Anyone else starting a 'new fitness regime' today? what are you doing?

[Tiredemma]

Im 9st 11lbs (but only 4ft11" so built a bit like Cilla Battersby).

Starting fitness again today- aim to do most DVDs from home and some online stuff (ie Fitness Blender videos and 30 day challenges)

Also going to throw in about 2 or 3 runs a week

if this doesnt work I dont know what else will.

I am gently dieting so I can fasten trouser waistband. It is practical.

I would love to be 9st 11lb.

I wonder if anyone here has any advice for me. I would really appreciate it. I am 50, weight just at top of BMI normal range (usually a bit less than that but Xmas etc....am back on low carbing at moment to get weight a little down). I am terribly unfit (think out of breath after two flights of stairs, walking), I hate being outdoors in the cold, I don't do "classes" and anyway do not have the time to attend them. I am mentally a very busy and focused person but physically incredibly lazy. When I was young I used to be very naturally fit (was a dancer, very slim etc). It's dawning on me that I am no longer young.

I don't want to get amazingly fit or anything. I am too old for bikinis etc anyway, and it's actually not really about how I look (although obviously I like to look nice too). But things are starting to ache and hurt and I would like to just be somewhat more supple and have a bit more physical energy and stamina etc. A bit of a New Year's resolution. I am starting to feel physically old and I don't like it! Has anyone got any suggestions for a type/regime of exercise that:

1. I can do in my house and no-one else has to be involved in.
2. Is OK for someone coming from a very unfit baseline.
3. Doesn't cost a huge amount.
4. Is relaxing/calming/stress-relieving rather than stressful and exhausting.

I was thinking of getting an exercise bike and a Pilates book. Any further thoughts on that?

Thanks!

Be careful Rising, I got mine yesterday think its going to be great but have some lovely bruising today!

I was going to go out fopr a run tonight but its so stormy, so Im going to do the Shred again.

thedudesmummy
Pilates? I have a '10 minute solution' dvd for pilates
www.amazon.co.uk/10-Minute-Solution-Pilates-DVD/dp/B000BW7ICA

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im a shortarse though so 9st 11lb is quite overweight for me.

Thedudesmummy, I know you said no classes, but would some gentler dancing such as scottish country dancing appeal?

NY resolution last year was to weigh less by NYE 2013 and I did it - lost 3 stone. Still have 1 stone to go so carrying on with exercise and I use MFP to count calories.

For exercise, started off gently with walking and doing just dance/zumba on wii. Progressed to davina dvds, and then with a friend at work did 30DS. Went on to do 'ripped in 30' and various other Jillian Michaels workouts but prefer a bit more variety so in November started the 'turbofire' programme which is challenging but very effective. Also convinced DH of the merits of a long walk on any Sundays it isn't raining - yet to convince DSs it is fun - though they usually enjoy it once we are going :).

Plan for this year is to do another beachbody programme, c25k and maybe some weights or kettlebells.

I get up early and work out first thing and can honestly say I have never felt better. (and having to buy a whole new wardrobe has been an added benefit!)

Thedudesmum have you tried building in some walking everyday. Half hour brisk is great for weight barring and fat burner. It's free and great for calming a busy mind :) I know it's "simple" answer but effective. That and the shred DVD is really effective 25mins strength training and as much cardio as you feel you can push yourself.

I am using my cycle trainer every other day trying out 20sec hard blasts and 20sec recovery it's really effective I'm dripping after 6mins! After a 5 min steady warm up. Using my fitness pal app again to keep track of calories is really effective at losing weight. I lost 40lbs this way last year.

No to walking outside ! I would never keep it up! (except when I have my little son for the day, I do try to take him to the park, so maybe once a week). And really, no classes (no time for them and hate being with other people....!). The Shred thing I have heard of but it sounds too scary for a lazy bum like me....But thanks for the responses!

Looking at exercise bikes....

I'm only 5'4" and am so embarrassed by how overweight I am that I'm not even gonna post it . But I am trying to do something about it and my realistic ideal weight would be 10st 5lb.

And I have ordered that Pilates DVD, thanks!

Grr.

Im a bit pissed off. I had to suspend my "shred' session about 10 mins in as I caught DS1 filming me on his Ipad bounding around the dining room like an elephant on acid.

Will have to do it again tomorrow with added gusto to make up.

I just started a fitness regime today, I am doing HIT training. Going to aim to do it every other day. I want to lose some weight and get fit

I need to lose at least 7 lbs

theDudesmummy I know you just ordered the 10 min pilates dvd, but you could also try 'Yogalates'.

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=yogalates+dvd&sprefix=yogalates%2Caps%2C262

I have 3 of these dvds and love them to bits - it really helped me to de-stress, and is a great if you are new to yoga.

Thanks, I will try that one too!

HahaHarrie I also love dancing and prefer the Wii to Dance dvds - possibly because of the 'feedback' with the Wii, it informs you how hard you've worked etc so something to beat each time.

Just done my second 30day shred! Need to keep it up, need to keep it up ....

I've just killed myself doing aerobics. Every time I reached that point where I wanted to sit down I let myself rest (jog!) for a count of four and then went straight back into it. Kept that up for 30mins and then 15mins doing toning exercises. Sat down for a minute and realised I needed a drink. Went to stand up and my legs buckled! So I can definitely say I pushed myself!

So far I'm doing well this week.
Mon- 40 min swim and 1 hr Zumba
tues- 40 min swim
Today- 1hr Zumba (different class to Mon and much more hardcore)
Tomorrow I'm doing a 40 min swim and an hour of Body Combat, I fear that this will kill me!

I'm really struggling now. Had my depo shot yesterday and today have the MASSIVE cravings that always kick in after I've had it and last for a few weeks. Apparently it's why a lot of women gain so much weight on it. Five minutes after a huge dinner i felt like I hadn't eaten. Exercise dampens appetite though so I'm keeping moving and trying not to think about it!