40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Here is an old folks joke you guys might like.


A farmer stopped by the local mechanics shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn't do it while he waited, so he said he didn't live far and would just walk home.

On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by the feed store and picked up a couple of chickens and a goose. However, struggling outside the store he now had a problem - how to carry his entire purchases home.

While he was scratching his head he was approached by a little old lady who told him she was lost. She asked, 'Can you tell me how to get to 1603 Mockingbird Lane?'

The farmer said, 'Well, as a matter of fact, my farm is very close to that house I would walk you there but I can't carry this lot.'
The old lady suggested, 'Why don't you put the can of paint in the bucket. Carry the bucket in one hand, put a chicken under each arm and carry the goose in your other hand?'

'Why thank you very much,' he said and proceeded to walk the old girl home. On the way he says 'Let's take my short cut and go down this alley. We'll be there in no time.'

The little old lady looked him over cautiously then said, 'I am a lonely widow without a husband to defend me.. How do I know that when we get in the alley you won't hold me up against the wall, pull up my skirt, and have your way with me?'

The farmer said, 'Holy smokes lady! I'm carrying a bucket, a gallon of paint, two chickens, and a goose. How in the world could I possibly hold you up against the wall and do that?'

The old lady replied, 'Set the goose down, cover him with the bucket, put the paint on top of the bucket, and I'll hold the chickens.

So three weeks in..... 10 pounds and a full dress size..... so went dress shopping for upcoming cruise at my favorite store with a discount outlet.... $159 dress for $35..... in a full size smaller..... definitely a good day!

Happy Friday Everyone!!!

What's up all. I'm 45 & been at this for awhile...starting with a wedding in October, I kinda slacked off over the holidays...result: 8 lb gain. Starting Dec 26th I started the militant tracking & workouts, and am now down 10 lbs from there & .5 lb under goal (169.)

TRACKING WORKS!

Happy Friday kids....

I tend to shy away when I am not myself.

We are expecting another storm tonight which will run into tomorrow. I do not believe in rushing time as it is fast enough without wishing, yet I am ready for winter to be over already. SHEESH!!!!!!

Welcome newbies. I hope you stick around and get some cool kid support.

Have a great weekend everyone.

I sent a request. Not sure if it went through. I would like to join the group. Please add me.

Hey Kid's !
Dropped another pound. 3 pounds under my initial goal.
Managed to alter a few of my clothes last night. Nice to have a few more things that fit.

Took Josie to the Doctor's Wednesday. She is referring her to a counselor. She said we had been doing everything right so far. She's hoping a counselor will be able to teach Josie some coping skills. Tantrum's shouldn't last an hour long. Don't give in.
She had another hour long one today. I was returning an unwanted waffle iron we received for Christmas. The gifter couldn't be bothered to bring me the receipt after I asked several weeks ago. So I guess I'm just ungrateful. I only got $8.40 for it. So if anyone wants a fancy waffle maker Kohl's has that one on sale in store. It was on sale for $29.99 on their website.
I really dislike returning things. Stores always cheat you out of what was paid. My m.i.l. took back a shirt she had brought Josie and only received $3.00 with her gift receipt.

We are dog sitting again. All weekend and some next week while my neighbor has a mass removed.

Anyway...
Larro - your the only person I know who eats green beans for breakfast. LOL. Funny joke !

Kelly Sue - I love that you are so upbeat with all the stress in your lives. I continue to pray for you. Love the picture.

Hello Newbies ! I'll check back later. I need a nap.

Kate7294 wrote: »

Hey Kid's !
Dropped another pound. 3 pounds under my initial goal.
Managed to alter a few of my clothes last night. Nice to have a few more things that fit.

That is awesome!

Happy Friday Cool Kids!
Enjoying a busy day at work. Have a couple of meetings to plan & lead. Rode the bicycle in again this morning. So pretty. I saw a barn owl! Love those guys. Fridays are my decadent days -- B & I have manhattans and play cribbage. It's nice to have traditions.

Caramel, I hope you stay warm through the storm. Hope you're finding peace over there.
SkpTex, no need to get invited, just jump into the conversation!
Kate, wow! Under goal. Good thing you have altering skills. I never did learn to sew. I hope the counselor is a good fit for Josie.
Beeps, the IF routine sounds interesting. I can already feel my resistance when I think about trying it, so there must be something there for me to learn! Have fun lifting tomorrow.
Larro, the joke was pretty funny ! Love the pic of the bike at the river. Your approach the the jump rope was brilliant!
Ruby! Hi!
KS, that pic is over the top cute. Happy Friday to you. So glad the gym is keeping you engaged!
Alf, I've done the ripped in 30 workouts a few times, and they are butt-kickers! Good work out!
Canadian, how's the new eliptical?
Mindful, it sounds like you've got a great set up for working out at home!
Kim_m, it's so hard when you want to eat everything. Totally know that feeling. How are you doing?
riekjeb, how are things in the Netherlands?

Welcome to all the other newbies, and "hi" to the rest of you cool kids.

Tomorrow is supposed to be nice here, so definitely some Buttercup time.

Alf, i try to workout between 11 am and 12:30 pm....so, at the end of my 16-hour fasting period, I lift, and then I eat.

I think IF is soooo different for everyone! Try and move with your own natural rhythm. If you aren't hungry in the evenings, but love to eat at breakfast time and lunchtime, try to fast from 3:30 pm to 6:30 am, for eg. If lunchtime is rushed for you, why not only eat breakfast and supper....skip lunch altogether.



I skipped my cardio workout today. Just too much stuff goin' on.

I had to go in to work early this morning, so I did my AM cardio at 9:00PM tonight. I would have loved to take a day off, but spice cake.

Larro

I'd like to join! I am 43 with three kiddles and a supportive (new) husband. I am a lifelong runner who has added weight lifting during the last year. For the last few years, I've trained for a half marathon at some point during the year and have ended up with back issues/frustrated. This year, I've decided to get back to basics. I'm running one 5K per quarter, focusing on whittling down my time. I'm putting in some more time in the gymto strengthen my core and target certain muscles (glutes? just learning this) so my hips, knees and back aren't taking all the stress.

I'm not super-careful about what I eat, but I am trying to drop about 20 pounds to make the running easier on my body. Not sure if I'll succeed - never been very good with dieting. I'm happy to receive - and give! - support ...

id love to join. how do you join a group in here? sorry, i don't often go into the discussions but i have just started to for additional support.