Bloody exercise

it is sad and he does need to lose the weight or he's going to have a lot of health problems before too long; he seems like a nice sensitve chap but he does have to work at it and he doesn't seem to be doing that right now; hope he picks up and stays in the competition!

your gym's open late; wow 11pm closing? i thought ours was open late and that shuts at 9pm!
i've done my bit today in the gym
30 mins run
50 mins cross trainer
30 mins recumbent bike
50 ab crunches

phew!
will probably just have a swim tomorrow! or i could have a rest day and go sunday and do gym and pool lol; i'm trying to vary it a bit so i don't get bored, sometimes i just run for an hour [10km] or i do a bit of running and cross training like today; and other days, like yesterday, i just swim 50-60 lengths; i do have rest days though, gym instructor says they're vital especially when doing high intensity workouts like the one i did today

absolutely Kate that is a fantastic workout - you will really need a rest day after that - phew.

I am pleased that i managed to break out into a jog for 5 mins of the 15 on the treadmill - and then managed a personal best of 6.5 km in 15 mins on the cycle machine. - after I did that I just went for a nice leisurely swim. I am pleased my fitness levels are improving.

I am just watching todays biggest loser at the moment - the yellow team are working so hard and then eating it all back on seems madness - how are they ever going to turn it around - looks like if Miriam is up against them they will be vote out I would imagine.

90 minutes in pool today, managed 80 lengths, am going to relax now hehe!
saturday morning is one of the best times to go as it is purely lane swimming till 12 noon
and i've lost a bit of weight, whoohoo! down to 9st 13, which makes for a 2lb weight loss this week!

That's excellent Kate -well done on your weight loss too.

I sometimes get sore knees and they were playing up today so I didn't have a great workout today and I think i will just do my weights & gym ball routine from home tomorrow and just leave it at that - I feel like I have overdone it a bit do gonna take it easy for a couple of days exercise wise.

thanks irnbru
i'm going to have a swim and run today [sunday] and have a day off tomorrow [i'm working anyway so i can just come home and flop! haha!]

Irnbru32 wrote:

absolutely Kate that is a fantastic workout - you will really need a rest day after that - phew.

I am pleased that i managed to break out into a jog for 5 mins of the 15 on the treadmill - and then managed a personal best of 6.5 km in 15 mins on the cycle machine. - after I did that I just went for a nice leisurely swim. I am pleased my fitness levels are improving.

I am just watching todays biggest loser at the moment - the yellow team are working so hard and then eating it all back on seems madness - how are they ever going to turn it around - looks like if Miriam is up against them they will be vote out I would imagine.

miriam's done really well hasn't she? i'm going to miss the elimination monday as i'm working but my mum's been watching it with me so she can watch it monday and fill me in on the gaps!
i know, portion distortion is a biggie to conquer and one of my worst faults in the past; although most of my plate is filled up with vegetables these days, it still looks massive! jennifer is still going to have to watch her portion sizes though especially if she's piling on carbs and protein, she's just not going to lose any weight

Still no exercise. Still poorly. Really missing it. Its been a fortnight now! I must have the healthy eating thing down now though as I still lost 2lb this week!

y ou'll be back on track soon, you shouldn't exercise if you're ill anyway, you could do yourself more harm than good, best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Irnbru32 wrote:

That's excellent Kate -well done on your weight loss too.

I sometimes get sore knees and they were playing up today so I didn't have a great workout today and I think i will just do my weights & gym ball routine from home tomorrow and just leave it at that - I feel like I have overdone it a bit do gonna take it easy for a couple of days exercise wise.

it is easy to overtrain, and you have to be careful that you don't over do it; i've done that before

phew, did 11.3 km on treadmill, mostly on 'random' cycle which took me about 70 mins and then i had just over an hour in the pool and did 70 lengths!! i'm aching a bit now, so i'm going to watch a bit of telly!! i did enjoy it though and the pool wasn't too busy for a change!

see you lot soon, will be online again i expect during the week! have a good week all!

Kate and Irnbru your exercise schedules are amazing!!!

I did a little workout today
Feeling a little worse for wear now though had to cancel on a MAN!

Wonderwoman

Well done on the exercise but cancelling on a man!!!! By the way if I haven't said before - congratulations on the first target

aww Wonderwoman, great you managed the exercise, but not so great having to cancel

Kate - that is a really fab session - you must have been so proud by the time you finished that - very satisfying.

That is my last exam out the way so I feel i can concentrate on the gym and healthy eating a bit more now so can't wait to get stuck in - but going to allow myself a rest day as I am mentally wiped at the moment, my brain is fried lol.

You deserve a rest day - there is no way I could revise for an exam, diet and do as much exercise as you.

Sit back, relax and watch some "chewing gum for the brain" TV.

Thanks Stella and Irnbru! I'm feeling pants today so had to cancel the raincheck with the man and no exercise. Am going to bed in a mo! I'd better be well for my birthday!

Irnbru32 wrote:

aww Wonderwoman, great you managed the exercise, but not so great having to cancel

Kate - that is a really fab session - you must have been so proud by the time you finished that - very satisfying.

That is my last exam out the way so I feel i can concentrate on the gym and healthy eating a bit more now so can't wait to get stuck in - but going to allow myself a rest day as I am mentally wiped at the moment, my brain is fried lol.

good luck for the results, hope you get what you want, sounds like you've worked really hard!
i didn't do anything yesterday or monday as i was working and was completely pooped when i got home; i've been today though and had a good run and swim session

Aw Wonderwoman - hope you get well soon x

Kate - well done for today - I am going to start doing more exxercise promise!

Thanks Kate - I have not been to the gym yet - I have been catching up with housework - and had to be out most of today so am just back - I think I will just make a fresh start tomorrow - you are doing great

thanks:)
had a good workout and then a swim today, really enjoyed it, my front crawl is coming along slowly but surely, once i can get my arms higher it will be a piece of cake im sure! practice practice! that's all i can do
im just swimming tomorrow as we're food shopping in the morning, going to see if morrisons have any more english strawberries, i bought two packs for £3 last week, and they're lovely on top of my shredded wheat! [100% wholegrain!!]

stella100 wrote:

Aw Wonderwoman - hope you get well soon x

Kate - well done for today - I am going to start doing more exxercise promise!

once you get yourself going stella and get into something you like, it will become part of your routine; i really miss it on the days i dont go!
just do it for you and make sure it's something you enjoy or you wont keep it up

I've decided that I am going to start tonight - I'm going to start slow and build up otherwise I'll give up. I'm going to start walking - even if tonight I just get round the block that will be a start. Wish me luck!!!

(I am keeping up with the Callanetics as well)

so much for good intentions - I have still not got to the gym yet - I have been out half the day nd have done a ton of housework, shopping, transporting people - but still not got to the gym I feel a bit disappointed in myself.

well housework can be a bit of a workout, so you have done something! getting to the gym isn't always going to be possible, you can exercise in many other ways, housework is one of them! gardening! walking the dog or just walking in general, running up and down stairs, using an exercise dvd, other bits of equipment you can use at home or a run in the park....you'll find something to suit you, dont' get downhearted irnbru, you'll get there
don't be too hard on yourself!

i went for a swim today and had just over an hour in the pool which was nice, but very busy, the medium lane felt more like the fast lane, lol!