Women in their 40s!
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Good morning 🌞!
Goals for this week
1. Exercise everyday
2. Stay within my calories budget
3. Drink at least 32 oz of water everyday
4. Eat less carbs
5. Unplug: be off my electronics by 5:30 everyday
6. Get outside
7. Spend more time with my family and dogs
8. Lose 2 lbs by Monday weigh in10 -
Hello everyone. 48 here, feel free to add me.
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Minor setback this week. This is why I will never wear those pedicure slippers into my garage while it’s raining again. Those things should come with a freaking warning label 😖3
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shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »So this weekend I did the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and was unable to finish. I had to drop out at mile 23. This was my third year to compete and just wasn't able to finish. I was three miles from the finish and my knee gave out. I have been so mad at myself and have cried because I feel like I gave up. So today I am trying to pick myself back up and give my knee a couple of days to heal and then training starts for next year. I just want to share some inspiration that pushes me each year. Col. Ben Skardon is 101 and a survivor of the original Death March and was a POW for 4 years during World War II. He completed 8 miles the weekend in memory of those who didn't come home.
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »So this weekend I did the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and was unable to finish. I had to drop out at mile 23. This was my third year to compete and just wasn't able to finish. I was three miles from the finish and my knee gave out. I have been so mad at myself and have cried because I feel like I gave up. So today I am trying to pick myself back up and give my knee a couple of days to heal and then training starts for next year. I just want to share some inspiration that pushes me each year. Col. Ben Skardon is 101 and a survivor of the original Death March and was a POW for 4 years during World War II. He completed 8 miles the weekend in memory of those who didn't come home.
My principal ran in this too! I’m proud of you!
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I do know I have to cut out ALL alcohol, ALL fried foods, ALL sugar (within reason)... Seems as if I need to be a drill sergeant if I want to see any results.
I really don't know how to do this, but I'm so sad and uncomfortable in my own skin every single day. [/quote]
I think you may not have to cut out All sugar, fried foods, etc. I think (I do too) we have to find some way to eat healthy 80-90% and have those treats on occasion. And by on occasion, I mean wayyyy less that I’d like. But I’d reiterate what mom23mangoes said that you have to find that balance (likely through time and success and failures) based on what you like to eat.
Start small, and good luck!
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You can do it!springsweet wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »springsweet wrote: »Does anyone have a diet they successfully have followed? Not like a fad diet or anything, but meal examples please. I need serious help. Thx.
It all depends on how you like to eat. I prefer a lower fat, higher volume, frequent meals over a low carb, high fat diet. A good rule of thumb if you don't want to actually weigh and track is a lean protein the size of your palm, a complex carb the size of your fist and two fistfulls of veggies. An palmful of nuts or 2tbsp oil per day. That would be for 5-6 meals a day, but if you only eat 3, then you could double up.
I really don't know. I started to say low carb, high fat is more appealing but the truth is, I've been trying to lose weight for so long and been unsuccessful, I just want to eat however is best for my body to lose weight.
I do know I have to cut out ALL alcohol, ALL fried foods, ALL sugar (within reason)... Seems as if I need to be a drill sergeant if I want to see any results.
I really don't know how to do this, but I'm so sad and uncomfortable in my own skin every single day.
I have cut fried food except on very rare occasion. I don't drink alcohol, but do have a soda every other day. I've recently cut "sweets", meaning dessert foods (not fruit) recently, but just for Lent.
I've lost 36 pounds over the last 14 months. It's a slow go to get off these last 10 or so, and I think cutting those desserts is helping at the moment.
But what I've done differently THIS time losing weight is very different from what I've done in the past. I've lost it so many times, but gained it all back because I went back to my old ways of eating.
If you want to keep it off, you've got to make permanent changes. I strongly feel that you shouldn't do much of anything you're not willing to do for the rest of your life, otherwise the weight will come back on. For example, if you think you're going to go back to eating some fried food, then cut down now, and stick with that. But don't get rid of it completely if you know you won't be able to get rid of it forever. I now eat much healthier than I ever did before, and I plan on eating this way forever. I still have my every-other-day-soda because I knew I'd never be willing to cut it out completely. I made it work for me, and will stick to this method. I do some strength training most days of the week (at least 5) and cardio on 2-3 of those days. But I'm not doing anymore than I want to do for life..... less than an hour each day to keep it realistic. Most days 30-40 minutes. I wasn't going to work out intensely 6 days a week, get my body used to it, and then cut it out one day.
I don't consider this a diet. I consider it a complete lifestyle change. On my profile, under my name, I've written "Living a new life." Because that's what this has to be.... a new life. If you make positive changes that you're willing to stick with for life, the weight will come off... maybe slowly.... but surely, and you won't gain it back.
You can do it!4 -
I'm turning 49 next Tuesday.... Sure dont feel it...💪💪2
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You can do it!springsweet wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »springsweet wrote: »Does anyone have a diet they successfully have followed? Not like a fad diet or anything, but meal examples please. I need serious help. Thx.
It all depends on how you like to eat. I prefer a lower fat, higher volume, frequent meals over a low carb, high fat diet. A good rule of thumb if you don't want to actually weigh and track is a lean protein the size of your palm, a complex carb the size of your fist and two fistfulls of veggies. An palmful of nuts or 2tbsp oil per day. That would be for 5-6 meals a day, but if you only eat 3, then you could double up.
I really don't know. I started to say low carb, high fat is more appealing but the truth is, I've been trying to lose weight for so long and been unsuccessful, I just want to eat however is best for my body to lose weight.
I do know I have to cut out ALL alcohol, ALL fried foods, ALL sugar (within reason)... Seems as if I need to be a drill sergeant if I want to see any results.
I really don't know how to do this, but I'm so sad and uncomfortable in my own skin every single day.
I have cut fried food except on very rare occasion. I don't drink alcohol, but do have a soda every other day. I've recently cut "sweets", meaning dessert foods (not fruit) recently, but just for Lent.
I've lost 36 pounds over the last 14 months. It's a slow go to get off these last 10 or so, and I think cutting those desserts is helping at the moment.
But what I've done differently THIS time losing weight is very different from what I've done in the past. I've lost it so many times, but gained it all back because I went back to my old ways of eating.
If you want to keep it off, you've got to make permanent changes. I strongly feel that you shouldn't do much of anything you're not willing to do for the rest of your life, otherwise the weight will come back on. For example, if you think you're going to go back to eating some fried food, then cut down now, and stick with that. But don't get rid of it completely if you know you won't be able to get rid of it forever. I now eat much healthier than I ever did before, and I plan on eating this way forever. I still have my every-other-day-soda because I knew I'd never be willing to cut it out completely. I made it work for me, and will stick to this method. I do some strength training most days of the week (at least 5) and cardio on 2-3 of those days. But I'm not doing anymore than I want to do for life..... less than an hour each day to keep it realistic. Most days 30-40 minutes. I wasn't going to work out intensely 6 days a week, get my body used to it, and then cut it out one day.
I don't consider this a diet. I consider it a complete lifestyle change. On my profile, under my name, I've written "Living a new life." Because that's what this has to be.... a new life. If you make positive changes that you're willing to stick with for life, the weight will come off... maybe slowly.... but surely, and you won't gain it back.
You can do it!
Thanks for your comments @suzyjmcd2 and @daisyf717 ! I was being extra hard on myself when I posted that. I was feeling hopeless. Good news is I've lost 3 lbs this week, so I guess I've figured something out. 
Basically, I've cut out fried foods, cut down on sugar as much as I can, cut down on alcohol (1 glass of red wine at night), have added more exercise into my day (gym visits, bike rides around the neighborhood, planning on yoga this weekend) eating as many whole foods as possible - lots of fruits, eating good dairy (greek yogurt, cottage cheese)... It's encouraging to see the number on the scale come down if even a few lbs. And that's what I needed more than anything!
@suzyjmcd2 - if you had made your comments on Monday about a lifestyle change, I would have said that hasn't worked for me in the past. But today, I know that's 100% true. I feel better all over today and I know it's from the lifestyle changes I have made this week. 2 -
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springsweet wrote: »You can do it!springsweet wrote: »mom23mangos wrote: »springsweet wrote: »Does anyone have a diet they successfully have followed? Not like a fad diet or anything, but meal examples please. I need serious help. Thx.
It all depends on how you like to eat. I prefer a lower fat, higher volume, frequent meals over a low carb, high fat diet. A good rule of thumb if you don't want to actually weigh and track is a lean protein the size of your palm, a complex carb the size of your fist and two fistfulls of veggies. An palmful of nuts or 2tbsp oil per day. That would be for 5-6 meals a day, but if you only eat 3, then you could double up.
I really don't know. I started to say low carb, high fat is more appealing but the truth is, I've been trying to lose weight for so long and been unsuccessful, I just want to eat however is best for my body to lose weight.
I do know I have to cut out ALL alcohol, ALL fried foods, ALL sugar (within reason)... Seems as if I need to be a drill sergeant if I want to see any results.
I really don't know how to do this, but I'm so sad and uncomfortable in my own skin every single day.
I have cut fried food except on very rare occasion. I don't drink alcohol, but do have a soda every other day. I've recently cut "sweets", meaning dessert foods (not fruit) recently, but just for Lent.
I've lost 36 pounds over the last 14 months. It's a slow go to get off these last 10 or so, and I think cutting those desserts is helping at the moment.
But what I've done differently THIS time losing weight is very different from what I've done in the past. I've lost it so many times, but gained it all back because I went back to my old ways of eating.
If you want to keep it off, you've got to make permanent changes. I strongly feel that you shouldn't do much of anything you're not willing to do for the rest of your life, otherwise the weight will come back on. For example, if you think you're going to go back to eating some fried food, then cut down now, and stick with that. But don't get rid of it completely if you know you won't be able to get rid of it forever. I now eat much healthier than I ever did before, and I plan on eating this way forever. I still have my every-other-day-soda because I knew I'd never be willing to cut it out completely. I made it work for me, and will stick to this method. I do some strength training most days of the week (at least 5) and cardio on 2-3 of those days. But I'm not doing anymore than I want to do for life..... less than an hour each day to keep it realistic. Most days 30-40 minutes. I wasn't going to work out intensely 6 days a week, get my body used to it, and then cut it out one day.
I don't consider this a diet. I consider it a complete lifestyle change. On my profile, under my name, I've written "Living a new life." Because that's what this has to be.... a new life. If you make positive changes that you're willing to stick with for life, the weight will come off... maybe slowly.... but surely, and you won't gain it back.
You can do it!
Thanks for your comments @suzyjmcd2 and @daisyf717 ! I was being extra hard on myself when I posted that. I was feeling hopeless. Good news is I've lost 3 lbs this week, so I guess I've figured something out.
Basically, I've cut out fried foods, cut down on sugar as much as I can, cut down on alcohol (1 glass of red wine at night), have added more exercise into my day (gym visits, bike rides around the neighborhood, planning on yoga this weekend) eating as many whole foods as possible - lots of fruits, eating good dairy (greek yogurt, cottage cheese)... It's encouraging to see the number on the scale come down if even a few lbs. And that's what I needed more than anything!
@suzyjmcd2 - if you had made your comments on Monday about a lifestyle change, I would have said that hasn't worked for me in the past. But today, I know that's 100% true. I feel better all over today and I know it's from the lifestyle changes I have made this week.
That's awesome!!!! Just one week at a time is all it takes!!! Way to go!2 -
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »So this weekend I did the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and was unable to finish. I had to drop out at mile 23. This was my third year to compete and just wasn't able to finish. I was three miles from the finish and my knee gave out. I have been so mad at myself and have cried because I feel like I gave up. So today I am trying to pick myself back up and give my knee a couple of days to heal and then training starts for next year. I just want to share some inspiration that pushes me each year. Col. Ben Skardon is 101 and a survivor of the original Death March and was a POW for 4 years during World War II. He completed 8 miles the weekend in memory of those who didn't come home.shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »So this weekend I did the Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico and was unable to finish. I had to drop out at mile 23. This was my third year to compete and just wasn't able to finish. I was three miles from the finish and my knee gave out. I have been so mad at myself and have cried because I feel like I gave up. So today I am trying to pick myself back up and give my knee a couple of days to heal and then training starts for next year. I just want to share some inspiration that pushes me each year. Col. Ben Skardon is 101 and a survivor of the original Death March and was a POW for 4 years during World War II. He completed 8 miles the weekend in memory of those who didn't come home.
My principal ran in this too! I’m proud of you!
Thank you. It is neat that your principal did the same race.0 -
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello I returned here after very long time, had few very difficult years but after the recent back operation I decided to face life full on, I was hoping to do this with someone. Realisation that health/weight is all about frame of mind I would like to find some like-minded friends as those I have are not on the same page. If you interested to become my friend and do this together please add me1
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Hi Everyone, I am 40 and just getting back on the bandwagon. Joined Planet Fitness this week, and have been solidly tracking for the better part of 2 weeks (I have had days where I didn't track). Glad to find a group in similar steps!!!
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So my windows are rolled up, and a tween, maybe 12 says to me (comes right up to the glass) and says I look too 1990s. I have a headset with mouth piece. (Partly because I find it hard to hear). I rolled down the window and said, "you don't know if someone has a hearing imparement". His mom, who apparently was one car over had him appologize. Did I over react?1
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I don’t get to come in very often to check out how all of you amazing ladies are doing but when I do I always feel a renewed sense of inspiration! I’ve been traveling a bit lately and just started a new job with a major promotion so to say I’ve been busy is a bit of an understatement. It’s a good busy an exciting busy! I weighed in this morning and I am officially down 51lbs. Since December! So excited about the progress! Thanks for letting me share, have a great week ladies!
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So my windows are rolled up, and a tween, maybe 12 says to me (comes right up to the glass) and says I look too 1990s. I have a headset with mouth piece. (Partly because I find it hard to hear). I rolled down the window and said, "you don't know if someone has a hearing imparement". His mom, who apparently was one car over had him appologize. Did I over react?
😮 oh wow! I woulda just smiled and said back “Cool! I loved the 90’s!” 🤣🤣🤣1 -
I could use some extra motivation to stay on track. Feel free to add me. I’d love to have more friends on here.1
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monkeefan1974 wrote: »So my windows are rolled up, and a tween, maybe 12 says to me (comes right up to the glass) and says I look too 1990s. I have a headset with mouth piece. (Partly because I find it hard to hear). I rolled down the window and said, "you don't know if someone has a hearing imparement". His mom, who apparently was one car over had him appologize. Did I over react?
😮 oh wow! I woulda just smiled and said back “Cool! I loved the 90’s!” 🤣🤣🤣
I think I was just caught off guard, because of the "proximity" in my personal space. I wasn't outside in the open. It felt invasive. Your answer is probably a better one.1 -
I'm 40 and have about 100 pounds to lose0
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Hello all! I'm 41.....hoping to drop at least 15-20 lbs in 2019. Without having a thyroid, even losing 1 lb makes me happy! Feel free to add me!!1
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monkeefan1974 wrote: »So my windows are rolled up, and a tween, maybe 12 says to me (comes right up to the glass) and says I look too 1990s. I have a headset with mouth piece. (Partly because I find it hard to hear). I rolled down the window and said, "you don't know if someone has a hearing imparement". His mom, who apparently was one car over had him appologize. Did I over react?
😮 oh wow! I woulda just smiled and said back “Cool! I loved the 90’s!” 🤣🤣🤣
I think I was just caught off guard, because of the "proximity" in my personal space. I wasn't outside in the open. It felt invasive. Your answer is probably a better one.
Kids do say the darndest things 😮 what does a tween know about the 90’s? They probably weren’t even born yet 😂 they were probably just thinking out loud or trying to sound impressive or just get a reaction, don’t take it personally 😊 glad the mom made them apologize!0 -
44 and a half, maintained a healthy weight for 5 years now and feeling fantastic today on my trail run. Age is just a number right?! So get out there, get healthy and do what you want to do, don’t limit yourself 😁 feel free to add me 😊12 -
Made it back to the gym today! It’s easy to fall off the wagon for sure! Hoping to sleep better tonight. Cheers ladies!3
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I got sick last week and fell off my diet and workout routine. I'm finding it very difficult to get back in the workout part this week... I just hate the gym!
I've got to come up with a more enjoyable way to exercise on my own.2 -
monkeefan1974 wrote: »
44 and a half, maintained a healthy weight for 5 years now and feeling fantastic today on my trail run. Age is just a number right?! So get out there, get healthy and do what you want to do, don’t limit yourself 😁 feel free to add me 😊
This photo is so great, I thought I'd quote it! Good for you!3 -
Hi everyone, I'm 47 and had lost 90 pounds within 2 years, unfortunately I had a personal setback last summer and have gained back 35 of those pounds. This weekend I was getting out my spring clothes to which most are either too small or just really tight and I realize that the fat girl has come back, that has been a hard pill to swallow. I think back to last year at this time and I was starting to feel good about myself and actually feeling slimmer, now I go to the gym and hate looking at myself in the mirror right now. I started eating healthy again a few weeks ago, I'm back to the gym giving it my 100% and am eating better (more veggies and protein), I just started weighing my food (I think I had been slacking on that front at first), I know what I am eating may not be perfect but it works for me. I'm usually a positive person so I am trying to get back to the old me, it would be great to have some friends to help support each other while we make positive changes in our lives! 6
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Hello all! I will be 46 end of April. Looking to lose 15ish lbs and build muscle along the way! Add me for accountability !2
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Hey 43 and trying to stay the course again. Desk job got me like WOAH! 😮😧😔
Humor may help me reach my ultimate 50 pound goal. Anyone else? Feel free to add.2 -
springsweet wrote: »monkeefan1974 wrote: »
44 and a half, maintained a healthy weight for 5 years now and feeling fantastic today on my trail run. Age is just a number right?! So get out there, get healthy and do what you want to do, don’t limit yourself 😁 feel free to add me 😊
This photo is so great, I thought I'd quote it! Good for you!
Thanks! It was a fun photo to take 😊 I used to live a completely sedentary lifestyle but found that being active is just so much more fun I’ll never go back to being sedentary again 😅3
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