40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

I am in as well. I am also interested in some strength training exercises that I may do at home at least 3 times a week. I need something that I can do at home. Any suggestions?

Merry Christmas Cool Kids!

Welcome Jeremiah, GuitarJerry & Fatnomore1974

Larro - We do have lots of pine trees in my area. lol I used to get over to your neck of the woods fairly often as my ex's family is from Marianna and it seems like there is a good variety of vegetation east of me. Our soil over here is just sand... not dirt or soil to speak of and it makes it hard for anything to grow that isn't a pine tree.
- I saw that article about the girl being attacked by the bear and thought they may end up doing a major clean up of bears after that. We have quite a few over here that constantly roam neighborhoods. One of my friends had a serious run in with one when they let their dog out into their fenced back yard. They heard frantic barking and when they went to the door they realized there was a bear in the yard and it was coming after their dog. Her husband (without thinking) grabbed a baseball bat that was at the back door and went out and beat the bear off the dog. He knocked the dog into their pool and ran inside with the dog. The dog survived but was in pretty bad shape. Seems like the population is really booming now.

Sclereski - There's been a saying in our family for years that applies to guest.... "guest are like fish, they begin to smell after a few days." I always try to remember this when visiting someone or scheduling a trip. lol
Love the profile pic.... it's adorable.

Anyway, I'm hoping everyone gets to spend time with family, friends and loved ones for Christmas. I hope Santa brings you everything on your wish list and then some. Hug the ones you love and even hug the ones you don't.... they'll wonder what you're up too.

Laura

Happy Christmas Eve everyone. I hope you and yours have an enjoyable day and a very Merry Christmas tomorrow.

I hope everyone who celebrates xmas had a great time!

We did!

Off to the gym for some cardio....ZOOM!

Hi all.

I hope you had a nice holiday. Lots of people must be taking a long weekend because the commute to work was just lovely.

It's cold here this morning, in the 30s (which is cold for us). The clouds have finally left us, so that means colder weather. It wouldn't be so bad if the wind would stop. As soon as it warms up some today, I'm going to take a nice long walk around the Capitol Park. My Dad took our dog out for their walk at dawn this morning and when they got back my dog ran to his bed and got under his blankie. He's not a fan of extreme temps. Ha!

My Dad and I went out for lunch yesterday, stopped at Starbucks (I've only been to Starbucks one other time) where he got a plain cup of Joe and I got a small caramel frappachino (my first frappachino ever, and probably my last!), and then I baked a little when I got home. I got some new silicone muffin pans I wanted to try out. They work great. Made some more scrambled egg muffins and some pumpkin muffins. Didn't use any cooking spray, and they didn't stick at all. I'm impressed with those pans!



Welcome ketorach!

Lots of people took the day off at work today. I like working on days like this. Not so many interruptions.

Better close and get back to it. Have a nice day everyone.

Morning Kid's !
Well, I honestly ended up re-gaining 2-3 lbs. over the last week. I must get back on the horse. My eating was horrible over the last 2 days. Constant snacking I wish I could blame the stress ( which I do have ) but know I'm the culprit.
Potty training is hit or miss right now. Hissy fit's have been rampant. On the bright side...I'm still at a healthy BMI, Mom's out of the hospital ( they think it was indigestion though I've never heard of that making someone pass out ), the kid's seemed pleased with all their presents, and I got a new water bottle and workout pants for Christmas.
Managed to make some really pretty bird ornaments. Found a $25.00 gift card in my wallet from last Christmas ( TGIF ) so planning a lunch out soon. LOL.
I'll try to check back later.

Here is my story: I had a double lung transplant back in July of 2010. I am doing really well, but have let myself gain to much weight, last time I went to my transplant clinic, my lung function had decreased by 17 %, my doctor told me he thought it would help me to lose some weight and asked me to lose at least 10 pounds or 15 would be better by the 27th of January when I have to go back. Problem is I have to take prednisone everyday, which any one who has ever taken it knows, it is so hard to lose weight while on that medicine. So in order to get it off, I have had to try to stay under 900 calories a day. I have been dieting that way now almost a month and have lost 12 pounds, so I am hoping that in the next month to come, I can get at least that much more off. I have a hard time getting a lot of exercise done because of my breathing issues, but I do ride my stationary bike, and I walk when the weather permits. We all have reasons for losing weight, to look better, to be healthier, to live longer, I am doing this for all those reasons, and to be able to breathe better.
I have never smoked, but I have rheumatoid arthritis, and took a medicine (remicade) and it ruined my lungs. When I was finally transplanted, they told me I may have lived another month, maybe 2. I have been very blessed. I was listed and transplanted within 28 days. They also told me that my lungs were like tissue paper that had gotten wet and then dried, they just crumbled. I was so glad they did not tell me that before I received my new lungs, or I probably would have had a heart attack. Especially after them telling me that I had an antibody issue, and that my chances of getting lungs that would work for me were 1%. They had told me to be prepared for lots of practice runs as they call them, because every time lungs became available I would be called, but the likelihood of them working for me was slim. Well, my first call came 28 days after I was listed, and was a 100% match for me. So If you don't believe in miracles, you should because they do happen. my lungs have worked wonderfully for me for the last 4 1/2 years now, with only one really serious issue, I had a pulmonary embolism, in March, 0f 2012, but was put on blood thinners and made it through all of that too, I have had a few infections to deal with but nothing really bad. As I said I have been blessed!! So, I am not going to let weight be an issue, after receiving lungs and coming through all that I have to be here today. I hope everyone can gain something from my story, and that without your health, you have nothing. I want to live a long life, and see my grandchildren born one day, and be the best I can be. I hope to be a great motivation to others also... Good luck everyone, and God Bless!!!

Made it back to the gym, today, for another cardio workout. ZOOM!

Thanks for the kind words, I am looking forward to being a part of this group...

I am mentally preparn myself for a thirty-day challenge (jan 2-31) to lose scale weight through calorie restriction.

Sure, I will get my lifting in....but the scale loss is heavy on my mind. I want it!