40 Somethings ~ Where Are You??

Just turned 40 on Tuesday I would love to join the group!

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I'm 47, 5'4" have 20 more pounds to lose... have lost almost 50 already! I have 2 kids in college and one still at home who is starting high school...

Could use advice on not only losing the last bit but on "dating" at our age... ugh...

Add me as a friend, if you'd like!

L.

I would love to join you. I am 48 5' 6; I have been here since last july and lost 73lbs but i would like to lose at least another 27 lbs. The reason I started this journey was because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and hypothyroid. I felt like I didnt have a life anymore i was just doing the bear min. to get through the day. No energy and no motivation.............WOW what a difference a yr makes

Okay fellow 40 something's, what prompted you to make a change?

At 37 I took up Taekwondo and I've been doing it for the last few years. I had been working out at home but TKD really bumped it up a notch. I had a rough year last year though with not feeling well, run down, etc and was really getting frustrated that I couldn't seem to shake out of it and start feeling better. I had gained about 20 pounds over that year in addition to the weight I was already carrying and really didn't know what to do. We were at the fair last August and happened to stroll by the Vitamix guy's demo booth and he struck up a conversation with us. I already owned a Vitamix so we were just chatting about health and stuff when he challenged me to drink at least two green smoothies a day for the next two weeks and see how I felt. Then not only did he give me the recipe but he also blended me up a drink right there and gave me a BIG glass (not the little dixie cup samples.) He never tried to sell me a thing, just offered support and suggestions.

I started drinking the smoothies twice a day and did it for the two weeks he'd challenged me to. My entire family was pretty amazed at the change in me! I had energy and actually had a zest for life again! I was able to not only keep doing my TKD but I was also able to start picking up my exercising at home for the first time in awhile! And I was happy and feeling so much better! I kept at the smoothies (though I only do one a day now) and continued to see my stamina improve. I was doing so much better that I got promoted to my next belt in TKD.

As I sat there watching the testing I realized that if I ever wanted to earn my black belt I will need to really step up the training and it would be really helpful if I lose the extra weight. That was the beginning of December and had already lost 9 pounds just by adding the smoothies so I had a little momentum going. I managed to maintain through the holidays but then January 4th I saw a friend post something on Facebook about MFP and after a quick search found the site. I created a profile and things really started to roll.

I'm on my second round of P90X and just got promoted again in TKD and even got the comment from the head guy of "Good job! I see much improvement!" This meant an incredible amount to me since the motivation for me was to do better at Taekwondo. Hearing that all the hard work is noticeable in a non weight loss capacity was a real morale booster for me! And the last belt I earned took me 10 months. This time it only took me six months! Yes!! I've continued to tweak my diet and exercise routines and am halfway through the second round of P90X and feeling amazingly good!

I have every intention of finding that Vitamix guy at the fair this year and thanking him. I may even hug the guy!

Okay fellow 40 something's, what prompted you to make a change?

Two things.... one was seeing myself in Christmas holiday photos - I really packed on the weight last year and just hated seeing how I looked in those pictures.

The other one is the reason I put on weight last year - I'd long ago decided that I would never had kids and was quite OK with it until I found myself pregnant last year (at 43 you'd think I'd know better!). Sadly I lost the baby and turned to comfort eating to deal with my grief. I think I just decided that since I should have been getting bigger and bigger each week anyway, it didn't matter how much weight I put on. I always knew this wasn't rational so I decided that my estimated due date (11/1/11) would be the day to stop feeling sorry for myself and to make the most of my life with my lovely husband, baby or no baby.
So, come Jan 11, I started walking... then running.... then I found C25K and MFP and here I am, 17kg (37 pounds) lighter and feeling better than ever in mind and in body.

I guess the short version of my long winded tale is that I am trying to lose my "baby weight", even though I don't have the baby!

Hi ladies, id love to join this group. Im 44, 5ft 1 1/2" ( have to include the 1/2 it makes a difference lol ) ive got 2 grown up sons and 2 grand children and joined MFP in April 2011. Its a great site and helps me stay focused. So far ive lost 8lb and 11 inches and only have 5 lb to go to reach my target I work out daily at my gym and have been a member of the 30 day shred thread which was fab. Nice to meet you all :flowerforyou:

Hello,

I am 45 and 5'5. I have two sons, 15 & 11. Lots of reasons why I am here. Seeing my parents & grandparents age, I want to be healthier than they are. I also want to look good and feel good. I have another 30 lbs give or take to lose.

I spent my 30's hiding behind the fat.. I was just existing. At 41 almost 42 I am going to have a life that I desire.

41 and only 5'1 so it only takes a couple of pounds to add a dress size. Anyone else from the UK?

Used MFP last year to help shed 20lbs of baby weight (could have done with losing another 10lbs but then I started my masters degree)

This year since March I've been on medication which has a side effect of "increased appetite" which basically means my eating is completely out of control.

Now looking for help and support to not only stop me gaining weight (I have already gained 14lbs since March) but to get back on track any maybe even get to my goal weight.

I'm interested! Definately something.

I am in. I am 44 with two boys, 17 and 13.

Okay fellow 40 something's, what prompted you to make a change?

When I was 39, we were finished having kids, had just moved back from Europe, and my military hubby and I were trying to lose a few pounds.

Then my life ended: my husband had a massive stroke and 1/2 his brain was killed. I have spent the last 7 years taking care of him and our 3 children, who were 3,6,and 9 at the time. Now, they are 10, 13, and 16.

This spring I went swim suit shopping with my 13 yr old daughter and saw my MOM's body in the mirror!!!

It was Lent so I decided to give up pop and sugary drinks, a few weeks later a friend and fellow 40 yr old Mom introduced me to MPF. I decided it's time to take care of the Caregiver!!

Last week I hit my 10# loss mark and have learned so much about weight loss and working out! I'm looking forward to hearing from all you other 40 somethings and how your'e making it happen! It is so easy to gain at this age!!!

Okay fellow 40 something's, what prompted you to make a change?

When I was 39, we were finished having kids, had just moved back from Europe, and my military hubby and I were trying to lose a few pounds.

Then my life ended: my husband had a massive stroke and 1/2 his brain was killed. I have spent the last 7 years taking care of him and our 3 children, who were 3,6,and 9 at the time. Now, they are 10, 13, and 16.

This spring I went swim suit shopping with my 13 yr old daughter and saw my MOM's body in the mirror!!!

It was Lent so I decided to give up pop and sugary drinks, a few weeks later a friend and fellow 40 yr old Mom introduced me to MPF. I decided it's time to take care of the Caregiver!!

Last week I hit my 10# loss mark and have learned so much about weight loss and working out! I'm looking forward to hearing from all you other 40 somethings and how your'e making it happen! It is so easy to gain at this age!!!

It is so easy to forget to take care of yourself when you have so many depending on you!!
How wonderful for your husband to have you, it is so hard to take care of a loved one. I could neve get past remembering who this person once was, and how they were so different now.
Support is here!!

A 40 something guy in the UK here. 43 and I decided I had to do something about my cholesterol. The side effect was that I lost a lot of the weight I'd put on through eating a healthier diet. At my goal weight now so I am happy to support (and not preach to) anyone who would like to send me a friend request.