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    Over 40 and ready to change? Let's do this together!

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    • Posts: 214 Member
      JustaJoe00 wrote: »
      Quick story...I ended up at the Doc's last summer for a foot injury. They did the weigh in process etc. My weight was not what i was hoping....so that day made me serious about changing my life. I've lost 15lbs since July. Have a ways to go, but I am working out 4 days a week with weights and walking every day now. It's hard after 40 to realize the body just doesn't burn as much food as i was used to eating.....

      Good job Justajoe!
    • Posts: 8 Member
      I would like to join too. I am 41, diabetic, pcos, and I would like to lose a total of 90 lbs. I started my weight loss journey (again) on January 1st. So far I have lost 4 lbs & my numbers are down. I am eating a low carb/low sugar diet, cutting out almost all bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, and tortillas. I have been walking a lot, 15 miles last week.
    • Posts: 50 Member
      rfechter wrote: »
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      I completely understand. Son is graduating from college in April and I want to drop 25 pounds so I can buy a nice new outfit and look good. It is just hard sometimes especially in the winter to stay moving.

      What burns me up the most is when I go strong for 2-3 weeks, then for some reason, I drop the ball. It could be a day or 2 without exercise because of "other plans", or a meal that wasnt so great. A slip here and there.. and I bomb. I cant do this anymore! I have to learn to put myself first when it comes to staying on track. I wish I was a morning person.. get the exercise in first thing! Its hard to climb out of bed in the winter.. dark and cold. Not a fan of winter, at all. But my plans are to start up exercising again in the evening.. why am I still sitting here? lol
    • Posts: 9 Member
      I'm in. Im turning 45 this year and I have about 17 kg (38 pounds) to lose and due to some sports stuff, I'd like to knock about 10 kgs of that off within the next 10 weeks to make a weight division.

      Feel free to add!
    • Posts: 2 Member
      miacaz02 wrote: »
      If your over 40 and sick and tired of being sick and tired of how you feel and the way you look, then lets do this together! I'm 50 pounds over weight and plan on loosing 2 pounds a week. Let's motivate each other, swap diet secrets, and encourage staying on exercise routines. We got this!

    • Posts: 2 Member
      edited January 2016
      I'm in. I could use the motivation and encouragement. :)
    • Posts: 151 Member
      I'm in,if not too late. Turning 40 in two weeks and I have to make changes now.. or it will be too late. So ,I'm 260.. I'm so scared and mortified how I even got here .. but enough of the moping ,I'm ready to rumble..
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Hi all.. I had to google what a stone was.. Love it! That's fitting for weight.
    • Posts: 8 Member
      edited January 2016
      100toloose wrote: »
      I'm in,if not too late. Turning 40 in two weeks and I have to make changes now.. or it will be too late. So ,I'm 260.. I'm so scared and mortified how I even got here .. but enough of the moping ,I'm ready to rumble..

      You can do this! At my heaviest I was 250, so I know the struggle. I had lost 60 lbs but gained some of it back this past year. It is easy to pack on the pounds but, hard to shed them.
    • Posts: 151 Member
      @lgshelton I'm starting nice and slowly... I have been a bit over my daily limit the last 2 days slightly. Hoping it will be better today and will be able to keep the calories down.And thank you for the kind words :):)

      lgshelton wrote: »
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      You can do this! At my heaviest I was 250, so I know the struggle. I had lost 60 lbs but gained some of it back this past year. It is easy to pack on the pounds but, hard to shed them.

    • Posts: 2 Member
      I'm in, add me please
    • Posts: 5 Member
      I would love to join you. I have around 64lbs to lose before I can start getting serious with my real goal, which is bodysculpting. A big kick up the butt is what I need when I feel like I am about to do so serious procrastinating. Not this time.
    • Posts: 8 Member
      100toloose wrote: »
      @lgshelton I'm starting nice and slowly... I have been a bit over my daily limit the last 2 days slightly. Hoping it will be better today and will be able to keep the calories down.And thank you for the kind words :):)

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      I hope today has been easier for you. It is difficult to go from eating anything and everything to watching what you eat. Having low carb snacks and sticking with the serving size will help. When I have a snack it is usually almonds, popcorn, or jeef jerky (While in the car,I do a lot of driving). Sugar free snacks at home, pudding, jello, etc. I have been told to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. Basically, every 3 hours. Which is not easy because I find myself hungry about an hour and a half after I eat. But helps by forcing myself to wait until my next meal time. I hope some of this will help.
    • Posts: 7 Member
      Yeah so this isn't as easy as you get older. 46 and I've always considered myself a healthy eater but never exercised, just don't like it. I now have about 40 pounds to drop, more realistically it's probably 30 pounds. I did a health challenge with friends and it was great for accountability and motivation plus the cash prize was a bonus. I did really well and was exercising and lost 12 pounds. The challenge ended, the holidays arrived and I gained back 8 pounds. There always seems to be a reason, an excuse and I'll start next week.

      And with age comes other challenges, I'm dealing with adrenal fatigue, low thyroid, low testosterone which makes it hard to build muscle, and other hormonal issues. Fun!
    • Posts: 15 Member
      I'm in :)
    • Posts: 10 Member

      Count me in!
    • Posts: 499 Member
      Me, too! 55 and losing 50 - let's do this!
    • Posts: 151 Member
      @lgshelton
      It does help. Thank you. Sometimes I forget about the obvious. You are right. At least I don't just eat sensless.
      I survived the day!!!
      lgshelton wrote: »
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      I hope today has been easier for you. It is difficult to go from eating anything and everything to watching what you eat. Having low carb snacks and sticking with the serving size will help. When I have a snack it is usually almonds, popcorn, or jeef jerky (While in the car,I do a lot of driving). Sugar free snacks at home, pudding, jello, etc. I have been told to eat 3 meals and 2 snacks a day. Basically, every 3 hours. Which is not easy because I find myself hungry about an hour and a half after I eat. But helps by forcing myself to wait until my next meal time. I hope some of this will help.

    • Posts: 22 Member
      Great job everyone
    • Posts: 22 Member
      I lost another pound too! The last time a coworker brought in her famous chocolate chip cookies, I wanted to throw myself down the stairs rather than deny myself. Today the urge was better and I can't wait until it doesn't even bother me.
    • Posts: 48 Member
      I'm 43 with 50 - 60 pounds to lose. 2 pounds per week would work for me! Feel free to add me, I'm here to encourage and be encouraged!
    • Posts: 214 Member
      edited January 2016
      Miacaz02 - Good job!

      I'm down 2 lbs this week, and have exercised 6 of the past 7 days so am very proud :)

      Welcome to everyone joining us, it's great having encouraging friends to help us along journeys!
    • Posts: 10 Member
      50 years old sick and tired of...you know how the saying goes!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      I'm joining this challenge!! Im 41 and started my fitness pal at 254 and got down to 221 with a 140 day streak. We moved in august and i put on a few pounds, anxious to start another STREAK!!!
    • Posts: 3 Member
      I would love to be included in this. I will be 45 this year and I have 35 to go to meet my goal. Been gone from the site for awhile and recommited today.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I'm in! If it's not to late! :smile: I'm 46 hae lost 23 and have 106 ideally to lose. I've been doing an hour of cardio and trying to add in lifting, yoga, strength training when I can
    • Posts: 3 Member
      If anyone wants to help me with staying motivated please add me. I also have problems with getting bored with food options. Low fat, fat free, sugar free, etc...I get overwhelmed and not sure which is best.
    • Posts: 1 Member
      I'm in. I'm 48, need to lose 50 pounds.
    • Posts: 1,680 Member
      Hi I will be 45 in June feeling my age and need to change things. Glad to be part of this group
      I have had so many health issues since hitting 40 it's getting to be a joke, time to change that.
    • Posts: 13 Member
      Hi. I'm turning 48 this year and I have 65 pounds to lose. I've lost the first 10 a number of times, but I would really like to lose it all before 50. I'm a mother of two busy but not-yet-driving teens with a full time job and going to school. I want this for me and I want all of you to reach your goals too. Let's Do This!!!!!
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