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Women over 40 who want to lose weight, support and motivate each other.

prgirl39mfp

Turned 44 this week and I am looking to add more friends to help me keep motivated. I log everyday and would like to have pals willing to do more that just like my posts. I am looking for accountability buddies. I need to lose 60 pounds. I have only lost 9. Long road but I know I can do it. I would love to have some support and be able to give some back as well. This journey is hard but with great support the sky's the limit! ( Women over 40 only please).

Thanks!

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prgirl39mfp

beautifullybroken67 wrote: »

Me too...heading towards 50 yo. Would love some friends to help keep me accountable too!

You look great!! So glad you could join us. Add me!

prgirl39mfp

Thanks everyone. I am so happy to see all your responses. It takes a village. Lets support each other through this journey. We can do it!!

Becky_p1972

I'm in the same boat, I turned 44 in January and I need friends that are going to support me, not just "like" my status lol. Y'all feel free to add me.

nell911

40+ looking to loose 3stone.

prgirl39mfp

Becky_p1972 wrote: »

I'm in the same boat, I turned 44 in January and I need friends that are going to support me, not just "like" my status lol. Y'all feel free to add me.

Hi!! Nice to meet you. I love the interactions and the support!

WithGodICanDoThis

Have more than 100 pounds, turn 41 in September. Try to log my food everyday and have it open. Definitely need support and want to help others! I've lost 8 lbs so far....long journey ahead. BUT, I have to start somewhere. Please ADD me!

lindabalseca

I will be 49 in july and i have 136# to lose. Im an uncontrolled diabetic but since i came on mfp....i have been much better. this is a great tool to keep me in line. however, i am looking for motivational and supportive people. I was in the emergency room the end of march and the doctor told me that all my problems come from me not doing anything about my weight. He said and i quote "youre to the point no one is going to WANT or be ABLE to help you. My daughter (15) was outside the curtain and heard every word. Talk about making a person feel hopeless...I'm gonna take this one day at a time....

verno00

Count me in. I am a lovely 41 as of last month, and ready to re-up my new years motivation that's gotten me down 17 lbs so far. We can do this!

tisdalla

I turned 40 a few months ago and have 30-40 pounds to lose. I've been logging in and half-heartedly tracking but I've officially recommitted myself to losing the weight. Feel free to add me!

vivelazurlo

New to fitness pal and open to new friends. On isagenix and trying to get active. Have already lost a lot over time but have stubborn 70 more to go.

buckleten

I am 43, and trying to lose the last 15-20 pounds.. Add me! :-)

prgirl39mfp

lindabalseca wrote: »

I will be 49 in july and i have 136# to lose. Im an uncontrolled diabetic but since i came on mfp....i have been much better. this is a great tool to keep me in line. however, i am looking for motivational and supportive people. I was in the emergency room the end of march and the doctor told me that all my problems come from me not doing anything about my weight. He said and i quote "youre to the point no one is going to WANT or be ABLE to help you. My daughter (15) was outside the curtain and heard every word. Talk about making a person feel hopeless...I'm gonna take this one day at a time....

One day at a time. You will see that it will get better. You are not alone.

prgirl39mfp

Thanks everyone. This is surreal. I am so happy to see all the responses. I feel I can conquer the WORLD!! Hahhaa

asgentr

I'll be 42 in June. I have a little one that will be three in September. I hope to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight by then and then lose another ten beyond that. I find losing much harder at this age, but I think it is because I've lost a lot of muscle and have much less time.

prgirl39mfp

asgentr wrote: »

I'll be 42 in June. I have a little one that will be three in September. I hope to be back to my pre-pregnancy weight by then and then lose another ten beyond that. I find losing much harder at this age, but I think it is because I've lost a lot of muscle and have much less time.

Hi!! I agree, at this age it becomes harder to lose. I use to stop eating bread and lose 5 pounds automatically in my 20's. Guess we just need to work harder now.

rosecropper

Welcome to 44

I turned 44 in November & finding its a tough age for weight loss. Started the 40's at my physical peak. Super strong & looking good. Then I put on 30lbs over last 3 years...
Mostly because every time I try to get back to being active like I used to be, something else on my body starts to hurt.
And ice cream.
But I'm so ready to turn it around and make this the best year yet of my life!
Hope this will be your best year ever too.
Would be glad of more MFP friends to share in the journey together.

jonjaxmom

Ill be 48 in June T1Diabetic, insulin dependent. Re-losing the 30 pounds I regained over the last 2 years. So much harder at this age. But I am strong! goal is 1/2- 3/4 pound a week, which is doable if I stay focused. Slow and steady will win my race!

prgirl39mfp

jonjaxmom wrote: »

Ill be 48 in June T1Diabetic, insulin dependent. Re-losing the 30 pounds I regained over the last 2 years. So much harder at this age. But I am strong! goal is 1/2- 3/4 pound a week, which is doable if I stay focused. Slow and steady will win my race!

Good for you!! Keep it up!! Stay strong!

prgirl39mfp

rosecropper wrote: »

Welcome to 44
I turned 44 in November & finding its a tough age for weight loss. Started the 40's at my physical peak. Super strong & looking good. Then I put on 30lbs over last 3 years...
Mostly because every time I try to get back to being active like I used to be, something else on my body starts to hurt.
And ice cream.
But I'm so ready to turn it around and make this the best year yet of my life!
Hope this will be your best year ever too.
Would be glad of more MFP friends to share in the journey together.

Thanks!! So far so good! I am ready to face this head on! No stopping!
My weakness is bread and chips!

lucyleigh4

Good luck to you all! You CAN do it! I am almost 41 and have lost 25-30 lbs (depending on where I am in my goal range) in the past year. I am the same size I was in high school. And I have 5 children. It can be done!! Weigh all foods and log every morsel that goes into your mouth.

kmhrn913

I'm in the same boat! 47 years old and tired of see-saw dieting and weight loss! This is my second time around with MFP Lost 60 lbs in 2011. Gained 49lbs back

dmcatlady

Just turned 44 in March, had my annual physical earlier this month and was told I gained 5 pounds in a year. OUCH! Last year when I saw doctor I was down a few, but no matter I'm still pretty close to my weight when at the end of my pregnancy with each of my kids at this point and it's not good. Starting to experience heartburn more often. Know that I need to do something, even if I only want to fit into my clothes this summer from last summer.

So I'm done MFP on and off before, and this time I'm hoping to stick around even longer. I play tennis, mostly on the weekends, but really need to start with my food.

My kids are too old for me to blame baby fat on them...11,13 and 16...so I'm blaming my metabolism.

I'm still in week one of my logging but hoping I can stick to it!

racha33

Me too am 45 and need around 25 kg. Need a budy to motivate each other. Please add me

MrsSmiley103

Hi 47 and starting over again. 2.5 yrs ago I managed to lose 30 pounds. And then life happened and I gained it all back. It is harder this time, so I will be a support as I know it can be done, but I need a push this time.

KetoTeacher

I'm 47 with 80+ to lose. Please add me for support

cvhbryant

I'm turning 41 this year and just started training for a marathon (life goal!) I'm here to loose the 15-20 that I've settled with over the past few years. I have a major sugar addiction and find that I don't do extreme diets well. I don't do well knowing that I "can't" have something. I'm using MFP to help me with moderation and portion control as well as weight loss. I've had a very disciplined week and am feeling great about it. Happy to join, motivate and support!

Hellomissrachel

prgirl39mfp wrote: »

Mamabelle4 wrote: »

Hiya - another 40+ here. Need to lose 70lb but will take it in baby steps. I'm still blaming baby weight - but the "baby" is turning 3 years old this week

hahahaha my baby weight... mine is 11years old!! hahahhaa

Lol mine is 15!! still counts though!

KerryHalter

HI everybody,
I'm 48 (almost 49) I've been struggling with the same 10 - 15 for about 3 years now. My dream is to actually compete in a Figure Competition just to prove to myself i can do it!! I have some serious psychological road blocks to being able to stick to my eating plan (even when my calorie allowance/macro allowance is pretty high!!) I'm also going through a lot of peri menopausal stuff that makes losing weight even more difficult! I'm going to send out some requests but if i happen to miss you and you want to send me one please do!!!

zenmummy

lucyleigh4 wrote: »

Good luck to you all! You CAN do it! I am almost 41 and have lost 25-30 lbs (depending on where I am in my goal range) in the past year. I am the same size I was in high school. And I have 5 children. It can be done!! Weigh all foods and log every morsel that goes into your mouth.

That is so nice to hear. I have done exactly that for just over a month, and hope that I will not only lose this weight, but adopt good habits for life.

sparklyglitterbomb

My peeps! 45 here and a fair amount to lose.. down a little over 30 lbs so far and doing the C25K program so I can run an entire 5k for the first time evah in July.