The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

I'm turning 38 in June. I'm trying to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle. Since being on here I've realized that a lot of my eating habits to change in order for this to be accomplished.

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add me please

ill be 50 in about 2 months. I have really let myself go and need to drop about 80lbs. Have years of experience in the gym/powerlifting etc but havent lifted consistently in a few years. Also, have NEVER eaten a decent diet so its a bit uphill but the time is ripe for a change

Cheers all, JonJon

Lots of new middle agers here since I checked in last! I figure it will be about six months before I get kicked out of this thread for being too old (turning 60 in Nov), so I'll have to make the most of my remaining time.

I'm looking forward to racing this year. I'm about 9 weeks out from my third half iron distance triathlon coming up in June. As a result, I'm focused on building up lots of cycling and swim volume. Started the year with a marathon in March, and will finish with another half iron distance race in September, so I won't get bored.

I've also begun working with a dietician to help me get leaner this season. The challenge for me is to balance a fairly low carb intake that promotes fat loss, yet still allows enough energy to support 10-12 hours of training per/week as I build endurance for the race. Will see how it goes.

Always happy to discuss healthy eating and fitness with fellow middle agers.

Welcome new peeps!

Timshel_ wrote: »

Body is 48.
Mind...not so much...

I'm right there with you!

47 here, checking in. I don't feel like it or act like it. I'm still fairly new to MFP and have slowly been looking for friends closer in my age range to befriend and keep me company on here.

41 here and looking to get younger

Hi ! Just turned 39. I own a boot camp and workout 7 boot camps a week + biking, walking, contemplating getting off my butt to do yoga and occasionally some interval runs. I eat pretty healthy but have a bad tendency for wine over-consumption. Trying to get to 115-120 and preserve this hard-earned muscle (I'm 5' ... eh maybe 5'1 and you can see muscle even with the body fat lol).

19-24 pounds to go ... UGH -- seems like every year of my life I am 100 lbs + my age. Got to over 145 and said ENOUGH!!
Hypothyroidism kicking my butt too.

Sucks! But ... I think that biting the bullet and just keeping my calories to 1300-1500 / day is doing the trick! I refuse low carb. I think 30/30/40(protien) is healthy. MFP is pretty awesome if you can just really stick with it.

Upper 30's....feel free to add me!
I need more peeps in my feed to help keep me motivated!

Anyone feel free to add me. 48 and needing support!

I have just turned 42 and was given a directive by my doctor to start exercising again which should magically fix all my issues. Giving this another try and hoping it sticks this time.

I'm 44 and fitter than I have been for a very long time. Still a long way to go. A few pounds to loose but it more about my fitness now. Feel free to add me. We all need support and encouragement.

I thought this thread was dead and gone....but it has been REVIVED! Hello middle-agers

Im lou 38 feel free to add me!