40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are

You know what, luvmy?? You are my INSPIRATION, today!!

I am very grateful for my health. Very. And, I continue to work my body because I think it is meant to be worked.

crew, on another thread, we work on 2-week-challenges throughout the year. You get to pick your challenge (whether exercise-oriented or nutrition-oriented) and, that GOOD news is that you only have to do it for 2 weeks. Yet, somehow, once the 2 weeks are up, you often find you just incorporate that *change*, permanently, into your lifestyle.

Soooooooooo, because I upped my protein intake in the Fall, the only way (I thought) for me to do that, successfully, was with protein bars and protein shakes. And so it was.

For the 2-week-challenge I am in, right now, I've decided to give up protein bars. Period. (I was up to 3 - 4 per DAY.) And, I've tried to eliminate my protein shakes, too, but I did have one today.

It's tough to give up the convenience of this stuff....because I work long hours and, even if I didn't, you won't catch me spending my (precious) time cutting up veggies! But, I've found a solution that was working (until today)....there's always tomorrow!

I'm glad I was able to inspire you. I hear of so many people hating exercise, and I gotta say, I'm so envious of all who can. When I hear about someone training for a marathon, etc., I get a twinge of sadness. Happy for them, but sad for me. So embrace your bodies and health!

Greetings everyone! I am still ill with a flu I am on day 5, terrible and my weigh-in is Monday. I am feeling guilty not having enough energy to exercise but I know I have to get well first. Wish me good luck!

As soon as I get well, I will be posting more about my exercise routine! Keep up the great work everyone!

Hi all. New "mature" runner here. Reading thru from the beginning but wanted to tag the thread b4 I lose it. Loving MFP so far. xD

I decided to work out this afternoon despite feeling congested. I did 30 minutes of elliptical, 55 DVD No More Trouble Zones (adding 5 pounds weights) and 40 minutes of elliptical, which brought me total of 900 calorie burn. No exercise since Sunday of last week. Now is time to get clean-up with a steam shower. Hope I maintain my 107.0 pounds by Monday ;0)!

woo!

:flowerforyou: Beeps, hope you had a wonderful trip. I have been present for three of my grandchildren's birth. They lived over 3 hours away but the drive was worth it to be able to hold a newborn.

It looks like everyone here is doing well. Lots of exercising and eating healthy.

We have the week off from classes at the YMCA. This is the week that we sign up for the next session. I am thinking that I may get some time with my husband since I will not be going to any classes right after work. Only problem is he likes to go quite late at night and doesn't leave until the Y closes. I don't want to get home at 11:30 because I have to get up so early the next morning. I am not signing up for Zumba this time. I ran into the instructor this weekend and told her that I was dropping out. It just won't burn enough calories for me anymore. Spinning, however, is a different story. Wonderful burn. So, I am signing up for spinning four days a week.

Happy Monday Morning to all !!!

Hello, Everyone-

Just checking in... Things have been going well for me, as I have found time to workout daily. It has been a wonderful combination of cardio, strength training and flexibitly workouts each week. I am very pleased.... not only has it been good mentally for me but my weight is down to a place I haven't seen in at least 5 years and I feel strong.

I hope you are all off to a wonderful week.

-Cara

This group is very encouraging! Like the vibe!! Start started last week...218....140 is my goal!

Hey Cool Kids - Nice to here about how you all are doing. I completed my 2nd week of Insanity and took the fit test for the 2nd time today and saw overall improvements, so that's good. Took my son to the State Fair on Saturday and I did indulge in fair food. Had a fried crab ball (called "Devil Crab"), deep fried Oreos (awesome!), a gyro, and some wok fried soba noodles w/ teriyaki chicken which was actually full of fresh vegetables. Stomach wasn't too happy the next day though. It was a fun time, I knew in advance I wasn't going to eat well, and what's the point of going to the fair with no fair food, so no regrets and back to my regular eats this week.

My daughter mentioned Insanity tonight, and I told her I wasn't ready for it yet. lol I want to make it through the 30 Day Shred first. Great attitude... life should not be full of regrets... it should be enjoyed! Everything in moderation, right?

:flowerforyou: cndrlla, Wonderful that you are exercising with your daughter. I am trying to get mine to do this. How old is your daughter?

:flowerforyou: KABO, I could make a negative post with the way my life is going this week. But, I won't.:bigsmile:

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Michelled1919, stick with us. You will get to your goal.

hamncheese67...seriously????? Fried Oreos? WOW

Just turned 46. I just joined MFP but have lost 90lbs but the last month or so have gained back 15. I want to hit 190. I really like the vibe of this group.

Hello all!
I haven't checked in much, lately. I love reading everyones updates
I'm down 2 lbs (3 if you count the gain from a couple weeks before). I've been getting in some great race walking, especially difficult in the fresh snow covering the ice :ohwell: But it sure adds to the difficulty of the workout, I may not be going as fast as usual, but my heartrate is sure up! I've also been adding in Ripped in 30 workouts during the week. Barring a less than restful sleep last night, I'm feeling great.