40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

FITnFIRM4LIFE

I would Love to join- 46,on maintenance since Sept 2011. Goals are to continue maintenance and firm/tone. Just stay healthy:-)
Goal to jump up my weightlifting program a notch.
Looking forward to hearing/sharing with the cool kids;-)

michellecorvin

I am 42 and in week two of trying to make myself accountable. I have not started exercising yet but I have all the tools that I need to do so. I am focusing on the food for now. One thing at a time. I plan to start exercising this weekend. I have to try to stop my lazy ways and just do it! LOL Easier said than done, I know. One can always hope! ;D

ford8709

Would love to have the support of 40+ club.. Weight loss is a lot different at 40 compared with 20 something.

Umpire57

I am in better shape now than when I was 20 something :-)

ruiz3569

how do i join ?

Z_I_L_L_A

I am in better shape now than when I was 20 something :-)

Amen brother...So true.

mccdl34

Finally, I'm one of the cool kids! And all I had to do was live long enough.

paulaledwards

This looks like an interesting place to be! Just setting up my account, so nothing to report yet.

jadesign19

I'm 42. I have been working for a year to loose weight -up and down- up and down. My metabolism is shot. My hormones are being worked on...I have hypothyroidism. 2 kids and a super thin husband, who by the way can eat a gallon of ice cream a night and not gain an ounce.
I completed one round of\ Insanity.
My goal is to lose 4 lbs (not water weight) by February 1. (which for me who loses ounces with diet and exercise is a milestone).

michellecorvin

Wow! You are really kicking butt in your journey! It must feel incredible. Congrats! I have over 100 to lose too. Sigh...

parys1

I am in better shape now than when I was 20 something :-)

Amen brother...So true.

This is the same for me. I love my forties, so far.

beaner1st

I am in better shape now than when I was 20 something :-)

Agreed. I am probably in the best shape of my life. I was this weight when I was in high school and again in my late 20s but never in this kind of shape. 40s rock!

sdereski

Holy smokes - I was away from the board yesterday and I can't believe what I missed.
Welcome to all the newcomers. Chris - this name was a hit - so many 40+ cool kids out there. :happy:

I am having difficulty keeping people straight. It will take me a while to get to know you all.

Marathon training has started for me again, and although I exercise almost daily, my body aches. I woke up this morning and I thought, "get used to it - this is how you are going to feel for the next 3 1/2 months!".
Some nights I do both strength training and running - last night was one of them. My long run for this weekend is 10 miles - yikes! It may be a run/walk at this point, but I'll get the miles in. Hope the weather cooperates!! I don't want to run in the bitter cold or blowing snow. :sad:

Hat's off to the individual who did 100 burpees! Those are killers and I struggle to do 20.

To the person talking about chin ups - I have been strength training since May and I am no closer to doing one than I was in May. We have made it a goal to work on that each day we strength train. I think I need to lose at least 30 lbs to be able to lift myself and that is not going to happen in this lifetime. :laugh:

Better get back to work - meeting time soon.

have a great day all. :flowerforyou:

crewellademel

Hi everyone! Great to see all the posts....WOW!!!

Umpire57 good to see you....last year sometime I ran across your wt loss success story on one of those evenings I was reading on MFP to keep myself from eating something I would regret later. It was very inspirational, especially the part where the coach who hadn't seen you in a year didn't know it was you and the smile that brought to your face when he DID recognize you! Welcome to Cool Kids! Good luck with your goals.

Swiss, Alf, Chris, Sedereski, LadyPersia: Good to hear from all of you founders. Alf thanks for the wt lifting info.

Hi to everyone new! Sounds like we've got a lot of fun and motivated people out there. Good Luck with this weeks goals!:flowerforyou:

Umpire57

Hat's off to the individual who did 100 burpees! Those are killers and I struggle to do 20.

In P90X2 there is this evil thing called the Mule Kick Burpee.

Start Standing
Go Down and Kick feet up in the air like a mule kick to Plank
Do a pushup
In Plank - Right Knee to RIght Elbow then a pushup
Still in Plank Left Knee to Left Elbow then a pushup
Jump to hands and then jump straight up
Repeat

I did 5 and thought I was dying :-)

Thanks for the words of encouragement crewellademel.

alf1163

how do i join ?

You just did!! :flowerforyou: Feel free to join in the conversation!!! Welcome! :drinker:

alf1163

Welcome to all the new members!!!! Awesome!!! :drinker: Feel free to ask all the questions you have. Post your goals, struggles, success, etc. Check in day is on Fridays. Just let us know if you met your goals for the week, etc.

LadyPersia, no word from Sing. :sad: I want to stay optimistic but my gut tells me something bad happened to him. I dont think he would have left us hangind like this. How are you doing?

Ok, gotta go, too little time today at work...take care!!! :flowerforyou:

BTW, got my body fat tested yesterday by a coworker who is an exercise physiologist. 19.21% not bad for a 48 yr old woman!! hee hee I was afraid I was "skinny fat"...so I feel more comfortable now. :drinker:

Stacy121

I'd like to join too. I just turned 40 in November. Working out has never been a thing for me until recently. I'm currently on week 4 of the Couch to 5K program and also doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred (day 5). I'd like to lose 15 pounds.

Stacy

cms6300

I'm in - turn 41 in 3 months. Currently doing the Insanity workout and in week 5 of the 100 push-up challenge.

cardigirl

Stopping in to say hi, and that I'm still around. I've run 3 more 5ks since last being on here, and am signed up for my first half in May! Yikes!!!

Bad news for me is that my trainer left, and I've had to start with a different trainer. The workouts are completely DIFFERENT, so I feel a bit discombobulated at the moment, hoping I don't lose ground.

Also, getting ready to head to Sierra Leone Africa in March to visit my daughter in the Peace Corps!

Alf, congrats on the BF%!!! That's awesome! Sorry to hear that Sing is missing. Sure hope he's okay.

RenCara

Hi, Everyone!

I am 42 and in the best shape I have ever been in, which is a great place to be at. Also about me... I am a wife, mother (of 3), school teacher and I just became certified to teach group fitness instruction and Pilates (I am currently holding classes twice a week for some of the children in my school). My life is full but happy. However, I am struggling to maintaining my current fitness level because I cannot find time to workout and would love to hear from others in a similar situation on what he/she does. I am already up most days by 5 AM to start my day. So, any earlier is not an option. Ideas?

sylvuz323

Hello all, just checking in...being sick sucks big time. I'm on my 3 week of dealing with a darn cold that just doesn't want to leave me alone. I thought having lost almost 60 lbs meant not getting sick, well atleast it is almost rare for me. The last time I was sick was a little over 2 yrs ago, right after my mom passed away I had walking pneumonia. I guess stress plays a big part in our immune systems. Hopefully I'm well soon so that I can hit the gym again and focus on my weight training.

rwd5046

Hi, Everyone!

I am 42 and in the best shape I have ever been in, which is a great place to be at. Also about me... I am a wife, mother (of 3), school teacher and I just became certified to teach group fitness instruction and Pilates (I am currently holding classes twice a week for some of the children in my school). My life is full but happy. However, I am struggling to maintaining my current fitness level because I cannot find time to workout and would love to hear from others in a similar situation on what he/she does. I am already up most days by 5 AM to start my day. So, any earlier is not an option. Ideas?

Maybe throw in some night classes for adults.....just a thought. Your day seems pretty full and maybe your excerise has to come in when teaching classes. Hope you find a happy medium.

shanahan_09

Love the title!

Hi, I'm 41 (soon to be 42), SAHM with two beautiful kids, and a wonderful hubby. I've kept the "baby" weight on now for 6 years since my daughter was born. DO NOT want to go for 7. I live to hike, and love weight training -- have the muscles to show for it...unfortunately they're in hibernation at the moment, hehe. But I do love my delt lines, and can't wait for them to get more defined with the weight loss. ( Don't know why, just think delts are so sexy...hmm, weird?) Anyway, with the "ahem" baby weight also came life's stresses as to why I've kept the weight on. Sadly the weight also hinders me from truly living life to the fullest. Won't go here, won't go there because of the added lbs, and frankly, I'm getting sick of this. We want to take the kids to Disneyland before summer hits, and I don't want to cringe when I look at the pictures after. Time to shine!! Would enjoy having some 40-Somethings for friends.

All the best in reaching your goal,
Shan

hewhoiscd

2 mile run (lunch): 18m26s, was going for a 9-9:30m/m pace. Managed it, though I am beat from this past weeks activities and lack of sleep. Oh, did pushups too: 102 (24+26+26+26)

briannw

40+ and pretty new to this. Hoping to learn some new tricks meet some people along the way. Count me in.

getfitnfab

On week 6 day 5

Last 3 days was burned out physically and mentally

Took a mini break, well earned, from the insane workouts

Was not able to log a 1,000 cal deficit, but have learned, gotta take it in stride

Not meeting my weight loss numbers either

Next 3 days in a seminar

So already on my bike this am

Gotta keep moving

getfitnfab

Welcome to all the new members!!!! Awesome!!! :drinker: Feel free to ask all the questions you have. Post your goals, struggles, success, etc. Check in day is on Fridays. Just let us know if you met your goals for the week, etc.

LadyPersia, no word from Sing. :sad: I want to stay optimistic but my gut tells me something bad happened to him. I dont think he would have left us hangind like this. How are you doing?

Ok, gotta go, too little time today at work...take care!!! :flowerforyou:

BTW, got my body fat tested yesterday by a coworker who is an exercise physiologist. 19.21% not bad for a 48 yr old woman!! hee hee I was afraid I was "skinny fat"...so I feel more comfortable now. :drinker:

19.21 is freaking awesome

Swissmiss

Good morning all you Cool Kids. Yippy !! It is Friday. Do you have plans for this weekend?

lesle1

Good morning everybody,
I'm coldddddddddd. I'm heading for that shower after running 6.5 miles this morning at 5 am. I should have done that before getting on here.