40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Wow, Mommylern5 that's a pretty impressive piece of art. She should be so proud of that. And faces are hard to do. It's great.
Furballs sorry about the crazy schedule. Hope it gets better, or easier, definitely forces you to be organized.
Larro, love the kayak. Sounds like a lot of fun out there. The three crock pot meal is quite impressive. That's really a great idea to change things up. You're clever!
Kelly Sue, looks like fun with the little guy, glad your hubby is making progress.
It looks like everyone is awful busy this week. Glad most of you are getting in a work out here or there.
I am getting ready to go on a quilt guild retreat Fri-Sunday. There will be 13 of us going to a hotel a few hours away and sewing away like crazy. I have been getting my projects cut and organized and figuring what all I need to bring.
I had to go to town today and go bra shopping (worst job ever) I thought I was doing good until you look in the dressing room mirrors. I have always had problem with rounded shoulders, my mom does too. So the bra straps fall off the shoulders all the time. Trying to find one that the straps are not too close to the edge of the shoulders isn't fun. Anyway, finally found one so I won't be fidgeting with my bra straps all weekend. Yea!!
I am planning on bringing a nice salad for each day, so one meal is definitely healthy. And I am sitting away from the food table this year.
I also am going to use a friends laptop to log my food because I have logged 60 days in a row and I don't want to stop.
Laundry and packing tomorrow. Have a great rest of the week everyone.0 -
Natalie maybe you could try a racer back bra? I've got one, just a regular bra, not a workout one and it had a racer back which is great for wearing with tank tops0
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Bra shopping...ugh! I put it in the same category with jeans and bathing suit shopping!!!!!
3furballs, I've been doing the kettlebell swings at the gym, how different it is than using a dumbbell! Love it!!!
Larro, you sure took kayaking to heart!!! First outing and 2 hrs???? Don't forget the sunblock!
KS, jake has grown! So cute!
Welcome new members!! Keep it going!
My new vacation adventure starts next week on Thu. Can't wait but I still don't like leaving my son behind.
I've been eating really well and exercising. My plan is to continue with this until Wed. While on vacation I plan to exercise most days of the week. It should be easy because the hotels have gyms and the cruise. As far as food, I want to taste done good food etc but don't want to overindulge. I also plan to follow my 16:8 plan as much as I can. I will be watching my husband eat breakfast...I know there will be done complaining about that. Oh well, it is my body and he needs to understand. Any suggestions?
Take care!!!!
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Hey alf, what's wrong with breakfast? I would think there would be a few good options out there for you. Hope you have a great vacation.
I did try several razor back bras and they just didn't fit right.0 -
Hi guys - Glad to meet everyone !! Rat here , Im a 50+ yr old bodybuilder from the Oregon Coast who had heart-bypass for a blocked artery in 2011 , Ive used the last 4 yrs to get in the best shape of my life . MFP helped me alot to count calories , especially in the beginning and I owe part of my success to MFP . I went from a high of 242lbs/35% BF to 165lbs @5'5" and 8% BF in 4 years .
Im back now serious to cut again and enter a Mens over 50 bodybuilding contest (my first)0 -
Nataliegetfit wrote: »Hey alf, what's wrong with breakfast? I would think there would be a few good options out there for you. Hope you have a great vacation.
I did try several razor back bras and they just didn't fit right.
Natalie, I want to do intermittent fasting while on vacation 16:8 where I fast for 16hrs and then eat for 8. I want to enjoy the nice dinners on the cruise so I will be skipping breakfast. Yes, there are some healthy choices if I stick with the hard boiled eggs and the fruit.
But most times I go for the bagels, muffins, pancakes, the omelette station which they drench in oil, salty cold cuts and fatty cheeses. Ah, that can get me in trouble right in the morning. I'd rather skip it.
@ratbasterd3, welcome!!! Keep us updated on your progress! I have thought about trying for a fitness competition. Some ladies I know have competed, not bodybuilding but fitness. I'm still thinking about it.
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Enjoying reading everyone's posts.. Seems I need to ramp up my exercise. Jealous of the kayaks. If we bought one, we wouldn't get any exercise, because hubs would use it for fishing.
Staying below calories, seem to have cravings under control.
Now have super skinny fingers.. Not kidding, seem to have lost most of the 7 pounds in my face and fingers, ready to lose some butt and thigh.0 -
alf, good luck with the fasting. I would be afraid I would eat like crazy those 8 hours. the hotel I am going to this weekend has the make your own waffles, which I usually love. I have to tell myself, waffles are not my friends. I've been working too hard for senseless calories. I am going to try to make some good food choices while I'm gone. Another problem everyone brings goodies and snacks to share and it's all out on a table. I am bringing hummus and crackers, celery and triscuit crisps, and hope to have very little chocolate.0
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Good morning cool peeps.
Welcome to the new folks ... what a great mix of people!
@larrodarro ... I'm a bit envious of your new kayak (used to have one ... lost in when a certain relationship ended many many years ago). I'm probably more envious that you can USE the kayak right now - it's currently -11C where I am. We bought a canoe last year, and I look forward to it NOT having snow covering it.
@alf1163 ... my "usual" breakfast is a serving of yogurt, a fruit cup, and a fibre muffin. One rarely sees me (or my stomach) complain
I finally put in a full 105min at karate last night ... had to take it easy with the right arm still due to the shoulder, and many kicks were not as high/powerful as they should be due to continued twinges in the groin muscles ... however, it was a boon to the psyche to make it through.
Hope everyone has a great day!
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@mommylern5 - That's a fabulous piece of work. What talent!0
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Hello all!
I am new to this forum and very excited to discover people in my stage of life.
I am a 43 year old mom of 3, moderately fit (by my standards) and trying to get back into shape, lose the weight that has slowly crept up on me over the past 15 years, and find my energy again.
I discovered MFP at the end of last summer and lost the first 15 pounds, but holidays, a get away with hubby, and busy life have all been my excuses for starting to gain back again.
I have another 10 pounds to go and I look forward to keeping up with you all.
Suggestions for those late evening "finally have a minute to relax" food cravings??0 -
teachergal, sometimes I try hot tea (but not often as I don't want to be up to potty in the night) ha ha. Sometimes I do a couple dates with a little almond butter on them, sweet and a little filling. Takes care of the sweet craving. hummus and cracker or carrots. sometimes I just want a snack because someone else is having one, and I realize I really am not hungry, just used to eating a snack at that time. Trying to cut it out unless I am really hungry. Maybe some grapes, low fat cheese stick is a good one. Good luck
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Morning Kids,
Hope all of you are well and in good spirits.
Alf--Hope you have a great vacation. I know you will do well with fasting. I am sure you will do great with fasting. I went on a 9 day cruise and felt guilty for leaving my family behind. I needed to regroup so I could come back refreshed and ready to put my boxing gloves on to fight another day. Tell hubby ahead of time you plan to fast, so there are no surprises or discomfort.
Sdereski--Are you planning to run any races in 2015. I do not recall seeing a post indicating you are. Perhaps your cycling venture will supercede the races. I know you will do great.
Beeps---You photobombing....lol...Lift HEAVIER....I know you have something huge on the horizon...
Larro---You know I look forward to seeing the cats, and your adventures. You would really do well with your own reality show via youtube or cable. You have the personality for it.
3furballs--How's the new grandbaby coming along? I know you must be proud. I hope to experience it one day....Not too soon as my daughters are 13 and 16. I put in the suggestion box at the gym about a kettle ball workout. We do it for extreme fit, but a class devoted to it would be a challenge for me.
Kellysue--Glad hubby is coming along and of course the photos of your handsome lil guy touched my heart. You're my inspiration as you have not allowed your trials and adversities totally take you down. You ROCK in my book.
Mommylern5--Your daughter is very talented. I know you are proud.
CG--I know you are up to some kind of adventure. When was the last time you had your bike out?
Ruby--Thinking about you...How are you coming along?
Kate--How are you coming along? Sorry about the baby and her injury. Hope she is recovering.
I lost 5 pounds and have 15 or so to go. I said 15 initially, but decided I needed a 5 pound buffer for TOM or those days chocolate keeps calling my name. I took a new class last week call interval burn. That was a grueling 30 minutes and I loved the challenge. Tonight I am going up on the antics. I am taking that class again and then walk out and train with my trainer. My body needs a shock and awe campaign and this should do it for today.
If I forgot you, forgive me.
Have a great day everyone.....0 -
I'm 40, but I don't eat clean, I like it dirty. Also why I do mud runs.0
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Hello everyone! Love your thread! My name is Victoria, from College Station, Texas. I am working on losing 35 pounds! I asked my doctor to help me with how to lose weight. She said I was just happy
But, I like to run and do Zumba. I just like food too much.
Well, I hope everyone has a great day and reach their daily goals!
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Hi all,
I first have to comment on that amazing piece of art work! That is absolutely fabulous!
mommy, you must be very proud!
kellysue, so pleased to hear that your husband is starting to make great progress. Very positive news indeed! Looks like you had a great day with Jake. He is adorable!
Carmel - no race dates yet, but am considering doing some in the fall. I haven't run in over a month and have decided not to beat myself up over it. I have been snowshoeing about 5/6x week, and doing 3 exercises classes/week. Will continue to do that until we can no longer snowshoe and then will hit the running roads again and slowly build up my mileage. My ultimate goal is to run another ultra in October, but will have to see how the training goes. Much depends on the menopausal symptoms....that is what sidetracked me last year. The hot flashes are starting to come back (they started in March last year as well and continued to come more fast and furious as the months progressed until the late fall) I apologize if this is TMI for some.
Am REALLY hoping that doesn't happen again. I put on a lot of weight as a result of being sidetracked and I CANNOT afford to let that happen again.
Alf - have a wonderful vacation. I know you will do well with the IF. Sounds like you have a good plan worked out.
3furballs - I can sympathize with the craziness of going back to work FT. Hope it all works out for everyone.
Went for a nice snowshoe again yesterday. We are doing the trail about 15min faster than when we first started...we are getting stronger.
Found a great site that rents bikes (sounds like a fantastic service they offer), but a costly one as well. Total cost for the time I will need the bike is 545 Euros!!!! I can buy a decent bike for that price. YIKES! Am still trying to determine if it will be worth paying...they deliver and pick up the bike, set it up, provide GPS and routes (will even input routes for you); panniers, waterbottle, helmets; tool kit; road side service if needed within Holland and store your luggage. I would have to pay at least $200 to transport the bike, so I can subtract that from their price and go from there. Will have to think about that.
Funeral this morning, snowshoeing after work, then bridge tonight. Somewhere in there have to make dinner for hubby. Another full day! My husband has been working such long hours, I feel bad. We really need a vacation together, but he just can't seem to get away right now.0 -
Hi all,
Found a great site that rents bikes (sounds like a fantastic service they offer), but a costly one as well. Total cost for the time I will need the bike is 545 Euros!!!! I can buy a decent bike for that price. YIKES! Am still trying to determine if it will be worth paying...they deliver and pick up the bike, set it up, provide GPS and routes (will even input routes for you); panniers, waterbottle, helmets; tool kit; road side service if needed within Holland and store your luggage. I would have to pay at least $200 to transport the bike, so I can subtract that from their price and go from there. Will have to think about that.
What about buying a bike over there, then selling it when you are through with it? 545 Euros is a lot Dinero.
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Good Morning Cool Kids.
I'm off to town in a few minutes. Not much of a shopping list this week, so shouldn't be a long trip.
Everyone is doing such good work toward meeting your fitness goals. I'm still skipping my AM cardio until I gain a few pounds back. The kayaking cost me all of the tenths of pounds I had gained the last few weeks. Maybe 171-172 is just my natural weight. It's crazy I didn't have any problem staying north of 230 for the last 20 years, but can't gain the two pounds to reach 173.
Got to run. Hope everyone is having a good day,
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redheaddee wrote: »I'm 40, but I don't eat clean, I like it dirty. Also why I do mud runs.
Lol! Hilarious! I am guilty of struggling to clean up my act. I have made a goal to make the next 10 days starting today "cleaner" at which point I decided I need to unlock my food diary for the world to see and help me be more accountable as far as mud runs I have done warrior dash and Spartan. Warrior Dash is a great easy run Spartan was a challenge! 0 -
Hello everyone! Love your thread! My name is Victoria, from College Station, Texas. I am working on losing 35 pounds! I asked my doctor to help me with how to lose weight. She said I was just happy But, I like to run and do Zumba. I just like food too much.
Well, I hope everyone has a great day and reach their daily goals!
Nice to meet you ! Ugh not a very supportive reply from your MD lol! What's your BMI? I started with a BMI of 29 my doctor was not "happy" with that and either was I lol! I'm making very slow progress but doing it I am about 169 with a goal of 135ish so 35 pounds as well! 0 -
Hi all,
Will continue to do that until we can no longer snowshoe and then will hit the running roads again and slowly build up my mileage. My ultimate goal is to run another ultra in October, but will have to see how the training goes. Much depends on the menopausal symptoms....that is what sidetracked me last year. The hot flashes are starting to come back (they started in March last year as well and continued to come more fast and furious as the months progressed until the late fall) I apologize if this is TMI for some. Am REALLY hoping that doesn't happen again. I put on a lot of weight as a result of being sidetracked and I CANNOT afford to let that happen again.
Found a great site that rents bikes (sounds like a fantastic service they offer), but a costly one as well. Total cost for the time I will need the bike is 545 Euros!!!! I can buy a decent bike for that price. YIKES! Am still trying to determine if it will be worth paying...they deliver and pick up the bike, set it up, provide GPS and routes (will even input routes for you); panniers, waterbottle, helmets; tool kit; road side service if needed within Holland and store your luggage. I would have to pay at least $200 to transport the bike, so I can subtract that from their price and go from there. Will have to think about that.
I think you are doing fantastic with staying active without the running! Look at your progress snowshoeing! Curious what an ultra is? How many kilometers?
I like Larros idea to buy and sell to save money! See if there is a local bike shop near your destination that sells used bikes that would rebuy before you go.0 -
Hello everyone! Love your thread! My name is Victoria, from College Station, Texas. I am working on losing 35 pounds! I asked my doctor to help me with how to lose weight. She said I was just happy But, I like to run and do Zumba. I just like food too much.
Well, I hope everyone has a great day and reach their daily goals!
Hi welcome! You are just up the road from me. I'm in San Antonio. MFP is a good tool to get you in the right direction.
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@teachergal71 welcome! Are you counting calories? If you have eaten all your calories by your relax time then avoid the snacking. Try to stay away from the kitchen, get in the tub, do your nails, etc do another activity that doesn't involve snacking. I do agree with Natalie to drink tea or have a healthy snack but if you are done eating you are done. Set up your phone alarm to s "stop eating" time. That serves as a reminder. Mine is 7pm. Cravings after that? Of course, but they are mostly cravings due to boredom or just being used to eating at night. TV commercials don't help either. Ugh! I read somewhere that when hungry if you are not willing yo eat veggies or lean protein is not real hunger.
Sdereski, OMG that is expensive!!!! Holland is a beautiful country, I have good memories with my family there.
Larro, I wish I had your problem. I gain from looking at food. LOL
I did my cardio early this morning. I'm at work now abd should be working. Instead...take care!!!0 -
Did 3 miles at 5.5 running on the treadmill which beat my last record yaaay! This was my lunch salad with farm fresh boiled egg bacon bits fat free french yuummmy
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OMG @mommylern5 that salad looks awesome! 5.5 way to go!!!!
Took an early peak at my weight tonight & am excited to see what it is tomorrow...I am down from my weight last week with dinner in my belly and two walks in tonight. Got really excited a couple of days ago when I checked in with the Naturopathic Doctor at work. She checked my waist and hip measurements, my waist was down a couple of inches but my hips were up. She told me not to worry about that because it could be just muscle. I Love Her! My buttocks is all muscle. LMHO. Anyone else realize that when you lose weight you seam to lose it from top to bottom. Odd how when we gain it is the other way. Hmmm
Really fulling breakfast idea is black beans, cooked in a dry pan until they are warm and you and smash them with a fork to make a paste (aka...refries beans. I think), you spread that on toast and top with a teaspoon of salsa. Might sound gross but it is really good and filling.0 -
Mommy, that is a good looking lunch. You should contribute to What's for Supper???? http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1216261/whats-for-supper#latest
The more the merrier.
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Down .4 this morning total 5.6 lbs 0
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mommylern5 wrote: »This was my lunch salad with farm fresh boiled egg bacon bits fat free french yuummmy
Fantastic-looking food! The funny part was the caption that said "This image has been resized to fit in the page." ... my first though was "This salad needs to be resized to fit in my stomach!" Yummy
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Happy Friday all! I had training yesterday so I was not able to check in with everyone. I finished early so I decided to paint my bedroom- it looks great, but it was more than I bargained for! It took me about 4 hours total- taping moving furniture, painting, peeling tape, moving furniture back, etc. I did not get to bed until quite late and was very sore, so I skipped the workout this am, but will be back at it tomorrow morning before going to see hubby.
Thanks for all of the well wishes for hubs. He continues to do well, and hopefully will be able to come home soon!
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Jackie, I always say I lose weight like a candle burning, from the top down and then it puddles around the bottom!! From knee to naval is where it likes to hang out.
Mommy, Yummy looking salad!
KellySue can I get you do come paint my livingroom? I packed up my hundreds of books months ago and have not gotten any further! I also want to replace the carpet and put new curtains in but we just bought a new van so hubby is on a tear about NO SPENDING!!0
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