The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)
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So i stopped by to say hi to the seniors curlers I played with last year. I had asked the organizer last year when had to put me on a team with the nasty old pervy skip if I would play with him after as a reward . Well today he asked when I'll return unsaid maybe January. Well he's putting me on his team haha. I better be back in January.1
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57 and doing well. I'd like to join to give you all a preview of what's to come 55+.
I'm a life long fitness practitioner, meaning its just part of my everyday, part of who I am. On the job I'm a 100% desk jockey. When I was in my 20s it was about ego and looking good. 30s, well, I guess the same and I started to pull away from my peers. 40s I became more an outlier, still a lot of ego, but also it was relaxing. 50s, ego much less so, but I'm definitely a 5% outlier at this point. At 55 I felt my CV ability dropping significantly AND for the first time in my life I couldn't eat as I wished, probably cuz my running miles were much less than in prior year. I also noticed my knees were a bit more sore and didn't respond to lateral motion too happily. ALSO flexibility is becoming more of an issue 55+, your body accumulates little tears, scars along the way that accumulate.
I still do what most 57yos would consider possible undoable -- a steady diet of beachbody workout (insanity, p90x, and the like). I am 6'0" 170lbs, heavier that I used to be but my body just won't let go of that middle section chub, again, most people would say SHUT UP you're cut -- but we all have our standards. I've never been more than 10lbs overweight because I self correct when I drift up to that...
I know at 57, I'm not going to turn heads any more, except maybe to note "what a freakish old man with a 25yo body!!? WTF!" LOL so its all about just feeling good in my skin and knowing I'll be around to watch my kids (and someday grand kids) grow up and thrive. I'd like to do something crazy like an ultra but I'm also just happy to feel my heart beat in my chest and run miles in the country at sunrise. I'm embarking on more mindfulness (meditation) and balance in my workouts. I don't want to blow out a knee or hip overdoing it so I keep workout with limits I know are safe. But I know I still have that gear if I feel like going for it on occasion.
Hope all you young'ns can learn from this short bio -- know your WHY and most of all ENJOY the journey of fitness as a lifestyle not an endpoint! Don't let yourself become crazy outta shape and overweight, because its gets tougher to undo that as you age. But if you're there, just set goals, progressive goals and hold tight to your WHY because its gotta be stronger than your favorite food after 10pm (a whole pepperoni pizza, a big chocolate bar, ice cream, etc). Feeling good and being around for your loved ones is way worth it IMHO. Good luck my friends.3 -
srburmester wrote: »57 and doing well. I'd like to join to give you all a preview of what's to come 55+
So how does the future look????0 -
AliNouveau wrote: »srburmester wrote: »57 and doing well. I'd like to join to give you all a preview of what's to come 55+
So how does the future look????
I can't say for the world, but in what you can control (yourself), with discipline and mindfulness at least up to 60 looks pretty amazing (I never imagine 60 would be this awesome in terms of physical ability).1 -
srburmester wrote: »AliNouveau wrote: »srburmester wrote: »57 and doing well. I'd like to join to give you all a preview of what's to come 55+
So how does the future look????
I can't say for the world, but in what you can control (yourself), with discipline and mindfulness at least up to 60 looks pretty amazing (I never imagine 60 would be this awesome in terms of physical ability).
Hey I was just visiting my curling friends many of which play in an octogenarian league. I was chatting with an 80 year old skating friend the other day. So the future is bright for many many more years1 -
Introducing myself...add me if you’d like...I started using MFP when I saw a picture of me eating 3 entrees for lunch and another picture of me at South Lake Tahoe and I was astounded at how bad I looked. I was eating 6000 calories per day and not exercising. Almost took pride in how much I ate every day. Decided I had to make a change and didn’t tell anyone. Just started logging every food and drink I consumed and have been extremely disciplined in running and working out. Run, lift, run, lift, eat smart. Repeat. Well...here I am, 116 days later, and I’ve reached my first goal!!! I’ve dropped 50.5 to go from 241.6 to 191.5 and I’m starting to see the muscle definition in my body that I haven’t seen since the early 90s! I feel great, hoping I look great, and this journey has just begun for me! Add me as a friend if you like and let’s get healthy together! Have a great, healthy, and inspiring day!3
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I was at a conference last week. I get my coffee delivered mail order to the office. The upshot of this was that I ran out of coffee on Saturday (with a delivery at the office I had failed to collect). Sunday was a bit grim....
I have now picked up fresh supplies (350 grams Ethiopian filter and 350 grams Colombian espresso.) All is right with the world again.1 -
Check 5k off bucket list !!! Had a great time. My main take away was seeing the finish line and pouring on the speed for a strong finish. Mind you that I have never ran a race of any type before. Even with an aching hip. Nothing ice, heat,and ibuprofen cant fix. Pictures to follow.9
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reggiedrum wrote: »Check 5k off bucket list !!! Had a great time. My main take away was seeing the finish line and pouring on the speed for a strong finish. Mind you that I have never ran a race of any type before. Even with an aching hip. Nothing ice, heat,and ibuprofen cant fix. Pictures to follow.
Hey well done congrats on an awesome achievement0 -
reggiedrum wrote: »Check 5k off bucket list !!! Had a great time. My main take away was seeing the finish line and pouring on the speed for a strong finish. Mind you that I have never ran a race of any type before. Even with an aching hip. Nothing ice, heat,and ibuprofen cant fix. Pictures to follow.
Well done 👏0 -
reggiedrum wrote: »Check 5k off bucket list !!! Had a great time. My main take away was seeing the finish line and pouring on the speed for a strong finish. Mind you that I have never ran a race of any type before. Even with an aching hip. Nothing ice, heat,and ibuprofen cant fix. Pictures to follow.
I still remember my first 5k in 2015 after 30 years of a mile attempt putting me halfway in a coffin!!! A terrific feeling for sure! Each step up or better effort had that same rush. Pulled off a Half Marathon this fall on short training... Felt perhaps even better! Congrats and if you enjoy running, keep pushing for bigger goals.... You might just surprise yourself and its a great feeling!0 -
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reggiedrum wrote: »Check 5k off bucket list !!! Had a great time. My main take away was seeing the finish line and pouring on the speed for a strong finish. Mind you that I have never ran a race of any type before. Even with an aching hip. Nothing ice, heat,and ibuprofen cant fix. Pictures to follow.
Congratulations! So glad you got to do it.0 -
I am on the upper end of this group as i am 57. I have always stayed fairly active and I boxed for 10 years. I just started training about 6 months ago. You can still build muscle and feel great about yourself at any age. It just gets a little tougher.2
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Almost 50 years old , well really almost 48 dec 16 th lol but still close to 50 , glad there is group for middle Agers , ty3
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AliNouveau wrote: »You know you're old when you trip going down your outside front stairs and land on your walk way skinning both your knees. At least my shoulder seems ok
Rest up hope you feel better soon!1 -
AliNouveau wrote: »You know you're old when you trip going down your outside front stairs and land on your walk way skinning both your knees. At least my shoulder seems ok
Rest up hope you feel better soon!
Thanks. The knees are so annoying but are healing. I like to kneel on the floor though doing the exercises for my shoulder rehab so ya that's not happening right now.0 -
Ok American middle agers....tell me your Thanksgiving plans please. We had thanksgiving in October but I have a turkey breast I'm going to roll up with some stuffing because turkey + stuffing = life
Ok dramatic but it's my favourite meal ever!!!!!3 -
Smoked turkey breast here. That is the only dish I am responsible for (that and the shopping, which is already done.) I know there will be dressing made with my Mom's recipe, but I'm not a big dressing fan. Green beans and cranberries and garlic mashers are on my radar. Finish with some of my daughter's blackberry pie and some rye whiskey. Some time around midday the pup will get a long walk.1
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I like the sound of blackberry pie and I like the sound of @IslandGal3 's massive feast.
What is stuffed ham? What do you stuff in it1 -
Thanksgiving is usually my holiday, so the only thing I'm letting mom fix is the ham.
I'm slow roasting my turkey over night, and I already have 2 pumpkin pies made. Plan to make a pecan one tonight, and get my sweet potatoes roasted for the sweet potato casserole. Since I'm slow roasting the bird, I can't stuff it, so I'm putting my stuffing/dressing in the crockpot - that's the closest I've ever gotten to in the bird!
I also am making roasted carrots, parsnips, & brussel sprouts with bacon, broccoli casserole, cranberry sauce, and homemade dinner rolls.
The bird goes in the electric roaster and the stuffing in the crockpot; I've never tried it, but I wonder if I can bake both casseroles at the same time? I may try that!1 -
AliNouveau wrote: »Ok American middle agers....tell me your Thanksgiving plans please. We had thanksgiving in October but I have a turkey breast I'm going to roll up with some stuffing because turkey + stuffing = life
Ok dramatic but it's my favourite meal ever!!!!!
today is my favvvv as far as food
I love turkey, stuffing with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything
Pumpkin pie and warm apple pie w whipped cream is the best!!!
kim
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i have never heard of stuffing a ham
gravy really is the best thing ever isn't it1 -
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kimber0607 wrote: »AliNouveau wrote: »Ok American middle agers....tell me your Thanksgiving plans please. We had thanksgiving in October but I have a turkey breast I'm going to roll up with some stuffing because turkey + stuffing = life
Ok dramatic but it's my favourite meal ever!!!!!
today is my favvvv as far as food
I love turkey, stuffing with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything
Pumpkin pie and warm apple pie w whipped cream is the best!!!
kim
I have to agree with you Kim! Gravy on everything! I get looked at cause I put all my food in a bowl. Lol.
Except the pumpkin pie. That has it's own bowl with whipped cream!🤤
I make awesome gravy so when I plate food I'll pour some on and then serve extra in a ramekin and basically make bread or something to dip and soak up all the gravy. Yum1 -
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AliNouveau wrote: »kimber0607 wrote: »AliNouveau wrote: »Ok American middle agers....tell me your Thanksgiving plans please. We had thanksgiving in October but I have a turkey breast I'm going to roll up with some stuffing because turkey + stuffing = life
Ok dramatic but it's my favourite meal ever!!!!!
today is my favvvv as far as food
I love turkey, stuffing with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything
Pumpkin pie and warm apple pie w whipped cream is the best!!!
kim
I have to agree with you Kim! Gravy on everything! I get looked at cause I put all my food in a bowl. Lol.
Except the pumpkin pie. That has it's own bowl with whipped cream!🤤
I make awesome gravy so when I plate food I'll pour some on and then serve extra in a ramekin and basically make bread or something to dip and soak up all the gravy. Yum
Great idea on putting some in a ramekin on the side.
I'm not much of a cook so that why I go to my sisters to have her Thanksgiving food. Ha ha.
Cooking and baking are my thing. I just dropped off a loaf of fresh bread to the neighbours3 -
Hi! My name is Tracy and I am 44, and mostly here to maintain. I have been lifting with dumbbells recently, and love it. I would love some friends to support each other! Feel free to add me!4
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kimber0607 wrote: »AliNouveau wrote: »Ok American middle agers....tell me your Thanksgiving plans please. We had thanksgiving in October but I have a turkey breast I'm going to roll up with some stuffing because turkey + stuffing = life
Ok dramatic but it's my favourite meal ever!!!!!
today is my favvvv as far as food
I love turkey, stuffing with mashed potatoes and gravy all over everything
Pumpkin pie and warm apple pie w whipped cream is the best!!!
kim
I have to agree with you Kim! Gravy on everything! I get looked at cause I put all my food in a bowl. Lol.
Except the pumpkin pie. That has it's own bowl with whipped cream!🤤
and the pumpkin pie has so much whipped cream on it that you can't see the piece of pie under it all
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