40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Just turned 46. Goal would be to take off 25# this year - but after just a few runs, I have developed some significant plantar fascitis - possibly something worse. I guess at this age, I am going to have to pay more attention to avoiding injury.

Hey everybody. I did my morning cardio, but wimped out of any walking once I got to work. I've been on a reading jag again, and wanted to get right into the next book. My sleep and everything else suffers when I do this. Last night I turned my lamp off at 0200. The bad thing is I started another book after supper, so tonight may be more of the same.

Welcome to all the new guys. I'm with Beeps on the avatar. Looking at the upper two thirds of a snowman leaves something to be desired.

We had another day of Florida's famed liquid sunshine today. The rainy season is here for sure.

Hope everyone is well,

Larro

Hi all, well, we are all back on a restart or refresh month. I too have started a 30 day clean eating and workout challenge. Clean eating and working out for 5 - 6 days / wk for a min of 30 min. This would have been a walk in the park for me a couple of years ago, but now, it will truly be a challenge.

Went for a walk on Saturday and a nice snowshoe yesterday. It was COLD!

Larro - the picture is beautiful. My front yard is Lake Superior and with this bitter cold, you can barely see it for the steam coming off it. The back, like Beeps, is covered in 3 feet of snow.

Have a good day!

Happy Monday everyone. I hope all of you are well and in good spirits.

I am under the weather and this cold is NASTY and has me sleeping more than I would like to. Not sure if I will make it to gym tonight.

Welcome all newbies. I hope all of you stay for the ride. We are a cool group.

Have a great day.

Happy firts Monday Cool Kids!

E's Mom, way to start the new year! I agree that making your own food is critical for controlling calories. It's not easy to find time to make everything from scratch, that's admirable!

Caramel, so sorry to hear you've got a nasty bug. Ugh! Take a night of from the gym. Maybe make yourself a veggie juice? I thought of your vegan journey when a co-worker brought in an old memory from the '90s. Back in my militant vegan days I made up a cookbook to sell at the Environmental Center where I worked during college. She strangely had one, and when she cracked it open and saw my name she brought it in to work. Wow. That was almost 20 years ago. The recipes still look good though! I hope you feel better soon.

Larro, that looks wet! The yard, not the omellet. That looked great! I heard about Stew this morning too, sad thing, and I don't listen to sports at all, but he was known and loved.

Sdereski, your January plan sounds smart! I think I'll join you. The image of a steamy Superior is amazing.

Savage, I agree that having a work schedule helps keep you out of trouble. It's the same for me!

Beeps! You continue to rock, and amen on the fights not worth fighting! Sometimes you just have to make space, or calorie bank or something, to fit in the necessary chocolate, or chips, or whatever keeps you sane.

Mz, nice to hear your DH is home with you, and you're both thawed out. Enjoy the gym and the girlie TV shows!

Kate, I can't even imagine having a young kid now, you must be superwoman! You might be my hero.

Gorgeous NorCal weekend here. Rode both my 250 and Buttercup, and learned how to balance a wheel. Paddled all around my ocean playground on Sunday. A bit lively and lots of bumpy fun.

B has been living with me full time since his accident in August, and last night he headed home to prepare for his first day back to work after 5 months! Of course I'll miss him, but that also means I won't feel compelled to make full dinners on weeknights either, so hopefully that will help me keep the cals in check.

KS, thinking about you and hubby. Hope all is well.

Here's to a great start to the new year! :flowerforyou:

Good evening everyone, I finally am able to sit down and post. I had a very emotionally challenging day and I don't know why but I did manage to make it to the gym still. I am constantly reminding myself I am on a journey and eventually I will get to a destination that I can appreciate. I just want this body to get in gear and change. Lol.
Looks like everyone is trying to reignite the fire and drive to keep on going. This is a challenge if ever I have seen one but I refuse to quit fighting.
Well that's it for now, I am tired, soaking in the tub and getting ready for bed for some much needed sleep. Good night.

Good Morning all,

Beeps, that is a well laid out plan, and I know you will stick to it as best you can. You always do.

Mzklutch - congrats on still making it to the gym after your trying day. That does show commitment and probably helped you feel a little better. I hope.

mlp - welcome. I get the swing shift thing as I worked it for 5 years. Your body won't know what normal is. It's important to try and keep your eating as "normal" as possible.

Curious - welcome back! I must say, I love your life! It sounds almost idyllic to me.

Made it to the gym yesterday and took part in an exercise class. So, ran 2 easy miles while waiting for class to start, then 45 min body blast workout.
This morning, I got up and did some PiYo - felt good to stretch it all out. Have to curl tonight, so the two combined will equal today's workout.
Eating was good as well. Have my food packed for today to help keep it clean. Thankfully, all the junk in our work kitchen is GONE!

Good morning kids. mlp, I work shift and it sucks for eating right, I do 12 hour days and nights, I make sure to pack all of my own meals and on nights I am more of a snacker so I take healthy snacks. I also don't take money to work so I am not tempted to order out or hit the vending machine. It is difficult but doable!

I got the go ahead from my chiropractor to start back at they gym this week!!!!!! I can try the bike and some light weights...so excited! I hope everything goes well and my sciatica doesn't flare up!

Sounds like everyone is on track! Larro that omelette looks delish!

Hi, I would like to join this group as well. I am 47 and need to loose at least 50 pounds. I am back in college and in my 3rd semester. I do a lot of studying and not enough exercise. that is about to change. I started walking today, again

Hey Everybody.

Wow, we just keep growing. Welcome to all the new guys. Good luck in your journeys. My best advice for weight loss is stir-fry veggies. I love them, so it made it easier, but making them a major part of my daily diet enabled me to lose 65 pounds in about 8 months.

Glad to hear most everybody got a workout in, even though life is still crazy. I hope it gets less so.

I did my shopping on Friday, so I'm skipping my trip to town today. Margie has been after me to get down to the graveyard and sink the flowers she puts out. Even though they are weighted, they keep getting knocked over and drug around by something or somebody. I had wanted to do some trim work before I did it, and I have time today, so I guess I had better get it done in the interest of domestic tranquility. It is a windy and cool 58F here, so I had better bundle up.

I got my cardio and breakfast behind me, so I should get dressed and get some work done. But Mzklutch's soaking in the tub last night reminded me how good a tub of hot water would feel. I went to the library yesterday and stocked up on books, and only got halfway though with the one I started last night, so it is calling my name as well. A good book and a tub of hot water, or the string trimmer at the graveyard? That is the question.

Larro

....larrodarro, you are right! I need to add "stir fry veggies" into our constant menus.

I am sooooo sick of raw veggies!

Hi Kids. Hope you are well and in good spirits.

We had the first storm of 2015. Schools were first on a 2 hour delay to only come back and close. It is very cold and icy out. For those of you that experiencing the cold and snow you have my sympathy.

I texted my PT and a few classmates to tell them I would not be at the gym. It was nice to get responses to make sure I was ok. I only miss the gym in DIRE emergencies. That is my outlet for stress and a focal point of my life. I was bummed out a bit about being away but know I will make up for it in another day or so.

Beeps--Solid plan you have. You really are an inspiration to me. Lifting heavy is reaping results for me. I have confidence in you no matter what plan you lay out.

Sdereski--same goes for you, you have done it before and you can do it again. You inspire me with running because you make it sound so easy and such an adventure.

KellySue--You are a pillar of strength as you keep enduring despite the trials you are facing. You keep coming and let us know how you are making out. We are not only here for the good, we are here for the bad and the ugly. Here is hug for you..hmmmm

Mzklutch--I am so happy you went to the gym despite how bad you felt. I hope you really appreciate unleashing your negative feelings to the gym. When you unleash at the gym, you really do feel better afterwards.

Larro--Enjoy your tub and book. After all the work you do, it is time to unwind.

CG--You truly kick butt. I love to hear about your bike riding. I really aspire to have my motorcycle license by or during summer. I would love some tips and tricks.

EmmaLou--Great job about the Y. I hope you enjoy it and continue to go.

Has anyone heard from Ruby? I miss her.

Welcome to the newbies. I hope all of you stick around. We are a great group..

If I forgot anyone, I apologize.

Have a great day.

caramel - you inspire ME!

I do miss some of the old posters...emmalou? Alf? ...and there were MORE dudes on here before! Where did all the 40+ dudes go?!?!

Happy Tuesday Cool Kids,
We continue to have nice weather here on the Redwood Coast. Had a nice bike ride into work this morning. Can't wait until it starts getting light again though. It's tough to leave and come home in the dark.

Kate, I bet you'd love a Vespa. They are sooo cute!
Beeps, solid plan. I especially like the part about no eating after supper. That's a critical time. Keep lifting!
Sdereski, we have a mutual fan club going! I swoon at the thought of living on Lake Superior! And snowshoeing! And curling! Running in the snow! It all sounds fabulous.
Amyrlin, glad to hear you got the green light from your Chiro! Have fun at the gym!
KS, so good to hear from you. Hang in there, and reach out when you can. {hugs}
Welcome Dina and pbnett!
Have to run to a meeting, then switch pages and finish checking in with you all...

Love the title!
I need support in a major way. Met with my dietician yesterday and it was bad results. But I am ready the make this life change!!!