Women in their 40s!
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Does this group have a weekly challenge?2
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Should be a fun weekend.., we are buckling down for the major snow storm heading our way!! Who knows might be a good weekend to be a kid again and go sled riding. That is always a good work out walking through heaps of snow and up a giant hill. I know my kids are excited!!
I am hoping to do the same thing! Sleds and snow gear are ready to go!
Our day went a little sideways.. my husband and I watched the weather channel closely and decided to drive an hour north of us to go on a hike. Since the storm was to the south of where we were going. It was fun hats, gloves, scarf and boots. We unexpectedly hit the worst of the snowstorms on our way back home. Our Town and Country hit an ice patch and spun out of control for a quarter of a mile on back country roads in the middle of nowhere. I have never been more terrified in my entire life. My sister, husband and I seriously thought we were going to roll the car over and crash. By the grace of God my husband was able to get the car under control. We were all shaking so bad we had to pull over into a near by parking lot to get ourselves together. My sister said had there been a car coming in the opposite direction we for sure would have been seriously injured. I think we had an angel in our car watching over us lol ... What should have been a one hour drive took us close to two hours to get home. Of course white knuckling it the whole way. We did make it back in one piece !!! Needless to say we are for sure home for the rest of the evening 😊7 -
Hey! I'm 44 with about 30 lbs to lose! I don't know how to add but I would love some friends!!!!5
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Should be a fun weekend.., we are buckling down for the major snow storm heading our way!! Who knows might be a good weekend to be a kid again and go sled riding. That is always a good work out walking through heaps of snow and up a giant hill. I know my kids are excited!!
I am hoping to do the same thing! Sleds and snow gear are ready to go!
Our day went a little sideways.. my husband and I watched the weather channel closely and decided to drive an hour north of us to go on a hike. Since the storm was to the south of where we were going. It was fun hats, gloves, scarf and boots. We unexpectedly hit the worst of the snowstorms on our way back home. Our Town and Country hit an ice patch and spun out of control for a quarter of a mile on back country roads in the middle of nowhere. I have never been more terrified in my entire life. My sister, husband and I seriously thought we were going to roll the car over and crash. By the grace of God my husband was able to get the car under control. We were all shaking so bad we had to pull over into a near by parking lot to get ourselves together. My sister said had there been a car coming in the opposite direction we for sure would have been seriously injured. I think we had an angel in our car watching over us lol ... What should have been a one hour drive took us close to two hours to get home. Of course white knuckling it the whole way. We did make it back in one piece !!! Needless to say we are for sure home for the rest of the evening 😊
Oh my! I am so glad you didn’t crash! That had to be quite a fright! Hopefully today will bring you peace and calm.2 -
Hi Everyone,
I’m 41, and looking to loose 20-30 pounds. The struggle is real and I’m New to this app. I don’t know how to add friends.......
I’m hoping we can all support and motivate each other to stay of track. Please add me if you can
We can do this!!!!
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New to MFP after losing 30 pounds tracking on Fitbit. Not a fan of their tracking or community, so popping in here. I'm at the top of my goal range (130-135) and need friends to do this with. I'm a 48YO CPA with a husband and two kids (19&17), I love my dog and reading, and trying to find new ways to love food and exercise.
Plan for today is shoveling out of the snow here in VA....husband and I always "fight" because we both love snow shoveling! Thankfully, our neighbors step in and offer to let us do their driveways and sidewalks. 😊4 -
Hello, I am 44 and my goal is to lose 44lbs by my 45th birthday in November. I have decided to break it dow into 11lbs per quarter. I would love to have the support of this group.7
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I took to the local state park this weekend to get some steps in and spend time with my baby and pup! Got a good workout with weights/strength training as well. Making a habit out of getting to the gym will hopefully get much easier! My gym is going to host a biggest loser contest; I’m considering joining and working with their trainer one/one to kickstart and have someone actually expect me to come to the facility. I do better with a partner, but haven’t found anyone that can team up for the times I normally can go in the late evening.
One day at a time!4 -
Almost 48 here and looking for other friends too!
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This weekend was hard. I went back to sugar which wasn’t worth it. I overate the sugar! My brain is wired for it. Who has new ideas for me for tomorrow’s sugar-crave?0
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Just sitting down with my cup of coffee with NO chocolate. 😓. What is everyone’s goals besides losing weight? I am working on getting my horse to compete in agility this summer. I want to earn ribbons in every category!
Coffee with a scone is sorely missed here!
A goal I have set for myself is to get back to sewing! I want to make my daughter some dresses and quilts for all my kids.
Thank you! It’s been a busy week with kid school activities so I was very glad I committed and didn’t talk myself into not going. It’s s struggle! My kids lead busier lives than I and I’m just a tagalong haha!
It is hard! 3 kids all with after school activities - and Saturday and Sunday!! Scheduling time for myself has not been a priority.
I understand this so much! Finding time for myself outside of “mom” is a struggle!RoxyWhoShrinkyDink wrote: »40 here and thanks to hurricane and holidays I'm back to having 100 to lose.
We got slammed dunked by Florence here in my area of NC; totally understand! My house flooded and dealing with it all caused me to gain a lot between stress, eating out and junk food.
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We can do this Monday2
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I'm younger, 36, but am looking for supportive women to keep me encouraged as I try to lose 70+ pounds. I am often discouraged by the younger 30s and 20s members because I often find they are already healthy, but post as if the struggle, potential health risk is the same. At least the ones who have reached out to me. Please consider adding me.3
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I am 41 and have about 80 lbs to lose. I have already lost 9 lbs. Currently working on my diet. Finding the motivation to workout is a challenge. Ugh!!!2
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Another group is having the following 1 WEEK challenge, so we could do the same to motivate each other.
It starts today 1/14 and ends Sunday.
30 min or more workout per day.
64 oz or more water per day
Give up ONE type of food for a week like white flour, sugar, baked goods, dairy, soda etc
Checkin atleast once this week.2 -
ShopGirl9999 wrote: »Another group is having the following 1 WEEK challenge, so we could do the same to motivate each other.
It starts today 1/14 and ends Sunday.
30 min or more workout per day.
64 oz or more water per day
Give up ONE type of food for a week like white flour, sugar, baked goods, dairy, soda etc
Checkin atleast once this week.
This would be very motivating!
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ShopGirl9999 wrote: »Another group is having the following 1 WEEK challenge, so we could do the same to motivate each other.
It starts today 1/14 and ends Sunday.
30 min or more workout per day.
64 oz or more water per day
Give up ONE type of food for a week like white flour, sugar, baked goods, dairy, soda etc
Checkin atleast once this week.
This would be very motivating!
I think the workout would be a good challenge. Maybe start with one thing first2 -
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »ShopGirl9999 wrote: »Another group is having the following 1 WEEK challenge, so we could do the same to motivate each other.
It starts today 1/14 and ends Sunday.
30 min or more workout per day.
64 oz or more water per day
Give up ONE type of food for a week like white flour, sugar, baked goods, dairy, soda etc
Checkin atleast once this week.
This would be very motivating!
I think the workout would be a good challenge. Maybe start with one thing first
I would participate! I like only doing one thing a week, though, too. I’ve already given up wine. 😂
I plan on adding a new challenge to myself every 3 or 4 weeks, once I get the last goal incorporated as a “habit”.
I’ve always pushed myself too hard in the beginning, I think. I’m hoping my new approach will help me actually make this my new “normal” so once the weight is off it will be easier to maintain!4 -
I hear you...small changes add up. Good luck ladies0
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I’d be up for a weekly challenge too, one step at a time! 🙂3
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I’m 46 and need to lose a lot. Looking for support and motivation. Requesting to join the group! 😊2
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I'm Julie, 46, work full time, mom of 3 and dealing w the dreaded change and weight loss. Looking to give and receive support as we work on being fabulous!!1
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I up for a weekly challenge. I slipped last week and let it sabotage the whole week. Instead of giving up something, I am going to focus on adding positive behaviors.
This week I will:
Apple Watch: close my activity ring and stand ring every day. Close my exercise ring at least 3 days.
Log: log all meals into MFP and all water on my watch app. Daily weight. Blood pressure at least once/day.
Calories: stay within budget
Water: 70oz
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SparkleHorse224 wrote: »I'm 41 and I would love to connect with you all who are in the same boat! I have maybe 10-15 lbs to lose, and it's not easy. Post here, add me as a friend - let's do this together!
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Hey all! I’m glad to have found this thread! I’m 41 and trying to ultimately lose about 65 lbs. I’ve done well so far in January but finding myself frustrated. It is my time of the month and against my better judgment I stepped on the scale this morning. Bloat is for real
It was pretty discouraging to see that number go up that much. So I came here looking for a pick me up! How much does your weight fluctuate monthly? 3 -
gridirongrrl wrote: »Hey all! I’m glad to have found this thread! I’m 41 and trying to ultimately lose about 65 lbs. I’ve done well so far in January but finding myself frustrated. It is my time of the month and against my better judgment I stepped on the scale this morning. Bloat is for real It was pretty discouraging to see that number go up that much. So I came here looking for a pick me up! How much does your weight fluctuate monthly?
Mine fluctuates on a daily basis. I have had a hysterectomy and my medicine can affect how my body processes food. Just like this morning I weighed 167.6 and Monday I weighed 167.4. It is a constant journey. Hang in there and know that there will be both great and not so great days.0 -
I wouldn’t even blink over .2 ... that’s pretty normal for me. I’m talking like several pounds. Like back up over what I was at last week’s weigh in. Yikes! 0
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