40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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I have no information to offer, Jules, sorry.
All I know is from personal experience - being a cardio gym rat for 25+ years did NOTHING for my "shape". Not. A. Thing. I'm sure my heart was in good condition, though! I still do some cardio, for 3 reasons:
1. I am a lifelong asthma sufferer and in order to keep my lungs from regressing to an early death, cardio is necessary.
2. I use cardio as a way to manage my day-to-day stress. I have a high-stress job and cardio reduces the stress coursing through my body.
3. It makes me feel good.
About a year ago, though, I realized that cardio was NOT giving me the "SHAPE" that I wanted. If I want a different SHAPE, then I have to do things differently. And, as it turns out, the aesthetics *is* what I'm wanting.
So, for me, that meant putting heavy weight-lifting back into my exercise equation. In order to make the necessary time for weight-training, it meant that I had to give up much of my (beloved) cardio.
Now, I lift weights 3 x per week. And I do cardio once-per-week....maybe more if I have the time, but, in 6 weeks, I've only managed cardio 1 x per week.
My shape has changed in the last year for ONLY 2 reasons:
1. I have reduced how many calories I am eating - which means that I am losing body fat.
2. I am doing heavy-lifting - which means I am preserving my muscles while I am losing body fat.
Alas, by Jan or Feb, 2013, I will have the hourglass shape I am seeking. My muscles will be visible and there won't be a layer of fat (under which they are hiding).
That's it.
For "shape-change", I don't believe in cardio. And, for weight loss, I believe it is strictly calories in vs. calories out....if you are expending MORE calories than you are ingesting, your body weight will come down. To make SURE the "weight" that you are losing is "fat" and not "muscle", I believe you need to be lifting heavy while eating your calorie deficit.0 -
:bigsmile: Sound to me like you have a great deal of info!!
It also appears to be working for you just fine. I'm just trying to wrap my head around minimal cardio. As I actually am in a love/hate relationship with my elliptical at the moment, I find this intriguing.
Thanks!0 -
Checking in to say that I ran the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Saturday/Sunday. I was in the last group to go at 10:25 pm and crossed the finish line about 2 hr 8 min later, and 19 years after the last time I ran a half. Fun experience with Disney characters throughout the race. Lots of people with over 14,000 runners. I wanted to see if I could do something in my 40's that I did in my 20's and I did. Felt great, but I don't think I have it in me to do another one. Maybe in my 60's. I think they announced the oldest participant as 74 years old!0
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of course you have it in you ham. Just gotta keep doing it! One of my friends from running camp is 84 and runs the NYC marathon every year. She would run the **** Beardsley Half marathon at the end of camp week each year as well. He name is Joy. We call her "the JOY of running". :happy:0
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Got my weight-training done, today. Wasn't easy....still suffering DOMs from Monday.
But, it's done.
And, I've lost 11 lbs since end-of-September, so my "cut" is also going well.
I think I only have 10 lbs to lose, but once I get there, I may decide a little more fat loss might be beneficial.
We shall see!
GO KILL IT 40+ club!0 -
Got my workout in early. I'm digging getting up early to work out versus going after work. I'm sure there are benefits to both, but I have to say it feels good at the end of a stressful workday to be able to just GO HOME.
Here's to hopping back on the wagon! :drinker:0 -
C'mon 40+ club....let's get more "busy" in here!
Where ARE you?????????????
I'm going to get my weight-training in, today. I hope to get my cardio in tomorrow. The rest of the weekend is busy with kidlet activities!0 -
Heck, even my teenaged grandkids think I am cool. LOL0
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Hey now. 42 years old here. But, I am not cool... But, if this club has a cool t-shirt to go alone with it, maybe that will help...
BTW, as far as cool goes,, I vote RILEAMOYER for President of the Club. Damn.0 -
I am 58. Not sure how cool I am but I am definitely fit and over 40.0
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I'm 40 with two toddler boys, so I feel like I am 25 most days and 100 every now and then. Lol!
I am currently doing the ChaLean Extreme workouts with three of my 40-something friends here on MFP. And I agree with hatsdown, my friend Rilea should be president of the club!! She ROCKS!!
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Got my weight-training in and done. Yay!
I'm going to book club, tonight, and cannot WAIT to ingest some alcohol! Yay!
I'll get my long-day-cardio done tomorrow morning. Yay!0 -
I am looking forward to the weekend so I can go "running"...not liking these shorter days at all
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I am planning my Thanksgiving menu. Both of my children will be home and my Marine son is bringing a buddy. They have already put in their requests and let me just say there is not one low cal, low fat thing on their menu.:noway:
Y'all pray for me, hear? :sad:0 -
So my husband, who is the bestest hubby in the world, decided I needed a reward for going to the gym every morning this week before work, decides to bring home some Fudge Stripe cookies, which are my favorite, and therefore, my kryptonite. :noway:
I decide to buck up and resist, only eating 3 (150cal) a day as a snack at night. I'm cool like that. :glasses:
They should have lasted longer than a day, right? :bigsmile:
But, check it out, I didn't eat them all. He did. :laugh:
I must say that's one way to kick temptation to the curb!
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Eek on a 'kryptonite' reward! Tell hubby jewelry is a better choice...
I got my cardio in, and it went MUCH better than last week! Thank goodness. Next Saturday I have to teach, so won't get my cardio in then....have to figure out where I can squish it in this week!0 -
Reward for going to the gym, cookies? I would have thought new work out clothing, or a fit bit. IDK, maybe it is me.
On the up side, he is doing something for you because he is proud of you. That is awesome.0 -
I'm 41 and finding out the weight really IS harder to keep off in my 40s!0
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I don't think being British is a barrier. I'm quite certain even Brits get to be middle aged, cool or otherwise :happy: I think being middle aged is the key criterion here.
I'm 46 - mother of a 19 yr old son & 17 yr old girl, and a wife to a perfectly lovely husband. I'm struggling with weight loss as well, and also hope to minimize or forestall age and obesity related illness. Of no consequence all - I have dual citizenship, which means I think eating meat pie covered in gravy a really awesome meal.0 -
I am 43, mom to 6 and 4 year old boys and a cool wanna be. I was a cool aunt before I had kids so maybe I can get it back. I am back on here for the last almost 3 months with a fitbit on my hip for a week now. My job is p/t, all desk work and then I drive my kids to activities in the afternoons so many sedentary hours each day. I have been a walker/runner most of my life and have spent some time with a trainer in the past so have some muscles but not motivated enough to get back with the trainer right now. Not enough hours in the day to do everything that interests me but especially volunteer work, studying Mandarin, reading, genealogy, home decorating, and crafts (never make it there any more). I am right in the middle of a healthy BMI but I look more proportionate 10 pounds lighter and that keeps me in a healthy BMI so that's where I am headed. I live in the Denver metro so get to enjoy my exercise outdoors most days.
Anybody decorating this weekend?0 -
Hey, I'm a cool kid....46 in less than 2 weeks, eek! I have 3 boys, 14, 16 and 18, looking to lose another 45-50 pounds (we'll see when I get closer) and I'm really into zumba and bikram yoga. Trying to get myself back into running, used to run 25 miles a week, hurt my foot, got better, but also got lazy 0
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i am 47 and the proud parent of two border collies!! i have always struggled with my weight..but after spending two years at an ideal weight i went on paxill and gained 40lbs!!! long story...went off paxill rejoined mfp and am training for my very first 10k..another long story...i used to be able to drop 30 lbs like it was nothin...now ...its somethin! can i hang with the "cool kids" too??0
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Reward for going to the gym, cookies? I would have thought new work out clothing, or a fit bit. IDK, maybe it is me.
On the up side, he is doing something for you because he is proud of you. That is awesome.
Yes, that is his thing. And, I might add, it's not always food. He IS very good at being supportive. He just got the cookies on a whim, and I think, in this case, it was a matter of convenience because he happened to be at the market. If he's at Target, it may be a movie, or if he's at the mall, some Bath and Body Works. Barnes and Noble, a new journal or something like that. He's amazing.0 -
Wow. I can hear the crickets chirping in here. Helllllooooooo??????0
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Sometimes I just turn my computer off on the weekends - particularly on Sunday. So, Jules, that was what happened (for me), yesterday.
I have this weird "pinch" in my left hip. I'm still going to go weight-train, today, but, depending on how this "pinch" feels, I may have to dial back on some of the weights. Which is fine.
I'm aiming to get in 3 weight-work-outs this week. Have to squish in one cardio session, too, somewhere....0 -
I had to dial back on upper body this morning. I have an occasional burst of tennis elbow in my left arm, and could feel it this morning on my first go around. So I lowered my weight by ten pounds and finished. Glad I'm on to lower body tomorrow and can give it a day to relax.
Any one have any suggestions on recovery nutrition? I usually buy ready made protein shakes, but ran out last week and forgot to get some at the grocery. I know I can sub with most anything protein rich, but was just wondering if anyone had any favorites they'd like to share.
Working a three day work week this week and looking forward to my children being home for the holiday!!0 -
I am 57, and I hang out with all ages. I would love to be part of this group.! I am currently trying to lose about 15-20 lbs.0
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When I run out of protein shakes, Jules, I just grab a protein bar, instead....mine have more "carbs" in them, then I like, but it still has a pretty good amount of protein!
Welcome, harley - good luck and I'm sure you'll love hanging out here!
I got my weight-training in. The "pinch" was certainly helped when I stretched it doing curtsy lunges. A couple more days and am hoping the "pinch" just disappears. Also, ROLLING helped! I should hop on our roller at home, tonight....let's see if I can REMEMBER!0 -
Finally had my office birthday lunch out....along with my paralegal who celebrates her birthday next week!
One of my groupon's is expiring tomorrow - so we went to that restaurant for lunch. Turns out they wouldn't accept the groupon for "lunch" - has to be a dinner! So, I've planned an impromptu "date night" for tomorrow night!
Hubby won't mind....0 -
I am jumping in with a quick intro...then off to read the rest of the posts!! I'm a 44 yo mom of 3 (14, 12 and 8). I am madly devoted to yoga (part of why I chose my user name) and Irish Dance (yes...like Riverdance-I'm not that good though!). I think I'm mildly cool, and totally geeky....which is just fine with me :drinker:0
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