40+yrs motivation group. We aren't getting any younger!

kelbels1
kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
in Motivation and Support
Seekin friends in midlife wanting to motivate, challenge and support each other.

Each stage of life has unique challenges. In midlife some of us may be facing slowing metabolism, health concerns, time restraints, and more. We can help each other overcome some of these issues to get to a healthier lifestyle.
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  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    Lost about 5 lbs. needing do more exercise. Fibromyalgia is slowing me down. Anyone with tips to reduce the pain.
  • cbelc2
    cbelc2 Posts: 762 Member
    There are good drugs for fibromyalgia. I have seen theories about inflammatory foods (sugar, refined grains, even artificial sweeteners). You could try it.
  • vortex15
    vortex15 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi,
    If you would like, send me a friend request. Just turned 40 this year and looking for support.
  • KE1972
    KE1972 Posts: 5 Member
    Would love to join ya. I couldn't reset my start weight since I stopped doing this for a while but actually down 8lbs. since last week. Making this my year. I need to get more exercise in too.
  • Darjaurhziva
    Darjaurhziva Posts: 28 Member
    Hi, I am 44, send me a friend request.
  • C_Stretton
    C_Stretton Posts: 201 Member
    I'm turning 41 in two weeks and also suffer from health related pain and other symptoms (MS). On top of my daily medication, I find that nutrition and exercise help me manage both pain and fatigue. Feel free to message me and/or friend request if you want to talk. I'm happy to talk and support.
  • PollyannaRobling
    PollyannaRobling Posts: 1 Member
    I'm turning 40 in 3 months. I have M.S and looking for pals who want to work together with fitness.
  • dealohio3
    dealohio3 Posts: 3 Member
    edited January 2016
    vortex15 wrote: »
    Hi,
    If you would like, send me a friend request. Just turned 40 this year and looking for support.

  • dealohio3
    dealohio3 Posts: 3 Member
    I just turned 40 too
  • blpjsmith
    blpjsmith Posts: 5 Member
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  • blpjsmith
    blpjsmith Posts: 5 Member
    I am almost 69 yrs . old and weigh over 300 lbs. all my vitals are good , but I am very uncomfortable .I stay below 1800 cals, do water aerobics 3 days a week, 60 min each day. I gained 100 lbs years ago by quitting smoking while going through menopause. cant seem to lose. my question , is there anyone else my age on here?
  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    Hey bjpjsmith. I didn't have much luck with water for weight lis but it did help strength. Sometimes our portion controls are off. This can cause us to have too many or not enough calories which can cause some very poor results in weight loss. When I first started counting calories I was pretty generous in what I was calling a portion and didn't lose much weight.
  • justbreathesrw28
    justbreathesrw28 Posts: 39 Member
    I'll be 48 in May. I lost 189lbs 4 years ago and have gained 35 back. I'm down 5 since I started tracking and exercising again. I'm looking for motivation, support etc. I don't know how to add a friend but would love for y'all to add me. I'll accept all and hopefully we can work together to support and motivate each other!!! Thx!!
  • JKarl67826
    JKarl67826 Posts: 2 Member
    edited January 2016
    Hey guys! Can I join your message board? I am 60 years old and struggled with weight my whole life; in my younger years I controlled my weight with a LOT of exercise. Today my age and health issues prevent much exercise other than walking. At one point I was unable to walk at all for several years and my weight went way up. Now I am looking for a way to lose weight...I am not crazy about going to group meetings so I thought I would give this a try. I have lost some 25 lbs on my own, but I think I need some help with motiviation and some place to vent. I feel alone out here.
  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    Heck yeah you can join here. Make sure you add some friend while you are here to keep up the motivation.
  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    So today is a new day that I feel just tired and unmotivated. What are some good ideas today for a cold breezy day to get me moving. Just looking to burn some calories. How are you guys getting past the fatigue
  • JKarl67826
    JKarl67826 Posts: 2 Member
    I start off walking...seems that if I can just start I feel better.
  • justbreathesrw28
    justbreathesrw28 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm on a six day streak of 30 min each day on eliptical. I bought a used one and finally started putting it to use!!! I'm so hoping to stick with this!! It's cold in NC so in door is needed this time of year! We can do this!!
  • faith_76
    faith_76 Posts: 199 Member
    hello, Im a soon to be 40 year old. my weight hasnt moved much in a long time. Im hoping with focusing more on my diet that will change. I love crossfit and look forward to my workouts. I have more energy now then I did 10 yrs ago which I think is due to exersising.
  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I'm 41...I started all this good livin' awhile back in my late 30s and have been maintaining a 40 Lb weight loss for going on three years this spring. We aren't getting any younger, but I can tell you at 41 I feel better and younger than I did at 31.

    I made a lot of life changes and they have come gradually...baby steps to wellness. One mistake people make is trying to do a 180 and change their entire lives overnight...doing that is overwhelming...it's all about baby steps.

    When I first started out I had metabolic syndrome comprised of 4 of the 5 risk factors...abdominal obesity (borderline), low HDL, hypertension, and high triglycerides...the only one I didn't have was high blood glucose (miraculously).

    I made small changes to my diet...daily and weekly...small goals like, "I'm going to eat two servings of fruit today and 6 servings of vegetables....stuff like that. Exercise wise I started out doing nothing more than walking...at first it was just a few days per week...then five...eventually I started jogging a little and doing some weight lifting.

    Fast forward 3.5 years or so and I'm around 12% BF, normal HDL levels, normal triglycerides, and while I still take meds for hypertension, I'm around 118/75 vs 138/89 controlled by meds before. I've gone from taking walks around the block to riding around 80-100 miles per week (less in winter) and lifting 3x per week.

    I'm not really accepting any friend requests, and honestly you're not missing anything as I rarely comment or even look at my feed...just wanted to say that getting healthy and fit is awesome and totally worth the effort...I'm a completely different person now than I was a mere 3.5 years ago...it can be done, and it is awesome.

    Hey thanks for sharing that is a total motivator. Congratulations
  • nancycola
    nancycola Posts: 98 Member
    I turn 41 in a couple weeks.
    To look at me you'd say I'm in pretty good shape but I've always struggled with weight. Now I'm adding PCOS and IBS to the mix. Lovely.
    For my birthday I'm "treating" myself to a thorough check up with a functional medicine doctor. She will probably tell me to give up all the things I love to eat like bread and wine and make me cry but I gotta get better. Friend me and I will friend all of you, friends.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    bjpjsmith wrote: »
    I am almost 69 yrs . old and weigh over 300 lbs. all my vitals are good , but I am very uncomfortable .I stay below 1800 cals, do water aerobics 3 days a week, 60 min each day. I gained 100 lbs years ago by quitting smoking while going through menopause. cant seem to lose. my question , is there anyone else my age on here?

    Hi @bjpjsmith, I too am in my 60's. and I used aqua fit as my spring board to fitness.
    6 years later and I have done a variety of different classes, but aqua is still my fall back favourite.
    Keep doing it. It is so good for your balance, flexibility, and posture as well as the cardio and resistance work (because of the water). The low impact is good for you too.

    It is diligent calorie counting that will get the weight moving, so make sure you are using a digital scale for all solids and the appropriate cups and spoons for liquids. It may not make a big difference at the beginning of your journey. But being accomplished at using the scales and cups really helps towards the end when accuracy is needed.

    There is a very good thread for the over 50's that may suit you to a T. It is a bit long but just jump in and introduce yourself.

    I don't really do friends but PM me if you need a bit of encouragement.

    Cheers, h.
  • kelbels1
    kelbels1 Posts: 83 Member
    So after a month of eating well and working out. I have come to the conclusion that working out boosts your metabolism but doesn't make up for poor eating. When I combine the 2 my results are substantially better than if I am doing only 1. If you can do only 1 make it good eating habits.
  • lyssa1210
    lyssa1210 Posts: 96 Member
    I am 54 can I join your group ? I have 30 lbs to lose and it's hard to stay motivated.
  • phildacre27
    phildacre27 Posts: 3 Member
    Count me in! 41 next month!
  • iveyjoy
    iveyjoy Posts: 5 Member
    I'll be 45 in April. Where did the time go?!? I definitely need motivation and accountability. I've used Myfitnesspal to track food and exercise but never for community support. The result has been many starts and stops. I'm back again and even found my way to the gym. Would love all the support I can get.

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