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40s anyone?
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I turned 45 last week and am in the best shape of my life. 66 pounds down and about 20 or so to go. Following strength training program and loving every bit of it.
Who knew huh ?
Well... a lot of people apparently
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46 here. Have lost 30 pounds on the scale but it looks like more because I've been lifting while I lose. Wish I had started this 20 years ago!5
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New to weigh lifting. New to this site. I'm 40 years old2
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jamielynnhudson1 wrote: »New to weigh lifting. New to this site. I'm 40 years old
Me too, could do with some tips, I never seem to know what to do when at the gym, and feel abit stupid.0 -
47 here! Finally got off my booty back in Sept and lost 35 pounds. Still want to drop pounds but more focused on fitness and loving it!2
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43 and lifting for a couple of years ....0
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I am almost 40, will be later this year and I need to finally kick it back in gear and get into shape. I am looking forward to starting the LiveFit trainer program again and becoming strong and healthy. Looking for motivating friends who also lift and will help keep me accountable.
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47, train 5-6 days a week for the last 7 years. It's my stress buster, I love how training makes me feel. Fitter at 47 than I was at 27:)2
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I will be 40 in September and I have already started to notice a decline. I am finally getting back on the wagon to get healthy again. Weight lifting always made a huge difference for me and I am finally getting back to it.
Edit: lol I just realized I already posted to this feed. I need to log onto here more often.
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39 and 3/4 years old! And hopefully in the shape and health of my life by 41!1
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I'm going to be 47 next month and I feel great! I am definitely in the best shape of my life. I wish I had started sooner.
I exercise 7 days a week with 5 days of cardio. I haven't noticed my recovery taking longer in general but I'm starting to feel it in my knees.0 -
I have lifted in the past, but never as regimented as I am now. Turning 40 in less than a month, pretty sure I have more muscle mass now than I have historically, just working to get rid of the fat that is currently covering too much of it up! Looking to lose 13-25 pounds (not sure based off previous weight and current muscle mass, but somewhere in that range!).0
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Letitiamcd wrote: »I'm going to be 47 next month and I feel great! I am definitely in the best shape of my life. I wish I had started sooner.
I exercise 7 days a week with 5 days of lifting and cardio on the other two days - sometimes the other days too. I haven't noticed my recovery taking longer in general but I'm starting to feel it in my knees.
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I'll be 49 in September. I try to loose weight (tried for years off and on, but the lost never stayed off....
). I made myself a promise to be as fit, healthy and happy as I can when I turn 50!
I lost my first 7.5kg (16.5lbs) and my legs & behind look like a bag of patatoes and my upperarms are hanging down. To (re)form my body to a more tight one I'll start with kettlebell swings 3x times a week. I'll be using the Tracy Reifkind workouts.
The idea is to start out with 8kg kettlebell (17.4lbs) and after one month upgrade the weight to 12kg (26.4lbs).
That is if I can keep the flow going. I really am NOT into sports or excersising
. Just hope the results in bodyshape will convince me to keep going!
I'll be tape measuring myself to keep track of lost cm/inches.1 -
54-menopause hit and I BECAME MY MOTHER!! hahaha I have completely changed my view on exercise and now focus on weight training 2-3 times per week and dont fixate on cardio as much -2 times a week now max. I also do yoga 2 times a week (would like to do it each day but have been lazy) the flexability is now so important to me. I have lost 4 lbs and can see the "tone" starting to happen. I think lifting for those of us over 40 (50) is soooo important!!! If any of you have advise please pass it on to me!
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48 here and making a comeback...again...I was a gym rat in the weight room in college...so glad to be back. I have horseshoes (I call them rainbows;) plus T muscles and Tib's...ok my biceps are making progress. The rest are pretty hidden in a nice cushy layer of fat. blah...0
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I have taken a break from strength training this month. My gym was closed and I went out of town. I'm keeping up with my cardio videos, walking, swimming, and a tiny bit of strength with body weight and dumbbells. I am a little worried how long it will take to get my strength back to where it was. Weight room should be available again by end of August.0
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48 here & lift 2-4x week0
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dulcitonia wrote: »How many days week do you 40 somethings strength train?
I lift 4 days a week day and sometimes I add day 5 with something extra.0 -
Great post! Early 40's here.
I'm in the best shape, health and fitness in my entire life! And still making improvements with each year of maintenance.4 -
45 next month
Not exactly where I'd like to be...but working on it 1 step at a time. 1 -
.......welcome to your 40s😉I will be 40 in September and I have already started to notice a decline. I am finally getting back on the wagon to get healthy again. Weight lifting always made a huge difference for me and I am finally getting back to it.
Edit: lol I just realized I already posted to this feed. I need to log onto here more often.
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48 and feeling fabulous! Workout 5 days a week + lift 3 days a week. In Feb 2014, I weighed 220, today, I weigh 155
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I’m 43 very very thin so starting my health journey to get bigger and stronger0
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41 here. Starting 2019 focusing on strength training. After a 40+ weight loss l'm almost at my goal weight but want to tone up. Feel free at add me.0
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I love that this thread is still going. I'll be 40 in April. Restarted my fitness journey last year and got waylaid by family insanity over the last few months, so now I'm back at it. Two sessions scheduled today! 0
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I'm 48..
At 47 I had a bad injury, went to PT... That started me back on weights, but also running. (Nothing mad, mind you. I started at 30 seconds of run for every 5min of walk... so, no, there are no marathons here. I did my first ever 5K around Halloween).
I was already walking over 30 miles a week, so the 40minutes of walk run, 3 times a week, was an add-on.
But, "running" (load bearing on legs and back), combined with weights twice a week, and yoga after every run... Has really changed my body!
Well that, combined with being honest about what I eat on MFP.
The most interesting thing (to me), is the process is much easier/more comfortable/enjoyable than I anticipated.
For me, it's all about making it a habit.
There have been times I got home, and was thinking.. "no run today. Too tired. Just relax, have a glass of wine or a cuppa tea"... and by the time I was done wrestling with myself in my mind, I found I was outside in my running togs, wondering "HOW THE HECK did I get here?"...
So for me, it really is just a matter of making it a habit.
A great habit, that keeps me sane (ish). But a habit!0 -
Past those 40's Will be 53 next month and wanting to get into best shape of my life both physically and mentally. I love how staying active makes me feel!
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I am 44, turning 45 in April, and I have only recently gotten very interested in weight training. I like to run too, so making time for both gets challenging. I just bought some heavier dumbbells and would love to add a barbell to my home gym soon.2
