40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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46 here.... and down 92 lbs in the past 12 months. I have learned a lot more about balancing my diet and have been running. I went from only being able to run 30 seconds at a time to training for my first half marathon this coming June. I'd also like to "join" the group but not sure what that involves. At work now but I'll add more about myself later.24
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Hello...This looks like where I need to be! I am very new to this app, in fact I mostly use the mobile app. I look forward to the support and communication with all of you. Will post more later!4
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Count me in...3
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Hi, I would like to join the group, not exactly sure how. I'm a 40 year old mother of 4, who has struggled with being overweight all my life. I embarked on my journey towards healthy living right after my 40th birthday back in March. I had reached a new low ( or high depending on how you look at it) of 289 lbs., was diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension and decided that if I didn't do something right then and there, I would not be around for my children 10 years from now.
Since then, I have lost 106 lbs., but now I am not getting enough nutrients and protein on a daily basis. My goal this year is to find a healthy balance nutritionally and to begin toning up big time. I would also like to lose about 30 more lbs. and then begin a maintenance program.
I am looking forward to interacting with everyone and open to any and all comments and suggestions anyone may have regarding my journey.20 -
I am 42, focus on eating healthy, enjoy working out and just became certified to do group fitness instruction and teach Pilates. I would LOVE to join. Just let me know how. Thanks so much!2
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Count me in! I'm 42 and in the process of trying to cement in some permenant lifestlye changes. I have four specific goals for 2012 related to health.
1) Reach and maintain my goal weight (60 lb total loss)
2) Cement in my recent lifestyle change on exercise (3-5 times per week for 1 hour)
3) Make permentant lifestyle changes on nutrition (what I eat, when I eat and how much I eat)
4) Be an example and an encouraging force for my family, especially my 7 year old son.
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Replying to bookmark! I'm in this range -- turning 42 on Friday -- never lost the baby weight (I've got twins), and I'm REALLY tired of looking at it. My chemical balance is such that losing is a bit of a challenge, and I'm a single Mom, which makes the time for exercising and cooking from scratch limited, but I'm not willing to let these things keep me seeing a whale in the mirror any longer. I started in the July/August time frame, and I've lost about 1/3 of what I want to lose (27 down). I've been getting weary, though, so support will be a good thing!8
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Hi All - Happy New Year! I turned 40 in December and it gave me a kick in the pants to get moving - to quit whining about having no time - and see what I look like as a healthy thin person! So far so good - I have lost about 21 pounds since the end of August and dropped 4 sizes! I, too, have started running - I never thought I could do that. I am trying to get some courage to attempt a 5k - people keep telling me to do it but I am feeling self conscious and I am trying to get over it! We'll see - I am inspired by the new year so hopefully I can try something new!
How do I actually join this?2 -
New to Myfitnesspal as of today:
I like this Topic! I'm 43 and need to kick 70 pounds to the curb! I already ditched 43 pounds, on NS then gained 7 back I can do it on my own without paying $300 plus a month. We are all in this together and I know we can reach our goals as long as we work hard, pay attention to what goes in our mouths and support eachother.
Looking forward to being a loser along with the rest of you!!9 -
I am in3
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45 feeling and looking like 30. Looking forward to meeting folks on this thread. My goals are detailed on my profile. Feel free to add me and let's do the damn thang in 2012.16
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I'm In
I'm 41 would love to join the group
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Hi all i would love to join this fun group.
I'm Dee and i'm 42, my goal is to lose 30-40 more pounds and see how i look and feel after that. I'm always looking for supportive and fun people to share this tough journey with.
Feel free to send me a friend request, looking forward to knowing you all.3 -
How do we join?? I am 40+ and I must say I am quite cool... I have a rather large goal to reach 70 pound loss. But I am not worried, i know I will reach it!!6
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Hi all,
Checking in to bookmark the new thread.
Welcome to all the newcomers!!:flowerforyou:
Chris - thanks for the group suggestion and the new name.
Love reading everyone's goals.
Am I have 4 more weeks of p90X and think I will do Jillian's 30 day shred after that, then will look at another Beachbody workout. I'm think Insanity.
Have to still get today's workout in. Am just taking a time out and reading through MFP. Took down the Christmas tree and decorations today. Took me almost all day. Glad it's all done.
Have a great day all!:flowerforyou:5 -
Welcome to all the new cool kids! I've been part of this 40+ group for awhile now, and it's a great bunch of people Every season we create a new thread to reflect the season. For example, the last thread was "40+ Club: Fall Fitness Fanatics" Only action required to join us is posting in the thread, and you've already done that Don't be shy about posting more.
Since there are so many new members, I'll do an Intro as well:
Vital Stats: 41yo, single, male, 6’2”, 72” wingspan, 34” inseam, frame size small to medium, 168-173lbs
I turned 40 in Sept 2010, and that helped push me over the edge. I decided I had to start doing something about my health and fitness, it sure wasn't going to get any easier as I got older. I lost 40lbs in 8 months. Rather than type out everything again, here's a link to the Blog (before and after Pics included) I posted on September 2011 when I turned 41, a year after I committed to making a change:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/hewhoiscd/view/-pics-1-year-later-3-000-cans-of-coke-year-vs-no-soda-for-a-year-144310
Since then, I've been maintaining with various workout routines. Now a days, I'm back to the basics, running outside and inline skating for cardio, and for upper body strength I am doing pushups and pull/chin ups. I will be participating in my first 5K race this coming Saturday, and I hope to be able to do a Half Marathon by the end of the year. My Avatar pic is from after running 5K on 12/25/2011.
Hope to hear more from you all!
--Chris4 -
sign me up!1
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hi, I am a 48 yr old happily married sahm of 7 only 3 still at home and 5 grandkids. I gained alot of weight due to fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and hypothyroid. The meds, lack of exercise and comfort eating really packed on the lbs. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired and found mfp while surfing online and thought why not ? I will try it . That was in july 2010 and since then I have lost 92lbs and feel like i have my life back. I still have bad pain days but it is not constant and I am so much healthier and happier. WE CAN DO THIS....7
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:flowerforyou: I'm in too! 43 and trying to make a change that last!0
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40 yr old here, a few months away from 41. My stats are 5'6" and 180 lbs, my weight goal is 155 lbs, to eat fresh (which means cook for myself), and I've also started working with a personal trainer. Literally just had my first session on Saturday and my body is still extremely sore. Hoping to get some cardio in today, if my body agrees with me.
So glad to have found this posting, will a group be created or just postings?2
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