40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

I did yoga three times over th weekend it was tough holding up all this weight but I didn't quit. Fit by 46 is my goal. I have 7 months to go

Hi Cool Kids - I too am over 40 with a goal of maintaining fitness over the next few decades

I am trying to lose a few pounds prior to my holiday in a couple months as I anticipate relaxing my routine and indulging a bit. My main goal, however, is to encourage/be encouraged by others who have to work at it. Especially on those days when I am in the middle of a strenuous workout after eating only healthy nutrient containing things and daydreaming about laying on a chaise lounge by a tropical ocean drinking pina coladas and eating cheese snacks.

Hi all,

Beeps, so nice to finally have that nice weather isn't it? We got some warm temps over the weekend -not 24C, but much warmer than it has been. Did do a short run outside Saturday morning, but I was still struggling. Haven't been able to run since - busy Sunday & Monday. Today doesn't look any better. Will try and get a walk in before I have to be back at work this evening.

helpers - congrats on the weight loss!! that is huge in one week! you must have felt the pounds melting away. :happy:

deltagirl - good job getting your yoga done. It is NOT easy, so huge kudos to you!!::flowerforyou:

Hi All! Had to do some biometric testing for work today (check blood sugar, cholesterol, BP, weight and all of that jazz) and found that I lost another 2.6lbs! Yeah!

It was a Jake day today, so I will be walking tonight!

Tonight is Weights, Yoga, and then Taebo. My *kitten* is gonna be a dragon.

Good morning! I am envious of your coming summer as we are heading toward winter in the southern part of the world. I have to keep motivated to move over the winter - even when my bed is warm and toasty and calls to me.

Welcome jpulse! I too run (sort of) - it is an efficient exercise, and nothing works for my body better - but truthfully I would rather be skiing or surfing or hiking or...lots of other things. Low distance running has been good to me (10-15 miles/week).

My husband taught boxfit last night with lots of squats and core work - had a great workout. I do enjoy punching stuff. Nice tension release

Great job getting that walking in-and-done, Kelly!

Today, I lift!

holy smokes, sdereski - YES, YOU NEED TO GET BACK ON TRACK! What's going on that you're so distracted?? You have ALWAYS been so "uber-focused"??

I just spent 90 MINUTES at the gym. THAT IS WAY TOO LONG! Ugh. Glad the fibonacci pyramids are behind me...i move into Venus pyramids on Monday and, if they are stretching to 90 minutes, forget it....I'll have to drop a circuit or something.

NO WAY.

tonight I get to review, by skype (???), the proofs of the family photographs we took, oh, 8 weeks ago, as a present to celebrate my parents 50th wedding anniversary.

The whole damn family was there!

I've heard the proofs are "good", but not "great". Still, I'm VERY excited to see them!

Oh! There we all are. :-)

40+ here (though don't tell my brain - it will just stick it's fingers in it's ears and make loud noises). Unfortunately the body is quite aware. I have arthritis in my neck and degenerative disc issues from top to bottom (I also have a slightly curved spine). The neck is new, and it's a pain - literally! I've had some nerve issues so I'm on something called Gabapentin. They've just upped my dose majorly and it makes me sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz*Snort* Oh! Oops, yeah, sleepy. Definitely sleepy.

That said, today has been a pretty decent day. I'm just starting out on my path to overall wellness. Today I did 10 mins of walking at 3.5mph to warm up, then some chest and back strength training (about 20 minutes) then back on the elliptical for another 15 to close it down.

Gotta say, I definitely prefer my Tae Bo to the elliptical. Kicks my BUTT, but I don't get bored. Running is not for me. I have zero interest in it, and really haven't ever except maybe when I was under the age of 7.

I've got a long way to go yet, but I'm totally committed this time round and not just in a race, but a full on lifestyle change that I want to keep for the next 40+ years.

Pleased to meet you,

Bailey

Beeps, I loved my 40s as well. I do have to say that my 50th year was my BEST! So many wonderful things happened for me that year, that I embraced turning 50. :flowerforyou:

Where did summer go???? It is 1C (33F) out there today! Brrrr. And here I am in a cute little dress and strappy sandals. I look ridiculous. :laugh:

Hi All!

Just got home from work a little less than an hour ago. I was able to get in a great work out! Lifted for upper and lower body and core! Also got in 1/2hr on elliptical. Tomorrow's another late day in, but Jake will be here in the morning. Hoping to get a walk in there somewhere. We'll see. It's nice going in late, but it means I don't get out until late. Boo!

Beeps and Sdereski- I actually hated turning 40, thought I would be in a different place in my life by then, but I just turned 46 yesterday and am loving life!

46 years young here - mind if I join in?

Morning all!

Been on the missing list again, sorry about that but been a really busy week.
It's been a complete disaster gym wise, I didn't manage to go once so missed out on 3 of my SL5x5 sessions. Hopefully next week will be better and i'll be back on track. It was going well although in the last session I failed on my OHP set, I managed 4 sets but had to drop the weight for the final set. It was a bit disappointing but that is my weakest exercise and i've still gone from 44lbs to 71 so progress has been good.

Anyway, in my last post I promised to give you all an update on progress so far so here it is, starting stats are in brackets:

Weight = 183.8lbs (188.5)
BF = 25.1% (26.6%)

I've been married 25 years on June 11th and I am now lighter than at any point since I got married which is quite a sobering and inspiring thought. When I originally started on MFP a few years back my ultimate goal was 182lbs so i'm within touching distance now.

Have a great weekend all

Hi all,

It is a cool, snowy day in Northern Ontario. We did have a few hot days and then the weather got cold again. :grumble:
Was outside this morning cleaning up the yard and my flower beds when suddenly instead of rain falling, it was snow. It was cold enough to stay on the ground, and suddenly...it looked like winter again. :noway:

Hoping it is all gone by morning.

Had my family Mother's Day dinner today. Tomorrow will be a "me" day. The plan is to get my long run in the morning, lunch with my hubby and then we are going out for dinner with some of my husband's family.

Did manage a short run yesterday.

Hope you are all having a good weekend.
Happy Mother's day to all the mom's on here. :flowerforyou:

stiggy - congrats on the amazing progress you've made.
Welcome rain; suezdere. :happy: