40 is around the corner and need support

dicove
dicove Posts: 36
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I will be hitting the big 40 this year, and I can remember telling myself that I had time to loose weight, or I will start next month etc, you all know the drill, I really need to change and make it my goal to loose 40lbs by the time I hit 40. I have to October to "get r done" and really need some support and friends to help me along the way. please add me if you will help :flowerforyou:
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  • cjpg
    cjpg Posts: 433 Member
    33 weeks to go until 3rd of October!!

    33 lbs to go until 3rd of October!!

    That's 1lb a week girl, I believe in you!
  • Dobesrule
    Dobesrule Posts: 14
    I will be 40 in April. Will send you friend request. You can totally reach your goal by your bday! Good luck.
  • cruiser3004
    cruiser3004 Posts: 72 Member
    I will also be turning 40 in April, and am in week 2 of a 12 week challenge (personal challenge) to get as close as I can to my goal.
    We can do this!!!
  • cingerl
    cingerl Posts: 62 Member
    I turn 40 in may. have about 13 pounds to go to reach my goal. You can add me. :wink:
  • dicove
    dicove Posts: 36
    Thanks for all the wishes, I need the help
  • KP5555
    KP5555 Posts: 46 Member
    I'm 41 and new to MFP and my goal is 40 pounds also.... I'll send a request.... These extra pounds need to go away...
  • puff31
    puff31 Posts: 7
    Hey there. I will also be 40 on my next birthday and could also use the motivation and support foment people our age. Please feel free to add me. GOOD LUCK AND YOU GO GIRL!!!
  • Sandra82874
    Sandra82874 Posts: 47
    I will not be 40 until 2014 but I will send you a friends request and try to help as much as i can GOOD LUCK to everyone
  • E1022
    E1022 Posts: 3
    Well, I have already pasted the 40 mark, but not by much. It is great to feel good and be in shape as you get older...that way you don't feel older. LOL Good Luck!:flowerforyou:
  • Kathleen_Hays
    Kathleen_Hays Posts: 15
    You can ABSOLUTELY do it! I'm a 51-year-old, post-menopausal, grandmother of 8, and I'm doing it - so I know you can! All it takes is determination and a goal. You have both - so go for it! :-)
  • Jus_BN_Kim
    Jus_BN_Kim Posts: 5
    My 4.0 is in November... you can do! Stay motivated and moving!!!
  • TammyW18
    TammyW18 Posts: 244 Member
    my goal is to be "FIT for 40" also I too am on the quest to lose 40 lbs... my birthday is in July and started in January. I have lost (before using MFP) 2.5 and only have been using MFP for a little over a week. i currently stopped smoking too 6 weeks smoke free today :). With hard work and focus, anything can be accomplished!
  • Roni_M
    Roni_M Posts: 717 Member
    I'll be 40 in November....hoping to go into my 40s at the same weight I was in my 20s! Still got a ways to go though! =)
  • carpp107
    carpp107 Posts: 99
    I turned 40 in October...made the decision to change my lifestyle the previous February (2011) before my 40th.........To date I'm down 89 pounds and feel great....Lots of support on this site and I'm sure you will make your goal.....The two most important factors in your pursuit will be consistency and discipline......hold yourself accountable to the lifestyle and the weight will fall off!!!!!!
  • dicove
    dicove Posts: 36
    So for all of you out there....how long does it take for the tiredness and cravings to go away? I want to eat a small elephant around 10pm, and my stomach is rumbling....I eat well through the day but never seam to feel full :grumble:
  • Julesh964
    Julesh964 Posts: 51 Member
    I will be 40 in November and determined to be at my goal weight, please feel free to add me would be great to support each other :flowerforyou:
  • dandelion39
    dandelion39 Posts: 514 Member
    I'll be 40 in May, and like you I want to start my fab 40s at a much happier weight! Feel free to add me.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    40?
    You're just a kid - lol
  • tuppence41
    tuppence41 Posts: 18
    Life begins at 40....I'm 41 and loving it. Goodluck with your weightloss!
  • dirtbikegirl5
    dirtbikegirl5 Posts: 391 Member
    I turned 40 last year. Feel free to add me and we can support each other.
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    You CAN do it! I'll be 49 this July, and let me tell you the 40's are the BEST years (so far, lol)! Good luck!
  • CountryGrrrrl
    CountryGrrrrl Posts: 77
    40 was absolutely the BEST year of my life. Look forward to it. I lost 37lbs, started running, dumped an old boyfriend who was dragging me down, ran my first half-marathon, met the man of my dreams, got pregnant for the first time (shocker), and am getting married!!! All because I made a promise to myself. You can do this. Believe in the possibilities....they will more than likely be way more than you expect!
  • Heaven71
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    I'm not pushing 40 anymore; I'm dragging it and gues what!!! It burns calories! LOL

    You got this girl!
  • beltran_y
    beltran_y Posts: 9
    Remember that it's just a number! Stick to your goals and soon enough everyone guessing your age will be way off the mark. Good Luck!!
  • Boingo1
    Boingo1 Posts: 205 Member
    I agree! I will be 49 this year, and my 40's have been MY BEST!!!!

    I understand your goal. I was 90+ lbs overweight at 39, I also had a goal to not be "fat AND forty" at the same time (no offense meant, but that's how I felt). I lost MOST of my weight, but it actually took me 5 months longer to get to my goal. So just keep working it, you will definitely feel better by 40 , even if you don't reach your exact goal!
  • dicove
    dicove Posts: 36
    YOU GUY'S ARE AN AWESOME SUPPORT GROUP !
  • Bunnybeesweet
    Bunnybeesweet Posts: 165 Member
    Are you drinking enough water? I usually have a glass of warm or room temperature water about 30 minutes before eating, and about an hour after. It helps me feel "fuller". (cold water can mess with digestion and that could cause some rumbling too :). Oh and btw, I just turned 40 last month.
  • psiren28
    psiren28 Posts: 530 Member
    Hi, I turned 40 in October last year and it honestly isn't that bad :smile:
    I had a goal to not be fat at 40 and I sort of reached it. I still have a bit to go but I've lost over 50lb and I weighed less on my 40th than I did at 20. I think getting towards 40 gives you a definite goal, it's like a milestone. Best of luck and feel free to add me :flowerforyou:
  • cookiemomlane
    cookiemomlane Posts: 6 Member
    You can do it. One day at a time.

    To help with that hungry feeling in the evenings try to up your water intake and eat more protein/carb mixtures. I use almonds to help me.
  • EMarvie
    EMarvie Posts: 335 Member
    You can do this.. healthy life change takes time - keep your chin up and you'll succeed!

    friend request sent

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