Women in their 40s!

Am 53 been doing gym few month need too loss few stone tone up but need motivation feel free too add me x

I'm trying to get my butt back out from under my finger rock and move. I need to lose the dreaded 40-50 pounds from medicine that they just now pulled me off of. Nice, right? Thanks, docs. As if I didn't have enough to deal with after back surgery last June. So, I get that I have to go slow and steady but I'm an impatient sort. So I could use all the support I can get!!! That's where you ladies come in!!!

So happy to find this group!!

Im just starting to take better care of myself and im 40. Everyone can add me as a friend. I can use all the support and motivation.

Any chicken or vegetarian meal ideas you want to share? I have been grilling the heck out of it and need some new ideas. Thanks!

melissa6771 wrote: »

Daisy, look up emeril lagasse. vegetarian chili, it's so good! What kind of chicken things are you looking for ? Anything not grilled? New marinade? Does it have to be chicken breasts? I made this, stewed chicken thighs with potatoes and carrots, it's one of my favs and go tos.


Yes, all of the above! New marinades even for grilling

For the stewed chicken thighs I got six chicken thighs and I skinned them. Salt and pepper on them. Put a half tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven, and sauté about a cup of chopped onions for a couple of minutes. Put the chicken thighs in meat side down and cook for a few minutes turn them over and cook for a few minutes more. Maybe 5-8 on each side. Add in about 10 to 12 ounces of tomato sauce, Half cup of water and 1-2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Bring it to a simmer and cover and cook for about half an hour. Then I remove the chicken thighs and add six servings of chopped potatoes and choped carrots, mix it into the sauce, nestled thighs back in, cover the pot and cook it for about an hour or until the vegetables are cooked

I have a lot of marinade recipes. I'll try to get them together and post them for you . Here are a couple for now.

Greek dressing/marinade

1/2 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-1/4 teaspoons pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 cup red wine vinegar


The vinegar I put 1/4 cup and then adjust to taste. 3/4 is too much for me. Sometimes I mix in some balsamic too.


Pork tenderloin or chicken marinade. I've done both. If you use this for pork don't leave it for more than half a day or so because of the citrus. I use the balsamic and white vinegar in place of the Apple cider just because I don't like apple cider vinegar

http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/amazing-chicken-marinade-29598?ftab=reviews

Same - 41 and probably the heaviest I have been. I need to lose 20 pounds. It will be a difficult road but I'm ready!

These skinny white chicken enchiladas are really good. I use the corn and wheat tortillas from Trader Joe's to make them.. and I added extra chicken. I think I also put some of the cheese into the tortilla

https://skinnyms.com/skinny-white-chicken-enchiladas-recipe/

Hello from Canada! Was going to be in great shape for my 40th... and here I am 8 years later saying the same thing. Ugh. Have 30+ lbs to lose. So far just doing it by diet, but would like to start working out soon when the weather warms up to go outside or I get some motivation to spend evenings at the gym.

My biggest challenge is sticking to it. I usually do great for three or four weeks and then get derailed by little cheats here and there and then slide back into old habits.

Good luck everyone!

I burnt the crap out of the asparagus but these miracle noodles are awesome!!

Thanks for the ideas!

Hi all, I am 46 (argh!!) and need to lose about 60 pounds. I would love some inspiration too so if anyone wants to add me that would be great.

Awesome idea @melissa6771 !!!! - It's all good with the food porn too, You know I love looking at your healthy food.....it makes me drool....LOL

Hey Ladies, I'm 46, just on my last 10 lbs as well. Love to have more friends to support each other!