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Women in their 40s!
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Best way to eat cake. Can't believe my son is 23.6 -
@shortyjmorgan1 GREAT picture.1
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Hi, soon to turn 45. Started packing it on around the time my daughter was 6 months and husband lost his job. When things picked back up with my own business, hubby working etc. life got so hectic I fell into a habit of grabbing quick food on the run. My health has now become a huge issue and it’s time I did something real about it. I’m starting back on the 5:2 as it’s worked before, but last time I stopped due to emotional eating issues. I’m in a much stronger mental place now. I think I need to lose around 20-25 kg. Wish me luck 😊7
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Best of Luck to you @Bramewhiting !!!! You can do it!!!0
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I saw this and thought it was cute....LOL
Happy Tuesday Lovely Ladies, not get out there and kick some booty today!
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I know what you mean @shortyjmorgan1! My oldest is 23. But for some reason I have an easier time wrapping my head around him being 23 than the fact that he will be 24 shortly. 24 just seems so old! Mid-twenties!1
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Yesterday was great! I logged every bite and maintained a calorie deficit, worked out, drank 80oz of water. I still don’t think my watch is recording my exercise minutes correctly so I am going to recalibrate it today.
I weighed in today and I am happy to report a 1.2 lb loss since my last weigh in on 1/22. I expected to gain or stay the same so I am happy about that!
One more goal this week is bring my breakfast and lunch everyday. I tend to make bad decisions if I buy food in the cafeteria not to mention, I am spending about $10/ day on breakfast, lunch and coffee.7 -
Wrapped up a Tuesday night at the gym! I am certainly glad to have a place to make my new hobby other than my couch! It’s really easy to fall into that rut and I want out of it!
May Wednesday be good to you!5 -
One more goal this week is bring my breakfast and lunch everyday. I tend to make bad decisions if I buy food in the cafeteria not to mention, I am spending about $10/ day on breakfast, lunch and coffee.
I am working to double my water intake, 80+ oz is great! 👏🏻
I found that when I started packing lunch for work and quit the soda I magically had enough money in one month to buy the name brand sneakers I wanted 😂 You never realize how much eating out actually costs until you cut back and see the savings!
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How do you like the app? It was one on my list, but I’ve been using IG posters to build specific days (legs, arms, etc) for now.
I got a 60 day free trial on Groupon. So far, I really like it. I am “following” two programs. The true beginners since I am old and out of shape and a yoga program. They have recommended schedules with the program but you can follow at your own pace. There seems to be a lot to choose from. If I use it for the 60 days, I’m going to drop the gym and pay for the $19.99 monthly subscription.1 -
Goal for February is to work out every day no matter what.5
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turning 41 in a few week, also trying to loose 10-15lbs. Seems harder to keep it off these days. I’m in the gym 5-6 days a week right now and trying to keep up with meal planning. Feel free to add me, always looking for extra motivation.4
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@shortyjmorgan1 How many days did you work out in January? Is being perfect a realistic goal?
Welcome @vanillaorange2
Today was another good day. I did cave to temptation and had a few bites of carne asada fries but I stayed within my calories for the day with the added exercise calories. So, I’m not going to beat myself up over it.1 -
I am 48, 49 in May. OMG. lol
Looking forward to 2019 for meeting my health goals. Want to lose 30 lbs and maintain it for life! Really focused on making changes I can sustain. My daughter, who is now 25, is my inspiration. She went from 245 lbs to 160 lbs with hard work and determination. I want to follow in her footsteps.7 -
@shortyjmorgan1 How many days did you work out in January? Is being perfect a realistic goal?
Welcome @vanillaorange2
Today was another good day. I did cave to temptation and had a few bites of carne asada fries but I stayed within my calories for the day with the added exercise calories. So, I’m not going to beat myself up over it.
Great job on another good day.
I am trying to challenge myself in February because in March I will be completing the Bataan Memorial Death March in Las Cruces which is a 26.2 miles hike in the desert and I am falling behind on training.
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fmerrick42 wrote: »I am 48, 49 in May. OMG. lol
Looking forward to 2019 for meeting my health goals. Want to lose 30 lbs and maintain it for life! Really focused on making changes I can sustain. My daughter, who is now 25, is my inspiration. She went from 245 lbs to 160 lbs with hard work and determination. I want to follow in her footsteps.
Good luck! Amazing determination from your daughter, I am sure she can give you loads of tips and motivation!3 -
Well, January is officially in the books and it didn’t exactly go as planned. I did end up with a 2.2lb loss for the month but my target was 5.6. I only logged 13 days this month counting today. My goals for February are to lose 5lbs, log everyday and exercise a minimum of 3 days per week. I think I am in the right mindset now and have a little momentum going.
@shortyjmorgan1 that’s an excellent goal then. GOOD LUCK! Sounds like a lot of fun.
@fmerrick42 I am 48 in May and can’t believe it. 50 is so close ... where did the time go? Realistically, my goal is to lose 30lbs but ideally it’s 50. We can do this!
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Happy Friday all!
I’ve decided now that I’m one month in and I have made exercise a regular part of it routine (I got on the treadmill for 3+ miles every day in January!!) it is time to add some strength training in a few times a week. I’m still trying to decide how...
Hope everyone has a fun weekend planned!4 -
shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »Goal for February is to work out every day no matter what.
I’m joining you!
You will have to let me know how your goal is going. I didn't make it to the gym this morning but I am going to go for a walk after work before going home. Good luck.0 -
HAPPY FRIDAY Lovely Ladies!!!!!
I see you all have been kicking it
Have a Fantabulous Weekend!4 -
Hi everyone,
I'm just finishing up my first week (first weigh in tomorrow!)
I'm 43 and from Australian and currently want to lose 15-20kgs.
Looking forward to chatting with you. Feel free to add me as a friend as I'd love some support (and looking to support others in their journey too!) 3 -
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I made it through the weekend and logged everyday. Saturday was off program but I pulled it together today. I exercised 5days this week which is exactly 5 more days than I usually exercise. I am really liking the Daily Burn app!
Goals this week:
Bring breakfast and lunch to work everyday... no cafeteria
Workout 4 days
Log everyday
Staying on track is going to be a challenge this week. Tuesday is my son’s 12th birthday which means cake and a homemade meal of his request that is not at all healthy and cake. My sister is coming for a visit this weekend and that means more cake (also celebrating brother-in-law’s bday), dinner out and alcoholic beverages.4 -
Hi everyone, I'm 43 - and have 30lbs to lose. I joined here on 14 January and have lost 6lbs so far. I need to exercise more, and get my steps up, but so far, sticking to 1,400 cals a day seems to be working for me. I weigh myself once a week, every Monday morning.
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Monday morning inspiration.3
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