Reikiranf Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Why thank you Seagazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Well after losing 2.5lb last week I think my body had decided to be stubborn (this is not me you understand, just my body) just a few more pound body, you can do it..... honestly it's so stubborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Well done. Have never heard of Zumba. It sounds like the sort of vacuum I'd like - although I'd not get exercise if I did have one of those! Stick with it Cookywooky, you can do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 Valkyrie, Zumba is a mix of lots of different dance steps, I've got a Zumba fitness DVD set and the toning sticks that you can buy in from Argos, Boots and Amazon etc. Some of the steps look complicated but they break them down into easy beats so they are easy to learn. It's a great form of exercise as once you've learned the steps and stop concentrating so hard you really enjoy it. This link will give you an idea and there are lots more on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8skNPTmmSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Zumba is great fun (I'm sure I've mentioned it to you before Val ), I used to go with my friend until she got pregnant and had a baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I do zumba Really badly, but I still go its great fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I bet you are great Cathy, silly! I am the clumsiest person around, as you know, so I am not best suited for such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Oh I'm clumsy when I do Zumba too... but I figure as long as I keep moving, even if I get it all wrong, then it must be doing me some good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 That looks like fun, I might try it at home sometime. Been on the go all day and only just sat down (except for a 20 min car journey this morning). I might have a go at running again; my knees are better and I have some very good trainers now, so may go round the block a couple of times tomorrow and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I did a 7 mile bike ride yesterday on my new bicycle. I've not been out on a bike for a quite a while and it did feel good. Planning to go out again today to the small supermarket in my nearest town. I reckon that will be about 10 miles there and back. Still spinning twice a week. I think it is getting easier Still haven't been out running, must get my bum into gear and do it. I have heard of Zumba but I have no coordination and would get myself in a right pickle. I struggle to do press ups and pedal at the same time at spinning class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Well done on your cycling Ali I love cycling too Nothing like being out and about on your bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 2lb more down whoop whoop, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Well done cooks! Had a brilliant time at circuits last night and really pushed myself, so a bit tired today. I just need to find the time to sort out a programme for my 30-40 minutes in the gym on a Wednesday and I'll be fitter and not slacking off. The new job is great, although the housekeeper up at the house cooks us a meal 3 days a week - it's really lovely but I could really do with eating less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 I didn't realise you'd started your new job already, DM. Great news that it's going well. Not always easy to be restrained when someone else is cooking for you, is it? I did my Zumba class last night and did quite a lot of gardening at the weekend - preparing the ground to put up a greenhouse. That should keep me busy for a few weekends and is a good workout too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Thirty two miles on the bike since Saturday. Forty five minutes at spinning last night. Boy do my thighs ache today. Cycling into a head wind this morning on the way to work and wind coming side on, on my way home this afternoon. Now need to find exercises to do to tone my upper body and tum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Well done Ali, great mileage Sadly I haven't got on my bike for a fortnight 2 weeks ago today I had an incident with a learner driver on my commute from work, they clipped my elbow with their wing mirror had some soft tissue damage in my shoulder Then, I got a nasty cough and cold from my nephew.... And then the last few days I have been rather distracted with my nephew's new born baby sister However, with running around after a toddler (supporting my sister whilst she's had her baby) and not eating much with hospital visits etc, I've still managed to lose 2lb this week My new baby niece is completely perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sorry to hear about your accident Spacechick. I had a scary moment this morning with a coach on a single track road. I had to leap off my bike and pull the bike and myself into an hawthorn hedge to avoid a collision No attempt to slow down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I ran my first ever half-marathon today - the weather was atrocious, but I managed to get around in 2 hours and 9 minutes a very respectable time! I'm feeling very proud of myself albeit a bit foot sore !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 OMG Chicken Licken that's amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Well done Chicken Licken - very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Well I am currently at a 2stone 5lb loss, I am well passed my target for the op so am really pleased as they can't mention BMI anymore 1.3lb to SW target weight I set originally at New Year, but I am 8.3lb to my final target. I am counting down the lbs now. People that run matathon's are saint like in my eyes I could never manage that, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Well done Cooks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thanks How is everybody else doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I'm not doing well Shingles has completely taken it out of me and unfortunately the blisters went down one arm and I'm finding that arm doesn't have much strength (I can't work out why though, shingles shouldn't have affected the muscles ). Just got back to the rowing m/c after a few weeks off and did 5 minutes, I need to build up gradually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Oh bless you really sounds horrible, so take it easy. I got Slimmer of week again lost 2.5 lb this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
