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    Friends in their 40's

    Posts: 30
    edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
    I would love to have some friends in their 40's, younger ones also. Figured ones in their 40's could give advice on losing weight, getting back in shape. After all trying now days at 45, is a lot harder than being in your 20's or 30's. :drinker:

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    • Posts: 14
      Hi Neighbor - I live in Texas too. It is definitely harder in your 40's. I'm 48 and trying to lose about 45-50 pounds. I have been doing this for since 2/1 and have lost about 2 pounds. Really struggling and could use a friend for motivation as well.
    • Posts: 359 Member
      I'll be your friends! I'm 43 and have been on here a couple months but finally got serious and started my Revolution on February 1st. I know it's not going to be quick or easy but it's about time.
    • Posts: 14
      Do I need to do something to add you as my friend? I usually log everything on my phone - but I'm on the computer today.
    • Posts: 3
      I'm in my 40's and YES much harder the older you get. I've found this place to be a great inspiration! I'm looking forward to where this change takes me. Put in the time and the effort for YOU everyday and your body and mind with thank you for it!!

      LADIES we can do this -- we deserve this! Good luck! :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 2
      Being in our 40's definitely makes it tougher, but not impossible!

      Hi, I'm Terry... I'll be 42 in April and I'm trying to lose about 50 pounds by July. My wife and I have a friend that's a local radio personality here in the La Crosse, WI area. Ben (the DJ) posted on Facebook to see if anyone was interested in a "Weight Loss Challenge". Without going into too much detail, we have 23 people in the group, all paid $50 to buy in on the challenge. We started 1/9/12 & weigh in again on 4/9 (25% payout to the highest percentage of weight loss) & final weigh in is 7/9 (remaining cash to the overall winner with highest percentage lost). It's a GREAT motivator! :bigsmile:

      But (isn't there always one?), no matter how much of a motivating factor $$ is, people and camaraderie are definitely a bonus!

      Add me!
    • Posts: 248 Member
      I'm 41. Please friend me! I need friends too.
    • Posts: 96 Member
      add me if u like. I am 48. My daughter and I both or on here. She's 31 amd have lost 7 lbs to my 2.. Just prove that younger people losses weight faster.lol and its not like she needs to lose it , but she just had her second baby and wanting to lose the baby wieght. I had already lost 22 lbs before joing MFP . buy cutting calories and working out ,toke a year ...got another 14 lbs to go and now it getting even harder. I would like to say ...u should measure, total body. ..that way when the scales are being mean, u can see that you are still lossing. The tape measure has become a friend of my, the scales not so much..
    • Posts: 1,520 Member
      I'll be 45 in a couple of months and I've lost 111 pounds in a year. Anyone is welcome to add me.
    • Posts: 376 Member
      Hi! I've been on the site for about a week and a half, feel free to add me, too!
    • Posts: 296 Member
      Hi! Yay someone who remembers the 80's! (anyone can add me here) xooxx
    • Posts: 376 Member
      Hi! I've been on the site for about a week and a half, feel free to add me, too!
    • Posts: 166 Member
      Add me if you like.
      When I turned 42 it was like a switch went off and I couldn't drop even a pound!
      Going on 47 this year and started with MFP last May, best thing I ever did.
      Not only have a lost weight, I 've learned alot about fitness, food, different exercises...and gotten so much inspiration from others!!
      Good luck
    • Posts: 391 Member
      I am 40. Yes, it is harder to lose weight when we get older, but we can do it!!! Feel free to add me.
    • Posts: 910 Member
      Im 45 and open for more friends.. : ) add me if you wish
    • Posts: 160 Member
      43 here and in the same boat, would love new friends :)
    • Posts: 20
      Hi! I'm in Texas and 42. I haven't really been involved in the forum and blogs on this site - just using the logging feature - but I've found some really interesting threads here and there. Add me if you'd like!

      Good luck! I KNOW you can do it!!! :-)
    • Posts: 180 Member
      Hello... I am 47 years old and have been on my journey of healthy diet and exercise since November 15th 2011. I am on MFP daily and welcome new friends. I am serious to loose weight and offer support to others that are dedicated. Send me a message with your request.
    • Posts: 1,840 Member
      I am 45, anyone who would like to be friends, please feel free to add me xxx
    • Posts: 32 Member
      Right there with you!!
      41, and ready to make a fresh start to the 2nd half!!

      Add me if you like!
    • Posts: 369 Member
      I'll be 40 in July! I never had a weight problem until I hit 30. My body changed, stopped being as tolerant of crap and being lazy!:laugh: The first time I lost 40 pounds was when I was 31. It is much harder this time around.

      Anyway, add me if you like. I'm actually looking forward to being 40 and fabulous. I've earned it!:smile:
    • Posts: 1,552 Member
      I am 45. I also have hit the realization that being 40 really makes losing weight harder. I would be glad to be your friend if you would like to add me.
    • Posts: 116 Member
      Friend request sent. I'm in my 40's, too, and determined not to "let myself go" just because it's a little more challenging to keep the pounds off now. My life is better than it's ever been, and it can keep getting better! :)
    • Posts: 376 Member
      I'm 43. I definitely have a different experience losing weight this time around rather than when I was 30. Feel free to check my profile and add if you like. I'm open :)
    • Posts: 10 Member
      I'm 45... Have been on here off and on for awhile, but just started serious this week. (I have a BIG goal in June)... Love the support. :)
    • Posts: 494 Member
      I'm 44 till August. Yea, it's harder. But doable! Yesterday , I was shaving my calves. The raiser did a weird little jump on me and I thought,whew, I'm gonna cut my self. What was that? It was my calf muscle! 34 years of shaving my legs and never seen that !
    • Posts: 255 Member
      I'm a fabulous 45 year old here! Feel free to friend me :flowerforyou:

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    • Posts: 197 Member
      Hello I'm 40 & would love some friends for support too.
    • Posts: 7
      Im 48 and absolutely love myfitnesspal! I use mine everyday. Im glad that I finally figured out that there is a forum. U tube has also been very helpful. glad to meet you all and looking forward to supporting each other. I also made my food diary public so that you all could see what im eating and share advice.
    • Posts: 483 Member
      I'll be 45 in a couple of months and I've lost 111 pounds in a year. Anyone is welcome to add me.


      Wow.. that is amazing!! Congrats on your weight loss!!
    • Posts: 4 Member
      I just joined today because I just can's do alone. I need to lose at least 50 pounds and I have the desire to do it but I find myself struggling a bit. I could use some motivation!! I know I can do it but I need help. Thanks for reading!! good luck everyone.
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