35 and struggling

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Sabrina918
Sabrina918 Posts: 8 Member
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Hi everyone! I am 35 years old. When I met my fiancee I weight 125 pounds. Now we have been together for about 7.5 years and I currently weight 184 and my highest was 198. I am really struggling to loose the weight. I recently lose almost 10 pounds in 3 weeks, but I had this past weekend filled with working out, but I did drink some wine and eat out of my diet and I gained 3 pounds back. I am getting hopeless and realize that what I really need is daily support on myfitness account. Please feel free to share your stories and add me as a friend! Thank you everyone and good luck!

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  • amandacamera
    amandacamera Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2015
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    Heya,

    I'm in the same boat. I'm nearly 40 with a 3 year old daughter. When I met my husband I was 130lbs and then it kept creeping up. Ain't love grand? After I gave birth I didn't even try to lose the baby weight so I've been holding at around 165 for 3 1/2 years now. A friend of mine recently changed her whole lifestyle and lost, I dunno, 40-50 lbs only months after having a baby and she's my inspiration. It's time for me to get healthier and I hope this app keeps me focused and honest. Good luck to you!
  • blacknell04
    blacknell04 Posts: 4 Member
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    I found what had been helping me is getting 5 pounds weight loss goals instead of the 30I originally set out for. We all tend to get discouraged when we don't see the weight falling off fast and old habits start to come back.
  • lilbitoftrouble
    lilbitoftrouble Posts: 2,052 Member
    edited July 2015
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    blacknell04 wrote: »
    I found what had been helping me is getting 5 pounds weight loss goals instead of the 30I originally set out for. We all tend to get discouraged when we don't see the weight falling off fast and old habits start to come back.
    ^ This is so true. Once I stopped trying to look at the whole big pic and tackled smaller goals and then moved forward meaning I didn't keep losing the same 5lbs things just clicked and here I am 70lbs down and still going strong. Oh and I am 43 so if I can do it so can you.
  • overtime738
    overtime738 Posts: 23 Member
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    It's ok, we will help you get through it. Add me
  • Graymanstole
    Graymanstole Posts: 257 Member
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    Now to make you really depressed. Weight loss doesn't get any easier as we age. Take it from me, nearly 45, and struggling myself to shed the pounds. As stated earlier, small goals really help, and understanding that progress isn't just made on a scale. I've had to buy new belts becuase the old one was too big but didn't drop a pound on the scale while that happened. This journey is all about the progress you make, not making the journey perfectly. Good luck!
  • lisswah
    lisswah Posts: 2 Member
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    I turned 35 in April. It can seem like the scales won't budge, eg, last 5 days I've ended on 600 & 700 cal. Still no change in weight. Would really like some friends. I am motivated like crazy but I've had my share of tough times. Anyone??
  • Sabrina918
    Sabrina918 Posts: 8 Member
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    Thank you everyone for all the support. Ebtering foods into the diary and seeing what is in it definitely makes me think twice about what I put in my mouth. And the drinking has to stop for me. I just LOVE WINE
  • Daisyhatespeach
    Daisyhatespeach Posts: 51 Member
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    Hey! I am 40 and have been married for almost 10 years. I have also gained A LOT of weight since meeting my husband. I have been really happy with my progress since joining mfp at the beginning of June. I have lost 17.5 lbs so far. I am sure it could have been more but I have had several days of indulging...which is ok!

    Anybody that wants to, feel free to add me :)
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
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    You will lose weight more easily if you understand how the process works, this will give you more control over your journey and help to keep things in perspective.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1
  • Cocoa1020
    Cocoa1020 Posts: 197 Member
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    lisswah wrote: »
    I turned 35 in April. It can seem like the scales won't budge, eg, last 5 days I've ended on 600 & 700 cal. Still no change in weight. Would really like some friends. I am motivated like crazy but I've had my share of tough times. Anyone??

    600 -700 calories is very low. how long have you been trying?

  • Cocoa1020
    Cocoa1020 Posts: 197 Member
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    also everyone can feel free to add :) im always looking for friends
  • smitup
    smitup Posts: 23 Member
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    YOU GOT THIS!!! You're worth it! It's not going to be easy. Results will come slowly, especially when we look in the same mirror each day. All it takes is that little compliment from someone or being able to slowly get your old wardrobe back. Little motivators. Then there's this place. I've only been in the community for about a week and it has pushed me so much harder. It's awesome!
  • MKEgal
    MKEgal Posts: 3,250 Member
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    carinakay93 wrote: »
    Whoever is struggling to lose weight please get ahold of me. I have used a program that has helped me tremendously. XXXXXXXXXXXXXX is my personal email I can give my phone number through an email if you are seriously interested in losing weight.

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  • barbecuesauce
    barbecuesauce Posts: 1,779 Member
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    lisswah wrote: »
    I turned 35 in April. It can seem like the scales won't budge, eg, last 5 days I've ended on 600 & 700 cal. Still no change in weight. Would really like some friends. I am motivated like crazy but I've had my share of tough times. Anyone??

    You're only eating 600-700 calories a day? Bad idea. You're going to lose more muscle mass this way, not to mention hair, if you keep down this road.

    It takes more than a few days of undereating to see a change in the scales. If the scale isn't budging, you need to make sure you're weighing all of your solids and measuring your liquids. Use accurate entries and the recipe builder. And for goodness' sake, eat at least 1200 calories + half of exercise.

    OP: I turned 35 in May and have lost 69 pounds in just under a year. It can be done!

    And the three pounds you put on from the weekend is water weight. I bloat when I drink alcohol too.
  • Sweep79
    Sweep79 Posts: 30 Member
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    All sounds familiar. I've gone from... Let me work it out in this pounds business... 120 to 180 over ten years and a baby. I'm bored and disgusted! I've set myself a first goal of being down a stone (14lb) by my 36th birthday in two months. I've used mfp before on off. I've started this time on Sunday and looking forward to getting weighed tomorrow (just because I always get weighed on Friday). And ditto with the wine!!

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