40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

got to lift yesterday, but did not complete the workout. Started level 2 of NROL4W. Took me an hour to get through the first set. Not feeling so great right now - have a nasty cold. Hopefully will get through more of it at Friday's w/o.

I raced to the gym, yesterday, just to check my scale-weight (figuring it would be down from tummy flu) - it was!

I am posting my end-of-2012 results as <150 lbs!!

That's right, I slid in at 149.4. So, I didn't get down to 145 lbs, which is where I SAID I would be (for my Jan 1, 2012 resolution), but, considering I was as high as 164 in August/Sept, 2012, I think I did pretty good.

What I *did* learn, FOR SURE, in 2012, is the whole "eat more to weigh less" stuff does NOT work, for me.

I like lifting, because it DOES change my SHAPE. But, I *still* have to keep my calories in a deficit in order to actually drop the fat.

For 2013, I'd like to get <140 and make sure my body fat is <20%. Hopefully, I'll get there around March or April, but who knows?? I have a holiday in Mexico in about 10 days and then a holiday in Palm Springs in March....and I *do* plan on enjoying myself during those vacations and NOT eating at a deficit!

Anyway, go KILL IT at the gym today, 40+-ers!

@beeps I figured the same thing out this year. I can not eat more to lose either. I eat more I gain more. Still trying to lose what I gained learning that lesson. I have to stay between 1200 - 1500 max.

No gym this week but I have been working out at home. I am training myself for a 5K goal is to run the whole thing at 6mph or in 30 min. I can't run outside in this cold. I am a wimp. So hopefully when spring gets here I will be able to accomplish the 3 miles at the same speed.

I'm 42 started last November at 320lbs down to 200lbs. Have just now restarted my dieting/lifestyle change to lose the last 40lbs. I am also trying out for roller derby for the first time in 1 week. My kids think I'm cool. I think I'm fabulous. I know YOU'RE cool. I wanna play.

Roller derby makes you uber cool!

totally agree! :happy:

Hi, I'm 45 and my 16-year-old son thinks I'm cool. I have struggled with weight as I get older, and have learned that building muscles is important to my longterm health. Plus there are a lot of active things I want to continue to do, and do more of - hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, etc. I lift weights three times a week, do cardio three times a week, and have just added Zumba to the mix. Also, my son and I take horseback riding lessons once a week, which I love and would do every day if I could.

I currently weigh 158; my goal is about 135-140 with a healthy body fat percentage.

Good run today! So far I am down in weight but we will see come Tuesday the weekend always gets me. I can be down all week and by Monday it will be gone and then the cycle repeats.

I'm a 43 year old cool mom of a 17 year old cool kid. I am new to myfitnesspal so I am looking to friend folks.

Hello all. I'm 41, but I'm not sure how cool I am. I guess I'm more of a geek than cool. I'm also new to myfitnesspal. I lost 20 lbs (9 kg) using myfatsecret from September to December... but then Christmas came and the diet went out the window. I'm trying to lose another 75 lbs (35-ish kilos). I'm also an end stage renal disease patient on daily home hemodialysis. I'm waiting for a new kidney. While I'm waiting I thought I would straighten out my life by going back to school and losing the extra weight. Good luck to me?:)

Nice to meet you all!

I just turned 40 in August. I've been using MFP since the monday before Thanksgiving. So far I've lost 23 lbs.

The bad thing is my kids (3 of them, 10,5, and 4) tell me I'm a nerd.

Looking forward to more motivation and support.

I didn't think I would be able to work out but made myself go to the gym. When I went in I had a great work out good run and good leg work out !!