Exercise for the very lazy ....

[Millie1]

and I mean lazy! Really need to tone up and get rid of what can only be described as a pot-belly (the rest of me is relatively thin - which makes it look even worse).

What can I do which will work and will show results relatively soon, simply so as I don't get discouraged and give up. Gym isn't an option as I can't commit to getting out in the evenings - so something for home ... dvd/video, weights, sit-ups (although could bearly lift my shoulders off the floor at the moment ), exercise ball? Any recommendations please?

Thanks!

Oh please .... someone must have some bright ideas and success stories??!!

Hi,

I found a Pilates class really helpful in the stomach area. The only problem is my teacher is a Body Control Pilates teacher, and I think they might be a bit precious about producing videos - they want the teacher to be able to see the students.

dance around to music as you are tidying up
and give those hips, arms, arse and legs a good shake

I do 100 sit ups whilst watching The Wright Stuff most mornings. Only takes 10 minutes but I can't say it has made a huge difference but at least it makes me feel like I've done something.

Hats off to you Carmenere doing 100 sit-ups each night - I'm not joking when I say I'd be pushed to do 10! Maybe that's where I should start - I'm sure it must help.

Pilates would be great but our nearest class is literally a 60 mile drive each way!!!!! And general dancing around sounds like more than I do at the moment so worth a try too DSW.

Thanks for these ideas - and keep them coming!

Hula hooping is good for the middle and you can do it whilst watching the telly. Ten minutes a couple of times a day would help. Don't do what I did and buy one with a rattly thing in it. It drove me nuts!

What about a slendertone - they are great (my sister uses one)and you cant get much lazier that that!!

Hadn't thought of hula-hooping! Had thought of slendertone - does it really help? Also, has anyone tried toning tables?

I guess I've 2 needs - get fit (might try cycling when evenings get longer) and the big problem of my post-baby tummy!

walk everywhere, be late for everything, you'll then be forced to walk quickly. Works for me!

we have an exercise bike which I sometimes use in manic bursts, plan on doing so today. But the best thing for me is walking, it helped me to lose a lot of the weight after ds1 was born but now with ds2 in buggy and ds1 walking I can't do it so much.