The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    AliNouveau wrote: »

    I'm a fan of dressing up and candy. After Christmas Halloween was always my favourite day. My son has inherited this he wore his Waldo costume yesterday even. I think part of the reason I have always loved skating is the dressing up part for competitions and shows. I have my cat ears already to wear today to curling. My son thinks the new sparkly ones I got are too small and sedate but I gotta ease into it since this is a brand new league I've never played in :)

    Nah. Show them the full you. They'll get used to it. I bet they'll even secretly wish they were so fun loving.
  • mbmart60
    mbmart60 Posts: 16 Member
    dkjk1105 wrote: »
    Monday already people!!! Get this week in gear.
    I was off last week. Could so use another!!!! My pooch is not happy either 😣0c25zb8ekgnk.jpg

  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    mbmart60 wrote: »
    dkjk1105 wrote: »
    Monday already people!!! Get this week in gear.
    I was off last week. Could so use another!!!! My pooch is not happy either 😣0c25zb8ekgnk.jpg
    mbmart60 wrote: »
    dkjk1105 wrote: »
    Monday already people!!! Get this week in gear.
    I was off last week. Could so use another!!!! My pooch is not happy either 😣0c25zb8ekgnk.jpg

    Adorable pup.
  • mbmart60
    mbmart60 Posts: 16 Member
    Thant you! She lives for someone to toss her ball across the room or park.
  • xFunctionalStrengthx
    xFunctionalStrengthx Posts: 4,928 Member
    Wow, well over 100 pages since last I was here....
  • joha5603
    joha5603 Posts: 102 Member
    Good morning everyone! Hope yo'all have a fantastic weekend. I'm sure most of us here are coffee lovers, so here's an interesting article:

    https://www.onnit.com/academy/the-best-time-to-drink-coffee/

    Is there ever a WRONG time to drink coffee?!! (so asks the unapologetic woman with the strong caffeine addiction -- ha ha!)
  • joha5603
    joha5603 Posts: 102 Member
    I swear... now that I'm looking at calories, etc, I'm never hungry, yet never full. It reminds me of when I was pregnant and had gestational diabetes and I had to be so careful with my diet. Essentially I eat like very much like that now, and it's an excellent way to maintain my blood sugar and weight, but I sure miss getting nice and full. I'm about 80-90% off gluten too so I miss a lot of stuff I used to love! -- (good crusty bread, pizza, pasta) -- and no, the GF substitutes just don't cut it. Pardon me, I think I hear the Monday morning WAH-bulance. Wah, wah, wah. Sorry about the whine.
  • Ralphone
    Ralphone Posts: 1,863 Member
    Hope everyone is having a good Monday.
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Well today started with slipping on something in my kitchen and slamming my ankle into the kitchen island. Then I had a Pilates class with a neighbour who is learning to teach. It was nice.

    Then I got to curling and was told in would be heading up the team and being skip. I was terrified but two others helped me out and we didn't totally suck.

    Now I'm debating going and getting my ankle checked since it keeps swelling up
  • xFunctionalStrengthx
    xFunctionalStrengthx Posts: 4,928 Member
    So I'm a bit disappointed. I'm was hoping to find an inexpensive pair of snow shoes to try snow shoe hiking this winter. I don't want to spend a lot because I probably would only get 1 or 2 hikes during the winter and don't know if I'd like it yet.

    After doing some research, I find I'm too heavy for most of them and the ones that would support my weight are very expensive. So I'll put this off until next year or until I meet the weight limit, whichever comes first.

    I hope you can find some too, that does sound disappointing!

    Thanks Amy. I’m probably going to wait until I reach 240 or 235. I figure I need to consider the weight of boots and winter clothing in that 250 limit. I’ll get that before the heavy snows. Then I just need to find an inexpensive set. Used sounds like a good option.

    You can find them out there. I have a pair of 10"x36" off-brand GV snowshoes that I bought from a regional seller. I think I paid about $70USD new for them about six years ago and have only used them a handful of times since the snow hasn't been all that bad. But, I'm considering upgrading one of these days to a much better pair since I enjoy it and go into places that I need more float.
    The downside to being heavy with snowshoes is most companies don't make them, and the ones that do have to charge a lot due to structural reasons.
    If all you're doing is looking to try it out, I'd recommend finding a place you can rent them from. Can your local county or municipality park and recreations department to find out more. Not every place will rent them. But, they might have a recommendation on where.
  • Nicksmom106
    Nicksmom106 Posts: 1,624 Member
    Hello and goodnight friends...I just stopped by to send hugs to those who need them and say I'm so happy today is over... houseguests are leaving tomorrow. And brother in law and new wife will be here Halloween for two days so yeah! I get to entertain again😒. Lol nah it'll be fun. Hey thanks so much for the well wishes too, to they meant the world to me!!!😍. Sweet dreams big day tomorrow getting everyone fed on their way lol...hope your Tuesday is terrific!😎😘 🎉. PS..woo Sox!!!
  • TonyB0588
    TonyB0588 Posts: 9,520 Member
    Hello and goodnight friends...I just stopped by to send hugs to those who need them and say I'm so happy today is over... houseguests are leaving tomorrow. And brother in law and new wife will be here Halloween for two days so yeah! I get to entertain again😒. Lol nah it'll be fun. Hey thanks so much for the well wishes too, to they meant the world to me!!!😍. Sweet dreams big day tomorrow getting everyone fed on their way lol...hope your Tuesday is terrific!😎😘 🎉. PS..woo Sox!!!

    You sound like a busy woman. Hope you still have time for your workouts.

    Please enjoy your week. :)
  • AliNouveau
    AliNouveau Posts: 36,287 Member
    Hello and goodnight friends...I just stopped by to send hugs to those who need them and say I'm so happy today is over... houseguests are leaving tomorrow. And brother in law and new wife will be here Halloween for two days so yeah! I get to entertain again😒. Lol nah it'll be fun. Hey thanks so much for the well wishes too, to they meant the world to me!!!😍. Sweet dreams big day tomorrow getting everyone fed on their way lol...hope your Tuesday is terrific!😎😘 🎉. PS..woo Sox!!!

    Hope you're good Ali. Busy busy busy the best way to be. Keeps the twins out of trouble
  • DonnaKelly79
    DonnaKelly79 Posts: 31 Member
    Turning 40 this June, 40 is the new 20, right?! However, my plan is to tell people that I am 50 so they'll think I look even better ;) lol I am back to MFP again because I downloaded it 4 years ago then apparently abandoned it and gained SEVENTY pounds, geez louise. I have lost 20lbs of this so far since logging on and making the commitment about 40 days ago and things are going amazingly well. Best of luck to everyone out there!!! :)
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    So I'm a bit disappointed. I'm was hoping to find an inexpensive pair of snow shoes to try snow shoe hiking this winter. I don't want to spend a lot because I probably would only get 1 or 2 hikes during the winter and don't know if I'd like it yet.

    After doing some research, I find I'm too heavy for most of them and the ones that would support my weight are very expensive. So I'll put this off until next year or until I meet the weight limit, whichever comes first.

    I hope you can find some too, that does sound disappointing!

    Thanks Amy. I’m probably going to wait until I reach 240 or 235. I figure I need to consider the weight of boots and winter clothing in that 250 limit. I’ll get that before the heavy snows. Then I just need to find an inexpensive set. Used sounds like a good option.

    You can find them out there. I have a pair of 10"x36" off-brand GV snowshoes that I bought from a regional seller. I think I paid about $70USD new for them about six years ago and have only used them a handful of times since the snow hasn't been all that bad. But, I'm considering upgrading one of these days to a much better pair since I enjoy it and go into places that I need more float.
    The downside to being heavy with snowshoes is most companies don't make them, and the ones that do have to charge a lot due to structural reasons.
    If all you're doing is looking to try it out, I'd recommend finding a place you can rent them from. Can your local county or municipality park and recreations department to find out more. Not every place will rent them. But, they might have a recommendation on where.

    I never thought of renting a pair. That would be ideal. Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll look for a local rentals place.
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    Hello and goodnight friends...I just stopped by to send hugs to those who need them and say I'm so happy today is over... houseguests are leaving tomorrow. And brother in law and new wife will be here Halloween for two days so yeah! I get to entertain again😒. Lol nah it'll be fun. Hey thanks so much for the well wishes too, to they meant the world to me!!!😍. Sweet dreams big day tomorrow getting everyone fed on their way lol...hope your Tuesday is terrific!😎😘 🎉. PS..woo Sox!!!


    I know you’re a Red Sox fan too. So enjoy this I got off Instagram. u0v0upmy1kfw.png
  • JBanx256
    JBanx256 Posts: 1,479 Member
    Set up this account forever-ago but just finally decided I'm actually gonna use it. 36 years old here.
  • Anna022119
    Anna022119 Posts: 547 Member
    Good morning peeps! 👋
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    I spent 2 weeks not catching my wife's cold. Last night my luck ran out. I feel like my head got run over by a Mack truck. :unamused: So here I am sitting at work with a box of tissues, a bottle of hand sanitizer, and tea. Any suggestions for getting rid of cold?
  • MaggieGirl135
    MaggieGirl135 Posts: 1,030 Member
    Sorry, Steve, I think that the only answer for you is time.
  • Ryry_78
    Ryry_78 Posts: 15 Member
    40 year old here newbie , not sure how to send a friend request lol, please ad me
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    Sorry, Steve, I think that the only answer for you is time.

    That's what I think too. I was just trying to be an optimist.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    So I'm a bit disappointed. I'm was hoping to find an inexpensive pair of snow shoes to try snow shoe hiking this winter. I don't want to spend a lot because I probably would only get 1 or 2 hikes during the winter and don't know if I'd like it yet.

    After doing some research, I find I'm too heavy for most of them and the ones that would support my weight are very expensive. So I'll put this off until next year or until I meet the weight limit, whichever comes first.

    Check around the ski shops and sporting goods stores. We can rent snowshoes and skis and other gear at the local ski area. A great way to try out snowshoes without spending beaucoup dollars. They have gear for everyone from children to large adults.
  • joha5603
    joha5603 Posts: 102 Member
    [quote=Any suggestions for getting rid of cold?[/quote] But more importantly... why are you at work while you're sick?!!?!
    I use this...
    rrl1n6n59pwf.png


  • salleewins
    salleewins Posts: 2,308 Member
    edited October 2018
    You can be middle aged at 11 if you are going to live to be 22.
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    joha5603 wrote: »
    [quote=Any suggestions for getting rid of cold?
    But more importantly... why are you at work while you're sick?!!?!
    I use this...
    rrl1n6n59pwf.png


    [/quote]

    Thanks. The average cold for me lasts about 10 days. I don’t have that much sick time. I’m using plenty of soap and water and I’m not around a lot of people during the day. If it was worse then a cold I’d stay out.
  • FitnTrimSteve
    FitnTrimSteve Posts: 664 Member
    So I'm a bit disappointed. I'm was hoping to find an inexpensive pair of snow shoes to try snow shoe hiking this winter. I don't want to spend a lot because I probably would only get 1 or 2 hikes during the winter and don't know if I'd like it yet.

    After doing some research, I find I'm too heavy for most of them and the ones that would support my weight are very expensive. So I'll put this off until next year or until I meet the weight limit, whichever comes first.

    Check around the ski shops and sporting goods stores. We can rent snowshoes and skis and other gear at the local ski area. A great way to try out snowshoes without spending beaucoup dollars. They have gear for everyone from children to large adults.

    I appreciate the suggestion. I’m going to call a ski shop I’ve done business with in the past and see what they can offer.
  • SPR86
    SPR86 Posts: 10 Member
    32 here and starting again.
    Need support this time, feel free to add
  • Cattlei
    Cattlei Posts: 5 Member
    A few months from 40 here. Hello! ;)
  • dkjk1105
    dkjk1105 Posts: 107 Member
    Good morning M'agers and Happy Halloween! Don't scare the kids too much tonight.
    Red Sox parade today followed by walking around Boston. 10K step, here I come!