40 and older with 10lbs or less to lose

Swissmiss

Frank, I have noticed that if I gain a couple of pounds over a few days that all I have to do is be careful for another few days and they are gone. They come off a lot easier then the first time.

StiringWendel

Welcome back, alf!! I'm happy to hear you had a good time in Puerto Rico. Don't worry about the 3.5lbs...I bet they are gone in no time. I'm impressed you worked out so much while you were gone!!

Busy day (again!), but finished my first STS cycle this morning (I did the eight week rotation in seven weeks because of leaving town on Friday). I couldn't be happier with the results I've had, and can't wait to get to the muscle building phase (which is next) to see what happens. I was telling a friend of mine today that I had lost all of the weight I had gained through injuries and moves and such over the past three years, and it feels so good to feel like me again. And part of that is I feel really strong, and after losing the use of my left arm for a number of months three years ago, I never thought I'd feel that way again. But here I am...and it's just the best feeling. :drinker: Now if I could just rid myself of this carrot cake craving, and I'd be all good.

MrsDanceBartley

Hey I'm not saying a lot but checking in every day and getting to know y'all!

Swissmiss

Hi to you RunningRatty2----Is that actually your rat? My oldest son raised them. Make great pets. When he was about 10 years old he had one that went everywhere with him. Rode on his shoulder.

singfree

Becky, it's amazing that our bodies will easily shed those extra vacation lbs, but trying to get rid of the last few lbs of fat....well, that's a different story!

Alf, we have a very nice new member with us from your great state of TX (via England)! Jane (runningratty2), I hope you stay with us for a while.

Stiringwendel, I know how tough cravings can be. I go through phases where I can pass up treats for months, then...wham! I can't take it anymore. In those times I have seemingly no willpower at all.

I've been thinking about Alf's visit to PR. When your family and friends are so far away, you cherish the small things in life and brings every aspect of your own being into clearer focus. Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your life with your friends.

I feel motivated now to do the right thing. That is, become the healthiest, fittest me...so I can be around a long time for my family.

mnichol

I weighed in yesterday and didn't lose, guess i need to tweek my diet some. trouble is my Bday is tomorrow and i'm going out to eat, oh well. :sad:

duffyzmom

Good morning singfree
duffy..I can't imagine eating 3500 - 4000 calories. I know that they are needed for him but they would kill me.:laugh:
I did a very bad thing last night. I ate cookies. Well, today is another day.

I'll see your cookie (mine was snickerdoodle) and raise you 2 pieces of pizza. I'm not gonna beat myself up over them - They were crappy choices but I didn't go over on calories yesterday so I'm going to just move on to healthier choices today. I think I need a little food comfort before my MRI. I'm not extremely fond of small places so I wasn't looking forward to it. Actually, it ended up being no big deal. Due to my neck pain I haven't been sleeping well and I was extremely comfortable in the machine and actually found it relaxing. Thank goodness for a year of meditation classes with visualization.

Welcome back Alf! Glad to hear you had a good trip. 3.5 is nothing and I am so proud of you for all of your exercise while gone. As you can tell we are building steam as a group. Do you think it is time to start a new thread? I was thinking tomorrow's Friday check-in would be a good time.

Swissmiss

singfree,, I have to hand it to you. You can remember everyone here.
duffy...I may still have you beat. I left out the pizza that my kids made.
mnichol..birthdays only come once a year..enjoy.

singfree

I wish it would warm up here in PA. Not too bad, just a bit cool for bike riding. I've been tracking cals burned during my previous 3 rides. If I keep the intensity high, I am averaging around 700 cals per hour (according to my HRM). My area has a lot of rolling hills which makes for a heart-pounding workout. This sure beats the treadmill or spinner bike anyday.

StiringWendel

Hey all.

I'm in a weird mood today. I got on the scale this morning since I'm leaving tomorrow, and I'm 1/2 pound away from my goal weight, which I pretty much think means I've reached my goal. And on one hand, I'm celebrating. I can't believe I'm at 120 again. It has been years. But on the other hand....I don't think I'm mentally ready to be 120 again!!

That is so hard to explain, but the thought of maintenance scares me to no end. I suppose that makes sense since it is in 'maintenance mode' that I've managed to gain weight so very often. In other words, I actually don't quite know how to maintain weight. This is going to be a challenge. It's a positive challenge, but I think it is going to be a challenge nonetheless. I think checking in here with my weight on a weekly basis will really help me.

I'm actually glad I'm going away for a little while right now because I think it will give me a chance to think about it a bit and see how having a more 'normal' lifestyle feels. As my sister said the other day, she's curious to see how I do 'off the ranch' (a Biggest Loser reference), and so am I.

So, anyhow, because I'm leaving tomorrow, here is my check-in. I'm down 1.3 pounds this week, to 120.5 (I still can't believe that). My hips and waist are exactly where I want them to be (35" and 25" respectively). The chest....not so much. I feel strong, fit and healthy. And despite the fact that maintenance scares me, I'm so incredibly happy to have achieved these results (23 pounds lost, four inches off both my waist and hips) over the past 2.5 months, especially at my age (43).

I did an upper body workout this morning (chest, shoulders and biceps) which was a repeat of the workout I did on Sunday, but I wanted to do it again because my back was so sore on Sunday that I didn't feel like I gave it my best effort. Today was much better. Next week is my 'recovery week' for STS, so I'm hoping to do some light aerobics while in Colorado (treadmill or exercise bike) and lots of walking. At that altitude, walking will be a challenge for me for a couple of days!

I won't have my computer with me, so I probably won't be able to check-in while I'm gone. But I hope everybody has a good week. And cross your fingers that when I get back in a week, I'm still in maintenance mode and not in weight loss mode again! :flowerforyou:

mkwood10

Hi all....... just now exploring the different message boards and this one is perfect for me, even though it's 12 pounds to go, not 10! I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one struggling with losing and toning after 40.
I'm 46, 5'2" and currently 132 pounds. I've yo-yo'd the same 15 pounds for years. The most recent loss was last spring/summer, when my husband was deployed to Iraq. I looked and FELT so good when he came home - it was just so disappointing to have the pounds and inches creep back so quickly after he came home.:sad: :grumble:

This time I'm determined to lose those pounds and KEEP THEM OFF, in addition to losing this darn "muffin top" that has really gotten out of control.

alf1163

Thanks to all of you for your warm welcome! :flowerforyou: It is great to be back.

Duffy, yes!! Let's start a new one, a new topic or the same? Whoever is first posting tomorrow morning can start the new thread. And it is weigh in/measurements or simply reporting time tomorrow.

I want to welcome all the new members. We are quite a group!! :drinker: :drinker:

Stiring OMG!!! Well, first of all, CONGRATS on reaching your goal!!!! :drinker: :drinker: And I am glad you said that you don't know how to maintain weight because that is the same way I feel!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back in Sep when I reached my goal of 125lbs it only lasted about a week and I was back again to having to lose :noway: :grumble: Can anyone provide any suggestions/encouragement. Singfree, you are REALLY good at that!!! :laugh: You are our Dr. Phil :laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou:

gman2112

Hey everyone...just wanted to see if I could join you.
I am a 42 year old, happily married, father of two (21 married girl, 12 boy) military man. I have had a desk job for the past 5 years and it has reallly hurt me. I have always been big but my neck 22" has kept me off of the "fatboy" program!
I am 6'0" and currently weigh 253 lbs...down from 260lbs.:bigsmile:
I am really starting to focus on what I am putting into my system...used to just count calories, now I want to know what kind of calories they are.
Working out 4 days a week with free weights in the gym...Back and Bi's, Chest and Tri's, Legs, and total body work. Six days a week doing Moderate Cardio using HRM and burning around 800 - 1000 cal/day. Been doing this for two weeks and have lost the 7lbs.
Intake is now a healthy 1500 - 2000 cal/day.
Hoping to Join you and drop the extra bags!!!!!

G

Swissmiss

Welcome gman2112 and mkwood10. I hope that you find loads of help here.
Stiring...This is great !!! Congratulations.
alf...You look great in your pic.
singfree...Do you live anywhere near Williamsport? I know that PA is a big state. My husband is from Williamsport.

MrsDanceBartley

Yes Becky, that is my Rat....Ben...he rides on my shoulder too. I have 4 all together...i love to run...hence my name.

singfree

OK, since I'm the first to post on Friday, I am going to start a new thread. I'm not good with catchy titles, so look for "40+ Club" in the topic. Hope you all see me there!


PS, Becky. I live 80 miles southeast of Williamsport, East of Allentown and north of Reading.

Alf, we are jealous of your new pix! Great work!

phetzgetfit

Hi there. when you say you'll start a new thread, does that mean this one will end and we need to look there for this group? I'm kind of new to this stuff and just learning my way around it. just don't want to lose touch!

my weigh in wasn't what i had hoped for, actually up a pound to 159. But I think I know why and i think I know what to do about it so I'm not changing my ticker cause it's GOING AWAY!!!

All in all, I'm doing great. way more energized from exercise, enjoying the warmer weather that is helping me get back outside walking more. I'm eating much better food....now I might want to slow down more on how much of it I'm eating (gtrin). I think when I first started doing bikram yoga it was really difficult for me and I burned a lot of calories trying. Now, I've adjusted to the class and I've still been eating the maximum amount of exercise calories I thought I was earning in it. Since nothing else is changing and the scale is now moving in the wrong direction, I think I'll eat 1/2 to 2/3's of my bikram calories and see what happens...or keep eating and get out walking more to burn up the difference!

good luck to everyone. Thanks for being here (or in the new place when you get there)

singfree

Yes, we're poing to have to go to another thread soon because this one will close down at 500 posts. See you at 40+ Club

dricotta1

Hi, I'm new to this thread but feel it suits me. I'm 60 and have about 9 lbs left to lose. That will get me to 130 and we'll see from there! You all seem like a really dedicated and energetic group. Glad to be here. Keep on keeping on.

singfree

Hi all, just a reminder that we are slowly migrating to another thread...please check it out:

40+ Club (this is the topic title you should look for)

Swissmiss

dricotta 1---be sure to look under 40 + Club from now on.

InTheMoney

did you start the new thread? can't find it if it is started.