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Reporting back after 1st gym visits in 20+ years

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BelgianBeers · 01/01/2025 16:18

Hello

Lots of you have me advice when I joined a PureGym - I ordered clothes and stuff then got ill so didn’t go. Now better I have been attending and can report that is has been great. If you are considering joining I would absolutely recommend it. I have been helped by lots of different staff, done classes and use two different venues. Have found it all
very friendly and easy to engage with. Am just back from a session and feel great. Now I just have two ish stone to get rid of and some cardiovascular fitness to get back. 💪

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LushLemonTart · 09/06/2025 11:13

Oh same. We stayed at a hotel last night. 3 course meal a bottle of wine each a few beers and ouzos. Plus cooked breakfast and toast 🙈
I'm definitely doing exercise later. It's going to have to be hiit I think.

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BelgianBeers · 08/06/2025 17:50

It’s a record of my eating! This weekend I had a three course Turkish feast and an amazing cream tea - oh and cocktails🤦‍♀️. I did a decent walk too but how far wouid I have to walk to make that ok!

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LushLemonTart · 06/06/2025 13:57

@BelgianBeers it's a good record for us if nothing else 😂
I did some weighted squats and arm weight exercises last night whilst watching tv. I need to keep that up.

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BelgianBeers · 06/06/2025 13:29

If only socialising made you fit. I am away this weekend for more meals and drinks - I hadn’t noticed until I started posting how much I am out!

I have not done a hill in ages! I will start though - I did them last year with no prep and my strong legs get me through. It’s the cv fitness I need. It was a work out and a half. I have tried some classes but it’s all a bit meh with only one working arm - need to get on the stair machine. Have been scared of it! I figure I still have about two months so if I go for it can turn things round. I am less busy with work but have replaced the work with socialising…how are you doing - sunny hear today. It would be a great walk day.

I think this thread has shown me just how crap I am at making changes stay - I guess I am not back on caffeine, am eating more good meals, am a few pounds lighter compared to my heaviest. Erm that is it.

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LushLemonTart · 01/06/2025 07:12

I haven't done much. Been socialising plenty though 🙈
Haven't gained much weight. I need to do some exercise this coming week.
3 peaks is really hard. Have you been doing hills?

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BelgianBeers · 30/05/2025 22:34

How are you doing? I have been very sociable cocktails and tea person this week but am restarting gym on Monday. Am going to aim for two months of goodness. Should do as am doing the three peaks then!

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LushLemonTart · 26/05/2025 00:32

Good news @BelgianBeers . Glad you're a lot better.

I've been working most of the weekend but away tomorrow and should get some walking done.

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BelgianBeers · 25/05/2025 09:04

Camping is ace. Sounds like a lovely time. I am at a big party this weekend then am off for a decent walk on Monday. Feeling much better so hurray!

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LushLemonTart · 22/05/2025 23:00

Hope you feel better soon.
Did some major hiking yesterday. Steep hills and more miles than usual. Dh and I were camping.

I need to do some upper body work.

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BelgianBeers · 22/05/2025 22:24

How is it going? I have a coldy cold and the red nose of doom and chesty cough. Welcome half term🤦‍♀️😂. Still at least I will calm down with the eating!

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BelgianBeers · 19/05/2025 19:19

Hello,

Well we are on the edge of the city in a place that has doubled in size so some of my old faves are not what they were - they often have other people on these days! If you know your way though there are some lovely woodland trails and within a shortish drive many others. I need to have a whole rethink about Jan - May as every year everything goes to pot and work takes over big time. Am quite often in a few roles or have acquired extra this and that so need to make different choices.

I am putting the crisps down this week and making better choices. I think the shoulder is buggered though - probably turning into a frozen shoulder which will be a pain. Still at least it’s not a leg!

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LushLemonTart · 17/05/2025 11:27

Are there many nice walking spots near you @BelgianBeers ?

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BelgianBeers · 15/05/2025 07:21

I definitely deserve a good walk this weekend.

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LushLemonTart · 15/05/2025 00:09

You must be shattered.
Had a decent walk today. Felt it as we came up a steep hill.

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BelgianBeers · 14/05/2025 22:02

Yeah I think my patches don’t help. This week I have been out of the house 14hrs from the past three days of work - funnily enough I am lacking mojo!

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LushLemonTart · 11/05/2025 14:14

I ate lots whilst away and drank more. It's hard losing weight in my 50s. I'm back on hrt and struggle losing weight on that.

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BelgianBeers · 11/05/2025 10:23

Ha what I didn’t add was that I am eating like a beast - those weight loss gains will have gone!

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LushLemonTart · 10/05/2025 14:52

I'm really tired today so not doing much apart from tidying etc.
You sound like you're doing well.
I'm starting keto (yesterday) so am hoping to lose about a stone before my next holiday?

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BelgianBeers · 10/05/2025 14:20

My planks are going well - my exercise has shown me that I really need core work. My squatting removes my wonky hip feel and iband discomfort so although not humming at the mo I am doing lots of up and down squats and it helps! Am just about to go past my busiest time at work so looking forward to getting h out and about more! Hope you are doing well

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LushLemonTart · 06/05/2025 23:37

It's been stunning in the lakes. We're here a few more days. I walked up a hill and total was about 5 miles in total. Swam at the spa and had a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. So am hoping I won't ache tomorrow? Might have another lower level walk?
I should do planks. My stomach is pretty big. I need to cut down on calories too.

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BelgianBeers · 06/05/2025 23:15

Hope your hike was lovely - the weather should have been decent?

I have squatted and planked and that’s about it. Have marked over 150 exams in the past three days so haven’t had much time for anything else! Having taken on board the planking I know do some after every bath - it’s working. My paltry planking number is going up!

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LushLemonTart · 05/05/2025 22:27

Glad all's well. I'm at the lakes. Big hike tomorrow and them gym and spa.
Squats with weights are really good for you.

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BelgianBeers · 05/05/2025 14:37

Helloooo

Hope you have had some great walks:) I have paused the gym membership - need to clear the glut of work and finish my course so am focusing on planking and yoga. Not doing loads but keeping moving although the shoulder is not happy. Am sorting some physio this week. My squat is much deeper and if I hold a weight I can get right down so am doing lots of stretching and squatting. Will go back to the gym next month and hopefully get stuck back in.

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LushLemonTart · 27/04/2025 21:52

Sorry to hear that. Hope mum is getting better?
I had a 5 mile hilly walk today. Really felt it. Not that far but strenuous.

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BelgianBeers · 27/04/2025 21:35

Well I have been too busy eating to post. Like a drunken hungry caterpillar🤦‍♀️. Shoulder is so sore and mum off colour so have been up and down the motorway instead of anywhere else. Am being better this week - but this month is a crazy one work wise. Sigh must do better!

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