I'm next!

Hi, I'm a 48 yo, married for 30 years (in May), and the mother of two daughters, grandmother of a sweet 8 month old boy and expecting another grandbaby in October. I had my kids quite young, when I was 18 and 22, and my metabolism was a furnace. It had to be: I gained 80 pounds with my first - lost it all by 4 months postpartum, and 65 pounds with the second - it took 7 months to lose it all that time. I've been active throughout my life with periods of being sedentary. I'm on a medication that is known to result in weight gain and I've gained 30 pounds over the past five years. I am a breast cancer survivor of almost 9 years and went into immediate menopause after a full hysterectomy at age 40.

Nighttime eating can be a real challenge for me. I am convinced I am, literally, addicted to sugar (once I start I cannot stop). I am in love with Kettlebells and work out with them 4-5 days/week. I have a Kettlebell trainer come to my home one morning a week. My DH and I also take Pilates reformer classes one morning a week.

I am a therapist and work part time. I have a lot of free time - not used productively many times! I've lost 5 pounds in two weeks and seem to be more motivated with the nicer weather and increased sunshine.

That's me....Who's next?

Hi I am 42 yrs old, married for 20 years and have about 30lbs that I really need to get off. I am a runner who have trained for 2 1/2 marathons. A surgery gone bad has left me without exercise for two years. have slowly gotten back into execise and running since the Fall, lots about 10lbs and and now struggling to get the rest off. I too feel that I am adicted to sugar!! I loce anything sweet and once i start eating i just cant seem to stop.

I am just getting into the routine of getting to the gym before work, which means getting up at 5AM. after work I coach different sports so no time for me then.

well that's my story!!

Hi to all. I am a mother of two girls one that will be 10 and another to be three soon. Married for 12 years. When I met my husband I was 124lbs after having my last child I was 38 and my weight was at its highest at 172. Now I am 41 and premenopausal and finding that it is very hard to lose the weight. I am down to 146 and still would like to lose 20 more pounds. I am on a mission to be fit for my kids and my husband who has also joined in to lose weight and now we are doing it together.

Hello everyone! I'm not 40 yet but will be in may of this year so I hope you don't mind me joining now. I need to shed about 90 pounds and I'm going to work hard getting it off. I'm married and it's been hard watching what I eat when the hubby isn't watching his intake UGH!!! I hope everyone had a nice weekend

Hi Everyone! I am a 40yr old.... need to lose about 50lbs or so. I am the mother of 22yr old daughter and the "Nana" of the cutest little granddaughter! I have let myself get out of shape for several years now and am trying to get it back together. I would love the support of this group ...

hi all, I am 41, the mother of a 22 y.o. son and a 12 y.o. daughter. i like some of you am realizing its a bit harder to lose when you hit your 40's. i used to be able to drop weight with little to no effort. i am determined to work as hard as is necessary to reach my goals. i have found that some workouts are hard on my "old knees" ( my 32 y.o. fiance jokingly calls them) maybe as time goes on they will get better.

Just turned 46, mother of 12 & 9 year olds, with hubby nearly 20 years. Obese most of my life (331 highest weight) but now about 20 pounds from my UGW (165) and I'm in the best shape of my life. I know what has worked for my body but I'm also always researching/questioning/experimenting. The emotional work continues and its the hardness part to mend. Why do I allow these cravings/urges to take control? Why do these unhealthy eating habits persist & dominate? How can I live where food is fuel and is enjoyed but its not an obsession to be micro-managed? I intend to live a fit and fabulous life in my 40s and beyond so I'm willing to put in the work to figure me out. Since returning to MFP on Dec. 2, 2011 I've had amazing support and success losing nearly 50 pounds. I so glad we get to share this next phase together...Feel free to add me.

Hello my name is Wendy and I am 41 and single. I have a daughter 22, a son 18 with asperger's, and a 2yo grandson. I am twice divorced and last november my first ex-husband passed away and my diet went out the window. We weren't close but we had a son together. I guess I was just grieving with my children. I am now trying this fitness pal and so far I'm not doing to great on it. I really need to work on consistentcy. My thyroid is underactive and I was hoping that my lack of weight loss was due to that. I have rosecea so I have thought of alkline diet. I even tried being a vegetarian but after a few days I had no strength left. I look forward to reading about everybody's experiences and ideas;)

Hi, my name is Karen and I am 49. I am excited to beable to connect with people around my age, because your age can factor in some differences when trying to lose weight. Feel free to friend request me also, I could use the motivation and support as well as give it. My goal is to lose about 35-40lbs. I just started in March and have lost 2 lbs so far even tho I have been eating right and kicking butt 3 days at the gym. I have 2 grown children and 2 granddaughters and a grandson, loves of my life!!!

Hi, I'm 46 years old. I have 4 children and 2 grand kids . I have 50+ lbs to lose. MFP is helping to control my calorie intake. Haven't been able to hop on the exercise wagon yet. This group looks like it will be a great source of support and encouragement !