The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    celbabs wrote: »
    New to the app. 48, married, dog dad, new homeowner (8 weeks!) and LGBTQ author. Looking to lose 20 lbs. So much harder to lose weight now that I’m middle-aged and my addiction to cookies doesn’t help!

    I’m hoping that by keeping track of my calories, I’ll become more aware of what/how much I’m eating and that will be enough to keep me honest. My husband is using a different app for the same purpose. Fingers crossed!

    I’d say that during the holidays is one of the worst times to try and lose weight but since we rarely leave the house, due to the pandemic, we won’t be tempted by mindlessly eating at holiday parties this year.

    So you and hubs are having a battle of the food and fitness tracking apps? Who will prevail?!?!
  • LunaTheFatCat
    LunaTheFatCat Posts: 237 Member
    Happy Sunday middle agers!
    Sorry but no, no Christmas in this house until December. Mind you plenty of houses on our road have their decos up already, but I think it's insane. As much as I love Christmas, heck my eldest was born Christmas Day, but I can't stand the tree more than about 2 weeks. I've been known to take it down before NYE!

    Weather's been horrific this weekend, cold, windy and that dirty very wet drizzly rain. Still went for a walk both days with the husband and in a weird way I kinda enjoy it, getting wrapped up and not being bothered by the state of myself.

    Right, it's nearly 7pm here. I'm going to be enjoying a glass of cabernet and relax for a few hours. Have a nice evening all <3

    @FutureFit2020 please tell me those dates were massive! I know they're full of sugar (and fiber) but 60 cals is not worth it, is it!
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Horrible weather in the UK today - so we decided to head to Richmond Green to our friends ice cream shop! a1d5zwp8exvu.jpg
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    Aww, he's growing so fast.. and so cute, a heart breaker in the making 🙂
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    good morning middle-agers.. :)
    Welcome new faces.


    Life is not too bad here ( Australia) in comparison to overseas but a reminder last night as I watched the news of how life has still changed. People who normally put on huge Christmas light displays for their community have been asked not to. They are sad of course but understood. Such a shame but yeah.. crowds etc. 😔 Maybe next year.

    Stay safe out there 🙂
  • FutureFit2020
    FutureFit2020 Posts: 128 Member

    Horrible weather in the UK today - so we decided to head to Richmond Green to our friends ice cream shop! a1d5zwp8exvu.jpg
    1v74ssozs42m.jpg

    So cute!
  • FutureFit2020
    FutureFit2020 Posts: 128 Member
    Sadly dates were not huge. :(

    I will be the one arguing to take the tree down Boxing day! I never make it to NYE, but I've obviously gone Covid weird. :D
  • uppercutXpert
    uppercutXpert Posts: 23 Member
    Hello everyone. Feel free to add me because I don't know how to add people ;)
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Hello everyone. Feel free to add me because I don't know how to add people ;)

    Click on an avatar and go to the person's profile. Then you'll have an option to send a friend request.
  • 1HugoG
    1HugoG Posts: 36 Member
    TonyB0588 wrote: »
    razrbak94 wrote: »
    Yay, found my group! 50 and striving for the best “me” I can be.

    You're as old as you feel. Do you feel like 41, or 59?

    I feel 41. I felt 35 well into my early 50s until...my 2nd spine surgery!
  • 1HugoG
    1HugoG Posts: 36 Member
    LesField wrote: »
    I think this is the group for me.

    I'm 53 from the UK and married with 4 grown up blended kids (we have two each).
    I've lost 100lb over the last year and my wife has lost 140lb.
    You’re my heroes! My goal is to lose 28 pounds by my next birthday in January.
    2 grown kids, the last one on his way out.

  • uppercutXpert
    uppercutXpert Posts: 23 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Hello everyone. Feel free to add me because I don't know how to add people ;)

    Click on an avatar and go to the person's profile. Then you'll have an option to send a friend request.

    Ok I just tried but I can't send or accept invitations. I think it's probably because I don't use the app because everytime I click on the link they bring me to App Store.

  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Hello everyone. Feel free to add me because I don't know how to add people ;)

    Click on an avatar and go to the person's profile. Then you'll have an option to send a friend request.

    Ok I just tried but I can't send or accept invitations. I think it's probably because I don't use the app because everytime I click on the link they bring me to App Store.

    You should have an option to skip going to the app store. I use the internet browser because the app uses a lot of data.
  • rcl6
    rcl6 Posts: 84 Member
    Hello everybody. I’m back after a couple of years away. My motivation is in the toilet anymore. I’m looking for friends to give and receive support. Please add me if you don’t mind a 12 year olds sense of humor in a 50 year old body.
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Diatonic12 wrote: »
    Where is that beautiful woman and soul, @forestfreek.

    Hi!!!
    I’m still here🥰
    I’m doing a month of deprivation to raise money for a local family. Mom of 4 young ones has terminal cancer 😔
    I’m going without coffee, chocolate and alcohol for the month and my FB friends are sponsoring me.
    So in other words, I’m keeping my misery to myself 😂😂

    Hope everyone is well ❤️

    Yikes good for you! That poor family. Hope you're able to help them out some
  • Ladymuck21
    Ladymuck21 Posts: 32 Member
    Hey 👋 I’m looking for likeminded friends, I’m middle aged but my body thinks it’s 90 🤔
  • StillJustBill2020
    StillJustBill2020 Posts: 18 Member
    Greetings all winter equals more time inside and more down time. Trying desperately to kick bad eating habits sooner rather than later.
  • Iggy585
    Iggy585 Posts: 104 Member
    I just came back to MFP after being away for some time. Trying to get back into my old workout habits.

    I don't know how I feel about that "middle agers" though lol. Do I need to be reminded of that haha.
  • Katerr1kk
    Katerr1kk Posts: 81 Member
    Hi everyone, please can I join you all?

    I'm 40F and have lost 39lb this year, since March. Still a way to go but I'm happy with my progress and would be nice to have people to chat to.
  • forestfreek
    forestfreek Posts: 5,770 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Diatonic12 wrote: »
    Where is that beautiful woman and soul, @forestfreek.

    Hi!!!
    I’m still here🥰
    I’m doing a month of deprivation to raise money for a local family. Mom of 4 young ones has terminal cancer 😔
    I’m going without coffee, chocolate and alcohol for the month and my FB friends are sponsoring me.
    So in other words, I’m keeping my misery to myself 😂😂

    Hope everyone is well ❤️

    Yikes good for you! That poor family. Hope you're able to help them out some

    Yeah, they are in pretty dire straights. Obviously she can’t work due to her failing condition and he can’t either as he takes care of her full time and their four kids.
    A friend of mine is doing a toy collection for their kids for Christmas so that will help as well.
    So far I’ve managed to raise $2500 just from asking my FB friends to donate. Considering I only have 270 friends that’s pretty generous of all of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Ikeeptrying2
    Ikeeptrying2 Posts: 156 Member
    Another mid-50's guy here. As much as I try, my body continues to remind me I'm not in my 20's any more.

    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Diatonic12 wrote: »
    Where is that beautiful woman and soul, @forestfreek.

    Hi!!!
    I’m still here🥰
    I’m doing a month of deprivation to raise money for a local family. Mom of 4 young ones has terminal cancer 😔
    I’m going without coffee, chocolate and alcohol for the month and my FB friends are sponsoring me.
    So in other words, I’m keeping my misery to myself 😂😂

    Hope everyone is well ❤️

    Yikes good for you! That poor family. Hope you're able to help them out some

    Yeah, they are in pretty dire straights. Obviously she can’t work due to her failing condition and he can’t either as he takes care of her full time and their four kids.
    A friend of mine is doing a toy collection for their kids for Christmas so that will help as well.
    So far I’ve managed to raise $2500 just from asking my FB friends to donate. Considering I only have 270 friends that’s pretty generous of all of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Wow... just. wow... I can't imagine. You are doing something very special.

  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »
    Diatonic12 wrote: »
    Where is that beautiful woman and soul, @forestfreek.

    Hi!!!
    I’m still here🥰
    I’m doing a month of deprivation to raise money for a local family. Mom of 4 young ones has terminal cancer 😔
    I’m going without coffee, chocolate and alcohol for the month and my FB friends are sponsoring me.
    So in other words, I’m keeping my misery to myself 😂😂

    Hope everyone is well ❤️

    Yikes good for you! That poor family. Hope you're able to help them out some

    Yeah, they are in pretty dire straights. Obviously she can’t work due to her failing condition and he can’t either as he takes care of her full time and their four kids.
    A friend of mine is doing a toy collection for their kids for Christmas so that will help as well.
    So far I’ve managed to raise $2500 just from asking my FB friends to donate. Considering I only have 270 friends that’s pretty generous of all of them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Good for you. My son's school is doing a gift drive for some families. It's going to be tough out there for many families this year
  • cgrout78
    cgrout78 Posts: 1,628 Member
    Morning beautiful people, new ones and older ones (not age wise!!). I hope everyone is staying healthy. All our covid tests came back negative here. My oldest works in a nursing home and they are going to weekly tests. All distance learning starts after Thanksgiving and at least through the new year sooo...how YOU doin??

    I did make a mental health decision for myself to take some self care this weekend. I booked myself a hotel room, just here in town, and I'm staying there by myself. I just need 48 hours away from the kids, dogs, messy house, chaos before the stress of the holidays and work ramp up. My husband didn't seem thrilled by it, but I told him it was either a weekend now, or time in the psych ward in January. Sooo...yeah.

    @forestfreek I am so proud of you and what you're doing, I don't think that I could do it. And yes, there are a LOT of families that are going to need a lot of help. It makes my problems seem really small sometimes.
  • mshawski
    mshawski Posts: 1,054 Member
    edited November 2020
    cgrout78 wrote: »

    I did make a mental health decision for myself to take some self care this weekend. I booked myself a hotel room, just here in town, and I'm staying there by myself. I just need 48 hours away from the kids, dogs, messy house, chaos before the stress of the holidays and work ramp up. My husband didn't seem thrilled by it, but I told him it was either a weekend now, or time in the psych ward in January. Sooo...yeah.

    This is an awesome idea!

  • mshawski
    mshawski Posts: 1,054 Member
    Ladymuck21 wrote: »
    Hey 👋 I’m looking for likeminded friends, I’m middle aged but my body thinks it’s 90 🤔

    Amen! LOL.
  • RandJ6280
    RandJ6280 Posts: 1,161 Member
    Ladymuck21 wrote: »
    Hey 👋 I’m looking for likeminded friends, I’m middle aged but my body thinks it’s 90 🤔

    Me too. They say you're only as old as you feel... some days I feel 20.... the next day I feel 90.... when in reality I am 58.
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    RandJ6280 wrote: »
    Ladymuck21 wrote: »
    Hey 👋 I’m looking for likeminded friends, I’m middle aged but my body thinks it’s 90 🤔

    Me too. They say you're only as old as you feel... some days I feel 20.... the next day I feel 90.... when in reality I am 58.

    Good to see you.. hoping today is a 20 day 😄
  • slimgirljo15
    slimgirljo15 Posts: 269,456 Member
    Afternoon middles -agers .. HHD 🙂