40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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For those of you here on mfp who are >40, this is a "chat forum" where you can feel COMFORTABLE with the fitness/nutrition goals that YOU HOLD DEAR!0
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newbeg1ning - great to hear the trainers at crossfit make you concentrate on FORM. That's totally awesome!
Today, I lift!0 -
Happy Friday all!- Today is a rest day since I didn't get one on Wednesday. It was also a Jake day! He's my most favorite, handsome boy ever! He's getting so big- It's hard to believe he's 5 1/2 months already it seems like it wasn't too long ago that I was sitting in the hospital with his mommy getting her ready to go home.
I will be at the gym tomorrow at some point!! Looking forward to it. I think it helps me to stay sane sometimes since work has been absolutely crazy this week!
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Thanks for the welcome Beeps!
Hope your car issues get straightened out. In April an ininsured guy ran a red light and my wife & I hit him at 50mph. That's been fun. Then we replaced that TSX wagon (family car) with a 2014 Grand Cherokee in Mid April and it has now been in the shop four times (shut off WHILE DRIVING once, brought back, fixed, shut off again while driving, brought back, fixed, transmission issue, brought back, fixed, transmission issue again -- three weeks at dealer this last go-around). Under 1000 miles, 300 or so put on by the dealer testing the car. We have had it maybe ten days since April and I'm about to make my third payment on it if you can believe it.
Car issues suck. They really drain ya. Hope it all works out.0 -
Hi
I am 46 and would like to join.
5'8.5 / 175cm
150lbs / 68kg
I am trying to lose last 10 -15 pounds and feel a bit lost with all the conflicting opinions. Eat this, don't eat this, burn this much, eat it back, eat half of it back, don't eat 1200cals........
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Kelly Sue - sounds like a wonderful time with your little "man" - AWESOME!
spg900 - THAT SUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I used to own a Jeep, which I TOTALLY LOVED, but my husband used to refer to it as "the lemon" given how many issues it had. I *still* loved it!
Tanana - we're almost "twins". I'm 44, 5'8" (or 5'8.5" - depends on who measures me when!) and I'm 144 lbs. HIT THE WEIGHTS - there, that's my opinion.
I hit the weights, today. BOOM!0 -
I hit the weights, today. BOOM!
I love it when the trainers wipe the floor with me....I'm so whipped that I can't get off the floor, let alone to the locker room or to my car! I love how we love working out - and DEFINITELY YES to keeping a check on form....so important!0 -
Kelly Sue - sounds like a wonderful time with your little "man" - AWESOME!
spg900 - THAT SUCKSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. I used to own a Jeep, which I TOTALLY LOVED, but my husband used to refer to it as "the lemon" given how many issues it had. I *still* loved it!
Tanana - we're almost "twins". I'm 44, 5'8" (or 5'8.5" - depends on who measures me when!) and I'm 144 lbs. HIT THE WEIGHTS - there, that's my opinion.
I hit the weights, today. BOOM!
You look fab! When I get down to 144 lbs I'll post a pic of myself in a bikini.
Agree, I should lift more. At the moment I work once a week with trainer - 30 min of metabolic exercises - squats with curl, lunges, crunches with flys, etc with 5kg dumbbells. Once a week I do the same on my own. (That is not all but the rest is cardio - I also do zumba 4x, 4.5m walks 5x, badminton 2-3x, run 5k 1-2x)
When you say hit the weights do you mean seriously heavy stuff?0 -
Oh yes, I mean seriously heavy stuff. Don't ever pick up a dumbbell that is as small as the ones you're doing AGAIN! (Well, excepting triceps and some other arm movements....).
I gave up most of my cardio after 25+ years in order to MAKE time for weight-training.
Changed my world.0 -
Happy Monday!! Met with the trainer today and started to go over some basic free weight stuff. Trying to strengthen my chest and shoulder areas as both are very weak. It was definitely different to have to concentrate on being more controlled in my movements. I can definitely feel it though!
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was fair. I didn't get in any exercise yesterday as I ran out of time due to too many household chores to be done, and a lawn mower that didn't want to start so I could mow the "weed field" I call my lawn. (very little grass, but tons of weeds) :grumble:0 -
I'm really glad to read that you've met with your trainer, Kelly Sue! 'atta girl!
I had a great weekend....first (sort-of) "rest" weekend in about 6 of 'em, and BOY DID I NEED IT!
Yes, we had baseball all day Saturday - but sitting and watching isn't too tough (my son's team ended up with a bronze in the tournie).
Yesterday, I was SUPPOSED to get out and walk, but my gf bailed, and with the wind/rain, I bailed too. So, just kept TIGHT control on the diet piece - which I was successful at.
Turning in my car to the autobody shop, today, so can get that piece of "bad news" fixed. Going to hit the gym with my daughter tonight, after work, we'll give cardio-step another try for her....and, of course, I'll lift at lunch.
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They ended up giving me a PRIUS as a loaner....I feel like such a FRAUD - and I told them so when they gave me that loaner - because I'm not really an environmentalist!
Went to the gym last night, but my daughter had rolled her ankle - so I ended up staying for about 45 minutes of the class. I was T-I-R-E-D last night! Slept very well!
Today is a rest day, but also "date night" tonight. So, I've worn a pretty dress and curled my hair and now everyone at the office is like "WHOA!"
I love date night!0 -
Beeps- Have a great time on your date night!
I have not been able to get out and walk as it has been rainy here today. Hoping it will be dryer tonight or I will be doing calisthenics in my living room later!!
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I hope you managed to get out for your walk, KellySue!
It's been a L-O-N-G day at the office - going home to change and then out for dinner - I thought we were "dressing up", but, apparently, the other couple isn't into that, so now I have to "dress down". Boo.0 -
Well Hi there, missed this thread over the last couple of days. Just hit Day 4 of 30DS and got in a great 50 min walk with the pups.
Have a bit of stress on the homefront and taking sometime off of work. Kind of digging it so I can really solidify these exercise habits.0 -
Beeps- I did make it out for my walk. Rain clouds but no rain while I was out. Yeah! Sorry to hear that you got all dressed up only to have to "dress down". Maybe next time.0
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Just wanted to report back to ya'll....a form of accountability for myself. I had my week in Vegas last week and I'm proud to report that not only did I manage to keep within my calorie intake and did NOT get out of hand with the free drinks, I started INSANITY on the Monday I showed up and kept to the schedule all week. I went from Vegas to our company HQ in California and I'm still doing the INSANITY workout each day. I even threw in some extra treadmill work a couple days simply because I was bored. In the past, I'd wander to the hotel bar and have a couple beers. I had at least 2 or 3 people at the office that I hadn't seen in a couple months comment that I looked good and that I must have dropped a few pounds. Loved the validation of the efforts.
Come on people!!! Let's do this!! I'm so pumped lately. The INSANITY program is absolutely brutal...but I actually find myself looking forward to it...I am liking the personal challenge. I don't have a reliable scale with me at these hotels, so I'm getting anxious to get home Saturday and stepping on my own scale to see what I've accomplished. Regardless of the number on that scale, I can already tell my measurements are shrinking and I feel stronger and more flexible than I have in a long time.
Can't wait to get home and continue INSANITY, riding my bike to work and back and going to the local YMCA and doing the 5am Boot Camp with my friend. He's at least 5 or 6 years younger than me...so I really want to out perform him next Thursday!
Soldier on everyone!0 -
Just wanted to report back to ya'll....a form of accountability for myself. I had my week in Vegas last week and I'm proud to report that not only did I manage to keep within my calorie intake and did NOT get out of hand with the free drinks, I started INSANITY on the Monday I showed up and kept to the schedule all week. I went from Vegas to our company HQ in California and I'm still doing the INSANITY workout each day. I even threw in some extra treadmill work a couple days simply because I was bored. In the past, I'd wander to the hotel bar and have a couple beers. I had at least 2 or 3 people at the office that I hadn't seen in a couple months comment that I looked good and that I must have dropped a few pounds. Loved the validation of the efforts.
Come on people!!! Let's do this!! I'm so pumped lately. The INSANITY program is absolutely brutal...but I actually find myself looking forward to it...I am liking the personal challenge. I don't have a reliable scale with me at these hotels, so I'm getting anxious to get home Saturday and stepping on my own scale to see what I've accomplished. Regardless of the number on that scale, I can already tell my measurements are shrinking and I feel stronger and more flexible than I have in a long time.
Can't wait to get home and continue INSANITY, riding my bike to work and back and going to the local YMCA and doing the 5am Boot Camp with my friend. He's at least 5 or 6 years younger than me...so I really want to out perform him next Thursday!
Soldier on everyone!
WOW!! That is amazing that you stuck with your workout through so much fun and travel, what an awesome job!
I agree, I've been pretty pumped lately myself. Struggled with my commitment to 30DS yesterday but pushed through it and today I didn't have one single thought about not doing.
Taking the dogs for a walk before the severe weather rolls in. Have a great day all!0 -
today, I lift!
I ate WAY too much food last night - big tummy ache at the end of it - lesson learned.0 -
Hi, all. I just came across this "club." I'm in!
I'm 42, 5'3" and currently 142. I started at 160. I'm starting grad school in August and I'd like to be on the southern side of 135 before then. I'm in a pretty big transition time (moving, going back to school) so I need to really focus on stepping up my game and making time for workouts.0 -
I'd like to join too. I'm 43, 5'4" and 204 lbs. I lost a lot about 4 years ago but then life got in the way so I'm trying again but with a more realistic diet that is sustainable. I workout 5-6 days a week for about 30 minutes each time but now that I'm older and overweight it has to be low impact because it's too hard on my joints otherwise. Lots of water workouts and elliptical (with some strength training - I'm working on it LOL).0
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Hi allgoodthings! What is your diet plan to get to a better weight by school-time?
Hi KatAdele - what is your diet plan to get to your better weight?
I got my lifting in-and-done!0 -
Good evening! Since I stalk here occasionally, thought I would introduce myself. I am 44, been at this about 6 months now. Happily married ,3 kids, the youngest just graduated from high-school.
My goals are healthy and strong, weight loss and the old sexy me are secondary. I am not in any huge hurry, in September I couldn't walk 15 minutes on the treadmill, now I work out about an hour every day. I feel myself getting stronger, healthier, and seriously happier. I eat cruddy food still, but I am learning to make healthier choices. Soda has been replaced by water, I quit smoking, and eat some form of green veggie, and fruit every day now.
I am a cancer survivor, and have COPD. My dream is to complete a 5k, dont know if it's even feasible, but that would be Ahhhh-maazing!!0 -
Hi All! Welcome new peeps! Yesterday was a bummer day for me as I had to put my 15 year old dog to sleep.
I usually take Wednesdays as a rest day any way, but I was a total bum and either sat on my couch or slept after I got back from the vet. My daughter and son-in-law brought us dinner and, of course, brought my grandson which helped some.
I did go to the gym this morning and did a bit of cardio and lifted. It was good to relieve some stress.
Now for a full day of work that started at 8:30 this morning and doesn't end until 8:00-8:30 tonight.
Have a good day all.0 -
JenCOPD - love to read all the healthy changes in lifestyle you have made! Congrats!
KellySue - oh my, soooooooooooo sorry for your loss! That sounds like a very sad thing to go through.
And, what an amazing thing to still get to the gym, knowing it will help you manage stress - THAT'S INSPIRATIONAL!
I have a pretty busy day at work - am hoping that my car is fixed and I can trade back in this (prius) loaner for my car. And, hopefully my son's baseball game is on tonight (and not canceled due to rain - like last nights' game). If it *is* cancelled, then it is off to TRX I go!0 -
Beeps2011: Regarding the diet plan: Honestly, I simply have to get back to cooking at home and logging EVERYTHING. I'm in the middle of a move to a new state so cooking healthful meals has not been easy nor high priority. This will change this weekend and I really look forward to it. I will also be stepping up my exercise since that seems to give my weight loss a push.0
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Hi all,
I am still around...somewhat. Was away for a long weekend with my husband. We met some friends to do some cycling. We drove over 12 horus to get there, cycled 100km on Saturday and then again on Sunday and then drove over 12 hours home on Monday.
But....it was worth it! I loved the bike ride. Managed to finish on Saturday in 5 hours and was faster by about a 1/2 hour on Sunday. :happy:
It was not a race, but there was no real place to stop, other than the side of the road, so we only took one "major" break - the others were just quick stops to fill water bottles and stretch.
So, in two days and almost 10 hours of exercise and I gained weight. :noway: My husband was stunned when I told him. It's not like I ate much riding. Such is the story of my life these days. I did have some wine afterward and did enjoy a nice dinner, but nothing outrageous. I really, really need to get my meds checked as this is getting a little scary.
Really need to focus on my water intake as well. That seems to be one of my biggest challenges.
Am still trying to get back to the weight gym, but yesterday and today, have after work committments. :grumble: Maybe tomorrow?
Hoping to be more consistent on here again. Don't plan to go anywhere for a while now.
Hope all you cool kids are having a great day. :flowerforyou:0 -
A really good site that has good nutritional plans is www.bodybuilding.com and its free. Its helped me better plan on what is good to eat and how to cook it. I am with you it gets way to overwhelming but the way I approached me eating clean was cutting out all fast food and eating less of my own cooked dinners, eating WAY more vegetables and not eating after 7 PM. I feel a huge difference in just doing that..but I also work out 5 - 6 days a week so my results are moving along nicely Good luck to you!! What an exciting journey of health to be on. 0
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allgoodthings - hope things settle down for you soon!
sdereski - that "weight gain" could simply be water....sounds like your glycogen stores might have been pretty active given all that biking! Weigh again in a couple of days and see where you're at....no worries! I don't understand how you can bike for that long - my tush goes numb by the 45-minute mark....which I HATE....so, bike riding isn't very much fun for me. (And, yes, I have a new bike seat, blah, blah, blah - it's just not my thing!).
lisautley02 - sounds like bodybuilding.com is really working for you! Great!0 -
Hi All!
KellySue - so sorry to hear about your dog
thinking of you!!!
Day 13 of my Whole30 and I don't feel the need for a straight jacket...yet! Seriously though, it has been easier than I thought. So far I'm down 4.5 lbs and feeling great. I was told by my trainer and challenge team leader yesterday that I could end up gaining weight (muscle), getting bigger arms and/or legs but my waist and hips should shrink? well I hope he's right because if I end up gaining weight and inches at the end of the 30 days I'll FREAK!!! may need that straight jacket after all
On a NSV note, treated myself to a 1.5 hr massage yesterday and my therapist who hadn't seen me since end of March was super surprised to see the changes in my body especially after such a short period of time. She said the muscles in my back and arms are super defined, my calf muscles are to die for and she finished by saying "you are an athlete now". That totally made my day!!! Seriously, whoever doesn't believe in heavy lifting is missing out, right Beeps?
Anyway, have a great afternoon cool kids 0
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