40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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CG yes I am very much looking forward to warmer days. Have an extra long weekend coming in May. Head winds of 20mph you would have burned a long if calories for sure! Good for you staying visible & safer!
I have taken to eating my dinner much much later in the day than I normally would, mostly due to running after work. Wasn't really hungry last night but knew if I didn't eat some protein I would have woken up in the middle of the night looking to binge big time! So weighing in Friday could be interesting or scary I'm not sure which.0 -
Hello 40+ Club!!! This is the first post of the new thread!!! Hope you like the title!!! Thank Chris (whoheis) or complain if you dont like it. LOL
For those who would like to join: We are a group of 40+ (40 yrs and older) peope who like to stay healthy by eating clean, exercising, etc. We support each other by providing health info, giving each other ideas on how to be healthy as we get older. Feel free to join the conversation. We usually report our weightloss/ weight gain, inches lost, struggles, goals, etc on Fridays.
What are your fitness/health goals for this year??? For me, I have started a new lifting program, New Rules of Lifting for Women. I am on my second week. My goal is to become stronger, lose fat, get leaner. I overdid it (not surprising to me) during the Holidays so I have to lose a few pounds and inches...I also want to focus on my nutrition, especially increasing my protein consumption. I am a Zumba Instructor and will of course continue with teaching my 4 classes a week.
Have a great day!!!!! :flowerforyou:
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Those dishes are cute, larro.
My husband and I have been toying with the idea of choosing a new china pattern. The one we have has been discontinued and it has been on our table for 20+ years. Change might be good!
(Although, for sure, NO SQUARE PLATES! As pretty as they look, I just keep reading how terrible they are for every other "plate" purpose!)0 -
Someone, many posts ago, asked what the Daily Burn is - I'm finally going to answer! It is a subscription workout streaming website/app/service. I'm horrible about going to a gym (it takes too long), get bored with my own routines (right-brained) and need encouraging options for cardio (my nemesis). I'm really pleased with Daily Burn's variety and quality of workouts; it's certainly better than my local YMCA. And at $10 a month with no gas costs or travel time, I may stick with it for a while. Y'all can check it out at DailyBurn.com (or not!).
And my scale had me down 1.25 lbs over the last week. Woot!0 -
Those dishes are cute, larro.
My husband and I have been toying with the idea of choosing a new china pattern. The one we have has been discontinued and it has been on our table for 20+ years. Change might be good!
(Although, for sure, NO SQUARE PLATES! As pretty as they look, I just keep reading how terrible they are for every other "plate" purpose!)
I like paper plates. LOL
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@webbeyes, I agree with you to a certain point. Unfortunately not all parents act in the best interest of their children and will not teach their children right from wrong. With that being said, the schools have to set attendance rules. If those rules didn't exist I can see the irresponsible parents not sending their kids to school any time they felt lazy. It has to be looked at case by case. If a good family is staying on top of their children's education in and out of school a waiver can be granted. Things come up, being a family emergency or a special trip that will also be a learning experience. My son is mentally disabled and we are very involved in his education, in and out of school. They have never complained when we pulled him out to take him on a trip. Also when we were in the military and lived in Europe, the school would let us take our children (one is not disabled), on extended vacations because we were traveling from Europe to Puerto Rico. Good topic!!!!0
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Those dishes are cute, larro.
My husband and I have been toying with the idea of choosing a new china pattern. The one we have has been discontinued and it has been on our table for 20+ years. Change might be good!
(Although, for sure, NO SQUARE PLATES! As pretty as they look, I just keep reading how terrible they are for every other "plate" purpose!)
I like paper plates. LOL
We do use paper plates, especially for sandwiches. But when I'm posting to What's for Supper???? folks just expect more from me
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Hey kids, hope all is well.
Baltimore is on a 7 day curfew. The State's attorney is supposed to get the findings on Friday and the Governor is suggesting there could be more violence this upcoming weekend. This situation is causing so much disruption. I hope it ends soon and everyone can sit down and have open dialogue and come to a resolution. A coworker was at a red light and her car window was smashed. Violence is NEVER the answer.
I took TRX today and it was great. I needed to unleash my inner stressed beast.
Sorry for not being so engaged. It really takes effort to pay even more attention to your surroundings. My employer even sent out a document to highlight what to do if you're caught in a riot.
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thanks. I...cheated. I totally chugged an energy drink, otherwise...wasn't happening.Thanks Betty! Very impressive on the dance floor!
KellySue, glad to hear you hubby was ok yesterday, hopefully the stubborness doesn't affect his further recovery.
gam3rguy, I'm impressed you did any workout with that little sleep! I have trouble getting motivated without my sleep. Though having said that, I have three kids, all of whom I nursed to a year and beyond and worked and worked out and somehow did it, but it's all fuzzy now!
webbeyes, I was perplexed by that article too. Though I think the response was a little over the top, I thought the parents had the authority to take their kids out of school for what they deem an appropriate reason. I know I have, we went to Florida 2 Christmases ago and we kept the kids out of school for what would have been their first week back after vacation. I figure traveling is pretty important in life. Hopefully we're going to Vegas in October so they'll be missing another week!
so, I'm playing Bloodborne yesterday (finally beat that damn "Cleric Beast"!)...and I have a sneezing fit! I roll forward on one and feel a "pop" in my right oblique! well, that hurt. doing "relief" today was bliss. made the sore spot feel good. I may hit it again after work, before my "night out with old friends". despite a pain in my side, I slept better too. I can breath again. stupid allergies. all the dumb things I've done...and I get hurt sneezing?
"Day: 18 of INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Relief"=Done!
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Keeping calories low, today. Ultra-low. Which likely means I won't feel very good and lots of headaches and maybe lots of "grumpy", too.
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I like paper plates. LOL
Me Too! LOL
Kickboxing tonight for sure!!!
Caramel- continued prayers for your safety! Be careful out there.
I agree, violence is never the answer!
Trying to get into a routine now that hubby is home. It is meaning that I am getting up much earlier than normal, but I have done it before so I guess I just need to get used to it again. Had Jake at the house this morning. He is so funny and he makes me smile which is something I need right now!
Have a good day all!
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Happy Thursday everyone. My MIL is home now and they are working on getting all the biopsies and treament options ready for her. I know she is feeling more comfortable at home.
Getting moving on my Stronglifts again tonight. I am getting more comfortable working out at home with people there. I just hate looking silly or feeling like I am doing things I shouldn't be yet. I just have to get my exercise in gear. I am signing up for the Gritty Goddess Mud Run this fall. Time to start working on my 5k time as well as getting my upper body strength up for the obstacles.0 -
Well combat conditioning was cancelled tonight, which sucks. On the plus side, our instructor offered to give a kettlebell class at that time since she's at the school anyway. On the scary side, looks like I'll be the only one there so I get a private! Which is kind of cool, since I know if I were to pay directly for a private it would be expensive, but this is covered by my kettlebell class.
Took last night off, ended up hiking with hubby and the kids. My hubby said he was taking the kids to the part so couldn't pick me up to make it for 5pm kickboxing. So I was going to go to 6pm, but I got home just after 5 and two kids were playing on the x-box and computer and one was outside and hubby was sleeping on the couch! So we had a quick dinner of homemade egg mcmuffins and then went to the park and for a long walk on the trail. It was so nice out yesterday afternoon! Finally there is spring like weather!0 -
My hubby said he was taking the kids to the part so couldn't pick me up to make it for 5pm kickboxing. So I was going to go to 6pm, but I got home just after 5 and two kids were playing on the x-box and computer and one was outside and hubby was sleeping on the couch!
You are a waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy nicer wife than I would be if I came home to that sort of crapola, lol.
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Good Afternoon Cool Kids.
I have office relief today. We are having a stockholder's luncheon for a local timber company. The main owners of the company are the same family who's trust fund has funded the Civic Center for the last 30 years. The trust fund has matured now, {the kids, all in their 60's, split the money} but we still try to put our best foot forward whenever they come around. So I spent a little extra time on the wrong end of a broom before they got here. I'll clean up behind them when they're done, then I'll head home to try to salvage some of this good planting day.
Caramel, stay safe. I pray things get back to normal for you soon.
Welcome to the new guys, and hello to everyone else. Hope you guys are having a good day,
Larro
Today is Willie Nelson's 82nd birthday, so happy birthday Willie.
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crosbylee - Gritty Godess Mud Run...that sounds like fun! I did a local Dirty Dash also 5km run a couple of years ago, it was very hot that morning so the water we ran through and the 400 meters of mud at the end felt like another 5km...I was last in my ago group, but my friend and I finished.
alishaspringle - Congrats on the 1.25 Woot! Woot!
3furballs - Guess they were busted. Nice to have a private session as well.
Caramel - I hate that when they are causing damage like to your coworker's car they are hiding their face. They are out there doing all of this damage, people should do like that one mother & pull off those hoods & someone should take pictures. The fools causing all the damage should be the ones to pay for it & not the innocent victims!0 -
I did two of them in 2013. They have a spring and fall one. I felt too fat in 2014 and we were dealing with stuff for my daughter at the time. I truly enjoyed it. It was noncompetitive (just you against yourself!) and lots of supportive ladies there. We picked up a couple of ladies that were there alone and they finished with our team.0
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Howdy Cool Kids. Hope everyone is having a great day -- even with the challenges we are facing.
The bike ride home yesterday was grueling! I barely averaged 11 mph ... took 19 minutes longer than normal. Bummer is that I was ravenous when I got home, and still went over my calories
Did't go the the gym this morning due to the need to make a pie for a retirement at work tomorrow. A pie party...just what I need...Must keep pie hole shut!
Alisha, great job on the loss!
Crosby, I sure hope your MIL's treatment is gentle on her! So hard to endure that even when we're young & strong. The mud run sounds like tons of fun!
Caramel, love that TRX. That must have felt really good!
Happy 82nd Willie! (ya'll know who Willie is...right? )
furballs, well, a family walk in the park isn't such a bad outcome! Have fun at kettlebell tonight.
KS, knowing what I know of you, I am sure you will find balance as you readjust. {{hugs}}
Jackie, crossing my fingers for your weigh in tomorrow - hoping for NOT scary! Glad to hear you're finally thawing out.
GGuy, eek about the injury. And the added insult of the cause! I sure hope it goes away quietly and lets you continue your insanity.
I'm hoping to get Buttercup back from the shop today. The flower decals came in the mail yesterday, and I can't wait to girlie up that motorcycle!
Hello to everyone else! Have a great one.
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Hi all, I didn't fall off the earth, but just stepped out for a while. Life and work just got to darn busy and I couldn't keep up with my logging. I continue to workout (strength and cardio). Have NOT seen any weight loss, but feel 100% better.
Hope all of you are well. Carmel, you and the people of Baltimore are in my thoughts and prayers. ((hugs)) Scary times.
Larro - love Willie.
Am getting excited about my upcoming cycling trip - 2 weeks to go!
did not read through the 1400+ posts. Just wanted to say "hi".
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Evening Cool Kids!
I'm officially on vacation!!!! We fly out for our cruise on Saturday morning! So excited! I'm thinking I won't be checking in until I get back but I will try and figure out how to post pictures on here when I do.
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Crosbylee two of them? Very nice job! I haven't worked up the guts to actually sign up for any runs. Not a competitive person really but yes all the people cheering everyone on does help. Need to enter some where they give everyone a finishing metal....need some bling. lol
CG motorcycle mama. That is awesome. I am glad things have thawed out here too.
StephannieL hope you have a fantastic vacation!
Time for bed. Just spent 3 hours helping my g/f and her hubby getting meat and things all cut up and sorted for orders. Came home with a big bone for Kali and some organs. She is going to be one happy dog over the weekend.
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I managed to get in a couple three hours in the garden before dark. Transplanted Cherry, Rutger and Roma tomatoes. Then did two trays of sprouts into cups after supper. Hope to get in in time to do the orange trees into pots tomorrow.
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Down .4 lbs for a total 11.3 lbs down. It's a small loss but I will take it!
Larro your garden looks amazing.0 -
Happy vacation Stephanie!
Larro, nice garden!
Well my private kettlebell class was pretty awesome, though I think I was lifting too heavy on the right side with the sauts(sp?) press as my right shoulder was already sore and it's a bit worse now.
My instructor was impressed with the gains I've made in strength and cardio. I used the yellow bell for snatches and clean and press!! That's a 16kilo bell!!0 -
"Day: 19 of INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Game Day & Overtime"=Done! there are a couple moves in "overtime" I think I would suck at even if I wasn't tired. D'OH!0
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Happy Friday Kids...
I do not recall the last time I have been STRESSED to the point where exercise did not help me. I have had headaches this week which made me wonder if I needed to go to the doctor.
The corporate office decided yesterday to close our location today. The HIV/Aids 5k race that was supposed to take place at the Baltimore Zoo on Sunday is cancelled due to safety concerns. I was at Wal-Mart and Military presence was there. Tensions continue to grow. No matter where you are the conversation is about Baltimore. Many are shocked when I tell them that I was raised in the same projects for a bit where Freddie Gray was arrested.
I train with my trainer today and told her I need my hardest challenge yet.
I am still reading all of your posts and happy for all of your achievements, rewards, etc.
I apologize for not being as engaged as I normally am. When I am on here, I like to uplift and motivate and when I am unable to, I tend to shy away.
Have a safe, and enjoyable weekend everyone.0 -
Caramel, I hope your training session helps your headaches and I hope the tension eases in Baltimore. Stay safe.
You don't have to apologize for not being as uplifting as normal, it's our turn to help you.0 -
Caramel- continued prayer and some ((hugs)) as well!
I made it to kickboxing last night and it was much needed. I thought I might go to the gym this morning, but sleep won out this morning. I have to say I do feel a bit better today so I think I really needed the sleep. I did go for a short walk to get some paperwork that I needed instead of driving over to get it. I will probably go out for a few walks and/or do yardwork this weekend as it is supposed to be really nice.
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Happy Friday Cool Kids!
KS, I was right there with you this morning. When that 4:30 alarm went off I didn't hit snooze, I hit "off!" and went back to sleep. Guess I'll be making up for that tomorrow! Glad you made it to kickboxing! They don't offer that at my gym, but it sounds really fun.
Caramel, just stay safe. What can you do for yourself that relaxes you? I'm sending comforting thoughts to you all day.
Furballs, 16Kilos is awesome!! Way to go. Take care of that shoulder!
Jackie, a loss is a loss! Good work. Processing meat is really time consuming. We have to remember not to hunt on Sundays, since we both have to work on Monday, and it takes pretty much all day.
Larro, your garden is so tidy! And big! What do you do with all of that food? A farmstand?
Stephanie, you'll have a blast. Can't wait for the pictures.
Sdereski, glad to hear from you! Was beginning to wonder... It sounds like you're doing well. Tell us more about your bike trip!
Today is that darn pie party. I baked a beautiful one to contribute, but will have to be sure to keep my hands in my pockets during the party!
Tomorrow I take a bunch of co-workers kayaking in our bay. Most have never been before. It should be very fun!
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Kentucky Derby weekend - fun time to be in Louisville KY. Even watching it on TV I choke up when 160,000+ sing My Old Kentucky Home for the post parade.
We are expecting a record crowd - the weather forecast is perfect. There will be over 100,000 at Churchill Downs today (Friday) and maybe as many as 165,000 tomorrow. Cheapest Derby ticket is $50 for the infield - the most expensive is $10,000.
I'm staying home and watching the TV.
More importantly I am 2 pounds shy of reaching 100 lost.0
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