40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
Replies
-
larrodarro wrote: »
Beeps, did you endure the get together with good grace. Or did you pick up one of the ladies and bench press her?
Not only did I ENDURE the get-together, I was OVERWHELMED with appreciation that I (somehow?!??!?!) made it onto the invite list. At all.
I do sit on an executive committee with one of the women who hosted. The other woman who hosted I had never met.
The evening was a mish-mash of VERY powerful women in my community - and in my nation (actually!). So, I broke bread with 22- women who, among them, included former Prime Minister, a former Deputy Prime Minister, former Dean of Medicine at our university, philanthropic leaders in the community, and our Ethics Commissioner.
!!
What the h$*l was I doing there?!?!? I don't know but I am hand-writing the most SINCERED "thank you" letter I have EVER hand-written....with hopes that I get invited to MORE of these lovely events.
Who knew??
0 -
larrodarro wrote: »
Beeps, did you endure the get together with good grace. Or did you pick up one of the ladies and bench press her?
Not only did I ENDURE the get-together, I was OVERWHELMED with appreciation that I (somehow?!??!?!) made it onto the invite list. At all.
I do sit on an executive committee with one of the women who hosted. The other woman who hosted I had never met.
The evening was a mish-mash of VERY powerful women in my community - and in my nation (actually!). So, I broke bread with 22- women who, among them, included former Prime Minister, a former Deputy Prime Minister, former Dean of Medicine at our university, philanthropic leaders in the community, and our Ethics Commissioner.
!!
What the h$*l was I doing there?!?!? I don't know but I am hand-writing the most SINCERED "thank you" letter I have EVER hand-written....with hopes that I get invited to MORE of these lovely events.
Who knew??
How Fabulous!!!0 -
Wow Beeps! That's so wonderful!
Larro, your quote cracked me laugh out loud - which is dangerous because I'm supposed to be working right now
!
- KS, happy to hear you had fun at the pool. It sounds like your dh is doing so much better! I hope you find a spot soon, and that it's not too far from home!
- Natalie, you're doing great! Slow and steady is a very healthy way to go, and you will start to see it in the mirror soon. Promise!
- crosbylee, it sounds like a good problem! Eat more, weigh less. How cool that it's working for you like that!
- FEves, I agree with the rest. That's too much. See your gyn and find relief. In general, exercising usually makes period lighter. Hard core athletes may even stop menstrating at all.
- Alf, love the new pic.
- Bicycled in today. Riding the motorcycle this eve to a neighboring town with my housemate, so that should be fun - but means no gym time. Bicycling the rest of the week to work, and will get to the gym Thu, Fri & Sat. Twice actually on Thursday since I love that lunch-time class.
- I've been pretty lame this week about meal planning, and it bit me today. I rode straight to the Co-op to pick up breakfast before work, and the pumpkin soup I got turned out to be soooo sweet! Ugh. There must be a ton of sugar in it (it's soup!! Why sugar?). I have no idea how to log it, but I'd better get my butt in gear and go to the grocery store tonight!
Have a super Wednesday everyone.
Welcome new folks on the thread.0 -
Not only did I ENDURE the get-together, I was OVERWHELMED with appreciation that I (somehow?!??!?!) made it onto the invite list. At all.
I do sit on an executive committee with one of the women who hosted. The other woman who hosted I had never met.
The evening was a mish-mash of VERY powerful women in my community - and in my nation (actually!). So, I broke bread with 22- women who, among them, included former Prime Minister, a former Deputy Prime Minister, former Dean of Medicine at our university, philanthropic leaders in the community, and our Ethics Commissioner.
!!
What the h$*l was I doing there?!?!? I don't know but I am hand-writing the most SINCERED "thank you" letter I have EVER hand-written....with hopes that I get invited to MORE of these lovely events.
Who knew??
Awesome, I am so glad you went and had a good time. You are more popular than you even knew!!!
0 -
FEves - I agree with the rest to get another opinion for a doctor. I think there is a something other than perimenopause to be causing such havoc. There are many options available to help without having to have surgery possibly. What you are experiencing is not normal. ((((HUGS))))0
-
Well the rib I put out a month ago has been bothering me since the epic kettlebell workout and now the whole right side of my bank is achy. Hoping the chiro adjustment last night will help. I also managed to tweak my knee in this mornings workout. Feel like I'm falling apart!
Beeps glad you had such a wonderful time!
0 -
I *did* have a great time! And, I was a COMPLETE wall-flower (which, shocking I know!! is NOT my "nature")....just that these FABULOUS women were SOOOOOOOOO fabulous and I just listened and listened and listened all night long.
Interesting dinner companions make for interesting conversations, for SURE!0 -
I did NOT work out today. Even though I brought NEW gym clothes!
I just did NOT care....at all....NONE of the women I spoke to last night had "buff bodies". None of 'em. Most of the women were 60+ years old. And, they have had POWERful careers, they are married to POWERful men, they are promoting POWERful philanthropic causes.
It completely RE-focused me on my BRAIN....and totally off my BODY.
Maybe, for a bit, this is a GOOD THING.
Don't get me wrong, my HEALTH is paramount....so, I won't stray from the gym for too long. But, a kind of "re-alignment" about WHAT I REALLY WANT might be a good exercise to go through.
I mean, what's so WRONG about going to the gym 3 times per week, anyway?!?!?!?? Who SAYS 6 times per week really got me WHAT I WANT!! (it didn't....but, I kept going anyway....)0 -
Hi "Kids"!
I'm a 41 year old single parent of two who also has two jobs. Somewhere in that tornado of a busy life I decided that it was time to get back to working out and eating better. I'm down 7 lbs in 3 weeks and I feel more energy already! My goal is to lose 30 pounds total and make exercise a habit not an option. Wishing everyone great success on their MFP journey!
0 -
I am 47 and need to lose 20-40 lbs. Depending if you ask me or my doctor:) They tell me I am a diabetic now and I just can't have that so I have got to get the weight off and put it off as long as I can. Dr said with family history, it's not if, it's when. 5'9" 209lbs. Problem is......I love to eat. arg!!!!!0
-
I did NOT work out today. Even though I brought NEW gym clothes!
I just did NOT care....at all....NONE of the women I spoke to last night had "buff bodies". None of 'em. Most of the women were 60+ years old. And, they have had POWERful careers, they are married to POWERful men, they are promoting POWERful philanthropic causes.
It completely RE-focused me on my BRAIN....and totally off my BODY.
Maybe, for a bit, this is a GOOD THING.
Don't get me wrong, my HEALTH is paramount....so, I won't stray from the gym for too long. But, a kind of "re-alignment" about WHAT I REALLY WANT might be a good exercise to go through.
I mean, what's so WRONG about going to the gym 3 times per week, anyway?!?!?!?? Who SAYS 6 times per week really got me WHAT I WANT!! (it didn't....but, I kept going anyway....)
Well, who says you can't have ALL including a buff body!!!
0 -
True.0
-
Thanks for all the concern - I've had ultrasounds and a uterine biopsy and everything is normal...The GYN said it was just how my body is handling perimenopause - lucky me! He offered to do an ablation, but I kept putting it off. Now, at 50, I think surely this business is almost done! I should have dealt with it 10 years ago, I know, as it has caused me to not to be able to exercise over this decade very well. I guess I'll just have to grin and bear it this month and hope to get back on track soon!
-0 -
46 and working on the last 15
0 -
Dhs, Awesome!!!! Welcome!
FEves, I was dealing with the same issue for a while, heavy bleeding, anemia, etc. I do have fibroids, one very large. The Dr recommended a hysterectomy. I opted out mainly because I didn't want to be recuperating for 6 wks and also because surgeries scare me!!! So I opted for having an IUD inserted. My cycle is not heavy anymore, no anemia. The Dr said that by the time it has to come out I might be going through menopause. Will see...
I went to Bikram this morning!!!! NAMASTE!!!!!!!0 -
Good Morning Cool Kids.
My shoulder is still a little gimpy, so I had to cut my lifting short. But I did do a little more cardio than most lift days. And there will be a little "Shopping {thrift stores, moderate}" later on today.
Alf, I forgot to mention your new picture yesterday. You look great.
Hello everyone, and welcome to all the new guys.
Got to run,
Larro0 -
0
-
Ok. I'm going to be very open to - no snide remarks please.
I just turned 50 and one of my goals was to lose 1lb before my 50th birthday. I lost 5! So I was very happy. I have been on a yo-yo for quiet sometime. I started gaining weight after the passing of my first and only child. I fell into a depression and ate my life away. I finally got myself together and lost everything I had gain except for 20 lbs when my husband was diagnosed with cancer for the second time. I gained weight again.
I got tired of being fat and lost the weight again.
I stressed myself out with going to school and work, and gained again.
I had to have double knee replacement and I lost over 60 lbs. It looked like I was finally going to keep it off but I was working for a very hard director and my anxiety, stress, and depression just took over and I gained everything back.
Last year, I started my weight management because I was graduating from college. I worked hard and to date I've lost 31 lbs.
My goal is to get down to 145 lbs and to maintain that weight.
Things are still stressful and I've been put on anti-anxiety medication. I am working to get off the medication.
My general health is o.k. and I live a very stressful life as I take care of two disabled individuals. Like many of you, I work full time, am planning to go back to school in the fall for my Masters, and probably unlike many of you exercise is not always my best friend. I get it in but I'm not alway consistent. I am always looking for support but I must admit, as you can see from above, I am an emotional eater.
I am working on being better with my relationship with food. It's difficult when you work in a university environment and there is always something to celebrate or someone is bringing in food. But I'm working on saying no and getting in more fluids or healthy snacks.
I hope that if anyone has any suggestions on how be better at exercise, stress, anxiety, or just have a kind word - that you will share it.
Fingers crossed.0 -
Well, tried to write earlier, but the day has gone haywire! I got a message last night that there was a water main break outside of my worksite. I came in today to find that we still did not have water. Since there was no running water, we were not able to run our program here today. I had to scramble to make arrangements for an alternate site for today and possibly tomorrow. It has been crazy to say the least. I also had a meeting this afternoon and my boss decided to spend the morning here as well. She is a nice person, I just don't do well feeling like someone is looking over my shoulder.
They have found my husband a rehab site- 80- yes 8.0.- mile from my house. My daughter called them this morning and gave them heck and they agreed to wait one more day to try to find services in one last county closer to our home. Crossing our fingers that this is possible. If not, he will be heading to the other place tomorrow morning. Still working on how all of this is going to be paid for as well. My insurance changed this year and no longer covers it in full. Working on some options, but not sure how promising they are sounding. So discouraging.![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
No workout today- had Jake this morning and had fun with him before coming in to work. The bright spot in my day!
Sorry I have not been very positive lately- just too much going on. I will be better eventually. Have a good one all.0 -
80 miles is RIDICULOUS, KellySue!
OMG
I am sooooooo sorry to read this.
0 -
I'm in too! 0
-
Ciacyrus, welcome! You are so busy but still managing to take care of yourself. Hang in there, things will fall into place. Keep it up!!!!!
KS, do they have providers who would work with your hubby at home? That is crazy!!!
Good night cool kids!!!!?0 -
Count me in!0
-
This is for you Caramel. My adventure this morning was finding a wounded Aleutian goose on my ride in. I named it Duck Duck, tucked it in my jacket, and texted B to meet me at the office. See the little goose face sticking out of the jacket? It was pretty fun peddling down the highway with this little friend along for the ride. It's now a resident at the Wildlife Rescue Center. Not sure what will happen to it next... it had a broken leg. I wonder if it will heal in time for the rest of its northern migration. And if not, what will happen?
0 -
Ciacyrus, one day at time! Something I have realized is there is almost something to celebrate or throw us off daily. You have the choice and can be in control. You can change & I believe you can do it. I have been setting goals each day & they are 1 day goals I try to achieve. It has really been helping me to break it down small. There is a thread "just for today" if you want to join in.0
-
CG - thank you for the picture. You look awesome and what a great story with the little duck. Your scenery looks beautiful & brought a smile to my face. We are very cold here, supposed to down to - 12 F tonight.
KS- my heart goes out to you, I hope they can find a closer rehab for your DH.
Alf - love your new pic, you are radiant:)
Larro- I hope your shoulder feels better soon, great job picking up extra cardio!!!!0 -
Curious, wow, it let you pick it up? I can imagine your beautiful rides.
Ruby, I love your new approach. It is much easier when we set daily mini goals.
Thank you for the compliments. That was taken last October when we celebrated my daughter's 30th birthday? Plans for today, go to the gym before work, I've packed my lunch and snacks. I have to take it easy because my lower back is a little sore.
Have an awesome day!!!0 -
Happy Friday all. It is going to be another interesting day here. We still have no water at work and I don't see anyone working on the problem just yet either. Hmmm!
My husband is headed to the 80 mile away rehab this afternoon. There was nothing available closer. Really stinks! I also won't be able to get down there until next weekend. I was going to go see him Sunday afternoon when he was closer, but it just won't work the same to go that distance. I have a million things to do tomorrow that I can't change. Hoping for good cell service!
Alf- Home based PT/OT may be an option if we can't get our financial situation figured out because it would be cheaper to do that, but he needs to regain a little bit of strength first. He can't walk or even get himself in/out of bed or to the bathroom at this point, and I am not going to be able to be home with him all of the time, nor can I physically lift/support him. He's a big guy- he's about 380lbs- he has lost about 80lbs and was working out 3-5 days per week before getting sick, but still too much for me to really be able to assist.
Had to be in to work early today due to situations here, so no gym time. Possibly tomorrow if I can get my butt out of bed early enough. God knows I need it for my mental health alone!
Have a good one all.0 -
Happy Friday kids...
CG, you have no idea how big my smile is when I saw your picture. I believe animals know when they are in the hands of good humans, even when adversity strikes. Thank you for making my Friday. The picture is priceless. I hope the little guy heals and can go on his migration.
KellySue--With all you are going through, you are ENTITLED to feel blue. Most people would have quit a long time ago, yet you keep fighting. Here is a big hug for you. I encourage you to keep fighting and get the support you need from family. You know we are here for you.
Beeps--Sounds like you had a great time at the gathering. I hoped you were able to network and reflect back on it for many years to come. Did you lift today? I admire your dedication to lifting.
Alf--Your new pic is stunning.
Larro--Sorry about your shoulder....Please do what you need to do so you can feel better.
Ruby--Congrats on the weight loss.
My trainer kicked my butt last night. My quads, triceps/biceps are SORE!!!!!
If I forgot anyone, please forgive me. Have a great weekend everyone.0
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.3K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 423 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions