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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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Moodykat · 26/03/2015 07:29

Good morning! Warm up and tone and sculpt done this morning. Still feeling a bit too Bleurgh for the more energetic ones!

Nice jeans stevie!

stevienickstophat · 25/03/2015 21:23

I saw that! Was chuffed Blush

Also double BlushBlush as I haven't done anything since Sunday.

But I'll be back in it tomorrow Grin

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bimandbam · 25/03/2015 18:51

I didn't do the school run on foot today as dd was late getting ready cos apparently a y6 needs immaculate hair to go out the door.

But I did do a nice walk to the ducks and back which is about a mile. And tomorrow I am hopefully going to start the dvd. Got an electrician coming in the morning thrn hoping ds has a nap after so I can chuck myself around. Then doing a walk at some point. And starting sw.

I will be thin by the time I go on holiday. I will I will I will.

PeaceOfWildThings · 25/03/2015 18:19
BuzzardBird · 25/03/2015 18:14

Wow, stevie you're famous! Just seen your name in my MN newsletter!

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 25/03/2015 13:42

Well done everyone! I wish I could be motivated today but have awful period pains. I know you're meant to exercise to help them but I can't think of anything worse.

I'm debating starting an evening class which is yoga, pilates and meditation. Bit worried though because I am very unflexible!

MrsMcGregor · 25/03/2015 13:14

Well done Peace .... off to have a look at your link now!

PeaceOfWildThings · 25/03/2015 10:54

Day 3 of this workout plan for me today. I was feeling a little sore and didn't want to, but now I feel great and so glad I did it. :)

Buzz when I found out I could use stretches to deal with my (mild) sciatica, it was like getting my life back. The first time I tried it was just before our first family holiday (cottage near sea at Easter) and I can still remember running on the beach and doing a happy dance that I could even move! Grin

Coffee sounds good!

MrsMcGregor · 25/03/2015 10:39

Morning! You have all been so busy and dedicated! I took Saturday and Sunday off, exercised Monday, skipped Tuesday (freezer repair man booked in a huge time slot and Sod's law, he'd have arrived when I was red, breathless and sweaty!). Anyway, forced myself back to it this morning despite being knackered and having a really sore throat with a cold starting ... what a martyr! Warm up, fat burner and tone and sculpt done. Feeling feeble!

I love this thread and the encouragement ... I know I wouldn't have done anything today were it not for the fact that this thread makes me want to keep going.

Now, coffee calls .... and housework.

BuzzardBird · 25/03/2015 10:19

velma calm down a bit, you're making me feel lazy! Grin

Managed warm up, abs, tone and sculpt and stretch, now have sciatica in my right bum cheek so doing a bit more stretching. In the past I would have lay down and hit the codeine...see, improvement? Grin

Must start work and stop procrastinating...

Cafeconleche · 25/03/2015 10:16

Morning Tuna Team! warm-up (obvs, but it all counts...), fat burner, tone and sculpt, stretch. What I love about this DVD is that all I ever commit to doing is one 7 min workout, but once I've started exercising I'll usually do at least one more. And if I only end up doing one workout THAT'S BLOODY FANTASTIC TOO!! because it's called '7 Minute Fit' and ANYTHING over and above that is a complete bonus. The point is it works. I still feel the effect 24 hours later and my arms and arse are definitely shaping up. Thanks stevienickstophat for kicking this whole thing off! Exercise threads are not usually my bag - too much hard work in every sense. 3 cheers for teeny, tiny steps in the right direction.

Moodykat · 25/03/2015 06:59

Morning all. Feeling knackered this morning so am giving it a miss.

Might do some later. Maybe. If not, it really doesn't matter because I'll be back on it tomorrow!

velmadinkly · 25/03/2015 06:56

All done! Warm up, box fit, ultimate fat, burner, abs and some stretch.

I'm now set for the day. Grin

Raised buttocks -get you! WinkGrin Honestly, well done for putting the effort in to get a raised bum. I don't think I can see a difference yet, fingers crossed I will do soon. DH hasn't made any comments eithet, but DD did say I look only a little bit fat rather than alot fat Confused

PeaceOfWildThings · 24/03/2015 19:26

SmileGrin

stevienickstophat · 24/03/2015 19:10

Woohoo!

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AmazonGrace · 24/03/2015 18:49

I think I'm going to have to face the press ups soon, I'm tending to stick to the same two sessions.

Guess what though, Dp has told me that my bottom is slightly more rounded at the top, he wouldn't bullshit either, tbh it does feel firmer, result!

stevienickstophat · 24/03/2015 18:12

Great news, Heman!

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HemanOrSheRa · 24/03/2015 18:07

Hello! I've fallen off the exercise wagon this last week. It was my birthday last week and TOTM too so I was pretty busy and felt pretty crap. Anyway, I'm back to it today. Just done the warm up, fat burner and tone and burn.

Usually at this point after not exercising for a week the novelty would have worn off and I would have thought 'I'm rubbish at this exercise thing, can't stick to it blah, blah blah'. But not this time! I really enjoyed getting back to it! Yay!

PeaceOfWildThings · 24/03/2015 15:18

Press ups are my worst ones too. I can do about 7 shallow ones now, but still cannot manage the proper full elbow bend. I'd really like to know how to do them.

I managed day 2 of the 5 day series I'm following. I've got them on my phone, which is just as well because the wifi to the TV cut out after 10 minutes. Also managed a mile run. Took me just over 13 minutes....

So I have a confession to make. That mile I ran a couple of weeks ago, it turns out it wasn't a mike. I haven't checked, but it's probably half a mile! Blush

stevienickstophat · 24/03/2015 14:36

Well done everyone. So impressed by those who are cracking on despite feeling a bit off. Sometimes you just have to face it down, don't you?

The idea of walking and cutting down calories sounds very sensible and doable...

Press-ups are my absolute nemesis. I have zilch strength in my arms. BUT I managed one proper one on Saturday, so I was well chuffedSmile

Back on it tonight. Aiming for warm up plus two others.

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Moodykat · 24/03/2015 13:38

None of my yoga "crew" at work were feeling particularly well today so we did video in lunch break today. Am now feeling all chilled and totally not ready for a hectic afternoon at work! Would recommend it for an evening though, especially if you can light some candles and have a proper zone out moment!

BuzzardBird · 24/03/2015 10:58

Can I just say that I am mighty impressed by those of you that are ill manage more than warm up.

I only managed warm up, fat burner and stretch today as I am starting a new job and I need to stop having a crisis of confidence and get on with it.

Well done you lot, you are an inspiration. Thanks

AmazonGrace · 24/03/2015 10:52

Well done everyone, we are bloody brilliant aren't we. Big pat on backs to everyone giving this a go.

Velma, I'm on top of the UTI, suffered with them for years, have my antibiotics and on top of it, it's not going to beat me, bloody stuck two fingers up to it and cracking on.

The little differences make a big difference don't they, even how you feel mentally. This thread just keeps on giving.

Sorry, gone all soppy.

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 24/03/2015 10:11

Morning everyone. I've had a few days off but back on it today. Did warm up, fat burner and abs. Then did my C25k jog.

What's this fitness challenge then?

Moodykat · 24/03/2015 09:37

velma well done you! 6 or 7 press-ups is brilliant! I've not tried the fitness test again since doing about 3 sections of it and giving up!

When I am well I must remember to do it every week so I can see the differences!

We are all incredibly brilliant at this you know. I'm proud of us.

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