40+ Club: Fall Fitness Fanatics

Good Morning!

Friday check-in.....I can't say this has been my best week only because I've been fighting this cold. But my eating has been really clean (no sweets, treats, alcohol, eating out, etc). And I have worked out each day. So I'm not really sure why I feel this week hasn't been great! :huh: I tried on some of my smaller slacks and jeans yesterday (my size 0s) and they fit!!!! I'm excited about that. I want to shed a little bit more of this move and Christmas fat, but right now I'm really happy with where I'm at. The endurance based workouts combined with a clean diet have really made an impact over the past four weeks.

Shirley, welcome! Post whenever you get a chance. We usually do check-ins (as singfree mentioned) on Friday. We'd love to hear more about you.

zebras, so sorry to hear about the snow. Hopefully you made it home safely. I think of you every time the news people point out how horrible the winter has been in CT. You certainly have been hit with it, haven't you?

Robin, your new workout regime sounds great! Jumping rope is about the best cardio workout out there. Are you able to do it in your house? I've thought about trying to add it, my our ceilings aren't high enough for that so I'd have to do it outside. And I'm shy about exercising in front of my neighbors, so.....:blushing: I hope you are pleased with adding some resistance training to your regime. I know it really helps me maintain my body shape even when I'm doing doing well at maintaining my weight.

tron, I'm SOOOO happy to hear your daughter made it home safely. How wonderful to be able to spend a day with your daughters and your mother. Sounds perfect! I've heard about alkaline, but I don't remember what I heard about it. Let us know if you notice any difference because I'm curious.

singfree, glad you didn't get hit with this storm. Sounds like this new workout plan is really making a difference. I bet you really like it when it comes to leaning out because the extra muscle should help you lean out faster. And, of course, you'll have more muscle to show off! I hope you enjoy your weekend with your grandson! What a great example you and your wife are of people who stay active in life!

kbefit, don't be discouraged!!!!! You've been sick, so don't beat yourself up for NOT losing. Instead, congratulate yourself for NOT gaining!! Because that in and of itself is a true accomplishment when you've been sick. Give your body a chance to adjust back to exercise as well. You'll retain some fluids as you start up again, and that's perfectly normal. Just remember to drink plenty of fluids as well, and that should help flush out the system. But you've done great through a long illness with medication involved! Again, you're to be congratulated for that so don't beat yourself up!

Off to do a total body resistance workout. I already got in an Insanity workout this morning, so that's good. Still not feeling 100% but feeling better than yesterday.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

And welcome Shirley!!!!! Glad to have you in our group!!!!

Happy Friday all!! Those of you that got dumped on with snow once again - I hope you're all warm, dry and safe!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
We've got a beautiful day going here in Kansas; supposed to hit 60 this afternoon. But........we have snow in the forecast starting Sunday, so this nice weather is just a typical late January teaser! :grumble: I know.........I shouldn't grumble because I've got it better than a lot of you! :laugh:

It's not been a great week workout wise - some stupid flu bug hit me Tuesday afternoon, and I spent most of Wednesday sleeping. :sick: So...........didn't get a Zumba workout in and couldn't do it yesterday, as I had an appointment right after work. :frown: I plan to work out today after work, but then drive an hour with my youngest daughter to a Japanese steak house, which will mean a late but yummy dinner. Oh well......the elliptical will be there in the morning to burn off the dinner!:laugh: :laugh: I've been eating pretty clean all week and staying close to, if not under 1400 calories every day. Stomach doesn't seem quite as puffy, but that could just be wishful thinking!! I refuse to step on a scale; don't want to get more depressed over my situtation than I already am!! I AM SO FRUSTRATED!!!!!

OK Sing, I apologize in advance for subjecting you to this next paragraph!! :laugh:
I've been the perpetually frozen woman all of my life, so this is all new and strange to me!! My menopause symptoms seem to be increasing; in addition to my almost nightly hot feet flashes, the other night my hands got super hot and red at the same time as my feet! Weird...........the rest of my body can be normal or even cold, but anywhere between 7:00and 9:00pm my feet will start to get hot and I have to shed the socks. I can then watch my feet get bright pink and feel the heat radiating off of them!! Lasts an hour or so, then they thankfully cool down and return to their normal "frozen" state!! :laugh: I have noticed I'm waking up in the middle of the night with a night sweat, but at this point I haven't soaked clothes or sheets/pillows yet. Oh......the new joys of aging!!! I had a hysterectomy in 2007, but they left my ovaries, so I'm sure this is a part of the normal aging process. I take a daily soy supplement and black cohosh root also. Any suggestions from those of you who've been through this???

Hello!!! Not much to report since I did check in several times this week. I stayed home today to relax with my son. He is just fine. He only had one episode in school with what seemed to be a 24hr virus but he didnt have any problems at the house. I think my eating was pretty good this week. It is not perfect but I am not really looking for perfection. :laugh: Not much exercise other than Zumba and a little bit of resistance trng earlier in the week.

I am so sorry for all of you with all the snow, etc. Today has been a gorgeous day in San Antonio, sunny skies and in the mid 70's!!! Would you believe that??? People are in shorts and flip flops!!! We are very lucky in terms of winters are concerned. Summer can be brutally hot but I dont mind that either. :laugh:

Stiring, help me understand what can be wrong when you did not have any junk food, didnt eat out, no alcohol, no sweets, getting a good sweat and wearing size 0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :noway: :laugh:

MK, I hope you get your answers soon. I havent experienced any symptoms yet but I've heard not all women experience symptoms. I just cant wait to get my menopause. The doctor said it happens in the early 50's so I still have a few yrs for that. :grumble: I'm 47.

Good to hear from a lot of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care and stay warm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

KimKelley, welcome!! Please jump right in and let us know more about yourself. Congratulations on the success you've had.

Quick drive-by for me today because my cold took a very distinct turn for the worse yesterday. I don't remember the last time I've felt so poorly, to be honest. Today I'm laying around (literally), drinking lots of tea, watching bad TV shows and trying to stay warm. Needless to say, no workouts for me for a few days! But I'm okay with that. I think my body is telling me that I was pushing it WAY too hard. My eating hasn't been great, but I don't have much of an appetite either. Right now, I figure it is better to eat what sounds good to make sure I'm eating than worry about my calories.

Hope you all have a great day!

hi everyone! I'm 41 living in northern california

Good Morning!

I'm doing a little better this morning. At least I can breathe, and I actually woke up with an appetite for the first time in over a week. :drinker: But I'm still planning on taking it really easy over the next couple of days because this cold is way down in my chest now, and I want it to go away once and for all.

vero, welcome!!

Kim, thanks for sharing some info with us. Congrats on taking control of your health. I know how hard it is to come back from illness and injury, so kudos to you for doing what you are. Great job on losing weight! Aren't loose pants just the best feeling in the world? Stay safe on the ice!

singfree, does this job change mean you'll be going on permanent night shift? The rest of it all sounds good, but permanent night shift.....not so much. Enjoy the snow. :huh: Just think, as of today we can officially say that spring will hit next month!

No snow here today. Just a little freezing rain but that is supposed to turn into rain later this morning when we warm above freezing. I'll take this over last week's storm, that's for sure.

Enjoy your day!