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

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  • Kitzey
    Kitzey 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!
  • lgshelton
    lgshelton 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.
  • Cellothere118
    Cellothere118 Posts: 50 Member
    rfechter wrote: »
    Cellothere118 wrote: »
    Id love to follow along with the group- trying hard to stay motivated and drop 30lbs. Turning 48 (gasp!) next Monday.. High school reunion this summer, plus 3 weddings to attend! Time to snap into shape.

    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
  • trentnert
    trentnert 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!
  • michelle139
    michelle139 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!

  • michelle139
    michelle139 Posts: 2 Member
    edited January 2016
    I'm in. I could use the motivation and encouragement. :)
  • 100toloose
    100toloose 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..
  • mosh72
    mosh72 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi all.. I had to google what a stone was.. Love it! That's fitting for weight.
  • lgshelton
    lgshelton 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.
  • 100toloose
    100toloose 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: »
    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.

  • onarticus
    onarticus Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in, add me please
  • magsl71
    magsl71 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.
  • lgshelton
    lgshelton 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 :):)

    lgshelton wrote: »
    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.

    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.
  • wahm922
    wahm922 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!
  • smiffymfc
    smiffymfc Posts: 15 Member
    I'm in :)
  • tampagirl1965
    tampagirl1965 Posts: 10 Member

    Count me in!
  • sparrish531
    sparrish531 Posts: 499 Member
    Me, too! 55 and losing 50 - let's do this!
  • 100toloose
    100toloose 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: »
    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 :):)

    lgshelton wrote: »
    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.

    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.

  • miacaz02
    miacaz02 Posts: 22 Member
    Great job everyone
  • miacaz02
    miacaz02 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.
  • xickel
    xickel 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!
  • Kitzey
    Kitzey 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!
  • tampagirl1965
    tampagirl1965 Posts: 10 Member
    50 years old sick and tired of...you know how the saying goes!
  • kostkawilliam
    kostkawilliam 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!!!
  • 4me2bme
    4me2bme 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.
  • Hollibells
    Hollibells 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
  • 4me2bme
    4me2bme 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.
  • peachking
    peachking Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in. I'm 48, need to lose 50 pounds.
  • joybedford
    joybedford 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.
  • JPearl44
    JPearl44 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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