Wishful thinking at 45?

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Heatherbell1978 · 05/07/2023 20:31

I'm 45 and I've never felt as old and frumpy as I do now and I suspect this is my due to my weight gain. I'm not overweight but just look dowdy.
In my youth I was a real gym bunny, fit, healthy, size 8. I managed to get body back reasonably well post DS aged 36 but since DD aged 39 it's all gone downhill - too tired, too busy, lockdown etc, lots of excuses to not do much. I'm on holiday now and feel awful in a bikini and just can't be bothered making myself look nice in the evenings. We have a new gym opening near us soon - is it possible to overhaul my body at this age and be fit, slim and motivated again? I'm also peri menopausal which I suspect plays a part too.

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Mintine · 16/07/2023 12:35

@StellaJohanna I wonder if you could share your diet and exercise routine as I am also 51 but have 4 stone to lose and I want to exercise at home. I’ve got a kettlebell but I wondered what weights you use etc, as you look so fabulous, you have inspired me!
thank you

TwoProngedFork · 19/07/2023 13:21

MsNorris · 08/07/2023 18:55

46 here, FT job, 2 kids, I train 6 days a week. Monday to Friday I get up at 530am and train for about 45 mins, 2 days Caroline Girvan, 2 days cardio at the gym and 1 day 8km run.
on Saturday I park run, I usually win my age group and finish in the top 10 ladies.

I’m not naturally athletic, no sports at school and did nothing in my 20s - I’ve just got here through being consistent and committed.

You can do it OP!

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Soo inspiring. Thank you for sharing @MsNorris
I just discovered Caroline G thanks to other posters mentioning her - game changer.

3luckystars · 23/07/2023 10:17

@StellaJohanna
more than any post I have ever read or seen, you photo has totally inspired me.
it has stayed with me all week and I can’t get that image of you out of my head.

Thank you. I really mean that.

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