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Gym attendance thread - who wants to join?

301 replies

Cam · 12/09/2005 12:22

Went back to the gym after 8 weeks plus off for summer hols, did a step class and it nearly killed me. I'm aiming for the 3 times a week minimum because I must get fit again. Does anybody wnat to join me on this thread for mutual support and encouragement?

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Gobbledigook · 04/11/2005 14:32

I've not been for ages and really must get back into it as my waistline is rapidly expanding!

Can I join the thread for motivation?

I'm planning to start again on Monday!

puff · 04/11/2005 14:41

Gym last night - 20 mins on bike, 30 mins on crosstrainer while watching "Spooks" on their tv - great!

Welcome gdk !

kate100 · 04/11/2005 15:19

Can I join too? I started back at the gym 5 weeks ago after having my baby, who's now 14 weeks old. I was doing really well and was going 3 times a week, but I've starte to lose motivation, I've only been once this week and it's already Friday
I'm doing 20 mins on the bike, 20 mins on the rowing mchine, then weights and crunches on the ab bench which nearly kills me. I need to be shouted at!!! My fat a*se will not shrink on it's own and I can't bear the thought of eating less, so exercise it will have to be.

puff · 04/11/2005 16:14

lol kate - welcome !

Passionflower · 06/11/2005 18:31

Hi Kate

Am feeling better and am going to the gym tomorrow.

puff · 06/11/2005 20:20

Gym again today. Always feel better once I've been.

kate100 · 07/11/2005 16:48

I managed Saturday and Sunday, so I did make it three times this week I've got really sore hands from the rowing machine though and a little blister on my knuckle, ouch!!!

puff · 07/11/2005 16:50

Well done kate .

NomDePlume · 07/11/2005 17:05

I went today, first time in a fortnight. 20 mins running on the treadmill, 10 mins on the bike and 30 reps of leg curls. Plan to go 5 days a week

puff · 07/11/2005 17:25

Well done ndp

Gobbledigook · 07/11/2005 18:07

Oh dear - I'm not off to a good start. Put the alarm on for 6.15am so I could get up and do some of my yoga video but rolled over and went back to sleep!

Did 100 sit ups before bed though.

Need to get back to swimming - will make it my aim for tomorrow morning and now I feel I have to cos I've posted!

puff · 07/11/2005 18:25

impressed by the sit ups gdk! Do you have a washboard tum ?

Passionflower · 07/11/2005 19:46

blimey, ndp and gdg well done you both.

Went to gym this morning and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be given last week off. Am a bit more stiff than usual though.

Gobbledigook · 07/11/2005 20:11

Er no I don't. I 'usually' have quite a toned tum but not since ds3 - my tum has never been this wobbly and my tiny waist is disappearing quick. It's really getting my down actually and I know the only person that can do anything about it is me!

Says she, downing a gorgeous big glass of white while sort of working

kate100 · 09/11/2005 22:35

Oh dear it's wednesday and I still haven't been to the gym, I will definitely go tomorrow

Gobbledigook · 09/11/2005 22:36

Er, me either - rubbish.

Might go and do some sit ups before bed..

..and might not.

kate100 · 10/11/2005 20:45

It's Thursday, I still haven't been, maybe tomorrow?

Passionflowerinapeartree · 15/11/2005 12:36

Is it just me or is this thread getting too blooming long?

Anyway how is everyong getting on? I have upped my workout to 1.5hr and am still going three times a week.

puff · 15/11/2005 13:25

yes it is - I'm doing 3 times a week too, having a reassessment this week - need to do stuff for my wobbly abdomen, everything else is looking much more pert

Passionflowerinapeartree · 15/11/2005 13:30

Abs are my prob too, everthing das moved north but I still have a horrid cushion of flab that just won't shift. I think I'll get my programme re-assesed next week.

MABS · 15/11/2005 18:40

where's Cam gone? thought she was our great leader...!!??

Passionflowerinapeartree · 16/11/2005 18:06

Was supposed to go to the gym this morning but I managed to pull a muscle in my neck getting out of bed this morning .

Went and sat in the sauna, did a couple of lenghts of the pool then sat in the spa pool. Still a bit twingy though.

How is everyone?

puff · 16/11/2005 18:28

ok, going to gym tomorrow

hope your neck gets better soon

Original poster
Cam · 16/11/2005 19:06

Hello Mabs, sorry I've been too busy to go to gym, do mumsnet or anything, except go to work.

Us working mums you know, we can't spend all day at the gym, you know (that bit's for Custy)

Plus, tomorrow I'm having 2 wisdom teeth out so won't be going anywhere for a few days

Mabs, would you step in as gym fuhrer while I'm out of action, please

Ps well done to y'all who are keeping it up

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MABS · 16/11/2005 19:09

as an aside hun, where are you doin this work lark? and v good luck with the fangs.
I can't be the fuhrer, i'm not bossy at all, and have only been 3 times this wk, and then i rewarded myself with a danish AND a donut. Off to salsa class in a min, so will check in tmrow.