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

I'm Barry, 40 (for a couple more months). I started trying to lose weight a couple years ago. I saw a picture from a friends wedding and was blown away by how big I had gotten. As a kid and through my 20's I was the kid who could eat a pizza, a quart of ice cream, and chase it with 2 liters of Coke and still be rail thin. Seeing myself with a large gut and chubby cheeks was a big shock. So starting at 205 a couple years ago I stopped eating so much. I was adamantly not tracking calories because I didn't want to be one of "those" people. I got used to eating less and got down to 175.

Then I got stuck. I think part of my problem was I was eating less volume, but still eating calorie heavy food. A couple months ago I noticed my pants were getting a bit tight again so finally decided on a way to fit some exercise in, thinking I was still doing OK with portion control. No change. Last Monday, after dinner I realized that I went back not only for seconds, but a third plate. I realized I need to track what I'm eating and a co-worker told me about IIFYM which led me here. I'm not so concerned with macros just yet, still getting used to measuring everything and trying to consistently hit my net calories from day to day.

I *think* I'm at 175 right now, but I don't trust my scale (new one arrives today from Amazon). I'm 5'9" and my end goal is 150 lbs, with an intermediate goals of 165 and 160 to help me feel better along the way. Once I get to 150 I'll re-evaluate and decide from there. The main deciding factor is really going to be whether or not my belly still jiggles when I go down a flight of stairs. So far my biggest issues have been my enjoyment of craft beer, snacking on weekends when I know there's food just around the corner, and making sure I don't make excuses to not go to the gym because something hurts (I have a varied collection of joint and muscular pain issues).

kelbels1 wrote: »

HA! Actually I DO regret one. I wasn't doing too well and my wife told me to stay home. I went injured my shoulder and was out of the gym and ended up gaining 80lbs. I worked out and ate ALOT.

Hello.......oooooooo.....is anyone home? I am 41 in few weeks.....OMG and I am big again ,,,,he he ...well THIS TIME(as every time) I will lose weight .....hopefully .I am on 1200 cl. So far so good (only 3 days ) ....anyway just came in to say hi

When it came to exercising, I finally had enough of my whining about not having time and decided that 30 minutes at lunch at least three times a week was better than an hour every second or third week. Comfort food is half the reason I ended up where I did. The past several years have been a stress roller coaster. Things are leveling out now, and want to get the habits in place befor the next time the stress hits hard.

I am the mother of 3. My oldest is 26 and married. I am currently foster parenting 2 young boys ages 2 and 4. This was unexpected, but it is what it is. As you can imagine I am very busy with a full time job to boot! I have to now be very strict and budget my time which has been very difficult for me to do, as my self motivation is non existent! I am not a morning person but it looks like I will have to become one. My first goal is to lose 15 lbs. I am currently at 147 lbs. and am feeling sluggish and exhausted all the time. I have not been careful with my eating and it's destroying me! I have a thyroid issue too, which I swear is my achilles heel! but nothing I can do about that, but fight to stay healthy and fit. I always fluctuate 15-20 lbs in between my dieting and falling off. I've also been under a lot of stress which I'm trying to get handled naturally by not stressing!! Not easy all the time. This is why I need to exercise. I'm looking for support and maybe motivation? Is there anyone here looking to partner up on Let's do this!!!

I'm not certain about fibromyalgia, but I started taking pharmaceutical grade fish oil about 6 months ago for chronic inflamation and nerve issues from diabetes, and it's helped tremendously! It's almost eliminated my pain at this point without any pain killers or injections that degrade soft tissue. OmegaVia is the brand I take. Good stuff.

kelbels1 wrote: »

Lost about 5 lbs. needing do more exercise. Fibromyalgia is slowing me down. Anyone with tips to reduce the pain.

Hi. A friend of mine suffers with fibromyalgia. I suggested cryotherapy. She tried it and says it really helps. She goes every week now. It's supposed to reduce inflammation.

BiggDaddy58 wrote: »

I am 57 years old...went to the Dr in January at 307.6 pounds and he sd I was pre-diabetic. Tested at 7.4 I weighed myself on Feb 29th (after trying to work out in Feb and really just gave up) and was at 308# I started my own diet and exercise program on March 1st. Drastic 1200 calories a day..and riding a stationary bike. I am now doing 1200-1400 calories a day and riding the bike 60 minutes to 70 minutes a day. I also do some light weights in the morning. I am down to 268.4 at my last weigh in on Monday and saw my Dr. in April My test was 5.4 and not diabetic!!!! Anyone feel free to add me..we can all use motivated friends on this journey.! I wish you all success on your lifestyle changes.

Awesome. I had a client who went from IDDM (insulin dependent) type 2 who was morbidly obese, he has to have surgery for an unrelated condition which made him lose half his body weight. Afterwards he only had to monitor his BG weekly and required NO meds, no insulin, only diet control.
I bet you feel a lot better! It's amazing how extra weight effects the whole body so negatively.

Hi, 2 years ago I was more than 100 pounds over weight. I could barely walk across a department store with out being out of breath and hurting. I have RA and the weight was not helping. I finally decided to do something about it. I have lost 85 pounds, so far. I started walking on my treadmill 5 minutes a day, then 10, then 15 and so on. I truly never dreamed I would lose the weight, I kept saying if I could just lose 50 pounds and had accepted that I was over 40 and my fit years were behind me. I CAN NOT believe how wrong I was! Once I got to 50 pounds I KNEW I could do it. I joined a gym and I work out about every day. I am 43 now and am in the best shape of my life. I just keep pushing bc now I wonder what my body is capable of instead of what it's not capable of.

New here. Trying to get my weightloss journey off the ground. So, I have hit the ground and running. I have bought all this stuff to help me make healthier choices in eating. I am trying get my weight down in order to be able to exercise more comfortably. However, finding support resources within my busy SAHM life are limited in my area.

lyssa1210 wrote: »

I am 54 can I join your group ? I have 30 lbs to lose and it's hard to stay motivated.

hi i will be 50 July 4