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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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AmazonGrace · 09/05/2015 01:46

Warm up, legs, box fit done earlier. Feeling great!

PeaceOfWildThings · 07/05/2015 21:44

Finally managed a 25 min all-in workout today, after 5 days off and a few days of just a few minutes a day. Not sure what happened but going to get right back into it.

BuzzardBird · 07/05/2015 13:19

I'm working from the top down lala hoping then that gravity will stop everything sliding to my bottom.

lalalonglegs · 07/05/2015 07:44

Buzzard - might have got the name wrong on that one but you're definitely, ahem, very aware you've done it by the end of the seven minutes

velmadinkly · 07/05/2015 06:43

Warm up, UF Burner, Fitness challenge, U Abs, some stretch all done and dusted.

It felt easier this morning.

DD was watching and she was laid on the settee and exclaimed, "I'm doing some dynamic sleeping" at the beginning of the stretch section.

AmazonGrace · 06/05/2015 20:35

bottom ffs!!

AmazonGrace · 06/05/2015 20:34

Hi all

Warm up, ultimate legs & box fit done!

My button is feeling more toned at the top, doesn't seem to wobble quite as much as it did.

BuzzardBird · 06/05/2015 17:54

There's an ultimate leg burner? I haven't even noticed as not doing the legs ones yet.

lalalonglegs · 06/05/2015 17:01

Ultimate leg burner and Advanced Abs - hurrah for me!

BuzzardBird · 06/05/2015 10:08

After another long break due to my knee I have managed (barely) UFB and FB today, might do a T&S later if I can summon the energy. The first time I have really struggled.

velmadinkly · 06/05/2015 09:08

swimming for me today. I was in the pool for 7.15am! I just couldn't bear the idea of jumping around this morning.

My eating has gone a bit awry. By then evening I'm really hungry and I'm not eating anything really different during the day that what I was eating before.

velmadinkly · 05/05/2015 10:12

warm up, 2 x UF Burner and Ultimate Abs, with some stretch all done.

I really didn't want to get out bed this morning, but again, I told myself I could do the warm up and 1 session and then finish if I wanted to. However, I did more, which is good.

Moodykat · 05/05/2015 07:16

Wow! Everyone's doing so well! Bastard children had me up most of the night so that coupled with what I know is going to be a hideous day at work today I have slacked today!

AmazonGrace · 04/05/2015 18:31

Ooh I will take a look at her blog.

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stevienickstophat · 04/05/2015 18:18

Another new discovery I've made is Madeleine Shaw's Get The Glow recipe book. There are some gorgeous things in it that are so yummy that you don't notice they're healthy. If you don't want to buy the book she has a great blog.

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YonicScrewdriver · 04/05/2015 17:42

Another 30 mins on exercise bike today

AmazonGrace · 04/05/2015 17:42

Helllo Stevie good to hear from you! Glad you've checked in. Well done on your couch to 5K!

Velma, I keep looking at the card that came with the DVD and thinking of joining but I'd be struggling only having one cuppa a day Might just take a look though.

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stevienickstophat · 04/05/2015 17:35

Hello!

I've been doing Couch to 5k along with the odd bit of Davina, also brisk 30 minute walks in my lunch break.

I've cut out refined sugar for the last week too, and I'm chuffed to say that I've actually lost 3lb this week!

Another good side effect of Davina is that when I started running I found it way easier than in the past when I began from a standing start. I found it easy to run for a minute when in the past I really struggled, so my fitness has clearly improved.

Some really impressive stuff on here. Well done all. Things are really busy at the moment around here but I think of you often, jumping around your living rooms

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velmadinkly · 04/05/2015 17:30

Swimming today for me.

I signed up for my free 5 weeks of 'get fit with davina' to see what it is all about. Basically it recommends some exercise and a weekly menu. She has a way of 'assigning' food a calorie load. I'm not going to follow it because it means buying in all different foods and she recommends on 1 tea or coffee per day. I would honestly rather drink my own pee than not drink a few cups of tea at work. However, some of the recipes and menus are inspiring me to mix my meals up a bit.

I will do davina tomorrow morning.

AmazonGrace · 04/05/2015 15:46

Bloody feel great though

AmazonGrace · 04/05/2015 15:45

Three sessions done!!!

Warm up, ultimate legs, box fit, tone & burn! I felt the burn!

Off for a shower!

Cherry, I salute your 7 sessions.

AmazonGrace · 04/05/2015 14:53

Right, house to myself for a bit so before I change my mind I'm going to get changed and do a couple of sessions, slacked a bit over the last couple of days! My thighs aren't going to tone up sitting on my arse!

velmadinkly · 02/05/2015 17:13

Nothing done today.....I might go and do a nordic walk in a bit (i dosed off on the settee). DH has just got in from shopping, so DD won't have to come with me.

Well done cherry 7 sessions! That is fantastic.

YonicScrewdriver · 02/05/2015 17:05

Well done cherry!

I did 30 mins exercise bike this morning and restarted my food diary.

cherrytree63 · 02/05/2015 13:32

Thanks Grace.

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