The middle agers group. (Upper 30s,40s & 50ish folks)

AliNouveau wrote: »

Anyone have any fun plans for the weekend? I wanted to go on an adventure but seems we are to have storms ☹️

I LOVE storms, not sure why, but I've always liked stormy days. But.... my exciting plans for the weekend... working in the ER... ughh... but I am thankful to have a job.

northviewvintage wrote: »

My favorite is Autumn, too. The mountains in Alabama and Georgia are beautiful in Autumn, and that's mostly why I stay in the South. I've been camping at Cheaha a few times. If we survive July and August the rest of the year is a piece of cake ;D

I agree... I think of Autumn as God's gift to us for surviving the summers heat and awful humidity.
YES to Cheaha ~

Good morning from Chicagoland USA. I've lost a few pounds recently after reaching the heaviest weight I have ever been. Quite embarrassed at myself when I look in the mirror so really need to get that weight off and get healthy. Would love some motivational supportive friends to help me along the way. I have over 50 lbs to still lose and I am 46 years old currently.

Looking at 117 here today. Pool time!

northviewvintage wrote: »

That's my weekend, too.We're still avoiding the public:) My daughter sleeps til noon, now, for the first time ever. I would have been so happy when she was little, but now I can't sleep past 7 anyway.I stayed up til 2AM last night, and still woke up right at 7!

Isn't that always the way!
We are avoiding people for the most part. I'm the one who gets sent out to pick up stuff but i still have yet to go into a store.
Brunch is done, going to shape some donuts to make and then I guess I'll workout

RandJ6280 wrote: »

For sure it's good to have a job. I had several friends laid off because of all of this, another just started back to work lucky for her but she is a flight attendant and could get laid off again.

My family is sleeping in apparently. I've already picked up groceries, organized stuff to make breakfast. Might start some laundry. It's very exciting here [/quote]

WOW busy lady ~ good on you dear. Yes this whole year has been just crazy. Let's hope the second half smooths out a bit. I can't imagine all of those that have been laid off... my heart goes out to them all. [/quote]

I'm always busy. I have since made brunch, exercised, made donuts, made salad dressing which is to have with dinner and prepped chicken for dinner. Sadly the laundry still sits unfolded haha

slimgirljo15 wrote: »

Good morning Middle-agers, hoping you're all having a great weekend

Hi lovely lady. Enjoy your day!
☕🌞

BourbonCowboy wrote: »

So, I had an official weigh in of sorts and I recorded some measurements and need this group's help and input:
--Weight 221 from 231
--% of Fat 27.9 from 31.6
--Muscle Weight 150 (stayed same)
--Hydration 49.4% which is low

Daily caloric intake Goal is 1500 (From Doc) - I am hitting between 1200-1400 during the week, on weekends I do and can go over 50-100 calories.

Daily workouts 40 min cardio intervals
Mon, Wed, Fri - Push-ups and Crunches

I am worried i am losing too much too fast, I am strict with food, but i notice hunger during weekends.. Please share thoughts here, friend me for ongoing support, motivation, collab - Thank You!

1200 calories is low for a woman. I don't think it's a good thing to try to eat that few calories especially if you are exercising every day. It means your net calories are under 1000. That's not going to be something you can sustain for a long period of time. We are doing this as something we can sustain for a long time.

The hydration and weight from muscle is most likely a guess so don't take that stuff too seriously unless your weigh ins are super scientifically done.

What does mfp say your calories should be? Not all doctors are experts on nutrition

AliNouveau wrote: »

BourbonCowboy wrote: »

So, I had an official weigh in of sorts and I recorded some measurements and need this group's help and input:
--Weight 221 from 231
--% of Fat 27.9 from 31.6
--Muscle Weight 150 (stayed same)
--Hydration 49.4% which is low

Daily caloric intake Goal is 1500 (From Doc) - I am hitting between 1200-1400 during the week, on weekends I do and can go over 50-100 calories.

Daily workouts 40 min cardio intervals
Mon, Wed, Fri - Push-ups and Crunches

I am worried i am losing too much too fast, I am strict with food, but i notice hunger during weekends.. Please share thoughts here, friend me for ongoing support, motivation, collab - Thank You!

1200 calories is low for a woman. I don't think it's a good thing to try to eat that few calories especially if you are exercising every day. It means your net calories are under 1000. That's not going to be something you can sustain for a long period of time. We are doing this as something we can sustain for a long time.

The hydration and weight from muscle is most likely a guess so don't take that stuff too seriously unless your weigh ins are super scientifically done.

What does mfp say your calories should be? Not all doctors are experts on nutrition

Ali, I was as surprised as you and Slim. The muscle mass at both checking are using specialized equipment that is relatively accurate, but agree overall, that all figures are relative. Thank you for the input and I agree I gotta find a balance, its tough.

47yrs old. Keen to be added

northviewvintage wrote: »

I agree! Honestly, with all the craziness the last 4 months, I am just trying not to stress eat and gain more weight!

AliNouveau wrote: »

BourbonCowboy wrote: »

northviewvintage wrote: »

Wow, that is impressive! I am on the same amount of calories as you,and I am 5ft 1. I haven't hardly lost any weight, though. So, I might try just sticking to 1200 if it stays the same after this week.

BourbonCowboy wrote: »

So, I had an official weigh in of sorts and I recorded some measurements and need this group's help and input:
--Weight 221 from 231
--% of Fat 27.9 from 31.6
--Muscle Weight 150 (stayed same)
--Hydration 49.4% which is low

Daily caloric intake Goal is 1500 (From Doc) - I am hitting between 1200-1400 during the week, on weekends I do and can go over 50-100 calories.

Daily workouts 40 min cardio intervals
Mon, Wed, Fri - Push-ups and Crunches

I am worried i am losing too much too fast, I am strict with food, but i notice hunger during weekends.. Please share thoughts here, friend me for ongoing support, motivation, collab - Thank You!

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North its tough...I dont know that I can keep at 1200 go forward. Loving the results for now, but once gyms open back up...I dont know

Eating 1200 calories a day isn't healthy at all and you might want to reconsider even considering this. You might be getting quick results you like but it's better to take your time. Slow and steady wins the race

What about using exercise to avoid the stress eating? Or a hobby? If your hands and mind are busy chances are you won't eat?

Eating a very restrictive diet just typically ends in failure because it's not sustainable. You want to create habits that are healthy

That being said if you are a tiny, petite woman you could eat 1200 calories a day but remember if you're exercising you might need a bit more. Bourbon is a man and men are different than women and eating 1200 calories a day, he said he exercises 40 minutes every day which means he's betting what 900 calories....that's not safe, sustainable or healthy

A friend invited me for a barbecue yesterday. I ran a bit late, and was got to hers about 40 minutes later than I intended. I was surprised to see some other friends, also invited to the barbecue, going in the opposite direction.

It turned out they were 40 minutes late as well, but we were both 1 week early. D'oh!