In my 40s and weight loss

jmdkurt
jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
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Anyone in their 40s having success in weight loss? Is it hormones?
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  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    In my 40's and have lost 32lbs so far ...It can be done just seems a lot slower than before ...wishing you the best :)
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    I'm from Minnesota so I'm relying on an indoor gym for workouts. Did you give up wine? I'm now working out 3 times a week. Have gained 12 lbs for no reason. ...
  • ms_smartypants
    ms_smartypants Posts: 8,278 Member
    I workout from home :) ....I don't drink wine (allergic to grapes) I know ashame
  • IndianaGolfer
    IndianaGolfer Posts: 16,220 Member
    Am 41, have lost 33 lbs since end of November, drink beer or vodka. Workout from home, but it's the watching the calories that decide on your weight loss.
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the encouragement. I've giving up on wine and instead have vodka. Counting calories is tricky. I need to work on portion control. Must start eating breakfast too.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    In my 40's and lost the weight
    You can do it
    Good luck
  • LarasLosingIt
    LarasLosingIt Posts: 10 Member
    42 next month and I'm well on my way - 8 lbs since Feb 27
    Calories in vs Calories out. It is that simple.
  • alco1966
    alco1966 Posts: 56 Member
    Hi everyone.... I was in my 40s but turned 50 in Jan :-( iv lost 28lb since June... its been so long and hard to get the weight off as I have an under active thyroid as well... I have recently had an operation on my foot (2.5 weeks ago) I am not able to walk for a minimum of 6 weeks... any tips on the best exercise to do while in a wheelchair?
  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    edited March 2016
    jmdkurt wrote: »
    Thanks for the encouragement. I've giving up on wine and instead have vodka. Counting calories is tricky. I need to work on portion control. Must start eating breakfast too.

    I'm 45 and dropped 21lb since January doing nothing other than counting calories and being a bit more active.

    Calorie counting isn't tricky. It's very simple. You weigh / measure everything that goes in your mouth and log it.

    You don't have to have breakfast either. "Breakfast like a king, dinner like a pauper" is a MYTH. What matters is CI/CO overall and generating a calorie deficit. If you're in deficit you will lose.
  • lisap767
    lisap767 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I'm new here. I'm 45 and have gained 2 stone in the past year so started on this journey one week ago and have lost 3lbs so far. Would really like a few buddies of a similar age to do this with if anyone is interested?
  • size102b
    size102b Posts: 1,370 Member
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO

  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    alco1966 wrote: »
    Hi everyone.... I was in my 40s but turned 50 in Jan :-( iv lost 28lb since June... its been so long and hard to get the weight off as I have an under active thyroid as well... I have recently had an operation on my foot (2.5 weeks ago) I am not able to walk for a minimum of 6 weeks... any tips on the best exercise to do while in a wheelchair?
    Do ab twists with dumbbells
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    Do ab twists with dumbbells
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    jmdkurt wrote: »
    size102b wrote: »
    It does get harder for women to lose weight in they're 40s it's a know fact perimenspausal the menopause hormones and we slow down
    In my 20s & 30s I'd lose 2-3lbs a week doing exact as I do now
    I'm 46 and it's 1/2-1lbs most weeks on 1400 calories & im 213lbs
    Hormones do effect weight it's not as simple as CICO

  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    That makes sense. I will be 46 soon and the hormonal changes are bad
  • dollydiva2
    dollydiva2 Posts: 71 Member
    I'm 47...I've lost 1st 5lb since mid Jan.
    I don't think for me it's been any harder to lose it but I think it's easier to put on in your 40's. I was always a healthy weight when I was younger.
    Middle age spread has been a thing in my case, probably due to less activity in this decade.
    No school runs, no chasing after young children. No going out dancing for hours on end and also I drive a lot more now where I used to walk everywhere when I was younger.



  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
    I'm 47 and it can be done!
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks ladies for the support. I think also because I want to lose just 12 lbs, its harder than if I needed to lose 30lbs? Am I right?
  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
    jmdkurt wrote: »
    Thanks ladies for the support. I think also because I want to lose just 12 lbs, its harder than if I needed to lose 30lbs? Am I right?

    I don't personally think so.
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    You're right. I'm just making excuses for myself. Too many excuses is the only thing getting in my way
  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
    I should add that I have struggled greatly in the past, but as of last year at this time, I finally figured out what works for me. When I did that it became "easy." By "easy" I mean that weight loss (and all the results I was wanting) became do-able for me, I was able to stick to my own program, and to even enjoy it. My successes came quickly and efficiently, and also I was able to maintain my results! I continue to learn and grow stronger, tho...I don't feel I've arrived, but I feel victorious in a lot of ways, and very happy about it!
  • Newnameishardtofind
    Newnameishardtofind Posts: 867 Member
    Dedication is key. Certainly easier to find excuses (practice, work, tired, stress). But just need to find a way at 47.
  • jackie_van_d
    jackie_van_d Posts: 240 Member
    Nice to know I'm not alone in the slow 40's weight loss group!
    Been struggling since past June (plateaued after dropping 11 lbs).
    Just joined mfp yesterday .
  • jmdkurt
    jmdkurt Posts: 14 Member
    You guys hang in there, its almost summer so my weight loss is also motivated by my summer clothes. Had chix fettuccine Alfredo w/ cauliflower sauce mixed in. Just as creamy..
  • rsenor
    rsenor Posts: 57 Member
    yes, hormones are a *kitten*. Happening, slower than when younger. I used to be able to do cardio at my own pace but now I have to follow a regime or I don't really get my motor running enough to make a difference. I also get accpuncture which seems to help my hormonal stuff.
  • cb2bslim
    cb2bslim Posts: 153 Member
    Age 42. I never truly tried to lose weight before. February 2015, I set out to get myself from the high end of bmi overweight range down to middle of bmi healthy range. I lost a total of 48 lbs and now I'm trying to maintain. I found it very easy with the use of this site. I weigh food, track everything, and my main exercise at that time was an old treadmill from the early 90s lol. I aimed for healthier foods but refused to eat ground turkey (don't like it). Don't get me wrong, I still had pizza but I ate 1-2 slices instead for 3-4 and sometimes 5 slices.

    My year was nothing but numbers: body scale daily, food scale daily, logging calories, burning calories. lol

    If you have a bad day of eating don't give up, tomorrow is a new day. Dedication and stay true to yourself. Eat, Log, Move, Sleep, Repeat. What's nice, this program works wonders even if you don't exercise.

    I'm going to be turning 43 going on 23 because I feel wonderful! Good luck to you....It's so worth the journey!
  • Fattleass
    Fattleass Posts: 223 Member
    Yeah I'm just an old man but better late than never to try to get in shape I'm 48 Feel free to give me an add I can use all the support I can get
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    At 43 I've lost over 40lbs. Currently taking a break for upcoming surgery, be will be back at it around the 1st of April. I was able to lose 2lb/week eating 1600 cal, but needed to stay pretty active for it. So I wouldn't say it's been hard as far as actually counting the calories. The commitment to keep at it has been challenging, more than anything. The hardest part was letting go of all the little lies that I kept telling myself. I'm older, it will be more difficult. I'm short, so it will be more difficult. I worked out today, so I can eat extra pizza. The reality is that once I let go of the lies, it really became much easier.

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