Women over 40 who want to lose weight, support and motivate each other.
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I am at 49 and staring into the eyes of 50 - having accountability would be fantastic with losing weight.2
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Feel free to add me..........I gonna invent calorie free fun food and get rich. Gotta dream3
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I'm almost 42 and am trying to lose 43 lbs. I'm also looking for accountability buddies.1
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I'm 46 and would love to add more friends that will offer encouragement and support-I will do my best to return the favor!
I've lost 46 pounds since October and would like to lose another 26. Right now I'm on a new medication and I have had a tough month. Because it is hormone based, it is affecting my body like every week is a PMS week. I've lost over 10 pounds this month but I keep gaining it back, which is so frustrating, because I had been losing 1-2 pounds a week pretty consistently and nothing has changed except the medication. I can definitely use some positive friends! 1 -
jwaggoner486 wrote: »I'm trying to lose 30. First 5 are up and down all the time. Next 10 come and go depending on the season and how much stress I am under. But that final 15 has been here for 15 years! I'm ready to get back to great habits and am eager to motivate others. I'm much better with a group! Please friend me.
You have described my situation almost exactly. I want all 30 gone!! We can do this!
Yes that last 15 to 20 will not leave, I go up, get back down, but can't seem to kick those pounds, they have went though high school with my children.....smh We can do those though as a group!1 -
TrishB1470 wrote: »I'm 46 and would love to add more friends that will offer encouragement and support-I will do my best to return the favor! I've lost 46 pounds since October and would like to lose another 26. Right now I'm on a new medication and I have had a tough month. Because it is hormone based, it is affecting my body like every week is a PMS week. I've lost over 10 pounds this month but I keep gaining it back, which is so frustrating, because I had been losing 1-2 pounds a week pretty consistently and nothing has changed except the medication. I can definitely use some positive friends!
Wow. So sad that as women we go through so much. Our bodies sabotage us. Lets not get discouraged ok!!0 -
MrsSmiley103 wrote: »jwaggoner486 wrote: »I'm trying to lose 30. First 5 are up and down all the time. Next 10 come and go depending on the season and how much stress I am under. But that final 15 has been here for 15 years! I'm ready to get back to great habits and am eager to motivate others. I'm much better with a group! Please friend me.
You have described my situation almost exactly. I want all 30 gone!! We can do this!
Yes that last 15 to 20 will not leave, I go up, get back down, but can't seem to kick those pounds, they have went though high school with my children.....smh We can do those though as a group!
We can do this!!0 -
I will be 45 in August so I am right there with you. Please feel free to add me as a friend on this journey. Caution: I leave snarky remarks.3
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CatMarlett wrote: »I will be 45 in August so I am right there with you. Please feel free to add me as a friend on this journey. Caution: I leave snarky remarks.
Uh oh!! I've been warned!!! hahahahaha0 -
I am here with you 46 and on mission2
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Birthday is tomorrow.... 46... can it really be true?!? YIKES! I'm always up for more motivating friends who are real people.1
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In the same boat Ladies, please add me need some virtual kick-assers to spur me along lol1
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Thanks everyone who took the time to reply. I am overwhelmed with the stories amd proud of all of you for being honest and here. I have added most of you to my friend's list. I want to be able to help and encourage as much as I can. I will like the same in return. Thanks again.
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I'm in the same "46" boat! Geez...how'd that happen. And I need to lose "46"!! Trying to stay at my 1200 cal goal and it's a busy stressful season! Daughter graduates college next week!!0
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Please add me! I need the support.0
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goingforgoal wrote: »I'm in the same "46" boat! Geez...how'd that happen. And I need to lose "46"!! Trying to stay at my 1200 cal goal and it's a busy stressful season! Daughter graduates college next week!!
Congrats on your daughter's graduation. Remember to enjoy yourself.0 -
Ok everybody weekend is coming, Mother's Day meals are planned, hoping I can keep it under control all weekend. Scale is dropping slowly, but every little bit is motivation. Even though I know I shouldn't weigh every day...I do but I'm willing to deal with a 1+ pound and not get discouraged....just motivates me to try harder that day.
It has rained pretty much all week here so not many chances to get outside and exercise. I've got a tennis match tomorrow and we might hit an amusement park on Sunday so I should be able to stay active this weekend and hopefully remain in control of my eating as well.
Have a great weekend and Mother's Day everybody!
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Ok everybody weekend is coming, Mother's Day meals are planned, hoping I can keep it under control all weekend. Scale is dropping slowly, but every little bit is motivation. Even though I know I shouldn't weigh every day...I do but I'm willing to deal with a 1+ pound and not get discouraged....just motivates me to try harder that day.
It has rained pretty much all week here so not many chances to get outside and exercise. I've got a tennis match tomorrow and we might hit an amusement park on Sunday so I should be able to stay active this weekend and hopefully remain in control of my eating as well.
Have a great weekend and Mother's Day everybody!
Thanks. The same to you. You are doing great. Good luck on your match. Amusement park sounds like fun!0 -
Hi, thanks for the post! I'm 45 and working on losing 25 pounds. I've been on mfp for over a year. Still working on breaking some habits that derail my efforts. I know exercise is key for me. Could really use encouragement! Thanks!2
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I will be 41 this summer. I'm in need of support because I am easily discouraged and want to give up when I don't see results as quickly as I think they should happen.
A little about me and my new journey: I was on here two years ago and was plugging along, losing weight (went from a size 14 to an 8 in about 4 months) feeling awesome and then I met the person who became the love of my life. I love him dearly and when I complained about gaining weight (because happy in love = not giving a damn about anything food related) he told me he couldn't tell at all. What a guy, right? Well I can see it. I can see it both in how I look and of course the number on the scale. So unbeknownst to him, I started back on getting healthy. He has complained about his own weight (which, truth be said he has gained but I don't care - he's still sexy, still amazing, and I don't love him any less) and has been trying to eat better. I'm now going to do the same and throw in a gym membership that we can both use.
My goal is to get down to if not surpass the weight I was when we first met. I'm about 20 lbs away from that. My frustration comes where after a solid week of eating healthier I see a gain on the scale as I did today. Granted it was .4 lbs, but it's seeing the number go up instead of down that breaks my heart a little and breaks my motivation a little.
What it all boils down to, feel free to add me - I promise I won't bring anyone down as far as anyone needing support - I will support you, I just need some myself.1 -
I'm 48 will be 49 the end of this month, starting over lost 9.5 so far a lot more to lose could really use the support add me0
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Dmcatlady- sounds like you hit it covered this weekend with your advance planning. Have fun with tennis.1
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41 here abd Could always use a buddy who tell it like it is...add me if u like....1
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Hello, hello! Turning 41 this year, perimenopausal, have fibromyalgia, and very excited to be part of this group! I started my journey in January and lost 44-41 lbs, depending on my stupid hormones!
I already requested to join. 1 -
46 and have more than 100 lbs to lose here feel free to add me I need buddies too0
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mickeygirliegirl wrote: »I will be 41 this summer. I'm in need of support because I am easily discouraged and want to give up when I don't see results as quickly as I think they should happen.
A little about me and my new journey: I was on here two years ago and was plugging along, losing weight (went from a size 14 to an 8 in about 4 months) feeling awesome and then I met the person who became the love of my life. I love him dearly and when I complained about gaining weight (because happy in love = not giving a damn about anything food related) he told me he couldn't tell at all. What a guy, right? Well I can see it. I can see it both in how I look and of course the number on the scale. So unbeknownst to him, I started back on getting healthy. He has complained about his own weight (which, truth be said he has gained but I don't care - he's still sexy, still amazing, and I don't love him any less) and has been trying to eat better. I'm now going to do the same and throw in a gym membership that we can both use.
My goal is to get down to if not surpass the weight I was when we first met. I'm about 20 lbs away from that. My frustration comes where after a solid week of eating healthier I see a gain on the scale as I did today. Granted it was .4 lbs, but it's seeing the number go up instead of down that breaks my heart a little and breaks my motivation a little.
What it all boils down to, feel free to add me - I promise I won't bring anyone down as far as anyone needing support - I will support you, I just need some myself.
Great attitude. I weight everyday. It keeps me focused but at the same time drives me crazy!!!0 -
prgirl39mfp wrote: »mickeygirliegirl wrote: »I will be 41 this summer. I'm in need of support because I am easily discouraged and want to give up when I don't see results as quickly as I think they should happen.
A little about me and my new journey: I was on here two years ago and was plugging along, losing weight (went from a size 14 to an 8 in about 4 months) feeling awesome and then I met the person who became the love of my life. I love him dearly and when I complained about gaining weight (because happy in love = not giving a damn about anything food related) he told me he couldn't tell at all. What a guy, right? Well I can see it. I can see it both in how I look and of course the number on the scale. So unbeknownst to him, I started back on getting healthy. He has complained about his own weight (which, truth be said he has gained but I don't care - he's still sexy, still amazing, and I don't love him any less) and has been trying to eat better. I'm now going to do the same and throw in a gym membership that we can both use.
My goal is to get down to if not surpass the weight I was when we first met. I'm about 20 lbs away from that. My frustration comes where after a solid week of eating healthier I see a gain on the scale as I did today. Granted it was .4 lbs, but it's seeing the number go up instead of down that breaks my heart a little and breaks my motivation a little.
What it all boils down to, feel free to add me - I promise I won't bring anyone down as far as anyone needing support - I will support you, I just need some myself.
Great attitude. I weight everyday. It keeps me focused but at the same time drives me crazy!!!
Hello both, I weigh every day as well but record it away from MFP. The it isn't that bad if the weekly weigh day is off.
Mickeygirliegirl, have you started the gym, yet? Your body might just be acclimatising. If there is no budge in a week or two, adjust the way you are recording. We'll help.
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Hi! Started the journey this weekend. I've gained 25 pounds in the past 13 years. I'm 48 years old and trying to get control of my health. Together we can do this!!!2
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Please add me. I'm 48 and losing/gaining the same 7 lbs. Then I have 20 more to lose. For me though, it's become more about getting healthy as I can so that I can grow old with - hopefully - energy and strength.
I feel really awake now in how I see the world and my place in it.1
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