40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Hey Cool Ones! Man, it's been weeks since I've been lurking (since I know I don't post that much), and had over 160 posts to catch up on. Great to see so many people so active! Great pictures and narratives! My month has been a bit tough with work picking up due to a new contract. That has been sucking the energy from me to workout, and nursing a few injuries has made my working out a bit lack luster of late.
Had started C25K, but I aggravated an old stress fracture injury in my foot, so I opted to quit. Will see if I can pick it up again sometime in the future, but for now, it's SUPing, walking and machines at home/gym. Really thought I'd have problems with my knees, but they were holding up just fine. So that was good to find out.
Most of my challenges have suffered this month due to the above, so yesterday I did a challenge catch up day. Whew...63 minutes of videos for the Amazing Race Challenge this week; 75 minutes on my Glider (4.7 miles); 15 minutes of Planks (still way behind); Days 9-22 of the Fab Feb Challenges (125 each of Sit Ups, Jumping Jacks, Back Extensions, Side Crunches; and 280 Mountain Climbers) ~ clearly, not the optimal way to do a 28 day challenge. Was hoping to get some house cleaning in, but I was pretty beat after all that. Sadly, yesterday was a better day to paddle than today, so I missed a good paddling day.
Well, going to work on some more challenge minutes, and hope to get out for a walk outside today since the water is supposed to be a bit choppier and the winds are bit higher than I like for paddling. Weather otherwise looks lovely for land based activities. So, let me get on it before the DOMS from yesterday kicks in...
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, and hope y'all have a super cool week, kids!2 -
allenpriest wrote: »Took the Philmont crew out to hike with full packs. I'm around 30 lbs full. Whole different experience than walking the dog on the road. Worn out after six hours on the trail. About four actually hiking and lots of elevation changes on a rocky path. About 40F with wind chill making it feel below freezing on the ridges.
That is great. A school buddy of mine came by last night. He was talking about his BS days and hiking to Philmont. He told a funny story about one of the higher ups who flew in to give them the bear/food talk. During the night a bear went into the man's tent and tore up his pack to get at his candy stash.1 -
Margie and I did another behind the house hike this morning. It was a chilly 55F when we got out there.
I picked up a new pack and trekking poles from Walmart.com this week. The 197 pound weakling is me. {sorry you can't see the pack in the picture} Got everything moved over to the new pack. With one L of water and 1 1/2 days of food I'm at 18.5 pounds. Will have to pack some cold weather gear if I ever get north of here.
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REST DAY!
stupid grocery shopping=Done!
food prep...in progress.
laundry...in progress.
i have one of my "nerd shows" left from last week to watch.
afternoon=laying on the couch and playing PS4!!!3 -
Hi,
Working on dropping my last 20 lbs and also want to drop my body fat by at least 4%.
Started working out again last year. Lost about 20. Hoping to repeat this year4 -
16km done. Now to gear up for race next Sunday.2
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"INSANITY MAX:30 Cardio Challenge"=Done! 19:49!
"INSANITY MAX:30 Ab Attack:10"=Done! 4:29!
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larrodarro wrote: »allenpriest wrote: »Took the Philmont crew out to hike with full packs. I'm around 30 lbs full. Whole different experience than walking the dog on the road. Worn out after six hours on the trail. About four actually hiking and lots of elevation changes on a rocky path. About 40F with wind chill making it feel below freezing on the ridges.
That is great. A school buddy of mine came by last night. He was talking about his BS days and hiking to Philmont. He told a funny story about one of the higher ups who flew in to give them the bear/food talk. During the night a bear went into the man's tent and tore up his pack to get at his candy stash.
Yep. Have to use bear bags out there.1 -
Yoga today5
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10k on the rowing machine. Working up to 21k+ (a half-mary) in May.5
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I like the landscape photos...thanks ach_75!!1
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Started a food challenge with the kids. We're not big on variety so they get a reward for 5 different fruits or vegetables in a day. Doesn't sound like much but it's a start.4
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TRX class today...kicked my butt.2
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Yes they are, but I just had a heavy workout weekend, and opted to do the class because I thought it'd be easier on me than my weight lifting circuit...boy was I wrong. I have an extended paddle planned for tomorrow, and I didn't want to push myself too much today...lol...joke was on me! It's all good though, and it just means I might have to take things a little easier tomorrow when out on my trek on the water.1 -
I'm 43 and finding out that the foods and portion size that held me at a healthy weight, is now causing me to gain. I'm just now getting started on much needed changes. Reading through comments on this app has helped a lot, with even my self esteem. I'm so glad in not alone in the endeavor to get back on track.2
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"INSANITY MAX:30 Tabata Power"=Done! 28:50! CRAP!!! I almost made it! 1
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Bah, I know I should only weigh in once a week, but I check during the week, then get annoyed that I bounce back up from 141 tho 143/144. Must remember to only weigh once a week!
Trying to reduce my carbs a bit to see if that helps and still lifting heavy kettlebell twice a week (working on using the 16kilo even more) and focus pad class once a week, kickboxing 4 times a week and self defence once a week. Seem to be stuck for weight though.3 -
Without much additional information, like your current weight, your target weight, etc. it's difficult to offer any suggestions. However, You may want to slightly reduce your daily caloric intake to see if that moves the dial. How much have you lost in the last 60 days with your current nutrition and workout plan?0
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Hi all, after a full weekend of curling, I was ready to get out and run yesterday. Only, the weather did not cooperate. It was snowing heavily and the roads were slippery, so I did the walk around town instead. It was such a nice temperature to walk, but I sure was snow covered when i was done.2
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@LeoT0917 I've only got 5lbs I want to lose. I've got MFP set to 1670, my calories are usually higher but I still come in under goal due to exercise calories. I've been trying to find something I can maintain. Over the last 4 years weight has crept up even though eating got better. The joys of age. Trying to find the number and type of calories that work for me is taking awhile.2
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I hear ya! I just turned 55 this month. I'm currently on a higher protein nutrition plan. A lot of people will undoubtedly "poo poo" this, but it works for me. I currently eat appx. 45% to 50% Protein, 25 to 30% Carbs (minimizing refined sugar and starch in favor of complex carbs from whole grains, vegetables and some fruit) and 20% to 30% Fat. I also eat most of my carbs during breakfast and lunch and 2 to 3 small (100 to 150 cal) snacks between meals.2
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Bah, I know I should only weigh in once a week, but I check during the week, then get annoyed that I bounce back up from 141 tho 143/144. Must remember to only weigh once a week!
...I am hoping to get to biweekly weigh-ins by summertime....and then maybe only MONTHLY weigh-ins by 2018! BOOM!
larro - I like that you are trekking and packing weight. What a nice thing to give a try to and watch the steady-improvement.
I am itching for some spring weather to get outside and WALK. Nope, it doesn't count as "exercise", but it does count as "life".1 -
I hear ya! I just turned 55 this month. I'm currently on a higher protein nutrition plan. A lot of people will undoubtedly "poo poo" this, but it works for me. I currently eat appx. 45% to 50% Protein, 25 to 30% Carbs (minimizing refined sugar and starch in favor of complex carbs from whole grains, vegetables and some fruit) and 20% to 30% Fat. I also eat most of my carbs during breakfast and lunch and 2 to 3 small (100 to 150 cal) snacks between meals.
This approach has worked for me. I need to get focused on it again, both the carb intake and the nutrient timing.
I"ve been sort of sloppy with nutrition lately and relying on my current "safety net" from lots of cardio training. Unless I tighten up my diet, those last 10lbs will hang around forever.
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Another beautiful day for running outside. I ran by the rib place again, successfully resisting the call of the meat smoker, and also by the Italian place that smells like garlic and pepperoni. I got back to the car, all pleased with myself, and found a text from the spouse: "Italian?"3
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TRX Done. Meltdown shortly. I honestly HATE the scale. It causes me way to much anxiety and stress. I am lifting heavier and my clothes are looser, but the scale has not moved. Hope all of you are well and in good spirits. Have a great day.2
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caramelgyrlk wrote: »TRX Done. Meltdown shortly. I honestly HATE the scale. It causes me way to much anxiety and stress. I am lifting heavier and my clothes are looser, but the scale has not moved. .
Stop the madness!! The scale is a TOOL....it is not THE END ALL AND BE ALL.
So, if you are lifting heavier, and your clothes are looser, THAT MATTERS.
You HAVE to focus on the inputs....get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, move your body often, don't be sedentary, lift heavy weights, eat foods which delight you and fit in your calorie-alottment....
^^^^ THAT is what matters.
Let the OUTPUTS take care of themselves....a nicely-shaped body that can bear weight (i.e. lifting heavy) is waaaayyyyyyy better than what some # on a scale tells you.
BOOM.
(...also, I needed this reminder for myself, too....)6 -
caramelgyrlk wrote: »TRX Done. Meltdown shortly. I honestly HATE the scale. It causes me way to much anxiety and stress. I am lifting heavier and my clothes are looser, but the scale has not moved. .
Stop the madness!! The scale is a TOOL....it is not THE END ALL AND BE ALL.
So, if you are lifting heavier, and your clothes are looser, THAT MATTERS.
You HAVE to focus on the inputs....get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, move your body often, don't be sedentary, lift heavy weights, eat foods which delight you and fit in your calorie-alottment....
^^^^ THAT is what matters.
Let the OUTPUTS take care of themselves....a nicely-shaped body that can bear weight (i.e. lifting heavy) is waaaayyyyyyy better than what some # on a scale tells you.
BOOM.
(...also, I needed this reminder for myself, too....)
I need to put this on a cross-stitch and hang it over my scale.4 -
caramelgyrlk wrote: »TRX Done. Meltdown shortly. I honestly HATE the scale. It causes me way to much anxiety and stress. I am lifting heavier and my clothes are looser, but the scale has not moved. .
Stop the madness!! The scale is a TOOL....it is not THE END ALL AND BE ALL.
So, if you are lifting heavier, and your clothes are looser, THAT MATTERS.
You HAVE to focus on the inputs....get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, move your body often, don't be sedentary, lift heavy weights, eat foods which delight you and fit in your calorie-alottment....
^^^^ THAT is what matters.
Let the OUTPUTS take care of themselves....a nicely-shaped body that can bear weight (i.e. lifting heavy) is waaaayyyyyyy better than what some # on a scale tells you.
BOOM.
(...also, I needed this reminder for myself, too....)
Awesome!!0
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