Any women over 45 looking to connect?

jmaffett
jmaffett Posts: 68
edited November 7 in Introduce Yourself
Would like to connect with women over 45 who need a bit of a push and motivation. No offense intended, but I don't want to friend any men because I have my husband at home for that.:wink:

The things that used to work don't work as well anymore, and there are all of the other struggles that come with this age.:frown:

And I also don't have a lot of time for chit chat so some of the groups don't quite work.

So if you would like to friend another woman who will give you a cheer and an occasional kick in the butt (and wants the same in return), please friend me!
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  • winningb450
    winningb450 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I am almost 49, have been working out 6 days a week for the last 6 mos and have only lost 27 pds. I dropped 6 inches off my waist, so I should be happy, but my friend, who has been doing the same thing has lost 47 pds! I am an emotional eater and suffer from bouts of depression along with menopause,,,ugh! So, sometimes I over do it on the portion sizes and blow it! I would love to be able to talk to other women who have similar problems and or tips and recipes to share :smile: :smile:
  • stoneless123
    stoneless123 Posts: 1
    hi just joined today! I could be gone by next week if I don't get the push and the kick in the butt! so i'll be your 'pal' if you want. I love my 'tea and toast'. :drinker: I am 47 this year and it does get harder!! In a previous lifetime I was an aerobic junkie and now I try and go for quick cycle and dust my walking machine for exercise! lol! :ohwell:
  • lja20
    lja20 Posts: 54 Member
    I'm 51 and know what you mean. Feel free to friend me if you'd like. Can never have too much support.
  • atlantapiper
    atlantapiper Posts: 133 Member
    Add me :) I'm 53! :)
  • 276NoMore
    276NoMore Posts: 115 Member
    i'm "49 and holding" (till feb.), i too am an emotional eater. feel free to add me as a friend too. i really welcome the "kicks in the butt" - that keeps me on track and i love to give out support.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Hey, Would love to connect. I am 52 years old and finding it harder to lose a few pounds. Finding that I have to be diligent and almost obsessive.
  • wmcagirl
    wmcagirl Posts: 2 Member
    :smile: Not quite 45, only 41 but would love to gain some more support !! Add me if you want

    Jennifer
  • melonsss
    melonsss Posts: 144 Member
    hi i am aged 45, from Scotland, uk. I shall send you a friends request.
  • steponeast
    steponeast Posts: 5 Member
    I'm 51. During the work week I'm so good at tracking, eating right & exercising. I think that's becasue I plan the whole week on Sunday. But I never plan weekends which is my downfall. I joined Sept or Oct of last year but didn't track every day then came the holidays. I'm back for good now and need to be honest with myself why I'm not losing as much weight as I should. I could use the extra kick too so friend me if you'd like & we'll keep each other honest.
  • janetteg123
    janetteg123 Posts: 1
    Hi add me. I'm 48 and need lots of pushing! Want to lose about 20lbs but finding it hard. Doing exercise 3 times a week but doesn't seem enough. (why didn't I listen to my mum when she said it gets harder to lose weight after 40?)

    Think I'm having /had menopause-does that make a difference to weight loss?
  • mnichol
    mnichol Posts: 642
    Also 50-something, all same as above. Feel free to add me! lets fight the good fight...!
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    I am great during the week. Saturday and Sunday not so good.
  • clgknapp
    clgknapp Posts: 3 Member
    I so get it! Yes.. connect me, I am old enough at the ripe age of 5-0! I just got started and have a long way to go!

    Cheryl :flowerforyou:
  • clgknapp
    clgknapp Posts: 3 Member
    Any interesting ladies over 45 who want to friend me too.. send an invite. I am 50, living in Iowa, have our first granddaughter on the way, due in the spring, have two daughters ages 12 and 10 still at home, work way to many hours at a desk and don't workout enough. Have 80 pounds to lose and just got started.

    My name is Cheryl, but I also go by "CK"

    I really like this flower smiley.

    :flowerforyou:
  • mycruiser23
    mycruiser23 Posts: 1
    Hi all I'm just about to turn 48 and previously never found it hard to loose any weight but now I am struggling to loose any weight but have found this a good tool to support me, so yes connect me...

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  • ESP12
    ESP12 Posts: 118 Member
    Hi MyCruiser23, just turned 49 in December and would be glad to become one more of your MFPals.

    I hear you on the menopausal issue. Just doesn't want to come off as easily anymore. Gained my 'last' 20 since 2006 and finally had enough. Joined MFP last September.

    I'll be glad to back you up.
    -Elke in Missouri

    PS, anyone else here looking for Pals, I'd be glad to connect with you as well
  • pamvosh
    pamvosh Posts: 2
    Hi, I am over 50 and been doing the meno thing since 2004 and I am ready for it to be over!! I love MFP because it makes me accountable. I don't chit chat much either but could use the WOO HOOS! once in a while. And will gladly give them back!
  • mariesmela
    mariesmela Posts: 6
    I am well over 45, I am 62, but have the same needs and wants. have been on MFP for awhile. Slipped over the holidays. I was going to curves 4 days a week. Have lost 27 inches total and 17 pounds. Now that the new year has started I know I need that push or like you said that kick in the butt. I am a pretty good healthy eater. But sure need that motivation to get up off my butt and exercise.
    Friend me if you like I think we can both help each other out.
  • LMcNeal86
    LMcNeal86 Posts: 7 Member
    Hello! 48 and going strong! :) I lost 30 pounds last year; looking to lose another 5 pounds and it's going to be tough. I'm using the ap to get a better idea of what I'm putting in my mouth versus exercise. Please feel free to add me!!

    Lisa
    My good friends call me Li or Leese!

    :flowerforyou:
  • Julie2402
    Julie2402 Posts: 126
    Hi, im 46 and i know how much more difficult it is to lose weight as you get older. Feel free to add me, and good luck! x
  • k121777
    k121777 Posts: 306
    47 here! I'm a crazy nut about exercising and eating right! I make it a MUST to exercise every day. Even if it's something as little as an hour walk. I would be glad to give you a shove in to doing it too! Friend me if you want. Lisa Lou
    PS....I agree with you about the man friends......I have a hottie at home that's all the friend I need =)
  • Dootzy1
    Dootzy1 Posts: 2,358 Member
    If you want, add me. I joined MFP last June, and am now in maintenance. In the past, I found maintaining a loss quite the challenge! Hoping that a community like this will keep my head in the right place. All the best to you in your efforts!
  • limhoff4
    limhoff4 Posts: 2
    51 here, My name is Lisa and I live in Phoenix AZ. I have been a few pounds well a lot of weight to lose 1 pound at a time. I have been using the myfitnesspal on my kindle for the last 3 weeks and have been doing pretty well but I have come to the conclusion that I can't do this alone, I have a really good support system with my family and friends but honestly I don't utilize there help. so here I am. I have a bad right hip and knee which makes it harder for me to exercise but I refuse to let it stop me anymore. This last week I had two huge accomplishments I was able to do 30 minutes on my step doing aerobics and I walked a mile in 25 minutes it felt so incredibly good well after I rested up I felt great!
    I am not perfect in my quest to better my health and I am willing to learn from the mistakes I am going to make along the way but this time I am changed I wish I could explain that comment but I can't I just know in the last couple of years I said I was going to lose weight but never followed through, this time is different I don't want to be a skinny little thing I just want to be a healthy person.
    I am looking forward to meeting new people here.

    Lisa
  • kiawya
    kiawya Posts: 73
    YES! could use some more friends, I'm about to turn 47, lost about 60lbs so far, have about 50 to go.. I plan to be here a while.
    From NJ, I live in Dallas Tx area. Friend me!
  • jmcdermot
    jmcdermot Posts: 1
    I am 48. I am so frustrated. I have tried so many "diets" and I loose and then gain it all back. Does STRESS make you fat? I am the poster child for YES, IT DOES! I work full time, I care for elderly parents weekly and I feel there is little time for me. I have fibro and RLS. My legs shake all the time. Too much exercise makes my pain level worse. I need to find the balance. I over eat and then under eat. I never know if I should be eating more or less. I Hope this helps. I need to loose about 50 lbs. I need support!
  • Suzy_in_DE
    Suzy_in_DE Posts: 191 Member
    Hey There - 48 soon to be 49. Have been active most of my life, but like many previous posts, the same old things aren't maintaining the weight I would like to be. The pounds have crept up on me over the past few years where I am heavier than I would like to be. I have found MFP to be a good tool to track both my food and exercise.

    Please feel free to add me.
    Suzy
  • kylakesgal
    kylakesgal Posts: 952 Member
    Hi,, feel free to add me. I'm 46 and I've been here almost a year. It certainly is tougher than it was to lose than when I was in my 30's but it's coming off lol. Be glad to be your friend. We all can use all the support we can get!
  • SongbirdTrisha
    SongbirdTrisha Posts: 28 Member
    Please feel free to add me- I am 47 and medical issues have taken their toll on me, so my body is resisting getting healthy... our goals are completely attainable, so let's kick each other in the butt and get this done!:happy:
  • SongbirdTrisha
    SongbirdTrisha Posts: 28 Member
    I am 48. I am so frustrated. I have tried so many "diets" and I loose and then gain it all back. Does STRESS make you fat? I am the poster child for YES, IT DOES! I work full time, I care for elderly parents weekly and I feel there is little time for me. I have fibro and RLS. My legs shake all the time. Too much exercise makes my pain level worse. I need to find the balance. I over eat and then under eat. I never know if I should be eating more or less. I Hope this helps. I need to loose about 50 lbs. I need support!

    From what I've read, the stress hormone cortisol is a huge reason we can get rid of the excess lbs (and gain it, too). I'm a stress monster- I also have fibro and a few more health issues... please, please remember this is a lifestayle change, not a race... this site is AWESOME for tracking what you eat- and everyone on here has been so supportive and full of ideas and great advice. You will have all the support you could ask for!
  • Clarevmb
    Clarevmb Posts: 211 Member
    Hi count me in, I know what you mean. I'm 47 and lost 30-32 lbs between Jan and June last year and hope to do the same this year. Like you I don't have much time for general chit chat but would connect with this group.
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