Page 11 | Carry on exercising - the August 2022 edition

OublietteBravo · 28/03/2023 20:20

I did Hard Body L1 (45 mins) yesterday and Killer Body: upper body (31 mins) tonight. I’m not going to make this month’s target because last week was such a write off.

Days exercised: 55/60
Time: 629/800 minutes

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 28/03/2023 18:42

I've no idea about supplements Bez. (I exercised so I can eat more cake so I'm definitely not the one to ask )

I'm going to have sore legs tomorrow after the class this morning! It was good though. I purposely didn't push myself too hard and used fairly light weights so I don't end up hobbled for the first week. Met someone I know there who joined a while ago so it's nice to have a bit of solidarity. Dh is away today so I'll also have two dog walks to add to my daily exercise total. Looking forward to seeing what my watch tells me I've done by the time I go to bed.

Days exercised 53

BezMills · 28/03/2023 09:05

I haven't ever used supplements or protein shakes before either, so I'm interested to see how I go with Huel. I've a 3 month plan to shift a bit of weight, my knees will thank me!

SophieLion · 28/03/2023 06:45

No I'd never heard of it bezmills. Just googled it.
Supplements and protein shakes etc are a whole new world to me!

BezMills · 28/03/2023 06:28

thanks @SophieLion

I just ordered some huel. I can drift easily into bad eating habits, so I'm going to try having that for one of my meals. I've gone for the high protein shake stuff (for the GAINS!) and the mexican hot food one.

Has anyone tried it before?

SophieLion · 28/03/2023 05:56

Sorry to hear about the funeral and that you've been having a hard time bezmills. I hope things will improve.

I've not really done any exercise as we've had guests staying but did manage a 5km run yesterday (part of my new program) and a 10 mins abs session.

Good luck for the gym motherforkin.

I've given up counting Roonetta! But I like putting little ticks on my program when I've done the workout. I find it's harder to exercise once I get out of the routine.

BezMills · 27/03/2023 18:15

Good luck @MotherForkinShirtBalls !

I had another funeral on friday and overcelebrated quite a bit. It's been a very emotional few weeks and I have put on a bit of weight, sadface. I got up Saturday and just thought "eff being in this rut" and went out for a slow 5k.
I was feeling that in my legs on Sunday morning, but walked the 5k route and then sat doing my class playlist in the hotel cafe bar pub. Yomped up the road and taught my Bezacise class. I had 4 this week, which is a nice number. Towards the end I gave everyone gloves and let them do some jab-cross - I just went down the line holding pads for them in turn. Then we did Alanis for the pain endurance track.
Today I did another 5k, bit faster this time probably cos I wasn't hungover.
I lost track of my days, will need to look at me posts and backtrack.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 27/03/2023 17:16

Work is crazy busy today (heading back into more meetings for the evening shortly 😩) so I got out a lunchtime for a short swim.

Well done exercising when you don't want to, Roonetta, motivation is tough. I'm starting a 6 week trial programme at a gym tomorrow. Plan is 3 cross training classes a week, like the training I did a few years ago and is the only thing that actually gets me towards a shape other than blob.

Days exercised 52

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roonetta · 26/03/2023 10:25

50 minute dynamic Pilates workout done ✅

38/200

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roonetta · 25/03/2023 09:33

I've been really lazy this week, so did a 50 minute band workout first thing before I could think of an excuse not to do it

37/200 (I really need to get this number up!)

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OublietteBravo · 24/03/2023 19:49

This week’s exercise really hasn’t gone well!
Tuesday: rest day (no water)Wednesday: rest day (work dinner)Thursday: rest day (exhausted from team building).

Back to it this evening (finally). NTWICF: first 3 routines, plus 1x mat work and warm-up/cool down (41 minutes).

Days exercised: 53/60
Time: 553/800 minutes

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 24/03/2023 14:49

Hill walk this morning

Happy weekend everyone

Days exercised 51.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 23/03/2023 16:19

Swim at lunchtime

Days exercised 50

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 22/03/2023 22:22

I know, Roonetta, mine is the same. Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever regain full strength. It's frustrating.

Run today.

Days exercised 49

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roonetta · 22/03/2023 12:22

My arm is 90% better Motherforkin. It still aches sometimes after exercise so I still have to use the lighter weights, but it is not causing me too many problems now. If I attempt anything heavier than 3kg, it starts to play up, so I will plod on with those for now.

It's frustrating when things happen out of our control Bez but I think you have been doing amazingly with everything you have going on at the moment. Don't beat yourself up and try to focus on how awesome everything will be in the not too distant future ❤️

Made myself do a 30 minute band workout today but I really CBA

36/200

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BezMills · 22/03/2023 06:00

thanks everyone! I did a huge Oscars style thankyou post on our FB group, so many people have helped me do this, and it means a lot to finally get it done, after (counts on fingers) 7 months.

I'm still kind of in a rut, the gym shutdown came at a shit time. Can't go running (cold air/asthma), the sea is too cold and full of runoff to go swimming, and I so far haven't managed to summon up any oomph to JFDI with some online training.
I'm slightly miserable about that, but I know in 2 months time I'll be on my summer routine - swimming every day, running on Saturday mornings, leading BodyCombat 3 times a week. Long term, these last 7 weeks or so are just a blip.

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 21/03/2023 20:08

Exciting times, Bez! Much empathy on the still bockety arm, Roonetta. Is it any better? I hope your ds is on the mend soon. Good to see you back Sophie. I don't know where the time is going.

I had a good swim today.

Days exercised 48

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roonetta · 21/03/2023 14:39

Thanks Sophie. They have just strapped it up and he has to stay off it for a couple of days. It's his own fault for leaving things lying all over the floor; he tripped on his PlayStation controller . He is just happy he has more time off school.

I agree CG definitely gave the impression she was preparing something and would be back. Maybe it's taking longer than she anticipated

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SophieLion · 21/03/2023 14:20

Oh no. Hope your DS isn't in too much pain Roonetta. Get well soon 💐 does he have a cast?

Oh yes skiing was good but feels like ages ago now 😆 yes I'm also surprised re girvan. I wonder if she's started doing personal training again. She really gave the impression she would be back soon in her last interview (or perhaps it was the end of Fuel).

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roonetta · 21/03/2023 13:39

As always, jealous of your sea swim Motherforkin.

Well done Bez! You must be really proud, and rightly so. I too am inspired by everyone on this thread. They are the reason I've kept the exercise going (although I've definitely slacked off the last few days )

Hi Sophie! Hope you enjoyed your holiday. I did a one off CG workout a few weeks ago but my arm really doesn't like it and I find you need heavier weights when doing CG workouts, the lighter ones don't feel like they are doing anything. I do miss her though. I'm surprised she hasn't come back with any programmes this year. I really thought she was preparing some sort of App or something but maybe she just had enough

Well I've spent this morning at the walk-in centre with DS who has fractured his big toe. Certainly don't feel like doing a workout now

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SophieLion · 21/03/2023 08:24

Hello! Sorry for being so awful at posting. Just caught up on all your exercising. The sea swimming sounds impressive with such big waves motherforkin. And glad your exercise mojo is back oubliette. Well done on passing your assessment bezmills!! Hi Roonetta! See you've not ventured back to CG. I find band workouts really tough - everything always so much harder with the band

I managed to finish Iron program and decided to make my own program (I find it much easier to exercise when I don't have to make decisions about what to do!) incorporating a Lower body, upper body and full Body of iron each week plus a run and a yoga session. I don't imagine I will be sticking to it each week on the set days so will just work my way through it as and when I have time.

OublietteBravo · 20/03/2023 19:47

I didn’t manage to make myself exercise over the weekend. However I’ve just done the NTWICF DVD all the way through (59 mins)

Days exercised: 52/60
Time: 512/800 minutes

BezMills · 20/03/2023 17:55

@MotherForkinShirtBalls good effort. Finding a way to fit exercise into everyday activity is all kinds of WIN.

@OublietteBravo and @roonetta you guys are just inspirational. Keep on keeping on!

On Friday I did my BodyCombat assessment. Received great feedback today and I passed!
I have a Sunday Special this week, and the following Sat (1 April) it's the Gym Open Day. After that, I'll be getting into my new routine teaching BC three times a week, and trying to drum up members for the new gym (same as the old gym, but looks nicer/smells of paint).

MotherForkinShirtBalls · 20/03/2023 16:19

I ran home from school with ds today. It was reasonably short but he's a lot faster than me!

Days exercised 47

OublietteBravo · 17/03/2023 19:38

Rest day yesterday (although I did do 15,000 steps). A couple of short workouts this evening.
30DS L1 and NTHICF L1 (37 min).

Days exercised: 51/60
Time: 453/800 minutes