40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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newbeg1ning - my paralegal also said when she was visiting HER massage therapist this month, that the SAME comment was made to her - about her having "MORE MUSCLES"!!
I would take THAT compliment VERY SERIOUSLY! I mean, if a MASSAGE THERAPIST is noticing that change, it is REAL. For sure!
Wow, that's awesome news!
I agree - I can't figure out why some peeps don't lift?? I just ran through my mfp friends and one of 'em just posted that she did 120 minutes of "stairclimber". Huh???????????????? She didn't read the memo, for SURE!
(And, yet, I'm pretty CLEAR about my LOVE OF LIFTING!)
Anyway, to each-her-own, of course.0 -
I am 45 yrs old male. Who has let his body grow threw the years. I am so glad I found this web site. Thank you for starting a 40s page. I need to lose around 120lbs from my 6'4 frame that weights is above 360. Thank you again for the support .....Joe0
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Wow! I must be the only surviving "relic" on MFP. All you kids in your 40's better behave and eat your veggies! lol0
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I happened to stumble on this page today and am finding this would be a good group to join. I will turn 42 next month and am a single mom of a 6 yr old boy.
My stats are the following:
HT: 5'-6"
SW: 143.5lbs
CW: 137
GW: 134 +/-
As I reach closer to my goal weight, I'm realizing what I'm really looking for is to decrease body fat and put back some of the muscle lost over the years. Prior to this, all I did for fitness was run. I still love running and continue it, but I want a stronger body and better overall health.
I'm hitting the gym 2 days a week currently due to schedule, but plan to add another day to that mix.
Looking forward to getting to know all of you better.
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Welcome joeparr! You'll find LOTS of great support here! What is your "plan" to lose that 120 lbs you don't want/need?
ldstrange - well, what's YOUR secret to "longevity"??
marcon125 - welcome to this wonderful place! Sounds like you are working towards a reachable goal, so that's very exciting!0 -
I agree - I can't figure out why some peeps don't lift?? I just ran through my mfp friends and one of 'em just posted that she did 120 minutes of "stairclimber". Huh???????????????? She didn't read the memo, for SURE!
(And, yet, I'm pretty CLEAR about my LOVE OF LIFTING!)
Anyway, to each-her-own, of course.
stairclimber??? Oy!!!
I also LOVE lifting and by extension LOVE my new and improved "big" muscles
for someone like me being your typical book worm and couch resident for the better part of my adult life, doing things like I do now and seeing the results is pretty exciting
Joeparr - you'll be surprised of what our 40+ year old bodies are capable of doing if we push hard enough, good luck!
Happy Friday everyone! and a warm welcome to all the newbies.0 -
Just wanted to report back to ya'll....a form of accountability for myself. I had my week in Vegas last week and I'm proud to report that not only did I manage to keep within my calorie intake and did NOT get out of hand with the free drinks, I started INSANITY on the Monday I showed up and kept to the schedule all week.
Damn!! Talk about commitment! I'm heading to NH on vacation in two weeks and I hope I can SOMEWHAT keep in my calories for each day! Too easy to blow your daily limit with New England Clam Chowdah!0 -
Today, I lift! (also, I have to step on the scale - although I'm pretty pumped about that, since I've had a low-calorie week!)0
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Good luck with the weigh in Beeps! You are seriously committed!
Have had a couple of clean eating days and decent water intake (could use more).
Had 2 long work days and never got a workout in either day. Hopefully can do so today.
Not sure what the weekend will bring, but hopefully some fitness fun stuff.0 -
I'm beat. Work-out killed me - just SO much lower-body work! So, ultimately, I must be burning a few more calories than I'm anticipating.
No matter - am trying for a calorie-free afternoon, because am having supper out with gf's to celebrate a gf's birthday - and I want alcohol!
sdereski - I hope you can have some "me" time this weekend - sounds like you need some!
For us, it's baseball, dance competition, but "yes", I'll get my cardio in on Saturday and for Sunday, father's day, MUCHO EATING-O, so also need to keep calories low on Saturday to compensate.0 -
Today was weigh day for me and I am down 1lb. Yahoo!
Still feeling a bit on the down side, but getting the exercise in helps. I got to spend the morning with my grandson and didn't come in to work until almost 12:00 because I worked almost 12 hours yesterday. (I work in a no overtime environment)
I will walk tonight and hit the gym tomorrow morning.0 -
Congrats on the weight-lost Kelly Sue! that's AWESOmE!
And, I know you enjoy time with your grandson, so it sounds like an awesome Friday!
I just can't wait for this work-week to be over...........0 -
Welcome joeparr! You'll find LOTS of great support here! What is your "plan" to lose that 120 lbs you don't want/need?
ldstrange - well, what's YOUR secret to "longevity"??
marcon125 - welcome to this wonderful place! Sounds like you are working towards a reachable goal, so that's very exciting!
The secret I have learned is NOT to do all those things I did 40 years ago. Or as somebody famous (W C Fields?) once said, "If I knew I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself. 0 -
Wrong...just wrong... I was talking to my husband, and used the word "fun" to describe adding the biggest loser for Wii to my routine..Who am i , I just don't even know me anymore! However that being said,, after i started breathing again,,it was kinda fun! :laugh:0
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Can I join you cool kids? I am from Vancouver BC. I've been on MFP for awhile and I have made some major changes especially with exercise cardio and heavy lifting. The food thing is always up and down with me. I drive myself crazy. Right now I am just trying to pay attention - I eat very healthy but apparently eat too damn much.
Happy to meet you all.0 -
42 here and I'm so cool people (my husband) call me cold. :grumble:0
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I'm looking for some support, even tho I am not much of a joiner. But I am 47, which is a struggle enough for me to admit (I have some age issues). I am about to become a grandmother, so you can imagine the age-issue flare ups lately. I enjoy eating healthy, and I feel like I've done well for te past month or so, but have not lost.
I have a few health problems that prevent me from doing some exercise, but I could walk more.
I'm feeling pretty down about my inability to lose, and was about to blame it on my age and metabolism.....but then I ran across this board and see some fellow 40-ish people. Looking forward to being here!0 -
my husband keeps telling me the same thing...."quit the little weights and push some real pounds! otherwise it doesn't count for anything"! So I am taking his advice for the summer and hitting it hard! Hoping it works out just like he says it will!0
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Can I join you cool kids? I am from Vancouver BC. I've been on MFP for awhile and I have made some major changes especially with exercise cardio and heavy lifting. The food thing is always up and down with me. I drive myself crazy. Right now I am just trying to pay attention - I eat very healthy but apparently eat too damn much.
Happy to meet you all.
I want to join too! 42....in less than 20 days I will hit the one year mark on MFP! Stalled out the last 8 weeks! Lots of stress and very little time. Looking to set some new goals for the next year, especially in the lifting area! Any suggestions in that area would be much appreciated!
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Hi!
Today I lift!
Hope everyone had a Happy Father's Day, yesterday....we did. I enjoyed only 1 eggs benedict in the morning, ate zip until supper and had 2 cups of pasta. I didn't bloat much, but I sure won't step on the scale, today.
2 weeks until end-of-June....so, my focus has to be LASER-BEAM from now on. Upcoming "photos" and "tape measure" is REALLY all I need to stay focused!0 -
Well, here it is Monday again! I had a good weekend overall. I made it to the gym on Saturday and did mostly weights, and just a bit of cardio. I do feel a bit intimidated by some of the guys that are there on Saturdays, but I am there for me, not them!
I had Jacob over night on Saturday and we went to a birthday party during the afternoon. He had such a good time! I did well staying under in calories on Saturday, but yesterday was a whole other story. We BBQ'd for Father's day and my mom bought some amazing desserts. My biggest weakness! I did not behave myself! We also got home quite late so I didn't make it to the gym this morning, but am hoping to walk tonight if the rain stays away. (I think we might all float away soon in my corner of the world!)0 -
Happy Monday!
Had a great weekend, hope y'all did too! Went bathing suit shopping for the first time in a good 5 years and I can report I'm the proud owner of a brand new 2 piece bathing suit FOUR sizes smaller than the one worn last July :blushing:
Comparison pics below...sorry if I'm being a tease I would not let ANYONE get a picture of me in a bathing suit before, no need to start now. My sweet hubby however looks exactly the same (bit less hair).
Have a nice rest of the day Kids. Oh yeah, back to the gym today, DEADLIFTS are on the menu tonight.0 -
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newbeg- love the pictures!
Made it out for a 2mile walk last night. Hoping to do the same today. It was a Jake day today so spent my morning hangin' with him!
Have a good day all!0 -
Progress report....I made it through the two weeks of being on the road and continuing the Insanity workouts. Monday was Fit Test day and frankly...I KILLED IT! I improved on all 8 of the tests over the first time I took it two weeks ago. My daughter came down to see what I was doing and counted the reps for me. I was great hearing her words of encouragement behind me...telling me when I reached my previous score. Super motivating! And the reward??? Weigh in today was down to 176! Only 11 lbs to get to my goal weight.
I have read a lot of posts about lifting, but I really don't know my way around the weight room. Any recommendations for some lifting exercises that I could do at home with a couple of dumb bells? I would like to get some more definition in my arms, shoulders and especially my core.
Thanks in advance! Have a wonderfully outstanding week everyone!0 -
Great pics!0
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Hi, everyone! Would love to joing this group! I'm 43, and trying to get fit for real this time. Hitting the weights to build back that muscle that time has taken from me!!! I use a fitbit and try to get at least 10,000 steps a day and am lost when it come to eat this, don't eat that type stuff. I mostly have to do lower carb/sugar since diabetes runs in my fam, and I'm fairly sensative to them.
I just got married (2nd marriage) in March, and have one son, and my husband has two that we get for the summer. Bout to be a busy, ACTIVE, summer!!
Nice to meet everyone!!!!!0 -
Hi rhonderoo.
Yesterday's meal-planning went very well and I ended up about 35 calories UNDER for the day. I'm sure there's "salt bloat" on my body, right now, but that'll be off by tomorrow or Friday, so I'm not worried.
Today, I get to lift. I'll step on the scale today AND friday just to make sure I'm getting the right scale weight reading.0 -
Good afternoon All! Had a nice surprise yesterday. I got out of work early and found that my grandson was still at my house! My daughter had some things to do after work and then came over a little later and she and I went on my two mile route walk while grandpa watched the little man! Nice night.
Rest day today and the gym tomorrow. Yeah!0 -
im 42 and buying a minivan today. How cool is that?
*crickets...0
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