40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Happy Monday Morning! This is my first post on MFP so if I make mistakes in the acronyms, be gentle. I am 46 and started July 27th with MFP and then added a FitBit a few weeks later. I am determined to not enter my 50s feeling like I am entering my 100s. This is a life change, not a diet. Twenty-four years of being overweight and making unhealthy choices needs to stop. My kids are grown and it's my turn now. My husband is a great support too. Just signed up to walk in my first 5k this SUNDAY - yikes!

Oh, yay! I'm cool! Not just "old"!

I hit 240 lbs at 42 and realized I needed to make the big lifestyle change. So, I joined MFP and made a resolution to lose the weight, exercise daily (most of the time), and to make better food choices. And guess what happened? I've lost almost 60 pounds so far. I've almost completed the C25K program, and ran my first mini-triathlon a couple weeks ago.

Weekends used to be spent sitting around, eating and drinking beer with my friends. Now, we go do some intense exercise first and then sit around, eat & drink beer! It's such a simple solution: I wish I had figured this out in my 20s. I've missed too many years of exercising adventures!

And now summer is over, I am trying to get back on track. Since June, I've managed to maintain within a 5 pound range, but now it's time to restart the loss so I can achieve my goal weight for Dec 31st. Or at least get closer to it!

Welcome to all the new faces!

Nice to feel girly once in a while beeps!

Well, I was not sure I was going to make my goal last week! BUT I DID IT! I did 2 chin ups! lol

This is my first bikini pick in like 10 yrs! whew! posted a before and after in my blog since starting Hormone Therapy!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/princessofredrock/view/one-month-on-hormone-therapy-pics-575598

I hope you all have a great week!

Keep it rocking cool kids!

how do I join? or do I just have to post lol

I did not realize I was missing out on such a club!! 47 here - hello everyone!!

Hi to the 2 x 47-year-olds who posted in here, today!

I did get an hour-long walk in, today. So, that was nice - it was sunny and warm outside. And, my paralegal was kind enough to make a "crock-pot lasagna" for today...she didn't want to buy me flowers, so she made me FOOD!

I took a "pass" at the lunch-hour (because I had my regular ol' salad), but I'm off to an evening function, so I had my slice of crock-pot lasagna instead of any supper-time foods.

She's such an AMAZING cook....and I am FOREVER turning her "down" because of my diet. Today, I thought, "she worked hard to say "welcome back from surgery" - you can partake!"

I logged it and still came in under my total for today!

Hi cool kids!

Of course anyone can join, ladymm40--welcome! Post away!

Definitely hubba hubba on the bikini pics, Princessofred! And crockpot lasagna sounds awesome, Beeps. I am going to have to find a good lower fat lasagna recipe one of these days.

Went for a little walk today at lunch and then hit a Pilates class at the office gym this evening. I used to do Pilates regularly at a studio nearby but fell off the wagon for a few months until going to the spa for a week and doing it every day. It's not a huge calorie burn, but it really is such a huge help for my back--the sciatica/nerve-related stuff in my foot definitely lightens up when I do it. So it's time to get back into it.

Lasagna-mmm! It's one of my favorites when the weather gets cooler. I actually have a good make-over recipe from Taste of Home that has poultry Italian sausage and lean ground beef in it, as well as a sauce that you make on your own. It is really yummy and easier on the calories.

It is dark and rainy here today- lots of thunder and lightening. I would have preferred to walk outside, but not in that. Did 30DS DVD instead. It's a good work out, but just not my favorite thing to do. I also got to spend part of my morning with my little sweetheart, Jake. He is getting so big and is just the cutest ever! It is hard to leave to come to work when he is at the house!

Today is also my wedding anniversary. 19years! Seems like yesterday sometimes. No big plans tonight since I have to work until 6:00. We are going out to dinner with my parents on Saturday.

Sdereski- have a great time with the wedding. My younger daughter is getting married in November. It is going to be a very small wedding with just immediate family- she and her fiancé had a big wedding planned several years ago, but cancelled 6 weeks before because they weren't ready at that time. They decided that this time it was going to be small and simple. I'm just happy that they have finally decided to get married. It's been a long time coming!

Have a great day everyone!

morning/afternoon kids!

Beeps - certainly seems way too young for cataracts but so glad it's over and done and you are on the mend. How sweet of your paralegal to bring you a lasagna and wtg for passing on it for both meals for the day... I am not sure I would have the will power!

RM - it always seems we don't realize how good something is until its gone... pilates and yoga are so good for our bodies, wtg for getting back into it. I am sure your back with thank you!

KellySue - congratulations! hopefully the two of you will find some way of enjoying your day today.

Started Stronglifts 5x5 this morning, I like the simplicity of it but at the same time, I don't know if I'll like the simplicity of it! lol I also joined an 8 week fitness challenge today that one of the gal's on my FL has put together with a few of her friend's; Adventures to Oz it's called. Theres fitness challenges and 'To Do's' thoughout the week so it looks like it will be engaging and fun!

Have a great day everyone!

princessofred - you are my hero. I am so looking forward to being able to do 1 pullup! YOU Rock!!

I went to the Dr for my anual on Friday and was pleasantly surprised that the scale showed 209.4 (down from 218 the last time I visited a month ago). Granted my celebration, which I do not regret one bit, brought my weight loss to 211...still 3 lbs for the week.

BTW...I so look forward to see wha the cool people are up to. Thanks for that!!!

Heyyy. I felt the same way last week and also a this week. It's a little better this week. I am struggling to get up and exercise. A couple of weeks ago I was out the bed in no time. I discover this morning that I do not like going to the gym when it's still dark. I bet if the sun was rising at 5:25 am. I would be okay. I have to shake this off. I am not going to make my goal of 50 lbs by by 50 birthday which is 11/23.

I forgot to say hello to everyone. I hope I am not in the wrong club. Because I am 49 and will be 50 in 2 monts. I love reading everyone posts. However, makes me feel like I have been slagging. I usually go to the gym and walk 2-3 miles in the am. I am going to add back a day or two for the weight room. I am so glad that I decided to day to check out the post because they are really helpful.

Hey to all of the new people- the more the merrier!

My hunny and I did take out last night and watched some of our favorite shows on tv. Not a real exciting night, but relaxing any way.

Today is my rest day. Long day ahead. I will be at the gym tomorrow. I have extra time since I don't have to be in to work until 11:15. Should be able to get in a good work out!

Have a good day all!

I forgot to say hello to everyone. I hope I am not in the wrong club. Because I am 49 and will be 50 in 2 monts. I love reading everyone posts. However, makes me feel like I have been slagging. I usually go to the gym and walk 2-3 miles in the am. I am going to add back a day or two for the weight room. I am so glad that I decided to day to check out the post because they are really helpful.

Right club! I will be 53 next week. They haven't booted me out yet.

I really hope the wedding is a GREAT event!

And, I hope you have a SUPER-great time!

I cancelled the "volunteer" plans I made for tonight - it is SO super-nice out....I want to go for a nice, long walk!