretty sure I've been starring in the same movie!
Started MFP about three weeks ago and for the first time in my adult life (I'm 47) I actually LIKE exercising! Never knew it was possible!!
Cut my calories too! Making this lifestyle change is the BEST decision I've made for myself in years!!!0 -
I'm 47 and have lost about 75 pounds over the past 18 months or so. Need to lose about 5-10 more. Feel free to add me. I am here pretty much every day and happy to help.0
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I'm 41---....last night I dreamed I couldn't put my arms down at my sides bc of the fat puffs...I call them my pitginas and they make me sad...didn't realize I was vain until all this blubber started settling in...dorky and solitary in real life..
Dunno how 'friending' people works here...but would love to see how others do it and cheer each other on as we shrink our bingo wings. PS am vegan. PS trying to look at this as a happy healthy thing...instead of beating self up for being fat lonely greying blah blah...eating for and as an act of joyfulness...hippy stuff...will you join me?
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Today had a NSW! I jogged for the first time on the treadmill since I started my journey to great health! The goal for next week is to jog 4 min and walk 4 min for total of 28 min. I know I can do it! Have a great weekend everyone!0
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I had a NSW too: one of my coworkers who had the lapband procedure done last year out of the blue said "looking good" and pointed to my belly. He and I were both about the same size, and I was determined to NOT have a procedure done to lose weight. This made my day 0
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Hi again, so should we create a group? I notice a lot of the 40 something groups are not active0
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