40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • hamncheese67
    hamncheese67 Posts: 1,715 Member
    beeps: great attitude - after all, it's vacation. I think people miss that point sometimes.

    Last week, I finished week 4 of Insanity, so I'm in it's recovery week. Went out for a spring training game over the weekend and got sunburned on the back of my neck. You would think at 44 years of age, I'd have learned about the importance of sunscreen by now. My son was sprayed but did I remember myself, no.... Something about a sunburn takes out so much from you, makes working out harder. Message of the day: don't forget your sunscreen.
  • mary127
    mary127 Posts: 90 Member
    Found you last month and then got busy and didn't think to check the board on a regular basis, forgetting it's not like the news feed on the home page with constant updates :blushing: So just took the time to catch up since my last post. SO MANY inspiring people here, I definitely will make it part of my routine when I log in now to check in and see how you are all doing.

    Did my first 5k last August, followed by one in November, December, and in January at Disneyland. I had never been a runner before and after doing the c25k last summer got the courage to try. I am not fast at all but have been able to meet my goal of jogging the whole race. Well, now I am signed up for a 5k in April and have been trying to get my 3 mile runs in and am having a problem not being able to jog the whole time :grumble: Maybe because I've been focusing on my gym workouts & zumba more these past couple months? Anyway, hoping to get back into it so I do well in April.

    Have a good week everyone!

    Beeps--glad you're having a good time in Maui. Saving to go there for our 25th anniversary next year. :smile:
  • cndrlla
    cndrlla Posts: 139 Member
    Hello everyone - I haven't been here in a long time, and really need to login in more often. I have a couple of rough weeks... I went a whole week and a half without exercising when I started my new job, so I focused more on eating well. Then, I broke my toe the other day, and missed two days of work because of it... can't fit my foot into any of my shoes. lol It's finally bruising so I know it's healing, but I will have to wait until the swelling is gone so I can resume my workouts.

    In case I don't get back on here until the weekend... Wishing you all a wonderful (rest of the) week! :smile:

    Btw, I need a new group of friends...
  • ld40
    ld40 Posts: 15 Member
    I haven't checked in for a while, but my running is still going well. Training for my first half marathon in May is going well. My long runs are up to 11-12 miles now and I've been over 20 miles a week for the last month. I have my first 5 mile race this Sunday, and the weather looks like it is going to be great - looking forward to it. Also, can't wait to take on some long hikes in the spring when the snow and mud starts clearing out.
  • iagardengal
    iagardengal Posts: 3
    Newbie looking for words of wisdom on where to begin. Ready to get rolling!
  • LadyPersia
    LadyPersia Posts: 1,445 Member
    Good morning. How is everyone? I gained 10 pounds over the last two months and I am getting back into my old routines. So slow and steady I go. Walked four miles yesterday and I felt good. Its all in the mind. Shaking some clouds out of mine.
  • Umpire57
    Umpire57 Posts: 389 Member
    Newbie looking for words of wisdom on where to begin. Ready to get rolling!

    Begin where you are at right now. The first step is making up your mind to do something then do it.

    There is no magic pill, no secrets, just hard work and determination.

    It is hard but it is worth it.
  • Tybalt71
    Tybalt71 Posts: 1,064 Member
    Ummm, what time is it? dont remember a thing, where am i?di we do it lastnight? was i any good?, im going back to bed, wait is this my place or yours? can i make a sandwich?
  • cohophysh
    cohophysh Posts: 288
    new "kewl" kid on the block :glasses:
  • DAM_Fine
    DAM_Fine Posts: 1,227 Member
    Wait.... What?????
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    Found you last month and then got busy and didn't think to check the board on a regular basis, forgetting it's not like the news feed on the home page with constant updates So just took the time to catch up since my last post. SO MANY inspiring people here, I definitely will make it part of my routine when I log in now to check in and see how you are all doing.

    I, at times, have the same problem. I will lose a thread and then have to go searching for it.:laugh:

    :flowerforyou: LadyPersia, it looks like the clouds you shook out of your mind are now in your ticker.:laugh:

    :flowerforyou: Deirdre, I think I am as confused as you.:huh:
  • Umpire57
    Umpire57 Posts: 389 Member
    I, at times, have the same problem. I will lose a thread and then have to go searching for it.:laugh:

    Click on "My Topics" and it will show you all the topics you have posted on.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Welcome to the new cool kids.

    Started to reply this afternoon at work and then got side tracked...with work.

    Finally got my butt out of bed in time to get a P90X workout in. Ran after work today. was a tough 6 mile run. Had to stop and walk a couple of times which is a bit unusual for me, but I did get all the miles in under 60 minutes, so was pleased.

    Went to the gym that I do my strength training in yesterday and it was flooded. It had poured rain all day and with the mild temps and melting snow, the old building didn't stand a chance.

    Going to try and get up early again tomorrow and "bring it".

    have a good night all. :flowerforyou:
  • Swissmiss
    Swissmiss Posts: 8,754 Member
    :flowerforyou: sdereski, I hope that your gym gets back into business soon. I would freak out if mine were to close for a long time.

    Umpire, that is how I find my threads but this one particular thread just disappeared for a couple of days and then re-appeared. Strange.

    At least I understand this site better than I do my new cell phone !!!!:laugh:
  • Umpire57
    Umpire57 Posts: 389 Member
    What do I tell everyone trying P90X or X2? - Don't skip the Yoga!

    After games last night and getting home late and my shoulders being mush after this week bet you can't guess what happened to me this morning... I skipped Yoga :(
  • tron3002
    tron3002 Posts: 440 Member
    Hi everyone.... Hope all is well with you all.

    Thank you Swiss for checking in on me. Your very sweet! (((HUGS)))

    I did miss all of you I've just been caught up in my new job and getting used to the new morning hours. I have never in my life been a morning person. Add to that my lack of energy equals a very tired girl. Does anyone know any good supplements that help with energy? I find myself to be extremely tired all the time.

    I'm planning on moving things out of the room I set up for my brothers girls and putting back my exercise equipment. Also find a home for the generator sense my hubby decided to leave it in front of my treadmill while it was folded up for the holidays. I need to get back on track. Maybe sense it's such a beautiful day I'll go for a walk outside.

    I'll check in a little later in the day and let ya know what all I got accomplished.
  • tron3002
    tron3002 Posts: 440 Member
    Oh ya... I forgot to let ya all know. I'm gonna Be a grandma in November! Crazy to think about just wish she lived closer.....
  • Heaven71
    Heaven71 Posts: 706 Member
    Not pushing 40, I'm dragging it! 41 in 5 months.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Oh ya... I forgot to let ya all know. I'm gonna Be a grandma in November! Crazy to think about just wish she lived closer.....

    Congratulations!!!!! You're going to love it - best feeling in the world.
    I love, love being a grandma!! I'm very lucky, as my son and his family live the same town. :happy:
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    What do I tell everyone trying P90X or X2? - Don't skip the Yoga!

    After games last night and getting home late and my shoulders being mush after this week bet you can't guess what happened to me this morning... I skipped Yoga :(

    Am going to really try not to skip it this time. I know it has amazing benefits! Took your hiccups away - that was REALLY impressive. :happy:
    Actually, I never "skipped" it, I just didn't ever do the entire workout.
  • Umpire57
    Umpire57 Posts: 389 Member
    I have to admit it was quite funny that today was Yoga day. I would have skipped no matter which day it was though. This morning I was dragging big time.
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  • Agefyter
    Agefyter Posts: 105 Member
    It's so nice to see 40 plus-ers with good eating and exercising habits. I'm tasting 50 (it's yucky) and it's getting much harder to stay fit. I've even had to back off my wine consumption to drop a few lbs! What has this world come to?
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  • Robin1117
    Robin1117 Posts: 1,768 Member
    hello!! hope everyone is doing well! I know, I have not posted here in a few weeks. so sorry....although I know there are so many posters now I wasn't missed too much.

    I have been focusing so much in the last few weeks on finishing P90x. And I did it, day 90 was Thursday. I just wrote this yesterday if you want to give it a read.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/Robin1117/view/p90x-round-1-review-224002

    Am taking a lazy few days and starting up a 2nd round on Monday. I am tempted to start today but I keep telling myself a few days in between will be better. And, the schedule in the long run will be better if I start Monday (the hard stuff won't be on the weekends.....).

    Silvania---I need to catch up but have you started back up again?? Yes, Yoga is awesome. I started off hating it but boy do I feel great after I do it. So I slug though the whole thing. Am so proud I can do that right angle pose w/the grab now, when I couldn't at first. Although I still can't really do crane and am bad at the balance postures still.

    Umpire --great work on P90x 2!

    Tron! Congrats on being a grandma!! Wow! And hope your new job is going well.

    Still need to catch up on pages of posts....hope you are all doing well. I'll be back in the swing of things soon......
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Hello all,

    Robin - nice to see you back. I did read your blog and really enjoyed it. You should be SO proud of yourself...you really did a great job.

    I did start back up again, and have YOGA tomorrow!! Oh no!! Part of the problem is that my DVDs don't work that great. The first have of the Yoga DVD is fine, then it starts freezing up. Plyo doesn't work at all and shoulders & arms and Core freeze up constantly! So frustrating!! My g/f has P90X and Insanity on her computer.
    ter and is going to download a copy of each for me. Hoping that will help. I love the yoga poses, its the vinyassas that drive me nuts, but it's the poses part of the DVD that does not work.:grumble: However, I WILL give it an honest attempt tomorrow.

    Robin, your results were great - saw a definite change in your body - you are looking fit and strong!

    Not sure if I will be able to do all my consecutive days, as I do seem to be out of town a fair bit - long travel days, and I am in right smack in the middle of my marathon training schedule. Will do my best tho as it certainly does help with my overall strength.

    Am taking part in another stained glass workshop this weekend. Will post a picture of my finished product.
    Have a long run to do tomorrow. It's supposed to be sunny and warm. Am planning on doing that after my stained glass workshop.Glad for the longer daylight hours I'll get starting tomorrow. :happy: Don't forget to SPRING forward!

    Silvana
  • LadyPersia
    LadyPersia Posts: 1,445 Member
    Hi everyone! What a big site group we have now. Life has been crazy the past few months. I am trying to get back on track. I have been sick on and off since the first of the year. I even gained seven pounds. So first I need to start running again and then my old routines. My stomach looks like Im pregnant...LOL My exercise clothes dont even fit anymore. So No more complaining Im going to run today.

    Missed all of you guys and gals!!!
    Swiss---hi ya honey
    tron Congrats
    sderski...such a motivator
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,151 Member
    I'm back from Hawaii. I am jet-lagged. I am not going to work-out tomorrow, and I"m pretty terrified of the heavy -lifting I have on the agenda for tomorrow.

    Aaahhhh, as they say, back in the saddle, again....

    Cheers, all!
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    Oh ya... I forgot to let ya all know. I'm gonna Be a grandma in November! Crazy to think about just wish she lived closer.....

    Julie!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • alf1163
    alf1163 Posts: 3,143 Member
    I feel so bad that I have abandoned my own thread!!!! :sad: :sad: But in a way I am happy I started, all of you are doing an amazing job staying healthy and helping/motivating each other out!!! :drinker: :drinker: I am not really off the wagon. I have been really busy with work, both jobs, and family. I havent been logging my foods for a few weeks now. I am eating healthy, 85-95% of the time, well, last night was definitely in the 10% "bad". My husband and I decided to order pizza. LOL I dont remember the last time we did that or the last time I ate pizza anywhere so that is good then...I am finishing stage 2 of NROL4W today or tomorrow so moving on to stage 3 next weekend. There are 7 stages. :noway: I continue teaching my Zumba classes of course, working on some choreo this weekend as well. It is never ending... Take care!!! :flowerforyou:

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