40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

So this is where all the sexy people are.....

I started this whole process about 6 weeks ago. The first 4 weeks were HARD.....and I didn't lose anything. In fact I gained 1.5lbs. But boy have the last 2 weeks been great....7lbs down.

I'm looking forward to feeling and looking better than my 20s self.

Checking in for roll call!

5 more lbs to goal and in the best physical condition of my life, I didn't know 40 could be this good.

Have some hard days but overall I am kinda shocked at my new physical capabilities. I have never been an athlete though I've been a runner off and on since my 20s, with fad diets & various weight gains in between.

Today is a hard day. Cramps, and am in the midst of one of the biggest career transitions of my life. My boyfriend is kinda being a **** lately too. HOWEVER..... The healthy lifestyle of eating clean and scheduled workouts is making it all strangely tolerable. I think over 40 is when bs becomes a waste of time. I'd rather get good sleep, a good workout and focus in on getting through the career stuff.

Any other women here who don't have kids or am I alone in that?

Typing this from the stationary bike, post strength training cardio. Yay Internet

Feel free to friend me. Loving this thread.

Today, I'm starting over again on the weight loss and fitness journey. I'm down 17 pounds and I've maintained that since March. However, I still have more that I want to shed. I know MFP works if I work it. Just need a little support and the occasional nudge. I turned 45 in June and finalized a divorce in July. So it's been a milestone year. October 5th marks the date I decided to take back control of my life - for the positive. So my goal is to lose 10 lbs by then. I met my workout buddy last night for our first workout. It was a good challenge. What I really need help with is eating with a purpose. I tend to eat junk when I'm in a hurry or feeling lazy or tired or bored.

I wanna be in the 40+ club, too!

I just turned 48 (wow, how did THAT happen) and have been logging and working out for about 60 days now. I'm loving how I'm feeling. I've lost a few lbs, but mostly feeling better and stronger than I have in years. It's really motivating to see so many people focused on getting healthy!

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rdewald - hater be hatin'... the ones that make those negative comments are usually the ones who don't have the fortitude to get it done for themselves! I get comments like, 'you don't want to get too skinny' or 'you're wasting away to nothing'. Those comments are by the friends who I used to spend time with over a few drinks and pub food!

lovelylela - this is your time... get it girl!! I have 2 kids, 21 & 19 so sometimes I feel like I am childless

KellySue - thanks and that's awesome!! You must have been doing a little happy dance in the changeroom! losing weight can be expensive in terms of trying to clothe yourself but at least now the clothes are cheaper!!

I had every intention of getting up this morning and doing a long run before work today because I am getting a tattoo on my foot to commemorate completing my first half marathon last month and so I won't be able to pound the pavement for a week or so. As with most intentions, it didn't happen! Good thing I love my bike too!

ETA: relentless - good for you! the first of many milestone years for sure

Beeps and Whatabroad - Thx for the feedback.... Duely noted and will respond accordingly when the situation occurs again. My initial post this morning was prompted due to 3 individuals at work today who told me I needed to put some meat on my bones and start lifting weights. Now, I'm no skinny minny and have that V-shaped upper body, small waist, and to me normal hips. The weight lifting comment threw me for a loop. Whats funny, one of those individuals was down in the gym the same time I was, observed my workout, and later commented that I didn't need to change anything. I had enough upper muscle mass and my body actually looked great...... Now, that was encouraging..... He also made the comment that several people thought my workout was "unbelievable" for someone my age and wouldn't want to try and keep up with me ... Woo Hoo!!! You should see the smile on my face right now........

KellySue - been there done that on buying new smaller clothes. What's funny, our grandson is 18 months old and my wife said I should borrow some of his clothes because I could probably fit into them..... The best feeling is when you take a certain size into the dressing room, try them on only to find out they're too big and you need a smaller size.....Now were talkin.....

Hang in there everyone..... We all know life really begins in your 40's and only gets better.....
RD

you all are awesome! and lovelylela...my daughter has long ago moved out and has blessed me with grandkids...still single...not worried about it either so yeah, when they call me Grandma, I tend to turn around looking for my mother? WTH???

I finally have time for ME, and I am darn well going to do what I want...and enjoy it too! (and hopefully not get arrested while doing so?) Actually just went skinny dipping with the ladies last week! OMG, how fun is that, haven't done it since my 20's...and we had a blast (to the mortification of our children, and that ALONE is worth it)

and yes, way more limber and stronger that in my 30's...working on strength now and keeping the giggly bits from becoming wobbly bits, and looking forward to 45 and rocking it!

and we still may 'head bang' in our cars during commutes, feel nostalgic for 'pong' and want to put on a toga every Halloween, but we are who we are, and this is OUR TIME now!

Wow! So much going on!

Hope your day went well beeps!

rd you have done so well! Don't let anyone bring you down! ; )

Thanks rm this pic is of the pomegranate tree in my yard! Has huge poms on it but is blooming again during our rainy season!

I found a favorite grocery store! Whole foods! Loved walking down every isle and all you see is a sea of organic and natural and non gmo!

Welcome to all the new faces!

Have a great Friday cool kids!

xoxo Chelle

Happy Friday everyone! It has been a crazy day. Meetings and paperwork to end a short week that feels like it has been more than a regular week!

After posting my nice nsv yesterday, I weighed today only to find I am up 1.5lbs. Ugh! :grumble: I am thinking water retention so hopefully it won't stick around too long.

Have a good weekend all!

Whole Foods....I wish. Heard a rumor that we are finally getting one up here (Alaska). One of the downsides of living up here is the produce. But the salmon is AWESOME.

Quick question. Have you found that you just move more now? I was driving and notice that not only do I sing out loud, but im dancing sitting down. I bet I get some funny looks! I'm really enjoying the extra "umph" this process is giving me.

I am trying to get this running/jogging under control. Whenever I take boot camp and boxing I am the last one to finish the running part. It is driving me CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I work out 3-5 days a week and been under my calories every day, yet the scale is not moving.

Why do I let the scale ruin my emotions?

I want to be in the "in" crowd too! Will turn 41 next week. Mom of 5 kids ages 2-12. I've eliminated all the weight I put on while having them and then some. I'm within 5-6 lbs of goal, so I'm close, but dang these last pounds are buggers coming off. I think all of them are in my rear end too - lol. Have never felt this confident about the way I look in clothes. Gone from a size 10/12 to a 4/6. I can't honestly remember being at the weight I am now ever. I think I just jumped over the 120s when I was growing up!

Looking forward to chatting with people who have a firm grasp on reality!

I am turning 40 in Dec! And wow what happened!! LOL

I was down 40 lbs in 2011 and in two years it creep back plus.some.. so now I am trying to get back on track before I loose total control (More than I already have) just started on thurs and now trying to get a work out in... I cant believe how out of shape I feel!!! so crazy how everything changes!

I have 5 kids (2 -step 22, 19) (19, 15,8) plus a grand baby 16 months. You would think with all that I would be thin but no so ;(

I hope to loose at lease 20 by my Bday so my journey begins!

I'm back at the office and to make myself feel "like a girl", I actually curled my hair and put on lipstick! No eye makeup for awhile, but at least I feel a little more presentable than I have been over the past little while.