40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

The consult for orthodontics was totally free here!!

What costs are: the diagnostics (ie the mouth molds) - $495 for my daughters and $520 for my sons (different orthodontists....)

And, the cost of the hardware and the services themselves....son's teeth actually don't need the braces - it's a costmetic fix, for the most part ($7,000 - approx. 15 months of treatment) and daughter's teeth are a hot mess ($9,000 - approx. 24 months of treatment).

We have been back-and-forth whether or not to do sons....and, with the help of our perfectionist son, we have decided to go ahead, give him the best start in life he can have (our goal for all our children!), and he and his sister will be in braces at the same time which will make it easier on the cook!

I am over the sticker-shock....we were prepared for this day and, even though it is MORE expensive than anticipated (I thought it might be $6k each....), I do have $2k in benefits, for each kid, and with a 20-month payment plan, it'll be about $600/mth. Totally doable!

I'm 40 plus with 3 kids ..would love support from the Cool Kids

47 reporting in! I'm so glad to have found this forum.

A bit about me: in 2009 I lost 45 pounds and kept it off. I joined one of those pay monthly forums and loved the support and friendships. After a time I couldn't justify the expenditure though.

8 weeks ago I had some tumors removed from my uterus and just got permission to begin exercising again. I gained 13 pounds right before and since the surgery. I lost 4 of them simply by walking and taking care to keep in my calorie budget.

I have a thumb/wrist issue and 1 bad knee. And lupus-- so I really have to watch that I don't overdo it on intensity levels.

Tomorrow is Day 1 to get rid of these last 9 pounds.

Greetings All,

Just turned 40 on 2 16. My goal is to shed 40 in this year, although I have gained 50 in the last 7. I am married to a Chef. I am in the LB CA Traffic circle area if anyone wants to get together for workouts and support. I work overnights 7p to 730a. Love the late night early morning thing.

I am finding my sugar addiction the most difficult thing to manage. Any suggestions on that I would sincerely appreciate!!!

I am really glad I found this forum. I have already read some great ideas and encouraging stories.

Thanks a lot.

Paz!
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I ate too much this weekend....after a really decent eating week. That sucks.

So, I've removed ALL junk food from the house! In part because kids are going into braces and I don't want them to be tempted. And, in part because, without junk food, even my weekends usually end up with better eating habits!

I won't get to lift, today, because I am at orthodontist with son while he gets his braces on. BUT, I will come back to the office and do my ugifit.com work-out!! Somehow, I have FORGOTTEN about my ugifit stuff that i keep at my office!

But, I'm remembering it now....so, anyday that I cannot get my lifting in, I'm gonna do a 30-minute UGIFIT workout right in my office!

BOOM!

Also, I am going to do some cardio after work.....I just need to FEEL like I am moving a bit more. Plus, I really have to make up for the bad eating I did on the weekend.

Have a great day 40+ers!!

Hey there Cool Kids....I have been out sick with the flu...it was horrible but I lost weight...hahaha...at least it jump started the scales again, which is a positive thing....there's always a little good in everything bad I hope you all are doing well.

Happy Tuesday Cool Kids


Excited for Spring... will be even more excited once it stops raining. Another 5k coming up on the 19th. Looking forward to getting some runs in outside soon I know Ill be stopping to walk here and there but that's okay with me. Hope everyone has a great day

momof3 hope you feel better soon

Hi all

I'm 48 and looking forward to getting to know you all.

I've done MFP (and every other diet known to man), for the last 3'ish years my weight has fluctuated up and down between the 170's and 190's.

I work full time, Mon-Thurs 7-5:30. I only have one child left at home and he is a Jr. in High School. I also have 2 grown daughters.

I'd love to lose about 40 lbs, but I'd be thrilled with 20 at the moment. I don't know why I do this back and forth thing to myself!!

Recently joined Planet Fitness. They opened about 1 mile from the house, just need to get in a good routine. I have hardly done any exercise since last summer, so anything I'm sure will be helpful. I've gone a handful of times, but need to fit it in more regularly.

My diary is open, and anyone can feel free to friend me.

Let's do this

Hello all,

Have been so busy that I have not had a chance to check in.
Am planning a community wide walking challenge and have been swamped. We were hoping for 25 teams of 12, and we are already at 32 teams. The challenge doesn't officially start until Monday. It's awesome, but I am swamped!!

Got my runs in on the weekend. 8 miles on Saturday and 16 on Sunday. Let's just say I'm glad they're done.

Alf, you look fantastic!!! WTG girl!

Beeps - I usually go off track with my eating on weekends, but with all the running, am only feeling the hunger today. I knew it would catch up with me.
Good for you for getting rid of the junk food. My husband would not be happy. He eats well, but he does enjoy his treats...and the bugger can afford it. We have been doing the same training (actually, I have done more, and the weight is falling of him) :grumble:

Kjgarcia - welcome!

Hope to catch up with the rest of you tomorrow. 'Night all. :flowerforyou:

Good morning cool kids!! Happy Wednesday.

Holy moly Alf! You obviously have those good PR genes going for you LOL Looking great!! What exactly did you do for your 90-day challenge? I'm sorry about your grief, I know I miss my Dad a lot and it has been 4 years since he passed. :flowerforyou:

Beeps - I'm there with you on the challenges, I want to get into one, but doing them online just doesn't motivate me as much as it would if I had face to face accountability partners...I just don't feel as much pressure I guess. I feel like I am just competing with myself...playing by myself is just no fun LOL. I am the same with snacks for the house - I often get complaints because there isn't this or that snack, I didn't purposefully not buy it but I just don't think of it because it isn't on my menus... LOL

KellySue - Changing to using TDEE for tracking helped me a lot. Not sure why, maybe just because I don't have to think about the #'s as much? I did have to do as Alf said and play with my calorie intake until I found where I maintain (1700-1800) and where I lose (1500).

sdereski - great working getting the turnout for your challenge! Sounds like fun. Don't you just love how much easier it is for the guys to shed some weight, it's like they do it just thinking about it. LOL

I am officially 7 pounds away from my ultimate goal (2 from my short term goal) I don't like the fact that I still have a baby belly pooch, (in the last 30 days) my waist has slimmed down 2.5 inches and just below my belly button the same but the difference between the 2 measurements is 3 inches so 'thinner' waist, bulging tummy. Trying to eat more high protein, low fat foods but what else can I do to get this pooch to go?! I lift heavy 3x per week, cardio 2x per week.

Welcome to all the new cool kids!

Hello, Cool Kids!

Alf - Sorry for your loss. You did a great job on the challenge!

Nice2BFit - Great job on being only 7 pounds away. Sometimes those are the hardest, but you seem to have a plan. On the lower abs, you may want to check your sugar intake and also add HIIT to your workouts 2 to 3 days a week.

Kjgarcia - welcome!

Hi All! Had fun playing with my grandson this morning. We ran around in the yard for a while and then went for a walk so he could see the "Big Trucks". Just love that boy!!!:smooched:

Can't wait to get back to the gym tomorrow! After our gym time on Saturday hubby and I are going to go look at some bicycles. I was thinking last year that I should get a new one, but I am excited that he wants to get one too! He has been doing better since he's been working out in the pool several times per week. He's even thinking about adding some time in the weight room to his routine. Very exciting for him.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Hi Beeps!

I enjoyed this read, today! (....and I don't own a dog....)

http://summertomato.com/5-lessons-about-exercise-you-can-learn-from-your-dog/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+blogspot/summertomato+(Summer+Tomato)

5 Lessons About Exercise You Can Learn From Your Dog

Posted: 09 Apr 2014 06:00 AM PDT

The same thing happens every day. Whether it’s raining or the sun is shining. Whether we had a late night encounter with raccoons or we’re well-rested. Shortly after lunch every afternoon my dog Toaster wanders into my office and puts his little head on my lap.

It’s time to go to the park.

While it’s clear that Mother Nature plays a roll in his timing (potty time is a an excellent trigger), it doesn’t take more than a glance to realize that there is a deeper motivation under all that fluffy fur.

Our daily park trip is the best part of Toaster’s day. Nothing makes him happier than running full speed after his frisbee and hurling himself into the air to catch it, then triumphantly prancing back to me and dropping it at my feet.

He’s so adorable. And to be honest, going to the park has become one of the best parts of my day too.

A few weeks ago when Toaster and I were playing our familiar game of fetch I couldn’t help but notice not only the pure joy he was experiencing, but also how hard he was working.

We played until his tongue was hanging out the side of his mouth and he was panting so hard he just flopped over. I realized that I rarely feel so contented, or so exhausted after my own workouts at the gym.

It struck me then and there that Toaster has something figured out that the rest of us still struggle with.

For Toaster, exercise isn’t a chore. It’s play.

Dogs have a fundamentally different outlook on physical activity than us hominids, and it got me thinking about all the lessons we can learn from their ability to find motivation where we can’t.
5 Lessons About Exercise You Can Learn From Your Dog

1. It’s play, not punishment

I’ve been taking Toaster out to exercise for over three years now, and not once has he just jogged boring laps around the park. Instead he chases things, runs through puddles, makes new friends, and generally causes a ruckus. Basically, he uses it as an opportunity to do all the things he enjoys, but can’t do at home.

We humans can harness similar powers by incorporating fun activities into our workouts. You can rock out to your favorite 90s bands you’re embarrassed about (no one judges me for liking No Doubt on the elliptical machine), listen to podcasts and audiobooks (I read over 15 books last year, how about you?), or just having a friendly fitness competition with a friend via social apps like Fitbit.

2. It’s social

Toaster might be the friendliest dog in the world, and few things make him happier than meeting new people and stealing their attention and affection.

He especially loves children, and whenever a new kid comes out onto the grass he wiggles over to it, puts his ears down so he isn’t threatening, and licks it’s hand. The child invariably squeals in delight, and if Toaster can get away with it he’ll go in for a cheek lick at that point.

Though I generally don’t lick people I’m happy to see, I know firsthand how motivating it can be to have a workout partner. I’ve been working out with the same friend for over five years, and I always get a better workout when we’re together than when I’m alone. Making it social makes it more fun.

3. They aren’t self-conscious

Even though he is adorable, Toaster isn’t the most coordinated dog on the planet. It took him years to be able to catch a frisbee mid-air, and even now he can be seen making enthusiastic bounds into the air that are completely off target. I laugh at him every time, and he just picks up the dropped toy and runs it back to me to try again.

I know that many people feel intimidated by the gym, because they feel they look fat or stupid, or are too self-conscious to try anything new. This is a huge tragedy, and it exists entirely in your own head.

Almost no one is born with an innate ability to use fitness equipment or do proper pushups. Even the most avid gym rat had to learn somewhere at sometime. If you can put your ego aside you’ll see there is far more shame in not trying, then trying and not getting it right the first time.

If you really feel like you need help, don’t be afraid to hire a trainer for a few sessions to get you comfortable using the equipment.

You can also take comfort in the knowledge that most people are far more concerned about themselves while working out, and probably aren’t paying attention to you or anyone else.

4. It makes them better citizens

To be perfectly honest, it isn’t Toaster’s desire to go to the park that gives me the discipline to take him every day. I love him to pieces, but I’m also very busy and have other things to do, just like everyone else. But I learned early on in puppy training that if Toaster doesn’t get enough exercise outside of the house, we’ll have trouble inside the house.

I lost many pairs of shoes and cleaned up more than my fair share of shredded books and toilet paper rolls before I learned that it is almost impossible for Toaster to behave at home unless he is able to get some of his energy out through exercise.

I also should have figured this out sooner, because I’m the same way. Not that I tear up shoes and books, but that I’m far more likely to get lost in meaningless minutia and dumb Facebook posts if I don’t clear my mind with a solid workout several times a week. Making time for exercise actually makes me more effective in the rest of my life.

5. It’s part of their identity

There isn’t a cell in Toaster’s body that wonders whether or not it is appropriate to go to the park every day. Of course we’re going to the park. That’s what we do. Playing at the park is part of his dog-identity.

People who already exercise regularly and have been doing it for years or decades likely already feel that their fitness routine is part of who they are.

But if you haven’t yet built an exercise habit you might tell yourself you can’t exercise because, “I run a startup,” or “I’m a working mom,” or “I’m French.” (I’ve heard all these and more). While any of these facts may pose unique challenges to building a new habit, we often rest on these identities as reasons to do nothing.

On the flip side, someone who already has a self-identity that includes being “a healthy and active person” will likely stay that way even if they start a company or a family. In other words, our actions often originate from how we see ourselves.

The important thing to remember is that your self-identity can always be changed or expanded, especially if you truly do care about your health and quality of life. If you believe you are capable of enjoying physical activity on a regular basis, then you can.

Great article Beeps! Thanks for sharing.

Nice- It was a blast, and my hubby said that I tired the little guy out- he took a two hour nap this afternoon!!:yawn:

Oh My Friends!! It has been a morning already! I had a difficult time getting up this morning- just way too tired. I did make it to the gym- a little late, but no big worries. I'm in the middle of my workout and I could feel my left thigh muscle wanting to cramp up and then- BAM- it happened during one of my cardio intervals and I almost lost my footing on the treadmill! Luckily I was moving on to arms and abs after and was able to complete my workout without too many complications, but, can I just tell you that the dang thing really hurts! Then I realized that I forgot my hair dryer so I look a little wacky to boot! Now I have to clean up from our performance night on my own 'cause my other staff are coming in late today because they have to take another group to perform tonight and won't be back until late. Oiy! The things I get myself into. :grumble: :noway: Sorry- just had to get that out! Although, I am hoping that this leg business is just a short term thing and that I can work it out throughout the day. Tomorrow is scheduled cardio and we're supposed to go bike shopping.

Have a good one all!