LOOKING FOR WOMEN OVER 40

Welcome! I will add you. We are all in the same boat. I am thankful that things have subsided for me now that I found what works for me. Breaking out into a sweat was getting embarrassing!

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I am 47 and in the same boat. It's hard to accept that I was once underweight and could still eat anything I wanted. Now the struggle is great. I have only been on myfitnesspal for 1 week but feel hopeful for the first time in a very long time. Please, please add me to your group!!! This peri-menopause thing is for the birds...between the night sweats, sometimes heavy and sometimes lite periods and the mood swings :sad: , I feel like I don't know which end is up. It's so nice to know there are other women out there who are going through the same thing. So looking forward to being in contact with you all!!! :bigsmile:
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Hi am 44 in August - nice and slim uk 12/ 14 untll baby no3 and more after baby 4, now 20 -24 was spoilt by very good hubby now need to sort this overweigh bit out. Need support too its not as easy losing as it was at 30.

I am 48 - same boat - snail's pace but for the first time in my 40s, I'm determined to stick it out. Feel free to add me; I am new relatively new to MFP and haven't really tried to make and "friends" - am doing p90x and joined that group. I'm also going to look for the 40-50s group someone mentioned. Good luck!

Not over 40, but 38 and am experiencing menopause symptoms. Also have hypothyroidism (currently taking two meds for it). Have a difficult time losing weight. Feel free to add me! I am a determined person, and I will gladly cheer you on!

Feel free to add this 49 year old :flowerforyou:

I am soooooo glad I am not alone!!!!!!!!!! I just turned 40 and I feel better and look better than I ever hav. BUT..... I cant seem to loose the rest of my weight. I strugle everyday to balance my food and my weight. Please add me as well. As group of strong woman, we can do anything. RIGHT????!!!!

I'm 45 and have similar concerns over weight loss at this age of slowing metabolism. I would love more friends in the 40+ group as well.

Hi, I'm 53 and have finally hit post menopause, imagine my surprise when I realized the symptoms don't stop! I have 30 pounds to lose and like everyone here says, it becomes increasingly difficult to lose those pounds as you near and pass menopause.

Hi, I'm 39 and I am definitely noticing changes in my metabolism but nothing from menopause yet. I know what you mean about wanting this kind of support/camaraderie. While I'm not 40 yet and cannot offer anything about menopause I am interested in this issue since it will be coming up for me. So even though I fall outside of 40+ you can add me and maybe I can at least offer you some support and encouragement.

Ditto to everything said above! I'm 39 too, would love for you to add me also if you want!

Feel free to add me. This perimenopause thing sucks, doesn't it? I've never had a belly before or found it so hard to lose more weight!

hiya i'm 46 and have already gone thru the menopause and am now on hrt so i know what your going thru

Hi I'm 48 and have had menopause symptoms for a couple of years which have worsened over the last 8 or so months....I have to starve to lose a pound....actually I have to do cardio everyday and stay at 1200 calories to lose<

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which = starving!!!! :grumble:

SUGGESTION: why don't we just start up our own little group and all be friends? We could stay in touch, share our goals, exercise tips, recipes, mini challenges etc?

will follow this thread to see what everyone thinks

Hi I am 42 , the same struggles. Feel free to add me, there is a group Fit, Fab & Over 40

I will add you!

Hi Valerie, add me to your group. I am 46 and have just gained an extra 40 lbs. due to spending many days on the couch due to NO energy. i have been on natural hormone replacement and after 4 months, am feeling much better. now the weight loss begins. Looking forward to being your friend.