40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Crosbylee, sorry about your dog, we lost our Mastiff about 5 years ago, I am glad you have another one to love on. It's hard.
Caramel, sorry about your loss too, is raw pasta, just really raw pasta? Don't injure yourself trying to compare or keep up with someone. Do it at your own pace, challenge yourself, but not to the extreme of hurting yourself. I am sure you do it better each time.
Alf, have a nice trip, hope your back feels better so you can enjoy everything.
Kelly sue, it's great they can take your husband to the appointments. Makes it so much easier. I have the high school play this week too. My son is an extra in it, and it's Thurs and fri. night and sat. so it will be a lot of running back and forth the 1/2 hour to and from.
I had my quilt guild retreat over the weekend and had a great time, got a lot of sewing done. Ate a little too many things off the goodie table. I brought a salad for each day, so I didn't do too bad, but it's good to be back home and into my routine. I got a quilt top finished and a linus quilt done and it was just good to be away . My husband came home early today, it's so pretty and nice out. We went on probably the last snowmobile ride and it was really great out. It is going to warm up and rain for a couple days and the snow will be too low.
I hope you all have a great hump day!!!!!

Love the pictures of the creek! I love being outdoors. I'm fairly new to the group and to the app itself so forgive me if I don't know how to maneuver around. I'm hoping to meet some people with similar goals to encourage each other and motivating each other.

@mommylern Way to go!

Welcome newbies. Several of us have only been here for a little while. A lot of motivational posts here, seeing what everyone else does to get active and get the burn on.

Tried to go for a couple of walks tonight but the dog was having nothing to do with walking in the rain today. So have to hope I can get some extra in another day. Tomorrow will be a little difficult as they are providing breakfast for our department. I have no clue what there will be so I am planning to take my own just in case there isn't anything I feel comfortable having.

larrodarro wrote: »

mommylern5 wrote: »

Larro: shower squats? Lmbo I can just see myself falling & breaking something doing that!

I have a big shower and not much time. So the two minutes you have to wait for the water to get warm is when I do my squats. I do 80 a day. I'm not sure how it started, but it works good for me.

Hey whatever works

Morning Kids,

Hope all of you are well this Thursday morning. We are supposed to reach 70 degrees today and I am thrilled.

I did not work out yesterday, as I was entirely too sore from Monday's workout. Starting next week the gym is offering TRX on Wednesdays and I take that for awhile. I am starting to have some pain in my knees and I know it is from squatting with so much weight, lunges, box jumps in conjunction with the running. I have to save my knees for many more years to come. I often have to save myself from myself.....lol

Larro--You truly make your time count. I am sure you have inspired many people to do squats in the shower. As always, great pictures.

KellySue--Glad to read you are still hanging in there.

Beeps--I always look forward to what you are going to post.

Alf--shortly you will be on vacation...enjoy and relax

Sdereski--I await another grandbaby story.

3furballs--I have asked our gym to do a kettleball class. I really hope they do it. I enjoy it when I have a kettle ball circuit in extreme fit .

Jakieunlimited--You are taking the right course by bringing your own meal in case what they have is not what you desire.

Ruby---Thinking about you..Hugs to you

There is a luncheon today for those of us who won awards for various things. I have my own food since the caterers they utilize only offer a vegan option of rice and veggies. You would think with all the food allergies and sensitivities eateries would have a better selection of foods.

I have interval burn and my PT session today.

Have a great day everyone.

Hi All,
Emmalu-great to see you again! Sounds like there are some challenges in life that are wearing you down. You do know that is also a venting forum right? As long as you are taking care of you, you will get through it.
Carmel - as Beeps said, the crossfitter will move on/away. You are killing your workouts and should be so very proud of yourself! I know we all are.
Beeps - good on you for saying something. I too get frustrated when there is too much cardio in a strength class. UGH! That is why I take STRENGTH, as I do enough cardio on my own. As soon as the instructor starts with "or you can jump, to make it harder....", in my head I am saying "pi$$ off", but I just ignore the jumping, hopping comments and concentrate on the weights.
Larro - the pictures you put in my head. OY!
Alf - sincerely hope that back does NOT cause you grief on your vacation.
tracey - bikini fear!? I have bathing suit FEAR!

Went to my workout class yesterday. We used the Bosu ball and weights. Good class! It certainly helps with your core strength and balance - another thing we need as we age.

Eating has been good this past week, as has been my water intake. Well, better with the water, but not great yet.

Bridge tonight, which means Dessert. Will have to make sure I have a real good eating / workout day.

OH - big news!!!! I have booked my vacation - flights / bike rental are done. Now, just to book my first night stay and I am good to fly. The bicycle rental company gave me 20% off, so it helped make my decision a bit easier. Now, to try and get some saddle time. We got a dumping of snow yesterday, so it is not going to happen any time soon.

Big curling bonspiel this weekend. Should be fun. Theme is Redneck...we are going as "The Real Housewives of Redneck County". What I had envisioned and what a couple of the girls are going to do is not the same....thought my idea was much funnier. They want to go sexy/trashy, whereas I wanted go in bear can rollers, house dresses, nylon knee highs and fluffy slippers. But, they're still young and of course they want to go sexy. So, am wearing a fat suit plumber guy and will be the "guy" the housewives are all after. Oh yeah.

sdereski wrote: »

Beeps - good on you for saying something. I too get frustrated when there is too much cardio in a strength class. UGH! That is why I take STRENGTH, as I do enough cardio on my own. As soon as the instructor starts with "or you can jump, to make it harder....", in my head I am saying "pi$$ off", but I just ignore the jumping, hopping comments and concentrate on the weights.

...I always ignore the cardio portion of weight-classes. So, while all the peeps are doing their "clean and press" (with partial squatting....which is CARDIO folks, it is NOT STRENGTH!), I am standing their doing a curl-and-press without moving my lower body AT ALL.

caramelgyrlk wrote: »

Starting next week the gym is offering TRX on Wednesdays and I take that for awhile. I am starting to have some pain in my knees and I know it is from squatting with so much weight, lunges, box jumps in conjunction with the running. I have to save my knees for many more years to come. I often have to save myself from myself.....lol

TRX will be a nice change!

Box jumps - don't ever do them. Just don't. Even the STRONGEST athletes I know, end up breaking an ankle or doing some sort of ligament/knee damage doing these.

Saving the knees is KEY. YOU GOT THIS!

BOOM!

Happy Thursday Cool Kids!
I just read all 121 posts that I missed over the last week. I couldn't believe I didn't check in for that long! Sorry!
My new workout schedule is kicking my butt. I actually stayed home yesterday and worked in my bathrobe and slippers until noon! Totally needed a do-nothing day. It was great.
Today is Thursday, so Hard CORE class at lunch. I'll be at the gym after work too. Today's strength workout is: Kettlebell swings, 1-leg dead lifts, push ups (I use the TRX straps), overhead presses, plank w/ shoulder taps and anti-rotation presses.
Sdereski, your Holland trip sounds like it will be amazing! And northern lights! Those are on my bucket list. I've never seen them. I hear mid-winter is best.
Caramel, you have been anihilating your workouts! Very awesome. Finallyh! Bye bye snow!! So sorry about the loss of your friend. Sending you comfort and strength.
E's Mom, good to see you back on the thread.
Alf, Iceland will be so great! I've only seen pictures from my friend's trip, but it looks gorgeous. She loved it. Said she could easily live there. When my back threatened me recently I did an entire morning of alternating hot pad an ice pack - 20 minutes each. It really helped.
Beeps, thanks for helping me stay focused on lifting heavy things! Yikes - I'm not sure what a box jump is, but I promise not to do it!
Larro, loving the pictures. The comment about unwashed grapes was hysterical. You're definitely an edgy kind of guy. And the kayak!!! Sounds like such fun paddling on the rivers there. I hope you find time between mowing to get on the water.
I'm sorry I can't touch bases with each of you. There's a lot of great energy as always on this thread. So "hi everyone!" I hope you're all having a great day.
Today's goal is lots of water.
:flowerforyou:

alf1163 wrote: »

Are we still talking about Larro and his squats in the buff? LOL

Take care everyone!!!

The new guys deserve the scars that come with that mental image the rest of y'all are living with

Have fun on your cruise.

Hi All~ It's late in the day for me, but several meetings and stuff here at work have been keeping me busy. I did have a phone conference with my husband's team at the rehab today. They all say that he is doing well and hope to have him out of there within the next 30 days- hopefully sooner than later.

Kickboxing tonight. Should be a great time!

Keep on being AWESOME! :awesome:

Good afternoon Kiddies !

Trying to appreciate the little things here. Here's my list for this week....Found a " Fraggle Rock" vhs , " Patch Adams " vhs, and a size 8 skirt ( may be too loose didn't try it on yet ) at the Goodwill yesterday. Love me some Fraggles. Also found progresso soup at the Dollar Tree. Today it's 75 degrees so I worked outside. I even found an old tiger's eye marble out in the yard. Tonight's dinner is already prepared, and tomorrow's pot roast is cooking low and slow.

Re-gained 5 lbs. Still under goal. I blame the sweets. Friend's brought a cake to the bbq last weekend. Sponge cake covered in whip cream/pineapple mixture. I ate most of it myself plus most of the 3 ( 9 oz. ) peanut butter eggs I brought for the family for Easter. You could say I was out of control. Reigning it back in now. So far so good. LOL

E'sMom - I know exactly what you mean. I often feel that way. Hang in there. Just picture Larro doing his shower squats

Tracy - Don't even mention " bikini " LOL. No one wants to see my saggy thighs.

Hello Newbies and welcome.

Caramel - I didn't forget you " You always leave me in awe of your stamina ".

Larro - Love those pictures. Keep them coming.

aaahhhh, Miami, Alf, that sounds amazing. I wish I was enjoying that sunshine.

I have been hanging on and trying to find more motivation. Did plant my inside garden seeds and have quite a few that have come up. It is really great to see some green foliage and life coming through. Those of you who live in the winter climates can relate. The last couple weeks it seems work has taken over and I am sad to say I have not made exercise a priority. Work has been profitable and have had a great sales month Just need to get more serious about making myself schedule time for my health

Great reading all your posts and motivating workouts!!!!!

Just checked my weight and I know if I wouldn't have broken down and had the snack I did before bed I would be down more. Lost 2.8 lbs this past week. Total is now 8.6 lbs.

Happy Friday Kids

Hope all of you are well.

KellySue--I am glad to read about your hubby. I know you are thrilled.

Ruby70--Perhaps your planting and us dancing in cheerleading outfits for you will motivate you (smile).... You can do it. I have confidence in you. This journey comes with its highs and lows.

Beeps--I hope you are not too hung over and ready to lift heavy today.

Larro--I am glad each of you told me to chill out to save my knee. The pain was so bad on Tuesday, I wanted immediate surgery to make it stop. That is when I knew I had to make a change.

Jackieunlimed--Congrats on your loss. Happy for you.

Alf--Have a great time

Sdereski--Please keep us posted on the bonspiel...I would love to see you dressed as a plumber..I hope you have a great time.

Emmalou---Everyday is not peachy, and when you are down and out that is the time to reach out even more. Support is not only warranted in good times, you need most in bad times. It is safe to say with most of us in our 40's we have many badges of honor aka LIFE. We are here for you.

Kate-- I was just starting to wonder where you were and if you were ok.

I have 2.6 more pounds in which I will have lost the 10 pounds that I had regained. I lost a little over 2 pounds this week. After that 10-15 in which I hope to have finished by May. I am sick of these last stubborn pounds. I am so sore from Interval Burn and my PT Session. Interval burn is my 3rd week taking it and I sweat more in that 30 minute class than I do in my 60minute ones. I love it nonetheless and it's a challenge for me, which I love.

Have a great weekend everyone.