The Dogmother Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I must say I haven't done any exercising today, have not even walked Cookie as I woke up feeling dizzy and now seem to be coming down with yet another cold. And I've just cheered myself up with a bakewell tart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 My mum has decided that she wants to do Zumba I've volunteered to go with her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've got the box set Zumba workout & have been doing that & the Leslie Sansone walk away the pounds dvd, I weighed in this morning and have lost 3lb, so that's 15lbs in total since the end of November Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ha, I've got the box set Zumba. got it on offer at Amazon before christmas. Unfortunately it is still in the wardrobe Will have to get it out........and maybe have a go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeloo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've bumped up the Zumba from one night per week to two. The gym has a new instructor on Tuesday nights and she's pretty fun! I passed on putting honey on my yogurt and cereal this morning. I've got to get serious about getting more pounds off. I noticed some of my trousers aren't fitting quite as snug. (Started to say pants, but I remembered those mean something totally different there- although I hope those are fitting looser, too! ) I spent Saturday afternoon cleaning fall leaves out of the pool and tossing them in the compost bin. I raked up some pine straw and threw it in the chicken run. It's nice to do something physical instead of sitting in front of a computer for hours like I had to do for over two years with grad school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Well done Reiki - excellent results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Bad, bad, bad day yesterday. No exercise, lager & cheesey chips for lunch, pizza in the evening. Working on making up for it today. Worked hard for an hour on Exerbeat, skipped lunch, carefully cooked low-fat curry for tea. That's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I've just signed up for a "London to Paris" Open Charity bike ride in June 2012. Cycling 350km over 3 days, finishing at the Eiffle Tower. All I need to do now is practice cycling 120km's a day !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Ouch Clash, I'm sure you will have a scream Is it a charity thing? If so, please tell us where to sponsor you Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Frightened to weigh myself Bumped into friend who has decided to walk for 2 hours each day and in 3 weeks she has lost a stone Decided action must be taken so went to Step class. Not being the most coordinated person on the planet it was a bit interesting however I kept stepping so that surely must have helped in the fitness dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I had an unintenionally long dog walk this afternoon. Little madam chased off after a hare and didn't come back. Cue me totally stressing out and panicking. I spent 2 hours walking round and calling her to no avail. I spoke to a few people en route who had seen her but she wouldn't let anyone get near her Had just about run out of ideas when I went into the village shop near where I had parked up. Thankfully someone across the road had lured her into their house with cat biscuits so she was safe and sound. Moral of the story? Make sure your dog has a mobile phone number as well as a landline on their tag! Sounds so obvious but it honestly hadn't occurred to me when we got her - new one on order as we speak! So, in total I managed 2.5 hours of walking today! Hungry now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I know that one well - Cyrus is easily distracted when game is about; I clip some falconry bells to his collar when he's off-lead, that way I know roughly where he is. Our local council also has a free dog registration scheme; both of mine have a tag and the dog warden has their photos and my details on file, so if they stray, the DW will call me rather than chucking them in the pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Those bells are a brilliant idea DM, I will definitely order one (two?) of them. I take it you can hear them a long way away? She was out of sight in seconds! Tango has an amazing turn of speed - I'm convinced she must have some whippet blood or similar in her as she is very rangily built too. 99% of the time I walk in secure areas, so although she might disappear 4 fields away (although she rarely does) she can't actually go anywhere. Of course the one time I take her somewhere that isn't secure... look what happens As I say though, looking on the bright side my exercise quota for the day improved considerably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Scary! I'm glad you found her in the end. Not a very nice way of doing extra exercising though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Wow, everyone is doing so well - congratulations! I have to admit I've gone COmPlETELY off track the last 10 days or so. I had dental implant surgery and then came down with a stinking cold, so have done no exercise and have been comfort eating to boot Annoyed with myself Oh well, all i can do after falling off the wagon is get back onto it today, right?!? Still feeling a bit pants so probably no exercise, but at least I can try and stop eating everything in sight today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 A bit disapointed that i have maintained. I have been going swimming on Monday, Step Tuesday, Swimming wednesday and Zumba Thursday. I go on a two week cruise a week on monday! I am going to take my gym gear to make a bit of effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Smart brown work trousers seem slightly less tight this morning.... that's a step in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Clash, I'm sure you will have a scream Is it a charity thing? If so, please tell us where to sponsor you It's an "open charity" event so you select your own charity. I'm going to raise funds for my local homeless shelter, St Paul's Hostel in Worcester. I'm just beginning to set up a "justgiving" page so I'll let you know soon. Looking for a stripey shirt, beret and a string of onions for some photo's !!!! - Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Scary! I'm glad you found her in the end. Not a very nice way of doing extra exercising though. I will be honest, it was NOT an afternoon I want to repeat. I was so panicked! I'm going to try the new Zumba class starting in our village tonight, with any luck it will be less eventful than dog walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Rowing machine proving 'useful'; sitting in the sitting room gazing accusingly at me every time I go past...still cannot manage more than 10 mins at a time on it which I try to do every day plus 10 mins step on the Wii fit as fast as possible and another 5 mins of rowing if I can motivate myself . BUT its not working.............have been good foodwise and havn't lost a thing . OH, fed up with my moaning, says I am building muscle which is heavier than fat so I just feel I may as well not bother excercising at all ! Feeling fed up; OH away tonight and I KNOW there are two huge bags of Sky crisps in the cupboard leftover from Xmas.......I can hear them calling me now ! Could someone shout at me please!!!!! Everyone else seems to be doing so well too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeloo Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 BUT its not working.............have been good foodwise and havn't lost a thing . OH, fed up with my moaning, says I am building muscle which is heavier than fat so I just feel I may as well not bother excercising at all ! Muscle is more dense than fat so even though it might weigh more, it looks smaller on you! And it's supposed to burn more calories even while you are at rest. I am also disappointed that the scales haven't gone down more, I've only lost 2-3 lbs, but my clothes are fitting better and that's what's most important! I'd like to lose 10 lbs, but I mainly want to wear one size smaller! I know I need to bump up the exercise and do better about avoiding the sweets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 I never, ever weigh myself. I judge how well exercise is going by the feel of my muscles. Quite soon you will feel, nice, strong muscles all over. I especially like the diagonal ones I can feel in my midriff. Because they make you stand straighter you start to look better quite quickly. I've got a long way to go but feeling my muscles getting more defined makes it easier to keep up the exercise. Also, muscle burns more energy even when you're resting. I love exercise because it feels positive and I hate dieting because it feels negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks Leeloo and patsylabrador, maybe OH is right then (that would make a change! ) Not sure that I can find my muscles, tho, under wobbly midriff! Its that stomach/spare tyre that needs to go as I'm reasonably happy with everything else Didn't manage 10 mins rowing today (I find that, if I don't do it in the morning its soooooooooo much harder!) so just about to put the Wii fit step on - Leeloo, like you I would like to lose about 7 -10lb and so will resist the crisps screaming at me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffs Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat, 1lb of muscle is the same as 1lb of fat - muscle is more dense, so take some measurements and see if you've lost in those! ALSO make sure you're upping your water intake to combat fluid retention in your muscles from increased activity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
