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Thanks guys - it has certainly made me think about things differently. I am learning to pay more attention to my body and not just "push through". Mind you, when I look back at what I was doing at the time of injury, it really isn't surprising that something had to give....just a shame it was literal! Back in the gym this…

Hi! I've been MIA too! A fractured hip sustained from overtraining in May last year has taken FOREVER to heal....I'm still not quite there yet, but I am allowed back in the gym.....frustratingly my general fitness has taken quite a bashing....I was on crutches until October, then a walking stick for a while...even now,…

Yay beeps! Sounds fab! I did my home based circuit before work today. I also went for a walk in my lunch break. It was slow and I didn't get far, but nice to be out in the sunshine for a bit. Happy weekend!!

It is a process indeed.....stick with it!!

Hellooooooo! I went to the gym yesterday after work with hubby. Am still restricted to upper body work only but spent a good amount of time on various cables and free weights. Certainly felt that I had worked and expect to feel achy later today. It's a good feeling! Have blood tests at 8am tomorrow so that means I can do…

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Embrace the DOMS, beeps!! Good luck with the cut....I've been focusing on eating less while I have been on crutches as my calorie burn is down hugely. Some days good, some days I could get an Olympic gold in sugar-scoffing!! I can't wait to be more active again just so I can eat!!

So, went for my swim...30 mins is all I can manage before I get tired, and when I'm tired, I get clumsy on my crutches, so I need to be careful. Couldn't get to the gym this weekend so put together a 30 mins circuit at home....I've it got a few dumbbells and kettlebells at home and am restricted to upper body but did 3…

Hello!! Steph, I'm following you on IG. I'm winningatbeingme for anyone who wants to do likewise! My big news is that I've been to the gym!! We had a spa break earlier in the week and they had a diddy gym....just cardio and cables, no free weights. But I did some upper body cable work and managed 10 mins on the bike pain…

I'm still here....still on crutches. 12 weeks down and who knows how many to go. Hip fracture is healing slowly but is in an unusual place, apparently, so I am still being really careful. I'm restricted to swimming at the moment....not what I want to do but needs must. I can't drive yet so have to rely on lift. Not ideal…

I'm still reading too! But also still not working out :( But, weight is remaining steady and the food changes are getting there, so that will have to do for now. I'm looking forward to getting back to it, though!!

Happy Friday indeed!!

Superb progress!!

Baby steps, Jo. Not crying before breakfast is a real breakthrough in my experience. No rules...just do what you need to do and it does get better. Yay for DL though.....most envious! I've got to grips with the change in diet, I think. The weight is dropping off me though....3 kgs in 2 weeks. I'm sure some of that is…

I've been back over the last few months' of posts....I hope those who have had difficult times are coming through them ok x

**creeps in** Hello. I've been a stranger recently, but I've still been logging and stuff. I've not been near the forums though so don't know how everyone is doing. Hopefully you're all well....I shall endeavour to catch up. I was doing so well....got a really good routine in terms of lifting, ran a fabulous half marathon…

Loads of marches took place in the UK too - definitely a global stand on this one! Went to the gym and did combat last night for a change. Intended to get up and go lift this morning, but it just wasn't going to happen as I had a rotten night's sleep, so am planning on giving it a try after work tonight instead. I just…

Fab news on the increased running, Aigre - and a decent time too! Hope your week away isn't sabotaging your routine too much. Stephie, hope things are going according to plan for you! I had to switch things around these last few days due to hubby's work schedule, so instead of running on Saturday, and going to the gym…

Sorry about your back, Jo....hope it gets sorted soon. In the meantime, patience! (easier said than done, I know!). My arms were horrid before - when I started, I cried when I couldn't curl a 2kg dumbbell. Honestly, it was the pits. So I know I am making progress, really, and I know that the definition is coming. I also…

Hi ladies! I've been doing a bit of a mixed bag of stuff this last week or so, but definitely working my poor tired muscles! I did a zumba class, grit plyo and a cx (core) class on Saturday in place of my run. Then did 1.5 hours of lower body torture on Sunday, upper body strength on Tuesday and did combat before work this…

Well done on the deadlifts, and the chin up progress! Enjoy those baby snuggles later! Rest day for me today. I've fallen into the habit of Saturday being my cardio day (ie my long run day) but the weather has turned icy here, and I am nervous about my knee, so I've scheduled a couple of classes in at the gym instead. My…

My planned trip to the gym this morning was curtailed by the fact that hubby's got car troubles, so needed to use my car today.....so I did a quick HIIT session at home instead. Not ideal, but better than nowt! Hoping the car will be fixed by the weekend so I can get back to my usual routine! I didn't feel any real…

Those ultra runners sound NUTS - I love snow, but only if I can ski on it! So, I did the GRIT class before work - only half an hour so ideal really. Didn't really know what to expect, but quite enjoyed it - definitely a cardio workout rather than a strength workout, although I can obvs put more weight on the bar. I had to…

-17!!!!! Be careful out there, Aigre, in the snow. Stephie - hurrah for cancelled meetings, when it means you get another gym session in!! I met with a potential (probable) new trainer today - recommended to me, but doesn't work out of the gym I go to. We got on well - first thing she said was "great arms" haha!! Funny, I…

Super excited this morning at the gym when I was doing my dumbbell shoulder presses......I could see a vein popping!! Once upon a time I would have thought that ugly on a woman....today as I squeezed those last reps out I thought it was beautiful!! In other exercise news, I ran 7.5 miles on Saturday without any adverse…

Happy belated new year everyone! I'm still going strong with my new 4 day split programme - Stephie, it sounds quite similar to you. I am on the third week of the first cycle and the additional 1 rep I am adding to each exercise each week may not *sound* a lot, but it is often a struggle to complete. Today was the first…

Back in the gym today....Lower body and hypertrophy. Round 1 day 4 SQ 3x8 @ 60kg 1x15 @ 50kg Leg press 3 x 8 @ 85kg 1 x 15 @75kg Leg curl 3x8 @15kg Back extension 3x8@ 10kg plate Standing calf raise 3x18 @ 20kg KB Kneeling cable crunch 1x15 @ 12.5kg 2 x 15@ 15 kg Lying leg raises 3x15 side planks 3 x 30 secs each side

Congrats to all those welcoming babies to their families! I've been out of the gym since Saturday - came down with a chest infection, so have felt rather lousy - seemed to sleep for most of yesterday which was much needed, although I have ventured back to the office today. I've got some antibiotics so hopefully they will…

Oh I feel your frustration with the treadmill - I really don't like it, but I do confess to having one in my garage that I used for winter marathon training when it was too icy outside to be safe. However, it now houses boxes of wine and acts as a useful rack for storing skis..... 4 gym and 2 runs works for now - I will…

Fingers crossed for the house stephie!!!! The workout takes 45 mins to an hour....perfect really. Only a couple of supersets. I can probably get it done quicker once I'm used to getting the next bit of kit set up each time. I still have to stop and think about what I need to do next!