40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

the stomach bug seems to be gone. weird that i still feel so tired after spending most of yesterday sleeping.
I did yesterday's Body Beast routines today. didn't push any new limits and just kinda struggled to get through...but I got through. may get back to the Brute Force routine tomorrow. we'll see how I feel.

so..."Body Beast: Bulk: Back/Chest"=Done!

sdereski wrote: »

Indoor classes last night - body blast followed by a wonderful hour of yoga. Water intake and food choices were good yesterday as well.

I just started taking a few classes at my local gym as well. I am finding it’s a lot easier to work through an hour with the other ladies than on my own; I plan to join them more regularly!

Well we're now at the beach in Costa Rica, so no exercise and I know kettlebell and kickboxing are going to hurt when I get home! But I'll enjoy the hot weather, beer, nachos and fresh fruit as long as I can.

"Body Beast: Bulk: Arms"=Done!

"Body Beast: Bulk: Legs"=Done!

Welcome, @justcari013 . I'm doing standard CICO and trying to settle for slow and steady weight-loss versus fast and loose, as the fast and loose usually comes back just about as fast. I'm also working on trying to eat each day around the same time; my dietitian suggested it. Anyways, welcome!

It is good to see that the Cool Kids are alive and well and kicking booty! I have been muddling through, healing from three herniated discs in my neck and a sudden job change.

At the end of July, I was having some severe pains down my left arm. Knowing what I know about human anatomy, I went to the chiropractor. One MRI later, I learned I had 3 severely herniated discs in my neck and some serious arthritis in my spine. Lovely. I couldn't work for 3 weeks, and absolutely no exercise. I spent the next 8 weeks going to the chiropractor twice a week and for spinal decompression twice a week... and still not allowed to exercise. No heavy lifting. No impact exercises. No lifting my arms above my head. I couldn't even play disc golf, and I had to host at work instead of serve. Ugh!

When I was finally on the mend at the beginning of November and able to add a bit of exercise back into my routine and wait tables instead of host, the restaurant I worked at closed...permanently...after being open for 40 years! Ugh!!! Looking for a job at 52 kind of sucks. Just sayin'.

I'm happy to say that God is good! Even though I wasn't working for so long, we managed to pay all of my medical bills and keep the lights on!! I have a new job that I like and the neck held up so nicely through LIIFT 4 and 21DFX that I'm finally back to my regularly scheduled training routine! Yay!! I'm pretty sure that the fact that we don't use trays at my new job has definitely helped my neck, lol!

So, yesterday was P90X3: Total Synergistics and a 3-mile run.

Today I did P90X3: Agility X and 18 holes of disc golf.

It feels good to be back!

"Body Beast: Bulk: Chest/Shoulders"=Done!

BettyM1017 wrote: »

It is good to see that the Cool Kids are alive and well and kicking booty! I have been muddling through, healing from three herniated discs in my neck and a sudden job change.

At the end of July, I was having some severe pains down my left arm. Knowing what I know about human anatomy, I went to the chiropractor. One MRI later, I learned I had 3 severely herniated discs in my neck and some serious arthritis in my spine. Lovely. I couldn't work for 3 weeks, and absolutely no exercise. I spent the next 8 weeks going to the chiropractor twice a week and for spinal decompression twice a week... and still not allowed to exercise. No heavy lifting. No impact exercises. No lifting my arms above my head. I couldn't even play disc golf, and I had to host at work instead of serve. Ugh!

When I was finally on the mend at the beginning of November and able to add a bit of exercise back into my routine and wait tables instead of host, the restaurant I worked at closed...permanently...after being open for 40 years! Ugh!!! Looking for a job at 52 kind of sucks. Just sayin'.

I'm happy to say that God is good! Even though I wasn't working for so long, we managed to pay all of my medical bills and keep the lights on!! I have a new job that I like and the neck held up so nicely through LIIFT 4 and 21DFX that I'm finally back to my regularly scheduled training routine! Yay!! I'm pretty sure that the fact that we don't use trays at my new job has definitely helped my neck, lol!

So, yesterday was P90X3: Total Synergistics and a 3-mile run.

Today I did P90X3: Agility X and 18 holes of disc golf.

It feels good to be back!

welcome back!

Hi all, I'm here to join the cool kids! Because I need all the help I can get!

So let's see... 44, been on MFP years ago, and stopped because excuses. On/off jogger, and I'm back at it again, with Garmin Forerunner to track. At this point in my life, I want to be healthy so I can continue to live a somewhat active lifestyle until the end of my days, but also, look good naked. (Hey, I've been single for a bit now.) I'm currently going through some life changes - I left my job last year and went and traveled around the world for a few months, and now I'm trying to figure out what I want to do when I grow up, and where I want to live.... you know, the basics that most people have down by now.

I've signed up for the running challenge here on MFP and I'm looking for my tribe! Happy to be here!

I love all these photos!

Keep 'em coming!

"Body Beast: Bulk: Arms/Ab Shredder"=Done!

"Body Beast: Bulk: Legs/Back"=Done!

Ironlady70 wrote: »

Almost 5 months into doing CrossFit and trying to keep up with the 20 something's. The Olympic lifting part is my strength - no pun intended and the 20 something's are trying to keep up with me on some lifts. Today is my favorite - deadlift day !!!

There is a CrossFit group who shares some space at my gym. Those are some tough workouts! Impressive!

45 and back on track eating clean. Intermittent fasting and down 13 lbs and feeling great! feel free to add me.