40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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LEGS! DONE!0
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Not a bad week - 2 months without running has forced me to diversify my cardio, it used to be just lifting and running...
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Hey all!
@alf1163 Thanks! Glad to be here!
Had a wicked workout yesterday, lifting and it was pull day. I sure am feeling it, lol. Today is cardio day….I’m going to hold off on that until the evening so I can do some serious stretching or I’m likely to fall off whichever cardio machine I’m on, lol.
@law102189 What is this Apple Cider Vinegar “cocktail” you speak of and what is its purpose. I’m just curious as I have never heard of anyone drinking that let alone 32 ounces of it!
I'm not knocking it, btw. 
@xbowhunter Congrats! Keep it up! And you are right 40ish is the new 20ish.
@flutterphotogal503 Awesome! Keep it up the inches will soon follow. This is my two cents…for those micronutrients unless your doctor says you need more then you can really focus on that (a simply blood test will verify that). I feel that if you are eating balanced meals and have a calorie deficit, exercise regularly you will be ok. Granted I have not looked at your diary…but some things to consider for more potassium could be dark leafy greens, fish, avocados and of course bananas. For iron spinach and chicken liver, yes I did say that, lol. I’m severely anemic (as the doctor says) so getting my iron up is a work in progress. And liver is actually quite tasty. But this is coming from a gal who isn’t afraid of eating different meats. Had Kangaroo sliders couple weeks back; that is not high in iron, btw, lol.
There are many more ways to increase both, those are just suggestions based on my experience so take it for what its worth.
@bry_langer Looking good! What app is that?
Its a big weekend here in Toronto as we are hosting the NBA All-Star games. I don’t follow basketball but am excited for cool events going on. More specifically the Nike train!!! The train runs on our subway line and as a Nike+ member you can hop on and do some shopping while the train takes you to your destination, lol. So that’ll be my weekend! My Valentine’s day gift to myself…….Nike gear BAM!
Everyone have a fantastic weekend and enjoy your valentine's day festivities whatever they may be!0 -
Hi everyone,
I'd love to join this thread. I am 45 and live in the Montreal area. I have two sons (11 and 8) and a husband who has no desire whatsover to work out.
I did NROL4W 3 years ago and loved (well except for the body matrix part I HATED that part). I don't think I have the time to commit to joining and going to the gym for 2 hours 3 times a week right now so I have been working out at home doing Zumba, step and weightlifting (sadly I have neither an olympic bar nor a squat rack) so my lifts are nowhere what they were 3 years ago.
I tend to be an all or nothing person, meaning I either work out pretty much every day or I just do nothing. Weight has never really been an issue though it does creep up from year to year and when I say it hit 135lbs this holiday season I decided that it was time to jump on that fitness wagon again. I am now back under 130 (though barely) and am aiming to get to 125lbs but not too stressed about when it happens.
I use Diet Power to track my food. I do copy it over to MFP but I prefer the other program because I know it well (and you know what they say about teaching old dogs new tricks) and I like the fact that it gives me a nutrion grade every day and suggests what would be the better foods to eat. Hitting my protein and fiber macros is the most challenging for me.
As for workouts I enjoy using a Zumba game on the XBOX and MyFitness Coach (original edition) on the Wii. I find that having the avatar telling to "move move move" during the HIIT part is particularly helpful to push myself and the program is different every time so it keeps my interest up. Otherwise I do push-ups and though I came to the realization today that I can no longer do chin-ups, I have started to train to be able to do them again. I also fence twice a week (the sword kind of fencing not the stolen goods kind!) but that's not much of a cardio nor a strength workout.
I have a polar loop which I use in conjunction with a H7 chest trap to get a sense of the calories I burn through Zumba or step aerobics. I usually always hit my activities goal on it and I try to also hit 10k steps everyday.
I would love to get some new MFP friends so please add me if you want
@ameerah3333 How do you tag people like you did in your post above?
Hope everyone has a great day
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Just found this thread today, and I'm in! I'm 47, a native of Louisiana's Cajun Country (we love food!), but currently living in the Houston, TX area. I'm on a journey to lose 40-50 pounds this year. My profile and food diary is open to friends.0
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Hahaha @ScoobaChick glad you figured it out. I am like you, in a sense that I'm all or nothing. My problem is when I'm nothing it lasts for years....So this time around I'm trying to adjust as I go and not let the previous days nonsense affect me...harder said than done at times I'm sure. I think the community helps with that...granted I've only been here a few days...it is what I am told and I am excited about that.
!!!!GO HABS!!!
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Work has been a monster this week, and will be again next week (the project Im on is going live and we just had a 70 hour dress rehearsal..) but I don't want to get de-railed!
Did some cardio yesterday and just got back from a bike ride this morning - now off to the gym to truly appreciate that I should have done my snatches and cleans before a 20km bike ride.
@gam3rguy do you agree with the reviews on Deadpool ? Did they *kitten* the bed ? Im seeing it tonight !0 -
I'd like to join as well. I am a 51-year-old widow who lost over 70 pounds five years ago. I've gained back about 15, and would truly like to lose 10 of that. I was probably too thin at my lowest, but would be happier ranging a little lower than I am now (up and down from 130-135, instead of 140-145). I am at a healthy weight, but would still like to lose those pounds I gained back. The holidays have really wrecked havoc on my dieting and exercise regimen, and it won't improve too much for a few days until my daughter heads back to college. I know, not an excuse, but we like to enjoy ourselves in the time we spend together.
I am a teacher, and I try to walk both before school and during my lunch break. Walking is the only form of exercise I really do. I'd like to tone, so I know I need to add some weights/yoga/etc. to my weekly routine.
Kaye
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I'd like to join as well. I am a 51-year-old widow who lost over 70 pounds five years ago. I've gained back about 15, and would truly like to lose 10 of that. I was probably too thin at my lowest, but would be happier ranging a little lower than I am now (up and down from 130-135, instead of 140-145). I am at a healthy weight, but would still like to lose those pounds I gained back. The holidays have really wrecked havoc on my dieting and exercise regimen, and it won't improve too much for a few days until my daughter heads back to college. I know, not an excuse, but we like to enjoy ourselves in the time we spend together.
I am a teacher, and I try to walk both before school and during my lunch break. Walking is the only form of exercise I really do. I'd like to tone, so I know I need to add some weights/yoga/etc. to my weekly routine.
Kaye
That's great. I am trying to lose 50 pounds
Usually after I lose 10 gain it all back. How did you stay motivated to keep it off.
Mary
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ameerah3333 wrote: »Hey all!
@alf1163 Thanks! Glad to be here!
Had a wicked workout yesterday, lifting and it was pull day. I sure am feeling it, lol. Today is cardio day….I’m going to hold off on that until the evening so I can do some serious stretching or I’m likely to fall off whichever cardio machine I’m on, lol.
@law102189 What is this Apple Cider Vinegar “cocktail” you speak of and what is its purpose. I’m just curious as I have never heard of anyone drinking that let alone 32 ounces of it! I'm not knocking it, btw.
@xbowhunter Congrats! Keep it up! And you are right 40ish is the new 20ish.
@flutterphotogal503 Awesome! Keep it up the inches will soon follow. This is my two cents…for those micronutrients unless your doctor says you need more then you can really focus on that (a simply blood test will verify that). I feel that if you are eating balanced meals and have a calorie deficit, exercise regularly you will be ok. Granted I have not looked at your diary…but some things to consider for more potassium could be dark leafy greens, fish, avocados and of course bananas. For iron spinach and chicken liver, yes I did say that, lol. I’m severely anemic (as the doctor says) so getting my iron up is a work in progress. And liver is actually quite tasty. But this is coming from a gal who isn’t afraid of eating different meats. Had Kangaroo sliders couple weeks back; that is not high in iron, btw, lol.
There are many more ways to increase both, those are just suggestions based on my experience so take it for what its worth.
@bry_langer Looking good! What app is that?
Its a big weekend here in Toronto as we are hosting the NBA All-Star games. I don’t follow basketball but am excited for cool events going on. More specifically the Nike train!!! The train runs on our subway line and as a Nike+ member you can hop on and do some shopping while the train takes you to your destination, lol. So that’ll be my weekend! My Valentine’s day gift to myself…….Nike gear BAM!
Everyone have a fantastic weekend and enjoy your valentine's day festivities whatever they may be!
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Hi @ameerah3333 the apple cider vinegar cocktail is supposed to regulate appetite by preventing insulin spikes and aiding digestion and metabolism. I mix 1/3 cup organic raw apple cider vinegar, 1/8 cup lemon juice, 1 tsp or so of cinnamon, dash of cayenne pepper and 64 oz water. This last 2 days. In the beginning I used to add honey too but don't need it now. I drink it from when I wake up until dinner time instead of plain water
Takes a little getting used to, raw ACV has a lot of sediment called mother so it looks a bit odd.
I have noticed that my appetite is smaller, I get full faster and I don't crave chips or snacks. I figure it's not expensive, is all natural ingredients and I do think it works, so what's the harm? I just hope i dont smell like a salad
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allenpriest wrote: »Clean eating, whatever that really means, won't lead to weight loss unless it means you eat fewer calories.
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Still getting used to posting here. By clean eating simply mean focused on lean proteins, veggies, whole grains and fruit, avoiding processed foods and white flour. I am logging my food now take sure in staying within caloric guidelines. Goal is 1200 daily for 2 lb a week loss
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My lungs are still too mucus-filled for a cardio workout. So, rest day it is! Zzzzzzzzz.0
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Kettlebell and kickboxing today. Kickboxing and self defence last night and a little snow shoveling, hubby did most of it. It's been snowing for days now. Apparently mother nature decided to give us November, December and January snow all in a few days! Not sure exactly how much we've gotten but there is is day about 1.5 feet of snow that wasn't there Wednesday!
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Zumba, push-ups, back squats and some flexibility exercises today.
Hubby is back from his business trip for 2 days so it will be slightly harder for me to keep food on track (he thinks all the weighing food is stupid).
It's beautifully sunny here but brutally cold (-25°C). I need warmth and summer!
@ameerah3333 - Would you believe I have never seen a full hockey game? Never been to one. My husband doesn't care much about it nor do my boys. I'm guessing I would get deported if Canada could deport me to another country lol!0 -
Didn't do much in terms of exercise today....this will be rest day numero dos. I perhaps was a bit too excited to be lifting so I must of over done it, lol. Now look at me
Good news is I'm not as sore as I was yesterday 
Thanks for the info @law102189. Learn something new everyday
What?! @scoobachick I didn’t know that people like you and your family existed, especially in MTL, lol. You should be deported, lol. *just kidding*
@acajunintexas Welcome, welcome!0 -
Back from my week skiing. Burned loads of calories but then ate them all back in the form of French pastries and hot chocolates with cream!
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Bis & Tris=Done!0
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Hi! Am 45 and am looking to lose 40 lbs this year. Am sick of the yo yo weight gain and loss over the at 15 years. Looking forward to being part of this group!0
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allenpriest wrote: »Heading out this afternoon for a Valentine's retreat with my wife. We did the same thing last year and luked it si much we're going again.
Wow I didn't enter that so well did I? LOL
Well we luked, and liked, the retreat just as much this year. We go to this church camp. There are not really any planned activities. But they have a great dinner and breakfast and in between there's no phone, no tv, no distractions. Just time together. And time together is clearly my wife's love language.0 -
Happy Valentine's day everyone.
Well today I indulged. Hubby took me out (along with the kids) for a steak meal. I managed to negotiate lunch instead of dinner because I knew I would be less tempted to order wine and if I overindulged there was still the afternoon to squeeze in an extra work out.
In the morning I did 45 mins - steps aerobics, then mostly core work. Annoyingly the restaurant we went to (it's a chain called Bâton Rouge in Eastern Canada) changed their menus in the past 6 months to be healthier. Unfortunately they do not have their new nutritional information available anywhere (checked online and asked the restaurant manager). The meat portion size has gone down and the halved their fries portion and added veggies but since that info is unavailable I decided to log the old versions of the meat and fries. In any case I doubt theat they exactly weigh each portion. This obviously meant that MFP counted (probably? Hopefully?) more calories than I actually ingested but I still felt bad when I got home so I did an hour of moderate Zumba to hopefully make it up.
I'm not hungry at all tonight so I'm not going to eat. I still have 100 calories allowed by MFP but I figure why force feed myself if I am not hungry. If I feel hungry later tonight I can always have a reasonable snack.
@ameerah3333 - That was part of what attracted me to my husband: his complete lack of interest in televised team sports. We do watch the World Cup every four years until our respective teams get beaten.
@allenpriest - I sounds like a lovely retreat with your wife
@janesmithh - Welcome to the group. Feel free to add me as a MFP friend if you want.
@kimiuzzell - At least you burned calories skiing. Those pastries sound very yummy. When I indulge I figure if I consciously make the choice and savour it fully then I don't feel bad.
Well I should go and make sure that the kids have all their things ready for school tomorrow and enjoy my last evening with hubby because he is leaving for yet another business trip.
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@kimluzzell oh French pastries nom, nom, nom…..lol What I would do to have some right now!
@janesmith Welcome! Welcome!
@allenpriest Sounds relaxing! Nice!
I was able to workout today…..so happy, albeit I was pretty slow moving. But Push day all done!
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ontario has an holiday tomorrow. It's like Christmas everything is closed, I mean everything! Looks like Netflix day for moi.
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Oh believe me, I savoured every mouthful!!!0
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Shoulders=Done!0
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Hi everyone!!!! Wow, lots of posts. Hard to keep up now. Hoping to check more often. I had a very busy weekend and it's not over. I've managed to keep up with my eating and workouts. Unfortunately my weight loss has stalled since mid January. I do feel good and clothes are fitting loser. Maybe I shouldn't try this hard, relax more and see what happens. It's getting frustrating...
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Alf, I only seem to be able to drop scale weight in chunks, now. So, a couple months of maintenance and then maybe one month of deficit. Repeat.
I still have five lbs to lose....that could take many months, still.
I did lift today! And it was a good session. BOOM!0
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