Any over 40's out there!
You know you hear it all the time. "The older you get the harder it is to lose wieght." or "It will caught up to when hit your 30's" It is a well known fact that as your metabolism slows down. I've only been on this website 4 days and I have looked around some but didn't come across anything yet for some of us older ones trying to lose wieght! I was just on find your twin and noticed that mostly younger crowd signing in there. Couldn't go through 90 pages to find some my age. Thought I'd start a thread to find a buddy of similiar age and stats geared to motivate those of us with the Age challenge.
So here is mine
AGE: 45
Height 5'3 or 5'4 (been a while since I measured my self)
Wieight: 206lb
Build: Large (I think by the wrist test)
Weight Goal:135 -
Non Weight Goal - Working out 5 times a week doing at least 30-60 minutes of cardio or swimming and weights 2-3 times a week for 40 minutes,
Anyone out there that is similiar and would like to work at motivating each other!
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Would it be OK if I joined this group?
pjlittlefr - you and I have e-mailed in the past.. sad to hear about your ortho issues. chiropractor might not be a bad way to go. I have used an accupuncturist in the past (I am from OR just a wee bit north from the land of the fruits and the nuts...)
AGE: 44 (just turned in early June so it's hard to remember sometimes..)
Height 5'4 (I am sticking with that even thought I think I might have lost a 0.5)
Weiight: 192.2 (last weight in was about 10 days ago)
Build: Medium
Weight Goal:150
Non Weight Goal: Continue to run half, full, and trail advenure runs (30 to 50 mi) with out injuries. Be able to maybe wear a two piece suit (OK that's shallow but it would be nice..)
I live in OR with my husband, my daughter (from when I was single) and my stepson (both kids are 8 yr old)
I started my weight loss journey in 2004 probably @ 260 and have lost then taken breaks and then lost and taken breaks. Now it's time for the final assault and so far I have lost 10lbs but it has been slow.
Thanks.
Hey there...Looks like a fun group. I'll join...I started in Feb of this year. Believe it or not, I lost 40 pounds in 9 weeks by eating around 1500 cals and walking a few miles every day. Went from a size 42 to a size 38 pants and felt really good about myself. So good that I lost the motivation to keep trying. It wasn't as important as I felt great. I also went on a photography trip out west through Utah and Arizona which didn't help.
I have went up and down a couple of pounds since then and as of this morning I am still 228 which is 42 pounds lost. I think I am ready to make a run at 199. The problem is that I have a couple of vacations coming up and that really make it difficult.
I have no real goal date to get to 199. I just need to stay motivated, realize that there will be set backs along the way and most importantly do not get frustrated.
Current stats:
Age: 41, will be 42 on Aug. 1
Height: 6' Large frame
Starting weight: 270
Current weight: 228
Goal weight: 199
non-weight goal: trail hike 3 miles a day at least 5 days a week. Buy myself a new Harley Davidson when I get to 199!!
cawilder and tsjej welcome to the group. You most certainly can join. Hope that by joining you will get gain some friends and lose some pounds. Cawilder I already have you as a friend but I will add tsjej. I usually do a progress report on Mondays. My hope is that others will feel free to share their progress. I try to keep it positive but at times we all need to "vent" when are having a bad week. That is definitely mine right now.
Cawider and Rachelhubert I have seen a chiropractor - I have herinated discs and arthritis in three places in my back. I got to tell you nothing has helped me like the swimming and exercising. I feel a little better for all of 30 minutes after an adjustment then my neck muscles seem to spasm again. When I'm exercising that seems to lessen some what. Thanks for the advise though. I just can't afford going every week. My insurance won't pay for frequent visits!
Anyway hope all you others are doing good. These forums are good as far as they go. But seriously if any one chose to just give up and not do cc anymore then they can just drop out of site. So let's try and message or check up on one another once in a while. Life will happen and sometimes we get discouraged but it helps to have someone reminding us of our goal to get healthy and lose weight. To help us get back on track.
Hope you have room for one more! I'm slacking a little lately and need all the motivation I can get!
Goal Weight: 160
Startng Weight: 189
Current Weith: 176
Non Weight Goals: To live an active life and keep my priorities (family) straight!
Hi all - I'm married with two kids and live on Long Island, NY. I work full time (commute 3 hrs a day) and my kids are very involved in sports - so extra time for me is limited! I'm trying to focus on getting in exercise whenever I can. Instead of sitting and watching my daughters games I'll play catch with my son, while I watch and vice versa at his games. The more active I've been the better I feel! Hope to keep it going throughout the summer!
Hi guys - pjlittlefr it sounds like you are somewhat better. Swimming/just being in a pool is great for back problems and arthritis.
I think the idea of checking up if we drop out of site is good. Sometimes you need a kick in the pants or an understanding voice to get you or keep you motivated.
I am trying to think of this as a life change. Did the journey thing - got to the end - lost around 90 lb and ended up back at the same weight as I was at the start. There is no end. (Boy that sounds really depressing) Making small changes each day will add up. I'm in this to get more healthy and stay that way.
Enough of my soapbox. -Welcome missykris1,cawilder and tsjej.
Jen
jkppt,
Are you doing things differently this time to lose the weight?
I look at the weight game as one of learning about myself tremendously. I am pretty sure that I gained my weight - 140 to 260 (from 1991 to 2004) because I was shielding myself (from what, I am not sure..) I also spent alot of time worrying about others and satisfying their needs. I was under enormous stress at work and chasing more and more promotions.
I think it was helpful for me to look at the reasons why I was weighing what I was weighing and also examining the process of how I was losing weight.
I feel that using CC I have had to make myself accountable for balancing my eating and exercise and investing in ME. It has been a hard transition for me. I was used to saying - oh, I have to get home to make dinner and get everything done - and now I ask my husband to feed the kids while I go to the gym. I make myself food that makes me feel good and I order custom things at a restaurant that is what I want to eat.
Just a soap box from me. Hope it helps.
cawilder - It does help. I am doing things differently this time. Last time I was going to WW but was not the poster child for the points program. I exercised excessively - everyday at least and sometimes 2 times/day at the gym. Not a realistic pattern. I also had a lot of stressors in my life after I reached my goal which made maintenance hard. That being said I do accept almost all responsibility for the weight gain. I do blame some on severe hormonal imbalances. Got that fixed now :)
Doing CC, weighing food faithfully, logging food and activity does make you more accountable. I can not exercise to the extreme this time around but I think that's a good thing. I think I'll be able to continue the activity when I make goal because I am enjoying it not beating myself up with it. I can see myself being able to continue this way of life indefinitely as it really is a lifestyle change not a diet.
I'm also setting small goals which makes the weight loss more manageable.
I also like CC because you see so much support and success and that really motivated me.
Thanks for your thoughts. I really does help-Jen
Yeah I remember losing weight by being a gym rat. It felt good but you are right with everything in my life now that is impossible.
I have lost 11 pounds over 2 months - while it is much slower than I would like I feel like I have done it within the framework of my life. I am learning about what I have to do to be healthy for the rest of my life. Honestly, the forums have also helped enormously for me which I have never had before. I was never comfortable with WW and attending meetings. I did jenny craig and hated the food and my meal being dictated. I did the 500 calorie diet...
I think it is great - your attitude is wonderful!
Keep going.
"When you change the way you see things, the things you see will change!"
Hello everyone, I am a "nubie" to this cc thing! I normally workout every January thru April, May the very longest and get to my size of 10 (looking at the scale is not something i like to do - i have my doctor do it once a year for me) and feel great until after the Holidays and I start again. Guess what, this year, it didn't happen - the inches did not come off - it got packed on even worse than ever! Now at the beautiful age of 44 almost 45, i am scared! Don't want to end up with an 18wheel tire around the middle, the spear was bad enough but do-able...okay enuff for now...here are my stats:
Age:45 (Aug. 15th - Yip-pieee)
Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 189
Current Weight: 180 (since last Monday - CC and working out harder)
Goal Weight: 135/140
Non Weight Goal: To feel good in the skin i'm in - no matter WHAT i'm wearing! and to quit smoking but 8/15 and stop for good!
Thanks
Happy Friday all!
I think becoming a gym rat is a bad idea. Been there, done that - definitely lost the weight but burned out in about a year and put the weight back on. I still belong to a gym and go regulary but don't feel the need to go everyday or put in such an exhausting exercise. I prefer to go now and get on the treadmill, walk fast on an incline or jog. I don't feel I have to run like a maniac. The weight is still coming off (of course not as fast) but I enjoy my workouts more than I used to. I walk for longer than I would run but I don't feel like I'm killing myself anymore. I lift light weights and do situps. I'm 41 - I'm not looking to look like a 20 yr old - just a fit, slim, helathy mom!
Hi! I will be 47 in September, weigh in at 188-190 ,, am 5'6", with a goal wright of 135 as well. I quit smoking last in December last year and when I went off the Chantix I rapidly gained 20 pounds. I had joined the gym in Jan and was working out 4x a weeks- cardio and weights. Then my blood pressure went up, and my energy and motivation evaporated!
My goal is to get off the blood pressure meds I started last month; to avoid the familiy history of diabetes; to honor my gluten free-diet, and get back to my "Factory settings"
I get up each morning and work out before work; which is working much better for me. I am not losing pounds but lost 7 body inches in two weeks @ last week's measure/weigh in. Love the eliptical and weights six days a week. I do yoga one day a week, and walk and play on Sunday!
Hi all,
Welcome to all the new people!
Checking in for weigh in day. Over all did well with the exercise and eating but scales are still reading the same. I am trying not to get too worked up because I know I am doing what I can.
Just started with hormone replacement therapy so I am curious to see how this will affect the scales.Anyone on them or have been on them out there? Would appreciated any comments.
Baseball playoff for my boys are starting this weekend and it will be busy. Hope the weather holds out. We have been having some wicked storms lately and the weatherman says more to come this weekend.
Wish you all a great weekend - Jen
Hopefully your group is not too full. I need all the support and motivation I can get, and please feel free to call on me anytime!
Here are my stats:
Age: 42
Ht: 5'8"
SW: 211
CW: 195 (lost 3 lbs. this week! Whoo hoo!)
GW: Not sure, I am taking it 10 pounds at a time. CC says, 148.
Thanks!
I weigh in at 178.6! I am headed in the right direction!!! Can't wait to see 175 show up. I'm so close to my goal of 160 lbs. :D
Been hittin the gym regularly and walking, biking and alittle weight training. Seems to be helping alot.
Have a nice weekend! :)
This post topic is a little old, but on the over 40 set... I'm well past that. I just found this CC site after my daughter told me about it. I want to get down to 114 lbs. It's been more than twenty years since I've seen that figure on my scale's readout.
I am a teacher in Japan with my own school. My schedule varies from day to day, and I teach from morning to 9:30 pm. Such an erratic work schedule has made my weight gain accelerate. But, I am determined to do something about it. I am only on day 6 of this weight loss journey. Any insights or thoughts for motivation would be welcome.
Height: 5 ft.
Wrist size: medium
Highest weight: 187 lbs.
Current weight: 167 lbs.
Goal of losing 10 lbs. first of all and then setting new goals until I reach my End Goal of 114 lbs.
kyashiis
Hi I would LOVE to join your group. I am 45 years old with 2 kids and feeling the weight piling on. I am an exerciser but I have a hard time recording my food intake. I had lost 5 inches in my waist but have since not been able workout ike would like. So I am afraid to measure. I have gained a few pounds since April and am not happy about that. I REALLY need a good group to chat with. Looking forward&n bsp; to motivating you all as well as myself staying on track.
Height. 5'6
weight 207
goal. 10 pd goals but eventually getting to 160
non weight gaol.........fitting into a pair of pants that feel comfy, recording my food and maintain an exercising schedule of 4-5 times a week... Even if it is Just moving more
I am still learning how this cc works. So I may have some questions as we go.....
I am all for joining this group. I am recently 48 and weigh 243 pounds. I have two teenagers that will be leaving the next in about 2 years. I have been a single mom since they were 2 and 3 years old, so I'm not so sure the empty next syndrome will hit hard. I'm ready for a break! (as long as they visit and call often!)
In any event, I'm ready to get the weight off and live my 50's like I'm 16 years old again! (But much wiser)
Anyway...I'm just starting and I am ready for all the motivation I can get!
djmommy - I'm 43 (lookin at 44 in Jan), 5'6" and my goal is 160 also. I started at 236 lbs and I currently weigh about 177. It's TTOM now, so I don't know where I am at the moment! I gain so much water weight during this time I don't dare get on the scale yet!
lesalorraine - welcome to the group too! I'm glad to see some new faces here! You'll like it here. We're a friendly bunch! :D
Welcome to the new members.
leslorraine: Golly, I wish I was facing the empty nest.. I love my children. However, my children are 8 years old... Another 10 years!
Well after all the upheaval of the past few weeks is calming down and so I getting into a normal schedule and my eating is getting back to normal - the cravings are starting to go away! Stress eater...
I don't think I have the strength to get on the scale and see it not budge or go up... I will in the next few days.
Take care.
