40+ and lifestyle change needed?

tinagarcia346
tinagarcia346 Posts: 1 Member
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hi. i've struggled with weight and fitness off and on for 20 years. Now getting the Dr talk "you're over 40" "could lose some weight" "high blood pressure"...if you can relate I can support and use some support!

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  • crushingitdaily12345
    crushingitdaily12345 Posts: 577 Member
    I am almost 40, and in the same boat... I have really enjoyed this community for support. :)
  • jsnydervima
    jsnydervima Posts: 2 Member
    Hello! I just turned 40 this year and while I haven't gotten the high blood pressure talk from the doc, I have realized that I need to make some serious adjustments. I've always been a dieter, looking for the next quick fix and only ending up right back to where I started. In the last 3 weeks I have gotten very serious about getting back on track and making adjustments. My doctor has scolded me though about my weight rising. I am more concerned about my body fat percentage and think Dr.'s rely on the scale too much. I am currently at 30.5% (down from 32.5%) body fat. I am working with a nutritionist who has been educating me on protein, carbs, etc. I am also working out at the gym at least 2 times per week. My goal is to be 4 times per week at the gym and get to 19% body fat. I'm finding its hard to do with 2 kids and a job that works me weird schedules and sometimes long hours. I find myself often too tired to do anything else.
  • Crackertime
    Crackertime Posts: 23 Member
    I'm 44 and decided that I need to take control before menopause sets in. I started walking for 45 - 60 min. a day. Honestly, I never burned enough calories to make it not boring. I then looked up different exercise videos on youtube and found some that didn't bore or annoy me. My favorite is fitness blender. They are a cute couple with 100's of free videos. Look up the beginner stuff. You will work yourself up in no time. I've now started lifting a little with the strength videos. I've finally lost 7 lbs., but I really saw measurements change first. I also have really watched what I eat. I'm eating tons more vegetables and good fats. Good luck. Do it for yourself. We're only halfway through life!
  • Cyndi1010
    Cyndi1010 Posts: 11 Member
    I'm 45 and started at 30lbs over the weight that I always promised myself that I would start doing something about. I don't have trouble with high blood pressure but I am pre-diabetic. I work 40 hours a week with a 45 minute commute from home and have 6 kids 4 of which live at home full time. I'm doing my best at eating better but am still struggling with fitting in exercise. Add me if you would like.
  • GingerPwr
    GingerPwr Posts: 1,984 Member
    Hey! Turned 40 in December and have been struggling with my weight since my second kid (10 years ago). I'm 40lbs heavier than when I got married. Yuck.

    This is a great site and community, and if you use the site / app correctly and your'e totally honest with yourself, then it works.

    BUT - don't let it pen you in to just 1200 calories a day. That may be too much of a deficit.

    Oh - and add me as a friend if you like!

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