40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Happy Monday Kids...

Melanie, I read your story...How inspiring and welcome. Welcome to all newbies.

I have been snacking and I half logged last week. Can you say BURNOUT....I only worked out one day last week and as a result I now feel like JELLO.... I have extreme fit tonight. My trainer gave the class shirts that read "Yay burpees". Needless to say we hate them and she made it a point to harass us more with the shirts. I am wearing that shirt tonight (lol). I meet with PS #3 Wednesday. He comes more highly recommended than #1. My best friend is a nurse and she is very much involved in this process with me. With something like this you really need a good support system. Either April or May is my target date to have it done. In the meantime I was advised to lift heavy and lose any last bit of weight, as I will be unable to work out for 6 weeks.

I am glad to see everyone had a good time with family and friends for XMAS.

Beeps-- I know you can do it. I understand about the scale loss as I have been the same weight for months. Perhaps if I stop eating so many Colosal vegan cookies the scale will move although they fit in my macros.

Mygnsac---Hmmm for the pics. I love to read the stories about the time you spend with your dad.

Larro--Beautiful sunset at the ranch. At 86, she has a right to complain (lol). I bet your mom is a joy nonetheless. I understand about too many kids. I can only stand so much of it either. I am glad my girls are teenagers and yes that does have a different set of challenges, but I appreciate this stage way more. I guess I am getting settled into my older age and I love the sound of quiet.

Kate--How is your mom doing? I am glad you are not making excuses and got back on track. As beeps always say...LIFT HEAVY THINGS....In terms of Potty training, it gets better.

KellySue--Hope you are well and things are starting to settle down for you.

CG--I can't wait to see your posts as I know you have a ton to tell us.

I am sure I missed some stuff. If I forgot you, please forgive me. You know it is not intentional.

Have a great day kids.

Welcome all and hello regulars.
Great loss ketorach. I didn't manage that but I am 1.5 off my pre-Christmas low. So a couple of good days will do it. We're going to an indoor water park on New Years so I'll get loads of exercise and fun in with the 3 munchkins. For now, trying to get work done but it is hard not to be distracted. Working from home for this morning.

In addition to recommitting to weight loss, I am also committed to a decluttered house. Loads of stuff off to charity and a couple things consigned. Feels like a lot done and a lot more to do. Have decided to clear out all those clothes in my own closet that don't fit or don't make me happy. Why stare at it every day???

Glad I started on my goals before new years, so much harder to break an actual resolution vs a New Years one (LOL). I did get everyone out in the cold for a 2 mile trek along the beach yesterday. Was really nice. We found enormous sea shells because note many others walking / picking up shells in the cold.

Happy Monday! Nick

Hi everyone! I would love to join, I am 48 and have never been cool...is this my chance?? I live in Canada and I have two adult children a hubby and a wonderful golden retriever. I normally run, bike and go to the gym. I have been derailed this last month due to an injury and I am anxious to ease back in to exercise. As a result of not being mobile this last month and not being able to prepare my own meals I have packed on close to 10lbs and really need to get it off. My goal this year was to run a marathon but right now I will be happy just to be able to run!

melanie - thank you for sharing your inspiring story. WOW! You truly are a walking miracle.

Am back to work today - had to come to work for a rest. Now, to get back to working out! Grrr! The holidays were busy, with a house full. Back to quiet now, so hoping to get things back on track.

Hats off to those of you that have already made it back to the gym.
Welcome newbies!

Happy Monday everyone.

It sounds like we are all glad to see the holidays go and normalcy return. I sure am. I wound up gaining nearly 3 pounds since Thanksgiving and will be shaving those off ASAP! Time to get with the program again.

It's been nice and sunny (cold, but sunny) here since Christmas Eve, but we are socked in with clouds this morning. Looks like we may be getting more rain.

Been having a battle of wills with my stubborn dog. We put him on a diet Saturday and are only giving him dry dog food twice daily now (if he doesn't eat it within the hour we pick it up and he has to wait until the next feeding) and absolutely no people food. He gives us the "you must be joking" look when we put it down, but my Dad and I are resolved and just avert our eyes. Ha! We want him to lose about 3 pounds. He's at his perfect weight in my profile pic and we need to get him back to that. I notice he's starting to dig up the treats he's buried in the yard. How do they remember where they bury that stuff?!

I was so lazy yesterday. I got the laundry done, hard boiled some eggs for the week, and then laid down to take a short nap. Wound up sleeping for over 3 hours. The sun was down when I finally woke up! Talk about sleeping the day away.

I almost skipped happily to work today. Last week of the year and my year-end projects are nearly in the can. I am so ready to put all of that behind me. Been working a lot of OT to get it all done. Saturday I worked until 7 pm, went grocery shopping afterwards, and didn't get home until 9 pm. My dog just about flew into my arms when I finally got home. He doesn't like it when I'm gone that long. He reminded me of Dino welcoming Fred Flintsone home from a day at the quarry!

Caramel...yes, I can say BURNOUT! I feel like Jell-O that is only halfway set. Ha! I'm glad you have such good support. It sure helps.

Back to work. Bye y'all. Have a great day.

Good morning all,

Congrats to those that lost weight over the holidays! Hats off to you! I am still afraid to step on the scale - this from a daily stepper! I ran yesterday in the cold. I was finally starting to warm up in the last kilometer of the run. It was -23C, luckily there was no wind. I think I could have used one more layer of clothing - top to bottom. Even my feet were cold, and they rarely get cold running.

Today is even colder. Sigh.

I do have to start logging my food again. I have gotten SO lazy with that. Part of the reason is my unpredictable internet at home, which seems to have settled some since we purchased the new router. However, I find that it doesn't really like the myfitnesspal site. Seems to get stuck and fall off when I try to login. So strange.

I didn't do too bad yesterday - food wise, until I got home and the plate of cookies was sitting on the counter staring me in the face. I have got to get them out of the house! I told my husband to take them to work as I know the guys would love them. If not, will take them to the food bank.

Made a nice turkey pot pie last night. Used broth and lots of nice vegetables and my low cal biscuits for the topping. I also cooked up the turkey carcass and will make more soup. Have been getting better at making soup. For someone that is a fairly decent cook, I could not make a decent soup....the last few attempts have been successful.

Here's to another good day!

40 year old man here.

Thanks for the welcome Caramelgyrlk!
Trying to stay connected here. I'm going tonight to a friend's house in Southern CA for a few days. Hope I can be moderate with my eating when the menu is not entirely up to me. Snacking will probably be the hardest to avoid. Need to keep reminding myself of the motto "Be smart, not strong." To me, it's about choices I make, more than just sheer willpower.
So be smart, folks!
Take care,
AJ

Good afternoon, everyone. I am in need of a kick. Cant seam to get moving.

Hello Everyone,

I'm 42 yrs old with 4 kids, 2 are grown and 2 still at home, 11 and 8 yr old boys. I'm slipping in my weight and my motivation. When I started this back in 2008 my top weight was 260 and I got down to 155 but maintained at 165. I'm now at 190 and feeling unhealthy. In 2010 I was diagnosed with Lupus SLE but for the most part I am healthy. I use to run but my knees just can't take it anymore, I miss it so much, I have completed several 1/2 marathons and one marathon. I love outdoor sports but with winters mean chill I'm about to up my gym membership, with the new year there should be a good deal out there!!
I would like to find support and motivation and be that for others.

Have nice day all!