40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

I lifted today. Had meetings. Got up too early, so am zzzzzz'ing big time right now!

Morning Kid's!
Haven't made it to the gym lately. Now with the Holiday's upon us I'm in "flight of the bumblebee mode" trying to get everything done so I can relax for the Holidays. I stocked up on felt yesterday at JoAnn's Fabrics. < That was fun it took me 3 or 4 tries before I could get Josie out of their shopping cart ( ended up having to take off her shoes to get her out ). She weighs over 40 lbs. Ugh. My back and shoulder are still bothering me. Grrr...
Packed up my Christmas Village since Josie kept decapitating the villagers. LOL. Still working on sewing projects for gifts which seems to really calm me. So that's good.
Finally got my BMI in the healthy range at 24.9 so that made me super excited. Just 3 lbs. till goal ! Though may go a little lower just don't tell my husband. LOL . He's trying to be supportive but prefers me with a little more curves. I just don't have any. LOL

Larro- Got my protein up yesterday! "Hide hide tonight !!" LOL. Squealing girls...No thanks. Yesterday I kept hearing a sound like a shop vacuum running or a constant train whistle I finally had to leave the house. LOL

E'sMom- Glad to see your back hun.

KellySue- Hoping your husband can come home soon.

Carmel- Your a beast in the gym/workouts Girl!

I'll check back later. Off to make cupcakes and targets out of felt. This mouse is really annoying me today. LOL

Kate 7294 - get lifting and you will get that hourglass shape!

Today is my max-strength group class. BOOM!

I also aim to hit the malls and get all xmas shopping done.

Good afternoon! My supervisor has been here with me at work all morning. She's a nice person and all, but I feel like I don't always get tons accomplished when she's here. (and I can't check in with all of you lovely folks!!)
Last night I moved BIG bags of garbage- 20 of them- to the curb and then made uncounted number of trips upstairs with packed boxes. Seems backwards to take them upstairs when we will just have to bring them down on Saturday, but my grandson was at the house this morning and will be back there on Thursday so I have to keep it safe and not so cluttered for him so he doesn't get hurt. I will tell you I worked up quite a sweat by the time I was done. Will be so glad when this is over!!

I off for a lunch break to buy toilet paper!! Have a good one all!

Good Morning Cool kids
Workout finished this morning, only cardio (60minutes on elliptical) because I will get heavy lifting with moving boxes and furniture, today is move day .
Kate - keep up the great work!
Larro I hoped you enjoyed your day sans wife yesterday. I know I have been enjoying my time away being that my husband will soon join me as I have been living solo since May since starting my new job in Tx. I have to admit it started out rough because we have never been apart in our total 28 years but it grew on me. Lol.
Caramel - I hope your soreness and healing gets better and guess the look after all the pain subsides will be rewarding.
Hope everyone has a great day! Ttyl.

Happy hump day!! It's snowy and icky here today- blah! Not sure what the rest of the day will bring if it stays this way. I have a day full of meetings either way. Packed last night and planning more of the same tonight. Tomorrow is a late work day so probably won't get too much accomplished then. Well gotta run! Have a good one!

Hi! I'm 47 starting on needing to loose 100+ (down 4llbs already). I'm a cool kid though! Just ask my cats! No seriously - my big activity this past weekend was carrying a banner in our local Krampus parade! Had a guy with a fire whip right behind us! Talking about motivation to keep moving! LOL Still, was a lot of fun and we had a fantastic turnout. The kids loved the parade and was so happy that even though I'm struggling with my weight I was able to be apart of it (and got to log it...bonus points!)

Hope everyone else is having a good day.

Good morning cool kids!
Sorry I've been MIA this last week. Ended up going to Sacramento to present on a panel, then it was the weekend, then I was down sick for a couple of days...whew! Home, better, and on track today.
Nick, how are you and the family doing? I love dogs. After my last one passed years ago, I haven't had another. Not for lack of wanting, but because I work all day and, and we can't bring dogs to work. . And I know what you mean about how emotionally attached we can get to a number on the scale! Mine is 169.
Caramel, Congrats on the new brows! I'm sure you didn't really look like an alien , but it's so nice when something new and positive is making you smile at the mirror! Your workouts continue to impress. I loved lifting heavy, but haven't for nearly 20 years! Soon...gym membership is in my future.
Mzklutch - great work on keeping up the exercise. Biker name? Tell me more!
Kate, only 3 lbs to go?!?! So amazing!
KS, I was glad to read that your dh is steadily improving, and may be released home. I hope the 20 bags of garbage left you feeling purged and unburdened both literally and figuratively. Releasing real stuff always makes me feel a little lighter in spirit. I hope the big move goes well this weekend.
Larro, how are your cousin and mom getting on? I'm sure you're glad to have Margie back.
Bw - that nordic track sounds awesome. I just have the old school wooden ski one, but it still gets the butt kicked.
Mykalis, I hope your new pics turned out great. What's the news on the potential surgery?
Stef, I love fish too. It's a good food when you can find quality fish. If I don't catch my own, I always torture the fish counter guy with my Monterey Bay Seafood Watch card . There's a new recipe on Spiralizer today with cod. I think I'll try it.
Sdereski, the story about those poor Italian boys sounded like a Murphy's Law experience. I'm glad it worked out. Now get out there for a jog!
techie, welcome. I'm a huge fan of juicing! It's a great way to get lots of veggies in a day. Smoothies too. I'd love to hear your favorite recipes.
Myg - yeah...about the crazy weather! We're having the same system here. B & I are headed to the jetty at lunch to watch the giant waves -- predicted at over 20' today. Should be a good show. Good job staying on your calorie track!

I'm hanging in there with the holiday food temptations. Not losing, but not gaining either! Too windy for cycle commuting, so yesterday I explored a new trail in the forest near my house, and this morning I went on a walk in the early dark hours enjoying the blustery wind.

Btw, have I mentioned my spiralizer? It's a blast! Today I made zoodles (zucchini) to go in my soup. 35 cals verses 150 if I used wheat noodles. I'm a fan.

Happy Hump Day everyone. :flowerforyou:

Hi all....
back at work for a month of checking in on you guys.. found I had 160 updates on the Cool Kids thread, I have still been logging and now up to 340 odd days. I just didn't get much chance to check in with you guys during my 3 weeks off work. Now back for my 4 weeks work, so here in Abu Dhabi for Xmas and New Year, so that should curb all the seasonal temptations, no booze allowed on site and minimal treats either although the food here at the camp isn't always the healthiest and I have to estimate as best I can from the database as to what they actually contain calorifically. The good thing is that there are losts of entries now appearing for major catering companies as they all work to similar menu's for cost purposes. The only problem is that they are listed as serves, which is difficult as it is serve yourself here. But one thing I have learned in the last year is how much a serve of something is, where before MFP I would load up my plate, I now eat much smaller portions.

My MFP year in review -
Hit the big 50... was under 100 kg for it which was my aim for the year, and 12 kg lost overall from this time last year.
In my recent Dr's check up found my overall cholesterol was static, but my good is up and the bad is down. My blood pressure is fine and no risk of diabetes, and a heart health risk of 2% down from 7% earlier in the year.
I got a Stand Up Paddle board for my big birthday present so looking forwards to exploring the rivers and glorious beaches of Western Australia in the New Year as a great new fitness activity, we did have a large 2 seater kayak but that was difficult to manouver on and off the car even when I home and my BH could not use it all when I was away, so now we have both got SUP's as I have got one for her 50th birthday as well!.
Down to a 34" waist in jeans and down from XXL t shirts, though hate the way even 'Designer' XL shirts seem to be made for 12 year olds....but hopefully when I have dropped anothe 5 or 10 kg my back fat and moobs will have diminished a little more allowing them to fit!


Seasons greetings to all members of the group old and new and keep up the logging!

Hi all! Was out shoveling about a foot of snow at 6am today. Had to make sure that Jake could get in safely. We ended up closing early at work yesterday so I got some good packing time in. I will do a bit when I get home tonight, but won't be done here until around 8:00pm or so. My brother-in-law and his wife are coming tomorrow to help me finish up and Saturday is IT! I know it will be good, but I am nervous and a little stressed about the whole business.

I got two calls from the hospital staff today. Hubs is going to have to go to rehab for a bit, but can't get into anything closer to home so will have to stay in Rochester. I was hoping to have him home by next weekend for Jake's b-day party or at least by Christmas, but not sure that is going to happen.

Hope you all have a great day!