40+ Club: Spring Fitness Challenge
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Mrs Fox--welcome! :happy:
I am having the hardest time drinking water. I'm like a camel. I only get thirsty every 3 days, and in between...no water for me. What's my problem? I do drink protein shakes and coffee, but nothing else. I'm not sure that all adds up to 64 oz. Hum...0 -
Good Morning!
mk, you really are having some cold temps back there right now, aren't you? I guess winter finally decided to hit and hit hard. I hear you on the evening sweet cravings. Those are the ones that are hardest for me to fight as well. I used to eat fruit each night, and that really helped. I'm thinking about going back to that, especially as spring/summer approach. It definitely wasn't the same as ice cream
but the good thing was that it made me feel full enough that I really couldn't eat anything else.
Kim, good job at getting your workout in! Good luck the next four days!
gardenimp, all activity is good. If you are being cognizant of moving more, that will definitely help. Of course there really is no substitute for exercise when you get the chance to do that. But you are definitely doing yourself some big favors by changing your lifestyle in the way you are.
singfree, what a crazy schedule!!! :noway: Take care of yourself during these odd work hours. I'm glad you like your iPhone.
mrsfoxtrot, welcome!!!! Congratulations on your weight loss success so far. Please feel free to jump into the conversation and tell us about yourself/ask questions/etc. I imagine living in Romania comes with its own challenges when trying to decide what to eat when losing weight. But how fun it must be to live there!! I lived in Europe (England, Germany and Italy) for a number of years but never had the chance to visit Romania. I'd love to hear about your experiences there.
Victorious_One, you probably know that it isn't good to wait until you are thirsty before you get something to drink. Chronic dehydration is something that plagues alot of Americans, and it can have a pretty distinct impact not only on weight loss but on overall health and, more importantly for me, energy levels. I carry a bottle of water with me wherever I go. It isn't that I'm particularly in love with water, but I really understand the benefits it provides my body.
All here is well. I got in a good two hour walk yesterday, which felt great. Because we have sunny skies again today, I'm going to do the same. I'm hoping to get back to more cardio/weights this coming Sunday. That's my goal right now. The cold is definitely leaving me, but like I said before, I want to make sure I'm back to 100% before I start pushing myself too hard. My eating is back to normal, and I actually felt hungry last night for the first time in two weeks! :drinker: I'm attending an all-day training course tomorrow at the Pentagon and then on Friday, my husband and I are headed to Delaware for some more Air Force business. So if I don't get a chance to check-in the next few days, that is why.
Hope you all enjoy your day!0 -
Just had a major breakthrough! Took bread out of the breadbin to eat, but didn't !!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!0
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Back from Nevada. We had to install a new dish washer and stove in one of the units. Plus my husband get a ticket a couple of months ago for running a stop sign he didn't see and he wanted to fight it. He won.... Who would have thought.
I took the time to use the hotels weight room while I was there. Only 40 minutes but thats ok. I did 10 minutes on the bike, 10 minutes on the elliptical, 3 minutes on the stair stepper (WOW! Thats hard!!!) and the rest on the treadmill. I would have worked out more but I didn't think we were spending the night so I didn't bring a change of clothes.
Victorious_One... I am the same exact way. I rarely drink anything and its so hard for me to drink water when I'm not thirsty. I carry a water bottle around with me every where I go so that I can take a sip here and there through out the day but I still dont drink as much as I should.
Sing... So am I reading this right? You are going on a permanent graveyard shift? Oh my... I know how this affected my husband. He did it for many years. 20 years probably. You never get used to it really.
Stirirng... Glad to hear you've been getting more sunshine. It's finally starting to warm up here. We've had the sunshine just not the warmth. Spring is just around the corner.
Alf... Thank you for thinking of my son in law. I will message you his address. As for goodies... Ummm, I dont really know at the moment and my daughter isn't here to ask.
A warm welcome to all the newbies... Looking forward to getting to know you!
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Hi everyone..
Ok so just wanted to say I had to go to the doctor today for a physical.. Good News!!!! Since I've lost 43 lbs I got to drop some of my Blood Pressure medicine. Wahoo.. Ok so now.. In reality.. I did not ask anyone to drive me today cause I thought I would be ok. So since I drove 30 minutes there and back, now my back is killing me.. Dang it.. I have Physical Therapy tomorrow.. I may not make it.. Going to bed guys.. Goodnight....
BTW Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know each of you..0 -
Good Morning from a sunny and much warmer Romania! After being below freezing for three weeks (it was like being back in Montreal where I lived previously), it has finally warmed up and I can see the grass again. Had a good day yesterday, despite the fact I was on my own for the fourth evening in a row as my husband is having two hours physio every night for a bad shoulder! I nearly gave in and ate some bread, but put it back in the bread bin, so was very proud of that!! Simple thing but very unlike the old me! Today I have done thirty minutes on the aerobic exercises on the wii fit, so pleased with that.
Looking forward to weighing in tomorrow as I think I've lost weight! Will be so disappointed if I havn't. Thank you for welcoming to this group and I look forward to getting to know you all better.
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Good morning. Beautifully cold PA. Goal today to increase my water.
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Good morning from a 40+ newbie! In April I hit 46; I may be the wrong side of 40 BUT I'm the right side of 50!
Been reading through some of the earlier posts and this is a great thread; keep it going I need all the motivation I can get! :happy:0 -
Good morning!
I really don't know if I'm coming or going. I am working 3 am-11am the rest of the week, and begin PERMANENT night shift next week. I'm looking forward to the challenge of changing not only jobs here at work, but a new sleep schedule that will take some getting used to.
Tron, I will be on this job a minimum of 6 years, and probably until I'm 65-ish. Our finances are doing well, but I really don't want to pay for my own health insurance if I retire early. The thought of shelling out and extra $1000+ per month doesn't thrill me!
Stiring, have a good time! Although Delaware is a nice state, there isn't a whole lot to do in the cold weather (assuming the Dover area). I think your illness was a bit of a blessing. I'm sure your body is getting a well deserved rest.
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Looks like a good thread so far. I am 48 and getting ready to leave home for about 3 months of working away from home with no time to return before late may. I recently joined the site and so far i am really enjoying the tools it has to offer. I am looking to meet new friends here to share thoughts and ideas with. feel free to add me as a friend if you guys or gals wish to. I am looking forward to losing some weight before the summer gets here and I can maybe get down to be able to use some of my old jeans that are in the storage locker in the basement. i currently wear a size 38 ( a little loose ) and would like to be able to wear a size 35 eventually. best of luck to everyone in their weight loss quests.
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So far my work out schedule is M W F with weights plus do cardio of at least 30 minutes on those days, even though I shoot for 45 if possible using the elliptical. on my non work out days I try to get to the YMCA for some cardio and ab work. think im at the gym 5-6 days a week right now. im sure that will change in a few weeks when i start working 6-7 days a week and 10 hour a day shifts but hoping to keep it up no matter what. looking at the road ahead.0
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Hi all! Digging out from ice and snow yesterday and 10 degrees this morning! Worked from home yesterday. Roads not too bad this morning but we went in a little later. We have our son'[s cat living with us so we keep our bedroom door closed to keep the cat out. It gets VERY cold in our bedroom so I think I am going to look for a down cover for the bed. It is supposed to warm up here in North Texas this weekend.
I am hoping to do cardio and weights this evening. Will be looking for a bike this weekend to start really training for a triathlon.
Sing: good luck with the new job and sleep cycle. I don't think I could do that but for saving $1000 a month, maybe I could!
Welcome to all the new people. I am about to turn 52 later this month, so definitely on the other side of 40. I am in much better shape now than when I was 40!
Take care all and stay worm.0 -
Oh mine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sooo many people in this thread!!! That is great!!!! :drinker: :drinker: Welcome to all the newcomers!!!! Even from Romania???? Wow!!!!
Just wanted to say hi. Everything is going well. I continue teaching my Zumba classes for now. I have not been doing any extra workouts besides that. The eating is pretty good 80-90% of the time which I consider pretty good. There is no way I can catch up with all the posts now. :laugh:
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Hi everyone!!
Welcome to all the newcomers! Good luck on your journey!
Well I have some how managed to catch a terrible cold, its in my head and chest. I feel yucky!:ohwell: I am taking some Nyquil and headed to bed. (guess I'll have to keep my workout goal for next week)
CBaker - good for you losing 43 pounds and losing medications!!! YAHOO!
Stiring - Have fun!
Sing - Hopefully your schedule will be better once you are on permanent nights!
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Hi there,, just seen this and it fit me so I popped in and everyone seems so nice. How do I sign up? lol0
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Hi there! Sorry I have been MIA this week--feeling a little off. Not much to report so I'll just do a quick hi! Exercises are pretty much the same --1/2 hr elliptical, a few minutes of jump roping, and almost finished w/my 2nd week on the 30 day shred. I have been snowshoeing every day for 15-30 minutes but don't really add that into my diary. I know it's a nice extra workout though.
Eating has been a bit high lately because I finally forced myself to have an exercise rest day on Monday but I was hungry, hungry, hungry anyway! And then my hubby and I had a nice date night last night where I always go overboard. I'm hoping in the next few days I can even everything out. But then again, I'm on maintenance, why do I hold myself to a losing weight standard? I really need to stop being so hard on myself but it is tough to get out of that "losing-weight-diet" mindset..... I go in and out of being obsessive one week and laid back the next, and right now I'm sort of in a contemplative/obsessive mode as keeping healthy, examining what I eat, thinking about weight, exercise, etc seems to occupy way too much of my time. Maybe I have cabin fever....?? Yes, probably!
Anyway, so great to see all the new posts! Welcome James--please continue to post!
Alf--so glad you are still able to teach Zumba for now!
I have to catch back up on the rest. Hope everyone is doing well! Robin0 -
Hi 40+,
Had a good day today:happy: . Missed breakfast cause I had to run out to Physical Therapy. But good news woke up this morning feeling much better than last night.. Whew.. So PT was good, quite soar from yesterdays setback but good. This afternoon I even did 30 minutes of Wii stretching and yoga…. Its not many calories but hey, I’ll take any progress..
KimKelly: Hope you are feeling better soon. A little rest and some Nyquil might be just what ya needed.
Nukehiker: Good Luck on your weight loss journey. I hope your out of town work trip passes fast for ya. I know my husband misses us while he is away. Luckily he only goes for a few days at a time. I’m not sure I could handle 3 months. Bless your wife and family.
Mrsfoxtrof5: I understand being home alone.. My husband goes away every few weeks for 2-3 nights. I miss him so when he is gone and boredom drives me to eat. I have cleaned the house of junk food so that if I do, it will only be healthy stuff like grapefruit, apples, carrots, or my only indulgence Dark Chocolate….. Yum.. So good luck and would love to hear about Romania.. How exciting..
Sing: Bless your heart on such a crazy shift.. Since I’m a newbie I’m not sure what your profession is, but it sounds somewhat like healthcare.. ? Anyway good luck with the transition.
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Hi all! Just wanted to pop in for a minute and welcome all the newcomers!!! Please keeps posting!! It is great seeing so much activity here.
All here is well. We're headed to Dover tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to it. We'll be back on Saturday, so it's just a short stop. I'm still fighting a little bit of this sinus infection, but I'm doing all right. Getting long walks in every day, which is good. My eating....has been up and down this week. More good than bad, though, which makes me happy. I'm hoping to get back to working out next week. I'm getting really restless about it now. It's been almost two weeks which, for me, seems like FOREVER! But all those little aches and pains I was fighting from so much exercise are gone, so, as singfree said, this has probably been a good thing for me.
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Good Morning Everyone. I had a very good day yesterday - actually don't think I ate enough really, so am planning to eat a bit more today. Have lost two pounds this week so pleased with that. Exercised most days so very pleased with that. Thank you for friendly welcome and pleased feel free to add me as a freind! Need all the help I can get!.
Have a good weekend everyone and not just food wise!0 -
Good morning!
Firday check in day! For those of you who are new, we check in on Friday. Just give a quick report of your week- -successes or setbacks. Don't forget, we're in this together!
My eating was only so-so this week. I exercised, but not as much as would have liked. I guess I'm a bit busy and stressed at work right now. The eating should be ok when I begin night shift next week. I'm usually not very hungry then, and there is no alcohol at all during the week. When the weather breaks I will be happy to get out for some hikes and bike riding.
We have our Grandson for the weekend, which should keep us hoppin' !!!
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Good Morning....from cold NEPA
Stress seems to consume me right now and I'm exercising through it. My BP is not where I want it but I am working my diet into better routines. I think I have a case of the winter blues. I can't get warm.0 -
GOOD MORNING FRIDAY!!!!!
mk-we were just talking at the gym yesteray how the weather has gotten most people depressed. To add to it people are getting sick(I think we stay in our heated offices/homes and it dries us out becoming more suceptible to germs).
Welcome to all the new ones-QUITE A FEW now-WOW!
Stiring-sounds like the cold really took hold of you:sick:
cb-did you drive yourself to pt the nexxt day? Hope you slept ok
Robin-I think we become nervous in maint when we start gaining alittle-think it is natural that one becomes nervous thinkning it will just keep going.
I did not weigh in this morning-after being bad for the game and a couple of bad incidents this week-didn't bother, but my jeans are still loose this morning, so I can't be too bad shape
I have a new trainer at the gym for 2 of my classes-my oh my-what a workout he gives-FANTASTICLLY sore!:smooched:
On Tues afternoon I will head over to the ER and hopefully they will remove my stitches-fingers crossed.:huh:
Any Valentine plans? My husband and kids are taking me away for the weekend and I have no idea where-they say I will like it, so this should be interesting.
Have a LOVELY WEEKEND!
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StiringWendel - Thanks for the reminder about water. You're right, I need to keep it with me. Bad thing about it is that I'm usually home, so there's no excuse!
Tron3002 - I'm impressed with your Nevada workout! Thanks for the water sympathy.
Cathy B - congratulations on your weight loss, and on your blood pressure going down! That's terrific.
MrsFoxtrot5 - You are cracking me up with the bread reports! I love it! Bread used to be hard for me, too, but the worst was potatoes! I could never stay away. Hang in there.
Lady Persia - I'm in PA, too! How's your water intake coming?
IdleJack, welcome!
Kylakesgal, welcome! Consider yourself signed right up. :-)
Alf1163 - I heard great things about Zumba! Once my nutritional issues are resolved, I hope to sign up for a class that they have right in my subdivision.
Kim Kelly - I hope you're feeling better today.
Friday Check In:
Well, I haven't yet improved my water intake. :frown: I think I get so full, then when I'm not full I want to eat instead of drink. I think I'm going to set a low goal of 2 glasses per day and work up from there.
As you can see in my siggy, I've had weight loss surgery. It's working really well; so well that my body isn't absorbing the amount of protein it needs to for me to stay healthy. :grumble: I'm having some problems with edema. It comes from protein malnutrition, which I'm battling right now. Of course, in my head I'm thinking, "just drink some WATER and it will go away." I'm sure it would help, but it won't solve the problem. I'm carrying around about 7lbs of extra weight from the swelling with me. I refuse to weigh myself until it goes down again, hopefully this week.
I'm still also struggling with getting in enough protein every day. I get in 60 grams easily, but that's only good for "normal" people, not surgically-altered types like me. I need over 100g daily: 120g is good and 180g would be better. To solve my dilemma, I'm on the quest for a better protein shake! Drinking 60-90g of protein per day will help me a lot; I won't then feel like I have to stuff my small, new tummy with a ton of food and feel miserable.
Have a great weekend, everyone! If you're celebrating Valentine's Day, enjoy!0 -
Hi 40+,
So happy to have joined this group. I am doing well today. Have had ups and downs this week. It seems like I swing from one side to the other. But had a deep tissue massage today on my bad area and I feel much better. I am actually going to go on a Friday Night Date Night with my hubby. He will be so thrilled.
I hope everyone is getting ready for Valentines day. I will have you know that I informed my husband yesterday that there will be no candy for V day. This year it is fruit of love.. Pears.. Love Pears…
Sing: Have a great weekend with your Grandson. We have our first Granddaughter 3 months old now. I cant wait until she can play..
LadyPersia: Exercise and deep breaths are the best thing for stress, my personal experience. Be sure you don’t let it overtake you. I had an extremely stressful job and I realize now how stressed I was. Find time to do something fun for you. Its only a thing..
Pepper: Yes I did drive to PT, but it is only 2 miles from my house. But I did sleep very good and felt much better the next morning. And the PT mainly did stretching and massaging the knots.. So it was all good the next day. Thanks..
Victorious_One: I did not realize you were gong through post surgical problems.. Please stay on top of that because last year my sister who had surgery about 5 years ago got real sick. Come to find out she had malnutrition, even though she was overweight. Shocking, so please stay on it. She was very sick, hair falling out and everything.. Best wishes for you and Bless you…….
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Hi everyone. Been a particularly busy week for me between work and my husband being out of town all week (still not back), I've been doing double duty on school for more daughter - bringing and picking up - in addition to my already horrendous commute. It has been fun having just a girl's week though…
Still cold here but no snow so not quite as bad as it had been.
Still having a hard time with maintenance although I understand from many that I am not alone in this experience. Guess it just takes time. Despite the anxiety of last week's weigh-in, I did not alter exercise or eating and am anxious to see what the scale says on Sunday. My eating continues to be good and even though my husband was gone all week, I managed to get to the gym everyday as usual - thanks to a very supportive and understanding 11 year old! There would again be no reason for me to have gained, but that's been the case for the past 3 weeks so we'll see. I just want the comfort of finding the right combination of calories/exercise to maintain (vs. gain or lose) although as many of you have suggested, maybe I need a "happy" range. More to come on Sunday.
Welcome to all the new members. I am fairly new too and look forward to sharing and benefiting from this group everyday! Thanks to all who have been trying to help me get over this hump…hoping I get there soon!!0 -
Well I found out why I am having such a hard time getting online... My computer has a virus! Uggg! Hopefully it was fixed...
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Good Morning Friends.
A windy and bright Saturday morning here in Romania. Was exhausted yesterday but think that is because I hadn't eaten enough on Wednesday and Thursday. I therefore had a big day tomorrow and went over my calories by about 100 but it seemed to work as I think I've lost again - I know we are only supposed to weigh once a week but I'm so scared of putting on that I feel the need to check everyday.
My also 40plus husband has also managed to loose this week despite the neck injury, so we are both pleased. A couple of pounds closer to a new camera (for my husband if he looses 30 pounds) and an Ipad for me (if I loose 40 pounds).
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
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How can my husband be so smart and so stupid all at the same time. I think things just come too easily to him and he thinks that it comes that easily to everyone else they just aren't putting in the effort like he does. I mean after all if he can do it.......He decided he wanted to loose a little bit of weight so he cut out soda and started taking the stairs at work. The first morning he comes up to me and brags, I lost a half a pound. The second morning (today) he says in a "ha" voice, I lost 2 lbs, maybe even 2 and a half. Well ya know it doesn't work that way for everyone. I stopped drinking soda all together. Didn't replace it with juice like he did and started walking on my treadmill and didn't loose jack crap. I told him that he makes it even more difficult when I spend every Monday and Tuesday (sometimes Sunday too) with him working on rentals and he either starves me til 9-10pm or buys doughnuts then proceeds to tell me we ARE getting a hamburger for dinner. He thinks he's god I swear! And do you know what his response was???? Well that doesn't matter alls that matters is how many calories you are taking in not what you eat! Really????0
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Tron, continue doing what you are doing for yourself, not for anyone else including your husband. I know it is hard to ignore the comments but just think about yourself. If you need to, just remind him that you are not competing with him...keep you head up high!! :flowerforyou:
mrsfoxtrot, congrats on your weight loss, keep up the good work!!!! :drinker: An IPad, that is a great reward. I told my husband I would like to have one but he said I already have a laptop...:laugh:
He is right, I really dont need another electronic device...at least not for now.
altushe, hang in there. You are doing a great job!!!!! I have been wanting to weigh myself but I am really afraid to see the numbers now. I know I have gained, I see it, I feel it...maybe I should cause it might be the incentive I need to crack the whip some...I have let go, succumbed to too many goodies (actually baddies) lately... :grumble: :noway: I might weigh in on Friday morning.
Cbaker, a deep tissue massage, never had one. It sounds sooooo good right now. I've heard they are kinda painful...in a good way...I'm also a Grandma!!! My granddaughter is 2 yrs old. She will be 3 in July. She is a handful but so much fun to be around. We are actually spending time with her tomorrow. :drinker: I have not seen her for about 3 wks. She was with her dad. Congrats on eating healthy around Valentine's. I am a sucker for candy, cookies, chocolate...not good time for me. :grumble: I've lost my willpower lately...
Ok guys, eating wise, not so good for me, I need a challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I am soooooo upset at not doing any lifting lately. Gotta start something soon...:noway: I need an intervention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Watching the Grammys!!!! Anyone else?
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Good morning!
It's now 2:45 am and I have begun my permanent night shift schedule.. I know it's going to take a while to get used to, but I will adapt and conquer this thing! The upside is that I will be eating better and no wine during the week. WhenI get home at 7:30 am, my wife will cook us some oatmeal (with pumpkin and cinnamon). Top it off with almonds & craisins and that's a tasty and healthy breakfast!
The weather is getting milder, so I am planning to do some hiking this week for exercise. I will also hit the kettlebells at home, since I am not going to the gym on this shift. This is no problem, since i have a lot of weights and workout vids.
Tron, don't even waste your breath arguing with your husband on nutrition. Keep doing what you know is best for you. Calories are not just calories. You are doomed if you buy into that approach. Have hubby get his blood checked after all of those hamburgers and donuts. Enough said!!
Alf, it's good to hear from you! I will take you up on your challenge, dear lady!! What's it gonna be? I'm ready!
Stiring, I hope you had a good time in DE. Are you back to exercising yet?
We had our Grandson for the weekend. Our exercising was limited to chasing him around...a lot!!!
Happy Valentines Day to some of my favorite ladies!!! :flowerforyou: We had some champagne yesterday, since i can't drink on work nights. We are exchanging cards today. Our anniversary is next week, so we always do a romantic overnight then. For the past several years we stayed in Gettysburg and had a really great dinner in a 250 year old inn called the Dobbin House.
Have a great day with your sweeties!0
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