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I’d also love to start dancing classes — god knows when I’ll have the confidence for that. Ice skating is also something I want to get back into. So many things I feel I’ve been missing out on. Not for too much longer.
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This Week:
- Stay in deficit every weekday
- Don't pig out on the weekend away
This Month:
- Get back to my pre Christmas/December weight
- Get back to running twice a week
This year:
- Reach target weight
- Compete again at U63
- Get 2nd Dan
- Run 10k
- Run 5k in under 30 minutes
- Walk to Mordor2 -
TheRedQueen1981 wrote: »I’d also love to start dancing classes — god knows when I’ll have the confidence for that. Ice skating is also something I want to get back into. So many things I feel I’ve been missing out on. Not for too much longer.
@TheRedQueen1981 I used to love iceskating in my teens, used to go every weekend.This Week:
- Stay in deficit every weekday
- Don't pig out on the weekend away
This Month:
- Get back to my pre Christmas/December weight
- Get back to running twice a week
This year:
- Reach target weight
- Compete again at U63
- Get 2nd Dan
- Run 10k
- Run 5k in under 30 minutes
- Walk to Mordor
Great goals @Deviette what are you competing in?
I had an awful morning at work having to justify why for the first time in 3 years I was too busy to attend a meeting that I can hear from my desk, managed to get out of it and get a lot of stuff done in the end though. How is everyone else's Thursday panning out?0 -
This Week....
- Try stationary bike at gym - helping that Netflix is on individual screens now
- Stick to (have done so far) bit less swimming and getting my weights and running in
This Month....- Would like to hit 13 stone again (182lbs)
- Maybe restart Pilates - work on why I get so upset at not being able to 'do it right'
- Meet up more with mates I don't contact enough - let go about how they never contact me!
- stretch out more regularly
This year- Stick to weight training for more than 3 months to get some definition
- Fit back into my line dancing jeans
- Go on holiday - missed last years and am feeling the need!
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This Week....
- Try stationary bike at gym - helping that Netflix is on individual screens now
- Stick to (have done so far) bit less swimming and getting my weights and running in
This Month....- Would like to hit 13 stone again (182lbs)
- Maybe restart Pilates - work on why I get so upset at not being able to 'do it right'
- Meet up more with mates I don't contact enough - let go about how they never contact me!
- stretch out more regularly
This year- Stick to weight training for more than 3 months to get some definition
- Fit back into my line dancing jeans
- Go on holiday - missed last years and am feeling the need!
Feeling you on these two, I just had a mate go off on me for not replying properly to them this morning, despite the fact they completely ignored a message from me earlier in the week.
I was also getting so frustrated at Pole Therapy yesterday for not being able to do stuff, even though it was my first time - massive inner arguments in my head lol.0 -
This week:
*Try running outside, have been running on the treadmill. Running outside will be a first for me
*Switch up my menu, I've been in a rut with the same breakfast/lunches for too long, need more variety
This month:
*Work harder on getting at least 6 hours of sleep a night
*Finish my last class for graduation (I'm lacking on the focus at the moment)
This year:
*Graduate in May
*Get a better physique to wear a swimsuit more confidently when we go to the beach this summer2 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »
Feeling you on these two, I just had a mate go off on me for not replying properly to them this morning, despite the fact they completely ignored a message from me earlier in the week.
I was also getting so frustrated at Pole Therapy yesterday for not being able to do stuff, even though it was my first time - massive inner arguments in my head lol.
^ horrible isn't it - I have left Pilates in tears before because I wasn't feeling I had 'neutral pelvis' right - and the instructor was fabulous and checked me and said I was doing well - but still, my brain!
Out of interest - do you know why it is called Pole Therapy? I was thinking of trying it, but all classes round here are called Pole Exercise?
and mates! hah! it is crazy how when you don't reply in seconds/minutes like normal it is the end of their world, but they can leave you thinking they have died for months at a time! I have dropped a couple like that - remaining ones are worth a bit more effort, but they are teetering 1 -
this week I've been noticing my scale is stuck at the same weight I've been sticking to the diet and exercise and no budge except a spike from a high carb dinner. A day later scale is back down exactly to where its been stuck at not an ounce more or less. So I go to my roommates fancy scale and its half a pound lighter. I have also been noticing that my scale rocks back and forth like a chair with uneven legs so I think that has been effecting the reading. I wanted to keep experimenting but I was running late for work hopefully I can get to the bottom of this tonight.1
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This Week:
- Stay in deficit every weekday
- Don't pig out on the weekend away
This Month:
- Get back to my pre Christmas/December weight
- Get back to running twice a week
This year:
- Reach target weight
- Compete again at U63
- Get 2nd Dan
- Run 10k
- Run 5k in under 30 minutes
- Walk to Mordor
Great plan. I think I'll "borrow" your outline lol.0 -
Jan beginning Weight: 236.0
Today Weight: 233.6
Total Weight loss: 2.4
This Week:
- Park far away
- Take the stairs
- drink 4 liters of water a day
This Month:
- Get to (and stay) 230.0
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This year:
- Reach target weight 200
- Drop pants size (tight 38) to a comfortable 362 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »
Feeling you on these two, I just had a mate go off on me for not replying properly to them this morning, despite the fact they completely ignored a message from me earlier in the week.
I was also getting so frustrated at Pole Therapy yesterday for not being able to do stuff, even though it was my first time - massive inner arguments in my head lol.
^ horrible isn't it - I have left Pilates in tears before because I wasn't feeling I had 'neutral pelvis' right - and the instructor was fabulous and checked me and said I was doing well - but still, my brain!
Out of interest - do you know why it is called Pole Therapy? I was thinking of trying it, but all classes round here are called Pole Exercise?
and mates! hah! it is crazy how when you don't reply in seconds/minutes like normal it is the end of their world, but they can leave you thinking they have died for months at a time! I have dropped a couple like that - remaining ones are worth a bit more effort, but they are teetering
The girl running mine is a psychotherapist so it's a little different than the average Pole class. It's a 2 hour class and involves a lot of mediation and stuff. I just posted my blogpost on it on my feed if you want to take a look.1 -
this week I've been noticing my scale is stuck at the same weight I've been sticking to the diet and exercise and no budge except a spike from a high carb dinner. A day later scale is back down exactly to where its been stuck at not an ounce more or less. So I go to my roommates fancy scale and its half a pound lighter. I have also been noticing that my scale rocks back and forth like a chair with uneven legs so I think that has been effecting the reading. I wanted to keep experimenting but I was running late for work hopefully I can get to the bottom of this tonight.
@anmille8 I wouldn't worry too much, the scale doesn't always move as you expect it to, there are so many other factors that affect the scale that mean it's not reliable as the one and only method of tracking your progress - take some progress pictures and your measurements.
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@tinkerbellang83 yea you're right its just motivating to see the scale move when you are first starting/ restarting lol.1
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I had an awful moment of doubt this morning when I woke up thinking it was Thursday!
What are your plans for the weekend peeps?
I am going to go rowing in the morning and then maybe head out hiking somewhere. Lazy day on Sunday maybe incorporating a bit of strength training and some cinema if there is anything decent on.2 -
Yay friday!
erm....tomorrow should be run and weights - shall have to see how my legs feel after bike last night
Sunday hopefully 10km swim then off to Harvester before ice hockey match to eat alll the calories. I have prelogged a steak, king prawn skewer, jacket potato and salad bowl and cannot wait
Outside of eating and exercise, not a lot. Shopping, cooking and maybe some drawing if I can get my brain on track
Mary Poppins is brilliant if tis on near you!1 -
tinkerbellang83 wrote: »This Week:
- Stay in deficit every weekday
- Don't pig out on the weekend away
This Month:
- Get back to my pre Christmas/December weight
- Get back to running twice a week
This year:
- Reach target weight
- Compete again at U63
- Get 2nd Dan
- Run 10k
- Run 5k in under 30 minutes
- Walk to Mordor
Great goals @Deviette what are you competing in?
I had an awful morning at work having to justify why for the first time in 3 years I was too busy to attend a meeting that I can hear from my desk, managed to get out of it and get a lot of stuff done in the end though. How is everyone else's Thursday panning out?
@tinkerbellang83 Judo, hopefully.
Good friday everyone! Only a half day for me as my other half is taking me to a spa weekend (HYPE!). 15 minutes left...come on!!2 -
Hi all, where do I weigh in?0
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tinkerbellang83 wrote: »This Week:
- Stay in deficit every weekday
- Don't pig out on the weekend away
This Month:
- Get back to my pre Christmas/December weight
- Get back to running twice a week
This year:
- Reach target weight
- Compete again at U63
- Get 2nd Dan
- Run 10k
- Run 5k in under 30 minutes
- Walk to Mordor
Great goals @Deviette what are you competing in?
I had an awful morning at work having to justify why for the first time in 3 years I was too busy to attend a meeting that I can hear from my desk, managed to get out of it and get a lot of stuff done in the end though. How is everyone else's Thursday panning out?
@tinkerbellang83 Judo, hopefully.
Good friday everyone! Only a half day for me as my other half is taking me to a spa weekend (HYPE!). 15 minutes left...come on!!
Very nice!0 -
koljandertjie68 wrote: »Hi all, where do I weigh in?
@Koljandertjie69 If you go back to the group homepage the weekly threads are already set up midway down the page under Discussions, just pop it in the relevant week.0 -
Finally Friday!
This weekend will be homework (Espanol), walking/jogging the Relay for Life, taking our new puppy to get his vaccinations, grocery shopping and laundry. Hopefully will find time in there to get out with the lambs and do some exercise with them.
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I've lost 8lb in a couple of months but I'm not sure where it's gone from as my measurements are exactly the same. I'm hoping by the time I've lost 14lb that I will see some progress.
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prehistoricmoongoddess wrote: »I've lost 8lb in a couple of months but I'm not sure where it's gone from as my measurements are exactly the same. I'm hoping by the time I've lost 14lb that I will see some progress.
Have you taken any progress pictures? It's hard for us to see gradual changes in ourselves, my weight tends to come off my face and shoulders first, so I'd never pick that up on measurements but I can see it when I compare photos.1 -
Happy Tuesday folks...
@Deviette @beerfoamy @4bugsmama @RandJ6280 @anmille8 @TheRedQueen1981
How did you all get on with your goals for last week?
I failed miserably at sticking to my new calorie goal but luckily was very active so still was in something like a 4000 calorie deficit over the week. I am doing a little better today but binged ridiculously last night - no apparent reason, think it was just boredom.
I did try out the pole dancing though and have booked and paid for another 2 classes. I wrote up my blog on my thoughts if anyone wants to take a peek
My goals for this week are:- to try again with the calorie goal - I've pre-logged the next couple of days and I should be too busy for boredom eating.
- to review my weekly exercise plan to try and incorporate a do-able balance of Rowing, Pole-Dance, Weights, Running and Handstand training.
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Happy Tuesday!!
Boredom eating is the worst!! I am going gym again tonight to sit on the bike and watch netflix rather than sit on the sofa with a bag of crisps. (I can go home after biking and sit on sofa with a small bag of crisps and a huge stir fry and win!)
I am feeling pretty good about my schedule at the moment. Seems to be working with smaller exercising portions which don't make me hungry and keeping busier in the evenings. Preplanning meals for the work week has helped enormously too.
Mon: lil swim, 1.5-3 mile walk after work -protein shake - curry - stir fry
Tues: run, weights, bike after work -protein shake - curry - stir fry
Weds: medium swim, 1.5-3 mile walk after work -protein shake - curry - eggs, bread, cheese
Thurs: run, weights, maybe bike after work, depends if sitting bone recovers -protein shake - curry - pasta bake
Fri: medium swim, 1.5-3 mile walk after work -protein shake - travel to Sheffield, so beer and snacks will abound
Sat: hoping for 3 hour swim - so any food I like
Sun: christmas meal with mum as she was in Oz for xmas. Will probably do a run/bike/weights beforehand.
At some point in there is also food prep for next week, teach mate how to cook, clean house haha all the fun.
@tinkerbellang83 - that is a hefty schedule of stuff to fit in! weights and handstand training may go hand in hand? (
) sounds fun though! I never got round to my handstand training/attempts 0 -
@beerfoamy
Yeah it's a lot but need to start upping my routine ready for rowing races. Trying to incorporate more stuff for improving flexibility as I am pretty strong and far more flexible than I was but a long way off how flexible I would like to be.
So this week planning:
M: Rest Day/ Yoga
T: Upper Body Weights (3 x 5)/1 Hour Rowing/Yoga
W: Pole Class
T: 1 Hour Rowing/5 Mins Handstand Training - core prep exercises/Yoga
F: Lunchtime Run/Lower Body Workout (3 x 5)
S: Rest Day (Away for Weekend)/ Yoga
S: Rest Day /Yoga
Also doing wall push-ups and squats during bathroom breaks at work.
much the same next week as I am away to Gran Canaria the following weekend.
and then when I get back:
M: Lunchtime Run/Handstand Training/Yoga
T: 1 Hour Rowing/ Handstand Training/Upper Body Workout
W: Pole Class/Handstand Training
T: 1 Hour Rowing/Handstand Training
F: Lunchtime Run/Handstand Training/Lower Body Workout/Yoga
S: Rest Day
S: Handstand Training/ Race Training Row - Weather/Social Life Permitting
It's a good job my boyfriend rows/exercises too otherwise I'd never see him
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@tinkerbellang83 - HAHA yeah true - the walks in the evening are the catch up with gf lol
nicely planned
ooh Gran Canaria! very nice!
I wanna go on holiday!! lol1 -
@tinkerbellang83 - HAHA yeah true - the walks in the evening are the catch up with gf lol
nicely planned
ooh Gran Canaria! very nice!
I wanna go on holiday!! lol
@beerfoamy
I was just discussing with my colleague I've a lot of travel to look forward to this year already: Feb I am of to the Czech Republic, possibly off to Denmark in March, Benicassim festival in July and Romania in August. I suppose I should come back to good old blighty at some point to see the folks too.
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I’m doing okay but I am suffering from PMS and it’s making me very hungry. This happens to me every month without fail. It’s like I go a couple of weeks doing really well and then the early signs of PMS appear and it takes another couple of weeks of me trying to not give in to it lol...I find it very difficult to lose anything so always feel accomplished if I just maintain for these two weeks.
I forgot to add last week that one of my goals was to up my water intake as that’s a goal I’ve had since day 1 pretty much and I’ve failed miserably with it ever since but last week, I purchased a bottle that measures how much I’m drinking —it’s the most simple idea but it’s working for me. I’m so glad I got it. I already feel the benefit of all that extra water. It’s difficult getting used to drinking so much but also a wake up call as to how little I was drinking before.
All in all, despite my cravings, I’m still at a deficit and I’ve been going for 90 minute walks most days. I don’t always record my walks because I think my Apple Watch is much too generous with the calories burned calculation. Maybe not but I always think 800 calories is too much for a 90 minute walk.
I think my next goal is to do more strength training. I did some weights yesterday but not for long.1 -
Love Czech Republic and always wanted to go to Romania!tinkerbellang83 wrote: »Feb I am of to the Czech Republic, possibly off to Denmark in March, Benicassim festival in July and Romania in August. I suppose I should come back to good old blighty at some point to see the folks too. amazing hols!
@TheRedQueen1981 - PMS is horrible. 2 days before and I just want all the food everywhere for around a week. Well done on keeping walking and fighting cravings!
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TheRedQueen1981 wrote: »I’m doing okay but I am suffering from PMS and it’s making me very hungry. This happens to me every month without fail. It’s like I go a couple of weeks doing really well and then the early signs of PMS appear and it takes another couple of weeks of me trying to not give in to it lol...I find it very difficult to lose anything so always feel accomplished if I just maintain for these two weeks.
I forgot to add last week that one of my goals was to up my water intake as that’s a goal I’ve had since day 1 pretty much and I’ve failed miserably with it ever since but last week, I purchased a bottle that measures how much I’m drinking —it’s the most simple idea but it’s working for me. I’m so glad I got it. I already feel the benefit of all that extra water. It’s difficult getting used to drinking so much but also a wake up call as to how little I was drinking before.
All in all, despite my cravings, I’m still at a deficit and I’ve been going for 90 minute walks most days. I don’t always record my walks because I think my Apple Watch is much too generous with the calories burned calculation. Maybe not but I always think 800 calories is too much for a 90 minute walk.
I think my next goal is to do more strength training. I did some weights yesterday but not for long.
@TheRedQueen1981 it's not a failure even if you gain around your period, it's rarely fat.
I tend to have at least 2-3 days at Maintenance around my period so I can add a few extra carbs to placate the cravings. I also try to exercise a lot during it, as it helps with the cramps and keeps me away from the fridge.
I normally work on the basis of around 150-200 cals per 30 mins walked depending on if I am walking at decent pace. So 800 cals does seem like it could be a little overestimated. Depends on your stats really though, I am around 230lbs at the moment, but fairly cardio fit because of the rowing, walking and hiking I do.0
