Keeping on exercising

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That last 100th post snuck up as I was coming on to check in this evening!
@BezMills
@Happleandhorange
@Roonetta
@alittlefrustrated
@tryingtobesogood
@ProfessorRadcliffeEmerson
@afaloren
Let me go check who I've forgotten...

@WearyAuldWumman of course not! There is a phenomenon of people trying to bring a person down as they make positive changes. Eg reducing alcohol etc.

I think this group would gently point it out to you if you were being obviously bonkers, @WearyAuldWumman. Is it time to ask her straight to stop it?

Camping is currently less,glorious because I have scalded my leg. Showered and swam in sea to cool it off. Now sitting with aloe vera on it watching blisters form. Campsite warden says it looks fine to treat here which is good, because otherwise it's almost 2 hours drive to a clinic, and since DS3 can't drive yet we'd probably need a helicopter!!!!

Ouch! @Happleandhorange. Scalds are so painful.

FWIW, I had blisters when I knocked a coffee all over my thighs. I couldn't get cold water on it straight away, but got an ice pack at A&E. No scars formed.

45 mins Stomp Fit class
9/300
I've turned in for an unusually early night because I've got all the signs of a cold coming on, and I'm telling myself I can sleep it off. I can't afford a cold - busy day tomorrow.
My other problem is I can't stop eating like it's still Christmas. I might have to sew my lips together 😅

@Alittlefrustrated the first defence nasal spray works wonders for seeing off or shortening a cold!

That nasal spray sounds wonderful. I will investigate. Thanks for advice re burn. I don't think there's much more I can really do. Just hope for best!

oh what a pain getting burned @Happleandhorange

@WearyAuldWumman I don't think you're overdoing it, there's no reason you can't go to the gym every day. Just listen to your body and rest as much as you need to.

I personally loved to go every week day at 6am, Saturday off, and then train before BodyCombat on a Sunday. I didn't go mad, about 30 minutes training was plenty, and I always felt a little glow of satisfaction as I drove home for breakfast - which always tasted extra delicious after the gym.

Crossfits yesterday. Strict Pullups, which was good. (I'm trying really hard not to have too much of a petted lip about my significant decrease in that area after 6 months of Crossfit)
The workout was typical crossfit nonsense. 25 wall balls, then flat out row. 2 minutes on 2 minutes off for 5 rounds. I did the wallballs first round, but this proved to be unwise as I was completely redlined and struggled for the rest of the workout. I worked pretty hard and was tremendously relieved to get to the end. My peak on the row slightly impressed me though, 1850 cal/hour.

I also, with a heavy heart, cancelled my Crossfits membership. There's roadworks for three (3) months (ffs) which will add at least an hour to my weekly crossfits commute and it's just tipped the balance. I organise my entire week round driving to and from the gym my crossfit training as it stands, and spend about 4 hours driving to train for 3. I have three weeks left due to the notice period, then I'm going to train at the local wee gym until the roadworks are done.

I've cancelled Crossfit today. I looked at the workout and thought to myself 'would I rather drive for more than an hour total to do that*, or just take a walk up to the local gym before lunch and lift weights'. And the answer is, I'd rather pay an extra fiver (saving most of that in petrol by not driving!) and lift weights!

(500m row, 30 kettlebell swings, pushups to 4 minutes, two minutes rest. 6 times)

Eeek. Lower back, left side has gone slightly...purely from moving incorrectly as I got out of bed. It's usually the right side that goes.

Shall just have to see what I can do in class today. Feels like it might be sciatica. whimpers

Hope this can help

Thank you! :)

That sounds a really good,decision, @BezMills . You can always rejoin later!

Survived Senior Flex: overhead triceps thingies, side raises, biceps curls, seated double low rows, cardio, goblet sit to stand, lunges, etc. 45 minutes.

Active for life: 15 mins on bike; 7X10 side steps with heavy bands; side raises - 3X10 4kg; Sparc: 2.5 mins.

Didn't expect to be able to do the side raises - had gone backwards and was using those weird Les Mills weights at Senior Flex, oscillating between 2.5 and 3.75 kg. Thought I'd try the 4kg weights just to see whether I could. (They're not available in the gym proper - only in the studio.) I'm back! When I was exercising in Senior Flex, I could actually see lower arm muscle definition. scowls at upper arms

Lower back is still hurting a bit, but eased off during the Senior Flex class.

In direct contrast to @BezMillsa bee training gym has opened up by my house. I can literally see it! But it’s very expensive and I can’t afford it so…

I feel like I’m getting back into some kind of routine - although the new physio is brutal!

today was 44 x 25 m swim and a cheesy walk

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55 m8ns pilates class
90 mins qigong class
10/300

Ooh, Pilates. Sounds good, @Alittlefrustrated

@stilldumdedumming lol at new expensive gym!

People, I really noticed again the difference in my body with this second,camping trip. I am so much stronger and more flexible. I could do so much for myself and didn't,have to rely upon DS3. It's lifechanging.

At home now. Will take burn to be seen tomorrow (we picked up a dressing and antiseptic cream once back in civilisation, on way home).

Pic is of road home, stunning and scary!

This is so great to read, @Happleandhorange

I think it goes to show that (please don't be offended) if you're less fit to start with, you have more to gain from going to the gym or getting into a fitness class. The results you're reporting in such a short time is just fantastic. Life changing.

On Tuesday I had a lovely chat with the nurse who took my blood for testing and she was pleased I'd lost 6 or 8kg in a year. I do feel better for having lost that, but also I feel more energetic and physically confident after putting in a solid year of consistent work (glossing over July, the month that gym forgot).

@Happleandhorange your reports are so good to read. Thank you for sharing and the photos!

i hope the burn heals well.

I have hydro in a couple of hours, second of the week. I’m exhausted and my sciatica is terrible, but it’ll do me good.

Not offended at all, @BezMills , it's completely true.

Hydrotherapy - hoping I haven’t destroyed myself.

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@furforkssake well done. Physio is so draining. Important though.

45 minute home workout - upper body with body bar followed by pilates practice.
I haven't worked out at home for months, so quite pleased with myself.
11/300.

After a really bad cold this week, i went to the gym this am.
i did a body scan as well which showed average ratings for everything- very happy to start my gym journey with not too bad metrics. Lets hope that i can bring some of them up or down in the next few months.
the PT gave me an induction too and devised a little program for me and im very happy with it all.
i ended with a swim and sauna session. A great way to start my morning!

Attended my Active for Life class, but mainly worked in the ordinary gym.

2 min warm-up on bike.

3x8 side raises with 5kg weights. (Very pleased that I was able to move up from 4kg - that's a bit of a landmark for me.)
3x8 side single arm low rows with 5kg weights.
3x10 biceps curls with 5kg weights.

Pretty chuffed. Was afraid that I'd gone backwards permanently. (Had to go back to 3kg at one point.) Managed 4kg weights okay on Wednesday night, so thought I'd give the 5kg a go today. Really wasn't sure that I'd manage the jump up on the side raises.

Had difficulty getting onto some machines. Had to skip the abductor - was being taken up by a young woman using it as an armchair... Couldn't get onto leg press either.

Adductor - 3 X 8 at 36 kg.
Leg Extension - 3X8 at 19kg
The same for prone Leg Curl was attempted, but stopped at 6 on the third set - started to get a pain in the right glute. Switched to stretches.