40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    My 40s are in the rear view mirror for me. I spent the latter part of my 30s surviving breast cancer and raising 4 children. When my 40s arrived I was so happy to be alive and yet, those 10 years were the most unhealthy. It makes me so sad to think of that time wasted. I feel so strong today, mind, body and spirit... I dont want to regret my 50's. I am excited everyday when I look in the mirror and see that woman emerging that I remember myself being. It makes me cry a little. So, I am glad to hear voices here from my peers...hopefully all experiencing similar feelings of celebration of all that we can be and hope to be and were and are and all those things! My girls actually get embarrassed by their mom these days.... i think nothing of dancing like I am having a seizure!!! woot woot!!!. Peace peeps!

    My mother finished her chemo last year. I am happy to say she is also breast cancer free!
    The one thing she told me was to always take care of yourself.

    You are a survivor. A strong, body and mind. Look at everything your body has endured....and you are still here. :)
    Those years are not wasted. They are a chapter of your life that has ended. Now you are beginning a new chapter in your life. Enjoy the Awesome experience.
  • 60to35
    60to35 Posts: 297 Member
    Congrats @b3achy! That is my goal at the moment.

    Easy legs today as I will be doing an hour HIIT class tonight.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 2 Championship + Sudden Death OT"=Done!
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,128 Member
    60to35 wrote: »
    Congrats @b3achy! That is my goal at the moment.

    Easy legs today as I will be doing an hour HIIT class tonight.

    Thanks! Just keep up all the good work and you will get there! This is definitely a marathon and not a sprint.

    Hoping to get some gardening done (have some plants that are wilting until I get them in the ground) and then the house cleaned today. May have to settle for the gazelle machine instead of paddleboarding since we're into summer weather with typical afternoon showers. But I know I'm paddling tomorrow morning with one of my friends.
  • narak_lol
    narak_lol Posts: 855 Member
    Rode my bike today and got a PR in a segment that I've wanting to hit for some time, tired but definitely worth it...
  • 60to35
    60to35 Posts: 297 Member
    edited July 2016
    A little pooped after last nights HIIT class. I am too amped up to sleep after it! It was a lot of running with tabata segments mixed in. My running felt really good so I'm feeling better about my 10K on Sunday

    Back, biceps, and abs for me this morning.

    Congrats on you PR @narak_lol ! Who says we can't still hit 'em?!
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    Chest and yoga today. Watched the Giro di Burnaby last night. 45 laps of 1.2 km averaging 44.3km/hr! One of my wifes coworkers had qualified for it and got dropped 11 laps in and had to resign. He averages about 13k a year on the bike. Unbelievably fast. Big difference between my roides and those.
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    Happy Friday everyone!

    Today I ran on the treadmill for 50 minutes (3.8 miles, yes I am slow). It felt good. I kept wanting to do "5 more minutes!"
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,128 Member
    Woot, 2+ hours of gardening in 90+F heat. At least the flowers are planted before the afternoon rain and I finally got the front bed mulched. After I get a shower and get the housework done, I'm collapsing...
  • smclark74
    smclark74 Posts: 4 Member
    42, 5'3", weighed 170 6 months ago, now 145. Feel like I am at a stand still.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    Spartan Super at Blue Mountain=DONE! that's "trifecta" for me!!
  • narak_lol
    narak_lol Posts: 855 Member
    Rode my bike for 4 hours yesterday and 2 hours today. Gym tomorrow to balance things out.

    @60to35 thanks and well said!! Best wishes to your trail run race!!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "FOCUS T25 Stretch"=Done!
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    4.1 miles jogged with 1.2 miles of walking. Saw entirely too many people out hunting Pokemon.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 2 X Trainer"=Done!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,190 Member
    Lifting today. BOOM!
  • narak_lol
    narak_lol Posts: 855 Member
    Did not get to the gym today yikes! Rescheduling to Wed as I am riding Tuesday and Thursday.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    Long run done yesterday. FN hills are killing me on my runs. Got it done - slow n steady.
  • gertmeister
    gertmeister Posts: 13 Member
    edited July 2016
    I'm doing plant based. I feel better, I'm saving loads of money, and I'm meeting smart and interesting people with cool ideas by the bulk bins! I'm seeing my doctor Friday. I can't wait to see his face happy instead of seeing him furrow his brow out of worry. Best advice: have doctor test your blood for nutrients, cholesterol, sugar, etc. you'll know exactly where you stand and what vitamins you need to take to make your body happy. http://plantbasedonabudget.com
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,190 Member
    sdereski wrote: »
    Long run done yesterday. FN hills are killing me on my runs. Got it done - slow n steady.

    BOOM!
  • 60to35
    60to35 Posts: 297 Member
    Finished 4th in my age group in the trail 10K I ran yesterday. Move up to the 59-59 in September so I'll be at the young end once more!! It was a beautiful day on a scenic route- lots of fun!
  • narak_lol
    narak_lol Posts: 855 Member
    It is Tuesday morning here already and I just got back from a 2 hr bike ride, though interrupted by some showers but DONE!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 2 Upper Elite"=Done!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,190 Member
    No lifting today. DOMs. Might go for a walk, later. ZOOM!
  • b3achy
    b3achy Posts: 2,128 Member
    Got a quick 1:05 paddle in today since I had to meet someone this morning. Was happy to see that was about 3.12 miles. Not too bad for a training day before my race on Saturday. Will push for more time on the water tomorrow since I won't have any restrictions on time. The race on Saturday is a 4 miler, which will be a bit challenging especially since it will be on rental boards.
  • bbordner
    bbordner Posts: 59 Member
    I'll be 41 next week. Really let myself go after (ok, a little before) I retired from the Army. Then I saw a picture of myself. I dropped some weight with half-assed working out and kind-of portion control for about a year and a half but not enough. Started using MFP about two and a half months ago combined with finding a way to incorporate some exercise into my lifestyle. Currently down 14 lbs over that 2.5 months, with another 25 lbs to go. Then it'll be recomposition time.
  • 60to35
    60to35 Posts: 297 Member
    High rep, low weight legs today.

    Ate like a bear in the garbage dump- second day in a row. Stop the insanity!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "INSANITY: THE ASYLUM Volume 2 Power Legs & Ab Shredder"=Done! my red band snapped! this is why bands SUCK!!
  • tojo_73
    tojo_73 Posts: 213 Member
    AOS Providence done. First workout of the week. I am definitely dragging butt this week...and for no good reason. At least the sun is shinning.
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,190 Member
    I did go for a bit of a walk with my husband last night....and daughter tagged along giving Pokemon Go a whirl. ha ha ha ha ha

    Today, working all day, so chained to desk/chair.

    Tomorrow, I lift! BOOM!

    Also, tomorrow I WEIGH! Mid-week check-in. Hope the scales are cooperating...my daily calories have been <1,400 everyday this week, so I am hopeful that this fat is going to start pushing off. And the BLOAT. If I could just push the BLOAT off, then, for sure, the fat will follow. Crossing fingers, but also feeling confident the scale will cooperate, tomorrow.

    BOOM!