40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Beeps2011

sdereski - ab-work has been out of my rotation for a bit....when it shows up, again, I think I might DIE!

KellySue - hope you're feeling better soon - have a good weekend!

michele - welcome!

Today, I lift!

micheleld73

Hi, HELP PLEASE , mfp is full of wonderful advice, often very conflicting though as there really is no one size fits all etc....One of the common themes relates to calories and eat more to lose and though I agree with the principles of this, as someone over 40 with a very sedately job (and a dislike for extensive housework plus no little kids to run around after) I am really not sure what I should be eating calorie wise and what exercise is the best for my age!!!!
And I know I am getting this all wrong as I am simply not losing anything worthwhile and I am sure I don't have an underlying medical condition. I don't have a huge amount to lose and I do eat reasonably so it is not a case of giving up a food type (soda, pizza etc) to see a great losss lol.
I suppose what I am asking is for advice from other women in their 40s (or older) and what changes worked for you?
What calories do you eat when working to lose (I am 5"3 and currently 148 lb)?
What exercise had the greatest impact while still being practical to commit too? I have access to a council gym but hate gyms so I use mainly for classes (zumba/pilates/body balance )and swimming and I also run, though only around 3k each time at the moment as I had a hip injury and have had to take it slow once I started up again. The gym does have body pump/CRworx and similar classes so I could access those too but I need to keep the pilates due to controlling my hip problem.

I do have a basic weight set at home and a bench plus a kettle bell though I have never used the weights (they are hubbys) and I had to stop the kettlebell when my hip went and I am a little wary of restarting that one.

Help please

First and foremost what helped me the most was LOGGING EVERYTHING!! This helped me to see where I needed to make changes in my eating habits. This is where you should focus most of your attention...weight loss is 80% what you eat and 20% about how you exercise.

Cardio is good for those days you want to splurge a little more than others so you have those extra calories to consume. I learned a bit late that strength training is a BIG help. It will prevent the "skinny fat" syndrome (as well as helping keep your LBM) and muscle will help to burn those calories!!

Personally I love all Beachbody programs and a lot of Jillian Michaels' videos. After my move at the end of the month my plan is to work the Body Beast program from Beachbody to build strength!

DonnaJones7

Thanks! I just found this "club" and this is where I need to be!
SO Happy to see a bunch of successful people here.

I have a long way to go and I'm looking for some motivating people who are positive about what they're doing!
And, very often, I'm looking for some people who aren't afraid to give me a nudge or a kick in the butt to get going!

Please friend me if you're willing.
Thanks all!
Donna

princessofredrock

Hey cool kids! Welcome to all the new faces!

Abs! Super hard for me! I do my best though! My youngest was a emergency c-section and I have a hernia! doc is hoping that with continued exercise and weight loss all that should have to be done if needed is sew the muscles back together so they can finish healing. Only prob is if I should get pg again it will open right back up!

Going to get my still coughing boys out of the house for a walk today. Then we are going to make some super garlicky pizza sauce for later. Garlic always makes me feel good the next day! Must be an Italian thing! lol

My neighbors have a band, and they are jamming today! May sit outside and fold laundry to listen!

The pic is from my now 11 yr olds b-day party. Have a great video of my friend Tiina (who is from Finland) and I chasing the kids around in the jumper! At least I have felt like playing! I didn't for the longest time! Makes me feel like a good mom again!
; )

Take care and have a great weekend cool kids! xoxo

IhScoutII

I'm 42 so I guess that would make me a cool kid too...

RM10003

Hi new kids!

princess, that sounds like so much fun! Glad to hear you're getting some of your "oomph" back.

Alf, I didn't make it to Zumba this evening--couldn't make it out of the office on time. I did walk home two miles, though, which helped clear my head after a long work week (6 days) and a day that started with a funeral. All I want to do now is go to sleep, but the hubs was kind enough to do the laundry and it's all over the bed, so I gotta get some folding done first.

flufferella

I wanna be a cool kid!

1968samuel

Happy Friday!!! Survived a very long work week, and I'm still under my calorie goal. Huge for me because I tend to overeat when I'm stressed or tired. I'm looking forward to having time for some long workouts this weekend.

KellySue - Feel better and have a great time with your 5k!! Fun stuff!! :flowerforyou:

alf1163

HAPPY SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker: :drinker: I went to Bikram yesterday. It puts a smile on my face when I can successfully do a certain pose I have been working on. I love it, I wish I could do it more often than once a week. I psyching myself up to lift today, very soon. It should be a good one since I have more time on my hands this morning. :drinker: My husband and I are going to a wedding tonight.

Welcome to all the newcomers!!!! Let's all support each other!!!!

Michele, I also neglected myself in my 30s! I do feel I am in the best shape now!!! I do have aches and pains here and there but I am working through them. It comes with age and physical activity but that is no excuse to stop. Great work!!! :drinker:

Take care everyone!!!! :flowerforyou:

Beeps2011

Good cardio class today. Tomorrow, I'm going to squeeze in a lifting session because my M lunch is being hi-jacked for a work function.

rbear713

41 - been at this almost two years - down about 90 - in great shape (the best of my life)! Quit smokin, work out every day...

Although the body doesnt come close to performing the way it used to, and the bumps and aches and bruises and cramps are a lil more severe, AND recovery takes LONGER, I gotta say I WOULDNT CHANGE A THING!

LOVE my 40's! BRING THAT **** ON!!

sdereski

5km colour bash run today. Super fun! Got blasted with colour. :happy:

jonnyman41

thanks everyone that replied to my last post. I have been away camping this weekend (despite it being almost winter in the UK) so I am late in replying. I did attend a body pump class last Thursday for the first time ever and I am still paying the price 4 days later (going up and down steps is torture!!) Despite being very sore I have done lots and lots of walking with hubby, one of our dogs and his mum, her husband and two dogs, as they were camping with us. I hope I am as fit and able as they are when I reach their ages!!

NormaV14

OK, so I am way 40+, and can't figure out if i am good with you guys or should find a 50+ group! i have always enjoyed working out, but it's the eating that is getting to me. No one is lying when they say as you get older your metabolism slows down. I need hel[p staying on track. hope this is the right forum:)

solobiker

I am 43 so I guess I am cool kid too. I love cardio always have. I like to how hard I can push myself. Starting to get back into lifting.

Beeps2011

Got my lifting in-and-done. A good stretch. A warm jacuzzi.

KellySue67

Happy Monday All!

Made it through the 5k. Had a really good time despite the much cooler temps. My older daughter pushed Jake almost the whole way in the stroller. She ended up taking him out at the end cause he bumped his head on the side of the stroller and started to cry. Otherwise, no issues. They had a lot going on for the kids after too. A one mile fun run, a magician, costume contest, and music! We all got our hunnies and went to dinner after- It was an all around good day. I posted a couple of photos- see link below- of the three of us. One from Rebecca's baby shower last year and then one from yesterday. Fun stuff!


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1121045-75-lbs-down-new-before-and-after-pics

I lifted this morning and got in a bit of elliptical time as well. Have a great day all!

Beckers72

Ooooooooh! I wanna join! Just turned 41, mother of 3 girls: 22, 19, and 11.

Started this journey for weight loss and healthy lifestyle at the beginning of April with a close friend. It really has helped having her to walk & talk with. We've been walking, and I do yoga several times a week, which has seriously helped with a chronic neck and arm pain I have issues with.

29lbs down, and only a few left to go so I am getting ready to go to maintenance. With the holidays approaching I know tracking is going to be paramount to maintaining. So much of our celebrations revolve around eating.

Great to be here, and nice to be part of the club!


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Beeps2011

You are looking SO good, KellySue...sooooo good! Congrats on the 5km - sorry about your grandbaby's boo-boo.

Ab-work has returned to my work-out rotation. Pure "ouch" today (after Saturday's cardio-abs stuff and Sunday's weight-abs stuff).

WhataBroad

Monday again!?!

KellySue, wow!! you look fabulous!!

I have been in and out of consciousness for the last 5 days... ugh, this flu/cold thing is horrible. Energy zapped, lungs hurt and I just wanna be home on the couch. :sad:

I am going to get out for a walk after work, I don't care how long it will be, it just will be!!

Enjoy your day everyone!

1968samuel

Way to go KellySue!! You look great and congratulations on your 5k!!

Feel better WhataBroad. It's never any fun being sick. Good for you getting a walk in!

I didn't get as much time to workout last week due to work commitments, but this week should be better.
I did get two days of lifting and some cardio in, so it wasn't too bad all things considered.

Going for a run tonight. Have a good evening everyone!

hippie_spirit

Just stumbled on this CLUB! I would love to join in! I'm 53 and need to work on my fitness and nutrition. Hoping to see weight loss as a result! I have about 95lbs to lose.

Scarlett_S

I'd like to join the cool kids club, I meet the age criteria.

I've lost almost 80 lbs but I have 20 more i'd like to lose and its proving difficult. I haven't given up or gained weight, but I'd really like to go into the New Year with only ten pounds to go instead of twenty. I have no problem working out hard and my eating is mostly on track...my problem is weekends, social gatherings, and alcohol. I'd like to put myself in a box for about four months just to get the last 20 off. I know how hard the holidays are going to be!

Right now I'm on a two-a-day workout program Monday thru Thursday - gym before work, T25 after kids are fed at night. Friday I do something -- either gym or run or hike or bike -- and usually not much on the weekends unless it involves yardwork. I do weight training half an hour a day and cardio half an hour (4:30 gym wake up call). I drink a ton of water, eat a lot of protein supplemented with salad, veggies, some fruit.

Just trying to push myself to get where I'd like to be coming into 2014.

Beeps2011

Hope you are feeling better, WhataBroad!

1968samuel - good for getting workouts in!

Welcome to the new folks - hope you stick around!

Another luncheon, a concert tonight. I can lift tomorrow though - WHEW!

losing_it_2013

I'm in! I joined in May this year. Have lost almost 30 lbs with another 30 lbs to go. I've been getting a little lazy with my food logging and my weight loss has slowed down :grumble: Determined to get back at it 100% and get this done!!! Always welcoming new friends!

acoustictones

Greetings all. Very cool to see how well so many of you have done. I see some wanted to lose 10, and did... while others wanted lose 100, and DID!!! Nice work to each of you and for being so dedicated to your goals.

Mine are simple, but have also taken dedication and commitment. I'm not trying to lose 100 lbs, but rather get my body fat % back to where it was and where I'm happiest (physically speaking). I was somewhere around 172 lbs with between 32 and 36 % body fat over the summer. And this was mainly due to letting things go physically the past 3 years. I'm happiest with how I look and feel with stats closer to 148-155% with 10% body fat. That certainly takes more work than it used to to maintain, but when I'm there I really love how light and strong I feel, and it makes keeping up with my kids A LOT easier and more fun. :bigsmile:

So again, thanks to all for sharing their stories here. I'm so excited for all of you that are working towards and/or have accomplished your goals!

David

docdrd

Nice to find people my age on here. Please include me as well. Just turned 48 and almost did not make it as my heart stopped for a minute last year, so I am particularly glad to be still around :-)

I have always been active and love playing tennis. I used to just have to think about exercising and lbs would come off, but in my 30's and then early 40's my metabolism slowed and then disappeared. UGH!! I still play a lot of tennis and have added biking and jogging. I have to be careful now about not doing too much high intensity work, so I think my days of trying to be in a race are gone, but I certainly try to stay fit and exercise at least 3 days a week and shoot for 5 days.

I want to lose 10 more lbs. This time of year (Fall) is always hardest for me as there are so many Bday celebrations in my family, but that is just an excuse and we all agree that there will be no acceptable excuses :-)

Nice to meet you all. Cheers!

D

WhataBroad

Lots of new posters! Hello to all.

Thanks for the well wishes... they seemed to have helped! had an awesome, full nights sleep and was up bright and early this morning to get my lifting in... even did 20 minutes of tabata afterwards!! Might need a nap after lunch but still felt so good to get back at it. Still have a nagging cough so I am postponing any runs a few more days.

1968samuel - some lifting/cardio is better than none and every little bit makes you that much stronger, right?!

Scarlett - that's fantastic loss Have you tried switching things up? new exercises, upping the intensity when you are working out, when you say 'gym', do you mean lifting?

Beeps - enjoy your luncheon and concert

docdrd - wow, your heart stopped? that would be a huge motivator to get doing the things that can help stop that from happening again anytime soon.


Enjoy your day everyone!

KellySue67

Hey to all- new and old! Not a lot going on in my neck of the woods today. I did some aerobics and resistance band work today. Tomorrow is usually my rest day, but I will not have a car on Thursday so I think I will make an exception this week and head to the gym tomorrow am so I can get some lifting in. My younger daughter is getting married in five weeks and I really would like to tighten up my upper arms and abs a bit more before then. I'm certainly not expecting miracles, but a little bit would be nice.

Have a good night!

alf1163

Hello hello hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, so many posters, can't keep up!! LOL Welcome to the newcomers!! Let's motivate each other out!!!!

I lifted today. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

KellySue, I saw the pics. Awesome job!! Keep up the good work!!! :drinker: :drinker:

Have a great evening!!! :flowerforyou: