40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

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  • jesca02
    jesca02 Posts: 7 Member
    Hi I would love to join the group, I just turned 48. I am looking for some help with motivation, I was doing really great up to about three years ago. It seems to get harder and harder with each year to lose weight an to keep it off. I do enjoy exercising and for the most part I do eat healthy. I try to be as positive as I can, my motto make today great as you can.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Rest" day!
    "3 Week Yoga Retreat: Core & Stretch"=Done!
  • marygraci999
    marygraci999 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Boot camp Aquafit class for me tonight..
  • allenpriest
    allenpriest Posts: 1,102 Member
    sdereski wrote: »
    allenpriest wrote: »
    We're in Africa visiting our daughter. 21 hours flight time. Still messed up on wake - sleep cycles. Home to the states 9 December

    Where in Africa are you? Have a wonderful time!

    Mauritius
  • allenpriest
    allenpriest Posts: 1,102 Member
    caramelgyrlk wrote: »
    Hey kids, I am only taking long walks as I am still unable to work out. I have officially gone off the deep end.
    Allen have a great time and safe travels back. Have a great night everyone.

    Hang in there
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Good evening kids, I am encouraged after reading your posts regarding me. Thank you so very much. I am often described as stoic and unable to read. That was NOT the case today. I cried like a baby in physical therapy and then another outburst as I took a long walk today. I am glad I got it out. Keep up the good work everyone. Get some lifts in for me.
  • QuikDogs
    QuikDogs Posts: 194 Member
    Powerlifting style back squat tonight, new PR! 70kgs, up from 60 about 4 weeks ago. Super happy. Yes, below parallel, I plan on competing next month. That’s about 154lbs.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Chest/Tris"=Done!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    caramelgyrlk wrote: »
    Good evening kids, I am encouraged after reading your posts regarding me. Thank you so very much. I am often described as stoic and unable to read. That was NOT the case today. I cried like a baby in physical therapy and then another outburst as I took a long walk today. I am glad I got it out. Keep up the good work everyone. Get some lifts in for me.

    try not to get too upset with the now. focus on recovering and think about how much stronger you'll come back.

  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I only manged 20 min of BBL Sculpt before the coughing kicked in hard, but that's still the first like 20 min of serious strength training in a couple weeks, so I'm calling it a WIN!
  • marygraci999
    marygraci999 Posts: 1,917 Member
    Morning all
  • SusanDSME
    SusanDSME Posts: 194 Member
    I know it doesn't sound like much, but I ran farther than I've ever run today! my trainer/friend told me to run 2.25 mi, walk a little, then run another 2.5. I didn't even feel like walking, so I walked just .05 mi before finishing my run. Tomorrow I'm going to try to run the whole 2.5 without a walk. It'll be challenging because it'll be 15-20 degrees colder. Wish me luck!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Legs"=Done!
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    gam3rguy wrote: »
    caramelgyrlk wrote: »
    Good evening kids, I am encouraged after reading your posts regarding me. Thank you so very much. I am often described as stoic and unable to read. That was NOT the case today. I cried like a baby in physical therapy and then another outburst as I took a long walk today. I am glad I got it out. Keep up the good work everyone. Get some lifts in for me.

    try not to get too upset with the now. focus on recovering and think about how much stronger you'll come back.

    Thank you. I appreciate it.
  • caramelgyrlk
    caramelgyrlk Posts: 1,112 Member
    Hey kids, hope everyone is well. I took a long walk today and it's really nice outside. I am feeling much better than I was a few days ago. Thanks again for the encouragement. It is appreciated. Have a great day.
  • SusanDSME
    SusanDSME Posts: 194 Member
    @caramelgyrlk Glad you were able to get out for a walk and glad you're feeling better!

    I went out this morning intending to run 2.5 miles for the first time. I wound up running 2.75, and I didn't even feel winded or sore! Hard to believe that 2.75 miles is going to be my new normal. When I started running in September, I couldn't run a mile!
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I did strength training last night...I must have done a good job activating my glutes because they are mad at me today!
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Back/Bis"=Done!
  • SusanDSME
    SusanDSME Posts: 194 Member
    So I was supposed to run 2.75 miles again today, but I accidentally ran my own 5k! And my pace was a little faster than it was on yesterday's shorter run.

    Now I know I can run a 5k in May! I can spend that time working on my pace.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Build: Shoulders"=Done!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,186 Member
    Hi!

    i need to come back here for accountability.

    So, am logging my calories, again. Grrrrr....
  • bionic_woman
    bionic_woman Posts: 28 Member
    Hi! I'm 41 and am about a third of the way to my weight loss goal and trying to live a healthier lifestyle long term. Just eating better and knowing that I'm making positive changes is doing wonders for me mentally :smiley:
  • SusanDSME
    SusanDSME Posts: 194 Member
    @mococatx I'm a pretty new runner myself ( Couldn't run a mile in September). Now I can run 3 miles! Good luck with your training... it's just about the best thing I've ever done for myself!
  • mnichols3871
    mnichols3871 Posts: 6 Member
    edited December 2017
    Hi everyone! New to this thread but not to MFP. 46, married, 2 kids. Lost 30 lbs 2 years ago with MFP and my Fitbit but took a desk job this past January and have put 20 lbs back on. Went to hubby's holiday party last night and can't fit into any of my dress pants. Working from home on a computer all day in yoga pants has ONE downside; I lost track of how "normal" clothes are fitting me as I gain. Anyway, back here for some accountability and butt-kicking. Starting low carb eating now...would love some other low-carb MFP friends.
  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    today was supposed to be "Beast: Cardio". it's not a favorite of mine so I swapped it out for "MMA Speed"!
  • Blythmag
    Blythmag Posts: 252 Member
    edited December 2017
    I will check in.im 49 and started my journey at the end of Aug starting at 13st 11 , i stick to 1800 calories aiming for 1lb loss pw.im currently at 12st 8lb just 2 lbs from my first target of 12st 6lbs which is the lightest ive ever weighed myself in my adult life.my goal is 12st which i never thought possible but now i see it as within reach easily for my birthday in March.my 50th.
    This app is a god send and keeps me focused, i walk fairly often and feel much much healthier for it.

    Loving it
  • QuikDogs
    QuikDogs Posts: 194 Member
    I’m sick AGAIN. Seriously?

    Dilemma is this: this week is max the (F) out week. Test new max for deadlifts, bench, front squats. Got a 10kg improvement with back squat last week, now at 70kg. I was REALLY looking forward to retesting my limits.

    My coach is in a National level competition next weekend though. I don’t want to be the one to make him sick for the comp he’s been preparing for for the past 4 months. Think I will try to convince my lifting buddy to meet me in my garage...?

  • gam3rguy
    gam3rguy Posts: 3,773 Member
    "Body Beast Bulk: Chest"=Done! 2 hours left of my vacation. that sucks...
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    Hi Kids,
    Caramel - glad you are starting to feel better.
    Beeps - I also need to check in for accountability, since I let a few lbs sneek back on during my training break.
    Quikdogs - Great perseverance through illness.
    Gam3rguy - as always, a well oiled machine!

    Nice to see some new runners in the group. Welcome. I've maintained basic run fitness by doing about 12-15mpw during the month long break. I've also been enjoying a high intensity spin class as a way to maintain cycling fitness. Heading into December, the remodeled basement "pain cave" will be ready soon, so I can resume regular indoor trainer rides at home.

    I'm now lobbying to convince my wife that the remodel won't be complete without a new Felt triathlon bike. So far, she is unmoved. ;)

    Stay cool.

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