40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Morning Everyone!
It has been awesome reading about all the "shopping in the attic" adventures this weekend. Congrats to all of you!
lcuconley - a 5K run is something I would love, love to do. Way to go!!!
hikethatmountain - thanks for the encouragement. My Monday got exponentially better last night when I was measured at the gym and it turns out since my last measurements on 3/13/13 I've lost 2.5" from my waist, .75" from my hips, .50" from my thighs and .25 from my arms :blushing: the scale may not be moving but something is happening alright!!!
Happy Tuesday Everyone :happy:0 -
H! Look at all the newcomers in here...coming back for MORE COOL KIDS!
How awesome is that?!?!?
Sun is shining. No work-out for me, today. But, a fun evening out with 3 gf's as one of them is celebrating a birthday! I'm determined to stick to only 2 drinks and have a salad w/ chicken entree. YUMMY!0 -
Hey Beeps, thank you for nursing this funplace :flowerforyou:
Have a great evening and loads of fun... did u know, that a strawberry daiquiri comes with only 127kcal? :drinker:
Peace and strentgh and happy time to u all!
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Went 'shopping' in my attic this past weekend. I'd remembered that I'd kept a few clothes of smaller sizes and scrounged through the attic looking for them. Well, I underestimated what I'd saved. I found two large plastic bins, 3' x 2', full of clothes. One bin was mostly heavier winter sweats, sweaters, etc., but the other saved my summer! Lots of t-shirts, shorts, and several pants for work, which I desparately need. 1/2 fit, 1/4 was still too small, and 1/4 was too big!
Before I went and was stupid with pizza, though, I hit the treadmill. I was inspired by HikeThatMount and mixed in a little running with the walking and felt great. Can't run much yet, but felt it really added to the workout.
Wow Grace, that must of felt like finding the hidden treasure, almost as good as opening gifts! thats a pretty good percentage of clothes, especially the ones that are now too big... awesome! And just enough that are still too small, to look forward to getting into. Full steam ahead.
thank you, I don't think I ever inspired anyone before:flowerforyou: But when I was begging that, I too felt the feeling of doing my best, of adding some very worthwhile effort.... and you definitely are!. I would run just enough to get my heart pounding a little harder and then walk till it settled, then run again, and yes, in the beginning it would only be running for seconds, but I had started in February of last year and ran a 5k (3.1 miles) (with some walking-quite a bit of walking) August 15 of last year and the other day I actually did 4.34 miles without walking once (it was slow, no way I would have won a race, but there was no walking). And if I (a 56-yr-old who used to upchuck just at the thought of running when she was a young teenager, can do it) YOU CAN TOO. Just take your time, listen to your body and enjoy! No hurry, no worry.
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Newbeg: "My Monday got exponentially better last night when I was measured at the gym and it turns out since my last measurements on 3/13/13 I've lost 2.5" from my waist, .75" from my hips, .50" from my thighs and .25 from my arms the scale may not be moving but something is happening alright!!!
Newbeg, that is fantastic, congratulations! The scales don't always tell the truth, and now you have done the work and proven that fact
Icuconley: Doing sprints... it helps you to speed up your running time, is that correct? I have to try that if thats the case.
Beeps; I also must thank for you the little pushes, I think we all came back because you and others kept inviting us too, Thanks! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello
Back again today, starting phase two.
Only seem to be good for 7 or 8 weeks then I need a week or two off, well I don't need it, but I like it!
Still it's better only two weeks, normally I wait to weigh the same as when I started or more!
Target break at end of May now to keep me focused.
I feel really fat! The Last hole in my belt which a month ago I was pleased to reach, two weeks ago was looking slightly baggy, is now responsible for etching the Livid face of Jesus into my belly waist overhang band! (Well I suppose it was Easter!) Grrr!0 -
Hi all,
So wonderful to see so many more "regular" posters!
I had a lazy weekend. Did my P90X workout on Saturday and Sunday was pretty much a total rest day. I did have to go out and shovel heavy wet snow as it snowed buckets Saturday night. I was planning on doing my long run, but I knew it wasn't going to happen with all that snow. The highway would be too dangerous with snow filled shoulders.
So, got it in yesterday. Then, came home and did my P90X workout. It was a good day - food and exercise wise.
I was down in weight last Tuesday...was pretty happy that maybe things were finally starting to happen with the P90X and running workouts. Today, I am 5lbs heavier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sad: How the hell does that happen???
I am totally at a loss as to what works or doesn't work for me at this point!!
I keep going because I know it's good for me. I feel better for it. And, just freaking imagine how big I would be if I didn't workout!!0 -
wow, sdereski, your attitude is, well, ADMIRABLE! (I think I'd be koo-koo crazy if my scale was like that!)
I think there *is* some inflammation with running, no??? And that can cause water-retention, right??
I agree that, can you IMAGINE what we'd weigh/look like, if we did NOT work-out??!!??
I just can't imagine my life without exercise....it's been my constant companion for nearing 30 years....0 -
Thought i might ache a bit today after the 5x5 session yesterday but feel ok. Even went to the gym after work and did a cheeky 20 minute walk @ 4.5mph on a 5 degree incline just to loosen up a bit.
Second 5x5 session tomorrow, squats, overhead press and deadlift, bring it on!0 -
well, graceire inspired me to check out those smaller sized clothes in my spare room and I actually found 12 pairs of jeans- I guess I have a clothing fetish!- 10 out of the 12 pair fit very well. The other two pair are still too small, but will fit eventually!! I had a good walk at lunch time today. tomorrow will be a rest day as I will be going with work and other activities from 8:00am- 9:00pm, but back to the gym on Thursday. Have a good night all!0
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well, graceire inspired me to check out those smaller sized clothes in my spare room and I actually found 12 pairs of jeans- I guess I have a clothing fetish!- 10 out of the 12 pair fit very well. The other two pair are still too small, but will fit eventually!! I had a good walk at lunch time today. tomorrow will be a rest day as I will be going with work and other activities from 8:00am- 9:00pm, but back to the gym on Thursday. Have a good night all!
Yay, new 'old' clothes for all! :happy:
Sounds like a great workout, stiggy64!
boboff: horse, fall, back on again, come on, you got this!0 -
Second 5x5 session tomorrow, squats, overhead press and deadlift, bring it on!
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Happy Wednesday Cool Kids, what's on your workout menu today? I'm going for a walk/run during my lunch break and to the gym tonight for "tire dragging" how cool is that?
Have a good day, enjoy the weather (if you're on the east coast) it's BEAUTIFUL today!0 -
Good morning young ones
How are we today? I would like your opinions....I hit a number on the scale this morning I haven't seen in a long time....when you achieve goals how do you celebrate? Do you buy yourself something special? Do you go somewhere? Do you do something? Or do you just recognize it, smile about it to yourself and check it off your mental "Movin' on" list? Just curious.... 0 -
sdereski - p90x on saturday and "shoveling buckets" on Sunday does not sound LAZY to me!!!
cbj - I usually do the "smile ot myself" route, sometimes I will buy a new suit, occassionally I will celebrate with a food treat.
Kelly - OMG, you had 12 pairs of jeans to try on? I only own two pairs of jeans! (LOTS of "yoga pants", though, which is what i wear for casual wear.)
Stiggy - looking forward to hearing about your workout.
GREAT workout this am. Ran a mile in just over 8 min (treadmill) and lifted. Upped most of my weights, which was cool.0 -
cbj - I don't really celebrate scale losses - I'm pretty skinny to start with. But, when I do hit my body fat loss goals, I do intend on getting a DXA scan! Woo hoo, lol!!
lcuconley - a run AND weights?? I don't know how you do that, but YAY FOR YOU!!
newbeg - I'm getting in my work-out at lunch, today. Lifting. Heavy. Things.
kelly - 12 pairs of jeans?????????????? Holy cow!0 -
Enjoyed the 2nd 5x5 workout this afternoon. Thought i'd struggle a bit with the overhead press as I broke my shoulder when I was a lad and that sort of exercise is not one I've focussed on in the past but it was actually a lot easier than I expected it to be.
The squats and deadlift are lower weights than I've done in the past but I want to make sure I start from scratch and do it properly.
Back to workout A on Friday, squats, bench press and barbell row but all with increased weight over Monday's session.
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Good afternoon all! Hope everyone is having a good day so far. I, on the other hand, have been bitten by the stomach bug. Really not feeling well at all. Called in to work and cancelled my other activities as well. I am actually still in my PJs. Hoping it's just a 24hr thing.
Beeps & Icuconley - told ya I have a clothing fetish! Lol! I do have to find some dress clothes, however. I can wear jeans to work only on days that I don't have meetings which sometimes is only a few times per month.
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hello everyone ...how's it goin today?? I do my workouts before work around 2:30 am. About 15-20 min of high intensity cardio, then 45 min of strength training ..
I can't wait until I am in better shape than my 23yo son again...he-he-he .....
OH, I'm 46 btw .....0 -
drfaw - wow...2:30am...is that the beginning of your day or the middle?
Kelly - man, everyone seems to be getting sick...good thing we are on the computer!!
stiggy - glad day 2 went well. I love the OHP.
beeps - I run a mile to warm up before lifting. how was your lunchtime workout?
So, the last three days have been lifting/sprint workout/lifting. Going to go to yoga tonight to try to assuage my tweaky muscles.0 -
stiggy - good for you to focus on FORM and realize that the weights will catch up in no time! Awesome!
Kelly - we are a "jeans only" office. I actually only have 2 pairs of jeans that fit, though! (I have about 4 pairs that are too big - but I still wear them in my rotation, too.)
drefaw - a 2:00 am workout sounds KOO-KOO!! YOU ARE MY HERO for getting up and getting THAT done. Wow!
lcuconley - my work-out was awesome.
My work-out was still 80 minutes long. Hmmmm...don't know how long I can keep that up before somebody notices I'm literally out-of-the-office for more than 2 hours M/W/F....0 -
Yea, I get up @ about 1-1:30am, get ready, and drive to work(we have an onsite fitness center) workout from about 2:30 - 3:30, then go down to the shop and work 12hrs ......5 or 6 days a week.0
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that's impressive...do you have to be a "night owl" to handle those hours, or is it better for a "morning lark"?
No exercise for me, today. So, will work extra-hard to keep my calories in check!0 -
idk, I've worked midnights for about 17yrs ...And this funky shift for about 1 1/2yrs now. It's just my natural thing now I think. I go to bed around 6 or 7pm every night .....some nights after a heavy workout, and a busy day I will pass out around 5pm .......0
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Still a bit under the weather today, but I did make it to the gym before work for a shorter work out. Hope everyone has a good day!0
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My fitness goal today: 60 mins or more on my elliptical, and 40 mins of weight training. This is my routine 5 days a week.0
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howdy gang!
welcome dsimpson. what is your lifting routine?
Kelly - good job getting to the gym...hopefully you are 100% tomorrow!
drefaw - that's a wild schedule! Sounds like there is almost no time to see anyone on a "normal" schedule.
beeps - I would take a rest day today and follow your low cal approach, except that date night is tonight. That means a little food indulgence and a little drink indulgence...I have GOT to burn some calories!! Could not get away at lunch, so I am going to have to try to hit spin class post-work. I almost never do that...0 -
spin is too frickin' hard! But, you've also reminded me to put "date nights" back on the calendar! we got pretty lazy after Xmas and the kids had too many activities. Date night (usually Tuesdays) is going BACK ON THE CALENDARS, starting Tuesday!0
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Hi all!
Great job on your workouts everyone!
Kelly - sure hope you are feeling better.
Beeps - a jeans only office?! Very cool. Not at all what I pictured.
dre - welcome! That certainly is one funky schedule you've got going on. But, as you said, it works for you. :drinker: 17 years of N/S?! Wow! I did it for 7 years and it was brutal. Once I started working days again, my family told me how horrible I was to live with during that time. I had NO idea I was so *****y all the time. :noway:
I weighed myself again this morning and I am up another freaking pound! that is up 6lbs since last Tuesday. How is that even possible when I work out every day? :explode: :sad: Yes beeps - it makes me crazy!
Welcome dsimpson! :flowerforyou: 100 min of exercise 5/days week is fantastic!!
Ran my 10k (6m) again yesterday but didn't have time to get my P90X in. Had an evening meeting. It was almost 9 by the time I got home and then hubby walked in the door. We had a cup of tea and toast together and then it was time for bed. (that was my dinner.
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Nearly came unstuck for tomorrow. I've got my final 5x5 session of the week and will be working from home instead of the office so won't be able to go to my normal gym.
Fortunately i've spoken to the gym local to home and they do a pay per session offer so i'll be able to go there instead
This will bring my first week of 5x5 to an end and if when i weigh myself on Saturday i haven't lost 7lbs and 10% body fat then i'm giving up as it's plainly not working
Joking aside, i have noticed that i'm suffering from SBS quite badly now. Although there's been very little in the way of proper medical research carried out into it I can honestly say it's having quite an impact on me. Saggy Bum Syndrome is not fun, my suit trousers look like they were made for someone else!! Time to go shopping me thinks
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Stiggy - way to be resourceful...dedication to working out is all about finding a way. I have never suffered from SBS...but it sounds like you are on the right track!
sdereski - hmmm...have your eating habits changed? That sounds really strange...certainly not a "real" weight gain.
beeps - you are so funny...you lift HEAVY weights for 80 minutes. In the eye of the beholder, I suppose. yay for date night!0 -
"heavy" is ALL relative....I'm not pulling the >100 lbs numbers (like I did when doing NROL4W). Well, on deadlifts I am, but nuthin' else.
I only have 2 pairs of jeans that even fit me....it really IS time to "go shopping".
Well, I did some online shopping today....I just HATE shopping SO much, it isn't even funny.
I did buy:
1. 1 x size 8 joseph ribkoff dress....this is more like a work dress ($100);
2. 1 x size 10 joseph ribkoff dress....this fits "small" according to the website. This is a $200 dress that I want to wear to my parents' 50th wedding anniversary (scheduled for mid-July, 2013). And, I can wear my BELOVED purple peep-toed 5" pumps!
3. 2 x size 8 capri jeans....fine, these I should be able to wear to work....once the snow melts. (Each pair was $85)
4. 4 x tops. (total = $120)
There. That's enough. I'm pooped. All this *kitten* better fit!!0
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