40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

Is this negative person actually a toxic person? I eliminate toxic people from my life. And, I diminish, greatly, any time spent with "negative" people.

Ruby I agree with Beeps 100%! Limit time with negativity. If they don't build you up and support you why take that into yourself? Do something to get away from that during the day. Go for a walk or a run, listen to music something to change the day for you.

Caramel-take care of the leg. Glad it wasn't worse.
Getting a bit stronger. Still working from home but at least I'm able to work. Have to- it is tax season.

Hey Ruby even try taking 10 minutes and walk up and down the stairs. I've done that a couple of times in the past. By the time I was done my legs felt like rubber and I was so tired I couldn't remember what I was upset about. Until I went back to my desk. But then I didn't really care.

I would love to join this group. I'm 49 and have had a constant battle with my weight but the past 3 years have been particularly horrific...I've gained almost 20#. I'm miserable!!!!
Today I decided....before I eat it....I must log it!!!! That's my 1st step.

Good Morning Cool Kids.

I've got office relief today, just not sure yet how early I'm going in. My cleaning lady called in sick, so I'm turning and burning, trying to fit a whole morning of cleaning into a couple of hours. No time to respond to everyone, but as always, you guys rock. Keep up the good work.

Welcome to the new guys and hello to everyone else. Hope you guys have a good day.

Larro

PS: Happy April Fools Day.

Well I have made it into week three of walking. It was cut a little short yesterday due to the weather. It only took one lighting strike and I was done for the day. And then found out later that a lady in my state got hit by lighting yesterday.

I have been telling myself no snacking after 8pm and it has been working well so far. I am just trying to make little steps right now. But I am feeling better about myself and the effort that I am making.

Kelly - I continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

Allen - I hope that you continue to keep getting better.

Caramel - Take it easy on yourself. I am happy that things were not worse for you.

Beeps - Keep your chin up and remind yourself of all that you have already accomplished. And it doesn't hurt that you already look amazing! BOOM!

Curious - Are you okay? You always check up on me.

Larro - I hope that life is treating good my friend. My husband and I are going to be in PC in July.

Ruby - Don't let others negativity bring you down. Choose other things to focus your energy on.

sederski - I just love the pictures. It really looks like you had a blast!

Hey Kids,

Hope all of you are well and plugging away.

Ruby--I avoid whining/negative people at all cost. When a person insists on being negative I ALWAYS tell them the positive side of it. Almost always they no longer seek my company or when they need a boost of positive energy and motivation to come to me. Life is difficult enough and to have someone weighing you down like you ate a pot of spaghetti is NOT WELCOMED. Yes things happen in life and a person needs to vent and get it off their chest, yet when it is day in and day out it is EXHAUSTING/DRAINING. Do all you can to stay away or POSITIVE HIM/HER TO THE POINT THEY CAN NO LONGER STAND IT. I would love to see a pic of the eagles. I like how you are staying active. Active does not always involve the gym, you can get exercise in other ways.

Beeps--How are you doing? Perhaps a lift challenge of some sort can mix things up for you. I also wondered if you had the time to start a woman's lifting group. I bet you would be great at it.

Emmalou--OMG sorry about the person who was struck by lightning. I am glad you are ok and knew when to take your leave.

Nickph--I am also more productive at home versus being in the office. Please keep us posted about the puppy. There is nothing cuter than a puppy. What kind of truck did you end up getting? I hope your snow leaves you soon. I had enough of it during our Winter season.

Larro-As usual the road runner is busy.

KellySue-Great job on the kickboxing. That took willpower to pass your house. You are my HERO for sure.

CrosbyLee-Glad to see you back.

AllenPriest--Hope you are recovering

SDERESKI and CG--Are you both ok? Haven't seen anything from you in a bit. Thinking about you...HUGS!!!!!

Kate--where did you go?

I want to thank all of you for caring enough to wish me well about my leg. I am a person that the little things mean so much. I cried a little yesterday because I could not work out, but I am grateful that my leg is not broke. The doc said no lunges or running but I can do upper body workouts. I have to adapt temporarily for a few weeks. The doctor said she was really shocked my back was not injured considering the way I twisted myself to grab the bannister. I credit that to working out and lifting as the soreness to my back was just like a workout.

Have a great day everyone.

caramelgyrlk wrote: »

The day would not be complete if I did not tell you that I found out that I am pregnant at 43 years old......

Oh by the way.....APRIL FOOLS....

!!!!! LOL!

Well I decided Monday night that my knee felt back to normal so I gave my 85lb 9 year old a piggy back up the stairs. Then last night we did pistols, slow/fast kicks and froggie jumps aanndd now my knee is sore again. Still got to kettlebell for 6am. Last morning class since hubby starts days next week!

How on Earth do you all keep up?!?

I'd like to respond to everyone, but lately I only have time to lurk. I'm still rooting for you all, though!

I'm light on exercise today, but I figure it's okay because tomorrow I chaperone 5 eighth grade girls walking all over Washington DC. I'm pretty sure that will provide more than my typical workout. And that I will be exhausted by the 11:00 return time.

Happy Hump Day!

Good Morning. New to MFP and I found your thread and loved it. I look forward to reading some posts later today.
Becca

Good morning to all. Can't believe April is here, still quite a bit of snow on the ground here, and supposed to be some cold and stormy weather the next few days. I finally got some Easter decorations out and put up yesterday, it has snuck up on me this year. Today I need to go get groceries and some Easter basket goodies. I have a few quilts that I need to quilt for my customers too this week. It is a busy week for me, but I have been making myself do my exercising done first. Hopefully it will get nicer outside soon and the mud dry up so we can get walking outside too. Monday night I went with 3 friends about 2 1/2 hours south to see a nationally known quilter do a lecture and trunk show. It was really neat to hear and see all that. I even saw a couple ladies I used to be in a guild with 20 years ago who were there.

Caramel, so sorry to hear about your leg, so glad it's not broken. You need to just be patient, not over do it, and try to maintain what you've done so far with your food and upper body and allow yourself to heal. Don't be discouraged about it. Be thankful it's not worse, and patient for the healing of it.
Kelly sue so glad your husband is doing so well and will be home soon.
I am a little worried about all the Easter food. People expect certain foods we always have to be there, I don't want to derail anything, it's been so slow to loose this 21 lbs and have more to go.
Well, I just had my dog barking that someone was here, I am still in my workout bra shirt thing and was not too excited about it, but it was out mail lady dropping a box on our porch. I had bought some paper pantographs I use on my quilting machine from someone who went to a computerized machine. that's what it was, I am so excited!!!!! Now I want to go play!!!!
Have a great day everyone.

Kickboxing got cancelled. The instructor is not feeling well.

3furballs wrote: »

Well I decided Monday night that my knee felt back to normal so I gave my 85lb 9 year old a piggy back up the stairs. Then last night we did pistols, slow/fast kicks and froggie jumps aanndd now my knee is sore again.

....you are a slow learner!!