Looking for ladies who are 40+ and have at least 50lbs to lo

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  • pavony
    pavony Posts: 4 Member
    Hi -- I just hit 50 this year and am taking stock of my life. I've never been happy with my weight and need to either come to terms with being fat or do something about it. As the mother of three beautiful girls (one tween, 2 teens) I'm constantly smacked in the face with body image issues and want them to have healthier self-images than I've ever had. So I've decided that I need to develop a healthier self-image -- that needs to be based in reality, not delusional! I'd like to lose between 80-100 pounds. Part of my "taking stock" is also recognizing that I need to put myself first and not be afraid to ask for help. So here I am, asking for help. I've been on and off this site for over a year, but never committed enough to change to actually post. I look forward to working with others to help us all get where we want to be in our lives --- please help!!
  • debrapm
    debrapm Posts: 1 Member
    Hi, I'm 60, this is my first day on MFP and I am hoping this will help me get healthy. I need to lower my cholesterol (currently 347) and losing weight and eating differently is the only way that can happen. My beginning goal would be 10% of my current weight but a healthy weight would be 72 pounds less than I carry around now. I am also a teacher - funny how so many of us put ourselves last on our to do lists. I have never joined a message board and am not sure I know how it works but I'll try to check in a couple of times each week. To those of you already losing, hurrah:)
  • jenbooks
    jenbooks Posts: 55 Member
    45 this month, and I need to lose over 150 pounds. I've tried many times, but of course gained back plus that lovely bonus.

    My body hurts. I just don't want to carry this around anymore.
  • Smokey19
    Smokey19 Posts: 796 Member
    My name is Kim, 48. I am married, but have no children. I don't work due to health problems. I joined a gym today and start tomorrow. I've lost 67 lbs., but have about 90 lbs. to go.
  • deblevins
    deblevins Posts: 10
    My name is Diane, I am 47 years old and need to lose 80 pounds! Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • avlee1970
    avlee1970 Posts: 1
    40+ and hopefully losing 100!! I need all the support I can get!
  • crazysquaw51
    crazysquaw51 Posts: 67
    Hi I'm 60 and need to lose a total of about 60 lbs, hope to have at least half off by summer. tired of being tired and hurting, have fibermyalgia for years after a stomach tumor and gall bladder was removed then 5 years ago artery replaced in top of leg which put me back out of everything, so gained it all back, just tired all the time and the weight is the main problem, just need to get my butt on the tread mill, etc and stick to a diet, looking for friends to help:smile:
  • koko65
    koko65 Posts: 33 Member
    Hi, only been of board for about 3 days and have, only been lurking. I am 46, married mother of 2 adult children, who is currently helping our eldest raise his 2 young daughters. And, I have over 50 lbs to lose. Until about 5 yrs ago, for the most part of my otherwise adult life, I was able to keep a fairly trim form, unfortunately this came via deprivation/ starvation diets. Then about five yrs ago, a funny thing happen to me, in that I discovered I actually like the taste of food ad to eat. And its been a battle ever since.

    I have tried to change my ways in the past and have known for some time that my feast or famine ways are the wrong way to exist. Any rate, please let me apologize in advance as I do tend to be long worded and winded, too.

    My real goal is to learn to eat healthy as much as it is to lose my unwanted lbs. And I am also looking forward to getting to know and support others also on this journey of rediscovery and reshaping who we are and who we want to be.
  • vadiane1
    vadiane1 Posts: 50
    Hello,

    I am 46 and just joined yesterday. I have over 50 pounds to lose and would love some female friends! I am on this weight loss journey with my husband...He thnks like a guy and his body reacts like a guys. So I too could use some friends!
  • windsong02
    windsong02 Posts: 3
    Hi, I'm 40!! My goal is 100 pounds which would take me to 170 (then be happy with even making that goal!! Maintain it for awhile then hopefully make a new goal). I've lost 11 pounds so far in the past 2 months!! Woot woot!! Its such a hard battle and I hope this time is different, I just want to be healthy and live a long life.

    I'm ready to meet new friends to help me on this journey (and vise versa), so add me!...you!!...and you...and you!! :D
  • srdeaver
    srdeaver Posts: 38 Member
    I am 44 and would like to lose 65 lbs. -- I have just started on my journey and would love to share my journey with "friends"!!
  • admnmtpilot
    admnmtpilot Posts: 132 Member
    I will be 40 in Nov 2012, but I have way more than 50lbs to lose. I would love to have a new friend :smile:
  • ourstable
    ourstable Posts: 3
    I'm 47, have 4 kids and want to lose about 65 lbs. I've been on here before and tried to lose weight but gave up. This time I'm here to stay until I reach my goal weight.
  • mukamom
    mukamom Posts: 207 Member
    Getting ready to be 53 in March...want to lose 70 lbs. (NOT by March :laugh:) Am a caregiver to my husband, and work full time.
    40+ women ROCK
  • jan115
    jan115 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi. I will be 57 next week - Yikes! I started this program about 6 weeks ago, My current goal is 32 pounds, but if I reach that, my new goal will be another 25 to get me where I want to be. I was a rail-thin child and only put the weight on after 3 kids and menopause. I finally decided that I need to be more active, get my arthritic joints moving, shed some of this weight, have more energy, and just feel better about myself. I love the support I've found here, as well as the positive results, and my husband and daughter have joined in also.

    By all means, please friend me - We can cheer each other on!
  • sumone2012
    sumone2012 Posts: 5
    Hi I fit this category and hope you will add me. I will upload a photo next. Need to lose 50 lbs; focus is on 10 lbs at a time. I find this app really easy and now looking to build support. Thanks in advance. CS
  • mjsimmons1224
    mjsimmons1224 Posts: 1
    Hello I'm 48 my birthday is this Saturday. I need to lose 50 lbs. I'm just getting started. I need assistance with this whole program. Any advice - is greatly appreciated. Step one - load a picture, :smile: I live in the DC Area. I need your support. Thanks! My name is Myra!
  • mphlab
    mphlab Posts: 187 Member
    Hi I am 44 and have lost 29 of the 80 pounds i need to lose so I have at least 51 pounds to go - welcome!
  • wilson1024
    wilson1024 Posts: 126 Member
    I'm 46 and have at least 50 more to lose! Feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • sewme25
    sewme25 Posts: 3
    I am new to this site, I have 50 pounds to lose, would like to be friends. I have diabetes complications that make it hard to lose weight, support and friendship would be nice, you can add me:flowerforyou: !
  • jbaker436
    jbaker436 Posts: 55 Member
    Hi! I'm 45 and have approx. 50 lbs. to lose. I lost 50 lbs. about 2 years ago, but have since gotten remarried, had surgery and some of the weight has crept back on. I struggle with being consistent with my eating and working out and have struggled to get back on the wagon seriously. Would appreciate having another MFP pal!! Friend me if you want. :smile:
  • tessaeve
    tessaeve Posts: 75 Member
    Hi, I'm 44 and started out with 70 lbs to lose. I've got about 40 more to go. Feeling a little less motivated now that I am in a plateau and I'm in need of friends. Please feel free to add me.
  • howaboutit
    howaboutit Posts: 68 Member
    Hi, I'm 42 and I have about 50 pounds left to lose to my goal weight. I have been on this journey for 5 months, recently have hit a plateau and could use some more friends to motivate me.

    The good news I finally lost the baby weight from my second child - the not so wonderful part is he is now 13! I guess better late than never!
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