Clash City Rocker Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Just completed the "Fitter not Fatter Easter" (similar to the Christmas one) on my bike. 100 miles cycling between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Using it to maintain my Weight Watchers "Gold Membership" (now been at target weight for 18 months) and also as my preparation for the British Heart Foundation 50 mile ride at the end of April 2012. This is all part of my training plan for my 3 day London to Paris Charity Bike ride in June 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well done CCR that is a lot of cycling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 This thread's gone a bit quiet I was wondering if everyone's given up or are just too busy to post? Having been under the weather for a while, I've only just started exercising again for the first time in over a month or it could be two My weight loss has ground to a halt but at least I haven't put any back on How are the rest of you getting on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Don't ask I've been without circuit training for what seems like ages; I injured my foot so was doing 'circuits-lite' for a while, then missed 3 weeks due to bank holidays and being away. My foot was well enough for a few gentle runs along the beach and the odd gym session, but I couldn't really generate the enthusiasm for it which is unlike me Ate far too much as one does on hols when the food is delicious and put on some blubber Back at circuits last night but it was hard going, and gym again this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Poor you, I hope that your foot's better now It's so frustrating when you get ill or injured as sometimes you do just need to rest a bit, life does seem to have a habit of getting in the way of our good intentions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm contemplating my next goal - I did my 17 mile walk which I was aiming towards, but if I am to keep going with doing more than just the bare minimum of exercise, I need something else to work towards. I am not a very motivated person so need the proverbial carrot on a stick to keep me going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 My problem is finding the time to fit it in... I walk the dogs in the morning and again for longer in the evening, do circuits once a week and the gym once too. All the other time is taken up... I simply don't have any spare time, but I guess that being constantly on the go helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I find Tabata training helps if i don't have time for a full workout, Only 4mins of a hard workout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Rosie goes running most evenings but I am usually busy, and TBH my knees won't take much road running these days; they always hurt afterwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 You should come to Pilates, we all have numerous injuries (or in my case riddled with them ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I agree with the time problem, DM. In between going to work, walking the dog, cooking dinner, cleaning the house and various other things that I do such as playing in a band, it doesn't leave much time for anything else! I do Zumba one evening a week and I also go horse riding at the weekend, but sadly I don't always have time to do that every week. That's why I try to do longer dog walks at the weekend - I have to take Tango out anyway so may as well just go a bit further! Once the weather perks up a bit I'd like to find time to get my bike out and do a bit of cycling. What's the likelihood of training Tango to run alongside the bike without getting squashed Quite slim I should think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Yes, we do really long dog walks at the weekend too. I'd love to come to Pilates Karen but my evenings are all booked up as it is,what with chores and ferrying Rosie around sadly, injuries which I'd once have shrugged off plague me now that I'm middle aged Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I know that feeling , Gammy knee, gammy hip,gammy shoulder and gammy neck - if i was a horse id be put down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 Im still about - but had to cancel my zumba class tonight, its been a hectic month and I have been on call since bank holiday monday so gym etc has gone right out the window. I was hoping to go for a decent walk on Sunday in celebration of having the freedom of not being on call... but the weather is dreadful, I checked my phone and its rain until tuesday (as far as you can see) so I may have to hit the gym good and proper next week!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Woke up with a really sore throat & cold but forced myself to exercise, I've come to the conclusion that if I stop exercising every time I feel ill or have a cold, then I'd never exercise But I have to or I don't lose weight, cutting down on calories alone doesn't seem to work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 It's a good rule of thumb that if your body hurts then don't exercise, if you just feel a bit rubbish then do some but take it easy... that's what I do anyway. Just got in from an hour of circuit training; went really well, much better then last week and my knee held up fine with the strapping on it. I shan't go road running again, my joints just can't take it any more; a combination of long term exercise and being nearly 50 doesn't bode well. I need to look after them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Ah, hope you feel better soon Reiki. I keep putting off exercising as I constantly feel under the weather - its either my age or I should get to the doctors! I've had a lax few weeks where I just didnt feel like exercising, but I paddled around my local lake a few times on Saturday and today I went swimming (18 lengths)! Trouble is it hasn't stopped me eating cheese & crackers and a lovely slice of chocolate cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 My back is a bit sore from bending over dogs all weekend so i'm giving gym a miss tonight . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 We sound a right bunch of old crocs today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 is it time we should just put our slippers on and sit on the sofa? I know that I feel better once I've exercised but it really is an effort to get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I've just ordered some Hyaluronic Acid to see if that helps until my back gets stronger. I did some Pilates whilst watching tv last night to easy it - i think i will be looking for a massage table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'm back on the glucosamine again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Apparently this acid is a good one to take with that and it's supposed to help your skin tighten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 OO, could do with that - what are the details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 http://www.simplysupplements.net/product/383/hyaluronic-acid-50mg/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
