40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Happy Friday Cook Kids!
it's been a hectic time since coming back from vacation! Have not been out running yet, but did get a hike in on Wednesday. My BFF came for a visit, and we went on a great 2 hour hike in the rain. :happy:
Welcome to all the new Cool Kids! Great that we have so many more new faces joining us!
Beeps - Congrats on the GREAT workout!
Zali - Hiking the Andes in Peru sounds amazing! Machu Pichu is on MY bucket list!
Lassiar - Congrats on the 10lb weight loss! WOOT! Fantastic work. :drinker:
Firda - Ice skating is a "cool" workout.
dmc - summer colds are the worst! Are you sure it is not allergy related? I was suffering from a what I thought was a "spring cold" only to find out that it was allergies. I was 35 and had never suffered from allergies in my life. The next 4 years were hell until I finally went on allergy shots. I say they 'saved my life". I hope it's not that, but if you can't shake it, they may be the underlying cause. Your trip to MN sounds like it's going to be a FUN summer holiday - my kind of holiday. ENJOY!
Kvan - I had a hysterectomy at 48 and was worried about all the things you are...I have to tell you that I did not lose my speed or endurance and I did not gain weight. When I was able to start running again, I actually came back better than ever and ran a BQ marathon. I also watched what I ate and walked daily for exercise..every day a little farther and I also used the walking poles for some added upper body work.
Better get back to work. Not sure what my workout will be today, but I sure hope I can get one in. Have been invited out for dinner with friends, so I need to squeeze something in so I can enjoy a glass of wine.....or two. 0 -
sdereski - yay for hikes with BFFs!!
I won't get a work-out in, today. That's okay, my little kids return home from their 4 day break with nana/grandpa and we're just going to eat hot-dogs and sit on the couch and watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics! We are *very* excited!0 -
Beeps-enjoy that time with your kids! Sounds like a perfect evening to me.
I am so upset with myself....I have been an eating machine all week! That would be so bad if I had worked my *kitten* off in there, but haven't done that either. Yesterday, I had a good talk with myself.....stop goofin around! Do I want to get serious about this or not? So, today...I started the day off right....now to just stay on track! Seeing as sugar is my enemy, I am going to have to abstain...but will allow myself dessert one night per week ( when I have my family over for dinner)
My son and his fiancé have set a date, and I want to look fabulous, not a frumpy mother of the groom!
Rode my bike this morning...was out for a couple of hours. Great ride. Now enjoying some relaxing time on my deck, listening to the waves.
Hope you're all having a great Sunday.0 -
I'm on the "stop-fooling-around" bench, too, sdereski. I'll cheer you on if you'll do the same for me!
I'm detoxing from bad carbs....I ate ZERO of 'em on Saturday and on Sunday. My goal is to get through at least 5 days of ZERO bad carbs, get over the cravings, and then just SOAR for awhile, without any of 'em. I'm officially in a calorie deficit and I'm hoping to successfully remove 10 lbs. from my frame by my November, 2012 birthday.
I'm continuing to lift heavy - but have a weeks' holiday coming up (in about 11 days - YAY!), so will have to manage my intake because it's unlikely I'll get any exercise in.
How does your week look?0 -
Greetings sorry, I have not checked in. I am back. I have completed Brazil Butt Lift Program 60 days religiously. Body composition improvement but I can not pass the pencil test. I am moving to Butt Bible and lunges and squats. Trying to control my bad snacking habit and completed 2 weeks of low-carb but weekend gave myself freedom. Bad move. Starting low-carb again, this is the only way to tackle 5 pounds successfully due to snaking habits. Wishing everyone a good week!0
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Hi! I'm Keri. I'm 42 yrs old.I'm battling with losing weight.I use to weigh 150 in my teenager yrs.& now I'm disgussed with myself that I let myself get to this point.If ever you wanna chat let me know.0
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Hi bikni! I'm going "low-carb" over the next couple of weeks, too. After that, I want to make sure that my carbs are normal macros (i.e. 35 for me), BUT that they are ONLY good carbs....NO BAD CARBS!
Hi Cavinee - welcome! You are just about my age and I'm happy to support you in your fitness/nutrition goals!0 -
Hello,
Beeps - I will surely cheer you on! I have done Isagenix for 4 years now, but the last two years I have not followed it like I did before - only use it when i am in a rush. I feel great on it and lost successfully in the past. SO....I have committed to doing it again properly, which includes one "cleanse" day per week. Today is my cleanse day. It's not a colon cleanse, or anything nasty like that. I drink the juice, can eat a few almonds, raw fruit and veggies (but not a lot) and of course - drink plenty of water.
I am going to allow myself one "treat" day per week, otherwise I know I will not last. I usually have a family dinner once a week and will allow myself dessert - othewise - NO! I'm not too worried about my alcohol intake and it is very minimal anyway, but on occaisions where i may have indulged a little more, I will limit myself 1 glass only.
I really wanted to start the P90X program this morning, but just didn't get my butt out of bed in time - but do want to start that. I will continue to run / cycle for some cardio, but cannot let my strength training slide. When I started on here I wanted to lose 15lbs. I still have 15lbs to lose! I would love to lose more, but realistically, don't think I can. I think 140 lbs for my age and height is good. I tend to be bottom heavy, and of course, that is the last place it comes off, so when I do lose too much, I tend to look sickly as my face / neck gets really thin. I want to lose some body fat, but also still want to look good.
bikini - congrats on completing the butt lift program and seeing improvements! WTG. :drinker:
Welcome Keri! Just jump right in whenever you feel the need to chat, vent, cheer, cry, etc. :happy:0 -
sdereski, you are officially the 2nd person I know on isagenix! One of my real-life gf's has been on it since November, I think. She doesn't say much about it - but I think she lost about 15 lbs on it. (I don't think she needed to lose the 15 lbs....she's 5'10" and I actually can't notice it one way or the other - but it mattered to her, and that's enough!)
I've been in the "last 10 lbs" camp for 4 years, now. With heavy-lifting, I was told "the number on the scale" doesn't matter.
Well, that's kinda true....but, I'm not losing off my butt/hips/saddlebags and that's really where the "fat" is deposited. So, I'm just going to drop the 10 lbs to *see* what my shape looks like! If it looks "the same", then I KNOW - and I won't let it bother me anymore. BUT, if my shape "looks different", then I'll be glad I dumped the 10 lb and I'll have to figure out how to maintain at that lower weight.
I'm tall, so I'm not convinced 10 lbs will make much of a difference, but I'm *sick* to DEATH of "talking" about it. I'm pretty sure I can stay on the diet for 10 weeks. But, I've given myself 13 weeks, just in case, lol!
And, it's just an old-fashioned "diet". Tons of water (but, I drink tons of water even when I'm NOT "dieting"). Low-carbs to begin with - and then re-introduction of carbs as the weight is coming off. (I need this to avoid "cravings", etc.....even a week of low-carb makes my belly FLAT!). Plenty of protein. Some healthy fats. Mostly just "calorie-restriction".
We'll see. It's day 3 and there hasn't been any problem. By day 5, I will feel CLEANSED (at least of all the salt and bloat!). And, by day 21, it's a "habit", right??0 -
Do I really have to wait 10 years to join your COOL club? You should make an exception! 0
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Beeps, the reason I started Isagenix in the first place is because I am such a huge carb eater. I needed something that would give me some healthy protein. I was living pretty much on my own and I wasn't cooking right - would cook "quick" meals - pasta with veggies, etc.
I started dropping inches and pounds immediately.
So...am going to get serious again. Basically doing what you're doing, only using Isagenix cause I'm a lazy bones.
I'm still on my own, every other week. When my husband is home, we do have decent dinners together. When he's away, I try to eat a proper lunch and then do Isagenix for my dinner.
AggieLu - we sure will make an exception - just jump right in. :happy:0 -
Beeps, the reason I started Isagenix in the first place is because I am such a huge carb eater. I needed something that would give me some healthy protein. I was living pretty much on my own and I wasn't cooking right - would cook "quick" meals - pasta with veggies, etc.
I started dropping inches and pounds immediately.
So...am going to get serious again. Basically doing what you're doing, only using Isagenix cause I'm a lazy bones.
I'm still on my own, every other week. When my husband is home, we do have decent dinners together. When he's away, I try to eat a proper lunch and then do Isagenix for my dinner.
AggieLu - we sure will make an exception - just jump right in. :happy:
I am joining you too. Tomorrow back on low-carb for me too. I was doing fine for two weeks and gave myself some flexibility and I snack all freaking day today!0 -
Hi bikni! I'm going "low-carb" over the next couple of weeks, too. After that, I want to make sure that my carbs are normal macros (i.e. 35 for me), BUT that they are ONLY good carbs....NO BAD CARBS!
Hi Cavinee - welcome! You are just about my age and I'm happy to support you in your fitness/nutrition goals!
I am hoping to stay under 50 gms of carbs, starting tomorrow. Let's do it!0 -
Well, according to mfp, on Sunday, I had 82g carbs (out of an alotted 185) and on Monday, I had 67gcarbs (out of an alotted 179). So, I *am* low-carbing it this week!
However, I've brought in some bananas to work, because they were going to go rotten, so I think my carb count, today, will be higher than it has been for the last 2 days.
Still, it will be LOWER than my alotted carbs.
I'm stuffing protein down like it's going out of style! I figure if I can keep this up for the next couple of weeks, I'll feel MUCH better and can then get back to more normal macros.
Today I *do* have to step on the scale - my end-of-month measurements are due. So, I'm hoping for something that won't make me cry. And, my photos I'll take tomorrow morning, right after pee-ing and right before eating. Wish me luck!0 -
Well, according to mfp, on Sunday, I had 82g carbs (out of an alotted 185) and on Monday, I had 67gcarbs (out of an alotted 179). So, I *am* low-carbing it this week!
However, I've brought in some bananas to work, because they were going to go rotten, so I think my carb count, today, will be higher than it has been for the last 2 days.
Still, it will be LOWER than my alotted carbs.
I'm stuffing protein down like it's going out of style! I figure if I can keep this up for the next couple of weeks, I'll feel MUCH better and can then get back to more normal macros.
Today I *do* have to step on the scale - my end-of-month measurements are due. So, I'm hoping for something that won't make me cry. And, my photos I'll take tomorrow morning, right after pee-ing and right before eating. Wish me luck!
Best of luck to you girlie! I was freaking upset this morning with scale. 5 days ago, I hit 106 and this morning back to 109.6, this can not be REAL!!! Weight fluctuation certainly gets me so irratated. I am staying focus today. Glad to be back with this group!0 -
The scale news was very good, all things considered! From June 29th to July 31st, I am up 0.9 lbs. Yep, that's right - a 1 lb swing! Maybe it's a "fluctuation". Maybe it's a TRUE FAT GAIN. I'll NEVER know, because I am REFUSING to weigh myself more often than once-per-month!
Whew. From about age 24 - age 39, I don't think I weighed myself EVER. (Well, once-per-year at the doctor's office....and I'm discounting pregnancies where, obviously, doctor's weigh you are RIDICULOUS amount of times!) And then, from age 39 to age 42, I was RELIGIOUSLY weighing once-per-day. And, boy, did it MESS with my MIND!
When I turned 43, I thought that the "weighing every day" was a habit I just HAD to lose. I've been working on it, quite consistently. From Jan - June, 2012, I was down to about once-per-week permitting myself a weigh in.
For July, 2012, I just went cold turkey. Decided NOT to weigh. It was tough at first, but got easier. And, now I'll just weigh in once-per-month, at the end-of-each-month when I take progress photos/measurements.
WHEEEEEEE!
I AM FREE!!!!!!0 -
The scale news was very good, all things considered! From June 29th to July 31st, I am up 0.9 lbs. Yep, that's right - a 1 lb swing! Maybe it's a "fluctuation". Maybe it's a TRUE FAT GAIN. I'll NEVER know, because I am REFUSING to weigh myself more often than once-per-month!
Whew. From about age 24 - age 39, I don't think I weighed myself EVER. (Well, once-per-year at the doctor's office....and I'm discounting pregnancies where, obviously, doctor's weigh you are RIDICULOUS amount of times!) And then, from age 39 to age 42, I was RELIGIOUSLY weighing once-per-day. And, boy, did it MESS with my MIND!
When I turned 43, I thought that the "weighing every day" was a habit I just HAD to lose. I've been working on it, quite consistently. From Jan - June, 2012, I was down to about once-per-week permitting myself a weigh in.
For July, 2012, I just went cold turkey. Decided NOT to weigh. It was tough at first, but got easier. And, now I'll just weigh in once-per-month, at the end-of-each-month when I take progress photos/measurements.
WHEEEEEEE!
I AM FREE!!!!!!
Glad to hear great news, Hooray to you! I weigh myself daily and you are absolutely right...It messes up with my mind every freaking time the scale reads more!!!!0 -
I did my month-end measurements and photos. I haven't done the "side-by-side" comparison, but, here's what I can remember:
1. up 0.9 lb.
2. bicep is down 1/2". Weird as this measurement NEVER changes. I expect hubby measured in a slightly different spot than before.
3. natural waist and belly-button waist have stayed the same.
4. hips are down 3/4". Weird, as this measurement SHOULDN'T have changed this month. Again, I expect hubby measured in a slightly different spot than before.
5. My thighs (upper and mid-) were slightly down (1/4" each, maybe?)
So, no big changes. No big surprises. With a better "in-check" diet this month, I'm hoping for a bit better end-of-August results.
(PS - I left 50g of carbs on the table, yesterday! Woo hoo!!!)0 -
Day 1 of the 90 day body transformation challenge and day 4 of eating right!
Walked yesterday and was up early to do my workout this morning. didn't have a whole lot of get up and go, but I did get it done.
Brought a bit more food to eat today (did not eat enough cals yesterday and was hungry going to bed, but I wanted to eat junk, so I didn't eat anything at all)
Over in my protien & sugar yesterday, but under in carbs and everything else.
Am supposed to run tonight as well, but we'll see how that goes.
Beeps - great news on your 1 month check in.
I am still at that one a day weigh in. I think I am going to try 1x week to start. I also took my measurements this morning and weight and it was not pretty - I was up in every area! So back at square 1!0 -
sdereski - congrats on 90-day transformation challenge - that sounds interesting! (More deets, please.)
I weighed once-a-day for about 4 years. It drove me mental. Last summer, I just made the firm decision to find a way to QUIT that (bad) habit. So, by Oct., 2011, I limited myself to weighing only once-per-week. I usually weighed on Saturdays. And, sometimes I'm sure I slipped up and weighed twice a week (because Wed. weigh-ins always gave me a better number, lol!).
I weighed in weekly until end of June, 2012. It has only been one month that I just told myself "STOP IT."
In a firm, but kind voice, lol.
Now I am committed to keeping it to once-per-month. And, with any luck, a few months from now I can cut it back to maybe every quarter - and eventually, to once-per-year, which is where I'd like it to be. With my doctor, once per year!0 -
Beeps - here is the link to the message that was generated. The OP then created a group and invited all of us to join.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/687496-look-good-naked-challenge0 -
Alright, I joined.0
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51 and lost 15lbs. Quite happy where I am now although would love to lose a couple of inches off the waist! Am cycling and doing Zumba now.0
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Hiya!! I'm 40 and proud of it. 19% body fat and feeling great. I'm on vacay now and have walked around the pool without my cover-up for the first time in YEARS!!! Just loving my life right now. :bigsmile:0
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19% body fat? I'm jealous!
I would like to reduce to 20-21% by end of 2012, but I think that is getting more-and-more unlikely. Even 22-24% would be beneficial, I figure.0 -
I am 49, for 37 more days!!! I am working hard at trying to be Fitter when I turn Fifty!!! Will be celebrating the big 5-0 in NYC. I can't believe I will be 50!! I am way too cool to be this old!! 0
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Day 3 of the body transformation challenge and my body is hurting! It's all good though.
Welcome blonde & jbad! jbad, I too celebrated my 50th in NYC with my sisters....coming on 2 years ago now. I loved turning 50. :happy: I know, weird, but I did. I was in great shape and at a good place in my life. Lots of good things happed that year.I was constantly getting congratulated and I had to think..ok, what are they congratulating me for? I got a new job after being unemployed for almost 3 years; qualified for Boston, my eldest son got married, met my goal of running 5 marathons for 50. :happy:0 -
46 here, but can run circles around most 20 year olds. Just 3 lbs. away from my goal weight and 22% body fat. 0
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That is quite inspiring sdereski! I hope 50 is good for me too!!! I have set a short term goal of doing 50 work out by the time I turn 50. I started July 4th and did my 26th work out last night so I think i am going to make it!!
Thats cool that you celebrated your 50th in NYC too! I am going with my husband, we are really looking forward to it!0 -
Hey, Everyone! I'm 48 in November, and for my birthday, I want to lose another 25 lbs. in addition to the 36 I've already taken off. I haven't really done any formal plan, just cut out the junk and most processed foods, and gotten my fat *kitten* moving a little more each day. I am starting Turbo Jam next week--just because I have mild OCD and cannot start a program in the middle of the week. I look forward to posting my progress, and feel free to friend me if you like!0
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