NewYearathon - getting fitter in 2017.

MMA class this morning - there were only two of us do it probably counts as another pt really! - then couch to 5k week 2 run 1 along the shore on a glorious morning.

If I'd managed more than four hours sleep and hadn't thrown up with the coughing last night it would have been a good morning.

Stress the only advice I have is that the first one is always the worst and the thought of doing it is usually worst of all - so pick something and just do it and it's over with!

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Thanks both! random, I am the opposite of competitive so can't use that as a motivation. Appearance, I am one of those whose weight doesn't change I'm afraid although I was pleased I had toned my tummy up a bit I guess.

Health I suppose then (am a HCP) so the frail old lady thing is very real for me too LordPeter. I can't get to work on time without driving as have to drop off kids first and same for leaving as have pick up. Did have some success found exercise DVD with DD2 actually as I would have been entertaining her anyway - it's not as if I would have been sat watching telly. DH working tomorrow so will try to get back on it on Monday I guess.

TooStressy, I feel your pain. I hate exercise.

I've found two things help: one is fitting in exercise in a way that replaces something else that isn't fun either (so I cycle to work, and the time I'm spending exercising is time I would otherwise be spending on the Tube), and the other is terror of being a frail old lady - my mother's in her early seventies and going downhill fast and I don't want that to happen to me. If I don't want to be a frail old lady, I have to do sodding planks and push-ups now. That more or less keeps me going, though I've also really been struggling to motivate myself this winter.

What motivates you generally - appearance, competition (with self/others), health?

I now have several motivations - I want to lose weight so I can ride more interesting horses but I am also motivated by objective improvements e.g. time taken, doing something I couldn't do before. Health and appearance benefits aren't enough on their own.

I am ridiculously competitive but given I'm really not a runner I have to compete against myself so parkrun is great for that!

Hi all, I have been rubbish and lost motivation . Can anyone give me some please?! Was doing so well. I don't enjoy exercise, have to force myself but after 3 weeks off I just can't be bothered and feel a bit pathetic .

Parkrun and got a PB at last - training finally making a difference - plus 1hr 30 dog walk. Think tomorrow's plans might have to be modified... little bit on the stiff side now. Must do yoga tonight!

An hours training myself for the comp in two weeks while the girls did the Thai class.

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Really struggled with my pt today. Got through it somehow. Just one of those days I guess.

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Body Rev workout 7 done this morning (after two unplanned rest days because I've been ill and busy at work). I was right that it's evil: the whole of the first circuit is basically in plank /push-up position (crow pushups, walking plank, plank-ups, squat thrusts). On my test of being able to do a full set of each thing without having to modify, I'm failing at the moment, so I'll need to stick with this for a while. Can't remember what's in workout 8 - that's tomorrow's lovely surprise!

All done for today - 30 mins cardio, 10 mins Kettlebell and 1 hour dog walk

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend x

Squats challenge, 10k run with running club and counting post run stretches as yoga enough. Tomorrow is rest for legs apart from walking DD as she's pretty horrible if we don't get out.

Done W1R2 of c25k and didn't find it as bad as I thought I would today. Done a 10min Kettlebell workout and took dogs out for an hour

Metafit day

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Can't decide what I fancy for dinner now

EatSpam Ouch, how did you manage that? Good effort for carrying on with the exercise!

randoms I cower at the thought of a Total Warrior, good luck!

Body Rev Workout 4 today.

KBFF done, 4/5 this week.
Well done all - some great effort going on here .

Total Warrior is early August. Half Marathons in May and June so plenty of time. From experience of previous (easier) obstacle races I want to be finding the half comfortable to cope with 10 miles!

Sounds great Eat Spam! One on one pilates looks amazing but very hard work!

Been a bit slow as broke my finger but have managed to meet and exceed my 3000 steps each day and do kettle balls and resistance bands every morning. Had my first one on one Pilates at the hospital this morning and completely pooped!

Kanye - she's doing really well thanks. Growing too fast

Rj - I haven't caught up on the thread completely but for you and your mum

Had a rest day yesterday as had to drive up to Birmingham for young voices concert.
Got a 30 min workout in this evening and went out with dogs for an hour.
Tomorrows plan is w1r2 of c25k, then meant to be meeting a friend for a dog walk which will be a couple of hours

randoms Those are very impressive goals, when is Total Warrior?

RJ Good news I suppose?? Hope they get to the bottom of it anyway.

I caved and had a rest day yesterday, Tuesdays are often a struggle for me as I get home a bit later and am usually frozen and miserable from waiting for two buses. I did Body Rev workout 3 today.

50kg not 5 😳

Weights rowing n kettlebell session with my friend today so good fun plus another PB of 5kg for 5 push presses. It's flying up right now.

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Mums home with a bucketload of tablets too so I'm feeling less stressed.

Did my first run with my local running club yesterday. Was fun, will be doing more but need to go with the next group up next time. Rest day today apart from finishing beginner L1 of 30 day squats app! About 90 days after I started it... Starting Intermediate 2 tomorrow - hopefully will stick to that one a little better although have slight doubts about the end of the month as we're away so jump squats will probably be awkward...

Have actually entered total warrior 10 miles in the lake district and have decided on 2 half marathons before then so mostly focusing on running plus upper body strength next month...

Current plan for next month is HIIT 2-3 times a week, running 3-4 times including park run, daily core and yoga and a couple of specific upper body work outs so I can have some chance with monkey bar type obstacles. Should be realistic if I can keep the lurgies away! Definitely need to prioritise the yoga and core work.

Have successfully proved that the major key for weightloss is diet. Been vaguely calorie counting - portion control - and finally dipped below 80kg - my initial goal!