40+ Club - Summertime Fun
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Back from Canada! Had a wonderful time with the 500 + ladies there! We were inspired for our year ahead and I even heard a speaker on God's desire for us to take care of our bodies. A good reminder for me as passed on the dessert table! Niagra Falls was Awesome! What a beautiful natural wonder God has created! So powerful! (Also very wet) It has been raining lots in the Hamilton area. Completely unusual for this time of the year, I guess, but everything was so green!
Lots to do today, of course. Still 7 of us in the house! Now its time to get ready for company tonight. Just recieved this info from DH! He forgot to tell me 2 guys were flying in! At least i got 3 miles (walk/jog) in before I knew, or I might have skipped!
Welcome PON! :flowerforyou: You will find this to be a great sight. This is the first time in my life that I have lost more than 8 lbs! I am really planning on the support of my MFP friends to continue in this healthier lifestyle!
Tron, Congrats on anmother 2 lbs. down! Doesn't it feel GREAT!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :drinker:
Alf, you know those punds will drop right off as you are back into your regular routine. It hasn't been there long enough to stick!
All caught up on all of you and I will be back Friday with a weigh-in. hope to have maintained thru the conference and a bit of company!0 -
Hey everyone........I'm BBBBAAACCKKK!!! :happy:
Vacation was WONDERFUL - 9 days of laziness, cruising Lake of the Ozarks on the boat and no cooking!!:laugh: :laugh: I cooked dinner ONCE - grilled chicken breasts, baked potatos and fresh broccoli - yum!! The scale at home this morning wasn't as bad as I thought it might be - gained 2 pounds, :grumble: :grumble: which isn't bad at all considering I only walked/ran 3 miles one morning and went to Curves one morning-no other workouts AND we ate dinner at restaurants every night, plus some alcohol every day....... I know..... I'm bad!!:laugh:
So..... back to work today; only had 115 new emails to wade thru!!!:laugh: Still have to finish unpacking and do laundry, so won't make it to Curves until probably Wednesday:frown:
Does anybody know how to delete a ticker once the starting date has arrived??? I don't remember how to do it, and I want to take my vacation ticker off since it's over. HELP!!!!0 -
Does anybody know how to delete a ticker once the starting date has arrived??? I don't remember how to do it, and I want to take my vacation ticker off since it's over. HELP!!!!
Never mind......... I figured it out myself:laugh: :laugh:
Now to figure out my next countdown goal.............then back to tickerfactory to get a new ticker!0 -
I dont have much time to post but I wanted to quickly let everyone know that I jumped back on my treadmill yesterday. Finally after 3 weeks of not doing any exercise. I walked-5.8 and ran-8.0 for an hour which is 5 1/2 miles. (I mainly walked) Today I am gonna do the stair step for an hour before I get ready to run all of my errands. Glad I finally got up and started exercising again. Oh ya, I started taking B12 so hopefully I wont be as tired all the time. Hope everyone has a great day.....:happy:0
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Hi all! Back from Mississippi and New Orleans with my sister and brother-in-law for liver transplant work-up at Ochsner. Brother-in-law made the trip ok. Had to use a wheelchair for all but short distances. Initial work-up is encouraging but still more tests and things to do before he can be listed. He went to his doctor in MS when we got back. He did well on Friday but his amonia levels went back up on Friday night/Saturday morning and he had to be taken in an ambulance to the hospital. He is now in ICU on a vent (third time in four weeks). He is improving and may be extubed tomorrow. This is so very hard on the family. My little sister is not eating or sleeping. They have a beautiful 7 year old daughter. Any prayers are welcome.
I caught a summer cold when I got back. I have no voice but made it to work. Should do some more work tonight, but don't think I will. Went with the husband to the trainer tonight. I mainly watched. It has been raining here in north Texas, so no river aerobics. (I could not do it tonight anyway). Have not had a chance to read the postings but hope to in a day or so. Hope all are doing well.0 -
Tex, my prayers and thoughts for your family. I hope your brother in law gets better soon. :flowerforyou: And please, send some of that rain down here in San Antonio, we need it! :laugh:
Tron, wow, walking at 5.8 and running at 8? That is super fast!! From the pictures I saw of your vacation it looked like you were also exercising a lot with all that walking and hiking.
Welcome back MKwood, glad you had a wonderful vacation. I was looking at your birthdate, that is one day before my husband's birthday.
Hoosier, thank you for your encouragement. Right now I feel very bloated...:grumble: Glad you had a nice time in Canada. I would love to see the Niagara Falls, one of these days.
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Good morning!
Tex, I think of you and pray often for your situation. All the best to you!
Tron, way to go! Get back on the fitness bandwagon. We're here for you always!!
MK, welcome back from your vacation!!
Alf, I was thinking that this would happen. Don't forget that this is probably an increase in glycogen and your cells are holding onto more water. It is NOT fat weight. And the "bloated" feeling is proof of just that. It will be interesting to see what the nutritionist says next time.
Well, all is going well with Insanity. As I get used to the routines it becomes a bit easier. Definitely high impact on the knees & ankles. I hope the joints can take the pounding for 60 days. In the 6 days since I've started this, I am noticing a difference in my shape already. If anything is going to blast off the fat it's this program. I've rarely sweat this much...and I am doing it in an air conditioned room! I am exhausted but very satisfied afterwards.
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TEX: Sending prayers your way
ALF: Carbs do equal water weight gain that is for sure - also what is your mileage up to? I know that as I hit higher mileage my body tends to plateau or gain ( I think it is the stress on your body increasing cortisol levels)
Had a great Tempo run today so I'll be in good spirits. My DVD for CX is giving me fits so I've been just trying to do the routine at a nice slow pace and then moving on to the next exercise.
Sing: Not really liking the idea of tough on your joints - I may have to reconsider Insantiy because I like to give my knees a break in the "off" season.0 -
Tex, as with everyone else, your BIL and family are in my thoughts.
Tron- way to go getting back on the treadmill- literally!!
MK- welcome back!
alf- don't get discouraged!
So, I'm in the middle of putting together the kids new furniture- gotta love Ikea! I find it very rewarding to put the furniture together myself. Thank goodness I have the time- my daughter's desk took 3 hours yesterday!:noway: Started my son's new bookcase- no instructions in the box!!!:grumble: Just downloaded them from the website-- gotta love the internet!!!
Had bloodwork drawn for physical in 2 weeks- inconvenient for me; easier for my Dr. Will be interesting to see how the weight loss and increased fitness affects my numbers. They were good to start, but for the competitive person, what can't get better??:laugh:
Weight workout today- chest, shoulders, and tris. Will try for a run this evening, if the thunderstorms hold off!
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Duffy, Insanity has a LOT of plyo type moves. I think I will ok through the 60 days, but I will surely need a break from it after that. I've put plenty of miles on these legs in my 55 years. I used to play full court basketball 5-6 times per week and run 25 miles per week on to of that. As I got a bit older I realized that my joints couldn't take the constant pounding. That is why biking is my preferred cardio fix. Having said that, if you are comfortable with running, you should be fine with Insanity.
April, I'm counting on the rain holding off until at least 7 pm. I'm doing Insanity right after work and doing 15 miles on my bike around 6 pm. I love Ikea...Conshehocken?0 -
Alf... Yes, its pretty fast. I hate running so I power walk a lot. Only run when I force myself by going faster.:laugh:
Sing.... Have you taken any measurements yet to see if you've lost anything or are you mainly going for that 6 pack?
Aprilvet.... I have never been to Ikea but my daughter just loves
that store. I think she has furnished her whole house from that place.
Well today we are supposed to drive to Rainbow Falls, Its near Mammoth. That is if my husband ever gets outta bed. He's still tired from working so much. I wonder if you ever really get your energy back the way it was or once you have depleted yourself its gone forever. Maybe if I start him on some vitamins.0 -
Tron, I'm checking my progress with the mirror and clothing. From time to time I will weigh myself. It is really working, though. I can see the outline of my ribs when I lift my arms and there is definitely some definition showing in the abs area. I am fit and strong, but with a small layer of fat covering the muscles it was becoming discouraging to me. Now I can truly see light at the end of the tunnel!! And after only 6 days!!!0
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Hey everyone! Thanks for the welcomes. I had a weekend of eating out too. No vacations, just busy and going different places. Today I have been very good, so hopefully tonight I will behave as well. We have a horse trailer that we are trying to sell, so I was out late last night showing it and then again today at lunch. Hopefully it will sell soon. Well, I'm off to go home and figure out what to make for dinner. Ugh! I HATE to cook, so mealtime is torture. I've always said that "my favorite meal is something someone else makes". :bigsmile: See ya everyone! Keep up the good work.0
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Sing.... That is so incredibly exciting for you. I cant wait for your before and after pic's. I will keep this program in mind when I get stronger. No where near your level yet but hopefully one day....:happy:0
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Tron, thank you for your encouragement. I finally think that I can accomplish my goals with Insanity. I can't believe how hard you are pushed in such a short time with this program. I've read many times that High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the way to go for rapid fat loss. I am trying to be careful about my nutritional needs. I don't want to undereat and I want to stay away from the junk too. The bottom line is: this new program can only help my current situation, and it's a nice change of pace from weight lifting.
Duffy, my joints do not seem to be aching as earlier in the program. My body is getting used to the rigorous workouts. I'm beginning week 2. The workouts are still very tough, which is good!
Alf, it's good to hear that your husband is going to join you in the run. I know he won't be able to keep up with you, but it's nice to know that he is trying to get fit.
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Sing- yes, Conshohocken! I'll be back tomorrow to pick up 2 bedside tables for guest room! You've got me convinced to start Insanity when I get back from vacation! Although I love P90X, a change will do me good, and it will be nice to not have to put in extra cardio- unless I want to!:devil:
tron- I think working out actually gives back some of that lost energy!!! However, sleep is vital!
Worked out with trainer this am- kicked my *kitten*, as usual. That's why I keep her around!!! Plyo later.
Have a great day, all!! It's pea soup out around here- anyone have good weather?
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Pea soup & pea size hail here, April!0
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Hot & humid and it started sprinkling on us at lunch, but it didn't ruin our lunch hour!0
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Sing... Did the program come with any suggested meal plans?
April... I'm not gonna start my husband exercising just yet. Its only been a week sense he hasn't had a mandatory 80+ hr week jobs. He has always worked a full time job PLUS side jobs or real estate stuff sense I have known him but for the last two year he worked 40 hrs at a casino, 40 hrs at a grocery store PLUS all of his side jobs. I think he needs the rest just a little more right now. But if I could get him to start exercising with me..... I just cant tell you how excited I would be.
Oh ya, its sunny and hot here in Northern California. No rain in sight.....
Yesterday we went on a 4 mile hike in Mammoth. Never been there before so it was nice to be able to explore a little bit of it. Took out 2 chihuahua's too. First hike they have been on so it really wore them out. :laugh:0 -
Good morning!
Well, it was a wild weather day here in PA. Heavy rain and even a tornado about 50 miles away. We rarely encounted such nasty weather, but everything was lined up right in the atmosphere for severe weather to occur. It's really nice right now...the calm after the storm.
Tron, Insanity does come with a suggested meal plan. Actually, it's very good. I don't use it since I track my food here on MFP...not always, because I tend to eat the same things during the week.
The Insanity continues, friends! I'm keeping up with the exercises pretty well. I'm drenched in sweat and wiped out after the workout, but it's a great feeling!
I was supposed to have a "rest day" yesterday, but since I cannot work out tomorrow, I deceded to throw in an extra workout and take tomorrow off. I should work out, though. We are going to a Mexican restaurant with some friends tomorrow evening, and the chicken burritos with rice & refried beans are calling my name!!!!!
April, have you ever been to the REI store near IKEA? It's a great place for outdoor stuff.
I hope all is well with everyone!! Please let us know how you are doing!0 -
Hi everyone! Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, busy busy time at work and at home.
Struggling with the 30 grams of fat per day I am allowed, but otherwise the 50-25-25% seems to be going well. It's such a mind change to focus on complex carbs like that, I usually have lots of carbs left at the end of the day and no protein or fats left. Boo. But am learning how to eat differently and that's good.
Weight came back down almost immediately, and I am hoping to lose another pound by the end of the week.
Plyo workouts remain very tough, and the trainer assures me that he's just doing his job when I'm shredded by them. :laugh:
It's been muggy as all get out here for the last few days, I don't have AC so nights have been a bit uncomfortable sleeping. Can't wait for the weather to break. The humidity makes me sluggish, but I've still been doing the cardio at the gym.
Love reading about everyone's workouts, successes, problems and solutions, This board really pulls a girl through the tough times.
And Texassippian, continued prayers for you and your family. I'm so sorry you're all having to go through this.0 -
Hey everyone...........Been back from vacation since Sunday night, but still haven't made it to Curves to work out :grumble:
In addition to still trying to put my house back together (amazing how a house that's empty for 10 days can get so dirty and cluttered); I had yet another needle biopsy done to drain a breast cyst on Tuesday. This one was DEEP...the radiologist said it was almost on the chest wall, which is why I HURT SO BAD yesterday and am still hurting...... I think it was about a 3" long needle he used and it took 4 tries to get it drained, in addition to the lidocane shots to "numb" me!!! The good news..........just another normal cyst; no evidence of any unusual activity. :happy: I've been paranoid since my nurse practitioner found not one, but 4 lumps a few days before my sister had her mastectomy in April! So...had all of them drained (took 4 visits to the surgery and radiology clinics) and the radiologist said there's no need for me to keep returning; just come back for my normal mammogram next spring unless I discover something unusual.
Hoping to make it to Curves tonight if I'm not still really sore - hurts to even raise my arm:grumble: :grumble: I really shouldn't complain, at least now I know that I'm just one of those women with lots of cysts and I just need to monitor them.... ah the things we go thru as we sail thru our 40's!!
Sorry to carry on and on, but I had to get it out of my system - my husband just kind of looks at me funny like "what, it's not cancer, so why are you complaining?" every time I mention what's been going on. I really don't think he understands how scary all of this has been since my sister was diagnosed in March!0 -
Checking in to say Happy Thursday! I doubt I'll get to do Friday check-in - Headed to the Buick Open early tommorrow and probably will be spending most of the weekend there watching golf and drinking beer.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: I hope to be one of the rowdy spectators near Hole 17. Great weekends to all of you.0
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MK: Glad to hear the cyst is normal. But geez louise 3 inch needle I say you deserve some TLC and :flowerforyou:0
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mkwood.....:flowerforyou: I'm so sorry you had to go through that procedure. I can't imagine how concerned you must have been given your sister's situation. But I'm so happy everything turned out normal. I think you have every right to complain because pain, under any circumstance, is still pain. So, again.....:flowerforyou: Just take care of yourself, take the time to recover from the procedure, and know that some of us here understand how truly, truly concerned you must have been.
I'm doing well. It was quite a week with my mother. She hadn't seen me since I lost the weight, and her first inclination was to tell me I needed to gain weight. I, quite honestly, agree with her at this point. I was 100.0 this morning. Not good. I hope I don't see it go any lower.
That being said, I realized something with my mother's visit and how parental influence can help determine a person's relationship with food. After telling me I needed to gain weight, my mother then, towards the end of the week, started making me feel guilty when I ate. :noway: I was eating a granola bar one afternoon, and she told me that snacking was a bad habit to get into. I tried to explain that I needed the calories, but she didn't seem to quite understand that. Then, later, she made a comment about how she couldn't believe that I was able to eat salads the size of the salads I eat with dinner. Again.....:noway: I just laughed off the comments because I really am concerned right now about my weight issue, but I also have to admit to myself that I wasn't able to laugh off similar comments when I was in my teens (and I got alot of those types of comments when I was in my teens and I was every bit as thin as I am right now). Anyhow, I just mention this to highlight how food relationships can be developed in people. I mean, if my mother can make me feel guilty about eating a salad, there is little wonder why I'm struggling so much to get over the notion that foods like chocolate aren't actually 'cheat' foods or 'bad' foods, but simply foods to be enjoyed in moderation. There's a big difference, and I haven't quite turned the bend from one way of thinking into the next.
I'm taking a day off today....completely. I wasn't feeling very well yesterday, and I think I'm just physically exhausted. So I'm laying around, watching chick flicks, and enjoying a day of no work, no working out, no nothing. I suppose everybody needs those every now and again.
singfree, please continue with the Intensity updates. I'm enjoying reading them.
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Stiring: I didn't know we shared the same mother It has taken me a lot of time, therapy and distance to get to the same point you have reached. I now realize that what I for years saw as my mom's criticism of me was really just her issues with body image. Now I am better able to deal with her comments. 0
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duffy, you nailed it. I figured out long ago that my mother's issues were more with herself than with me or my sisters. I've spent so much time apart from my family over the past 17 years (since I first moved to Europe) that many/most of those feelings I got from such comments have simply vanished. I guess that was my substitute for therapy
. So I, no doubt, don't take my mom's latest comments to heart. But, instead, her comments this week gave me great insight into what I see as my last remaining issues with food, and that really is getting over some of the 'guilt' issues. I, for the life of me, can't figure out why anybody (myself included) should feel guilty about eating something as long as it is done with consideration to the type of food it is and how that impacts the body. There really shouldn't be any negative emotions, including guilt, attached to it. 0 -
Stiring: I didn't know we shared the same mother It has taken me a lot of time, therapy and distance to get to the same point you have reached. I now realize that what I for years saw as my mom's criticism of me was really just her issues with body image. Now I am better able to deal with her comments.
Hey, wait! Your mothers are my father!!! I had to deal with comments and looks from him almost as long as I can remember. And looking back, I was a great weight, petit, and muscular. My mother, of course, added her own brand of "help". Her most common comment was, "You'd look so much better if you just lost 5 pounds.":explode: :mad:
It's no wonder my body image is distorted and my relationship with food pathological!
Beautiful but hot day here outside Philly; but spent over half the day at the car dealer for service. Found out my 2 back tires were seriously dangerous- worn almost bald on the outer edges- and I needed new ones. Of course, my car has the great new "run-flat" tires!!! $350 each!!!!:noway: Oh, well. Did plyo- missed it yesterday:grumble: - and felt really strong. I am convincing myself that I'm ready for Insanity!
sing- I know the REI, but I'm not all that into camping, and my dh has already bought us 2 tents we don't use!!!:laugh:0 -
Happy Friday everone!
Don't get me started on quirky Mothers!! My Mother is in Assisted Living and still drives me crazy at times. Ive gotten to the point that some of the things they say are from a different generational standpoint and they are not really understanding us, nor realizing that we are adults too.
mk, my thoughts are with you that all will be well. Just keep taking care of yourself from the inside...mind, body & soul.
April, I've heard so many bad reports about run-flat tires, not worth the added expense.
Another warm & muggy day here in PA with the risk of some strong T-Storms.
Reporting day!!!
As you all know, I've been doing Insanity for the past 9 days, and can happily report that it is working as promised! I've said ad nauseum that I would like to lose those last lbs of fat. I can see a big difference in the mirror and my clothes are fitting more loosely. Funny thing is that the scale has not moved yet, even though Insanity is cardio-based. I haven't lifted weights in 2 weeks.
My dear friend Alf called me crazy!!!! I still love her..:flowerforyou: She is right. Yesterday I walked 3 miles at lunch, did Insanity after work, and biked 11 miles last night. I was going to do 15 miles, but my energy was drained from the Insanity workout. Like Stiring, I am taking a well deserved rest tody. No exercise at all. Tonght we are giong to a Mexican restaurant and I'm having the huge chicken burrito and washing it down with a few steins of good 'ol Yuenging Lager!! :drinker:
I'll check in later...have a wonderful day...TGIF !!!!! :drinker:0 -
Awww! Sing, I hope I did not offend you.
I was kidding, NOT! :laugh: Hey, not all 55 yr olds can exercise as much as you do so be proud of that! I am proud of you. :flowerforyou:
I am jumping with joy! :drinker: :drinker: It was water weight!! :drinker: :drinker: Back to 123.8lbs this morning. Measurements holding steady. My dietitian said he was sure it was water weight but I should have not gained that much. After I told him the truth about overindulging for about 5 days of the 11 days I did not weigh in he understood my weight gain. I am never doing that again. Geez!! He said the main thing is to be consistent with my diet. He still wants to keep me at the same ratio but suggested not to go over 2000 cals a day, between 1800-2000 depending on my activity level. He also said to listen to my body as much as I can. So, I am happy!! :laugh:
Stiring, 100lbs? Is that still a safe weight for you? How tall are you? How do you feel? I think if you still have energy and are eating well and all your calories, which I know you do, then it would be ok. Are you bony? Sorry all the questions, I am just concerned about you. I wonder what is causing your weight loss now that you are on maintenance.
MK, glad you are ok!!! :drinker:
That is Bella, my Schnauzer puppy, in the picture! She is a handful!! :laugh:
Happy Friday!!! :flowerforyou:0
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