40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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Wow, monkeefan!! You do the running in bare feet??
I have not conquered my evening food cravings. Sigh. I need to figure out a "cure" and I really need to stop farting around about this. Sigh.1 -
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Read this in the refeed and diet breaks thread. Some realtalk about motivation. hat tip to @anubis609
From the Physiqonomics Facebook page:
TRYING TO CHANGE YOUR BODY AND HEALTH? HERE ARE SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO HEAR.
1. You don't need more motivation, you need more ACTION.
2. Your body may not be your fault but it damn well is your responsibility.
3. Fat loss takes time because changing your (bad) habits takes time. You need to be patient and commit to this for the long run. (Years not weeks.)
4. Your body doesn't care about your goals. So it doesn't matter that you 'tracked macros and trained 4x per week every day for the last month'–Your body will change when it wants, not when you want.
5. LEARN TO SAY NO. Perhaps the #1 stupidest reason people *kitten* up on their diet (and fitness goals) is the inability to say no.
– 'Hey, want another drink?' Oh, go on then
– 'Hey, want some more *insert delicious, high-calorie, food here*?'
Yeah, ok. Next time, try saying no and see what happens. It'll show you that you're not a helpless victim to your desires and that you have the ability and CHOICE to say NO to things.
6. The body you want in the future is the sum of all the small actions you choose to do *every day*.
Eating better today doesn't seem like a lot, TODAY.
Training when you don't want to doesn't seem like it's paying off, TODAY.
But you do both of those CONSISTENTLY for 3, 6, 12 months? And you're an entirely new person. Like, literally a new person. Body and mind.
*kitten*'s going to happen - it happens to everyone. But don't let that prevent you from DOING SOMETHING.
Can't make it to the gym? Go for a walk. Even if it's only 15 minutes.
Had a bad day of eating? Get in your serving of fruit and veg for that day. You get the idea.
DO something every day that takes you closer to your goal.
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Beeps, this is our first trip to Italy. Our three adult children (29, 26, 24) are going with us, as well as their cousins and aunts/uncles, so it should be a great time. We're starting in Milan, then to Lake Como (w/side trip to Switzerland) and finally Venice.
Regarding evening cravings, have you ever tried casein based protein powder as a snack? It releases slowly and is fairly satisfying. I sometimes mix chocolate flavored casein with almond milk and some PB powder as a snack.
Great picture, Monkeefan. Looks like you're in a fitness commercial!
I'm halfway through another high volume training week, so I'm really looking forward to reduced training while we are away. But once we return, the party is over. After one day to unpack, I'm heading up to Canada for a training camp weekend to ride the IM bike course and test the swim course at Mont Tremblant. It's getting real, now!
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Strength"=Done! that low hold at the end is...er, "something"...1
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Cardio"=Done! 1st day of month 2! felt like starting over...LOL! still some soreness from Saturday's BONEFROG! I made it to the end...but JUST!
I did kick my sprained finger a few times during the warm up. Those 1-2-3 soccer kicks. There may have been some expletives.
I was supposed to do some sprint and agility work today, but I got rained out. I think I'll hit one of these Max 30s or regular Insanity as a substitute.1 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Friday Fight: Round 2”=DONE!0
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Hi All, I have sure missed being here, but am trying to get back on track.
Welcome to all the new cool kids!
I was supposed to have a relaxing summer with little B&B guests. Well, there are few B&B guests but I have been so busy going here and there! I finally got a run in after my Diva Half marathon. Did a trail run and I have to say that my trail is NOTHING like @monkeefan1974 ! I want to do a big trail run in September and October, so need to get used to the roots and rocks and making my way over them while trying to run.
Here is a picture I took at the top of my trail run. It was too beautiful not to stop and capture it. Also, I was huffing and puffing by the time I got up there, I needed the break!
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One week left in my weight cut. Thank God for the sweet potato. It really is an incredible food. It allows me to train with intensity on very little cals.5
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Found this old pic from when I lost weight and got rid of my big clothes. (these weren’t even my biggest pants!)
I went from a women’s US size 18-going-on-20 to a size 10! I love shopping for clothes now!
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Savage=Done! Was wet and raining and re-mangled that sprained finger again. Not my “best performance”, but I DID beat the obstacle that I got the original injury on. The “Holy Sheet”. Was determined to beat that one and did!
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That is SpEcTaCuLaR!!2
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"Insanity Max: 30 Pulse"=Done! oddly, MAX30 doesn't bother the sprained finger...much. I DID kick it a few times on those soccer kick things...and "speed hit the floors" can be a challenge. sometimes I jam the bad finger. other than those two moves...no issues.0
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alteredsteve175 wrote: »kimber0607 wrote: »
Makes me feel like i need a more concrete plan..LOL
turned 45 on 6/9
I try to work out every day for an hour....
Mostly focus on weights/strength training..crunches..push ups etc (at home w equipment)
as far as cardio, I try to go for a walk or bike with the kids for at least 30min a day...doesn't count errands, shopping ....try to park far away when i go shopping to get in as many steps as possible
Posting the week's workout schedule for accountability.
Monday - lifting AM (squat day) - yoga PM
Tuesday - circuit training - AM
Wednesday - lifting AM (deadlift day)
Thursday - circuit training - AM - yoga PM
Friday - lifting AM (bench day)
Saturday - cardio - 60 minutes minimum hiking/walking
Sunday - rest day
Done. Made every workout except the Thursday yoga class - went wade fishing instead, so still got some exercise.
Do it again this week.
Monday - lifting AM (squat day) - yoga PM
Tuesday - circuit training - AM
Wednesday - lifting AM (deadlift day)
Thursday - circuit training - AM - yoga PM
Friday - lifting AM (bench day)
Saturday - cardio - 60 minutes minimum hiking/walking
Sunday - rest day
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Staring this weight loss thing again, I need friends to help me be accountable. Please add me!2
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Cardio & Ab Attack: 10"=Done!2
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It's Bold Week for CG, which is just a fancy way of saying the camp schedule is abbreviated so the trainers can get training and campers can get in a recovery week. My week ahead:
Monday- Insanity Max Cardio Conditioning
Tuesday- CG Games Strength and Endurance events practice
Wednesday- 5-mile run
Thursday- CG Games Agility and Interval events practice, and hopefully a little climbing
Friday- 3-mile run with hill sprints
Saturday- CG Games Peak event practice
Sunday- CG Games practice, all 5 events in one day
CG Games is coming up on July 14th and 21st. Praying for no injuries!
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Power"=Done!0
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Spent the weekend cleaning out my flower beds and cleaning up the yard. It's late to be doing that, but it was the first weekend I actually had time to get it done! Things are looking a whole lot better even if I do live in the woods.
I had been doing so well maintaining my weight loss, even while on vacation and enjoying wine every day, but gained 6lbs since I've been home!
Stopping the gain train right now! 1 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Sweat & Ab Attack: 10"=Done!1
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I'm 49... so I guess that technically means I can join this group...
I'm 5'8" 200.4 pounds. I started on 4/23/18 at 224.8 and my goal is 145. I want to hit my goal by my 50th birthday... 1/8/19.
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Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
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Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
Bring on the Beast!
CONGRATS!
I do twister backwards. seems to work for me as I tend to swing a lot going forwards or on the sides (and waste too much energy hanging and trying to STOP swinging). for Olympus...stay high and close to the wall (try not to stick your butt out too far). low=you end up climbing back up a lot and wasting energy. shady side on hot sunny days...or it's friggin' HOT! also...3 points of contact. multi-rig is variable on difficulty...really depends on the set up and where it is on the coarse. for rope climb, lots of guys try to muscle up. I lock my feet and make it more of a leg thing. much easier and saves energy. works for me wet or dry.
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Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
Bring on the Beast!
CONGRATS!
I do twister backwards. seems to work for me as I tend to swing a lot going forwards or on the sides (and waste too much energy hanging and trying to STOP swinging). for Olympus...stay high and close to the wall (try not to stick your butt out too far). low=you end up climbing back up a lot and wasting energy. shady side on hot sunny days...or it's friggin' HOT! also...3 points of contact. multi-rig is variable on difficulty...really depends on the set up and where it is on the coarse. for rope climb, lots of guys try to muscle up. I lock my feet and make it more of a leg thing. much easier and saves energy. works for me wet or dry.
Thanks - much appreciated!
I tried Twister backwards and just need to work on hand strength and not long arm this obstacle. Olympus was right after a drainage spot in a muddy field so there was no traction. I tried slogging this on my knees, but the walls were smeared with mud. Multi-rig was fine, but transitioning from the rings to a bar just threw me off, so off to the rock walls for me. Rope climb was fine the first day, but the lower halves of the ropes were just covered in wet mud and my grip couldn't pull me though.
Realizing I really need to develop my forearms and drop another 10 lbs.1 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Strength"=Done!1
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"Insanity Max: 30 Friday Fight: Round 2”=DONE!2
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41 yo starting again...0
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"P90X ONE on ONE Vol. 1 30-15: The Upper-Body Massacre & Insanity Max: 30 Pulse"=Done!1
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New to Myfitnesspal as of today:
I like this Topic! I'm 43 and need to kick 70 pounds to the curb! I already ditched 43 pounds, on NS then gained 7 back
I can do it on my own without paying $300 plus a month. We are all in this together and I know we can reach our goals as long as we work hard, pay attention to what goes in our mouths and support eachother.
Looking forward to being a loser along with the rest of you!!
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