Women in their 40s!

Margee1965

Am 53 been doing gym few month need too loss few stone tone up but need motivation feel free too add me x

Grammytryingtogetfit

Welcome all new ladies!!!! I just cleaned up my friend list so if you need friends for motivation and support, feel free to add me. Just leave me a note about how you came across me.
Just surpassed goal weight this week...WHOOP WHOOP, of course Easter is this weekend............LOL

beachme14

Same here! Passed my goal Wednesday. But not only is it Easter on Sunday, it’s also my birthday. Double whammy. I plan on enjoying the day with family anyway. 46 will be awesome (right?)!

Grammytryingtogetfit

beachme14 wrote: »

Same here! Passed my goal Wednesday. But not only is it Easter on Sunday, it’s also my birthday. Double whammy. I plan on enjoying the day with family anyway. 46 will be awesome (right?)!

Well Happy Early Birthday!!! Enjoy your special day with family!!!!

Spyc1

I'm trying to get my butt back out from under my finger rock and move. I need to lose the dreaded 40-50 pounds from medicine that they just now pulled me off of. Nice, right? Thanks, docs. As if I didn't have enough to deal with after back surgery last June. So, I get that I have to go slow and steady but I'm an impatient sort. So I could use all the support I can get!!! That's where you ladies come in!!!

So happy to find this group!!

mom23mangos

beachme14 wrote: »

Same here! Passed my goal Wednesday. But not only is it Easter on Sunday, it’s also my birthday. Double whammy. I plan on enjoying the day with family anyway. 46 will be awesome (right?)!

Happy early birthday!!

sassywolf2013

Im just starting to take better care of myself and im 40. Everyone can add me as a friend. I can use all the support and motivation.

Grammytryingtogetfit

Good Morning Ladies!!!! Hope everyone has a fabulous Monday

daisyf717

Any chicken or vegetarian meal ideas you want to share? I have been grilling the heck out of it and need some new ideas. Thanks!

melissa6771

Daisy, look up emeril lagasse. vegetarian chili, it's so good! What kind of chicken things are you looking for ? Anything not grilled? New marinade? Does it have to be chicken breasts? I made this, stewed chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots, it's one of my favs and go tos.

daisyf717

melissa6771 wrote: »

Daisy, look up emeril lagasse. vegetarian chili, it's so good! What kind of chicken things are you looking for ? Anything not grilled? New marinade? Does it have to be chicken breasts? I made this, stewed chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots, it's one of my favs and go tos.


Yes, all of the above! New marinades even for grilling

daisyf717

I’d love that stew recipe! (Sorry I’m challenged at these forums so far lol)

melissa6771

For the stewed chicken thighs I got six chicken thighs and I skinned them. Salt and pepper on them. Put a half tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven, and sauté about a cup of chopped onions for a couple of minutes. Put the chicken thighs in meat side down and cook for a few minutes turn them over and cook for a few minutes more. Maybe 5-8 on each side. Add in about 10 to 12 ounces of tomato sauce, Half cup of water and 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Bring it to a simmer and cover and cook for about half an hour. Then I remove the chicken thighs and add six servings of chopped potatoes and choped carrots, mix it into the sauce, nestled thighs back in, cover the pot and cook it for about an hour or until the vegetables are cooked

I have a lot of marinade recipes. I'll try to get them together and post them for you . Here are a couple for now.

Greek dressing/marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup red wine vinegar


The vinegar I put 1/4 cup and then adjust to taste. 3/4 is too much for me. Sometimes I mix in some balsamic too.


Pork tenderloin or chicken marinade. I've done both. If you use this for pork don't leave it for more than half a day or so because of the citrus. I use the balsamic and white vinegar in place of the Apple cider just because I don't like apple cider vinegar

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/amazing-chicken-marinade-29598?ftab=reviews

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trenapowell

Same - 41 and probably the heaviest I have been. I need to lose 20 pounds. It will be a difficult road but I'm ready!

melissa6771

Another favorite of mine for chicken breast is to cut them thin, dust in flour, brown them at little bit of olive oil and garlic. Then add in equal amounts of soy sauce brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is a little bit thick. This is another one that I make a lot. It's absolute delicious and pretty easy. This is a picture of it with rice and green beans

melissa6771

These skinny white chicken enchiladas are really good. I use the corn and wheat tortillas from Trader Joe's to make them.. and I added extra chicken. I think I also put some of the cheese into the tortilla

https://skinnyms.com/skinny-white-chicken-enchiladas-recipe/

randilynn113

Hello ladies! I'm 41 and my weight has been steadily creeping up over the past 2-3 years. Looking for some extra support and motivation and hope to help others that way too. I have about 65-70 lbs to lose. Hoping this time I can reach my goals again! Feel free to add me as a friend!

AdrienneB1111

Hello from Canada! Was going to be in great shape for my 40th... and here I am 8 years later saying the same thing. Ugh. Have 30+ lbs to lose. So far just doing it by diet, but would like to start working out soon when the weather warms up to go outside or I get some motivation to spend evenings at the gym.

My biggest challenge is sticking to it. I usually do great for three or four weeks and then get derailed by little cheats here and there and then slide back into old habits.

Good luck everyone!

Grammytryingtogetfit

Dang you @melissa6771, you and your food porn!!!! LOL I might have to make those enchiladas, those sound YUMMY!!!!

Hope everyone is having a great Monday

Renonelarock

I burnt the crap out of the asparagus but these miracle noodles are awesome!!

melissa6771

@Grammytryingtogetfit You know me and my love for food porn and cooking delicious food that's healthy.

To make the best shredded chicken for anything that needs it or to make chicken salad. Slow poaching. Cut the chicken breast in the thirds, bring a pot of water to a boil and drop the chicken in. Let it come back up to almost a boil, shut it off and cover it for 6 to 8 hours. If I do it in the morning I'll leave it until night and or I do it before bed and take it out in the morning. It makes the best chicken for anything like this. Never dry or rubbery, very moist

daisyf717

Thanks for the ideas!

tinaka2016

Thanks, great tip for chicken @melissa6771 - I tend to over cook it and ends out really dry!

Rach7671

Hi all, I am 46 (argh!!) and need to lose about 60 pounds. I would love some inspiration too so if anyone wants to add me that would be great.

smith_tl33

@melissa6771 thank you for the recipes! I have never considered poaching chicken.

Grammytryingtogetfit

Awesome idea @melissa6771 !!!! - It's all good with the food porn too, You know I love looking at your healthy food.....it makes me drool....LOL

Grammytryingtogetfit

Welcome all new ladies and let's have a Tremendous Tuesday!!!!
I am Meeting with a personal trainer today and so excited

glacierlilly1

Hey Ladies, I'm 46, just on my last 10 lbs as well. Love to have more friends to support each other!

Proudof5more2b

Hi Ladies! I'm 47 with 5 beautiful granbabies. I too am looking for friends, support, and like-minded people to encourage me on this journey. I have quite a bit of weight I need to lose, for many different reasons. Please add me so we can encourage one another!