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Starting back, Accountability thread

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MaybeC25Kagain · 19/06/2023 10:30

Hi, I'm looking to start exercising again. I was doing really well until December last year, when I got injured, stopped exercising and put all the weight back on.

I'm currently 14st 4lbs 9oz and my aim is 9st 7lbs.

I can swim regularly, I have a cross trainer, and weights. I can walk trails each morning. But I'm thinking of starting c25k again. This will probably be the 4th time I've done it, I got up to 1/2 marathon distance previously, but what is putting me off is that its really hilly around my house I llive in now and I hate an incline 😂

Theres no parkrun where I live.

Is anyone else starting back and want to join me for accountability?

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MissAmyPond · 09/07/2023 23:45

Oh dear, I hope you are recovering well @dreaminginrainbows ! Is there any (gentle!) exercise the hospital can recommend for recovery?

I actually did my first ever Parkrun yesterday - I was pretty dreadful but hey, I got round!!

Hope you are doing well too @MaybeC25Kagain ?

dreaminginrainbows · 09/07/2023 12:07

Well done on the 5k @MissAmyPond You’re doing amazing! I’ve been in hospital for a few days with post-Covid pneumonia so feeling pretty dreadful! Hoping to be back up and about soon though. I actually miss exercise- what have I become 😂

How are you getting on @MaybeC25Kagain?

MissAmyPond · 06/07/2023 14:03

Are you all better now @dreaminginrainbows?

Another 5K for me today - slower than before (probably because I missed Tuesday's run), but at least I did it. When does running get easier/ more enjoyable?! I'd really like to know...

Hope you're still enjoying the swimming @MaybeC25Kagain !

MissAmyPond · 04/07/2023 12:43

Well done on keeping going @MaybeC25Kagain!

I was all set to do another 5K run today (my third) but DTS2 was ill last night - high temperature, shivery, aches & pains etc - and although he's been well enough to go to school today, I'm feeling rotten now! I'm WFH today and sorely tempted to curl up on the sofa with my laptop instead of sitting diligently at a desk...

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MaybeC25Kagain · 03/07/2023 09:04

Well done 👏

I just did w3,r1 this morning, and then 15mins on the cross trainer, and I'll probably swim for a while this evening too.

I didn't have the best weekend diet wise so need to make up for it now 😂- Although I was in the pool all day on Saturday, but then I ate bread with dinner and a few sugar-free icecreams and a couple of glasses of tinto de verano yesterday. And then emapandas for dinner so I went a bit overboard with the carbs really. And we have our wedding anniversary this week so will be eating out for that, but sod it, high days and holidays are for enjoying.

Hows everyone else getting on?

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MissAmyPond · 30/06/2023 23:43

I finally did my W7R1 today @dreaminginrainbows - was planning to do it yesterday but (a) it was pouring down and (b) I had a really bad evening with DTS1 on Wednesday and just didn't have the energy to do it... BUT today I did 5K non stop Grin I mean non stop veeeeerrryyyy slowly but I did it!

Well done on the pool running @MaybeC25Kagain! I'm still looking at gyms but it's not urgent yet until the weather turns too dark and/ or cold to run outside in (and the DC turn 8 so it's more worthwhile!). Miss going swimming though!

dreaminginrainbows · 30/06/2023 16:06

Nice one @MaybeC25Kagain 👏

I’ve done some more yoga today. Still testing positive unfortunately though- looking forward to being released from house arrest and going back to running. I keep getting the notifications from the app and they make me feel guilty 😂😂 Having said that, it’s torrential rain here so not a terrible day to be stuck inside!

How’s everyone else getting on?

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MaybeC25Kagain · 30/06/2023 10:39

I did an hour int he pool yesterday, will do w2,r3 this evening.

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MaybeC25Kagain · 29/06/2023 10:11

@dreaminginrainbows TY, I know what you mean, I want to run outside but its too hot and I can't really be arsed to go out if I don't have to 😂

Thats good that you are feeling better 👏

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dreaminginrainbows · 29/06/2023 09:56

Well done @MaybeC25Kagain

I’m feeling slightly better today so may give some yoga a go I think!

Weirdly, I actually miss running!

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MaybeC25Kagain · 29/06/2023 09:45

w2,r2 last night, in the pool agian. I googled aqua jogging and since I've been doing some of their techniques I can really feel how hard the workout is when I'm doing it.

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MaybeC25Kagain · 28/06/2023 09:35

I know what yo mean @MissAmyPond I wanted bannatyne memebership but ended up at the council leisure centre, and then DW fitness, which I loved, as it have a steam room and sauna on the pool side.

I have gym membership now, but wasn't going so transferred it to my husband and now prefer doing things at home/with my friend/at the beach.

I was in th epool last night for an hour and a half, doing various exercises and swimming. Woke up achey this morning but I'm ready for w2,r2 this evening 💪

Hows aeveryone else getting on?

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MissAmyPond · 27/06/2023 12:58

My Plan B is to take out private health insurance and join Posh Gym @MaybeC25Kagain if the GP can't help with cheaper gym membership at Standard Gym (only those two have pools near us) - Posh Gym would actually be easier as there's more for the DC to do there although I may have to win the lottery before I can afford membership

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MaybeC25Kagain · 27/06/2023 12:41

Fingers crossed! @MissAmyPond

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MissAmyPond · 27/06/2023 12:35

Get well soon @dreaminginrainbows Flowers

Pool running is a lovely idea @MaybeC25Kagain! I'm hoping to join a gym (with pool) soon - waiting for my GP appointment next week first, as they mentioned that they might be able to help with cheap membership <crosses fingers>

Hope your run went well @Kona84 !

I finished week 6 of my C25K course today - all I can say is I was VERY thankful that the weather has cooled down a bit - it was 30 min run/ 3 min walk/ 5 min run Shock I did it (I mean verrrrry slowly, but I did it!) but don't think I'd have managed if it was any hotter...

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MaybeC25Kagain · 27/06/2023 10:20

@dreaminginrainbows Oh no, get well soon!

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dreaminginrainbows · 27/06/2023 10:12

Hi @Kona84 👋

Running in the pool is such a good idea @MaybeC25Kagain! I did week 2 run 1 yesterday and it was ridiculously warm! Today I’ve woken up feeling like I’ve been hit by a bus and I’ve tested positive for Covid so that’s me out for a few days 😵‍💫🤢

On the bright side I weighed myself yesterday and I’ve lost 6lb 🎉

How are you getting on @MissAmyPond?

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MaybeC25Kagain · 27/06/2023 09:55

I did w2,r1 yesterday, but in the pool again, I couldn't be bothered to go out and I think doing it in the water is more of a workout. I don't plan on doing any races and i'm doingit for weight loss so i think i'll probbaly carry on doing it in the pool from now on, maybe.

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Kona84 · 26/06/2023 13:33

After my daughter has finished her contact nap I’ll be off for a run. I managed 1 mile last week with walking and running.
today is to increase the running sections and spend 30 mins outdoors.

hopefully she wakes before the school run is on - don’t want to scare the kiddos

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MaybeC25Kagain · 26/06/2023 09:36

👋@Kona84

I didn't get up early and go for my run this morning. Im going to do it in the pool again this evening. I burnt my bum and stomach yesterday, trying to even up my tan so I'm not wearing tight leggings for a bit 🙄😂 Fuck knows why I thought it would be a good idea, those bits have never seen the light of day ffs. And I'm not normally bothered by tanning, I stay out of the sun usually because of getting wrinkled. It's not too bad, just slightly sore so hopefully it will be alright soon.

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Kona84 · 25/06/2023 23:27

Please can I join. I’m coming back to working out after having my baby. My daughter is 20 months, I have started working out several times since she was born but not found my mojo.
before pregnancy my workouts were cycling, running and the occasional Hiit workout. I maintained a weight around 10st (I’m 5ft 1)
today I weigh 11stone 11lbs and I feel myself expanding daily.
I don’t have the patience to follow the c25k but I am aiming to be back running 5k by mid august.
I’m hoping to lose 2 stone and get to a healthier bmi, feel better in my clothes and set a good example to my daughter.

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MaybeC25Kagain · 24/06/2023 23:38

I did my 'run' in the pool today. I walked from one side to the other and ran on the spot really fast, with high knees for the running parts.

I'm probably going to have to do that more as it gets hotter.

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dreaminginrainbows · 24/06/2023 17:22

Yes still persevering with the yoga @MissAmyPond although I’m most definitely not a natural 😂

I’ve skipped a run today though because it’s 28 degrees and I think that might finish me off haha

How are you both getting on? @MaybeC25Kagain @MissAmyPond

MissAmyPond · 23/06/2023 23:22

I managed to do my run today during the DC's sports club but it was TOUGH. I was beetroot again for quite a while!

Are you still going with the yoga @dreaminginrainbows ?