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Looking to see how things balanced out in July Week # 1 – June 30th -- Goal: 360 minutes, actual: 535 minutes Mon: 78 min walk Tue: 25 min walk, 30 min strength training Wed: 74 min walk, 65 min yoga Thur: 84 min walk Fri: 61 min walk Sat: 41 min walk Sun: 77 min walk Week # 2 – July 7th -- Goal 360 minutes, actual: 408…

I was looking for a link to "you are your own gym" as it's meant to be good. :-)

Ahh. Hmm... Maybe look into calisthenics, bodyweight exercises? Or could you afford a basic weight set for working out at home? Have you approached your gym staff to ask if they might move some equipment to your part of the gym?

I'm confused. Does your gym actually have separate male and female sections?

I recently got resized in m&s. They had a cute pink /orange underwired sports bra. It is great, very supportive and comfortable. I'm a 36E and it works very well for me. just checked and it's on sale, I might just get another. :-)…

Well done for making a lifestyle change this (last) time. I can't stress enough how much having a support network helps. Keep an eye on the boards and friend request people who inspire you with their progress or attitude. It's good to have a mix of people with similar stats and weightloss targets. in the end if you get a…

I remember hearing the saying years ago that you don't get wrinkles on a balloon. ???? To use the same analogy, at some point if you keep blowing a balloon up it eventually goes pop. Yes, it is disappointing when our bodies don't bounce back as we hoped, but our medical risk of heart attack, stroke, diabetes etc is…

I find it lessens when I walk with my arms slightly bent. :-)

I've been doing nrol recently, although I got offtrack the last few weeks, I am back into the routine tonight. I'd be happy to support and encourage you if you are serious about lifting. :-) read my profile and feel free to add B-)

I'm 42, and have lost around 37lb so far (since October) with around 12lb to go. feel free to check out my profile and add if you like. :-) I also use a fitbit flex. ;-)

Glad to hear so many positive responses as I am scheduled to have my gallbladder out later this year. it feels good to be getting closer to a healthy weight, so surgery will be less risky. . I do fret a little at the thought of backsliding with my fitness and strength, but it's a small price to pay for the knowledge that…

I'm 5'4" SW:196, CW:158. I was originally aiming for 11 stone (154) but now that I am close, I realise that I have to reevaluate and my next goal is going to be 10 stone 6lb (146) and see how I feel. The lowest I think I will feel healthy at would be 10 stone (140).

This is just a record of last month when I overdid it with too much of one activity (walking) and pushed too hard to get good times, without listening to my body. I hope that posting the ones for July will show a more healthy approach. Week # 1 – June 2nd -- Goal 360 minutes - 520 Mon: 76 min walk Tues: 22 min walk, 60 min…

I think I have been overdoing things recently, so I am going to use this challenge to record my weekly activities and hopefully get a more balanced exercise routine going this month. Week # 1 – June 30th -- Goal 360 minutes: Mon: Tue: Wed: Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Hi guys, hope you are having a good weekend. And belated b'day wishes bepee :-) I Was able to get my Saturday lifting in so I'm on track for 3 strength training sessions this week. I aim to focus on eating better this week, with some post workout protein shakes planned. I finally bought my squat rack and exercise bench…

:-) this made me smile :-) Twinge pain in my lower back, not from lifting but from stupidly attempting boat in yoga when I know my core strength isn't there yet. Intend to lift tomorrow, then Saturday starts my new 3 lifts a week routine. You ladies set a great standard to aspire to. ;-)

Good advice guys, I will do my best to step it up to 3 times a week. one way or another. I did a short yoga routine after my nrol routine tonight. It seems like a nice way to unwind and stretch have out my back. Then a few minutes in child's pose and I was totally chilled out. And I had my first protein shake. I added a…

Hey guys :flowerforyou: I think I need to find a way to stay on track with my lifting. I am new to it and so far I am really struggling to get a proper routine going. Just to give you an overview of where I started and where I am now... Oct 2013 I was 196lb and did very little exercise (except the odd walk or hike) and…

What an inspirational thread. Lifting is definitely the way to go. :o)

Really pleased with my results last month, so I am back in for May. I was aiming to throw some strength training in and up my cardio this month. Half way through and I am not quite where I had hoped :sad: but logging this has refocused me for the remainder of the month :smile: . Week # 1 – May 5th -- Goal: 240 mins,…

I am at a very low weights range but will definitely look at getting some appropriate footwear soon. Thanks for the tips o)

This is a fear of mine too. I have had a gradual weight loss so far and my fat and skin seems to be coming in nicely everywhere but my tummy. But I moisturise and tell myself to be patient. Hopefully the gods will smile down on us. :o) But yep, slow loss, moisturise and muscle building seems to be the recommended route to…

I am using my weight aged 18-19 (10 & 1/2 to 11 stone) as my goal as I remember being healthy and feeling relatively content with my size back then. But this is in conjunction with my GP's advice. She recommended that I see how I feel at 11 stone and not go lower than 10 stone. But I have found that my goals are all…

Thanks for the pointer. Adidas seem to have a decent range of lifting shoes. I will definitely check them out. :o)

Done :o)

Great post. Some interesting tips, especially the crossing your ankles bit, I never thought of that before. Must try it on my next night out. :o)

Hi Guys :smile: I just started NROL and am on wk2. So far I love it's simplicity and I am psyched to think where I will be in 6 months time. :o) I am having some difficulty upping my cals/eating enough protein. I need to work on eating more in the first half of the day. But it's a work in progress and I will get there. I…

Really pleased with my results last month, so I am back in for May. I am aiming to throw some strength training in and up my cardio. Week # 1 – May 5th -- Goal 240 minutes: Mon: nothing Tue: 20 min brisk walk Wed: 60 min yoga class Thur: Fri: Sat: Sun:

Just to finish off - my totals for April Week # 1 – March 31st -- Goal 180 minutes: TOTAL: 212 mins target exceeded bigsmile Mon: 20 min walk Tue: 30 min gym session Wed: 70 min intense yoga class Thur: zip Fri: nada Sat: 92 min walk Sun: zilch Week #2 - 7 April - Goal 180 minutes: TOTAL: 384 mins target exceeded happy…

This all made me smile. I am a big SPN fan, I love Dr Who too, but not as much as I love my "boys". :o)