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Anyone over 40?????

maryanne1969
maryanne1969 Posts: 1
edited October 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi!! I have been on a weight loss journey for about a year now...started at 306 pounds. My daughter and I decided to do WW which worked out great for me. Lost 50 pounds using the Points Plus and hit a plateau. So my daughter found this site and she has been doing great and since I have at least 100 pounds till my goal, I have nothing to lose. So if you need encouragement like I do then feel free to add me!! Good luck to everyone!!

Mary Anne :)
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  • robinogue
    robinogue Posts: 1,117 Member
    Hi Mary Anne, welcome! This is a wonderful site, you'll get a lot of tips and the people are awesome! I'm 41 1/2. Feel free to add me if you like...
  • mattash2620
    mattash2620 Posts: 3
    i Maryanne...im new to this too....im 46 and need all the support i can get!
  • lisadirks
    lisadirks Posts: 1
    Yes, I am over 40 and trying to lose weight and finish school at the same time. I know your struggle. Good for you losing 50 pounds that is awesome. I know it is hard when you hit a plateau. Keep working on it.
  • k9hrd
    k9hrd Posts: 351 Member
    There are plenty of us over 40! I am 58. The oldest I have noticed was74! Welcome.
  • Katie3laine
    Katie3laine Posts: 1
    Yes, way over! I'm 64 and have been overweight long enough. Time to get serious.
  • beyg
    beyg Posts: 212 Member
    we are all on the same boat. lol
  • amybell68
    amybell68 Posts: 275 Member
    hi, I started a group called 40 And Fabulous please join us!!
  • ChrisStoney
    ChrisStoney Posts: 479 Member
    I am 43, and really enjoy this site- there are alot of good ideas here and if you have good friends on your list, it is actually fun!!

    Also they will know when you are slacking!!
  • KandieLantz
    KandieLantz Posts: 423 Member
    I'm 40, I'll send a friend request, I love new friends on here!
  • kndlkai1
    kndlkai1 Posts: 103 Member
    41, mother of 4, work nights, always looking for more support! Enjoy all the site has to offer and continue to do a great job!
  • capergal
    capergal Posts: 141 Member
    I just turned 40..... I'm loving this site, been on it almost a month now, I will add you because I am always looking for new friends.
  • smilebhappy
    smilebhappy Posts: 811 Member
    Hi MaryAnne!!!
    Welcome to MFP....this is truely a great place to be!!!
    I am 43 & have been here for almost a year now....love it!!!
    I'm on here everyday....if you are looking for friends feel free to add me :)
  • pattycakes726
    pattycakes726 Posts: 348 Member
    I'm 50 for a few more days! Feel free to add me. And congrats on your loss!
  • nlsalvatore
    nlsalvatore Posts: 519 Member
    Welcome - I'm 42 & have been on here almost a year. I've lost 38 lbs. so far. Feel free to add me if you want close in age friends! I am also a 1969 girl! There are lots of over 40's on here.
  • Lovemydounts
    Lovemydounts Posts: 199 Member
    im 44 and proud of it never hide behind your age
  • johnvindm
    johnvindm Posts: 1
    Hi, I just noticed the link at another web I am using for motivation to exercise! I am 46 and on my way to 50. I want to be in better health then my family member at/over that age so I really want to get control again.I just spotted this web and decided to give it a shot also I hope that if this works for me I can motivate my daughters to try!
  • 4realnowcw
    4realnowcw Posts: 16
    Hi All,

    I'm 44 and feel that "mid-life" is the best time for me now to commit to losing weight - -- -as my saying goes - "Now or Never". I'm fairly new to MFP - but am doing great so far - - - I love the support and knowing that I'm not the only one in the world on this journey - feel free to friend me. Take Care
  • AttyMomOf3
    AttyMomOf3 Posts: 145 Member
    I'm 40 and relatively new to MFP. I have been on for about a month and really like it. I have lost 7 lbs on my journey to lose 60. I would love some new friends, so feel free to add me too!
  • Bigwrick
    Bigwrick Posts: 28
    How about 52?
  • ShinyThing
    ShinyThing Posts: 39 Member
    I am 44 years old. Just starting to exercise. I have about 60 pounds to lose to be at a healthy weight according to the BMI chart. I've not been at or below that since high school in the 80's. Scared to commit to a long term solution to a lifetime problem. One step and day at a time, huh?
  • Frazzlenz
    Frazzlenz Posts: 32 Member
    Hiya, I'm 42. Feel free to add me too :)
  • carly091
    carly091 Posts: 17
    Hi I'm 44, love chatting to new people on this site, feel free to add me
  • Carfoodel
    Carfoodel Posts: 481 Member
    Hiya, I am 44 - add me, I am quite new to this site too - but what a difference it's making - love the motivation, accountability and sense of community.
  • SaraTN
    SaraTN Posts: 536 Member
    I am 42.. welcome to the site.
  • shakybabe
    shakybabe Posts: 1,578 Member
    I am 42, welcome to site and feel free to add me! :smile:
  • CoolBlueCris702
    CoolBlueCris702 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I just turned 40 and I'm tired of being overweight. I spent most of my life emotional eating, and I have a reputation of being from a big family of big eaters which is hard to shake.

    I started exercising a month ago, and did it successfully for two solid weeks, not with a food diary though. I lost two kilos and now have put it all back since I haven't exercised in two weeks.

    My most difficult challenge is actually being consistent. Not starting and stopping all the time.

    Thanks for listening, its great I can be honest here.

    Hugs to all
    CoolBlueCris702
  • Joniboloney
    Joniboloney Posts: 127 Member
    Hi, I joined MFP awhile ago but really haven't done anything with it. I'm 43yrs old and want to lose between 15-20 lbs. Please feel free to add me. I could you the support too :)
  • loischapman
    loischapman Posts: 88
    Hi Mary Anne...first off ...wow 100 pds amazing. I am 51 and struggling ..have been on Fp for about 3months now...do notice as you get older it comes off alot slower..am feeling like i am stuck and could use all the support I can get...Fp is a great too as well as WW:heart: ...good luck on your journey and hope you will consider adding me as a support!
  • Veganniee
    Veganniee Posts: 460 Member
    Hi Maryanne. I've just turned 40 and need the support too! Good luck! Will add you.
  • gazz777
    gazz777 Posts: 722
    47, going on 18. MFP to thank for my "growing down".

    More friends ALWAYS welcome to share this much fun.

    Can't keep it to myself!
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