Seeking friends with similar age and goal. 40ish looking to lose 40lbs

BridgetteM14
BridgetteM14 Posts: 12 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi my name is Bridgette and I am new to this app but already loving it. I am looking for others with similar goals and age to add as friends. Its awesome and encouraging to see others success.

I have been on here a week and am down 3 lbs just from cutting calories. I'm hoping by my 40th birthday in May i will be down 25 lbs. And my ultimate goal is to be down 40 lbs.

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  • BrendaBurgeson
    BrendaBurgeson Posts: 4 Member
    Good luck to you Bridgette!!! Your off too a great start.

    I need a bit motivation my self. I have a hard time completing task and seem to have a fear of stepping out and doing things in front of people I don't know.
    I signed up at a gym a month ago and get major anxiety when I decide I want to go, and end up talking my self out of going. As of today I have gone 1 time which was today. I didn't stay long but I did go. Would be great to a have a work out buddy even if just online.
  • BridgetteM14
    BridgetteM14 Posts: 12 Member
    BrendaBurgeson wrote: »
    Good luck to you Bridgette!!! Your off too a great start.

    I need a bit motivation my self. I have a hard time completing task and seem to have a fear of stepping out and doing things in front of people I don't know.
    I signed up at a gym a month ago and get major anxiety when I decide I want to go, and end up talking my self out of going. As of today I have gone 1 time which was today. I didn't stay long but I did go. Would be great to a have a work out buddy even if just online.

    Thats awesome u signed up and congrats on going you broke the seal! I haven't signed up at a gym yet but i keep telling myself to. You're braver than I am!
  • Dental1972
    Dental1972 Posts: 5 Member
    That's awesome girls. I'm looking for online buddies for motivation. Been using the app for a month and am losing slowly. Haven't been to the gym but used the treadmill at home couple of times & elastic bands. I suffer from chronic migraines so I can't do it every day. But that's ok. I really want to lose this weight! smiley:
  • ChelleDee07
    ChelleDee07 Posts: 396 Member
    Hi There and welcome. I have been here close to a month and I am addicted. I started my journey on Jan 11th, but first day here was Jan 13th.

    I go to the gym a min of 5x a week and I log what I eat. It does work!! I like chatty friends on MFP who are going to comment and be supportive.

    A little more about me:

    HW 263
    CW 243
    STGW 199 <~~~can't wait to be out of the 200s
    LTGW 175
    I'm 5'8" and 43 years young.
  • charden875
    charden875 Posts: 31 Member
    I'm 44 on my way to loose 40 lbs. you can add me if you like ( open diary ) :)
  • Shiloh2112
    Shiloh2112 Posts: 32 Member
    Hello. I will be turning 43 in a couple days. I have currently been active daily for over 100 days. I try to log in my foods daily. Some days I get behind if I'm with my boyfriend (he lives 2 hours aways). I have a Fitbit in which I motivate myself to move more and more. Currently I am on a 20,000 a day kick. I hope to lose about 40 or 50 pounds. I am always looking for positive, active friends. :)
  • azulvioleta6
    azulvioleta6 Posts: 4,195 Member
    I am more or less in that boat at the moment.

    Motivation is not my issue, health challenges are. If you want to see someone 40+ who moves a LOT, add me!

    It might be helpful to get away from the mindset of waiting to find motivation. Instead, schedule your activity and keep the appointment. Habit is much more powerful than motivation.
  • caf973
    caf973 Posts: 30 Member
    I'm 43, have 30 lbs to lose. Lost 20 already, but stalled due to lack of motivation. Back on track and ready to shift this weight! Exercising daily and tracking food.

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