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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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velmadinkly · 19/03/2015 08:52

Hey I found you. I just knew the 'grab your tuna' was us!!!!

Well, my TOTM has slowed down to normal trickle levels and no longer Niagra levels, so I did Warm Up, Ultimate Fat burner, Tone and burn and Abs and some stretch this morning.

I certainly don't think I look any different, but I definately do feel different. My body just feels more loose and my moods are definately lifted. Even though I feel absolutely grotty when my TOTM is really heavy I didn't feel as bad this time round.

I must confess that I do wear a bona fide sports bra (32 G/GG Norks here) and I do have proper exercise leggings on, but they aren't flash and neon or anything. I don't wear trainers though and my hair is all stuck out from just getting out of bed and my face does look decidedly rough. I don't wear a top over my sports bra either, so my rolls are very much visible and I can easily see them jiggling in my chimney breast mirror when I'm moving around!

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Moodykat · 19/03/2015 08:50

I sometimes find actually posting the link does help.

Yoga with Adriene

Moodykat · 19/03/2015 08:49

Peace - not a bother at all!

Here is the link to her channel. A group of us at work are doing the 30 days of yoga in our lunch break, up to day 6 now! At home I tend to just do the relaxation/bedtime sessions but they are lovely and I actually really like her!

PeaceOfWildThings · 19/03/2015 07:43

I have to remind myself when I take days off that it isn't a race! Grin

Moodykat could you share a link to the Adriane yoga on Youtube, please (if it isn't a bother)? Yoga classes are scary, but I'd like to see a video.

Moodykat · 19/03/2015 07:10

Bollocks. Woken up feeling shitty again so no Davina this morning!

Pantsalive · 18/03/2015 23:54

Phew, I've found you! I was worried I'd pushed you all off into Exercise, you'd filled the thread and I'd never find you again.

I'm just downloading Davina onto my iPad. Thanks for the reassurance on the small screen. Obviously too late to do anything now and I can't fit it in tomorrow morning but I'll keep you all posted. It may be the weekend. Wish me luck and thanks for the encouragement so far.

Ps any cheap sports bra recommendations? It looked as if Asda had a reasonable one but they were out of stock in black and only had neon. I'm not ready for that.

MrsMcGregor · 18/03/2015 22:21

Pete how is the Couch to 5k .... is it very taxing? What do you start off with?

MrsMcGregor · 18/03/2015 22:20

Found you! Much better day for me today .... warm up, legs, tone and sculpt and box fit which was really refreshing. Did legs first and saw it through this time. Glum face gone!

Well done Stevie ... good effort after a few days off!

Moodykat · 18/03/2015 21:56

I did my yoga session and loved it. Can really recommend the yoga with adriene videos on YouTube. Did bedtime yoga tonight and feel so relaxed!

LittleMissIntrovert · 18/03/2015 21:38

Argh I'm starting to feel the burn now, at least it's a sign it's doing something I suppose!

Ledkr · 18/03/2015 21:21

Hi all. Remarking my place here as dvd finally cAme. I watched some tutorials then did warm up fat burn and abs. I enjoyed it.
I can toanyrhing for 7 mins.

AmazonGrace · 18/03/2015 20:16

Well done Stevie!

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 20:14

Okay, warm up, fat burner, tone and burn and total stretch all done.

Feel better for that, after a tough day.

Happy new thread, everyone - see you in the morning!

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 19:55
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AmazonGrace · 18/03/2015 19:38

Got my flashy Lycra to the ready Grin

Grab Your Tuna!
PeaceOfWildThings · 18/03/2015 19:26

I will be wearing my pajamas of invisibility!

BuzzardBird · 18/03/2015 19:14

No flashy lycra then Stevie or they will see us.

Moodykat · 18/03/2015 19:13

Woohoo! A shiny new thread in the exercise section no less! I'm hoping I can shake this bloody cold off and get back with davina (and you lot) tomorrow but for tonight I am lighting some candles and doing some yoga!

KinkyDorito · 18/03/2015 19:10

Marking place and taking painkillers for pain in shoulder and back Sad.

Might do pilates in the morning instead, just for a better stretch.

PeteCampbellsRecedingHairline · 18/03/2015 18:58

Oh My God, I thought you had all disappeared!

Today I did warm up, boxing, tone and sculpt and total stretch. I also did Day 3 of C25k.

I tried on my size 14 sweat pants today. They will be staying in the wardrobe for a bit longer. Blush [grin

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 18:53

Welcome, Hamburger

We're still here, wiggles.

I'm just having a breather before embarking on tone and burn Smile

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wigglesrock · 18/03/2015 18:35

Just checking in, making sure we're still in our pj bottoms and greying sports bras Smile

AHamburgerinFrankfurt · 18/03/2015 18:32

I saw the tuna and knew I had to click. I haven't started the 7 minute thingy but I feel great because I started running about 7 weeks ago. And now I am ahead in my training of all those people who are coming out of the woodwork now because the sun has been shining for 2 days!!

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 18:32

*us

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stevienickstophat · 18/03/2015 18:31

Buzzard just stick with us at the back of the gym, no-one will notice is Wink

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