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Grab Your Tuna!

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 16:23

This is a thread about reclaiming exercise for those of us who never felt it was for us, or who lost our confidence after childbirth or illness or injury, or just lost our way a little bit regarding looking after ourselves.

This thread is about realising that getting up off the sofa and moving about a bit can be enjoyable, can be done in our pyjamas and can be fitted into lives that are too often lived for the benefit of other people.

This is a thread about firming up our wobbly bits, strengthening our bones, making our joints flexible and lifting our moods, so that the rest of our lives are that little bit easier and more enjoyable.

So, grab your tuna, wrestle yourself into your sports bra and watch out for the Little Differences!

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AnotherGirlsParadise · 27/03/2015 15:57

Delurking to come and join you all (waves) Smile It's only taken me since the first thread! I've got a stone and a half to lose before I get married later this summer, and I'm armed with Davina and my Fitbit - I'm going to bloody do this, dammit!

I've lost nearly a stone in the past 6 weeks, but I had an emergency C section last August and I've now got the dreaded stomach flap. I never had a flat tum anyway, but now it's just a car crash. It's not shifting, but then again I've only really been exercising/eating healthily those past 6 weeks, so I'm hoping it'll at least shrink a bit [hopeful]

I've got one dumbbell, a 4 pack of tuna and a new sports bra (that I walked 12 fucking miles for). Can I come in? Grin

BuzzardBird · 27/03/2015 15:51

Well done velma I have a few more weeks to go before I can be seen in public wearing a swimsuit methinks.

I am eating after excercise 2 low carb sausages and a poached egg and I am finding it is keeping me going until early evening. I put on some jeggings today that are usually a bit uncomfortable and they fit much better.

velmadinkly · 27/03/2015 14:00

No Davina for me today, but I have been for a 30 minute swim which was a combination of breaststroke, front crawl and backstroke. I do feel thinner and lighter inside IYSWIM.

Peace that food looks lovely. I've got 2 eggs boiling at the moment and I can't decide whether to have boiled eggs and soilders or an egg salad.

Moodykat · 27/03/2015 11:27

Peace that looks yummy!

PeaceOfWildThings · 27/03/2015 10:56

I don't want to derail the thread with food, but reminding everyone to eat... I'm trying to eat more in the mornings after a work out to avoid less healthy snacks. Here is my mid morning breakfast/snack/lunch! :)

Grab Your Tuna!
BuzzardBird · 27/03/2015 10:30

Warm up, advanced abs, boxfit and stretch. Now fit to drop.

Well done everyone. :)

PeaceOfWildThings · 27/03/2015 09:46

Did day 5 of the plan I've been following this week. Plus a 7 minute 'little black dress' pilates and bodyweight routine. I'll probably have the weekend off.

good efforts everyone!

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 27/03/2015 09:06

Did Warm up, legs, abs, tone and sculpt, and stretch yesterday.

Knees are aching today so will give myself the day off.

Moodykat · 27/03/2015 06:57

Morning everyone!

Did warm up and tone and sculpt again this morning as still not feeling up to the energetic ones!

I was very, very unfit but yesterday I ran up the stairs to the bosses office and was able to actually speak to him straight away! Small difference!

BuzzardBird · 26/03/2015 19:48

I only do the 'mild' ones as have disabilities. The easier ones are abs, tone and sculpt, box fit, fat burner and total stretch I have found. I find that if I follow any of the others with total stretch that I don't get any aches or pains other than the ones I have anyway.

bimandbam · 26/03/2015 19:29

Well thanks to this thread and you amazeballs ladies I am proud to say so far this week (since sunday) I have walked 12 miles.

About 6 of them I wouldn't have done. Definitely not the school run today in the horrible wind.

So cheers!

Tomorrow depending on the wind situation I will either walk 2 miles or crack out davina. What routines did you all start with? Bearing in mind I am totally unfit and about 2 stone overweight? Sigh.

velmadinkly · 26/03/2015 18:45

Well, even though I've not done any exercise today, out of interest I weighed myself after I had my tea and I weigh less (0.2lb) than what I did last 2 Sunday mornings ago before any breakfast!

I know I've been doing WW alongside 7 minute fit, but I do think the exercise has really helped. Fingers crossed I see a good loss on Sunday morning. I also tried some trousers on this mor ing that I could get on a few weeks ago, but they were a bit tight around the thighs and a bit camel toe-ish, they look much better. I still don't think I could wear them all day because I'd end up feeling as though i was being cut in two, but still, its a small difference!

BuzzardBird · 26/03/2015 17:56

Think I will do those tomorrow after a Davina. Thanks Peace

BuzzardBird · 26/03/2015 17:53

Oh Peace, you are a star! That has saved me Googling Grin

PeaceOfWildThings · 26/03/2015 15:35

stretches for sciatica

PeaceOfWildThings · 26/03/2015 15:33

Amazon, you do not need a kick up the arse, you have an infection, sixk note for you! Rest! That's an order! Grin

Stevie, do something! Don't try and overdo it, stick to just keeping your back mobile and decide this will be for the rest of your days. OK maybe not this exact same DVD, but exercise to some degree or another. It all counts! For your back, when you are feeling up to it.. :
7 minutes of pilates for back stabilisation
[http://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/lower-back-stretches-for-sciatica-pain stretches for sciatica]]
stretches for stiff lower back, 18 mins
I haven't looked at these yet, but I'm impressed with most of what they do.

Moodykat · 26/03/2015 15:24

Amazon - it sounds like you need a rest, not a kick up the arse!

stevie - c'mon woman! What is blocking you?

AmazonGrace · 26/03/2015 15:06

Kick up the arse needed here, think I shouldn't have done as much with a UTI on the go, thought I was coming to the end of it but hurting again now, boo!

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stevienickstophat · 26/03/2015 15:03

Kick up the arse needed here, please Hmm

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BuzzardBird · 26/03/2015 13:33

Even though I have been to a hospital appointment today and I should be working instead of MNing I have squeezed in fat burner and stretch as I am frightened if I stop I won't start again and everything will seize up.

Must. keep. going...

bimandbam · 26/03/2015 12:42

Afternoon all.

Just trying to summon the energy to get ofd the sofa and go for a walk. Its not very nice outside. Cold and windy so its a bit of a struggle. But I ought to go now then I can chill out with a nice coffee when we are back.

I was planning on walking around the lake which takes a good hour so is plenty of excercise but keeping thinking of excuses. Someone come and motivate me!

On the plus side I weigh 2lb less than what I did on Monday. Probably just water but still. Its a start. Just another billiontyfour to go. Sigh.

AmazonGrace · 26/03/2015 12:30

Buy Blush ffs! Still huffing and puffing!

AmazonGrace · 26/03/2015 12:29

Afternoon!

Feck! Just done two new ones. Warm up, ultimate fat burner, tone & sculpt with some extra squats for good measure! Definitely need smaller weights for the tone & sculpt!

I think we should all by a pair of M&S flares and give anyone else wearing them the nod Wink

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stevienickstophat · 26/03/2015 10:59

For the first time in ages, my lower back is stiff today.

My own fault for slacking this week. Back to it this afternoon.Hmm

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velmadinkly · 26/03/2015 08:53

I think its going to be a rest day today for me. My hip felt a bit clicky yesterday and I do know I've already got a problem with it, so I didn't want to exacerbate it by doing any more squats.

However, depending how it feels during the day today I might have a go tonight.

I don't get the newsletter, how do I get the newsletter? I want to see Stevie!