40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    My wife and I have spent quite a bit of time cleaning out and remodeling the basement this winter, including doing a few upgrades to the pain cave. One of my favorite touches is this hand painted wooden sign, painted by my friend, that now hangs over the bike to remind me that Rule # 36 applies at all times:
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  • grstorm
    grstorm Posts: 28 Member
    Hi, I am 44. I started 21 Day Fix on Monday. In January I began cutting candy, cookies, soda, juice. I cut flavored creamer and just use half and half. I wanted to slowly implement changes because I have yo-yo'ed and now that I'm older I feel that there are more obstacles than my younger (pre-3 kids days). I have diastisis recti and have to be careful with some stomach exercises. I also developed plantar fasciitis during last years health kick which derailed me completely. I had lost 15 pounds and then gained it back. So here I am. Making a new start. I have been doing lots of calf stretches which is helping me with the plantar pain. I also make sure to close all my apple watch rings and have been slowly building myself back up. I have lost 6 pounds so far. I have another 60 to go. My main downfall has been my mental state. Things get hard and I say "f" it. I fall off the wagon and go back to eating like my husband who loves to eat out and if I'm spending money on food at a restaurant, which is overpriced as it is, then I'm eating it all. My husband has been supportive and he is cooking at home. We haven't perfected not eating out but are making progress because it's also about saving money. I'm adjusting to all the aches and pains, I used 5 and 8 pound weights total and feel it everywhere. It's an adjustment, I would feel like this after 8 mile runs now I feel like a 30 minute workout mixed with some dancing with the kids leaves me burnt. I am looking forward to meeting my goals. Sorry for the overshare but it feels great to get out. Thanks.
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    Big deload for me this week with Stronglifts, but got 'r done.

    Morning 5k done. 10k pending.

    Stained and sealed the front paneling for the home bar yesterday. Dark walnut and really coming along great. Onto the trim pieces and finishing the top.

    Pictures please!
  • candylilacs
    candylilacs Posts: 614 Member
    I've been twisted up my knees. The dog that I've been petsitting with, I was playing with her and my foot got into a gopher hole (and my ankle twisted, oh by the way I've never replaced that ligament) and I'm come crashing down on the right knee, tearing up that knee (blood) and bruising the left knee.

    I'll walk on it and bike on it, but weightlifting is out.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "P90X3: The Challenge"=Done! 15/21!
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    All you old geezers, don't forget to stretch. I'm convinced that a lot of my progress is slow because I have so much tightness in my hamstrings, hips, and calves. My calves feel like they are going to explode when I run, and I have some lower back pain, I'm pretty sure it's all tied together.

    One of my main goals now is to get a good stretch in every day and try to use my foam roller. I might even go to a yoga class with the wife this weekend.
  • Roadie2000
    Roadie2000 Posts: 1,801 Member
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    "P90X3: The Challenge"=Done! 15/21!

    15 pushups and 21 pullups? Last time I tried it I could only do like 12 and 8.
  • Tarak15
    Tarak15 Posts: 19 Member
    Well I have been checking in for a year and have bounced back and forth on weight. It is time to do this! Logging food is going to be key for me I think. Have a great day everyone!

  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,148 Member
    True, QuikDogs!

    Roadie2000 - I do stretch for about 10-15 mins after every workout. But have also decided 1 x yoga per week is a really good overall stretch (in case I fast-pace it in my daily cooldowns).

    I am flexible and do have good mobility, but STILL I notice the weeks that i miss yoga!! No bueno.
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Old geezers?? Ouch. Roadie, that's kinda harsh! lol.

    Compared to Beeps, I'm probably as flexible as a stale pretzel, but count me in as another vote in favor of stretching and foam rolling. If I don't do enough of it, my risk of injury goes way up.

    I recently set up a Stretch/Foam Roll/Yoga playlist and have gotten into a daily habit of doing a nice easy routine that lasts through 3-4 songs. That way, I don't rush the process and have come to really enjoy the sessions. I've also started looking for YouTube Yoga channels, since I can't seem to get to a Yoga studio to establish a regular practice.

    Namaste, Kids.



  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,066 Member
    I stretch every day after my workout for 10-20 minutes. Not only do I feel better being a bit more flexible, having my flexibility can do a LOT to prevent injuries when I crash - flying and tumbling at 100mph and limbs can go lots of interesting directions LOL.
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    "P90X3: The Challenge"=Done! 15/21!

    Dang! 15/21? Awesome!
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    CG Strength and Agility today. Another fun one. It was No Weight Wednesday. It's amazing how hard you can work with just body weight exercises, including box jumps! I was whooped, but I still had to get home...on my bike...that was a very long, slow 3-mile ride today, lol!

    I spent the rest of the day in the workshop, so to keep from getting stiff I went back out for a 3-mile recovery run in the afternoon. It feels good to be training again!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    Roadie2000 wrote: »
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    "P90X3: The Challenge"=Done! 15/21!

    15 pushups and 21 pullups? Last time I tried it I could only do like 12 and 8.
    LOL! no, other way around. :p

  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Rest" day...we'll see how that goes. o:)
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,066 Member
    My deload week got started a couple days early - my knees kept complaining the rest of the day yesterday, and I'm at the track all weekend, so decided my light week would start today with a rest day then back to my lighter plan for the next week.

    Annoying in a way, but to be fair to my body, it's actually held up pretty well the past few months with what I've put it through, so I can't really complain too much.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    I stretch every day after my workout for 10-20 minutes. Not only do I feel better being a bit more flexible, having my flexibility can do a LOT to prevent injuries when I crash - flying and tumbling at 100mph and limbs can go lots of interesting directions LOL.

    Dang, girl! I see your avatar photo and I miss riding. Then I read this post and remember why I stopped. Be safe out there!
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,066 Member
    I stretch every day after my workout for 10-20 minutes. Not only do I feel better being a bit more flexible, having my flexibility can do a LOT to prevent injuries when I crash - flying and tumbling at 100mph and limbs can go lots of interesting directions LOL.

    Dang, girl! I see your avatar photo and I miss riding. Then I read this post and remember why I stopped. Be safe out there!

    Hahaha, honestly, my worst "affect me for the rest of my life" injury I got on 12/3/16 (and STILL rehabbing it, it'll never be 100% again) on a friggin' KX140 dirt bike at like 6mph - I can toss the race bike at 100 and tumble forever to walk away with a couple bruises, but a dirt bike.....plus now there's cool things like air bag suits (got a D-Air Mugello for this season...kind of afraid the next crash may be spectacular LOL!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Beeps2011 wrote: »
    True, QuikDogs!

    Roadie2000 - I do stretch for about 10-15 mins after every workout. But have also decided 1 x yoga per week is a really good overall stretch (in case I fast-pace it in my daily cooldowns).

    I am flexible and do have good mobility, but STILL I notice the weeks that i miss yoga!! No bueno.

    Agree!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Was away for work last week, which totally set me back. Sitting in a car for 7 hours, then in a conference for 5+ more hours just wears me out! By the time I got home mid week, I got one run in and then was out of town again. UGH! Since then, it just seems life keeps getting in the way. I NEED to get back on track, as I was doing so well. Am sure feeling the difference, and it ain't good.
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    "Rest" day...we'll see how that goes. o:)

    I'm sure you nailed it!
  • rupshaw
    rupshaw Posts: 248 Member
    Glad to help encourage and motivate! Feel free to add me. 49 and holding!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    “Body Beast Build: Back & Bis”= Done!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    BettyM1017 wrote: »
    A 5-mile run and a new tattoo. Yes, it was that kind of day.

    pics of tattoo?
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Nice 5km snowshoe yesterday. Beautiful day with fresh snow on the trails. :)
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,148 Member
    sdereski, it is finally warm enough here we are going to try to get out snowshoeing tomorrow. It has been waaayyyyy too cold ALL month, so haven’t done ANY lately!
  • diane6852
    diane6852 Posts: 5 Member
    Hi from a fellow Zumba instructor! I'm using MFP to eat healthier. I find it especially useful to log my dinner before I eat it. That way, I still have an opportunity to make changes....
  • BettyM1017
    BettyM1017 Posts: 616 Member
    CG Strength and Agility. Ok, I'm pretty fit, bit dragging a fire hose across a field is HARD! But I did it!