I turn 40 in October and need to lose weight BAD

[goin2rock40]

Hello,

I am looking for people who are in my age bracket and are trying to lose weight. I have about 140lbs to lose. I am having a really hard time with my weight and I am starting to get up there in age so I know it is not going to get any easier. I am looking for encouragement and hope to help others in the same way. I have lost weight before but the keeping off seems to be where I am falling short:(

DeAnna

[MLad]

Hi DeAnna, I am also turning 40 this year and I am trying to lose 100 pounds.  I have already lost 12 since I joined fitbit Dec. 31.  Feel free to add me as your friend if you wish.  A journey is always easier with friends to cheer you on.  🙂

Mary

[Rubyrocks75]

Hi Im also turning 40 this year (dec). I startted doing slimmingworld last year and lost around 30lbs, ive lost another 7 since getting my fitbit, healthy eating and moving more i guess, I dont go to the gym but i do like walking, i track my calories on MFP too. id like to lose another 30lb before the big 40 arrives! Feel free to add me 🙂

[LilyBethSmith]

In January of 2012, I stepped on the scale at 285 pounds, just 12 days shy of my 40th birthday.  Over the past 3 years, I've lost 133 pounds.  It CAN be done.  Yes, it's taken me 3 years, but just keep in mind that you didn't put it on fast, so taking it off may take some time.  Just know that it can be done.   🙂

[goin2rock40]

That is awsome!!! what was your biggest challenge? what would be your best tip? are you still keeping all your goals in tack?

[goin2rock40]

So we will do this...I hurt myself a week ago. This is the dumbest thing every I got a exeriseball and sat on it for 2 days straight and then my left side was in so much pain. but anyways I am recovering from that. I guess a little to much to soon. LOL but I want to start moving!!

[goin2rock40]

what is slimmingworld?

[Rubyrocks75]

Slimming world is a healthy eating plan, little changes to you diet so you eat less fat etc.

[goin2rock40]

i will have to look into that:) never heard of it.

[LilyBethSmith]

My biggest challenge is keeping my eating habits in check when I'm stressed.  Best tip--- write down everything you eat and BE HONEST.  You're less likely to eat 3 cookies if you know you have to write it down, and if your weight loss stalls you can look back and honestly assess where you went wrong.

[hilltop_candles]

I've got to agree with tracking everything you eat.  I also use MFP - wow - who knew???

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi LilyBeth

I don't bring home sweets like cookies so I don't have that option but healthy ole nuts have lots of calories. Writing it all down is hard but it works for me and keeps me conscious of what I'm thinking about eating. I love the message that I'm under my allotted cals. for the day. I end up going up and my stairs to add floors and steps if I'm short of steps. It is such a trip to know that you aren't doing this alone.

When I'm stressed I sometimes write about it and it uses my hands and attention and sometimes it really helps. 

Your success is inspiring. 

All the best,

Barbara 

[goin2rock40]

I have been using that as well...It is really helping me out a lot that is for sure!

[2Kings4me]

Add me to the "turning 40 this year and need to lose weight bad" club!!!     I wish I had the magic answer...I am new to this whole Fitbit world and would love some Fitbit friends!