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Raisins to be cherryful - 10 / 10 thread - all welcome

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FrannyandZooey · 28/04/2008 08:11

For anyone who wants a boost to their general health. The suggested goals are:

EAT 10 PORTIONS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES EVERY DAY - if you don't usually eat much fruit and veg I would build up gradually or you could upset your digestion.

DO (AT LEAST) 10 MINUTES OF EXERCISE EVERY DAY - can be yoga, stretching or something more energetic. The plan is that the idea of doing 10 minutes is not too daunting, and having started you may well find you want to do more.

There are no restrictions on what you eat so long as you get your 10 fruit and veg as well. The focus is not on weight loss but on improving our energy levels and hopefully our general mood and well-being. Sign up below and post here to tell us how you're getting on and how you are feeling.

Basic guidance on what constitutes a portion of fruit and veg here and you can download more detailed information by following the link at the very bottom of the page

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TooTicky · 30/04/2008 23:04

I've never actually done yoga. i WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BUT THERE JUST ISN'T TIME/OPPORTUNITY ATM/.

TooTicky · 30/04/2008 23:05

Caps lock strikes again

zippitippitoes · 30/04/2008 23:05

well exactly no he was ver horrid

but he has learned some parts of nice now

dd1 just spent ten minutes in my bedroom saying she could smell cigarettes in an an accusing fashion

er no she cant

and if she is looking for something to be crossabout then forget it juyst change football teams

TooTicky · 30/04/2008 23:07

Zippi, she really is turning into your mum.

FrayedKnot · 30/04/2008 23:08

Yoga is lovely if anyone / anyone's DC does get the chance to try it. I had been longing to get back to it for years and couldn;t until recently.

It's an especially good antidote to too much typing

TooTicky · 30/04/2008 23:10

But how do you start FK? I'd feel like such a dunce. Physical things are not my forte.

zippitippitoes · 30/04/2008 23:10

yes

or me

beta version

FrayedKnot · 30/04/2008 23:18

The class I go to is a suitable for all abilities class, TooT. There is scope to work at your own pace - our teacher usually gives an easy option and a slightly harder one once you get your confidence up.

And also, yoga teachers are generally lovely and very inclusive, and most of the people in the class will probably be older than you and therefore youth has an advantage

I am going to a class at the gym but used to go to one at local leisure centre....Adult Education usually run loads of classes too.

It is very unlike any other form of exercise.

TooTicky · 30/04/2008 23:19

Well, when dcs are older....
unless I can find a daytime one when dd2 starts playgroup...or school...
Is it possible to do it with a book, by oneself?

zippitippitoes · 30/04/2008 23:26

i dont think you can do yoga from a book

zippitippitoes · 30/04/2008 23:27

tooot i shal be home tomorow will post to you

aviatrix · 30/04/2008 23:34

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UnderRated · 01/05/2008 00:39

Zippi, you reminded me that I like playing scrabble - I need to get back on facebook so I can play but everyone cheats and I get annoyed.

I am disappointed about the chickpea thing, Boco. Poor DD2.

Toot, I think you are doing the right thing, letting them spend their money on shite cherryade and the like, if they want.

Yoga is wonderful. I need to get back into it.

zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 00:39

join my face book ur

UnderRated · 01/05/2008 00:58

I've added you, zippi

zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 01:09

ditto

i dont do much with facebook tbh except play scrabulous with bf

zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 01:09

and occasionally exchange messages with a n obstetrician in bristol

zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 01:10

who sounds very grumpy and hard done by

UnderRated · 01/05/2008 01:15

Do you know the obstetrician, zippi? FB is beyond me, I really don't understand it.

zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 01:20

yeah he is the guy weho held my hand on the p,ane to egypt and back.. we were paired uip i think l;ol

he is fed up cos his social life is is shit

i have offered to stay with him but he isnt ointerested in me improvoing his social life

UnderRated · 01/05/2008 01:27

lol zippi

UnderRated · 01/05/2008 01:29

This thread title is driving me mad - the song has been going round in my head for days.

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FrannyandZooey · 01/05/2008 08:04

Morning all

kiwis (3), banana, raisins, apple, melon
wahoo I think that may be 4 or even 5

hope everybody's backs / eyes / men / children are behaving themselves

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zippitippitoes · 01/05/2008 08:09

hi i am up and ready to move bricks..well that is the plan..not exactly raring to go

i have found a cd which is a complete mystery first track was poison groove coverage second was killer queen now the third is

er i am thinking

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FrannyandZooey · 01/05/2008 08:12

I want to complain about my bottom
it is still not right after this ruddy yogurt unbalancing my beautiful flora
I am hacked off
please can the relevant authorities do something about it

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