I am putting this up after so many of us pledged to get our bums moving in preparation for the warmer weather/for better health.

Post your activities, questions and ideas here. We will motivate and support each other.

I have been doing mini-workouts at work the past couple of weeks. My allergies are acting up, so I haven't been outside doing much. I plan to change that this week, get back into walking and maye some running. I don't need to breathe!!

At work I have been doing squats, lunges, and running on the spot. I have also been doing pushups off the bench, normal ones are impossible at the mo', my shoulder just will NOT take the weight. At home I have been doing situps, and an occasional go at the rowing machine.

Lets get moving ladies! :whipcrack:

Oh my God I need this thread. I am hating my (physical) self right now.

But........I'm so lazy.....

I am putting this up after so many of us pledged to get our bums moving in preparation for the warmer weather/for better health.

Post your activities, questions and ideas here. We will motivate and support each other.

I have been doing mini-workouts at work the past couple of weeks. My allergies are acting up, so I haven't been outside doing much. I plan to change that this week, get back into walking and maye some running. I don't need to breathe!!

At work I have been doing squats, lunges, and running on the spot. I have also been doing pushups off the bench, normal ones are impossible at the mo', my shoulder just will NOT take the weight. At home I have been doing situps, and an occasional go at the rowing machine.

Lets get moving ladies! :whipcrack:

What a fabulous thread Rosie! :hugs: just in time for spring and summer! I have lately been going for a walk/run in the park a couple of times a week, but i should step this up! Get toned for summer! :chuckle:
Good on you for your mini morkouts :penguin: and at work!! :glee:
Today I am planning (being the main word here :chuckle:) to go for an hours walk/run in the park followed by stretches and maybe some situps. Let's see how i go.....:whipcrack:

Good idea, Rosie. I have been thinking about this too.

Well my good intentions are there but I keep getting foiled.
I walk my kids to school when the weather permits but it has been raining lately. This is between a 2.5 - 3.5km round trip.
A group of my friends have formed their own Bootcamp & we meet one night a week to run our butts off. I will miss the next 3 weeks though as the boy has trips away & I need to stay home with the kids. :(

Excellent thread idea Rosie, just what I need. After being sick for so long, I'm so out of the routine I was in (yoga most mornings and squats and situps in the evening). I so want to get myself back in shape for France and Italy, and I've only got two weeks to do it. Arrrgh!!!!

I actually have a gym in my apartment block!! I am SO going to start using it!

I actually have a gym in my apartment block!! I am SO going to start using it!

Oh vee I'm so jealous! Wish i had a gym that close to me!

I got up at 6.30 this morning, went to the gym and did 40 mins on the bike - random - level 7/8. Then went home and had porridge with cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey for breakfast. I'm feeling great!

I got up at 6.30 this morning, went to the gym and did 40 mins on the bike - random - level 7/8. Then went home and had porridge with cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey for breakfast. I'm feeling great!

God I wish I had your discipline!! That's great Celeste, well done :clapping:

This discipline is new found, since gaining 5kgs over the last few months. And I was already chubbs. SO now I am trying to get to the gym as often as I can. And, surprisingly, mornings seem to be working well for me. I make too many excuses not to go after work, and am so busy, the gym just falls to the wayside.

If anyone needs any tips on how not to get physical, please let me know. My boot camp is tough but if you're committed to muffins, pancakes, beer and napping you should pass with flying colours. Extra credit for those with no coordination skills.

If anyone needs any tips on how not to get physical, please let me know. My boot camp is tough but if you're committed to muffins, pancakes, beer and napping you should pass with flying colours. Extra credit for those with no coordination skills.

Fantastic commitment to beer, right here!

If anyone needs any tips on how not to get physical, please let me know. My boot camp is tough but if you're committed to muffins, pancakes, beer and napping you should pass with flying colours. Extra credit for those with no coordination skills.

Oooh no, I am soooo good at being not physical that I now need to get seriously physical to make up for being so not physical!!!!!!

I walk 10k five mornings a week with my Mum regardless of the weather conditions. The only time we don't go is when I am sick. I dread getting up early in the morning to go (6am) but always feel great when we get back. The only thing I really need to do is try and pick up the pace a bit as I am a bit of a slow coach with the walking sde of things!

I have a Personal Trainer every monday and I got to the gym at least 5-6 times a week, sometimes even twice a day (I'll do cardio in my lunch hour and then do a weights session after work). If I didnt have the commitment of meeting my cute trainer every week, I'd be sitting on my arse. Im also motivated by the reults Im seeing and how my clothes are fitting now that I have started this new fitness programe :)

WOW go Elizabeth! That's amazing!!! I didn't go to the gym this morning.... regret it now but the sleep in was nice!

Right, time to get my butt moving. Just read where if a woman has a waist (measurement over belly button) of over 82 cm, she is at greater risk of heart disease. Mine is at a whopping 95!! I am in the highest risk category, according to that - hells bells.

Not that I expect to drop almost 15cm off my middle, it isn't that easy. But I sure as shootin' intend to give it a go......:whipcrack:

If anyone needs any tips on how not to get physical, please let me know. My boot camp is tough but if you're committed to muffins, pancakes, beer and napping you should pass with flying colours. Extra credit for those with no coordination skills.

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:Very funny!!! But on a serious note, I have been doing Yoga every morning, watching what I consume, and I feel fantastic!! :glee:

I love Kundalini Yoga I have nearly all Ana and Ravi's dvds.You feel amazing after a session I also do Belly Dancing:penguin:

www.raviana.com

I love Kundalini Yoga I have nearly all Ana and Ravi's dvds.You feel amazing after a session I also do Belly Dancing:penguin:

www.raviana.com

I learned belly dancing a few years ago with some girlfriends for a bit of fun.
However, I fell in love with the whole concept and execution. You really become in touch with your body.

I hate exercise. I tried it, and I just ate more. So this year, something had to change, and it was the diet. I really want to do yoga when I get back from o/s. Now I've lost a bit of weight (not enough) I'm sure it will be easier to bend! Fingers crossed. Would anyone recommend a type/place preferably in the inner north.

My oblique Abs are very sore today after some killer sit ups. :o

My oblique Abs are very sore today after some killer sit ups. :o

M, that is fantastic it means you are woking it! :clapping:

M, that is fantastic it means you are woking it! :clapping:

That is working it! How very Asian of me. :chuckle:

I hate exercise. I tried it, and I just ate more. So this year, something had to change, and it was the diet. I really want to do yoga when I get back from o/s. Now I've lost a bit of weight (not enough) I'm sure it will be easier to bend! Fingers crossed. Would anyone recommend a type/place preferably in the inner north.

there is yoga at body shape gym @ gordon [this is my gym] & a private place on Mcintyre st [never been] there a couple of places also at c/wood

M, that is fantastic it means you are woking it! :clapping:

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

I NEED to start running times a wek again, walking just isnt cutting the mustard thigh/dimple wise :explode:
Right, starting this week and im uping my water intake.....

SInce I last posted in here I have lost 1.5 cm off my waist, and I haven't done a darn thing in terms of exercise (I have the flu). I've just cut back on junk.

Wow, lucky you Rosie! (apart from the flu bizzo)

I have been keeping up with my 6am 10K walk with Mum 5 days a week and eating very healthily. We are really trying to quicken our pace now as I tend to be quite a slow walker. Anyway today my Doctor weighed me and I have lost 4kg:clapping:It's reallt hard for me to loose weight because of the medications I am on but I am very happy for this little reward!

I have been keeping up with my 6am 10K walk with Mum 5 days a week and eating very healthily. We are really trying to quicken our pace now as I tend to be quite a slow walker. Anyway today my Doctor weighed me and I have lost 4kg:clapping:It's reallt hard for me to loose weight because of the medications I am on but I am very happy for this little reward!

:worship: Congratulations! 4kg is amazing - have you been noticing a difference?

Go Rosie & Miss Pink! :worship: :penguin:

yay PCC! :worship:

I am so excitement! :glee: In addition to my 1.5cm loss, I have also lost 1.5 kg. :penguin:

I went to the doctor today for some MORE antibiotics, and he decided that we may as well do my physical (I had one in January for crying out loud, but anyhoo), which involves scales, and I have lost. Yayayayayay!!

I am still technically overweight (BMI is now 26, as opposed to 26.7) and my waist measurement still puts me in the risk category for a heap of nasties, but I am pleased. The doc told me that the soup/water/lozenge diet had little to do with it, if anything at all, and hinted that I may be moving more.

All I have done is squats, lunges and pushups (off a bench) for the past 2 weeks, and 2 walks for the sake of walking, everything else has been incidental. I have cut back on sugar & dairy too. This is far less than when I was weighed last time......

I would love to lose another 5kg, but my main goal is to get my waist back to a safer level, this is a health thing, not a 'you are fat' bugaboo.

Once I finish my antibiotics (Thursday) I am going to start bike riding and running. The house cleaning job I have picked up will help too, I will walk there and back (that's 45 minutes) and then an hour to an hour and a half of hard yakka (cleaning, if done properly, is flamin' hard work), plus the 3 days of squats, pushups & lunges (I only do these at 1 job, and am usually only there 3 days), with a few walks thrown in, will work wonders.

And if they don't, I will use more drastic measures.

:clapping::waving::encore: Rosie you are a star! :hugs:

Well i have stuck to my 3 runs a week for about 3 weeks now and i am seeing firmer thighs and bum already :clapping: :clapping: I feel so much more bikini/body confident already...until i actually have to wear one :redcheeks:

How long do you run for PS?

Well i have stuck to my 3 runs a week for about 3 weeks now and i am seeing firmer thighs and bum already :clapping: :clapping: I feel so much more bikini/body confident already...until i actually have to wear one :redcheeks:

Wow, good on you PS! That's so good. Your fitness will rocket with regular running too (or so I've heard. I've yet to do this in practice, he he!). But I reckon actually seeing the difference, makes all the difference! Congrats! :clapping:

Wooo! Well done P_S!! :worship: You have inspired me further - but I really MUST wait til I am totally over this lurgy. So Monday week, I am out on the oval.......:spin:

Well i have stuck to my 3 runs a week for about 3 weeks now and i am seeing firmer thighs and bum already :clapping: :clapping: I feel so much more bikini/body confident already...until i actually have to wear one :redcheeks:

:clapping: You go girl!

That bikini will look and feel so good, it's just the thought that is uncomfortable. :glee:

:worship: Congratulations! 4kg is amazing - have you been noticing a difference?

No don't really notice the difference when I lose weight but I always notice it when I put it on!!

How long do you run for PS?

About 30 mins sometimes try to get to 40, but thats really pushing it :chuckle:

Wooo! Well done P_S!! :worship: You have inspired me further - but I really MUST wait til I am totally over this lurgy. So Monday week, I am out on the oval.......:spin:

Yes do wait until you are feeling better apprently getting the blood pumping when your sick gets you even sicker cos it pumps all the yuckies round your body!

About 30 mins sometimes try to get to 40, but thats really pushing it :chuckle:

That's awesome. I really think I should start doing something like this.

I'm going to aim for 20 when I start. No less than 15 though. I can build it up slowly. Very slowly.

I get up at 5.30 for a run every morning with the dog. We don't have a gym in this town so I have all the equipment I need at home. I do HIIT on my cross trainer and weights/fitball/skipping rope & exercise DVD's.
I've also just bought the Core Rhythms dvd's to blast away my belly....I'm a sucker for infomercials :redcheeks:
My body is slowly taking shape! I just need to control my eating more - I just love my food. I also just ordered an exercise journal to keep me on track: http://www.itsallaboutmejournal.com.au/

Jaime, you may get something from the nike site www.nike.com.au.

Select tune your run with nike + and you receive fabulous options of information allowing you to set goals, design runs, challenge other nike runners from all around the world. They have a really professional forum and distance club.

Simply check it out and see if offers you something. I love it and am a regular user! :clapping:

hey thanks Charismatic! I will certainly have a look. I also found http://www.mapmyrun.com/ but I haven't had a proper look yet..

Thanks J, I will check it out! :waving:

I get up at 5.30 for a run every morning with the dog. We don't have a gym in this town so I have all the equipment I need at home. I do HIIT on my cross trainer and weights/fitball/skipping rope & exercise DVD's.
I've also just bought the Core Rhythms dvd's to blast away my belly....I'm a sucker for infomercials :redcheeks:
My body is slowly taking shape! I just need to control my eating more - I just love my food. I also just ordered an exercise journal to keep me on track: http://www.itsallaboutmejournal.com.au/

5.30!!! I admire that! I mean, there are heaps of gyms here and I still refuse to do any exercise. I've always wanted my own treadmill though.

5.30!!! I admire that! I mean, there are heaps of gyms here and I still refuse to do any exercise. I've always wanted my own treadmill though.

I desperately wish there was a gym here!!!!

Well after the gorgeous food I ate on holidays, I'm feeling a bit frumpy (although have managed to not put on weight which must be from all the walking and hill and stair climbing I did to offset the food). :redcheeks::whistle:

ANYWAY... I've decided to hit the gym again now that the mornings are warmer and not so dark, and am also going to do my tony ferguson again for a few weeks to give myself the kick up the bum that I so need! Oh and my old personal trainer contacted me so I might even get a few sessions sorted as well... I want to get new togs this summer and damn it, I want to look smokin'! :whipcrack:

Having indulged for dinner tonight - vegies & roast chicken, skin & all, I have committed to rising 30 minutes earlier tomorrow to go for a brisk walk. Plus, if I start this week, when school goes back next week, I will be right to start even earlier. At least, that's the theory:whistle:

Having indulged for dinner tonight - vegies & roast chicken, skin & all, I have committed to rising 30 minutes earlier tomorrow to go for a brisk walk. Plus, if I start this week, when school goes back next week, I will be right to start even earlier. At least, that's the theory:whistle:

:clapping::clapping::clapping:

Well after the gorgeous food I ate on holidays, I'm feeling a bit frumpy (although have managed to not put on weight which must be from all the walking and hill and stair climbing I did to offset the food). :redcheeks::whistle:

ANYWAY... I've decided to hit the gym again now that the mornings are warmer and not so dark, and am also going to do my tony ferguson again for a few weeks to give myself the kick up the bum that I so need! Oh and my old personal trainer contacted me so I might even get a few sessions sorted as well... I want to get new togs this summer and damn it, I want to look smokin'! :whipcrack:

Yes, I went for a swim on Monday and togs are the best motivator to get your ass in gear!

Didn't make the walk this morning, it was bucketing down, and I wasn't feeling that brave post-lurgy. So I went for 45 minutes tonight, and did squats, lunges & pushups at work today.

I love running/walking in the rain! Provided its not freezing, its so invigorating!

I love running/walking in the rain! Provided its not freezing, its so invigorating!

Yeah, normally I do too, but after the last week, (felt like I was swallowing razor blades) I am taking a few precations. At least til I finish my antibiotics.

Didn't make the walk this morning, it was bucketing down, and I wasn't feeling that brave post-lurgy. So I went for 45 minutes tonight, and did squats, lunges & pushups at work today.

Your so good Rosie. :clapping: Smart too! :hugs:
Despite wanting to get fit your health is much more important honey. :waving:

I've cracked the whip :whipcrack: ha ha!

Today I:

Signed up for 12 weeks worth of personal training sessions at my gym (1 x half hour session a week) with my old trainer so she WILL kill me I just know it! :shakehead:

Put in my diaries (plural - the one I carry everywhere and my work one) my workouts for the next two weeks, my training sessions and the classes I plan on attending at the gym (Pump and RPM)

Went to the TF people and got my supply of shakes

Am currently finishing off the choccies I have left in the house :chuckle::whistle: so there will be NO temptation from tomorrow when the 'get fit' plan begins! :whipcrack::clapping:

Another 4 cm! :glee:

And no, I am not fudging the numbers, Mr18 (who thinks I am bonkers, 'Mum, you are NOT fat' say both my boys :hearts:) is doing the measuring. Woot! :penguin: I haven't really changed all that much, added a bit of extra stress, and shaken the lurgy. That's it. I am sooooooo happy - I just need to shift another 7cm (at least) and I am back in helathy waistline territory!!

Yay Rosie! Congratulations!!

I am still walking 10 k with Mum five days a week but yesterday ended up with huge blisters on the soles of my feet and huge blisters on my heels! They really hurt!!

Rosie, that's awesome well done! :clapping:

I've cracked the whip :whipcrack: ha ha!

Today I:

Signed up for 12 weeks worth of personal training sessions at my gym (1 x half hour session a week) with my old trainer so she WILL kill me I just know it! :shakehead:

Put in my diaries (plural - the one I carry everywhere and my work one) my workouts for the next two weeks, my training sessions and the classes I plan on attending at the gym (Pump and RPM)

Went to the TF people and got my supply of shakes

Am currently finishing off the choccies I have left in the house :chuckle::whistle: so there will be NO temptation from tomorrow when the 'get fit' plan begins! :whipcrack::clapping:

Go Nat!!! SO impressed. Good luck xxx

I get up at 5.30 for a run every morning with the dog. We don't have a gym in this town so I have all the equipment I need at home. I do HIIT on my cross trainer and weights/fitball/skipping rope & exercise DVD's.
I've also just bought the Core Rhythms dvd's to blast away my belly....I'm a sucker for infomercials :redcheeks:
My body is slowly taking shape! I just need to control my eating more - I just love my food. I also just ordered an exercise journal to keep me on track: http://www.itsallaboutmejournal.com.au/

I set my alarm for 6am this morning to fit a run in and i slept right through it, dammit i just cannot get out of bed in the morning to run. Im going to have to fit another 2 runs in before the end of the week now boo hoo

I set my alarm for 6am this morning to fit a run in and i slept right through it, dammit i just cannot get out of bed in the morning to run. Im going to have to fit another 2 runs in before the end of the week now boo hoo

everyone is different, some prefer to do it in the morning others find it easier in the evening when you're more awake and warmed up. I personally prefer the evenings, but I find if I do it in the morning its done and out of the way.

everyone is different, some prefer to do it in the morning others find it easier in the evening when you're more awake and warmed up. I personally prefer the evenings, but I find if I do it in the morning its done and out of the way.


I prefer evenings as well, but the reality is, there is too much to do after work to fit it in 9 times out of 10. So I must subject myself to earlier risings :explode:

I prefer evenings as well, but the reality is, there is too much to do after work to fit it in 9 times out of 10. So I must subject myself to earlier risings :explode:

yeah thats true.
its coming into a nice time of the year too - I just love the still mornings, listening to the birds chirp and seeing the sun come up

74.2 & 87. Remember those numbers for me. I'd write them down, but I'd forget where :redcheeks:

I prefer mornings cause then it's done and outta the way and I can't make excuses!

I got up and did RPM this morning... geez it hurt :whipcrack:.. but glad I went! :glee:

I prefer mornings cause then it's done and outta the way and I can't make excuses!

I got up and did RPM this morning... geez it hurt :whipcrack:.. but glad I went! :glee:

is RPM spin class?

RPM is class using stationary exercise bikes, and you go so hard that if they weren't bolted to the floor (OK, so they aren't but....) you would take off. It's hard yakka, and it drops the weight fast. But I find it boring so I don't do it :chuckle:

I would so do it if I could! I bet its a killer leg workout!

RPM is class using stationary exercise bikes, and you go so hard that if they weren't bolted to the floor (OK, so they aren't but....) you would take off. It's hard yakka, and it drops the weight fast. But I find it boring so I don't do it :chuckle:

rosie, you need an ipod filled with hot music really really blasting to take you to another place in your mind and you will love this class! :whipcrack: :saber: Maybe :shakehead:

I would so do it if I could! I bet its a killer leg workout!

oohh it is! and butt and abs - all over really! you have to really switch everything on!

it's just a heavy duty exercise bike in a class and the instructor yelling at you to sit, stand, hover etc in time with the music! it kills! :whipcrack:

RPM is class using stationary exercise bikes, and you go so hard that if they weren't bolted to the floor (OK, so they aren't but....) you would take off. It's hard yakka, and it drops the weight fast. But I find it boring so I don't do it :chuckle:

Ohhhh that's sounds so painful to me

It is painful. But I found the underlying boredom even worse. I just couldn't get into it, but then, I don't really enjoy gym classes anyway, they are alright for a break from the everyday, then they become part of the everyday.

I started doing this yoga move and it was so painful on my legs I thought I was going to fall. I would love an exercise bike, I think they would be great

I got my Core Rhythms DVD's today! Can't wait to get stuck into them

I'm going to start jogging tomorrow. I mean it this time! Look out!

So did I RBB, but the damn lurgy has had a resurgence, and I am NOT going to risk it - I want to be fitting all my normal clothes by the Adorables weekend, but I want to be healthy too. So now I have to wait another week :explode:

I did another RPM class tonight.... yowza! :worship:

My butt is quite sore... but it's all for a good cause - to fit into my skinny pants ASAP! Pump tomorrow morning! Eeeek!

I just did my core rhythms DVD and WOAH MAN! Excellent ab workout and its fun! At the end I had sweated the same as I do doing HIIT on the elliptical! love it :)

Went this morning to do pump but was a few minutes late so just did a little cardio and weights on my own - starting to feel it now! :chuckle:

Jaime - what is the core rhythms dvd, sounds like I need it. Where can I order it from?

Core rhythm dvd's sound cool cos you wouldn't have to go to the gym to exercise but I would totally freak out at soon as someone got home, "Don't look at me!!!"" So embarrassing :redcheeks:

Jaime - what is the core rhythms dvd, sounds like I need it. Where can I order it from?

Hi LouLou you can get it from here:
http://www.corerhythms.com.au/CoreRhythms_AU/

each month they send you new dvd's to keep it interesting. Try it, it makes you sweat but its kinda fun!

Core rhythm dvd's sound cool cos you wouldn't have to go to the gym to exercise but I would totally freak out at soon as someone got home, "Don't look at me!!!"" So embarrassing :redcheeks:

:chuckle: I do it when I'm home alone with the curtains drawn coz I'm so uncoordinated! I don't think I have much rhythm at all when it comes to dancing so this is helping me get my groove thang!

:chuckle: I do it when I'm home alone with the curtains drawng!

:chuckle::chuckle:
Wouldn't also be embarrassing if you like fell over or something. And I would be stuffed after a minute I reckon.

Thanks Jaime.
I am so uncoordinated too - I will be laughing at myself. You don't have to know how to dance do you? I wouldn't have a clue how to salsa etc.
The dvd's look good. Have you got the whole set?

I just have the first delivery they send you. No you don't need to know how to dance - I certainly don't! I got the hang of it after doing it twice, its mainly tilting and swinging your hips around to a great beat.

I really don't like crunches and ab exercises so this is perfect for me. I've done it twice now and my tummy and side obliques are pleasantly sore!

session of weights this morning, amd also will be training later on tonight, then from next week onwards getting back into my regular routine..

just got a nice little surprise today, i was measured up by some dude who performed a body composition and cellular analysis on me, and apparantly i'm sitting pretty - 13.65% body fat.

sweet!! now all i need to do is get back on it

Man - I miss working out so much!! 3 months without it has killed me. Will start with boring walks and maybe some pilates next week.

I did my very first Circuit training class last night and i loved it because of the variety. I hate exercise but this was great because your always thinking and never get bored. Loved it!!

What's involved with circuit training PP?

PP - I ADORE circuit training!! It goes so quick and you work harder than you realise because of the intervals = loves it! When I run I will break that up to, walk for a minute, then run for a but etc etc...it makes for a more effective workout.

What's involved with circuit training PP?

Well we basically did a variety of different excercise for a couple minutes each and then rotated.
Started with a job to warm up adn then we did leg work, arm work etc. we used medicine balls a lot, weighs and gym balls but they were all optional. squats and lunges, sit ups and crunches, pitter patter fit, a bit of tae bo, jumpinh jacks, boxing etc it was really fun adn no treadmill or excercise bike in sight!!!

Been for my daily constitutional 10k today but having a few blood pressre problems at the moment so had to take it very easy!

Been for my daily constitutional 10k today but having a few blood pressre problems at the moment so had to take it very easy!

Crikey!!!!! 10kms ... how long does that take you???

Well we basically did a variety of different excercise for a couple minutes each and then rotated.
Started with a job to warm up adn then we did leg work, arm work etc. we used medicine balls a lot, weighs and gym balls but they were all optional. squats and lunges, sit ups and crunches, pitter patter fit, a bit of tae bo, jumpinh jacks, boxing etc it was really fun adn no treadmill or excercise bike in sight!!!

This sounds good. Sounds interesting and less likely to bore the non-exercisable like me.

Crikey!!!!! 10kms ... how long does that take you???

1 hour and 10 minutes usually but today and hour and a half!!

good for the heart and good for the soul!

Woot! Down to 73.6. Meausrement still 87. :typing:

fantastic rosie! :worship:

Congrats Rosie!:penguin:

Congrats Rosie!

I've SO gotten back into my gym routine.. went again tonight even though I can still hardly move from Friday! :whipcrack: Did RPM and nearly died of course....

visited my family on the weekend and went for an early morning run with my mum on sunday morning....appraoched The Big Hill I have only been able to run up once before (6 mths ago) - and ran all the way up it!! I was so proud of myself considering the words out of my mouth only moments before were "oh mum I don't think I can do it" :chuckle:

visited my family on the weekend and went for an early morning run with my mum on sunday morning....appraoched The Big Hill I have only been able to run up once before (6 mths ago) - and ran all the way up it!! I was so proud of myself considering the words out of my mouth only moments before were "oh mum I don't think I can do it" :chuckle:

:worship: Well done Jaime! Very impressive.

My weight is stil the same, but my measurement is 83. I am expecting the scales to jump up agin in the next few weeks, as I lose fat and gain muscle.

:worship: Well done Jaime! Very impressive.

My weight is stil the same, but my measurement is 83. I am expecting the scales to jump up agin in the next few weeks, as I lose fat and gain muscle.

yes 'weight measurement' isn't always the best indication. You can lose heaps of cm's but still sit at the same weight. Muscle is leaner than fat but they still weigh the same.

Victoria's Secret bikini arrived in the post today. So jogging starts tomorrow!:chuckle:

Victoria's Secret bikini arrived in the post today. So jogging starts tomorrow!:chuckle:

How sexy RBB.:whipcrack: Any chance you will post a pic? :rollthoseeyes:

Any chance you will post a pic? :rollthoseeyes:

Darling, not even my mirror wants to see it yet.

Darling, not even my mirror wants to see it yet.

:chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

Started Pilates the other week. It's a 10 week course. Loving it so far. Pilates works well for me...love it!

Victoria's Secret bikini arrived in the post today. So jogging starts tomorrow!:chuckle:
:chuckle::chuckle:
Started Pilates the other week. It's a 10 week course. Loving it so far. Pilates works well for me...love it!
I would love to try Pilates, would be great fun me thinks.

Wooooooooot!!:glee: I got the buttons on my 'one day, I might' pants! The zip not quite, but the buttons are a major step. I have kept these for 2 years, in the hope that one day, I'd get them over my butt. I never thought I'd get anywhere near getting them done up.

What's really scary is that I haven't altered what I am eating, or my exercise level, and I haven't had any extra assistance (tonic/meal supplements). Although, if they get to done up, but I can't breathe, I may call in the big guns.

well done Rosie! It's a major milestone to fit into clothes that were once too small

I completed my very first Aqua Aerobics last night and i really enjoyed it. However i'm not sore this morning so i don't think i put in enough effort, i'll have go full throttle next week.

It was fun and cooling but i kept getting cramps in my toes all the time which sucked!!!

Aqua Aerobics? Sounds like great fun PP!

It was a lot of fun and its agreat way to do resistance training without actually feeling like its too hard. Resistance traing is ideal for build lean muscle which helps to increase your metabolism, apparently.

I went with bestie and well we always have fun no matter what we are doing.

Naturally being a cancer I love the water! I think exercise like that would be more fun then anything.
I can't wait for summer though, I love the beach!

I'm a cancer too!!! July 8th

but i hate the beach

July 2nd!
Cancer repezent yo!

I'm a cancer too!!! July 8th

but i hate the beach

holy crap I'm july 8 too!

holy crap I'm july 8 too!

Well Happy Birthday Jaime for 4 months ago!!! I hope you had a good one. :glee:

you're the first person I know with the same birthdate as me..... how bizzare how bizzare...

You are the 2nd person i know with the same date as me.

The girls at work have got me walking with them everyday! Yesterday was 40 mins but today I only did 20 mins. Better than nothing though!!!

The girls at work have got me walking with them everyday! Yesterday was 40 mins but today I only did 20 mins. Better than nothing though!!!

At my last job the girls and I used to do this everyday. Its great for blowing out the cobwebs after working in stuffy offices. :spin:

The girls at work have got me walking with them everyday! Yesterday was 40 mins but today I only did 20 mins. Better than nothing though!!!

Definately better than nothing!

The girls at work have got me walking with them everyday! Yesterday was 40 mins but today I only did 20 mins. Better than nothing though!!!

Even 10 minutes is good. I just did 30 minutes, and the wind probably took that up to a 45 minute level.

The girls at work have got me walking with them everyday! Yesterday was 40 mins but today I only did 20 mins. Better than nothing though!!!

That's great!

Now I'm in a different office I can't do my walk up from Swanston up the biiig hill to Bourke and King anymore - stupid Mlebourne Central.

Do laps of the CBD blocks, utilising the time to window shop, but not allowing yourself to actually shop. 'Must keep moving, want to get fit so I have a reason to go shopping' will be your new mantra :rollthoseeyes:

Do laps of the CBD blocks, utilising the time to window shop, but not allowing yourself to actually shop. 'Must keep moving, want to get fit so I have a reason to go shopping' will be your new mantra :rollthoseeyes:

This is what I do. I often tell my bf that if he wants to go for a walk with me then we must past shops so I don't realise I'm walking, I just go window shopping. This is the only way he will get me of the couch :chuckle:
I've actually introduced skipping, push ups, sit ups and body lunges this week. So far so good, starting of slow though.

I went to my 2nd aqua aerobics last night and well for most of it i was on the steps massage a huge toe cramp. Then i got 1 in my calf muscle. As soon as we started i basically g ot a killer one in my toes. It wouldn't go away for 5mins and my toes were reallt sore afterwards. Then when we got out of the pool the same foot cramped again. It was very painful and annoying.

Does anyone else suffer from these and how do you stop them, am i doing something wrong????

I went to my 2nd aqua aerobics last night and well for most of it i was on the steps massage a huge toe cramp. Then i got 1 in my calf muscle. As soon as we started i basically g ot a killer one in my toes. It wouldn't go away for 5mins and my toes were reallt sore afterwards. Then when we got out of the pool the same foot cramped again. It was very painful and annoying.

Does anyone else suffer from these and how do you stop them, am i doing something wrong????

I get toe cramps all the time! It's soooo painful so I understand! I get them in my RPM classes at times and I almost always get them when I go swimming... not sure what it's from, my mum always tells me I need some salt but I think it's water not salt! :shakehead:

I had personal training this morning and she killed me - I could hardly lift my arms afterwards to wash my hair! :whipcrack:

It's something to do with salt, but I forget if its too much or not enough, will ask my mum.

My clearance for the gym has been pushed back another week :shakehead: I feel so flabby and weak!

It's something to do with salt, but I forget if its too much or not enough, will ask my mum.

My clearance for the gym has been pushed back another week :shakehead: I feel so flabby and weak!

People have been telling me all different stuff like not neough, calcium, water, potassium or salt.

I think i should just go to the Dr and see maybe i have a deficiency or something.

THe doctor is a good option.

Today I went for a bike ride, spilt into 2 20 minute parts, in a howling gale! OMG! My legs hate me. I plan to ride for half an hour twice a week hereafter, but not on days where it's windy.

I went to my 2nd aqua aerobics last night and well for most of it i was on the steps massage a huge toe cramp. Then i got 1 in my calf muscle. As soon as we started i basically g ot a killer one in my toes. It wouldn't go away for 5mins and my toes were reallt sore afterwards. Then when we got out of the pool the same foot cramped again. It was very painful and annoying.

Does anyone else suffer from these and how do you stop them, am i doing something wrong????

pp cramps can be really common when excerting bursts of energy if you are dehydrated and/or low in magnesium. You obviously need some electrolytes to help control fluid levels in your body. :waving:

Ok so where do i find these electrolytes??? because i've only just started exercising and don't really know about this kinda stuff.

SHould i drink more water during the day that i'm gonna do the aqua aerobics???

There are drinks available (check which, cause I am not sure) that have electrolytes in them. And no, if that's the issue, water will only flush more of them out.

Thanks for the help Rosie. I 'll go on a search for electrolytes. I hope to god they work because i can't handle the toe cramps and calf cramps being so regular.

pp your health food store/ chemist/gym will sell these drinks. Suggest you discuss your cramps with them. Rosie is absolutely right regarding more water flushing electrolytes from your system.

Good luck and read your body pp, it will tell you when something is wrong. :hugs:

Hydralyte is one - we used that for Mr12 when he was little and had gastro.

I've had a hectic last 3 weeks, started 2 different jobs so I have finally got back into my jogging. Included some lunges and squats last night as well so I'm feeling a wee bit sore.
Oh and at this new site I have to climb 60+ stairs to get to the client offices :) I no complain, I try and find lots of excuses to do it more than once

Incidental exercise will make a massive difference for you jaime!

I'm doing everything to get myself back into a routine. Oh and I subscribed to Women's Fitness & Health coz I can't get it in this town, and they forgot to send me my first issue :explode: I want my free t-shirt dammit

I am trying so hard to get back into my exercise routine, I bought a treadmill last year and I haven't been on it for about 2 months, I just can't seem to get motivated, I am going away for christmas and even that hasn't pushed me!! My eating has been terrible and can't seem to get it together! Is anyone else finding it hard or can anyone give me some hints on how to get back on track!:explode:

I am trying so hard to get back into my exercise routine, I bought a treadmill last year and I haven't been on it for about 2 months, I just can't seem to get motivated, I am going away for christmas and even that hasn't pushed me!! My eating has been terrible and can't seem to get it together! Is anyone else finding it hard or can anyone give me some hints on how to get back on track!:explode:

yes it can be hard. You need to find something to inspire you, sometimes pictures/articles help.

I found a girl who had a really fit toned body in a magazine and I taped it up on the wall in front of my elliptical :chuckle: so I looked at it all the time thinking 'I'm gonna look like that soon'

yes it can be hard. You need to find something to inspire you, sometimes pictures/articles help.

I found a girl who had a really fit toned body in a magazine and I taped it up on the wall in front of my elliptical :chuckle: so I looked at it all the time thinking 'I'm gonna look like that soon'

I have a picture of Jen Hawkins on my fridge... it stops me from eating bad (sometimes) haha

:chuckle: good idea. I never thought of putting one on the fridge.

Yeah good idea, will find a picture and put it on my fridge. I just need to lose a few kilos, I get so angry with myself when I start binging because of boredom. I have to snap out of it! Will start on my treadmill tonight and get back on track. Will try to eat healthy too! :clap:

that's the spirit! sometimes we need to give ourselves a push, but we always feel so much better for doing it.

I am trying so hard to get back into my exercise routine, I bought a treadmill last year and I haven't been on it for about 2 months, I just can't seem to get motivated, I am going away for christmas and even that hasn't pushed me!! My eating has been terrible and can't seem to get it together! Is anyone else finding it hard or can anyone give me some hints on how to get back on track!:explode:

Grrrrr....I'm finding it sooooo hard. I go to the gym Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. I only ever do 1/2 an hour on the treadmill (but I do the hill). I think that I'm being good like. Then I eat SHITE all day. Today for instance, I went to pilates then afterwards met a friend for coffee - she had coffee, I had cheesecake with some sort of yummy gooey topping. I decided that I would then be good (ie no lunch).

Well I didn't have lunch but another friend popped into my office for afternoon tea and brought with him a vanilla slice and a piece of carrot cake. Of course I cut them in half and had half of each.....sigh.

I also managed to find room for dinner (plus a glass of wine)

I have absolutely no self control. I try to be good. I just love food. Any wonder my clothes are all too tight. :rollthoseeyes:

BUT I am determined - I WILL succeed. Lou Lou, I'm with you. Time to get it happening :whipcrack:

Grrrrr....I'm finding it sooooo hard. I go to the gym Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings. I only ever do 1/2 an hour on the treadmill (but I do the hill). I think that I'm being good like. Then I eat SHITE all day. Today for instance, I went to pilates then afterwards met a friend for coffee - she had coffee, I had cheesecake with some sort of yummy gooey topping. I decided that I would then be good (ie no lunch).

Well I didn't have lunch but another friend popped into my office for afternoon tea and brought with him a vanilla slice and a piece of carrot cake. Of course I cut them in half and had half of each.....sigh.

I also managed to find room for dinner (plus a glass of wine)

I have absolutely no self control. I try to be good. I just love food. Any wonder my clothes are all too tight. :rollthoseeyes:

BUT I am determined - I WILL succeed. Lou Lou, I'm with you. Time to get it happening :whipcrack:

Oh I hear ya sister! My weight is the bane of my life and I am in a constant yo-yo about it. I have ZERO self-control when it comes to food and I am so in the 'feast or famine' mindset - if I am on a diet then I can't have anything, but if I'm not on a diet then I eat whatever and whenever. I have no in-between - it's a terrible way to be!

Oh I hear ya sister! My weight is the bane of my life and I am in a constant yo-yo about it. I have ZERO self-control when it comes to food and I am so in the 'feast or famine' mindset - if I am on a diet then I can't have anything, but if I'm not on a diet then I eat whatever and whenever. I have no in-between - it's a terrible way to be!

It sucks, don't it :spin:

Oh yes the yo yo diet, I try to be so strong - I was determined that I was hopping on that treadmill last night, was thinking about it all afternoon at work but......... I had to take my daughter to swimming lessons, then got home, had to wash her hair, cook dinner blah blah and by the time I was finished it was 7pm, do you think I could be bothered after that - NO!! I just looked at the damn thing and thought I"'ll just start tomorrow night"!! So I ate my dinner, sat on the couch and then went into the cupboard and ate a packet of twisties then a chocolate... Oh and had a glass of wine!!! :explode: Thought I would get it out of my system and start being good today!!!! Story of my life!!! I am seriously determined as I havd a week down the coast in January and want to wear my bikinis - HELP ME!! I am beating myself up!!!!

sorry girls i am no help as i'm also on the fat merry go round except it's not merry ;)

:chuckle: you are wasting your time at the gym if you eat crap

:chuckle: you are wasting your time at the gym if you eat crap

I think this is my problem, if I stopped eating half the crap I do I think that would help more than excerise. I walk everywhere anyway but I do eat crap.

I think you'll find a lot of people fall into this trap, I've been guilty of it myself. Rewarding yourself for all the exercise you've just done with food.

I think this is my problem, if I stopped eating half the crap I do I think that would help more than excerise. I walk everywhere anyway but I do eat crap.

I just wrote this in another thread, 90% what you eat and 10% exercise is what contributes to weight loss/ Depressing

I just wrote this in another thread, 90% what you eat and 10% exercise is what contributes to weight loss/ Depressing

I actually think it would be worse the other way around. I'm so lazy, I would hate it if it was about 90% exercise. Food I can handle it just takes time to change habits.

I read an article about habits and I'm pretty sure they said it takes 12 weeks to change your habit. That's why a lot of 'blitzes' are 12 weeks.

Don't quote me on that though!

Dodts and LouLou...how did you guys go? Did you get back into it?

Jaime I am just starting to get back into working out now - I was sick for a while and wasn't allowed to, and prior to this I saw trainer once a week and worked out, and I eat a pretty good blaanced diet.

Getting back into it - one of the keys is not setting yourself to hard of a goal or routine - start slowly, a few times a week, and build that up. Saying to yourself "Right, 5 days a week!" and if you miss one, you then figure why bother and don't do the rest! :chuckle:

If you have a strained relationship with food, eating small meals throughout the day and writing it down will help make you accountable.

I rewards myself with other things for mini goals, like a DVD or new product or some earrings etc, and this helps break the cycle of rewarding with food. And you still need to treat yourself! Just depend what you use and the portion of it. If you deny yourself you are more liekly to binge., It's all about balance.

Are you feeling a bit better today about all the work stuff? :hugs:

I did it!! Was so good, yesterday ate healthy and bought heaps of salad to have with chicken for dinner, then because I ate good yesterday it made me want to exercise. So.. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill, fast power walking and jogging in between, its probably been 3 months since I hopped on it so it was good. Today I have been good eating as well so tonight I will do the treadmill and some weights/situps etc. I have counted down 6 weeks till I go away for a week so that is my goal and I am DETERMINED! :penguin:

wow ,well done lou lou , good for u :clap: :worship: :worship:

I did it!! Was so good, yesterday ate healthy and bought heaps of salad to have with chicken for dinner, then because I ate good yesterday it made me want to exercise. So.. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill, fast power walking and jogging in between, its probably been 3 months since I hopped on it so it was good. Today I have been good eating as well so tonight I will do the treadmill and some weights/situps etc. I have counted down 6 weeks till I go away for a week so that is my goal and I am DETERMINED! :penguin:

yay LouLou!
Get yourself a journal. Believe it or not it does help keep you on track :) I got mine from www.itsallaboutmejournal.com.au and its fantastic

Keep mixing up your exercises, a lot of people get bored doing the same thing and then stop altogether.

I did it!! Was so good, yesterday ate healthy and bought heaps of salad to have with chicken for dinner, then because I ate good yesterday it made me want to exercise. So.. I did 40 minutes on the treadmill, fast power walking and jogging in between, its probably been 3 months since I hopped on it so it was good. Today I have been good eating as well so tonight I will do the treadmill and some weights/situps etc. I have counted down 6 weeks till I go away for a week so that is my goal and I am DETERMINED! :penguin:

loulou that's awesome!! PROPS TO YOU! :worship:

Make sure that even after this six weeks you keep up this lifestyle change, no such thing as diets! You don't want to dmange your body.

Are you feeling a bit better today about all the work stuff? :hugs:

still a bit crappy, today being friday & early knock has helped me lift my spirits though :)

I think the journal is a great idea, just took a look and it will help with my determination.:chuckle:
I have always been pretty good with my exercise routine, but hit a slump the past few months and then tried to get my jeans on the other day and thats when it hit me!!!
I won't go nuts, but I will keep it up and let you girls know how I go.

loulou that's awesome!! PROPS TO YOU! :worship:

Make sure that even after this six weeks you keep up this lifestyle change, no such thing as diets! You don't want to dmange your body.

I will just change my eating habits and not snack like I have been on chocolates, lollies and chips! I won't "diet" but will include my exercising back into my day to day routine. Think that should be enough.:waving:

I will just change my eating habits and not snack like I have been on chocolates, lollies and chips! I won't "diet" but will include my exercising back into my day to day routine. Think that should be enough.:waving:

Sounds perfect!!! :hugs:

I will just change my eating habits and not snack like I have been on chocolates, lollies and chips! I won't "diet" but will include my exercising back into my day to day routine. Think that should be enough.:waving:

sounds very sensible :waving:

Yeah I don't want to be too hard on myself, I have lived with an eating disorder for more than half my life and don't want to fall back into that again. Exercising and eating properly is the way to go. I am going to try really hard. :whipcrack:

Dodts and LouLou...how did you guys go? Did you get back into it?

I've been going to the gym at least 3 times a week for the last 3 months. My problem wa the food and alcohol side of things. I have in the past ALWAYS had a glass of wine (sometimes 2) with dinner. Have not done that all of this week. I'm making a concerted effort to only have a glass of wine with my meals when it is a semi-special occasion (like a day with the letter a in it :chuckle:). Yesterday I was really good with food and today I'm planning on a really yummy healthy dinner.

Strangely enough, a frined of mine (the one who came with the cakes the other day) recently had his cholesterol checked and found out last night that it is seriously high. He has asked me to help him organise his cooking and eating habits (first recommendation is see a nutritionist). But that should be good for mee too. If he's going to be getting me to help him plan good food for him, I may as well do the same for me.

All good in theory, let's see how it goes

Hi Dodts, I was the same, had a glass of wine with my meals and now I am only going to drink on special occassions, also found I really wasn't enjoying it, and was only drinking purely because of habit. I seem to wake up feeling much more alert and not so fuZZY if I don't have a wine. Although its hard because we are heading for the "festive season".
I think its great that you and your friend will be able to help each other. Keep me posted. :hugs:

I know...Chirstmas and bubbles. they just go together :reindeer::xmastree::santa::snowman:

Summer and warm weather just makes me want to drink!

:chuckle: yep and I'll be the first to admit I love drinking during the day. As loulou said its going to be hard as we approach the silly season, I try to remember its ok to indulge just don't go overboard and keep exercising!

Jaime you are the wise one getting me motivated, all I could think of last night was its 90% eating and 10% exercise!!! I am changing my habits - and everything in moderation...:waving:

:chuckle: actually I think it was Celeste with the 90% / 10% comment

Jaime you are the wise one getting me motivated, all I could think of last night was its 90% eating and 10% exercise!!! I am changing my habits - and everything in moderation...:waving:

Oh and Loola disagrees with the 90/10 thing so maybe don't go by that, use it as a guide only or seek other advice! xxx

Oh and Loola disagrees with the 90/10 thing so maybe don't go by that, use it as a guide only or seek other advice! xxx

Nah I think that's a fair call. I would agree with 90% 10%

Soooo...does 1/2 a pack of chicken chips count as crap????

For me it's 90% motivation, 10% actually doing the right thing.

Soooo...does 1/2 a pack of chicken chips count as crap????

1/2 a pack?? That's weak. I challenge you buy eating a whole bag of malteasers :chuckle:

1/2 a pack?? That's weak. I challenge you buy eating a whole bag of malteasers :chuckle:

I'll raise you 2 bottles of champagne and 1 of sauvignon blanc (shit, I can still spell :chuckle:)

I have been good this week! On sunday I did a weight circuit, and yesterday I did 15min of skipping and 25min on the elliptical. :D

I have been good too, this morning I was up at 5 and did 45 on the treadmill and some upper body work. Eating much better as well.:clap:

:worship:

we need an army strong smilie... lifting weights or something :chuckle:

:chuckle:You are a crack up!:worship:

we need an army strong smilie... lifting weights or something :chuckle:

I did another weight circut last night, but my thighs were still caining from Sunday so only managed 2 sets :redcheeks: I tried to make up for it with 200 fast steps on the stepper

Good for you Jaime. I have cleaned away the cobwebs from my treadmill and weights, still on track with my fitness campaign! :clap:

I wish I had a tready. Running in an air con room in front of the telly sounds more appealing than outside with the snakes and heat :chuckle: Although I like running with the dog, he keeps me company

I would much rather be outside running, its boring on the treadmill, no one to watch the kids though! :shakehead:

Somehow - and I am really not sure how, I have lost 1/2 a kilo, and got a 2 pack happening :chuckle:

Somehow - and I am really not sure how, I have lost 1/2 a kilo, and got a 2 pack happening :chuckle:

wow gotta be happy about that!

I did 30 walking lunges on each leg with weights yesterday amongst other exercises and my butt and thighs are absolutely CAINING today :shakehead:

Walking lunges hurt - but I probably should do them! :whistle:

What I want to know is, how did I lose weight and get a 2 pack? If I can work that out, I may almost get a 6 pack.............:chuckle: Ok, so a 3.5 pack.:spin:

losing weight can be easily enough done, but muscle definition in your abs requires some serious work! maybe you do crunches in your sleep? :chuckle:

Maybe - I might have to start doing them when I am awake - work my way up to a couple hundred a day :chuckle::chuckle::chuckle:

Well

Our little town made front page news yesterday. A pregnant woman got stabbed to death (:()and now I am terrified of going for a run on my own around the golf course! I hate feeling unsafe

Oh my god Jaime that is terrible. Haven't they caught the person?
That would stop me from running - maybe you will have to do what I did and invest in the treadmill. Much safer at home, but a bit boring!

Well

Our little town made front page news yesterday. A pregnant woman got stabbed to death (:()and now I am terrified of going for a run on my own around the golf course! I hate feeling unsafe

Omg!!! So whats the details??? was she in the wrong place at the wrong time??? or was it murder?? what about the baby???

Did they catch the person? Was it the girl's ex or was it random?

ETA: A 32-year-old man was arrested and questioned yesterday but released last night without charge. A police spokeswoman said there was another man police wanted to talk to. The weapon used in the killing has not been found.

she was only 3mths pregnant! Yeah it was murder - she was stabbed in the chest in her house and staggered to her neighbours home and died before the ambo got there. The street still has the yellow tape blocking access
Poor woman

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=50375

Thats shocking, I hope they catch the person. Scary when its so close to home!

Thats shocking, I hope they catch the person. Scary when its so close to home!

that's funny though, I think now EVERYONE has heard of this town now, whereas they didn't before! Also there was a shooting about a month ago over a squabble over loud music or something....Its pretty bizzare!

I might stick to exercising in the safety of my home till this blows over...

Or.. run with a friend.

Im going to start 2 pilates classes each week for 12 week programme. its only $10 p/wk. - part of my diabetes programme. then in the new year Im enrolling back into dance classes (modern jazz) - a couple of sessions a week. Along with using the treadmill I have downstairs. I suck at going to gyms and places like curves etc ... I was a dancer for 15 years and I was good at it, my doctors say if I can build up a regular routine of exercise each week I'll get back on track!

sounds like a good regime Alice :waving: Pilates is fantastic

I love my pilates dvd.. I put the audio into mp3 format and I listen to it on my mp3 player instead of watching the DVD now. I know it off by heart :)

sounds like a good regime Alice :waving: Pilates is fantastic
cool, I wasn't too sure about it but Im going to get in touch with the fitness centre and sign up for the classes for 12 weeks!... and I just rang the dance studio and they're sending out enrolment/timetable info - so I can join up ready for the first lot of classes in february - yay!.

if you enjoy your dancing you are more likely to stick with it too :) The running will be good for impact training too

Kids finish school next week, so I can go running. The high school is just over the road from the end of our street, so I like to go there in summer. In winter, I hibernate.

I think I missed the boat on the whole pilates thing. I tried it at two different places and just got frustrated, and it was also really expensive. Could just be a matter of finding the right instructor though.

I think I missed the boat on the whole pilates thing. I tried it at two different places and just got frustrated, and it was also really expensive. Could just be a matter of finding the right instructor though.

Yeah I say keep trying RBB. I would try and find somewhere I feel comfortable with, theres nothing worse then hating what you should be trying to enjoy, what's the point in that. It might have just been those places.

I think I missed the boat on the whole pilates thing. I tried it at two different places and just got frustrated, and it was also really expensive. Could just be a matter of finding the right instructor though.

I'd say keep at it too. I have been doing pilates once a week for the past 3 1/2 years. I have had major hip and lower back problems throughout most of my adult life and since starting pilates, these have substantially reduced. You don't notice when they are not there but you do notice when the pain returns (as it does every Christmas break becasue we have 6 weeks off and I'm too lazy to do the exercises at home). I will be the 85 year old in the pilates class - I'll keep going until I die. Pilates rules :worship:

I would find it easier to do pilates in a group class rather than at home. I have a dvd, but I'll just flop if it gets too hard - I need that person telling me to "come on you can do it". That's why I love running with mum, she encourages me to keep going for longer.

Lately I have struggled to exercise during the week, I do what I can but for me its not enough. I'm not motivated after an 11hr day and there's too much to do in the evenings before getting to bed at a reasonable time.
Only a couple of more days of work and then I can dedicate my life to it :spin:.

I totally hear ya Jaime! Its so hard to motivate yourself and fit all the other stuff in you need to do before another day or work. It must be so hard after an 11 hour day though :rollthoseeyes:

Yeah I'm the same Jamie. I know if I got those dvds I wouldn't do it, it would just sit there. It would be much easier in a class and more motivating too.

I went for a walk the last two evenings... and as usual, my butt cheeks are sore today! I must clench as I walk or something, but when I go for decent walks (these were 40 mins), especially a couple of days in a row, boy do I feel it in my butt! It feels good (sort of) but it is definite pain!

I went for a walk the last two evenings... and as usual, my butt cheeks are sore today! I must clench as I walk or something, but when I go for decent walks (these were 40 mins), especially a couple of days in a row, boy do I feel it in my butt! It feels good (sort of) but it is definite pain!


Im the same Celeste, i went for a run/walk yesterday and my thighs and bum are a little sore, do you walk regulary? Cos mine get sore after ive slacked off then get back into it.:whipcrack:

I have slacked off too and am getting back into it.

My bum was sore the first few days of running. Now it's not, except for after I finish.

I have been going for a week now (not running every single day) and I have already noticed a difference in my body.

My bum was sore the first few days of running. Now it's not, except for after I finish.

I have been going for a week now (not running every single day) and I have already noticed a difference in my body.

That's great Rosie. Good work. If it's working keep up with it!

I go for walks and do skipping, that's all about the exercise I do these days.

Skipping is great - boxers do it to build their fitness. I would do that too, but the motion of turning the rope is too damn painful.

Skipping is great - boxers do it to build their fitness. I would do that too, but the motion of turning the rope is too damn painful.

I like skipping because I find it lazy!! :chuckle:
I find it real easy and I don't have to leave my house :ashamed::chuckle:

Not having to leave the house is a total bonus!! I need a running track in mine :chuckle:

Not having to leave the house is a total bonus!! I need a running track in mine :chuckle:

:chuckle::chuckle:

skipping can be quite hard! One of my exercise programes says to do it for 15mins and I struggle to get past 5 :chuckle:

I have increased my exercise programme, and my arms and legs are so sore. Its a good sore though!

skipping can be quite hard! One of my exercise programes says to do it for 15mins and I struggle to get past 5 :chuckle:

I have increased my exercise programme, and my arms and legs are so sore. Its a good sore though!

Yeah that's ages! When it get's hard I start to just use one leg and rotate.

Jeez you must be fit!!!:whipcrack:

Jeez you must be fit!!!:whipcrack:

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That's funny, your funny Rosie.

:chuckle::chuckle:

i just went for a brisk 20 min walk, did some tricep dips and crunches and lots of stretching. i feel so much better!

good on you emmy!

Go Emmy!!!:worship:

I was slack yesterday, only walked to and from work. Made up for it today - walked to town, then carried 15kg (weighed them) of groceries home. Will be walking to and from racecourse later today (45 minutes each way). And tomorrow will be a walk to the racecourse, and a full day running around (:hearts: Cup Day) and possibly a walk home. Unless hubby tells me off majorly that is.

why would he do that Rosie?

Holy crap rosie! You must be so fit!

Because of the road I have to walk on, it's not what you would call a great stretch of road, and after the Cup there are always idiots who walk past the checkpoints to the car stash spot, and then drive home under the influence.

He worries.

Holy crap rosie! You must be so fit!

Errrrr, no. I'm not. I wish I was.

hmm well i went for a walk today but then i had chocolate mousse for desert so i think that scratches out the walk..:chuckle:

I went for a glorious walk/run this morning, and now I feel really good. Weather was very mild and slightly cloudy... Although this little sh*t of a dog came barrelling out barking really aggressively towards my dog - my heart was in my throat for a few mins there!!:shakehead:

I went for a walk this morning too but now I am sitting at my desk with sleepy eyes... :yawn:

Does walking from the bus stop to my house count??
Well it counts to me. I'll do some push ups and sit ups tonight as well.

Someone motivate me to excercise, i've been such a bum lately:chuckle:

I just got back from another walk - 25 minutes briskly. then did some skipping when i got home and lots of situps then some stretches! woot!