Women in their 40s!

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  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    @melissa6771 - I tried to make the calzones this weekend. While not a total disaster I did something wrong with the dough. I used equal parts flour and yogurt, but I think I needed more flour. It was falling apart.
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 255 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Happy Monday, everyone. I had a little trouble sticking to my plan this weekend, but today is a new day.

    Me too! I have the hardest time recording food on the weekends.
  • idamgreen15
    idamgreen15 Posts: 12 Member
    GOOD AFTERNOON Y'ALL! I'm 44 this time around (2nd time trying) here on MFP. And I need to lose 26 lbs. Just to say I'm under 200. Then when I get there I'd like to lose another 25. But realistically 26 sounds better than 50. So anyway, my husband works out of town for weeks at a time and I do so awesome while he's gone. Like this last time (he's still gone by the way) I've lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks. But he'll be home on Saturday and then I know he's gonna wanna go eat here and there. Let me add my willpower is out the window! Also he has no problems losing or keeping the weight off. He's got muscles for days. Okay so I hope I've found "THE SPOT" for motivation, tips and tricks! Good luck to all!
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    I am 43 and lost about 50 pounds 7 years ago. I went to nursing school while working full time nights and gained about 20 back. Right now I need to lose about 25 pounds to get down to 150 (at 5'6" that's within my healthy weight range). I wear a FitBit Charge 2 and usually make my 10,000 step goal or more. Five days of the week I am up at 5:00 walking (more like being dragged by) my two huskies with my husband, who is much more disciplined than me. We go 2.5 to 3 miles each morning. My problem is I get tired of tracking and stop doing it, and I go out and eat stupid stuff I shouldn't during lunchtime at work. I'm looking to add weight training into my routine and to help my 15 year old daughter who is not happy with her body lose some weight in a healthy way with mom as a supportive accountability partner. If you'd like to add me, I'll do my best to be a good partner. :)
  • duskyjewel
    duskyjewel Posts: 286 Member
    edited May 2018
    PS my favorite healthy recipe website is http://www.skinnytaste.com

    Delicious food that uses real ingredients, and also easy to track because tons of people have already put the recipes into MFP.
  • wendyanne26
    wendyanne26 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, I've recently turned 46 and I'm just starting on this journey.
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
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    WOW, there's a lot of new ladies here!!!!
    Happy Monday everyone, Hope you all have a Marvelous Monday :)
  • Leeah77MFP
    Leeah77MFP Posts: 25 Member
    Just turned 41! Feel free to add me too
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    @mom23mangos you can do 2/3 cup flour to 1/2 cup yogurt. The best way to make the dough workable is to do it in a mixer with the dough hook. I mix it for a couple minutes, get the loose flour from the bottom into the dough, then let the mixer go on medium until the dough starts to ball up and come off the hook. If you do it by hand you have to knead it pretty well otherwise it's a little harder to work with. You'll get the hang of it... I should make a video of myself making it. LOL
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    edited May 2018
    @melissa6771 - I tried to make the calzones this weekend. While not a total disaster I did something wrong with the dough. I used equal parts flour and yogurt, but I think I needed more flour. It was falling apart.

    I got it right this time! I used more flour. OMG, it's amazing!!! The calzone was a little too doughy for me, but the pizza was incredible. The kids heartily approved of both!


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  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    @mom23mangos you did great on both! The calzone dough probably just needed to be rolled out a little thinner. The pizza is better I think anyway. That's why I haven't made the calzone again. I did make the steak and cheese into a pizza as well.
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    I think it depends what kind of yogurt you use too! If it's wetter, you need more flour. The fage is very dry, triple strained.
  • ltlsnbl75
    ltlsnbl75 Posts: 36 Member
    Hi I'm Gen almost 43. Looking to lose about 15 pounds myself
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
    Dang it @mom23mangos and @melissa6771 I guess I am going to have to jump on that 2 ingredient dough bandwagon :):) I was going to try it tonight since it's Tuesday and Hubby normally has pool, but he has a night off :/:/
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
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    Happy Tuesday Ladies!!! Let's get out there and kick some booty today :):)
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
    Dang it @mom23mangos and @melissa6771 I guess I am going to have to jump on that 2 ingredient dough bandwagon :):) I was going to try it tonight since it's Tuesday and Hubby normally has pool, but he has a night off :/:/

    @Grammytryingtogetfit what are you saying? Hubby doesn't like pizza???? Divorce him! [/quot
    I know right!!!!!! LOL
  • daisyf717
    daisyf717 Posts: 57 Member
    duskyjewel wrote: »
    PS my favorite healthy recipe website is http://www.skinnytaste.com

    Delicious food that uses real ingredients, and also easy to track because tons of people have already put the recipes into MFP.

    I love all of her recipes too! I think my favorites are the Mexican cauliflower rice and lasagne soup.
  • Grammytryingtogetfit
    Grammytryingtogetfit Posts: 672 Member
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    Happy Hump Day Awesome Ladies!!! Got my Ab/Core day in early this morning and feeling Great!!
  • kenkel4
    kenkel4 Posts: 60 Member
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!

    Sending good thoughts your way! Hugs....
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!

    Positive thoughts and prayers to you. Mine are 19 and 16 and I understand your struggles. Hugs to you. Here for you if you want an ear or shoulder.
  • neepex27
    neepex27 Posts: 51 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!
    Oh no! My boys are 19 and 16. I hope tomorrow is a better day for you all.
  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 159 Member
    Sorry, I've not posted on here for a while.

    Happy Thursday all, let's make today count and smash those goals!

    Bouncing back with a spin class at 12.30 and I've per booked Saturday's pump session.
  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 159 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!

    I always assumed that being a parent would become easier, but unfortunately not, it just brings a whole lot off new challenges - positivity and prayers sending your way!

  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 159 Member
    daisyf717 wrote: »
    duskyjewel wrote: »
    PS my favorite healthy recipe website is http://www.skinnytaste.com

    Delicious food that uses real ingredients, and also easy to track because tons of people have already put the recipes into MFP.

    I love all of her recipes too! I think my favorites are the Mexican cauliflower rice and lasagne soup.

    Lasagna soup sounds intriguing, I'll have to check it out.
  • kenkel4
    kenkel4 Posts: 60 Member
    Thanks for the support everyone. I have two girls age 23 and 18. The 23 teaches 3rd grade and is pretty self sufficient. The 18 year old is awesome but has had a few bumps in the road this Spring. I know it will get better.
  • Spaffdavidson
    Spaffdavidson Posts: 117 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Thanks for the support everyone. I have two girls age 23 and 18. The 23 teaches 3rd grade and is pretty self sufficient. The 18 year old is awesome but has had a few bumps in the road this Spring. I know it will get better.

    It does get better. I was having problems with my oldest daughter too. Then she went away to university last year and things have totally changed. She's always been a very independant person so getting out on her own is what she really needed.

    It will get better. Deep breaths....count to 10....and if all else fails a good kickboxing class works wonders ;)
  • AgileK9
    AgileK9 Posts: 255 Member
    kenkel4 wrote: »
    Today was a struggle and I could use some good vibes and prayers. Being a parent of “adult” kids is hard!!!

    Oh no, my son is 16 and I keep hoping it will get easier. They aren't kids any more but not really adults mentally yet. I keep reminding myself that he has to learn from his own mistakes just like I did.

    Hugs!