Over 40 needs help!

You can add me too. I am also over 40, need to lose about 50 lbs, and also refuse to buy any more size 14 or 16 clothes!!!! I have been on this site for a week, so far so good, and enjoying the message boards. There are many people on here who have lost a lot of weight, so I'm hoping to be one of those success stories one day - I wish you the best in your endeavors to get healthy. Stick with it!

I am just starting exercising and dieting too. I've had two kids in the last 3 years and I'm very motivated to get rid of this weight. I just don't know what to eat and what exercises are the best to do. If anyone can help please do!!

Feel free to add me. The biggest ally you have is MFP. If you are concientious about logging ALL your food and exercise, it really helps you see where you need to put more emphasis.You said you like to eat healthy, that's half the battle. I've eaten pretty healthy for a long time, but my problem was too much healthy. That's whole grain, I can eat that. Nuts are good for me, etc. It's also easy to cheat in little ways if you let yourself. MFP can let you see where that happens. And the database is great. It may take a bit getting used to, how to find things, but almost everything you can think of is there. Your off to a good start. Good luck!

I'm over 40 too. I have been overweight since middle school. I lost 60 + pounds over the course of a year. I went to the doctor: diabetic 1500 cal diet 35-50 carbs daily diet. I walk no less than 3 miles at a brisk pace...using shape music from itunes. (all types of surfaces to keep down the leg pain and shin splints)I am currently working on whittling my middle: I am fixing to start tomorrow with rowing a canoe daily in my 17 acre pond. Let's just hope I can get to the other side.I live too far from a gym so I have to be creative.I also am add/hd so my medication decreases my appetite...which is not a bad thing. I wish I had found out about this 25 years ago. Best of luck!
Don't forget the fiber and count your carbs. Don't sweat the small stuff. If you over eat...walk it off.It's doable.

I am going to be 40 the end of this month. I have had issues with weight most of my life. I lost 87lbs in the late 90's and have gained it all back plus some. I really need to loose about 120 pounds, but I will be happy if I can get 80 lbs off this poor body of mine. I use a Fitbit also which helps me stay motivated. Since I started using MFP, I think it is more motivating to do both. I will send you a friend request because I feel the more support you can have the bette! I did notice that it comes off much slower than it did when I was younger, but I am not in a rush because I did not gain it all back overnight! Good Luck, you can do it!

Over 40 and a new mom... Feel free to add me...

I am 46 and weighed 216 I started to exercise and lost 16 pounds.My son who works in toronto at good life fitness is a personal trainer, he told me about this site and said it was one of the best out there. I joined One week ago May 30th. With his help and the right exercises this week alone I have lost 6lbs. I would like to get down to 140.I do have to say if anyone is determined to loose weight go to a fitness centre and ask for a personal trainer to do a profile on you and talk to you about what you need to do. P.S. the profile and talk is FREE(they can tell actually how much body fat you have)

I'll be turning 40 in a few days, and definitely noticed a huge change in how my body was reacting to different things. Age plays a part in putting on weight, hormones suddenly going in a different direction, slowing metabolism. It takes more time and effort to lose the weight and regain a high fitness level, but it can be done!!! Don't give up, just keep trying, and it will happen. Good luck to you, there is alot of great advice on this site and great support.

Me, too. Over 40 and have noticed that it gets harder and harder to keep it off. I've been using MFP for just over two weeks and it's been helpful. I've got a few friends so far - all positive people with encouraging things to say. Feel free to add me as a friend. Strength in numbers!

I am over 60 and have been here a while and have had some moderate success. but I can always use some encouragement and give some back to you!

I am 46, a fitness nut, but I have had my struggles. Got back on track this Jan. MFP is awesome. Feel free to add me. I log daily...good or bad...I log it....after all I am human and have my "bad" days as well as good. I try each day to inspire others in their fitness goals... while pushing myself to new ones. In my alternate universe I am a personal trainer

You can add me, I am trying once again to get control and lose some weight hoping this time it will stick, but today I am obsessing about food.

I am over 50 and today is my 120th day on MFP and I have lost 70 pounds. The thing the is most important is that everything that goes in your mouth MUST be recorded - I don't care how small you think it is. All those little this won't matter will keep you from losing weight - if you eat it - count it - seriously - and don't give up - everyday is important - keep pressing forward - you can do this - we are all in it together and we all know we are doing it because everyone keeps pressing us forward - here for you anytime - Debra

Please feel free to add me. I find it very helpful to have friends who are supportive and encouraging.

I think making up your mind and getting started is the most difficult part. Once you see 5 or 10lbs gone you will be motivated to continue at least that's how it was for me- activity is the key. 40+ here also so add me if you like. Good luck.