lillybettybabs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I you ache do something like yoga or simple stretching exercises and let your muscles recover today. Then up the anti slightly the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Rest days are really important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 It's important to rest, or to work different body areas on consecutive days. I always aim to do as many reps as I can manage and then push it for a couple more. If you are doing CV work then you should aim to keep your heart rate in the 'working range' for at least 20 minutes to burn fat, or certainly at least until you're feeling really puffed. Try to extend the amount of 'puffed time' roughly twice a week. A good guide to whether you're in the puffed zone is that you shouldn't be able to carry on a conversation while exercising; if you can natter away while on the (say) treadmill, like some folks at our gym do, then you're not putting in enough effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I think i have a chest infection or something like that, So no gym or walks for me. I'll try and be good in the food department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Well I was slinging myself round and upside down in a kayak last night, not sure if I lost any calories but I certainly do ache today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I think i have a chest infection or something like that, So no gym or walks for me. I'll try and be good in thefood department. Sorry to hear that Karen, keep warm and rest up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Went to my step class today but am still coughing a bit so had to take it really easy . Just can't motivate myself to stop eating things I shouldn't . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 My copy of Exerbeat for Wii came today. Don't think it is for me Just ordered a Personal Coach Cardio off Ebay, looks a bit more like what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 There's a new Zumba class starting in our village this Thursday. I'm going to join, it should be a bit of fun and it will be good for me to do some different exercise other than just walking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I'm knackered; been on the go all day. I have cleaned out the bunnies and chickens, mucked out the chicken run and bagged up all the muck for a friend's lottie. The dogs have had two walks and I've walked around town. Off for a hot bath with a mug of tea, then to tackle the ironing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I've been walking for 4 hours and am exhausted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 In training for your weekend in the peaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Borrowed flatmates scales last night and have lost a stone since 1st Jan so was pleased its gone in the right direction ... just wanted it to be more! Thats only from eating healthier, although I did have mini eggs this week 'cos revision just makes me want to eat?! Nomming blueberries + grapes instead recently though. Not bought any bread all year, know its not that bad but makes me feel better to have a wrap instead of 2 pieces of bread. Still not doing exercise apart from walking up the hill and know I should be but we'll be Lambing nights from the 20th for 6 weeks/couple monts and that normally means chasing sheep and carrying feed, water and lambs up and down the shed to be weighed all night so guess thats something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I haven't done any additional exercise for a week Unfortunately any child free time during the day has been spent 'debating' with HR the terms of the new job I start next week. I have been too tired in the evenings to even contemplate doing anything apart from going to bed early. Must try harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Oh I sympathise with the must try harder bit. I have managed the exercise but my food/wine intake has not been the best ...Will need to refocus on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Handed in the second essay a space of 5 days yesterday evening, sneak peeked at the scales and I'm 3.5lbs lighter than last time I looked, which means hopefully I've lost last week's gain and then some when I WI officially tomorrow afternoon. Back on the exercise and seriously healthy eating now that my deadlines have passed - OH will be going back to Bristol on Tuesday so I'll finally be in a doughnut-free house - he's eating vomitous amounts of the damned things to try and gain weight. Not to mention the massive bowl of curly fries and huge pizza he had for dinner last night. Losing weight is so much easier when there's no one else there to sabotage/tempt you. I had prawn stir fry and I went to bed with a cup of tea so I didn't pinch any chips... I think my brain rationalises that if food is on someone else's plate it doesn't have any calories and therefore doesn't count if I nick it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 It's a bit like if someone else opens a packet of biscuits the calories don't count Unfortunately my OH and I ate most of a packet of Harrod's chocolate chip cookies that were a Christmas present, this morning and then I had some crisps at lunchtime, I only had a smallish tea though. No excercise really today, will try to get out for a walk tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 exactly Well, weighed in today and I'd lost 2.5lbs! So I lost the gain, and an extra 1.5lbs January's total loss is now 1st 2lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 We went to Oxford to see a film this afternoon and had a snack in a wholefood restaurant - we shared a panini and some cake. Back to healthy eating during the week though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Well, I've stayed the same at my weigh in this morning so that's ok, at least I didn't put any weight on. A more determined effort needed this week. I think I will do the Wii Fit Plus this week to try to kick start doing a bit more exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Sadly gained 1lb as a result of a meal out at a friend's house. Could feel the weight going on when they served the croissant split and filled with ice cream and then covered with chocolate sauce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Work trousers still tight and a tummy roll over the top Circuit training again tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Didn't do any real exercise at the weekend, but I'd like to think that a couple of hours spent moving the sofas & shampooing the lounge carpet counted for something! Fingers crossed I've managed to lose a couple of pounds this week & hit my stone Off to do a workout dvd now Have a good week everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I'm still wrapped up in my duvet on the sofa feeling pants and trying to study. Not done any exercise since last Monday feeling a bit lazy but i haven't scoffed lots of food so i guess that's a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Poor you, I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
