40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

shotsonme2000 wrote: »

@JackieUnlimited it's all good. I watch the ingredients closely. Actually the real challenge is sodium. I can't believe how much sodium is in everything. I'm searching the net constantly for recipes. I'm getting healthier but it's costing me more money LOL

Right?!? Sodium is a monster! Store bought soups seem to be the worst. Even the good organic ones with pronounceable ingredients. I have to stick with home-prepared food to stay within calorie and sodium limits.
As for the cost, it is hard to see the bigger monthly bill for quality food. It's kind of a leap of faith that it will ultimately cost us much much more - both monetarily and quality of life - to feed ourselves poorly. I bought a CSA farm share this year, and am looking forward to the weekly bounty of lively food!

I am trying to figure out if I can squeeze in a lifting workout today. Maybe. In any event, I have one hour to walk outside this evening while daughter is at lacrosse practice. So, that's decent.

Tummy bloat is GONE, which means bodyfat loss can OFFICIALLY begin (now). BOOM!

Happy Thursday Cool Kids!

Got my but to the gym at 5 this morning, and so glad I did. HC again at lunch. I've finally re-adjusted to the time zone, so fell much more rested. Thank goodness, because being tired makes me think I'm hungry. Craving energy I guess.

Nick, good perspective to keep an eye on the trends, and reacting when you realize you're self-destructing!

3furballs, I hope you keep well! I've not used oil of oregano before, does it really help?

Larro, the tub has always been one of my favorite reading spots!

Alf, it's a good thing, at least, that you didn't get sick until after all of the fun. Hope you recover quickly.

Natalie, I'm with you. Back to being diligent about weighing, measuring, and pre-logging! I love bean soup, btw. Thanks for sharing.

Larro, your recipe sounds good too! And now your smile will be even more dazzling.

E's Mom, I agree with everyone else. Walking rules! Keep it up.

Beeps, I thought of you this morning when I chose the heavier kettlebell!

Caramel, I got wired just reading your post! LOL! You go girl!

Be amazing today everyone!

Thanks to Everyone that has shared their advise. It is clear to me that I do need to account for the extra pounds. If nothing else to be honest with myself. I have always told my children if you are not honest with anybody else in this world be honest with yourself. I guess that it is time to take my own advise. I have also made a promise to myself that I am going to the farmers market this weekend and I am going to do a food prep this weekend. Baby Steps!

You guys are the BEST!!!!!

alf1163 wrote: »

gam3rguy wrote: »

43 here (don't know about "cool" though). registered for my first Spartan race in July, 'bout a week-ish before I'm 44! uh-oh!!

A Spartan race? I think that makes you pretty cool!!!!! Welcome!

thanks. training hard. hope I don't faceplant into the mud right out of the gate. :P

Hey kids! It's been a busy week. Had a small gain after my trip and still dealing with that. I plan to get the pics on line soon. Bought some neat stuff and it was a good time. Glad to see everyone is doing well. Looking forward to the weekend. Have a great one!!

Hey kids of the cool variety! Just managed to have a quick catch up of the past few pages...

Hope everyone is well, and all suffering from illnesses/injuries are on the mend!

Lovely photos from Alf, Larro, alishaspringle, curious and Kelly Sue. Emmalusmom - your granddaughter is so cute! Alf - loving your new avatar pic as well.

I'm with you all on the accountability front as well - I even weighed 7 Dorritos the other day, to make sure I got the calories correct (at least I can now stop at 7 - hubby had a massive sharing bag that I would have wolfed down with him a few months ago!).

On an unrelated note... I have finally figured how to get MFP to register decimal weight values - I was using the UK norm of stones and pounds, but MFP rounded up my pounds entries (e.g. a number ending in 6.6 was rounded up to 7 - grrrr), but I realised it doesn't do this if using pounds only so now I can track my weight more accurately. You learn something new everyday

Furballs, the recipe calls for dry beans 16 bean soup comes in a bag with all the mixed beans and a dry seasoning pack that I didn't use. I followed the recipe like she said and my crock pot must of cooked faster because at the point I needed to put in the carrot and celery in my beans were done. So, by the time the veg was done the beans were very soft. Good flavor though, just need to adjust the timing. I am taking some to a widowed lady who's a family friend who doesn't cook much any more. My hubby ate it, but wasn't his favorite. I liked it a lot. Let me know if it works out for you.
I figured the ham bone is pretty much headed for the trash if I didn't try this, and beans are really cheap. Makes a very inexpensive meal. I wish the rest of the family liked it.
I have some picky eaters.

Alf - sorry about the project. Maybe it will be a blessing ...
Good job Gam!
Dreary weather and a bit of a cold but enjoying my new job. Looking forward to starting our seeds and hoping for spring. Using puppy coming as an excuse to get on that spring cleaning. i don't want her getting into anything bad for her.
Happy Friday everyone!

Ok, my Friday pic is not your normal Happy Friday- my dear friend took this picture at Christmas time and I just got to see it for the first time yesterday and had to share:



She is a very talented photographer, and I am not ashamed to say, I am one proud Grammy!

I did some interval this morning and did legs and abs. Off to see hubby tomorrow after getting a much needed haircut/color. I am off until Wednesday after that. I have to get some stuff cleared away still from my move and make sure the house is in order before hubby comes home. Insurance is up on the 24th of this month, so they are planning on discharging him before then. He is doing well besides so he is just about ready anyway. Very exciting!

Have a great day all!

Well I'm starting to get twitchy, no working out for three days now! I've stayed home sick today, fever, body aches, massive headache. Hoping a day of rest clears it up and I'm good to go tomorrow, suppose to do kettlebell, kickboxing and 45 min spin for a YMCA fund raiser, can't be sick!

KellySue that is an adorable picture! Glad your hubby is finally coming home. I haven't been here for his whole journey but what I've seen indicates some of the hardship you guys have been through and perseverance it takes to overcome it.

Curious, other people and their food and a horrible derailment on good intentions! My husband always has treats in the house, the best I can do is try and get him to get stuff I don't particularly care for and then hide it so I can't see it!

Emmalu, have fun with meal prep, I'm hit and miss on that, need to be more hit than miss!

Alf, sorry about the project, hopefully it turns out to be one door closed and two more opened.

Nick, I have no puppy as an excuse to spring clean, but man I need to get my butt in gear, so many ideas, so little ambition!

I find by the time I get home from work, workout and make the lunches for the next day, etc. I have no ambition. 9:00-10:30 is my me time, read a book, watch a non kids friendly show or surf the net. Now hubby is home so maybe come summer we'll kick each others but ts in gear.

While everyone is TGIF-ing, I'm getting ready for work. Friday is my Tuesday. So, y'all have a good weekend and remember to tip your servers and bartenders!

Good Evening Cool Kids. I have the night off. Which I don't really like, but what can you do? It's been slow so far this year with too many Friday nights off. Not as many weddings as most springs. {I guess it's a good thing Margie doesn't mind me being a house husband while it's so slow}

I worked in the garden until lunch, and haven't done much of anything since. Other than fixing lunch and supper, and the associated cleanups. I did get up at 0500 this morning. Not to go workout like you guys, but because I couldn't get back to sleep when Margie got up. You guys are some kind of devoted to do that. Me and early mornings don't mix too well.

Kelly Sue, great picture of Jake. I know you are excited to have hubby home soon.

Jackie, love the shirt. You are looking great.

Betty, I work nights and weekends, so I'm right there with you. Friday night is my Monday morning. Except I got this one off.

Nick, a big pan of mac and cheese can be scary. At almost every family reunion at the Civic Center {where I work}, you can count on at least one pan of it. I try to walk away.

Curious, hope you are riding by now. I saw a little trail bike at Tractor Supply Co for $699. I know it's made for kids, but since I'm down to 170 pounds, I think it would do to putt putt around the Larro Ranchero on.

E's Mom, good luck at the farmer's market. I waste too much to use fresh veggies {unless they are out of my garden}. I use frozen unless I'm going to cook it within a day or two of when I buy it. And since I go to town once a week. . . .

Crosby, hope you don't have any of the crazy weather that was going on last night. I need rain, but I don't want it if it comes with twisters.

Shots, I weigh {every day} when I get up in the morning. After I use the bathroom and before I eat or drink anything. Good luck in reaching your goal.

3furballs, as crazy as it sounds, when I'm at work is my me time. Here at the house I never seem to have time for anything. On a long Saturday at the office it is not uncommon for me to read a couple of books.

Alf, Caramel, Beeps, Ruby and anyone else I missed, hello.

Welcome to the new guys.

Here are the numbers for the week: 20.6% Body Fat, 32.7 BMI & 169.9 Pounds. Not too good a week as far as getting back toward my goal weight. I lost 2.1 pounds for the week. Too much garden and much stir-fry and too little calories.

Hope everyone has a good weekend,

Larro

I side dressed everything in the garden this morning, including these birdhouse gourds.