SuperJo1972 Member

Starting weight:195.4 Goal weight: 146 Current weight: 195.4 Total weight lost: 0 This week's successes: starting off well on day 1 This week's challenges: tiredness and pains

Thanks for your reply. It is great to hear a success story. It's easier to find horror stories rather than success stories. I got the okay for a microdiscectomy. Thankfully he didn't insist on injections first, although it may take a while for the op as I'm on NHS waiting list now. But having light at the end of the tunnel…

I wear gel nimbus, great cushioning but still nice support. Like walking or jogging on clouds.

Tv and tiredness. But I got up last night and watched TV with bouts on my mini trampoline.

Wow, you guys rock!!!

People who don't exercise don't get it. We each have an underlying body type. We can make the most of it, and alter it to an extent with diet and exercise, but we can't alter our underlying bone structure or predisposed shape. // My mum recently shocked me by saying that she didn't understand how Serena Williams had so…

I'm kinda restarting, following knee issues and I am happy to announce that I have been active with stage one for a few weeks now. Major NSV when I managed to do 3 sets of deadlifts with 60kg. An increase from 30kg to 60kg in the space of 3 weeks. My squats etc. are much lighter as I'm being kind to my knees in the early…

I would recommend that you go to see a physio to try and get a better idea f what is actually causing your knee pain and to see if there is anything you can do to help improve the way your body works to safeguard your knees. It may be a bit of trial and error but it is better to work on a solution now than risk an…

That is my ultimate goal, to be active enough with a good balance of strength training and cardio to be able to eat a decent amount of food. I'm on a calorie deficit and aiming for under 1600 at the mo, but I am looking forward to the days when I am aiming for 2000-2200 to maintain (hopefully by the end of the summer if…

I find bent arms help.

Week 1 It's been a few months since I've really monitored my exercise, so hopefully this will help increase my activity. Week # 1 – February 2nd - Goal 240 minutes - Reality- 237 minutes, All dedicated walks. I'm looking for more variety next week.

Good luck everyone :smile:

Thanks for the post, you are a great example of how it should be done, slowly, steadily and with a focus on health and fitness. Awesome

Thanks for the advice. I might start from the beginning, maybe slightly shortened, to get back on board.

I'm in :wink: ) It's been a few months since I've really monitored my exercise, so hopefully this will help increase my activity. Week # 1 – February 2nd - Goal 240 minutes Mon: Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Good luck everyone :smile:

Well done - What a great inspiration to us all. It helps to know that a healthy maintenance is doable. :o)

^^^ this. :-) find a trainer who will work with your goals.

I'm just learning, so I got some PT sessions to have my form checked periodically. But a natural curve seems key. I have started to think "gorilla" as it makes me stick my bum out enough to get that natural curve. The post above about remembering that it is a push with the legs/butt, rather than a pull with th arms was…

Bookmarking the thread for completion of week one on monday. :-) I love these weekly reviews, I alway exercise a lot more than I think i do. ;-)

OP, you are paying money for a service. It should be tailored to your needs. I agree with the other guys here, look for a new PT. Don't be discouraged, you will find one with the right approach who builds your strength and fitness up safely. And good for you for taking a proactive approach to your health.

I just had my first PT sessions this week. The first one was a lot of communication about what my goals are, so I explained that I am working through NROL4W and want guidance on form and a little push to really challenge myself. he watched and corrected my form on the squat, deadlifts, lunges and bent over rows, and then…

I would always carry a walking pole when hiking. :-) have fun!

Week # 3 – August 18th -- Goal 360+ minutes Mon: Rest Day Tue: 126 min walk Wed: 34 min walk + 60 Min Yoga = 94 min Thur: 72 min walk Fri: 32 min jog/walk + 45 min stretch and flex= 77 min Sat: 41 min walk Sun: 23 min walk Total: 433 mins (Walking: 328, Cardio/Class: 0, Strength/flexibility: 105, Swimming: 0) I'm happy…

Last week's stats: Week # 2 – August 11th -- Goal 360+ minutes Mon: 22 min walk Tue: 66 min walk + 30 min strength training = 96 min Wed: 25 min walk Thur: 78 min walk + 40 min strength training = 118 min Fri: 82 min walk + 45 min stretch and flex= 127 Sat: 50 min Zumba + 30 min gym cardio + 30 min strength training = 110…

I had a bad weekend there and I know by the end of Monday I felt awful because I'd eaten badly. It made me realise how much better I feel when I eat better. As you've been eating healthier, it's probably your body's reaction to the shock of so much highly processed and additive laden food - you really don't know what's in…

[/Quote] I encourage you to motivate yourself by anticipating where you are going.. and not by beating yourself up for where you have been. [/quote] (*) this (*)

Good luck with your fitness my friend :-)

Well done so far :-) your goal of a gradual increase is great. You sound determined and I believe you'll make it. :-) I love my walks too, they are my main exercise, nothing better for clearing the head. As for the musclet pain. in the first few weeks just don't overdo it and risk an injury, or getting disheartened. Build…

Looking for a healthy balance this month. Week # 1 – August 4th -- Goal 360+ minutes Mon: 62 min walk + 45 min zumba = 107 min Tue: 22 min walk Wed: 27 min walk Thur: 32 min walk Fri: 50 min Zumba + 36 min walk + 30 min stretch and flex + 30 min strength training = 146 Sat: 173 min walk Sun: 40 min swim Total: 547mins…

Looking for a healthy balance this month. Week # 1 – August 4th -- Goal 360+ minutes: Mon: Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun: Total / min left: 0 / 360