The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

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  • rae1721
    rae1721 Posts: 332 Member
    I thought this would be a good place to post this question....

    Now that I'm in a new age bracket I find it harder to get back to running when I take a few days off. I haven't ran in three days and this morning after my jog I can already feel my legs cramping up a bit and I noticed I wasn't able to go as far?? I can remember years ago when I started running I could take a week off and it would be no problem getting back into it.....

    Cheers to the midlife crisis ;-)
  • hargiebargie
    hargiebargie Posts: 382 Member
    rae1721 wrote: »
    I thought this would be a good place to post this question....

    Now that I'm in a new age bracket I find it harder to get back to running when I take a few days off. I haven't ran in three days and this morning after my jog I can already feel my legs cramping up a bit and I noticed I wasn't able to go as far?? I can remember years ago when I started running I could take a week off and it would be no problem getting back into it.....

    Cheers to the midlife crisis ;-)

    Yep. I just got back into playing basketball after...I dunno, six or seven years off? I ride bikes pretty much daily but playing hook is a whole other thing and my game is coming back but damn is it sloooowwwww......
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    brute_f0rce wrote: »
    I'm just about to hit 40. I've lost about 50 pounds over the last two years, and looking to add friends for support/motivation to lose 20-30 more. Please feel free to send me a friend request!

    Good job losing 50#. That's a great accomplishment!! I'm down 72 and I have about 65ish to go.
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    BohoVegGirl wrote: »
    Hi, everyone. I'm 44, and have lost 138 lbs in 10 months eating a plant-based diet.


    Way to go!!! That's awesome!!!!
    bluesmanhart6679 wrote: »
    48 here, and oh where did the years go? kids are grown and i'm just trying to get a bit healthier. Started c25k app this week. legs are sore but happy.

    Right!? I feel like the last 10 years went by overnight!! Are you liking the C25K? One of my good friends did it and she loved it.
  • rae1721
    rae1721 Posts: 332 Member
    hargiebargie wrote: »
    rae1721 wrote: »
    I thought this would be a good place to post this question....

    Now that I'm in a new age bracket I find it harder to get back to running when I take a few days off. I haven't ran in three days and this morning after my jog I can already feel my legs cramping up a bit and I noticed I wasn't able to go as far?? I can remember years ago when I started running I could take a week off and it would be no problem getting back into it.....

    Cheers to the midlife crisis ;-)

    Yep. I just got back into playing basketball after...I dunno, six or seven years off? I ride bikes pretty much daily but playing hook is a whole other thing and my game is coming back but damn is it sloooowwwww......

    Yes exactly ....it's frustrating and I feel like I need to run in the dark so no one sees me double over lol ;-)

    Congrats to you for getting back at it though

  • hargiebargie
    hargiebargie Posts: 382 Member
    rae1721 wrote: »
    Yep. I just got back into playing basketball after...I dunno, six or seven years off? I ride bikes pretty much daily but playing hook is a whole other thing and my game is coming back but damn is it sloooowwwww......

    Yes exactly ....it's frustrating and I feel like I need to run in the dark so no one sees me double over lol ;-)

    Congrats to you for getting back at it though

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    haha thanks. I just needed to do something to shake it up a bit and not only ride bikes.
  • tamieavise1975
    tamieavise1975 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I'm 42, I have suffered from chronic health problems and pain since my 20's. I just keep putting on more and more weight because I can't be physically active like I was. I am praying that this program will help. Also would like to find others who are battling the same difficulties and be buddies and help each other with encouragement and accountability. Anyone interested please add me, thank you
  • heather4life4
    heather4life4 Posts: 37 Member
    Soon to be 37, looking for encouraging friends as well. Learning the ropes with food choices and exercise.
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    tamieavise1975 wrote: »
    Hi I'm 42, I have suffered from chronic health problems and pain since my 20's. I just keep putting on more and more weight because I can't be physically active like I was. I am praying that this program will help. Also would like to find others who are battling the same difficulties and be buddies and help each other with encouragement and accountability. Anyone interested please add me, thank you

    Sorry to hear about your health problems. What kinds of exercises can you do?
    heather4life4 wrote: »
    Soon to be 37, looking for encouraging friends as well. Learning the ropes with food choices and exercise.

    Welcome! Shout out with questions, I'm sure someone on this thread can help!! :)
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    KolleenS wrote: »
    @ karijo475 Thank you for the welcome!

    I'm sure I'm at at impasse now. Had a severe life altering upset one month ago tomorrow and that caused me to lose my appetite. I was already doing well losing weight and liking myself, but then this happened. When I stopped eating I dropped pounds but we all know that's temporary because starvation is not a way to lose weight. Plus all the nervous energy I had, I couldn't stop walking and moving around, losing even more calories.

    Now I'm back on forcing at least 1200 calories a day and my weight is stalled. I guess that's better than going up!

    I'm sticking to it and hopefully the scale will move sooner than later.

    Kolleen I am sure once your body figures out that you aren't starving yourself and that you are eating right again, things will start moving in the right direction again!!
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    SomethinSparkly67 wrote: »
    reached the big 5.0. I'm sure it's getting harder :p good luck guys x


    Happy birthday!!!
    HeyEmilio wrote: »
    Joined a 4 week body fat percentage loss competition @ work that ends on Monday morning, down 14 lbs and 3%, cardio in the mornings and lifting in the afternoons, wish me luck. :smile:

    I'm 40 by the way.

    Good luck!!
    CvilleRunner wrote: »
    Hi all. Is this group still open and having discussions?
    I'd like to be added, if so.

    Chime in whenever!! That's what I did! LOL
    ptrcmcc6 wrote: »
    I'll be 56 in 2 more weeks. Just added you as a friend.......... :smile:

    Happy early birthday!!
    ttippie2000 wrote: »
    54 here. Started MFP at about 300 lbs several years ago but am down to 225 now with a goal of 200, so I'm making progress. Having fun as a beginner triathlete (who needs to work on his running).

    Great job losing your weight!! Triathlete! Way to go!!! I don't think that's something I'll ever do, but I admire those who do!!
    Moncsik79 wrote: »
    Hello,
    I'm 38 and I would like to loose weight once at all. I would like to change my lifestyle, to be fit and healthy. This isn't my first attempt, but a good community can help me...

    Welcome and just join in!!
    hargiebargie wrote: »
    Wow, Im a middle-ager. ;)
    Im 41. Back on MFP. Trying to slim down.
    My profile gives all the details but essentially I'm a cyclist and want to get faster, and live longer.
    Im vegan too, but that doesn't necessarily mean lean or healthy.
    Fortunately Im pretty healthy, but not all that lean.
    Feel free to add me!

    Welcome!! I'm not sure I'm ready to admit to being a middle-ager.... you can keep it ;) LOL
  • shenanigans_
    shenanigans_ Posts: 457 Member
    Good morning middle-agers. It's so cold in BC today.
  • sdereski
    sdereski Posts: 3,406 Member
    It's Monday folks, and we got SNOW!. BL :s
  • lessismoreohio
    lessismoreohio Posts: 910 Member
    Middle aged ... 53 here. Lost 60 pounds over the past few years (some of it before MFP) and have another 40 pounds or so to go. Anyone feel free to add me. The encouragement we provide each other really helps us to be successful.
  • Graymanstole
    Graymanstole Posts: 257 Member
    Feel free to add. Not that I have a lot to offer. I can be funny from time to time, but mostly in a "everyone point and laugh" kind of way.
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
    Graymanstole wrote: »
    Feel free to add. Not that I have a lot to offer. I can be funny from time to time, but mostly in a "everyone point and laugh" kind of way.

    That made me laugh! :lol: But maybe I’m just easily amused. :wink:

  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    shenanigans_ wrote: »
    Good morning middle-agers. It's so cold in BC today.

    Do you have snow yet?
    sdereski wrote: »
    It's Monday folks, and we got SNOW!. BL :s

    Oh man! I don't want any snow!!!
    lessismoreohio wrote: »
    Middle aged ... 53 here. Lost 60 pounds over the past few years (some of it before MFP) and have another 40 pounds or so to go. Anyone feel free to add me. The encouragement we provide each other really helps us to be successful.

    Welcome!! Good job losing 60#! That's a great accomplishment.
    Rainqueen77 wrote: »
    Turning 40 in December. Started at 370 almost 1.5 years ago. My goal was to be under 200lb by my birthday and I'm already there. Here is to taking my life back.

    You can do it!! How far do you have to go to reach your goal, if you don't mind me asking?
    jaxCarrie wrote: »
    Oh jeez, I guess I qualify. I'm 44, but I don't feel 'middle aged'.....I guess I subscribe to Hunter S Thompson's philosophy on aging - “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

    I don't always make good choices, but I try to walk that line. I finished my 2nd ironman this year. Might do another. might not. always looking for the next adventure.

    Welcome! I didn't want to admit to being middle aged either!! LOL I love that quote! I'm going to have to post it! 2nd ironman, that's amazing!!
    Graymanstole wrote: »
    Feel free to add. Not that I have a lot to offer. I can be funny from time to time, but mostly in a "everyone point and laugh" kind of way.

    Welcome!!
  • Jessyd76
    Jessyd76 Posts: 539 Member
    jaxCarrie wrote: »
    Oh jeez, I guess I qualify. I'm 44, but I don't feel 'middle aged'.....I guess I subscribe to Hunter S Thompson's philosophy on aging - “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”

    I don't always make good choices, but I try to walk that line. I finished my 2nd ironman this year. Might do another. might not. always looking for the next adventure.

    Wow! Just Wow! ‘Back in the day’ I used to do sprints and Oly’s, but the thought of a half or a full Ironman was just too big a goal. I’ve got mad respect for anyone who has done one, so serious props to you for completing 2! :blush:
  • Tenacity149
    Tenacity149 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi, I'm 52 and getting back to a healthy lifestyle. Please feel free to add me; I would love the inspiration and support.
  • Rainqueen77
    Rainqueen77 Posts: 116 Member
    edited October 2017
    Rainqueen77 wrote: »
    Turning 40 in December. Started at 370 almost 1.5 years ago. My goal was to be under 200lb by my birthday and I'm already there. Here is to taking my life back.

    You can do it!! How far do you have to go to reach your goal, if you don't mind me asking?




    I don't actually have a goal weight. My goal was to be under 200lb by dec 31 and I've already done that. My goal is to have a healthy life from now on. We'll see what weight I end up at.

  • moya_bleh
    moya_bleh Posts: 1,375 Member
    43 year-old Brit checking in!
  • karijo475
    karijo475 Posts: 88 Member
    Tenacity149 wrote: »
    Hi, I'm 52 and getting back to a healthy lifestyle. Please feel free to add me; I would love the inspiration and support.

    Welcome!!
    moya_bleh wrote: »
    43 year-old Brit checking in!

    Welcome!!
  • shenanigans_
    shenanigans_ Posts: 457 Member
    They are calling for snow this week, wahhhhhh
  • Dropfor40
    Dropfor40 Posts: 13 Member
    Add me..big 4 0 is round the corner
  • mandapanda4181
    mandapanda4181 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi, My name is Amanda. I'm 36 years old. I would love some friends to help me through my journey that started today. I have about 130 lbs to lose. Please feel free to add me and good luck to everone.
  • mrw0915
    mrw0915 Posts: 40 Member
    Hey :)
  • MrsVierkant
    MrsVierkant Posts: 12 Member
    edited October 2017
    I’m just getting the hang of these message boards, so bear with me. :) it was another cold, wet and windy day in Minnesota. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for the trick or treaters. My kids are grown, so now I just hand out candy. Its also my hubby’s bday. :) What are your plans for Halloween?
  • DarbyAntoinette2
    DarbyAntoinette2 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi I’m 32 from St. Louis and I’m trying to lose 40 pounds

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