Fit by Forty!
 

I'm 39 and plan to be fit by forty! I did it 3 years ago and plan to do it again. It is so hard for me to look at myself in the mirror. I know in my heart that I am double the size I was three years ago. I lost 40 lbs. in 3 months then. I can't get myself to get on the scale, but I am wearing a 1x now. I have been on a diet a week now. I'm seriously depressed over my weight gain. I would love to have a "diet buddy" to talk to and compare notes. :)

Hi jenn and welcome to 3FC!

Hugs
Michelle

Thanks!

I am so impressed by your weight loss! How did you do it???!!!

Thank you so much :)

I count calories, I eat healthy, nutritious foods and I exercise :)

How many calories a day? I am on a low fat diet. That seems to be the one that works for me. It's just doing it. I think I just love food too much...I'm only in my second week; but that is better than still eating everything I want to.

Hi Jenn, I started my (most recent but truest) journey to a healthier being last year right around my 38th bday.

this august will be my one year anniversary of maintenance.

stick around, it's all good :)

You'll do great! I just did the same thing last year for the same reason, and we started a similar size. It's a great gift to give yourself.

Do you have any suggestions for meal planning/exercise?

Originally Posted by JulieJ08:
You'll do great! I just did the same thing last year for the same reason, and we started a similar size. It's a great gift to give yourself.

You are right; weight loss is a great gift to give yourself. That's a great way to think of it. It's hard to stay on a diet though. I'm just not totally dedicated to diet mode yet.

Originally Posted by jenn:
How many calories a day? I am on a low fat diet. That seems to be the one that works for me. It's just doing it. I think I just love food too much...I'm only in my second week; but that is better than still eating everything I want to.

I do calorie cycling. My range is from 1200-1600 depending on what activities I am doing that day.

Originally Posted by chunkychic:
I do calorie cycling. My range is from 1200-1600 depending on what activities I am doing that day.

I have never heard of calorie cycling. hmmm....interesting. Do you exercise every day? If so, how long and what type?

Originally Posted by jenn:
I have never heard of calorie cycling. hmmm....interesting. Do you exercise every day? If so, how long and what type?

I do cardio 1 hour 5-6 days a week and strength training 3 days a week (upper, lower, core).

Hugs
Michelle

:wave: Hi Jen,
Welcome aboard.
I too wanted to be fit & fabulous before turning 40 & by golly I done did it! I am now 42 and still rockin the new and improved me. You can do this, with a lil effort all things are possible. For me working out daily and weightlifting keep my pounds at bay. Best of luck to you, pick a food plan and exercise plan and follow it thru and you can also be fit at 40 and beyond.. YOU CAN DO IT! :D

Originally Posted by SunshineCA:
Hi Jenn! :wave: Welcome! :)

Thanks, Sunshine! Living in CA I'm sure you are in your bathing suit a lot. That's great will power in itself. Today is day 8 for me. I think I'm having a difficult time because I am still mad at myself for gaining all of my weight back. I worked out every day for 5 months and dieted myself down to a size 6. I guess I have to get over that and take one day at a time. What are your dieting strategies?