Over 40 needs help!

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  • professorRAT
    professorRAT Posts: 690 Member
    I started strength training when I was 38 (never did much active before that!) and I am now 46 and in better shape than when I was 26! If I can do it, anyone can. But, don't neglect the strength training; it was crucial in my success AND reversed my osteopenia (caused by medication I must take for a chronic illness). Logging food will help too!
  • Blt231112
    Blt231112 Posts: 6
    I'm right there with you but I'm 37...we can help each other! My younger sister signed my up yesterday so this is my new beginning!
  • mdianne58
    mdianne58 Posts: 51 Member
    Like you I never had a problem maintaining my weight until I reached a certain age. It has been hard to lose because I never had to before. This site has helped me to become more knowledgeable about weight loss & living a healthier life. Feel free to add me maybe we can encourage each other along the way.
  • ready2tryagain42
    ready2tryagain42 Posts: 202
    Over 40 here...actually turning 43 tomorrow! I am looking to lose about 80 pounds. Feel free to add me for motivation and support. :)
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    You can add me. Over 40 here and our story's sound the same! I had no issues with weight until I turned 35. Then when I hit 40 it got even worse.
  • kevin3344
    kevin3344 Posts: 702 Member
    It's 99% diet so be sure and log each and every bite. I'll even go a bit further and say it's really about determination, those who succeed have it. I'm 45 and pretty much been between 165-170 lbs since high school. I just ran a marathon this spring. There are no cheat days with me, on MFP or in my life. You can do it!
  • paulywoo
    paulywoo Posts: 169 Member
    SShhh..don't tell anyone but I'm over 40 too. I'd be happy to help you on your journey :-)
  • rmrpender
    rmrpender Posts: 16
    I'm over 40 as well. As soon as I hit 40, everything that used to work to keep my weight in check no longer worked and in 8 years, I put on 40 pounds. A few pounds here, a few pounds there and then one day I looked in the mirror and thought "how in the world did this happen? When did I become the middle aged pudge I promised myself to never become?" So I'm right there with you. I started MFP at the end of May and am finding it quite helpful. Good luck on your journey to a fitter, healthier you.
  • eso2012
    eso2012 Posts: 337 Member
    Welcome! I also posted a "40s thread" when I joined - I will be 44 in July.

    Like you, I was 115 ten years ago and my metabolic rate remained super high till I hit 40. When I finally had an awakening, I was 134, big yikes! Because I had my second kid just before I turned 40, the whole post-natal + age changes + sedentary lifestyle all caught up over night, or so it felt.

    I don't have problem taking off about 10 pounds. Very easy in fact - because when I found the clicks, it started a journey of mindfullness + control + rewards...and I am talking about these 2 things in particular:

    1. MFP! I half-hearted used the Food diary and before I knew it became a habit. For my first phase (I just started phase 2), it was justto get a sense of how much I ate. I had a huge appetite and ate easily 3X men portions (which was fine in my 20s and 30s). So it was very educational..and once I got used to eating a more sensible amount, I knew what it felt like to be functional but not stuffed! Now at phase 2, I am paying more attention to what my diet consists.

    2. Pilates. Since last fall, I have been going to a very professional and supportive studio. I now do pretty intensive stuff 3X a week, and just started TurboFire to up the cardio burn. The former helped me tone up in no time (seriously, far better than weights for me...I used to do weigts a lot) and the latter to get myself on a schedule (which I did not think I needed, so wrong) to remove the fat that's covering the muscles.

    I truly believe that you need to experiement and find that "click" that works for you. Maybe it is running, but it is body weight, maybe it is gym, maybe it is a programme like Turbofire..no matter what, if you find the right one, you wil enjoy and continue and add on as you progress.

    I had spent years reading and researching and frankly I did not get off my butt...looking back, I was just thinking BIG PLANS...and I was so wrong. At least for me. All those super baby steps, almost unnoticeable (like MFP tracking) has resulted ina new person, both mind and body, in about 6 months.

    Sorry for the long post. I am passionate about sharing my experience!

    Friend me if you want, happy to support and hope you can do the same.
  • ajones2469
    ajones2469 Posts: 4 Member
    I am a forty something as well trying to lose. I know I could use some support on here! I know a few people on here but that's it. If I can be of any support let me know!
  • katharineshalia
    katharineshalia Posts: 243 Member
    Add me, I turned 41 a few months back, I Promised myself I'd get healthy etc before I turned 40, so, just a little late there, but all in all the Forties are Fabulous!
  • eso2012
    eso2012 Posts: 337 Member
    Oh, to add, you may want to explore MPF to see what activities members like. I love TRX and Pilates, and learned about Turbo Fire here. I like using MPF boards as my research tools - everyone is very supportive and share their "been there done that" opinion (and questions)...no BS :)
  • Christine1110
    Christine1110 Posts: 1,786 Member
    This site is so helpful! I'm 50 and I'm almost at my new goal.....if i can do it anyone can!!
  • tyfferz
    tyfferz Posts: 4
    Feel free to add me too! I'm about to turn 41 in a matter of a few weeks :)

    My encouragement to you is to take it one day at a time :) There is a good motivational quote for fitness, "It took you more than one day to put this weight on, so it will take more than one day to take it all off...keep going".

    I started back in August with a boot camp trainer and her advice to me was to eat moderately as well as healthy, exercise consistently and don't give up.

    It's now June and I love what I'm doing (Running, High Intensity Interval Training with TRX suspension training).

    Throughout my fitness journey, I actually realized that I love running and have so far entered 2 races (15k and 10k) but I'm a beginner runner :)

    Just don't lose heart :) stay consistent and you'll see progress.:smile:
  • calimoma
    calimoma Posts: 64
    i am turning 40 in september and i am struggling starying on track!! if you need friends add me!!!
  • ldritc
    ldritc Posts: 6
    Feel free to add me! I am also over 40. I used to be able to drop weight by just thinking about it. Now I am working my butt off, except it won't leave!!! I feel your pain!

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