40+ Club: Spring Fitness Challenge

We finally got my son in laws address over in Afghanistan so my daughter and I will be sending out care packages to the soldiers next week. I guess they really need baby wipes because of the lack of water they are only allowed to take a shower every 5 days... Yuck.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend and if you watch the super bowl hopefully your team wins. I dont watch it so....

ALTUSHE-WLD DEF CUT THE CARBS....YOU WILL DROP FOR SURE!

well, the sb was a good game -not so in the 1st quarter...too bad steelers lost-there were issues.
too badd about the star spangled banner incorrectly sung, but wasn't like the whole song was messed up. As planned I ate all the wrong foods for 1 day-was very bad.

well, I never made it to church sun morning as I slipped on the ice and my glasses cut a deep gash into my eyebrow, so spent the mroning in the emergency room-7 stitches later will be removed in 10 days. Spent more time just waiting in the room for them, but the Dr did a good jog(I asked him if he could spell steelers w/the stictches) It is sore,swollen etc.

Tex-glad you had some wonderful snow walks. Sounds wonderful.....amazing how tx had ice like that too. Our snow is still frozen.'

well off to the eye dr to get my glasses repaired.

stay off the ice!

Hi everybody!

altushe, have you changed your workout routine at all? What are you doing for workouts right now? I ask this because, as singfree said, carbs can cause weight gain. But if you've been on this level of carbs since December, I would question whether that is the issue. It MAY be because it does take the body some time to adjust to changes (a couple or few weeks isn't out of the question). But if you've changed your workout routine at all, I'd be more inclined to think your temporary (because I have no doubt it is temporary) weight gain could be coming from there. I know I'm very sensitive to changing my workout routine, and when I do, I retain water like there is no tomorrow. So are you lifting heavier weights by chance? Or challenging yourself more in other areas (like plyometrics) that may be causing your muscles to retain fluid? Don't get discouraged because, right now, 3.5 pounds isn't something to panic about. I'd hate to see you start making sudden changes to your diet as a result, especially if whatever changes you make may not be sustainable in the long run. In other words, you need to find a lifestyle you can live with right now and if you unnecessarily cut those carbs (and don't need to) that may not be the best thing in the long run either since we need carbs to live. Maintenance is all about finding that lifestyle that you can sustain for the duration of your years. That's one of the reasons I tossed the scale aside because, quite honestly, I couldn't craft a sensible lifestyle while obsessing about very ounce I gained. However, it was very easy to craft a healthy and sustainable lifestyle when I simply focused on the best foods for me (within a given calorie allowance) that were both healthy and enjoyable.

LadyPersia, I'm glad you are enjoying your new HRM. They really can be an inspiration, can't they? Good job with all you are doing!

tron, your son-in-laws situation sounds less than ideal. I think its so nice you are doing so much to remember him while he is gone. I'm sure that helps your daughter SO much.

vero, congrats on the weight loss last week!

sixpackgoal, welcome! And welcome to your 40s! These are some great years. I feel so much better in my 40s than I ever did in my 20s!

Victorious_One, good luck with that reunion. My class didn't have a 25th reunion at all. I'm wondering if they'll have a 30th. I'd be kind of curious to see everybody (since I haven't seen anybody since high school itself) but my class was so dull, I'd probably be one of three people to show up. I think that's why the reunions have gone away.

TXMs, what a MESS you had getting home!! I'm glad you were around family and weren't stranded in the airport for that long, but....wow! You must be happy to be home!

Kim, congratulations on the weight loss last week!!! Good job setting weekly workout goals like that. Very nice!

pepper, sorry about the Steelers, but it was a good game. Yeah, the National Anthem thing was a bit of a disappointment. The thing is Christina Aguilera actually has a good voice. But, boy, yesterday wasn't her best day performing, that's for sure. Oh, well.

2bfitforever, WELCOME!

All here is going well. I'm feeling better. Still not back to working out, but I'm back to my healthier eating habits. I think it will be another week before I feel up to a good workout, but I scrubbed the house from top to bottom this morning, so my energy is definitely coming back. Just want to make sure the chest congestion is all gone before I start up again. I think my body is loving this break right now, so I'm not going to worry too much about how long I'm off. I know I'll be back at it soon enough!

Hope you all enjoy your day!

Tron, if you dont mind message me and send me his address!!!! I would love to send him a care package. Does he need anything else? What snacks, cookies, etc does he like?

I will post more later once I get to read everyone's posts. Only Tron's post caught my eye. :flowerforyou:

Worked night shift all weekend and did not log my food...just too tired. Nights is always tough on my efforts to eat healthy, but I didn't do too badly. I'm pretty much in maintenance mode, so a little loosening of the reins in terms of counting cals may not be such a bad thing. I'm glad to be back on a day schedule this week so i can resume good eating and exercise habits. Have a great week everyone!

Hi!

I'm wanna join too!!!! Although I'm on the down slope to 50 quicker than I want to be... I'll be 47 in March.

Today was a pretty good day! Wanted to walk faster but was with a friend who just started walking for excercise, so we only walked about 3.0 mph...

Can't wait to hear about everyone...

L.

Good morning from snowy Kansas!! Woke up to 4+ inches at my house; only about 2 inches so far here at work (23 miles away) but coming down pretty steady. Not a fun commute this morning - the snow is very light and blowing everywhere, so every time someone moved over into the snowpacked left lane; it was zero visibility for a few seconds. Temp has warmed UP to 6°, wind chill is still -14°....bah!:grumble: Not looking forward to the drive home, but planning to leave a little early so it'll still be daylight.

FINALLY got a good workout in last night at Curves - felt so good! Now if I can just keep it up. This winter dreary snowy cold is dragging me down - I need sunshine and warmer weather! :laugh:

Looking at the new spring clothing catalogs showing up at my house is totally depressing.......I'm sure I wouldn't look good in any of the things I like! Guess I need to cut out a picture of something I really like and put it on the front of the fridge to give me motivation to stay OUT of it at night!! That's my problem eating time; I can do really good all day, eat healthy and plenty of it, but about 8:30 those darn ice cream cravings roll around......hard to resist!!

Welcome newbies - the more the merrier!!!

Hi everyone.

Busy day at work and then I actually made it to work out this afternoon. One day down, four more to go to reach my five day workout goal. Just couldn't see myself working out yesterday. Too tired after being out late for the Superbowl.
Just an inch of snow this morning here in sunny Ohio.
Is it spring yet?? Can't wait for warmer days.

Stiring - glad you are feeling better!
MKwood10 - I feel the same way about the clothes catalogs. I like your idea about posting a picture on the fridge! I may try that.:happy:

Welcome to newbies!
Way to go Momtozmc on your weight loss!
Gardenimp - Glad you made it back.

Well everyone have a great evening. Im off to make dinner.