40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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WhataBroad, I live in the great far north. Well, not really. The great mid-to-far-north, lol. IT IS COLD TODAY! Mind you the sun is shining and it is keeping my S.A.D at bay!
I think I can shave off 2 more lbs in 2013. That is GOOD NEWS!
I have managed to push-off ALL BLOAT. That is GOOD NEWS!
I am NOT going to bloat up, anymore....because then I just spin my wheels trying to MOVE off BLOAT, instead of MOVING off BODYFAT. D-U-M-B.
My habit-tracker is working very well and rewarding me with GROWING STREAKS!!! I'm chasing "gold stars" like I did when I was in kindergarten.
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Beeps, I knew you were badass, but seriously, if I lived somewhere it was -27 degrees, I would have zero motivation to actually lose weight. I think I would just crawl under the covers and hibernate for the winter.0
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Good morning all! Made it to the gym nice and early and got in some lifting and a bit of cardio too. I will have to say though, I did not sleep well last night and now I am dragging! BLAH!:yawn: I hate feeling this way especially when I have such a busy day. Three meetings on top of my regular work. No meetings tomorrow though so I will have to try to catch up a bit then.
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RM10003 - I really do hate that it is THIS cold for THIS many months of the year....but, in trade, it is sunny nearly every single day - and the SUN, 100% motivates me! I can take the cold if the sun is out....it's why I don't like more "temperate" climates - they often come with PLENTY o' cloud and gray, which sets my S.A.D. aflare!! Can't move to BC....what else is there?? Might as well stay put in AB - the economy ROCKS and I hate BC politics, anyway!
KellySue - I HATE it when I don't get enough rest....it just KILLS me. I have been very fortunate this week (although Sunday night I did not sleep except for 1 hour)...
I have a luncheon today - so no gym - which is fine, it wasn't on the menu, anyway.
Oh, and my "weigh-in" days have switched to Fridays because that is when my "accountability partner" wants to have them. I am doing VERY well with my "system" of:
1. only weighing one time per week;
2. which used to be on Wednesdays, but will now be on Fridays.
Even though, this week, I'll end up with 2 weigh-ins, that wasn't my CHOICE, so I am keeping my STREAK ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Oh, and my "weigh-in" days have switched to Fridays because that is when my "accountability partner" wants to have them. I am doing VERY well with my "system" of:
1. only weighing one time per week;
2. which used to be on Wednesdays, but will now be on Fridays.
Even though, this week, I'll end up with 2 weigh-ins, that wasn't my CHOICE, so I am keeping my STREAK ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!
Beeps- great to hear you are doing so well with keeping your streak going!!0 -
The "weigh only once per week" streak isn't that long, though (not yet!) - because you only get to click it one time per week. so, maybe it is at, what, 3 stars???
But, the "daily" habits!! those ones build STREAKS really quickly!!! (Obviously - you can have 7 stars if you have a perfect week!)
I think my "longest" streak is actually my "be in bed by 10 pm" streak....I think I'm on 10 days-in-a-row right now!!
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Why don't new posters come back again? we just aren't interesting enough?? Goodness knows we are awesome enough!!
Beeps - hey, hey on BC... the only province that gives BC a run for it's money on beauty is New Brunswick me thinks!! and we have no where near the political issues other provinces have, *coughOntariocough*
Great job on the weigh in streak as well! Keep the systems in check and your 2013 goals should be a reality! I love the 'gold stars' idea too. Do you actually have a chart up somewhere or is it just a visual?
I really need to get to bed earlier but I find when I do, I am awake around 3am. I don't have a hard time going back to sleep but it seems to set off a pattern of light sleep thereafter and every little noise wakes me up.
I had early morning meeting so I did my cardio first thing and will get my lifting in after work... it's leg day!! YAY
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I'm 44, how do I sign up?
No signing up- just jump in!!! Welcome!
JUMPING!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
By the way, how hard do i have to jump in this thread. What do you think this is, a fitness site? Oh wait! Don't answer that. :-)0
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Welcome to the new cool kids....Pedal Pusher, BigCed and Stoshew. Hope to see you back again.
Hey, hey on Ontario politics! :laugh: I think the Toronto mayor has been entertaining the world with his ridiculous antics and commnets. I read an article the other day with a headline "He said WHAT?!" with all the asinine responses he has given to interview questions. :noway: The saddest part is that this idiot has a huge following. Now what does that tell you about people's mentality these days.
As for beautiful provinces, Quebec gets my vote. All have their uniqueness which in itself is beautiful, but I love all that Quebec has.
No workout classes scheduled on Thursday mornings, so I got to "sleep in" which was nice. Back to it tomororw morning. My goodness my body is sore. Despite lifting and running, I ache all over. :happy: Love it!
Cold and rainy here today. Am supposed to run, but if it is too crappy out, I may head to the gym to lift instead.
Beeps, when you get those frigid temps out west, I know they are soon headed my way. :grumble:
I am following a young man on FB who is running across Canada to raise money for Children's hospitals. He is currently in Saskatchewan and it has been bitter cold and snowy. Poor kid has no idea what he has gotten himself into. I wish, for his sake, it could have been a much milder fall. God Bless him though, he does what he can every day. Watch for him on the news as communities and larger cities have been doing stores about him.
www.jamiemcdonald.org
His cousin is currently paddling the Mississippi for chairity right now as well. he too has encountered some crazy, wild weather. Both inspirational, young men!0 -
Thank you!!! So is this a Canadian thread, eh? :-)0
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Thank you!!! So is this a Canadian thread, eh? :-)
We're not all Canadian- Although I don't live too far away- Upstate New York here! Fortunately for me, it's not quite as cold as it is where some of my other friends are!0 -
Alabama here! Came from NJ though.0
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Who the h*ck plans a CROSS-CANADA ANYTHING in the winter months???!?!?!?!?!
That's just dumb.0 -
I haven't seen all the parts of Canada, so I cannot say which is more beautiful than which.
I can say I found "This is That" on cbcradio this morning friggin' HILARIOUS for its spoof on a town in Montana re-naming itself "Banff, Alberta, Canada, Montana" to try and trick travelers into coming to this (fake) small-town in Montana rather than MAJESTIC BANFF!!
I do love Banff.0 -
Another "originally from NJ" person!
Beeps, I hear you on the sun, it's one of the harder things about winter. When I lived in Tokyo I did appreciate that it was usually sunny in the winter (and rarely went below freezing). Winters in NYC aren't as cold as where you are, but they are grey, so we try to get away to somewhere sunny and warm for a bit in January.
Today's NSV: I bought new workout pants over the weekend, and my trainer was so impressed with them that she made me walk in front of her! She also told me my legs are looking like hers--I can only wish, but I appreciated the compliment, and appreciate the compression power of my new pants....0 -
Hello. 45 YO this year. There are definitely some differences in working out and eating right than there were through my thirties. Glad to find a group in my age range.0
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I haven't seen all the parts of Canada, so I cannot say which is more beautiful than which.
I can say I found "This is That" on cbcradio this morning friggin' HILARIOUS for its spoof on a town in Montana re-naming itself "Banff, Alberta, Canada, Montana" to try and trick travelers into coming to this (fake) small-town in Montana rather than MAJESTIC BANFF!!
I do love Banff.
I heard that too! It was funny. Smart marketing I must say, as Banff is so beautiful and I do love it.0 -
Who the h*ck plans a CROSS-CANADA ANYTHING in the winter months???!?!?!?!?!
That's just dumb.
He started in St. John, NFLD last March. I think he thought he would be done by now, but injuries have forced him to stall for longer than he had planned.
Also, coming from away, people really have NO idea how big Canada truly is.0 -
Welcome Chris!
Was up and at it early again this morning. Stepped outside to a winter wonderland. It was above zero
Did tabata this morning. Burpees, push ups, planks, jumping jacks; lunges...UGH! (in a good way) I was dripping after the 30 minutes. Was so tempted to stay in bed, but then I asked myself "what will I regret more?" so, I got my *kitten* outta bed and am so glad I did. :happy:0 -
Happy Friday! It was weigh day for me. Down .8 ! Still not at the weight I was on the old scale, but the new scale and I are becoming more friendly! Did get in some aerobics this morning. Tomorrow is the big day!!! I know I won't make it to the gym, but maybe I can squeeze in a walk when I get up 'cause you know I will be eating cake tomorrow!!! My daughter is so excited and it will be nice to finally see her get married, oh, and we love her hubby to be. Very sweet guy and has the patience of a saint to put up with her! Hahaha!
It was also a Jake day today- He is standing all the time now and I actually caught it on film today! (or digital since film is much more rare these days) I will have to post a pic of that too- he's so cute!
Have a great day all!0 -
Is cool still a cool term?
I am sitting in my office surfing the internet and drinking coffee.0 -
Hello! 48 from NJ jumping in!0
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Hi tdellasala.
And to my fellow "originally from NJ" new friend. What exit?
Good morning to everyone else!!!0 -
Hello there kids!
Nice to see that this thread is rolling along nicely!
I've only been to 2 Provinces...BC and NWT. Sea & Sky Hwy is one of the prettiest drives outside of Alaska.
I have never been to NJ or NY, but that will be remedied tomorrow as I will be joining friends for Thanksgiving in NJ. I am so excited to finally get to walk the streets of NY (hopefully I won't get punched!).
As some of you know I am working back from an injury. My progress is going really well. I have been given the go ahead to resume my workouts but to be very careful with going heavy. I actually started running again yesterday and was able to do 5 min intervals (3x) withought straining my back at all.
Oh and I have a NSV to contribute. I am in size 10 Levis!!!! That was my original goal but I am not even close to my weight goal, so I am going to see how a size 6 looks on me.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!0 -
TGIF!!
hello and welcome to chrisbecker, It3ag4s, tdellasalla and Stoshew
Stoshew - very few of us say 'eh'. Bob and Doug Mackenzie are not typical Canadians!!
Beeps - lol, that's funny! great marketing ploy. Too bad they could never be as beautiful as Banff is.
RM - compression wear is our best friend! post a pic in your avatar!! (not neccessarily of said rear shot)
sdereski - wow, those are 2 very ambitious boys and how incredible of a journey to undergo. Very few people could ever have the ability to say they did something so monumentous in their life.
It3ag4s - cool may not be cool to say anymore but it kinda goes with our age group doesn't it? lol I still say things that was cool back in the day... awesome is my key word. wicked, boss, excellent and a few others come out daily!
KellySue - enjoy your day with Jake!
bkw - fantastic NSV!! so glad your recovery is coming along so well. Keep at it and those size 6 will be a reality.
Unlike you, sdereski, I did not get out of bed this morning! lol, so today after work, I get to do back/biceps, woohoo
Have an awesome Friday everyone!!0 -
I am glsd to find this post. I am 45 and from Alabama. I have definately found it more difficult to loose weight now thatn in the past. I do have a good start now.0
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Hello there Whatabroad. Thank you. And yeah, i guess the Mackenzie brothers are about as good examples of Canadians as Joe Piscapo is a good example as a NJian.
Hello fellow Alabamian kjdunn68. Well fellow as of 2 and a half years ago.0 -
TGIF!
Las Vegas here. I had a 2.6 gain since the end of my work's Biggest Loser contest. I know what did me in and am correcting it because a gain (even water retention) is unacceptable in my new desired lifestyle. 103 pounds to go before evaluating if that's my ideal weight, or I need to go a little lower and planning on being immersed in good eating habits, and workout habits by then!
So tonight after work and a fairly healthy dinner, off to the gym for 1 hour on the elliptical (my favorite cardio). Back to the gym tomorrow, after breakfast (protein rich) for cardio, weights and maybe some downtime in the jacuzzi. Then Sunday back to the gym again for cardio. Nothing like getting back on track by doing my desired time in the gym (rather than what I can grab) since I'm good about logging in my food.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. And for my fellow Americans, I hope you've developed your Thanksgiving day strategy to keep to your lifestyle changes.0 -
Listened to an AWESOME LEIGH PEELE podcast last night....I totally feel like I'm 100% "on-track" with my nutrition plan, calorie-deficit, etc., etc.
Got in my lifting, today - BOOM!
Finished Module 2 of Advanced Strength Series (Venus) and will start Module 3 on Monday!
Have a great weekend all you 40 +'ers!!0
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