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amybell68
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I know weight loss and exercise is different for me now that I'm in my 40's compared to my 30's or even 20's. It's harder to loose weight, and exercise, for me anyway, I have been overweight since my mid 20's and I am finally ready to make a life change!! I have lost 6 pounds in one week and I do feel Fabulous!!! I can only imagine what I will feel like when I hit my goal weight!!!
I do have to say, even though its harder for me to loose weight and exercise I intend to make "40 And Fabulous" a reality for me in my life!!!
I do have to say, even though its harder for me to loose weight and exercise I intend to make "40 And Fabulous" a reality for me in my life!!!
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Thank you for setting up this group. It is more challenging to be healthy now. my goal is to be in better shape when i am 50 than when i was 45.
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It does seem like we have to work harder for every pound lost, doesn't it?
I just want to feel good again, get off the BP meds, and enjoy life! My weight gets in the way of too many things that I want to enjoy.
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I turned 40 in July and it seems within one month had put on almost 10 pounds and now, it's being pretty resistant to departure. I had heard about metabolism stopping over night, but really!!??0
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42 here and well on my way to being fabulous......:laugh:
I've found the 40s easier on me than my 30s, probably because I had 2 boys in my 30s!0 -
:flowerforyou: Hello everyone. . I am so glad to have this room formed. I turned 40 in March. And do find that I would love to be one of those women that turns out to be more fit at 40 than when I was younger. . I have allowed myself to get overweight. . and really want to get it back under control. . I love that we can all be here to support and encourage each other. .
Also I am a single SAHM of an 11 year old, with my own business and I am currently going to school to be a trainer. . So what do you all do? 0 -
Hello to everyone! I am 46 and loving life! I just joined this group, I hope everyone has a fabulous day0
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43 has been my best year, physically, and 44 will be even better. It feels great to finally reclaim my life.0
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Hello!! I will be 41 in a few weeks and yes I agree I think overnight it became a bit harder to drop the lbs....doing the same thing I did at 25 and lost 45 lbs...a few babies and a few years later its a bit harder!! Great idea to start this group!!0
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I will be 42 next month!! I have a son in college and there's NO WAY I'm giving up on myself. I'm enjoying my 40s and enjoying (this time around) losing weight on MFP because of the fabulous support! I don't believe in letting my kids look better than me (as in, "I give up, no make up, polytail & frumpy clothes") , letting my kids sit around the house & eat junk food OR letting my dog lay around! We are ALL in this together!!0
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Hi all, Jo here 42 SAHM to 3 girls 13, 10 & 6, I'm from Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK, but have been living in Co. Limerick, Ireland for the past four years. My husband works away during the week, most weeks, so my girls and their hectic schedules keep me more than busy! Really need to keep my fitness and energy levels up just to be able to keep up with them, never mind the vanity aspect!!
Definitely finding my 40's challenging weight wise, it's so much harder to shift the lbs now than in my 20's & 30's, but sitting around complaining about it just isn't going to help....exercise and keeping my over eating in check will that's why I'm loving MFP it gives me the focus I need and my lovely friends provide the support : )
Good luck to you all....
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I just turned 48 a couple weeks ago. Most days I don't feel my age. Sometimes I feel like I'm 25 but sometimes I feel like I'm 70! Since I started MFP I'm down 14 pounds but I still have so far to go. I want fewer and fewer of the feel like 70 days!0
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I'm 46 and fighting getting old with everything in me!! I love being outdoors, walking, hiking. I also do Zumba and Curves. Learning to eat right.0
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Hi everyone, well I am 45 and just lost 45 pounds..lol I have been yoyoing since I was a teenager, this time I am focused and never want to go back in the 200.. still have about 30 pounds to go... Some days I feel in my 20s and some morning due to arthritis I feel like I am in my 70s..lol
Great to meet you all ... lets do this.. have to be fit and trim for our 50s..0 -
Hey all you Fab 40's! 44 here, and ready to get in the best shape of my life. Been with MFP since mid-June and have lost 40 pounds and over 20 inches. Love MFP for the support of other MFP'ers, so glad to have this group to turn to!0
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Hi everyone, i am so glad this group was formed. I workout 5 to 6 days a week and most of the people I am around are in thier 20' and 30's. So it seems like the harder I work the less happens.0
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Hey~ I'm Patti. I am 44 and have 5 children. I'm loving my 40's!!!0
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So glad to see this group. Before I turned 40 I was in such good shape - ran two half-marathons when I was 39. Since then I just seem to be going downhill. I do spin class 3 times a week, get on the treadmill and run or walk 3 times a week, strength training twice a week, and eat reasonably - only eat out about once a month! And still I weigh more now than I ever did. When I first joined mfp I lost 7 pounds, but now I'm stuck. Hopefully y'all have some ideas that I haven't thought of! :drinker:0
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I'm 47 in 2 weeks. I feel better now than I did in my 30's although I do feel the effects of my age on my workouts (dodgy knees, aches and pains etc) but am fitter now than I have been for 25 years! I am maintaining my weight and trying to achieve a 6 pack for Christmas. I am an overachiever and thoroughly enjoy the military workouts I go to 3 x a week in mud, rain, wind and cold. Besides that, I do resistence training, weight training and interval training - or 'just fannying around' as I like to call it!0
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I will turn 40 next Wednesday! I'm excited to start a new era in my life and it begins with getting fit! 0
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Hi everyone. Happy to be a part of this group. Weight loss is definitely harder for me in my 40's than in my 20's. While in my 30's I didn't even bother with my weight. I actually enjoy working out and have made it a part of my regular routine. I'm just 12lbs away from what I weighed almost 8 years ago and 16lbs away from my lowest ever.0
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Hi all 46 here and down 50 pounds after I finally quit smoking a year ago. Probably in better shape now than ive been in since my 20's.
40's are the new 30's!0 -
been working on my swimming the last few months, but this last 3 weeks been getting hard core about it. Bad knee so this is a great way to get back in shape. Have done 5 1/2 miles in 5 days. I love it.0
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Hi all! I am 44 and losing it the "right" way this time. Too many yo-yo diets over the years have trashed my metabolism, but now I am gradually building it back up and losing the weight. Glad to be part of a group that understands it gets a little harder when the big 40 roles around. :-)0
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Hey! I'm 41 and in better shape than I've been in in 15 years:) I lovet his site. It really helps keep me on track.0
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I'm 40 something, although at present I'm 21
I've lost about 82 lbs and I'm in maintenance. I've never had trouble losing weight. My biggest challenge is keeping it off. This looks like it could be an interesting group! 0 -
82 pounds is what I need to loose!!! how long did it take you to loose it and what is some of your best advice......0
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82 pounds is what I need to loose!!! how long did it take you to loose it and what is some of your best advice......
I think everyone is unique and has to try things to figure out what works for them. But here is some good advice I've gotten:
1. Find some form of exercise you can enjoy because you'll be more likely to stick with it
2. Have something you're training for to help keep you motivated to exercise (like a 5k, warior dash, or even just a special hiking or canoeing trip)
3. Have some planned (non-food) rewards for reaching your goals along the way
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Hi! Turning 46 in a little over a week. Planned on being fit by 40 but ended up having a baby instead... So, 6 years later I am starting again - that baby weight didn't come off like it did when I had my first at 30!! Thanks for starting this group. Hoping you all have good suggestions and are motivating!! Shelley0
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