Women in their 40s!

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  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 255 Member
    I have an "Ugh, it's not fair" instance for being a woman over 40. I logged a bike ride on Strava last night. It was approximatley 12.5 miles in under an hour, not super fast but not too shabby. Strava told me that I burned 280 calories in that time. A young guy (maybe late 20's) logged an almost exact ride yesterday too and it showed he burned 450 calories....

    So not fair :'(

    And I wonder why it's so hard to lose weight when you are a woman, older, and in my case, short.
  • janicelo1971
    janicelo1971 Posts: 823 Member
    in my late 40's and just packed on about 7 extra pounds in the last few months......feel free to add me also! needing to get motivated again..was in maintenance for a few years and i guess slacked up too much!
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
    AgileK9 wrote: »
    I have an "Ugh, it's not fair" instance for being a woman over 40. I logged a bike ride on Strava last night. It was approximatley 12.5 miles in under an hour, not super fast but not too shabby. Strava told me that I burned 280 calories in that time. A young guy (maybe late 20's) logged an almost exact ride yesterday too and it showed he burned 450 calories....

    So not fair :'(

    And I wonder why it's so hard to lose weight when you are a woman, older, and in my case, short.

    Totally understand, it's just not fair!!! It seems so much harder for us women :/:/
  • gela130
    gela130 Posts: 50 Member
    hello all! I have used the site for years but recently have been more consistent and would love feedback and support from others:) looking to lose around 12 but aiming for good health more than anything- set my rate at 1/2 lb a week and am trying to get a workout in daily- and I count 10 minutes as a workout:) good luck to everyone here!
  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 159 Member
    If you didn't already know the "bookmark" facility is now working again.
  • abbyjack2
    abbyjack2 Posts: 25 Member
    I started out the week with some good weight loss results, but things have gone awry yesterday and today. Gotta keep fighting the good fight....
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    abbyjack2 wrote: »
    I started out the week with some good weight loss results, but things have gone awry yesterday and today. Gotta keep fighting the good fight....

    Look at the positives of the week and go on from there. Keep fighting for what you want.
  • cdnelson0102
    cdnelson0102 Posts: 39 Member
    Hello Everyone, I am turning 44 this month and trying to lose ten more pounds. I struggled to lose five. We can lose together. Add me so we can be friends.
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    AgileK9 wrote: »
    I have an "Ugh, it's not fair" instance for being a woman over 40. I logged a bike ride on Strava last night. It was approximatley 12.5 miles in under an hour, not super fast but not too shabby. Strava told me that I burned 280 calories in that time. A young guy (maybe late 20's) logged an almost exact ride yesterday too and it showed he burned 450 calories....

    So not fair :'(

    And I wonder why it's so hard to lose weight when you are a woman, older, and in my case, short.

    He probably weighs a lot more than you... I would take the lower calorie count over that any day!
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 255 Member
    melissa6771 wrote: »
    AgileK9 wrote: »
    I have an "Ugh, it's not fair" instance for being a woman over 40. I logged a bike ride on Strava last night. It was approximatley 12.5 miles in under an hour, not super fast but not too shabby. Strava told me that I burned 280 calories in that time. A young guy (maybe late 20's) logged an almost exact ride yesterday too and it showed he burned 450 calories....

    So not fair :'(

    And I wonder why it's so hard to lose weight when you are a woman, older, and in my case, short.

    He probably weighs a lot more than you... I would take the lower calorie count over that any day!

    Maybe but not by much. He's not a big guy. I think it's just age and gender.
  • _faedreamer
    _faedreamer Posts: 56 Member
    Hi all, I'm 44 in August, married with no children and due to health reasons (and wanting cute clothes reasons!) I'm here to lose roughly 80 pounds. I lost 40 of the 120 I needed to lose and kept it off thank goodness, but have stalled and gone off the rails in the last year. Time to get back on and finish this journey! I'd love some friends to encourage and motivate each other every day, so feel free to add me! My diary is open to friends. :)
  • abbyjack2
    abbyjack2 Posts: 25 Member
    I didn't do so well, eating wise, this pasta weekend. It was Mother's Day weekend so I will let it slide this time. But now ready to start the week getting back on track.
  • jothedog
    jothedog Posts: 28 Member
    Hi lovely ladies I'm 46 how did that happen? Please feel free to add me as a friend. Got about 2 stone to lose and need all the help I can get! Xxx
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    abbyjack2 wrote: »
    I didn't do so well, eating wise, this pasta weekend. It was Mother's Day weekend so I will let it slide this time. But now ready to start the week getting back on track.

    I'm in the same boat! But back at it today. On Saturday I did my meal preps, have lots of things in the freezer and I'm ready for the week ahead!! :):):):):)
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    And now someone just brought in TIM HORTONS COOKIES!!!! :s:s:s I'm just going to hide in my office till I'm done . I will not have a cookie!!!!
  • abbyjack2
    abbyjack2 Posts: 25 Member
    I turned down some fruit danishes that someone bought in. Had some beef jerky and an apple for a snack and had some leftover fish for lunch. Just gotta fight the good fight:)
  • ltlsnbl75
    ltlsnbl75 Posts: 36 Member
    Happy Monday ladies. Happy Mothers Day (a day late). I did nothing exercise wise all weekend. But today is a new day and a new week.
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    ltlsnbl75 wrote: »
    Happy Monday ladies. Happy Mothers Day (a day late). I did nothing exercise wise all weekend. But today is a new day and a new week.

    Exactly!!! Start with a fresh slate!!! :):):):)
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    abbyjack2 wrote: »
    I turned down some fruit danishes that someone bought in. Had some beef jerky and an apple for a snack and had some leftover fish for lunch. Just gotta fight the good fight:)

    Way to stay strong!
  • angelfreely
    angelfreely Posts: 13 Member
    Sending you a friend request
  • blebriki
    blebriki Posts: 15 Member
    Hi all. I am 42 and starting again. I have about 6 kilos to lose. Please add me if you want, I d love to have some support!
  • Gngr09
    Gngr09 Posts: 743 Member
    48 here and feeling a full 48 years old. Did really well the first 6 weeks, and lost 15 lbs. but fell off the diet a bit when work and travel picked up. So I am back now and hoping to lose another 10 to hit my goal!!!
  • angelfreely
    angelfreely Posts: 13 Member
    Good luck ! Sending friend request.
  • RunPreppy
    RunPreppy Posts: 3 Member
    Hi! As usual, I’m late to the party!
  • blebriki
    blebriki Posts: 15 Member
    AgileK9 wrote: »
    I have an "Ugh, it's not fair" instance for being a woman over 40. I logged a bike ride on Strava last night. It was approximatley 12.5 miles in under an hour, not super fast but not too shabby. Strava told me that I burned 280 calories in that time. A young guy (maybe late 20's) logged an almost exact ride yesterday too and it showed he burned 450 calories....

    So not fair :'(

    And I wonder why it's so hard to lose weight when you are a woman, older, and in my case, short.

    I feel your pain. Went running with my husband after training for weeks to improve my stamina. He did double the distance, much quicker and obviosuly burned more. Without prior training. Never went again with him.
  • neepex27
    neepex27 Posts: 51 Member
    Good Morning everyone, we're 1/2 way through another week already! I've been MIA in this group for a couple weeks, so I'm sure there's a lot of new faces. I'm sure this has been done before, but I'd love to get to you know you all a bit more (if you don't mind sharing). Let's have some fun with this and get to know each other!

    First name:
    Where are you from:
    Any pets:
    Work:
    Hobbies:
    Fun fact:

    I'll start.....
    First name: Dawn
    Where I am from: rural Manitoba, Canada (born and raised here, and now raising my boys, ages 19 and 16, married for 20 years next month)
    Any pets: 1 spoiled golden retriever
    Work: part time secretary/treasurer at United Church
    Hobbies: gardening, and I shouldn't admit (I love cleaning and organizing)
    Fun fact: I am a picky eater! (I love raisins, but not cooked or baked into anything), I don't eat fruit, unless it's made into a smoothie, and I've never had fish or seafood.

    I hope you'll play along, so that we get to know each other
  • ltlsnbl75
    ltlsnbl75 Posts: 36 Member
    First name: Gen
    Where are you from: Montana
    Any pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats and 6 gold fish
    Work: Case manager in a men's transition center
    Hobbies: crocheting, reading, crafting with kids, cooking/baking
    Fun fact: I have lived in 5 states and I went to 3 High Schools in 1 year when I was in high school
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    neepex27 wrote: »
    Good Morning everyone, we're 1/2 way through another week already! I've been MIA in this group for a couple weeks, so I'm sure there's a lot of new faces. I'm sure this has been done before, but I'd love to get to you know you all a bit more (if you don't mind sharing). Let's have some fun with this and get to know each other!

    First name:
    Where are you from:
    Any pets:
    Work:
    Hobbies:
    Fun fact:

    I'll start.....
    First name: Dawn
    Where I am from: rural Manitoba, Canada (born and raised here, and now raising my boys, ages 19 and 16, married for 20 years next month)
    Any pets: 1 spoiled golden retriever
    Work: part time secretary/treasurer at United Church
    Hobbies: gardening, and I shouldn't admit (I love cleaning and organizing)
    Fun fact: I am a picky eater! (I love raisins, but not cooked or baked into anything), I don't eat fruit, unless it's made into a smoothie, and I've never had fish or seafood.

    I hope you'll play along, so that we get to know each other

    How is that possible?! :open_mouth: That's like another Canadian friend saying they had never had a taco or burrito.

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