2. Daily Activity Accountability
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I really lack this motivation, housework and arm workout was all I got in for today. You are all very inspiring and are a great motivation, keep up the great work!
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missed today, still on target for the week. I have a good plan for tomorrow...0
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I have been going to aquafit twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday evening. I still find it really hard, but it is not as hard as when I started back in February. A couple more weeks and I am thinking of going into the gym part and doing some weights. Lose skin is something I really worry about and resistance training is better for that than cardio. I will have to see how it goes.0
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I like the sound of aquafit, that sounds like fun Clarissa.
A few weeks ago I went to look at my local fitness studio and gym , I did a free trial class at the studio and decided it was way too advanced for me then I ran away or walked briskly away. Today I went back and joined the gym part. I was way bigger than anyone there but the staff were nice and people were minding their own business. I did 40 min on bike on moderate setting, 10 min on treadmill brisk walking pace on 10% incline. I also used a weight machine one of staff suggested would help my mangled knee. My heart rate was staying between 150 and 165 which according to charts they had means I was in endurance training mode. Last time I went to a gym around this time last year my heart rate went up to 190 which was off the chart and I wondered if meant I was in about to drop dead mode. I hate gyms but I am sure it is good for me. I need to strengthen my knee so I can get back to doing what I really like doing which would be long scenic country walks.0 -
I can totally understand the feeling of hating gyms. I joined just over a month ago, and I currently only go at around 6.30am on a Saturday and Sunday because its next to empty (its a 24 hour gym).
I go on Monday evenings to attend a weight loss group there, and that's really hard for me. Not only do I have to walk through the weightlifting part of the gym, where some people laughed at me two weeks ago, but the women in my weightloss group all look so slender! Two of them look as though they're actually underweight, I'd be surprised if they were even in the 'healthy' range. They both turn up in full make-up, manicured nails, looking so pretty, and I'm there in a massive t-shirt and leggings, feeling like a bloody elephant!
Aquafit sounds awesome. I'm too scared to go swimming right now, because I'm afraid people will be too harsh about how I look, but I'm desperate to start swimming again. Its something I totally loved when I was younger, and I used to be quite a strong swimmer. I would probably go sooner if I knew I could wear something that would cover me up a bit, leggings and something to cover my arms would be a good start.
Only 20 minutes walking for me so far today, but I'm about to do some heavy-duty housework - tidying, hoovering, moving some furniture from one room to another, so I imagine I'll work up a bit of a sweat before turning in for the night.
I'm doing a 10k walk for charity in July, so I really need to up my game when it comes to exercise. I'm walking with some work mates, and I don't want to let them down.0 -
Busy day, so didn't get much time to get some exercise in.0
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Yes !!! I made to 20 mins of low impact aerobics!!! Love it !!0
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2 miles walking this morning, and Jazzercise class this evening. Good day! And I feel great.0
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I was sore but my brother convinced me to load half a pickup full of wood from down the road then a 2 hour sauna which I just found out burns a fair number of calories even without moving around.0
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March 24 Exercise: 45 minutes - Jodi Stolove’s "Chair Dancing Through The Decades" exercise video.0
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BigChangeNeeded wrote: »Aquafit sounds awesome. I'm too scared to go swimming right now, because I'm afraid people will be too harsh about how I look, but I'm desperate to start swimming again. Its something I totally loved when I was younger, and I used to be quite a strong swimmer. I would probably go sooner if I knew I could wear something that would cover me up a bit, leggings and something to cover my arms would be a good start.
I totally understand what you are saying, when I joined the gym I was nervous about being seen both in the gym and in the pool. This was made worse by the fact I go to a gym near work where a lot of my work colleagues also go. But I can honestly say I have not experienced any negativity. I have a couple of male colleagues that do some weight training and they were just both really pleased to see me there.
As a fat person, I think I am far more embarrassed to be seen in McDonalds, than at the gym. How can someone be negative about you trying to make an effort!
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March 25 Exercise: 45 minutes - Jodi Stolove’s "Chair Dancing Through The Decades" exercise video.0
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I put off my housework until today, and did a really big spring clean in preparation for my landlady inspecting the house.
4765 steps later, its done. I've no idea how I clocked up that many steps, but that's pretty darn good!0 -
30 min cardio/strength workout for today0
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4863 steps so far, not sure how long it took but it was a couple of hours of housework. I'm hoping to stretch this to at least 6000 by the end of the day.0
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Lots of activity going on, Well done.
Today I managed 10 min on exercise bike, bum still sore from yesterday, the seats just are not designed for big bums. 30 min on treadmill gentle walking. Walking on treadmill seems to hurt my bad knee less than walking outdoors.0 -
20 mins of low impact aerobics0
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Great to see everyone working hard today!
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45 minutes of cardiac rehab0
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BigChangeNeeded wrote: »I can totally understand the feeling of hating gyms. I joined just over a month ago, and I currently only go at around 6.30am on a Saturday and Sunday because its next to empty (its a 24 hour gym).
I go on Monday evenings to attend a weight loss group there, and that's really hard for me. Not only do I have to walk through the weightlifting part of the gym, where some people laughed at me two weeks ago, but the women in my weightloss group all look so slender! Two of them look as though they're actually underweight, I'd be surprised if they were even in the 'healthy' range. They both turn up in full make-up, manicured nails, looking so pretty, and I'm there in a massive t-shirt and leggings, feeling like a bloody elephant!
I spent a years being too humiliated to even walk into a regular gym. Now, at just 44 years old, I have to walk into cardiac rehab and exercise with with people my parents and grandparents age. It's a whole different kind of humiliating... Not so much fat judgement because everyone is very nice, but I get shocked looks because I'm too young to be a heart attack survivor and in cardiac rehab. I did this. I did it to myself. I allowed my fear of other people's opinions to keep me from getting healthy. Don't do what I did. It's not worth it.0 -
154 minutes walking this evening0
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Today I did around 70 min gentle walking to do my shopping. I have one of those pull behind you shopping trolleys on wheels because since hurting my Knee I can't carry heavy bags. I walked to shop with my trolley then put all my shopping in it and dragged it all home. That is plenty to get me all hot and sweaty so it must be good.0
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March 26 Exercise: 45 minutes - Jodi Stolove’s "Chair Dancing Through The Decades" exercise video.0
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Over 8000 steps today just doing erronds and cleaning house. I usually try for 10,000 but I'm just not going to make that today. Running out of time.0
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121 minutes walking0
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45 minutes of cardio, including bike and elliptical.0
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Spent all day cooking/ baking and managed to stay under calorie. I have a family bbq tomorrow and decided to be proactive with my calories so I'm bringing fruit and vegetables to make sure I snack well0
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Mad_Medusa wrote: »Spent all day cooking/ baking and managed to stay under calorie. I have a family bbq tomorrow and decided to be proactive with my calories so I'm bringing fruit and vegetables to make sure I snack well
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Been pouring with rain here so just got on with bit of housework.0
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March 27 Exercise: 45 minutes - Jodi Stolove’s "Chair Dancing Through The Decades" exercise video.0
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