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HelenG · 28th January, 2007

As I have managed to kill/hijack the 'Over 100 to lose' thread, I thought I would continue my ramblings without disturbing others

Nice things happen when you least expect them

I've just got home from my errands today and when I went to the laundry to put my exercise kit through the wash I discovered that my OH had already done it so all I have to do is pack my bag & go. He also told me he still loved me 'even after 18 years!' as we were walking through town. Can't you tell he doesn't say that often.

'Cause of 'Mum's Taxi' schedule this afternoon/evening he has to cook the sunday dinner. I so wish I could be home to see it. Although if truth were told I'd best keep out of the way as I can't stand him taking my place at the cooker - territorial or what

I'm sure he'll do us proud

Bet my kids get to improve their diplomacy skills at the table tonight

Has anyone else done a 'Spinnin' class? I have booked myself on a beginner's class tomorrow night but everyone I have told seems to think this could be a bad idea as I am too heavy still. I'm going to see if anyone at the gym today can advise me but I'm dead curious - trouble is if I don't give them enough notice of NOT going I'll get charged for the place 'cause spaces are so limited.

I'm still aiming for my 100lbs off by end of April but I have promised various nearest and dearest etc that I will not weigh myself for six weeks so my tracker is not going to be moving for a while.

My counsellor will still be keeping track but she is going to keep it to herself -she's such a star

(She sends me some wicked e-mails too - such a shame that laughing doesn't burn too many calories - I'd be over half way to target by now

)

Rambling over - ONwards and DOWNwards all

Happe · 28th January, 2007

Hi Helen, why would you kill a thread? always something thoughtful and intelligent to say.
I think the spinnin class sounds great, why not have a go eh, so you may be slower than some but we all have to start somewhere, in a few weeks youll be keeping up with the fittest. When i did go to a gym on a regular basis many moons ago i could barely manage 5minutes on some of the equipment but within a very short space of time i could easily do 20mins which was all was allowed on some pieces. You go for it.
Tis funny how our men of many years standing can still surprise us at times, mine just phoned from palma airport saying he was by the clarins counter and did i need/want anything. First time ever hes acknowledged I use skincare, and maybe would like a bargain from dutyfree. Mine says "I love you" all the time when hes drunk (which is a regular occurance) doesnt have the same meaning somehow. Its gestures that mean more now, still waiting to see more of them though.

HelenG · 28th January, 2007

Hi Happe

Thanks for your post.

Men - can't live with 'em, can't ???? There's no pleasing me sometimes

Did you put your order in for the Clarins? Nice of 'im to ring you - I sometimes wonder if mine does a great deal of thinking I'd never know 'cause he don't ever speak

Last year I spent the first six months working out on a regular basis with a personal trainer then finances & other circumstances put the kybosh on that.

Oh, surprise surprise, another excuse to eat myself back up to 20 stone

I really enjoy working out but hate doing it alone

I've been arguing with myself all day about going to the gym this evening - right now I'm going, even if it's only to cancel tomorrow's spinning class. I contacted my trainer and came to an arrangement with him which meant I saw him again for the re-start last Wednesday and to keep my end of the bargain I need to have been in the gym twice more before next Wednesday.

Mind you the best news is that he is willing to help my brother with exercises for his non-functioning lower limbs

Safe trip to the airport, nice to chat to you

AmandaJayne · 28th January, 2007

Helen, go for that spinning class, you won't regret it!

I used to do them years ago. What's great about spinning is that everyone works at their own rate. You can increase or decrease the resistance to suit your own level, and you can do this quickly. You can cycle as fast as is comfortable for your fitness. My class always incorporated arm exerises too during the class.

I invested in a removable gel seat and wore padded cycle shorts for added comfort.

Take a towel and a large bottle of water too.

I would love to hear how you get on!

KittyB · 28th January, 2007

Hiya,

I hope the content of my post won't cause offence but I just had to comment on the spinnin class and share my experience.

I went at 22st (only the once

)

I really enjoyed it listening to the tutor talking us through the route we were cycling, visualising the lake by the side of us, through some trees and up a hill.....Altering the resistence to imagine we really were climbing a huge hill......kept working hard, breaking out in a sweat and standing slightly to get to the top....pedalling becoming harder and harder as we reached the top and then the huge relief to drop the resistance right down and cycle down the otherside

Except that bluddy steel wheel don't half go like the clappers when you take the resistence down and pedal down the hill.

I couldn't stop my legs and I think I wasn't the only person in the room to complain of bruised erm....... well lets just say ladybits

by the time I'd managed to stop the ruddy thing! LOL

Seriously though, it was a lot of fun, but do take the advice about the padding

Kitty xxx

AmandaJayne · 28th January, 2007

Ha ha Kitty! Those were the days ... Some people LIKE it!

KittyB · 28th January, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by AmandaJayne

Ha ha Kitty! Those were the days ... Some people LIKE it!

I know, next time I'll be on a gel saddle with a couple of pairs of padded shorts on and not lift myself an inch off it while I go uphill...it's bringing tears to my eyes thinking about it now! LOL

HelenG · 28th January, 2007

Hi Girls

I'm feeling doubly smug right now as not only did I go to the gym -

I actually went in and worked out!!!

I also checked with the lady on the desk about the spinning class & she agrees with you folks that I should go for it - so I'magonna

I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow night

ONwards and DOWNwards

Happe · 28th January, 2007

Glad you are doing it Helen, youll feel so good about yourself afterwards. Do you have a personal trainer then? The ones at my local centre look about 18, really wouldnt feel comfortable with them but love the idea of someone urging me on, its too easy to ease off when working alone. Its great he can work with your brother too, will you work out together?

DQ · 28th January, 2007

Am I allowed to say I PMSL about you and your ladybits?!!!

And nice to see you have your own diary in the Century Club - now I can catch up with you properly!

**Isis** · 28th January, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Q

Am I allowed to say I PMSL about you and your ladybits?!!!

And nice to see you have your own diary in the Century Club - now I can catch up with you properly!

I'm glad you admitted to PMSL before I did!!! Sorry Kitty

Glad I can catch up with you properly now as well, just warn me when I might need to wear Tena Lady will you!!!

AmandaJayne · 28th January, 2007

Quote: Am I allowed to say I PMSL about you and your ladybits?!!!

Quote:Glad I can catch up with you properly now as well, just warn me when I might need to wear Tena Lady will you!!!

Oh. My. God. What is this site coming to, 'ladybits' 'tenalady' - it's all too much!

By the way, I have decided to go to a spinning class next week - I gotta find out what Kitty meant?

p.s. I will wear my Tenalady to protect my Ladybits!

KittyB · 28th January, 2007

LOL - that's it laugh at my bruised lady bits

Just imagine you've got your bits suspended an inch from a hard saddle

Then your legs start going like the clappers and you can't stop them causing your body to ride up and down

banging your ladybits against said saddle with vigor!!!

I'm scarred for life! I'm telling ya

Can't wait to hear how you all get on

Kitty xxx

DQ · 28th January, 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by KittyB

Just imagine you've got your bits suspended an inch from a hard saddle

Then your legs start going like the clappers and you can't stop them causing your body to ride up and down

banging your ladybits against said saddle with vigor!!!

I'm scarred for life! I'm telling ya

Still PMSL!!!!!

HelenG · 28th January, 2007

Methinks I'm gonna have to call in sick!

As I haven't seen my 'ladybits' in years maybe this is the only way I'm gonna find out if I've still got some

I KNOW this is gonna sound dumb but someone plese direct me to the thread that explains PMSL,LOL,etc

I need to be sure I've deciphered them right

Nice to know I can still make people laugh and I'm soooo glad I got OH to invest his redundancy in TENA shares

PS(ish) How do I change my thread title

28th January, 2007	#1 (permalink)
HelenG Member HelenG's Profile Albums HelenG's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: under the dust Posts: 3,619 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 76 Thanked 228 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 753 Diet: Weight Watchers Start Weight: 304lb Current Weight: 295lb Goal Weight: 189lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 9lb Weight to Lose: 106lb % Lost 2.96%	How'yall Doin? As I have managed to kill/hijack the 'Over 100 to lose' thread, I thought I would continue my ramblings without disturbing others Nice things happen when you least expect them I've just got home from my errands today and when I went to the laundry to put my exercise kit through the wash I discovered that my OH had already done it so all I have to do is pack my bag & go. He also told me he still loved me 'even after 18 years!' as we were walking through town. Can't you tell he doesn't say that often. 'Cause of 'Mum's Taxi' schedule this afternoon/evening he has to cook the sunday dinner. I so wish I could be home to see it. Although if truth were told I'd best keep out of the way as I can't stand him taking my place at the cooker - territorial or what I'm sure he'll do us proud Bet my kids get to improve their diplomacy skills at the table tonight Has anyone else done a 'Spinnin' class? I have booked myself on a beginner's class tomorrow night but everyone I have told seems to think this could be a bad idea as I am too heavy still. I'm going to see if anyone at the gym today can advise me but I'm dead curious - trouble is if I don't give them enough notice of NOT going I'll get charged for the place 'cause spaces are so limited. I'm still aiming for my 100lbs off by end of April but I have promised various nearest and dearest etc that I will not weigh myself for six weeks so my tracker is not going to be moving for a while. My counsellor will still be keeping track but she is going to keep it to herself -she's such a star (She sends me some wicked e-mails too - such a shame that laughing doesn't burn too many calories - I'd be over half way to target by now ) Rambling over - ONwards and DOWNwards all __________________ God bless Helen http://www.minimins.com/weight-watch...go-0-a-36.html May Challenge - achieved exercise target and only 1.5lb off weight loss target June Challenge - missed weightloss but achieved exercise July Challenge - lose at least 6lbs and to stay sane 05/07/2010 New month, new challenge STS at this week' WI Proud to be a member of And I can put back my first Last edited by DQ : 28th January, 2007 at 11:33 PM

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Happe escaping the fat Happe's Profile Albums Happe's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th August, 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 4,920 Thanks: 40 Thanked 80 Times in 71 Posts Rep Power: 696 Height: 5' 9" Start Date: 11th January Start Weight: 292lb Current Weight: 281lb Goal Weight: 232lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.1 Current BMI: 41.5 Goal BMI: 34.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 11lb Weight to Lose: 49lb % Lost 3.77%	Hi Helen, why would you kill a thread? always something thoughtful and intelligent to say. I think the spinnin class sounds great, why not have a go eh, so you may be slower than some but we all have to start somewhere, in a few weeks youll be keeping up with the fittest. When i did go to a gym on a regular basis many moons ago i could barely manage 5minutes on some of the equipment but within a very short space of time i could easily do 20mins which was all was allowed on some pieces. You go for it. Tis funny how our men of many years standing can still surprise us at times, mine just phoned from palma airport saying he was by the clarins counter and did i need/want anything. First time ever hes acknowledged I use skincare, and maybe would like a bargain from dutyfree. Mine says "I love you" all the time when hes drunk (which is a regular occurance) doesnt have the same meaning somehow. Its gestures that mean more now, still waiting to see more of them though. __________________ My 2

28th January, 2007	#3 (permalink)
HelenG Member HelenG's Profile Albums HelenG's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: under the dust Posts: 3,619 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 76 Thanked 228 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 753 Diet: Weight Watchers Start Weight: 304lb Current Weight: 295lb Goal Weight: 189lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 9lb Weight to Lose: 106lb % Lost 2.96%	Hi Happe Thanks for your post. Men - can't live with 'em, can't ???? There's no pleasing me sometimes Did you put your order in for the Clarins? Nice of 'im to ring you - I sometimes wonder if mine does a great deal of thinking I'd never know 'cause he don't ever speak Last year I spent the first six months working out on a regular basis with a personal trainer then finances & other circumstances put the kybosh on that. Oh, surprise surprise, another excuse to eat myself back up to 20 stone I really enjoy working out but hate doing it alone I've been arguing with myself all day about going to the gym this evening - right now I'm going, even if it's only to cancel tomorrow's spinning class. I contacted my trainer and came to an arrangement with him which meant I saw him again for the re-start last Wednesday and to keep my end of the bargain I need to have been in the gym twice more before next Wednesday. Mind you the best news is that he is willing to help my brother with exercises for his non-functioning lower limbs Safe trip to the airport, nice to chat to you __________________ God bless Helen http://www.minimins.com/weight-watch...go-0-a-36.html May Challenge - achieved exercise target and only 1.5lb off weight loss target June Challenge - missed weightloss but achieved exercise July Challenge - lose at least 6lbs and to stay sane 05/07/2010 New month, new challenge STS at this week' WI Proud to be a member of And I can put back my first

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AmandaJayne Really Really likes to post! AmandaJayne's Profile Albums AmandaJayne's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th November, 2006 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,985 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 140	Helen, go for that spinning class, you won't regret it! I used to do them years ago. What's great about spinning is that everyone works at their own rate. You can increase or decrease the resistance to suit your own level, and you can do this quickly. You can cycle as fast as is comfortable for your fitness. My class always incorporated arm exerises too during the class. I invested in a removable gel seat and wore padded cycle shorts for added comfort. Take a towel and a large bottle of water too. I would love to hear how you get on! __________________

28th January, 2007	#5 (permalink)
KittyB Forum Master KittyB's Profile Albums KittyB's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th September, 2006 Location: South East Wales Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 378 Diet: Weight Watchers	Hiya, I hope the content of my post won't cause offence but I just had to comment on the spinnin class and share my experience. I went at 22st (only the once ) I really enjoyed it listening to the tutor talking us through the route we were cycling, visualising the lake by the side of us, through some trees and up a hill.....Altering the resistence to imagine we really were climbing a huge hill......kept working hard, breaking out in a sweat and standing slightly to get to the top....pedalling becoming harder and harder as we reached the top and then the huge relief to drop the resistance right down and cycle down the otherside Except that bluddy steel wheel don't half go like the clappers when you take the resistence down and pedal down the hill. I couldn't stop my legs and I think I wasn't the only person in the room to complain of bruised erm....... well lets just say ladybits by the time I'd managed to stop the ruddy thing! LOL Seriously though, it was a lot of fun, but do take the advice about the padding Kitty xxx __________________

28th January, 2007	#6 (permalink)
AmandaJayne Really Really likes to post! AmandaJayne's Profile Albums AmandaJayne's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th November, 2006 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,985 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 140	Ha ha Kitty! Those were the days ... Some people LIKE it! __________________

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HelenG Member HelenG's Profile Albums HelenG's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: under the dust Posts: 3,619 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 76 Thanked 228 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 753 Diet: Weight Watchers Start Weight: 304lb Current Weight: 295lb Goal Weight: 189lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 9lb Weight to Lose: 106lb % Lost 2.96%	Hi Girls I'm feeling doubly smug right now as not only did I go to the gym - I actually went in and worked out!!! I also checked with the lady on the desk about the spinning class & she agrees with you folks that I should go for it - so I'magonna I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow night ONwards and DOWNwards __________________ God bless Helen http://www.minimins.com/weight-watch...go-0-a-36.html May Challenge - achieved exercise target and only 1.5lb off weight loss target June Challenge - missed weightloss but achieved exercise July Challenge - lose at least 6lbs and to stay sane 05/07/2010 New month, new challenge STS at this week' WI Proud to be a member of And I can put back my first

28th January, 2007	#9 (permalink)
Happe escaping the fat Happe's Profile Albums Happe's Photo Gallery Join Date: 26th August, 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 4,920 Thanks: 40 Thanked 80 Times in 71 Posts Rep Power: 696 Height: 5' 9" Start Date: 11th January Start Weight: 292lb Current Weight: 281lb Goal Weight: 232lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 43.1 Current BMI: 41.5 Goal BMI: 34.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 11lb Weight to Lose: 49lb % Lost 3.77%	Glad you are doing it Helen, youll feel so good about yourself afterwards. Do you have a personal trainer then? The ones at my local centre look about 18, really wouldnt feel comfortable with them but love the idea of someone urging me on, its too easy to ease off when working alone. Its great he can work with your brother too, will you work out together? __________________ My 2

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DQ Queen of the Damned DQ's Profile Albums DQ's Photo Gallery Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 24,153 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 26 Thanked 45 Times in 40 Posts Rep Power: 1000	Am I allowed to say I PMSL about you and your ladybits?!!! And nice to see you have your own diary in the Century Club - now I can catch up with you properly! __________________ "The Lord wouldn't give you the dream without the ability to make it come true."

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AmandaJayne Really Really likes to post! AmandaJayne's Profile Albums AmandaJayne's Photo Gallery Join Date: 19th November, 2006 Location: Falkirk Posts: 1,985 Thanks: 13 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts Rep Power: 140	Quote: Am I allowed to say I PMSL about you and your ladybits?!!! Quote:Glad I can catch up with you properly now as well, just warn me when I might need to wear Tena Lady will you!!! Oh. My. God. What is this site coming to, 'ladybits' 'tenalady' - it's all too much! By the way, I have decided to go to a spinning class next week - I gotta find out what Kitty meant? p.s. I will wear my Tenalady to protect my Ladybits! __________________

28th January, 2007	#13 (permalink)
KittyB Forum Master KittyB's Profile Albums KittyB's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th September, 2006 Location: South East Wales Posts: 2,974 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Rep Power: 378 Diet: Weight Watchers	LOL - that's it laugh at my bruised lady bits Just imagine you've got your bits suspended an inch from a hard saddle Then your legs start going like the clappers and you can't stop them causing your body to ride up and down banging your ladybits against said saddle with vigor!!! I'm scarred for life! I'm telling ya Can't wait to hear how you all get on Kitty xxx __________________

28th January, 2007	#15 (permalink)
HelenG Member HelenG's Profile Albums HelenG's Photo Gallery Join Date: 22nd July, 2006 Location: under the dust Posts: 3,619 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 76 Thanked 228 Times in 225 Posts Rep Power: 753 Diet: Weight Watchers Start Weight: 304lb Current Weight: 295lb Goal Weight: 189lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 9lb Weight to Lose: 106lb % Lost 2.96%	Methinks I'm gonna have to call in sick! As I haven't seen my 'ladybits' in years maybe this is the only way I'm gonna find out if I've still got some I KNOW this is gonna sound dumb but someone plese direct me to the thread that explains PMSL,LOL,etc I need to be sure I've deciphered them right Nice to know I can still make people laugh and I'm soooo glad I got OH to invest his redundancy in TENA shares PS(ish) How do I change my thread title __________________ God bless Helen http://www.minimins.com/weight-watch...go-0-a-36.html May Challenge - achieved exercise target and only 1.5lb off weight loss target June Challenge - missed weightloss but achieved exercise July Challenge - lose at least 6lbs and to stay sane 05/07/2010 New month, new challenge STS at this week' WI Proud to be a member of And I can put back my first

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