40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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!

Hey Cool Kids, sorry I have been missing in action with posting. My work life has been out of control and add to the holiday craziness as everyone has been talking about had me fighting to stay in control with working out and eating right. I managed to avoid a lot of junk and when I did eat something unhealthy I stayed in control with it. The two things I have managed to do well is log my food (yes even the splurges) and my work outs.
Caramel - thanks for keeping me in mind. I have been working out consistently and have joined a new gym and gained a trainer who has been kicking my butt.
Beeps & Sdereski I am right there with ya, trying to rev up every one of my efforts - nutrition and excercising, nothing extreme
Larro - looks like you been having fun with mom.
Kelly - I will keep you and the hubby in my prayers that he gets better
Welcome aboard Melanie,
debSmit, Amy and goalie.
Melanie thanks for the inspiring story, it helps to hear others challenges so we don't keep whining and complaining about our own small challenges that pale in comparison to what you have come through.
KellySue - looks like the new home is coming along.
I have missed all of the sharing and now maybe with the holidays behind us we can re-energize and keep moving through this journey of life.
Caramel I completed 40 minutes of the elliptical and interval running on the treadmill as well as did some lunges at work with a co-worker who wants to lose weight. So we have commited to doing some type of exercise at least every 3-4 hrs since we are sedentary for the most part. So I guess I'll see if we can keep that challenge up.
Talk to everyone tomorrow.

good morning all,
Yesterday was a bust. I had lower back pain all day yesterday and sure enough have come down with an infection. I have a doctor's appointment Monday morning, so am drinking lots of water to help flush my system. Another reason why I was so tired.
I was just getting ready to go to bed at 7:30 when my son called and came for a visit with my granddaughter. She was asking to come visit.
Had a good night's sleep.

It was bitter cold yesterday (-36C) and today it is -9C with major winds. We've had such huge fluctuation temps this year...no wonder so many are sick.

Kate, my heart breaks when I read about Josie's tantrums - for both of you. Hopefully, you both will have a good day today.
I do believe every family has their degree of dysfunction, so you are not alone there Kate.

Larro - that's a whole lot of junk! "One man's treasures are another man's junk".... I too would be happy with $113 thank you very much!

Mzklutch - great job logging and staying in control of your eating! (*)

Beeps - way to work it!

Welcome Brandon, AJ, It3ag4s; Running and joemac!

Happy New Year's Eve everyone. We are going to a small house party - very casual, but with good friends.
Cheers!