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Summer of fitness

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TartyMcFarty · 03/07/2011 09:22

Well with July here, a couple of months of perfect exercise weather ahead and summer hols just around the corner, my summer of fitness is about to begin with a 40 min run.

Will be doing a gym workout Monday, spinning Tuesday and Thursday, a run on Friday and Sun and Step on Sat. Anybody fancy a bit of a fit club for motivation?

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MumPotNoodle · 28/08/2011 11:42

Well my summer of fitness amounted to nothing to shout about GrinBlush

So, on to Plan B.....from 7th September I will.....

drink more water
20 minutes cardio when I get up
30 minute walk before work
hour walk or dvd after work
not drink alcohol during the week
not snack

Here I go again Grin.

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TartyMcFarty · 01/08/2011 21:56

We were on the Cardigan coast. I didn't end up running when I was there bit walked a great route with DD, which I'll run in the early mornings when we go back next week.

Fitness regime is going really well - starting to look more defined and over the last week, with a bit of extra effort on eating, I'm losing weight too Smile

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MumPotNoodle · 20/07/2011 22:12

TMcF, you have no idea how happy I am that someone thinks this is a good idea....I do have that amount of time, albeit split through the day, to actually do this, motivation is obviously the key ha!

mapmyroute is great....where are you holidaying?

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TartyMcFarty · 20/07/2011 21:47

That sounds good MPN. I start summer hols tomorrow too, so no excuses!

8k run on treadmill yesterday. Rest today (am currently on 24hr ECG) then gym tomorrow.and spin Friday. We're.going camping on Sat so.I.need.to go on mapmyrun to plan a route.

Excuse random full stops - using touch screen phone!

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MumPotNoodle · 20/07/2011 20:25

I'm "off school" now for the summer holidays Grin....in my mind I am planning a six week diy bootcamp......hour of fitness dvd, hour of walking, hour of toning spread over each day...well, that's the plan anyway Grin.

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TartyMcFarty · 18/07/2011 21:52

TBH, apart from Monday, the evening is the only time I can exercise because of childcare. How's Shred going?

Did another hardcore gym workout today and might have to do it again tomorrow because the logistics of getting back out for spinning are complicated!

I've been a bit disheartened because I hoped to lose a bit of weight but appear to be gaining it (I don't really buy the muscle weighing more than fat chestnut). Anyway, I'm managing to keep going mainly because I love the exercise high afterwards, even if I really didn't feel like it beforehand.

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VivaLeBeaver · 16/07/2011 08:20

I've tried with the dog and had the same problems as you. I'll have to be more disciplined and do it in the eve rather than watch tv.

I did thirty day shred yesterday and an hour walk.

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TartyMcFarty · 15/07/2011 22:14

Can the dog be trained to run with you Viva? Never had any success with that when we had dogs because they'd keep zipping across straight in front of me so I was always afraid of tripping over them. Is there no other time you can find to get out on your own? I find I have to be quite selfish with sticking to my routine. DH and I have a rota!

Upped the gym.workout today - 500 cals.burned.

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VivaLeBeaver · 14/07/2011 21:08

Hello, can I join in please.?

I really need to do more exercise in an attempt to help me shift weight. I need to get back into running. Two years ago I was running three times a week and even ran a 10k.

Then I bought a dog and I walk her for an hour a day so don't have the time to run. Still have the dog so it's a bit of a problem! I work so don't have the time to walk for an hour and then gomfor a run. Will have to work something out.

Anyway I've been doing thirty day shred for a bit. Also bought zumba for the wii and that came today so have done that for the first time. I'm hoping to alternate shred and zumba and maybe go out for a run once a week, as well as dog walking!

I need to lose two stone!

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TartyMcFarty · 14/07/2011 20:55

Object.

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TartyMcFarty · 14/07/2011 20:55

Spin Tues and tonight. Caught sight if myself in the mirror of the gym. Wasn(t pretty. Felt like jumping off the bike and running away, but that would have been defeating the inject. Boo!

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TartyMcFarty · 11/07/2011 13:21

Thank you.

Well it's lucky I did the exercise last week, because without it I'd have gained weight but instead lost one measly pound, but it's better than nowt. Lots of family parties etc going on at the moment, and no willpower to resist when DH feels like pigging out - luckily he's aiming for a health kick from today.

Went for a 5k run then had my gym plan revised to include some resistance this morning. Added 15mins on the x-trainer.
How are Shred, Zumba and C25k going ladies?

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orangehead · 10/07/2011 11:10

Well done Tarty

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TartyMcFarty · 08/07/2011 16:38

Did a good gym workout yesterday ... then had fish and chips for tea (but shared a portion!)

Spin, step and maybe Zumba tomorrow.

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nbyet · 07/07/2011 13:19

It's alright actually! Tires you out a bit and reasonably easy to follow until you get to the expert level!

orangehead · 06/07/2011 14:51

Thanks Tarty, feeling much better today. Going to try a run later.
Whats the zumba wii like nbyet? Any good?

nbyet · 06/07/2011 12:49

I haven't done so well this week....been under the weather too Sad. Still, did some Wii Zumba last night and will probably do the same again tonight. I am away next week but when I am back, it's full-steam ahead!

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TartyMcFarty · 05/07/2011 21:42

Gah, illness is such a bummer when you're on a roll with the fitness thing. Hope you feel better soon, but go easy and give yourself a couple of days to get over it.

1hr 15min spin class in the bag Smile

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orangehead · 05/07/2011 14:26

Was planning to shred today but have tummy bug and feeling a bit weak Sad feel quite annoyed about it. Have loads of housework to do too. Im not a good patient get annoyed and feel guilty for lying on the sofa

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TartyMcFarty · 05/07/2011 13:09

Well done Orangehead, and today looks like a good day for another run! Give me dark, cold winter running any day over hot, daylight runs.

We're lucky with the gym in that it's out of town so fairly cheap, and has a creche. There's also a toddler swim class that I'm going to take DD to, so that saves the money I've been using to pay for starfish lessons.

Extra motivation for me today - my fab new dress has arrived. I bought it in the sale for a friend's wedding and it fits but would look better if I was more toned. So, hitting the road again later!

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orangehead · 04/07/2011 19:52

Have done shreddng this morning then 3 mile run this evening. But really dont like running in the heat, give me rain anyday (just for running the sun can come back out as soon as I stop).
I'm not a member of gym but occassionally go to local council one. Prekids I used to be member of david llyods down the road to me. Wish I could join again and the kids would love the outdoor pool in this weather but cant afford. Will have to keep dreaming.

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TartyMcFarty · 04/07/2011 15:07

Thank you

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nbyet · 04/07/2011 14:14

Good work Tarty!

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TartyMcFarty · 04/07/2011 13:48

I've done Shred and hated it, I'm afraid. I found it joyless and repetitive. I do like exercise so I don't mind making more time for something I enjoy. And I prefer not to feel alone doing it - I want others to be feeling my pain Grin

I've been to the gym this morning!

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nbyet · 04/07/2011 10:50

I have the shred DVD too. I actually really like it, but don't do it very regularly now as I prefer to attend classes.

Orangehead it is my dream to be able to run 5K! I didn't make it out for my first run this morning, as I have Sunday night-itis and barely slept. But I intend to do it this evening.

Don't know the secret to losing belly fat I'm afraid, if I did I would be all over it! Are you a member of a gym?