40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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snow?!?!? OH NO!!
Cardio on schedule for tomorrow-then my son's basketball game. And then out for chinese food for supper. Yum0 -
Wow, I can pack away A LOT of chinese food when I want to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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I can pack away Chinese food too.
I can pack away gobs of food if I choose to... Not gonna choose to anymore!!
Oh, except steamed broccoli. I'll ALWAYS eat gobs of that.0 -
By the way... How do I get to be one of the over-40 cool kids??0
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LOL Beeps! Sounds like you enjoyed your dinner
I'm a sucker for Shanghai noodles!!
Dame' you have joined!!0 -
Me too! Me too! I love reading this group...so inspirational. I'm sure I have the same story as everyone else. Yo-yo dieting on every program under the sun; trying every pill and "quick fix" out there. Then...a revelation...it will only take hard work, eating less and moving more! I feel like at 43 I have finally accepted the truth and am willing to do the work.
I started about 2 months ago with the gym 5x a week; 3 days of heavy lifting and 2 days cardio. About 3 weeks ago I started tracking my calories. I never thought I would sustain a gym routine, especially after cardio'ing myself to death over the years. I love the weight lifting. Makes me feel like I could conquer the world! And, you know, I think I walk a little taller!
In any event, I am going to get myself into some cute outfits by next Summer!
Amiclv, welcome!!! Great job!!! There is only one way to do it and that is the hardest way, eating healthy and exercising. And yes, weight training is the way to go!!! Congrats!!!0 -
Hi, I want to join in! I'm 42,mother of one 3 year old, I work at a desk all day. I was fit as a kid, gymnastics, then did some climbing and mountain-biking over the years but weight always a bit over where I really wanted. Anyway, when I got pregnant and after having Zak I stopped really doing any exercise. I was feeling rubbish, aches and pains all over. So, I decided back in April to sort it out, joined a gym and did C25K, wow, I never have been a runner but this got me moving, I loved the way it built up. Then I got a strength routine, squats, step ups, pull ups, push ups etc. I have a long way to go but it progresses.
Initially it was all about the scales but now with a few pounds off I'm maintaining a small deficit most days but focussing on getting fit. Feeling fit makes me feel strong, happy and confident and I want to keep going. My weight and shape I hope to continually improve. Sorting out my neck, shoulder and hip issues with a really good physio/biomechanics guy has helped too-being fit enough to get fit!
Have a great weekend fellow 40+ers!
Helsybels, you are doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work! Shoulder and hip issues, ouch, that sounds like me. What kind of treatment/therapy are you doing? I have arthritis in all joints and a labral tear in my left hip, tendonitis in my left shoulder. I went to physical therapy for a while but one can't go to therapy forever. I would say the issues are "under control" but I am so active that they do act up once in a while. I just deal with the occasional bothersome/pain and keep on trucking. The worst thing I can do is to sit and do nothing. :flowerforyou:0 -
Wow. Love this group. I'm 41 and about to be a grandmother in about 2 wks and that alone has made me realize I need to get back on track. I was down18 lbs 8 months ago and ate it all back! So depressing, but that's ok....I lost it once and I can lose it again. Going to try and exercise every day, so I won't reach for crappy food when I'm hungry and stressed out. I want to be there for my grandson and daughter in the best shape of my life 0
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Char, welcome!! Soon to be a Grandma, awesome! My granddaughter is 5 yrs old. I just love her to pieces!!! Good luck to you!!! You can do it!!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou:0
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I want to be a hot grandma! What I mean is that when I DO become a grandma, I wanna be a hot one. Or at least one that can keep up. My sons will be 22 and 26 in a few weeks and neither one is ready to have kids yet, so I have time. :-)
I'm 45 but my brain doesn't seem to realize that. :-). I look at my sons and wonder how it is that they're catching up to me. HA! Silly, right??0 -
Hi Everyone, I guess I'm here in the 40 + group. I just started back into the calorie counting (I'm so not up on all these acronyms, sorry) and it works for me. I am a divorced mom of two boys, and my goal is to look good in jeans (no muffin top or thighs that rub together) I know its conceded, but it's what I want
I gained the extra weight back the last couple years and I'm not liking the tightness of my "fat clothes" sigh.
Anyway, Hello everyone.
Angela0 -
New profile pic is a pair of 501s (29X32) that I bought in 1983. Never thought they would ever see the light of day again. At least not on me!0
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Congrats!!!New profile pic is a pair of 501s (29X32) that I bought in 1983. Never thought they would ever see the light of day again. At least not on me!0 -
Yay for new (old) jeans that fit!
My company shoves off in a couple hours....I might squeeze in a walk before supper!0 -
New profile pic is a pair of 501s (29X32) that I bought in 1983. Never thought they would ever see the light of day again. At least not on me!
AWESOME!!!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:0 -
Not a long walk - but a walk around the block with my oldest son. Still worth it!
Today, I lift!0 -
Well, Happy Monday, everyone!
My "jeggings" are now officially just jeans. :-D0 -
Happy Minion Monday Cool kids!
I have been sooooo busy and I see how much I have missed! You are all doing so great!
*Happy Dance* for you all!
I was on vacation up to Salt lake City, Utah. Have some great pics on my profile if you like to look. Then we came back, and some bug of sorts tried its best to take me out , but I did my best to keep moving! Ended up sleeping for over 12 hrs last thurs! Woke up and was better! lol
Then we had to work this weekend. Plus dealing with the govt craziness! We got thru Arches National Park before it was closed but tried to take my now 9 yr old to the Petrified Forest for his B-day, and it was closed! I was really, ticked to put it mildly! They can pay a ranger to stand at the gate and tell you why it's closed and to keep you from entering but not to just let you walk around the place! What a crock! One of these days people are going to get tired of getting stomped on by the govt and that will be the best and worst day ever! Best for us and worst for them! Ok getting off my soap box now! lol
I hope you all have a great week! I have my soon to be 11yr old's party to get ready for this weekend! Crazy house cleaning catch up time!
I am almost done with the zombie run 5k! I am back to doing Brazil Butt Lift every day! Saw better results doing it than just running and strength training!
Don't worry beeps! I am seeing a difference with the strength training so I am going to do both! Seems like a good mix for me!
Keep rocking it friends! xoxo
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P. S. Alf Sorry for your hubby and all who got furloughed! My issues are with the govt obviously, not the regular folks who's lives are all messed up now because of this fight over funding issues! If we were more prepared I would say let the bill never pass and let us go thru the reset! But, I know my family still has some prepping to do and they (the govt) are not ready for that kind of thing to happen! So they will keep printing money and eventually the bill will pass!
I just hope that those who got laid off will get their jobs back or move on and find something better! From my view moving on would be optimal! I am sure it has been a wake up call for those with govt jobs to see that their jobs are not permanent and that they should be looking for other income!
ok off soap box again! lol thanks for listening Cool kids!0 -
Wow!! Fitting into old (very) jeans! Lifting! Completion of Zombie 5k app!
And...Chinese food!!
Great job everyone! I swam this morning and will be doing a short elliptical session followed by weights later.
Our snow is gone (it melted right away) so my husband and I are hoping for bike ride tomorrow.
Have a great Monday everyone!0 -
Monday morning again?!
Well if it's gotta be Monday, let's make the best of it!
padams - woohooo for old 501's!! that's so awesome
dame - yay for you jeggings are so comfy
princess - how frustrating that must have been! definitely makes no sense to have a ranger there to turn people away. Enjoy your week too!
Did some HIIT on Saturday morning followed by a 4.5 mile run... was intending it to be longer but was cut short by a torrential downpour. Then, I had a slight runaway night... slight because I was still officially under my calories (thanks to breaking my fast at 1 pm) but ended up falling victim to the hubz's 11 pm pizza craving. My little guy (****zu) and I took to the hills yesterday and got a fantastic 5 mile walk in... my glutes are sore today!! lol
No lifting but a run after work today is all I have planned for the day.
Have an awesome Monday kids!!0 -
princessofred, thanks!! Yes, it has been a very tensed week and it is not over...my husband is going back to work tomorrow but there is no word if and when they are getting paid. We will see what happens...Beeps to answer your comment about my money vs his money. We have a joint acct and my money is his money and viceversa. I do respect his concern that for now we need to cut back on unnecessary spending until everything goes back to normal, whatever that is... I can do yoga at home, it is not the same, but it is still a good yoga session plus I not only save on the walk in fee but time driving there and gas...
Teaching Zumba tonight and have a butt workout to do for the challenge I am in this month...
Have a great day!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Happy Monday Cool Kids! Sadly, my vacation is over and I am back at work. Had fun spending time with my grandson- little cutie that he is! I did not exercise as much as I had initially planned and probably ate more than I should as I found myself to be up a couple of pounds on Friday. TOM also played a part, so hopefully it's just temporary.
I was back at the gym this morning. Had a good lifting session and then did some uphill walking on the treadmill. 5K is coming up in a little over a week and a half. How time flies!! It felt good to be back on track though!
Welcome to all of the new people! It's great to see so many new faces on here!0 -
Kelly... if that's your grandbaby, he is one cute tyke!!! :-)
BOO work! YAY weekend! One more day would have been perfect!0 -
Sounds like you had a good holiday, KellySue.
alf - well, that's where you went wrong...somehow you/he agreed that fitness pursuits are "unnecessary spending" - to which I TOTALLY DON'T AGREE! Alas, it isn't my life - it is yours. So, good luck while it all gets sorted out!
My lifting session was GOOD. I have a nice supper out tonight - so am saving my calories for THAT!0 -
glad it was such a great time KellySue!
alf - hope everything gets sorted out for your husband... that stuff can definitely be stressful. My guy is in construction and where we are, that means he works about 8 months out of the year. We have had to tighten our spending a time or two so I can understand. We have a joint account for daily living/household stuff but we also have our own, it just works for us this way; no explaining what was spent where or if one is investing more than the other.
Enjoy your dinner Beeps!
I have been stuck in this chair for the better part of the day and I am really looking forward to a run!0 -
Thanks guys.0
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That lobster truffle mac-and-cheese was TO DIE FOR!
True I should have eaten 1/2 and saved 1/2 for today's dinner. Alas, I did not...it was super-duper-yummy!
I'll be LUCKY if I get away with a "maintenance" week this week....I've been in restaurants Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday and I have one more restaurant visit on Wednesday. Sheesh.0 -
ugh! Restaurant eating... the bane of my existence! Why must it all be so yummy... and LARGE?!?0
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yup! that is alot of sodium and fats! lol
I had a gloriously wet walk last night... was raining way to hard to enjoy a run in it plus, my rainboots don't have the proper arch support
Lifting this morning and some HIIT after work 0
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