Turning 40, the game has changed!

sburckley
sburckley Posts: 2 Member
in Motivation and Support
Approaching my 40th Birthday this year & I’m terrified! I’ve gained 2-5 lbs every year over the past 5 years. I workout 3-5 days a week but have never gotten my eating habits in order. Age has finally caught up with me

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  • Alimacbean
    Alimacbean Posts: 120 Member
    I feel ya! I want to do some serious dieting and P90X, but I'm nervous to lose weight with a lifestyle I don't intend to maintain. My body seems to like being 20 pounds overweight.
  • Tophers_Motivation
    Tophers_Motivation Posts: 39 Member
    I hear ya! Just days away now from 40. NOT taking it well.
  • Angela7zFit
    Angela7zFit Posts: 53 Member
    I turn 40 this year. I am excited for the new chapter in life. Feeling motivated and excited about the new phase. Its all your mindset and staying positive.
  • amgreenwell
    amgreenwell Posts: 1,267 Member
    Welcome to 40! It is a great decade so far (I'm 41). I'm back to eating healthy and finally getting back to running after have two babies in two years. I'm so excited to take my 40s by the horns and just enjoy! My body and metabolism changed drastically at 35 and since then I have to work doubly hard to keep the weight off. Just know that you got this. If you want to lose the weight then do the stuff you KNOW you need to do to lose the weight. Age is NOT an excuse!
  • mulecanter
    mulecanter Posts: 1,792 Member
    Yep, I'm nearing 60 and it just gets worse. That being said, 40 is the time to take control. You are now more susceptible to workout injuries which can put you in the ditch. Hard workouts are fine but control and gradual step ups are important. On diet, the pounds go on easier and come off harder but you can still do it.
  • sburckley
    sburckley Posts: 2 Member
    Thank you guys for the support & tips! I’ll take a breath & refocus
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    cqbkaju wrote: »
    I'm close to 50. The game is the same but now the judges penalize you more if you don't pay attention to the rules or try to cheat.

    ^^^ This. At 45, my weight loss coincides with my efforts.
  • Aplant77
    Aplant77 Posts: 112 Member
    I turned 40 in August and it prompted me to get back in shape! I lost 24 pounds (so far!) and am exercising regularly. 40 feels better than my 30s because I'm actually taking care of myself again. Don't let age get you down, you are capable of anything you put your mind to!
  • GetFit4Life2018
    GetFit4Life2018 Posts: 27 Member
    edited March 2018
    I'm 53. My advice is to find out what works for you now to help keep it off. It gets tougher at 50 and then you start getting lectures from drs. Menopause makes losing pretty tough too. Went through it, weight loss s-l-o-w-s. Get ahead of the game now. Exercise regularly, it's great for our bones, heart health, and overall feeling better. I searched out healthy foods I actually like which makes eating better easier and helps me to stop gaining. Here's to you having a wonderful decade of 40's!
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    Lost at 54 during menopause. It came off the same way it would have at 24- eating less, moving more, counting calories.
    It has stayed off for 8+ years too.

    Age is what you make it, but it is not a deterrent to weight loss.

    If you think you are menopausal or perimenopausal, it is worth getting a check up. There are hormonal imbalances that untreated can affect rate of loss.

    Cheers, h.
  • deputy_randolph
    deputy_randolph Posts: 940 Member
    I'm 38 and pretty excited to be 40. People never believe my age...they usually guess 25-27. The look of surprise when I tell people my age really boosts my self-esteem.

    I credit sunblock use and powerlifting.

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