40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Afternoon Kid's,
Took Josie back to Kohl's today. << The incident of her last meltdown. They gave me the difference on that waffle maker I returned the other week, and the blender that broke after 2 uses. I was able to buy 3 blanket/throws all on sale with my store credits and a discount for signing up for their card for drum roll please ....$0.61. Insert cheesy smile here.
Syligirl,
I remember getting mad before myself. I even complained to the group how I was dreading my next doctor's visit. Since they kept fussing about my cholesterol previously and wanted me to take meds for it. Maybe getting mad is the butt kicking/push we all need.
FYI My Doctor's were very happy with my loss and my numbers did come down last visit. You can do this !
I'll check back later.
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How does one join this group?0
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Hi i would also like to join the group ,
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I think to join, you just start posting, so post away!
I am currently in a staredown with the last piece of carrot cake. It's anyone's guess who is going to win.0 -
Ok, the cake won...
but I cut it in half, and scraped off half the icing.
Take that, you dessert-masquerading-as-a-vegetable!0 -
Hi all. I would like to join this group. I'm a 49 year old looking to lose a couple of stone. Motivation is poor. Diet is not too unhealthy but could be better. Work long hours in the local hospital so not much time to exercise daily. Most exercise i do is walking the dog.0
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Hi There!! I am 44yo so I guess I qualify for this group. Looking to lose 80lb total. Started Jan 5th and am down 9lb. I would love to join a group to check in with and get motivation from.1
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Welcome to all the new cool kids!!!! No need to formally join the group. Just bookmark it is easy to find and post away.
Syligirl, gaining sucks but best to brush it off and learn from mistakes. I know it is easier said than done. But believe me we've all been there!! Me as recent as Jan. I let myself go since Oct and ended up gaining 18lbs!!! I'm still upset about it but I'd put my game face on and move on.
3fur, the snatch scares me.
Sdereski, that is an awesome picture!!!!
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Hello, i just turned 40 last month! Still feel/act like im 25 0
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I am 41 and have lost 100 pounds with 35 more to go. I've stalled due to a knee soreness that started 5 months ago when I first started working out my legs. I've been to my family doctor and an arthopedic doctor who say there is no structural damage but I still can't get this thing to fully heal. It gets more sore the more I work it, but I've rested it for weeks at times and it is always a little sore.
Usually it is stiff when not in motion and takes a couple steps to loosen up. I've tried several different types of braces but compression types feel like they are aggravating the tendons in the back of my leg.
Hard to be a cool kid when you hobble.0 -
Not new to MFP, but I'm new to the Message-board. I'm 43 and have struggled losing and gaining the same 15-25 pounds for 20 years. Thankfully, I haven't let it get more out of hand than that. This latest round I started at 168.6 pounds and my goal is to get to 145 then reevaluate. I have been dutiful in logging my foods because I haven't paid attention to caloric values in years. So far I am pleased with my results. I'm hoping to get to goal by May. I do exercise lightly...yoga 3-4 times per week and my goal is to get to the gym a couple times a week.
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Hey everyone. I'm 43 and trying to drop about 20lbs. trying to get in the exercise and logging the calories. Hopefully I will see some results.
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sdereski, you look AWESOME!
larros food looks yummy.
I got a great workout in today, despite three hours of sleep.
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Hi! I joined up a year or more ago and have never posted in forums. Joined our local gym again and started keeping calorie records. Have learned how to keep my HR in the mid fat burning to mid aerobic range on the elliptical trainer and stationary bikes (45-60 min. duration). Will get a training session on weights this month and will keep working on a diet within a good range. I'm 50 and 128 at 5'1, my measurements say my body fat ratio is heading in a bad direction since I have a small frame. My genetics point toward being overweight. I feel if I don't get a handle on it now I may not be able to maintain a healthy weight for my later years. I feel so much better after going to the gym 4-5 times a week. I try to do some stuff at home like some hiit, core work, and simply putting on some music and dancing for 30-40 minutes. In nearly a month there isn't much progress on the scales but the difference in endurance is encouraging. Peri-menopause is giving me fits but this helps mentally and physically. Monthly weight swings can be a bit discouraging. I try to keep it in perspective.
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Would like to join this group. Feel free to friend me.0
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JackieUnlimited wrote: »Way to go Vikkim2015!!! You are doing fanfreaking tastic! Do you keep track of how long you are out for your walks as well? The reason I ask is so that when you are ready to challenge yourself even more you can try to do that 4km walk in a little bit less time than it took the week before.
Great job with getting your blood sugar down as well. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thank You!
I have only done a couple over 4km yet and don't want to push it too soon as the last one on Friday had me not too well over the weekend. I had been a bit off Thursday and thought I could sweat it out but no. Today the walk was 3.6km in 40mins (5.3km per hr) which is better than we ( my daughter walks with me) have done before for that far. I have sore hips and knees so I have to temper my want to do so much with the logic that I can't go to far too fast. It has been so hot here so walking in a sauna is helping a lot.0 -
Good morning everyone,
Thanks for the encouragement. I got a great nights sleep (another problem, I stay up way to late) When I woke up I packed all my healthy snacks )celery, cashews etc. Basically everything carb and sugar free...those are my two issues. I already feel better and motivated.
@kate... Good for you about your doctors!, I hope I can report the same back to you!
Have a great day everyone and feel free to friend me and yell at me if I screw up!
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Morning Kid's !
5 pounds under goal weight this morning. At 150 lbs I'm 12 pounds less than the right side of my profile ( 112 pounds lighter than the left ). Don't tell my husband; he's back to harping on me about losing too much. Says he's going to send me to the Doctor if I lose anymore. I know I need to update pictures but I suck at selfies. LOL
Hello Newbies ! Just click on the little star at the top to bookmark and post away.
Larro- How do you post videos ? I can do it on fb.
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Good Morning Cool Kids. I've got my AM cardio in. Will be heading out to town here shortly.
It's a little cooler here today. Though nothing like you guys up north are dealing with.
I am amazed at how many new folks we are getting. Welcome to all you guys. Stay awhile.
Everyone seems to be doing well with their workouts and food. Keep up the good work.Larro- How do you post videos ? I can do it on fb.
If you have it on FB or YT, just copy the IP address and paste it here. If you want to do some test post out of the public eye, I started a thread for that purpose. Testing 123 http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10013081/testing-1-2-3#latest
Hope everyone is having a good day,
Larro
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Hey Cool Kids!
Hope you NE Kids are staying safe and warm. Snow shovelling is great exercise though!
I FINALLY got my bicycle back and got to ride to work this morning. It was a chilly 42 deg this morning, but a beautiful sunrise. Walking to Hard CORE at the gym for lunch. It's a good think I have so many exercise opportunities today, 'cause it's girl's night tonight, and there is usually some overindulgence.
Kate, you're doing an awesome job of maintaining! It's so inspiring.
Sdereski, I love, love LOVE that picture! You look awesome.
Larro, your breakfast looks so yummy as usual! Thanks for the tip on uploading videos.
... Off to page 2 of posts ... our group is getting so big!0 -
Hey cool kids - thanks for the kind comments on the picture. Just to clarify, I had NO idea the picture was in, or going to be used in any magazine. It was taken 2 summers ago, and totally forgot about them. Thought the photographer wasn't really happy with us (although I do recall him saying "great shot" after this one). I think I signed something, but I don't recall. So, was a pretty cool surprise.
Had an out of town meeting yesterday. My calendar reminded me an hour before I had to head out! I managed to make it on time and get a short visit in with my son and DIL (who was due yesterday!). No baby action yet. We all are anxiously waiting and have our phones on JIC!!
Kate, congrats on the weight loss. How much more do you want to lose? You sure are dropping the pounds. Great deals at Kohls to btw. Always great to get a good deal.
Curious - you sure are working it these days! Bet you start seeing some major changes soon.
Alf and Larro - the pics of your meals look so yummy and healthy!
Had lunch with my girlfriends today - it's a weekly ritual that we all look forward to!
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Alf, your lunch looks AMAZING!
Biking to work and a mid-day workout, curiousgeorge??!?!? my goodness, that IS HARDCORE!
sdereski - this makes you a gramma how many times over?/!?
I got my maxstrength group class in this morning - and I upped my weights in many of the moves, so that felt good.
Tonight hubby and I are going out for dinner - it is our "Valentine's Day" date night....we are heading to OLDcity this weekend to visit with family.
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Well it was pistol Tuesday at Kickboxing. Ouch! I'm getting good at them using the resistance bands around the top of the hanging bag to pull you up after you touch your butt to the ground on one leg.
Very good workout followed by a pretty healthy dinner with my little monkeys. Off to kettlebell in the morning.0 -
Hey all y'all with the hours of kettle bell and cardio twice a day - Does it ever stop making you sore?!? I've been adding in cardio gradually, but wanted to do some muscle building as well. I've done two days of CardioSculpt from Daily Burn (modified version!) and I'm sore and grumpy. This is not how I want to gain muscle.0
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I still get achy, but mostly just the days they concentrate on one muscle group. The days we do all body I'm fine. Yesterday we did a whole bunch of squats and pistols so it made for sore legs. I usually find my body is ok, other than when I'm upping weights, working on a particular weak spot or do mostly one body part.0
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Wow- it has been a while since I have checked in with all of you 40+ers! I have been busy- continuing to shovel and doing some other stuff as well. I bought a new car over the weekend- a Dodge Avenger- I am really liking it so far. It seems to handle well in the snow, which is a huge relief since I went from a Jeep Larrado back to a car. The Jeep was in rough shape and I just couldn't afford the gas for it. Any how, Today is weigh in day for our Biggest Loser Challenge. I am heading there in a few minutes. It starts this week and goes until the week of April 27th. Wish me luck!
Glad to see everyone is still working hard! Have a good one!0 -
Hi Everyone and good morning. You are all inspiring with your workouts, I hear terms like CardioSculpt and which muscle groups you are working on ...and here I am like..yeah I walked and did some zumba..haha I am at the basics, wanting to burn more than I take in. Last year however I did Insanity which is why I lost 50lbs. But so far this year, I am working to get back into the grove and do something which gets me moving daily. When I build up my energy again I may do another round of insanity, it really worked for me. Good luck @Kelly Sue!
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Hi Everyone and good morning. You are all inspiring with your workouts, I hear terms like CardioSculpt and which muscle groups you are working on ...and here I am like..yeah I walked and did some zumba..haha I am at the basics, wanting to burn more than I take in. Last year however I did Insanity which is why I lost 50lbs. But so far this year, I am working to get back into the grove and do something which gets me moving daily. When I build up my energy again I may do another round of insanity, it really worked for me. Good luck @Kelly Sue!
Syli
Dont sweat it!!! Everyone is at their own level. You are doing more than a lot of people! Keep it up!!!!
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Hi everyone! I'm 45 married with four grown sons, 6 grandkids and two more on the way. I decided to take my health serious when I was diagnosed with an illness. I am almost fifty pounds down and absolutely in love with cross fit. I truly believe if you love your exercise you will continue to do it. I am so excited to find this thread. I look forward to meeting everyone and becoming one of the cool kids!0
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