40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Did a beastly round of chest/back yesterday evening!
  • 11Templars
    11Templars Posts: 444 Member
    Boba_14626 wrote: »
    11Templars wrote: »
    mcemino2 wrote: »
    IronSky319 wrote: »
    Went back to weight lifting last week after a really long hiatus and some unwanted weight gain. I’m sore and feeling every bit of my 44 years this week

    Started doing dead lifts last week, which I had never done before. Hamstrings were sore for a few days, but quickly went away. Next time I did them there was no soreness, even after bumping the weight up.

    Dead Lifts are an amazing overall body exercise. Literally work just about every part of your body! I do them 2x a week on my Leg days.

    Just start off light, and make sure to keep your spine in a neutral position. ie, don't stare at the floor, keep that back straight. Personally, I think it 's better to lift 2lbs every day, then to push yourself to 10lbs too soon, and end up hurting yourself and missing 3 days of lifting.

    That being said! You're all doing awesome!! Keep at it!

    Here's a side / by side of me at around 42-44, then again about a week or so ago @50.

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    Man this is fantastic progress!

    Thanks Brother... Definitely some hard work, but, consistency is the real key.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    gave up my run to attend a one hour"core confidence' class that was marked as "intermediate Medium Impact Class". Well! It was an hour of lecture and practicing our breathing to strengthen our pelvic muscles. Ugh! What a waste of my workout time! :angry:
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,148 Member
    Good grief, sdereski....I feel ya! Of course, I would have left because exercise time is SO VERY PRECIOUS!

    djproulx - I am glad you have some time.

    I am changing up my workouts (again!). I think I was doing too much cardio over the winter and my appetite totally increased and I basically ate TOO MUCH FOOD. So, back to lifting heavy 3 x per week and only 1 x cardio per week.

    Less hunger. Less food. Trim down. Yay!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    Beastly bi/tri/forearm plus glute weights - yay me!
  • trunkmonkey1977
    trunkmonkey1977 Posts: 42 Member
    I love being 41 and more fit than the kids. Yeah my joints hurt but i can still out run and burpee alot of these young bucks.
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    trunkmonkey1977 wrote: »
    I love being 41 and more fit than the kids. Yeah my joints hurt but i can still out run and burpee alot of these young bucks.

    They are often shocked when that happens. ;)
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    5 1/2 miles, including laps through the graveyard...in the dark! LOL!
    Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 15! 60#!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    22 minute hard corps cold start & Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 16! 60#! Runs outside.
    Still gotta go slower on bear complex so I don’t throw myself off balance.
  • 11Templars
    11Templars Posts: 444 Member
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    5 1/2 miles, including laps through the graveyard...in the dark! LOL!
    Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 15! 60#!

    That'll keep your speed up though.. Running in the Dark Graveyard!.. haha
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Bulk: Shoulders"=Done!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    11Templars wrote: »
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    5 1/2 miles, including laps through the graveyard...in the dark! LOL!
    Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 15! 60#!

    That'll keep your speed up though.. Running in the Dark Graveyard!.. haha
    worst that's happened so far, was the time I ran up on a black cat...that turned out to be a skunk! RAN LIKE HELL!! (me, not the skunk) :D

  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 17! 60#! & Body Beast Bulk: Arms"=Done!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    edited April 2019
    22 minute hard corps cold start & Brute Force Operator Series Alpha 18! 60/38. 187 reps. A few less...with heavier bag and little quicker time. Static holds are feeling stronger. Maybe my baby hands and skinny wrists are toughening up.
    Gonna slow this next week down a bit. Next Saturday is my first Spartan of the season...and it’s a BEAST! 😳
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "3-Day Refresh Yoga Day 1: Chill Flow"=Done! i fell over in chair twist, both sides...so I'm even. :p
  • beckypierce1
    beckypierce1 Posts: 17 Member
    I would like to join this group.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    Out for a trot. Was going for 3-5...ended up with 8+!!! Yes, laps through the graveyard again. Safest place to be.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "3-Day Refresh Yoga Day 2: Restore & Stretch"=Done!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,148 Member
    I am a bit sore, today. I am “on-track” with my exercise regimen (more heavy weights, less cardio) and I am getting better at cutting back food portions. I weigh tomorrow and we shall see how week 1 went!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "3-Day Refresh Yoga Day 3: Deep Focus"=Done!
  • beachbumdoug
    beachbumdoug Posts: 171 Member
    hello, would love to join the cool kids!!!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I did BBL Tummy Tuck last night...skipping weights this week just because the schedule is crazy and I won't be home except to sleep all week...
  • Hulkfan1
    Hulkfan1 Posts: 397 Member
    42 or is it 43? I am crying about it but I am going to sweat the 40+ body off.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    Took my time and just went today...
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Beachbody Yoga Studio: Yoga for Runners with Ted"=Done!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    No lifting yesterday, but I did get almost 18K steps and I disassembled one bed and assemble it's replacement. New bed after 20+ years, totally magical!
  • Hulkfan1
    Hulkfan1 Posts: 397 Member
    Tons of lifting yesterday for me... today is a lighter day... probably some body weight exercises.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "P90X2: X2 Recovery + Mobility"=Done!
  • KEDfitnesspal
    KEDfitnesspal Posts: 1 Member
    I'm waaay over 40 (57 and counting), but happy to have found this group. I have lost 6 lbs. since my last check-in on MFP, and joined a gym. I try to eat healthy, unprocessed foods whenever possible, but I have a sweet tooth that gets in the way. My goal is to lose another 60 lbs. Anyone have any experience using ACV before meals? I would like to hear if it works, as the idea of drinking it, even diluted in a glass of water, is not that appealing to me. However, I am willing to try just about anything to reach my weight loss goals. Menopause kicked my butt! I barely recognize myself. Most of my excess weight settled around my middle and I hate it. Any advice would be welcome!
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    KEDfitnesspal wrote: »
    I'm waaay over 40 (57 and counting), but happy to have found this group. I have lost 6 lbs. since my last check-in on MFP, and joined a gym. I try to eat healthy, unprocessed foods whenever possible, but I have a sweet tooth that gets in the way. My goal is to lose another 60 lbs. Anyone have any experience using ACV before meals? I would like to hear if it works, as the idea of drinking it, even diluted in a glass of water, is not that appealing to me. However, I am willing to try just about anything to reach my weight loss goals. Menopause kicked my butt! I barely recognize myself. Most of my excess weight settled around my middle and I hate it. Any advice would be welcome!

    Our stories are similar - age, sweet tooth, menopause weight gain. Sigh. I hear ya sister.

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