40+ Club

alf1163

Guten Abend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, you guys!!!!! I miss Germany soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!! I lived in Bad Kreuznach for 6 yrs1992-1998. My son was born in a german hospital. I love the Garmisch area!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned how to ski there and I learned windsurfing in lake Chimsee!!!! What great memories I have of Germany and Europe!!! Yes, a Caribbean girl who loves Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter first duty station was in Wiesbaden and I thought that was going to be my excuse to go back and visit but she got pregnant the ARMY sent her back to the states :grumble: :grumble: It's been a good thing because she is not too far from us (Ft Hood) and I can see them more often. :flowerforyou: Lots of posts I need to catch up but I'm at work...

mkwood10

Singfree,
the darn beds were built into the room so we couldn't move them. It stunk!:grumble: But, we survived and made sure to specify what kind of beds were in the room at any other place we made reservations! You'll love Herrenchiemsee palace. We visited there in 1988 and it was undergoing renovations. I've been told it's phenomenal. One of these days we hope to return, if only for an extended vacation.

Alf.............. Gruss gott!!!! Wie gehts?!?!
We lived in Kitzingen from 1985-1991. It was definitely home for us; the longest my husband had lived in one place his whole life until we got sent back to Ft. Riley, KS and retired there. We didn't get to travel very much except those few trips to Garmish, Chimsee and Bertchesgarden. We DID spend an awesome week camping in Holland, in the town where Heinekin is brewed. My hubby and friends thought it was AWESOME that a beer truck came thru the campgrounds twice a day with fresh Heinekin, but it didn't impress me because I'm not a beer drinker. Prost!!:drinker: :drinker:

tron3002

I am new to this sight. I'd like to lose 20 lbs and need all the advice possible. I gain around my middle first which is really upsetting for me. Any good exercise tips besides sit ups?

singfree

Alf & mkwood--some things I would definitely fall off the wagon for: Tafelspitz, Steltze (Schweineshaxe), ANY Wurst, Brot, Apfelstrudel, und ein grosses Bier, bitte! Have you been there for the Spargerlfestwochen? The Germans & Austrians go nuts over the large white asparagus (Spargerl) in May & June.


Tron- we're pretty much all in the same boat as far as belly fat goes. For most of us the remedy is to eat clean, bump up the cardio and strength train. Sorry to say that one cannot "spot" reduce, I wish it were so!!!!

alf1163

Halt!!!! Halt!!!!!!!!!!!! Bitte!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I want to go back to visit sooooooooooooooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We traveled all over Europe. That was our pastime. :laugh: France 4x, Holland countless times, Prague, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Luxembourg, Belgium and all over Germany. Our grand finale was a week in England. That was the only trip we did without the kids. We took them everywhere with us. My youngest was a baby. My daughter was 8yrs old when we moved to Germany so she remembers every trip/adventure. What a beautiful continent!!! I still have two really good german friends I keep in touch with. And I also keep in contact with my american/military friends that I met there,t hey are now back in the US as well.

Pretty clean day today again, except for the sugar free pudding cup I just ate with a whole kiwi including the skin. Yummy!!!!

Tron, my best advice is to JUST DO IT :laugh: No, seriously, be consistent. You dont have to be perfect, no one is, but stay focused as much as you can. It is more difficult to lose weight after 40, there is no doubt about it, but it is possible. Try to eat well as much as possible, clean foods, not processed. Stay within your caloric requirements, do not starve. Exercise as much as you can without hurting yourself. Vary your workouts and intensity. Do not forget to do strength training!!! Drink lots of water. Sit ups are not the best exercises to tone your mid section. Planks are great, bicycle exercise, sit ups on stability ball, etc. YOU CAN DO IT!!!! You don't have that much weight to lose. Hang in there but do it!!! :flowerforyou:

InTheMoney

Guten Abend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, you guys!!!!! I miss Germany soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!! I lived in Bad Kreuznach for 6 yrs1992-1998. My son was born in a german hospital. I love the Garmisch area!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned how to ski there and I learned windsurfing in lake Chimsee!!!! What great memories I have of Germany and Europe!!! Yes, a Caribbean girl who loves Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter first duty station was in Wiesbaden and I thought that was going to be my excuse to go back and visit but she got pregnant the ARMY sent her back to the states :grumble: :grumble: It's been a good thing because she is not too far from us (Ft Hood) and I can see them more often. :flowerforyou: Lots of posts I need to catch up but I'm at work...

InTheMoney

Guten Abend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, you guys!!!!! I miss Germany soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!! I lived in Bad Kreuznach for 6 yrs1992-1998. My son was born in a german hospital. I love the Garmisch area!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned how to ski there and I learned windsurfing in lake Chimsee!!!! What great memories I have of Germany and Europe!!! Yes, a Caribbean girl who loves Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter first duty station was in Wiesbaden and I thought that was going to be my excuse to go back and visit but she got pregnant the ARMY sent her back to the states :grumble: :grumble: It's been a good thing because she is not too far from us (Ft Hood) and I can see them more often. :flowerforyou: Lots of posts I need to catch up but I'm at work...

Well, the first post didn't go well, let's try this one.
51 + years ago I was almost born in Bad Kreuznach. Mom was a GI wife and had to be rushed home in order to not give birth there. Haven't heard that name in a long time.

singfree

Good morning! Well, today I bite the bullet and invest in a good road bike. I really feel guilty about spending well over a thousand bucks for it, but my wife tells me it is an investment in terms of health benefits. Currently I ride a Trek hybrid, but I am finding that I could use somthing lighter and faster. In my area of PA we have a lot of hills, some gradual, some very steep. I am killing myself trying to climb those hills. My HRM gets up to 170+ BPM, which is a bit high for a fit 54 year old. I will tell you this much: The hard riding is literally ripping the fat off my midsection---yipee!!! I average 750 cals per hour, and it is not boring at all.

InTheMoney

My wife has just started talking about getting a couple of bikes. I used to bike a lot about 15 yrs ago. Great workout is right!

Swissmiss

Good morning everyone.
singfree...One of my daughters moved out two weeks ago and left her bike here. As soon as I can get the go ahead from the doctor and can figure out the combination for her bike lock I am going to use it.

alf...I really envy you. I would love to travel to Europe. Mainly, Switzerland, where I have relatives. You are so blessed to have been to so many places.

I am at the Inn. Did really bad at dinner last night but I will be doing better when I get home. Am having a wonderful time.

alf1163

Guten Abend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, you guys!!!!! I miss Germany soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!! I lived in Bad Kreuznach for 6 yrs1992-1998. My son was born in a german hospital. I love the Garmisch area!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned how to ski there and I learned windsurfing in lake Chimsee!!!! What great memories I have of Germany and Europe!!! Yes, a Caribbean girl who loves Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter first duty station was in Wiesbaden and I thought that was going to be my excuse to go back and visit but she got pregnant the ARMY sent her back to the states :grumble: :grumble: It's been a good thing because she is not too far from us (Ft Hood) and I can see them more often. :flowerforyou: Lots of posts I need to catch up but I'm at work...

Well, the first post didn't go well, let's try this one.
51 + years ago I was almost born in Bad Kreuznach. Mom was a GI wife and had to be rushed home in order to not give birth there. Haven't heard that name in a long time.

:laugh: Why was she rushed from there to give birth somewhere else? She had complications? When we were stationed in Bad Kreuznach the hospital had become a clinic hospital only. So for military women who had no complications they could see a german doctor and give birth in a german hospital. The others had to go to Landstuhl. I had a german doctor, he was great!! My son was born in Diakonie Krankenhaus, a very old hospital. Everyone was really nice!!!!! The military post is now closed there. My daughter, while stationed in Wiesbaden, went to visit Bad Kreuznach. Everything is abandoned. I cried when I saw the pictures. Why would the Germans waste all those buildings? I don't get it!! :flowerforyou:

alf1163

Good morning! Well, today I bite the bullet and invest in a good road bike. I really feel guilty about spending well over a thousand bucks for it, but my wife tells me it is an investment in terms of health benefits. Currently I ride a Trek hybrid, but I am finding that I could use somthing lighter and faster. In my area of PA we have a lot of hills, some gradual, some very steep. I am killing myself trying to climb those hills. My HRM gets up to 170+ BPM, which is a bit high for a fit 54 year old. I will tell you this much: The hard riding is literally ripping the fat off my midsection---yipee!!! I average 750 cals per hour, and it is not boring at all.

And here I am worried about spending $120 in Chalean Extreme :laugh: :laugh: Go for it!!! Congrats on your purchase!!! :drinker: Do you worry when your HR gets that high? How long do you stay up there? Mine also gets in the 170's when I am running. I usually feel fine but the other day I had some chest pressure. :noway: What do you guys think about that? I did not push it and I slowed down and it went away.

Swissmiss, I am very lucky to have visited all those places. Those are the memories you take with you. Nothing material will give me the satisfaction I got from visiting all those beautiful places. And it is not over yet. I would love to go to Greece, Japan, Australia...I am going to have to save a lot of money!! :laugh: :laugh:

I had a great workout this morning. I did upper body strenght training and ran on the treadmill. I have already planned all my meals for today. Off to work soon... Have a great day!!!! :flowerforyou:

singfree

Alf, no I really don't worry about my HR getting that high. I normally must stop to catch my breath if it gets too high for too long. Also, I am dubious about the arbitrary max HR number "they" apply to us based solely on age. A fit person or a morbidly obese person having the same max HR makes no sense to me. I am as fit or more fit than most people half my age.

As far as your chest pressure goes, please monitor it closely. It could be something as simple as having eaten the wrong thing too close to your workout time. For me, I don't breathe well if I have a lot of food in my stomach before a workout. Stress can also be a factor. Sometimes when I am highly stressed out, my chest and arms feel tight. Thankfully it doesn't happen very often.

Speaking of stress, I'm letting this bike purchase stress me out. I really hesitate when it comes to spending money on myself. It must be my upbrining...my parents did not have a whole lot of money. I learned the value of a dollar long ago, not a bad thing!

alf1163

Alf, no I really don't worry about my HR getting that high. I normally must stop to catch my breath if it gets too high for too long. Also, I am dubious about the arbitrary max HR number "they" apply to us based solely on age. A fit person or a morbidly obese person having the same max HR makes no sense to me. I am as fit or more fit than most people half my age.

As far as your chest pressure goes, please monitor it closely. It could be something as simple as having eaten the wrong thing too close to your workout time. For me, I don't breathe well if I have a lot of food in my stomach before a workout. Stress can also be a factor. Sometimes when I am highly stressed out, my chest and arms feel tight. Thankfully it doesn't happen very often.

Speaking of stress, I'm letting this bike purchase stress me out. I really hesitate when it comes to spending money on myself. It must be my upbrining...my parents did not have a whole lot of money. I learned the value of a dollar long ago, not a bad thing!

I am the same way when it comes to spending money especially for myself. Luckily I am no longer an impulse buyer. That's the reason I keep thinking about spending money on P90X or Chalean Extreme. I think "why spend money on a program when what I am doing right now is working for me?"

On the HR issue, I think similarly. And yes, I also consider myself pretty fit compared to other 45 yr old women out there. That day was warm plus I was running during the middle of the day and that was the first thing came to my mind that it must have been the food I ate earlier. I always try to give myself at least an hour before I exercise after eating. I prefer to workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach but that is not always possible. Thank you for your advice and support. :flowerforyou:

Maria061

hello,

I am glad, that we have our 40+club.

I have slightly higher cholesterol, and my metabolism is slow . I start to watch my calories from 03/21 hopping to loose 45lbs. During this 2 weeks I had lost 2 lbs, I fill good about my self that is working.
The support from each other is very good to US all.
Good luck,

BOOPIS67

Hello Everyone,

I'm 40 and over. Will be 42 in Nov and want to lose 42 lbs by Nov. Is that possible? It is a challenge for me to stay consistant...had a trainer..was doing good with him but I was not doing what I was suppose to do. I was not eating enough and then felt that I could have a treat since I was working so hard. Now , I let the trainer go, saving my money..took some of his techinques and in they gym 4-5 days a week. Any encouragement can really help me.

Swissmiss

BOOPIS67...it sounds like you are doing very well. Just keep up the good work.

1Maria...my metabolism is low also. I hate that. I read a book that teaches ways to up it. It included things like posture and breathing correctly. All of this can help.

singfree...your purchase was for something good. You will get healthier because of it. Stop beating yourself up. You should see how much my husband spent on a mixer today !!!

I am once again tired. Spent the past two days doing a lot of walking.

InTheMoney

Guten Abend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, you guys!!!!! I miss Germany soooooooo much!!!!!!!!!! I lived in Bad Kreuznach for 6 yrs1992-1998. My son was born in a german hospital. I love the Garmisch area!!!!!!!!!!!!! I learned how to ski there and I learned windsurfing in lake Chimsee!!!! What great memories I have of Germany and Europe!!! Yes, a Caribbean girl who loves Europe!!!!!!!!!!!!! My daughter first duty station was in Wiesbaden and I thought that was going to be my excuse to go back and visit but she got pregnant the ARMY sent her back to the states :grumble: :grumble: It's been a good thing because she is not too far from us (Ft Hood) and I can see them more often. :flowerforyou: Lots of posts I need to catch up but I'm at work...

Well, the first post didn't go well, let's try this one.
51 + years ago I was almost born in Bad Kreuznach. Mom was a GI wife and had to be rushed home in order to not give birth there. Haven't heard that name in a long time.

:laugh: Why was she rushed from there to give birth somewhere else? She had complications? When we were stationed in Bad Kreuznach the hospital had become a clinic hospital only. So for military women who had no complications they could see a german doctor and give birth in a german hospital. The others had to go to Landstuhl. I had a german doctor, he was great!! My son was born in Diakonie Krankenhaus, a very old hospital. Everyone was really nice!!!!! The military post is now closed there. My daughter, while stationed in Wiesbaden, went to visit Bad Kreuznach. Everything is abandoned. I cried when I saw the pictures. Why would the Germans waste all those buildings? I don't get it!! :flowerforyou:

Dad was going to be let out of the service in less than 30 days so she would have to have stayed by herself in Germany way back then. So she went home quick before she wasn't allowed to fly.

alf1163

Hello Everyone,

I'm 40 and over. Will be 42 in Nov and want to lose 42 lbs by Nov. Is that possible? It is a challenge for me to stay consistant...had a trainer..was doing good with him but I was not doing what I was suppose to do. I was not eating enough and then felt that I could have a treat since I was working so hard. Now , I let the trainer go, saving my money..took some of his techinques and in they gym 4-5 days a week. Any encouragement can really help me.

IMO, I dont think it is possible to lose 42lbs by Nov the healthy way. You don't want to lose more than 2lbs a week. And you will see once you start losing weight that your weight loss will slow down to .5 to 1lb a week once you get close to your goal. Is there a special reason you want to lose it by Nov? Try to focus on getting healthy by eating well and exercising and not so much about losing x amount of weight by a certain time. That will only lead to frustration. If you can exercise 5-6 days a week, vary your workouts, increase intensity, do strength training and eat well. I don't want to sound discouraging but that is the only way to do it. We are here to help in any way we can . :flowerforyou:

singfree

Good Friday morning everyone! Well, today is reporting day. For those of you who are new to our 40+ Group, welcome! Every Friday we just report in and tell everyone how we did in the previous week. No pressure, not like waiting in line at Weight Watchers...

Yesterday I did buy a new bike at my local dealer. It is a leftover 2008 Cannondale Synapse. I like it very much. The good thing is that as a leftover, it was discounted by $200. That made me feel LESS guilty about the purchase. I rode it about 20 miles yesterday and WOW is it fast compared to my Trek hybrid!! Normally this particular hilly 10 mile circuit would take me 40-42 mins. I did it on the Cannondale in 34 mins without working too hard.

Well, this week was not too bad eating wise for me. A few cheats here and there, but nothing major. My exercise has been going strong in the gym and the supplemental bike rides which I think are burning a tremendous amount of fat. I received my bloodwork results yesterday. They were no better or no worse than last year's test, which was not bad at all. At least my cholesterol is staying in the normal range now.

Boopsi, I agree with Alf that 42 lbs is a bit ambitious. Try not to think of it in terms of lbs lost only. Try to eat clean and keep exercizing and monitor your measurements. If you are losing inches and not as much weight, you are putting on muscle--a great thing...you are becoming fit, which should be our ultimate goal! Best of luck on your journey!!

duffyzmom

Welcome all Newbies! Friday reporting day -

I have meet my goal for the week of no alcohol on weeknights and no eating after 7pm. Weigh in today was 1 lb up from last but I'm not really surprised. I increased my calories up to 1600 and have been eating a high carb diet this week to make sure I have enough energy for my 10K on Sunday.

My neck has been pretty bad this week (I could barely look down well enough to read the scale this morning) and the MRI showed a herniated disc so my doctor wants me to see a neurosurgeon before she will let me do PT. I'm still nervous that the verdict is going to be no running and I'm scared that maintaining my weight loss will be so much more difficult if I can't run. I cut back on my strength training to 2 times this week due to my level of pain and replaced my 3rd with yoga.

I'm taking next week off from setting goals. It is our spring break and we'll be traveling for the first part and having company toward the end for Easter and my birthday. Plus, I think I need a little break from thinking so much about food and exercise. I'll be making healthy decisions but not tracking calories.

phetzgetfit

happy friday

I lost the lb i put on last week so i'm back in my month-long holding pattern (plateau) of 158.
It's okay, i'm getting much fitter and stronger and eating way better. I KNOW the weight will keep coming down as I focus on eating clean and get plenty of exercise.

Singfree, congrats on your new bike. I have a very heavy trek (made even heaver by some baskets i use to carry painting gear around to plein air paint with) and I live in an old apt that has an 18 step staircase of very deep steps. i have to carry my bike up each day i use it because it's just not safe locked up downstairs.
Everyday i do it, I think "I've either got to get a lighter bike or I've got to get stronger." So far, I've been getting stronger but it's still a real challenge for me. But i so love the stability of that bike and I'm not sure a lighter bike would work for carrying my painting gear. any suggestions?

good luck this week everyone.

WantToBeMoreActive

Hello everyone.

My weight stayed the same this week. I know it is because I haven't been doing much cardio since I hurt my knee skiing in February. I was a bit leary of upping it as a yoga class a week and a half ago made for some not nice pain.

I actually weigh in on Wednesdays. So when I looked at the scale this week I said to myself cardio here I come. :laugh: So I did a half hour aerobic session and as my knee wasn't smarting too much, I did it again yesterday and today. I also did a short (10 min) leg routine yesterday too since my session on Wednesday went ok and I'm very happy to say it didn't hurt my knee too much.

Hopefully I will see the scale move next week and in the meantime it's nice to be feeling a bit sore from using muscles I haven't used in awhile.

Good luck everyone.

phetzgetfit I love your new picture!!! It looks like a painting.

BOOPIS67

Hello Everyone,

I will be 42 in Nov and want to lose 42lbs by then. Do you think it's possible? I did not lose a pound this week. I am going to put the scale up for a month. It is torturing me. My caloric intake should be 1333 but I've increased it because I burn about 300 calories in the gym. If I keep my calories to 1333 do you think that will help me to lose at least 2 lbs a week. Please give suggestions

singfree

Phetzgetfit, my suggestion for a bike that would carry some weight would be a "touring" bike. They are made to carry the weight of a lot of gear for bikers who go on multi-day rides (food, water, camping gear, etc...). Most of the well-known bike manufacturers sell them. Not cheap, but lighter and will last a long time.

wanttobe more active, just keep up the good work. Listen to your body, esp. the knee, don't overdo it too much.

alf1163

Ok, according to the scale I lost 2.5lbs :noway: :noway: I am not so sure about that...I do feel lighter and look smaller:laugh: but I am skeptical when it comes to weighing myself. I took my measurements and lost inches off the thighs, hip and arms. Everything else stayed the same. I ate pretty clean this week and exercised every day except for Wed. I feel great!! :drinker:

Boopis, please see previous posts when I replied to your first post. Not weighing yourself for a month is a good idea. Focus on eating well and exercising. You don't have to eat all your exercise calories but don't starve yourself either.

Duffy, I am so sorry to hear about your injury. How did that happen??? Are you still running on Sunday? Good luck with that!!! Congrats on meeting your goal and Happy Easter!!!

Phetzgetfit, maybe tweak your exercise some or your diet. That might help you get out of your plateau. But I am glad you are having a positive attitude about it. Being healthy and feeling great is what counts the most :flowerforyou:

PamKay

Good morning 40+ club,
Well I finally did it, I made an appointment in a couple of weeks for a complete check -up with my Dr. I've been putting it off for a long time now. I'm afraid at age 51 things might start going wrong, i've always been pretty healthy, knock on wood, so far. I'm also afraid of the dreaded colonoscopy , (not sure if I spelled that right) my Dr. wanted me to do one last time I was in there and I put it off. Anyway, I just want to get this stuff over with.
On another note,,, I went to Germany, France, and England, when I was 17 yrs old, "BEAUTIFUL" place. My boyfriend travels overseas often for work and I hope that someday I will be able to tag along with him. I would love to go back to Germany.
Well the weekend is coming up. Weekends are hard for me to stick to my exercise & diet plan, as I've read it is for a lot of us in here.
Have a Great weekend,
Pam

mkwood10

Hello all and Happy Friday!:glasses: Sunshine here today, yeah!
I FINALLY broke the 130lb barrier this week - 129.5 for the 3rd day in a row - YEAH!!!!! :bigsmile: It feels SO GOOD to finally see "12" as the first 2 digits on the scale again. I didn't get to work out at Curves Mon or Tues; they were closed to move into to a new club location. Much bigger - and AWESOME looking!!! Didn't get my walks in either; hard to walk in 25-30mph winds and rain :ohwell: But...... the weight is headed in the right direction! I haven't had the courage to try on any of my old clothes that fit before I gained the weight back last fall; I think I'll wait a couple more pounds.

Had a metabolic test done on Wed; was pleasantly surprised to find out that 1200 calories a day is too few for me - I should be eating around 1400-1450 and still losing weight. Maybe that explains why I was stuck above 130....... body went into starvation mode?? I don't intend to overdue the calories, but it is nice to not feel guilty about eating 1400 calories most days. The daily calorie zig zag may also be helping, but hard to tell, as I've only been doing it a week.

Have a great weekend all.......... keep drinking that water!!:drinker:

alf1163

mkwood, where did you do the metabolic test? I would love to do something like that. Were you exercising when you were eating 1200cals? If so, then that explains your plateau. It is great when you get to eat more especially after a hard workout. As long as you eat healthy at least 80% of the time you will not have any problems and you will see results.

I am going out with my husband tomorrow night. We are going out to dinner and then dancing. I know I will be drinking as well. I hope I dont overdo it. :laugh: :laugh: But we need time for ourselves. We were together in Puerto Rico but with the family and all I feel I did not have time for my hubby. We are thinking about going away to Vegas late April mid May...

Talk to you later...I am at work, on break :laugh: :flowerforyou:

singfree

Alf, I was wondering the same thing myself. I was going to wear my HRM for 24 Hrs to see what the cals burned were, but I might get freaked out at the total (probably over 3000). Haha, my wife might get the wrong idea if I wear it to bed!