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Auburn · 3 Weeks Ago

Hello

Starting tomorrow, I will be doing at least 20 minutes of something a day.

20 minutes might not seem like a lot to some people... but I don't want to set too big a target and fail. So 20 minutes a day. I have no excuse not to fit this in..

* Walking
* Stepping (stepper machine)
* Wii Zumba
* Wii Just Dance
* Swimming
* Gym Cycling

I can do this.
Bring it on!

Krystinbc · 3 Weeks Ago

Good luck. I may have to join you on this - I work in an office do spend alllllll day sitting around!! I've just bought a cross trainer from a friend so I really have no excuse at all

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Samprand · 3 Weeks Ago

This sounds great. How are you both doing? x

Cai · 3 Weeks Ago

I'm in! 10 more WIs till a hen do and I'd love to be 6lbs down by then (not a lot I know but loss has slowed down) so some exercise will do me good!!
How have u both been getting on? I'm going to start today! I'm thinking following a DVD or exercise bike.
Tomorrow I'm going to zumba for the first time in about 8 months!!

Auburn · 3 Weeks Ago

Woohoo, the more the merrier!

Saturday 28.01.12
This was easy, I decided to take myself into town for some retail therapy, and spent 4 hours walking about. 4 hours.. I've never spent that much time shopping!

Sunday 29.01.12
I spent 10 minutes attempting to help wash the cars, til the Boy told me I was doing no good freezing my butt off and whinging, so he sent me back in...

intending to stick some tunes on and do some flailing around my room later. It's not "controlled" enough to call it dancing haha

Ps enjoy Zumba, Cai! I'd love to go to a class, but I'm not quite "there yet"... if that makes sense, to do classes!

Cai · 3 Weeks Ago

Hmmmm...didn't make class :-( my friend felt ill and I'm easy to give up these things. Needed to complete some work stuff and wanted to cook tonight, not just warm something up!

However, I did do sit-ups this morning - only about 4 mins and every little helps :-) x

Danniop · 3 Weeks Ago

Im going to try and join you guys 20 minutes sounds easy especially since Ive got a cross trainer sat in my front room positioned in front of the tv the couch just always seems so more appealing. Going to start making that effort. 20 mins a day, come on.

Well done everybody so far, keep it up.

shrinkingannie · 3 Weeks Ago

Can I join you too. I have a x box kinnect and a treadmill so no excuse. Im going to zumba tonight for the first time ever - Im v nervous, hope I dont collapse!

Cai · 3 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by shrinkingannie

Can I join you too. I have a x box kinnect and a treadmill so no excuse. Im going to zumba tonight for the first time ever - Im v nervous, hope I dont collapse!

It's good fun! Hope u enjoy it! :-)

Cai · 3 Weeks Ago

I can't claim to have done 20 mins yet but I did do 20 sit-ups this morning followed by 5 mins on a weird twisty board I har got (it was only £9.99 and my super skinny friend claimed it helped her tone her waist and back before her wedding, it's simple enough to worth a go if u ask me!)
It's def a start, I've done something so far every day which is better than nothing!

twinkletoes5 · 3 Weeks Ago

Wow.. so nice to see someone with realistic targets! For me, even 20 mins every day seems like quite a lot! I'm doing Jenny Craig and they encourage you to get to 5 x 30mins a week - seems very daunting at the minute.. but I figured if I could get to 20mins, then I could add an extra 10 mins by doing other things (e.g. parking a bit further away from the office and walking in the morning!).

Best of luck all x

Auburn · 3 Weeks Ago

Nice to see some new faces! Cai, you're so right, every extra bit helps

I have managed my 20 mins walking (at least) every day now, quite pleased with that. I fancy a bit of variation though, so I got a weighted hula hoop, which I'll have to do outside in one of my fields, so I don't break anything haha, and a beginners guide to kettlebells... eep!

Happy days, keep it up people!x

shrinkingannie · 3 Weeks Ago

I went to Zumba last night, it was good fun but a very quiet class with only about 8 people and Im guessing it was a bit slower than some, because I have a new baby (9 weeks) and have done practically no excercise for a year being pregnant etc. and I found it pretty easy, I wasnt sweating or out of breath. I think Ill find a slightly more energetic one next week.
So for today Ill use my treadmill for 20 mins once the kids are in bed.

slimsarah · 3 Weeks Ago

Hello when I go to Zumba I don't get out of breath but I sweat, we all sweat like crazy. The beauty of Zumba is you can dance your way through gracefully or really go for it, constant hip movements, constantly keeping your feet moving even if it's just heels off the floor like walking on the spot keeping your toes on he floor and just heels moving. It's good to break yourself in easily if you've just had a baby. Congrats by the way

I wish I'd of attempted to get into shape after having my kids and not waited 6 years

xxx

shrinkingannie · 2 Weeks Ago

I didnt manage the treadmill yesterday, but I did do about 20 mins exercise between walking and xbox kinnect with my son. Today ill do squats and other toning exercises for 20 mins later.

You are doing really well sarah, what diet are you following?

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Krystinbc Member Krystinbc's Profile Albums Krystinbc's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th January, 2012 Location: Brighton Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Diet: Weight Watchers Height: 5' 6" Start Date: 3 January 2012 Start Weight: 215lb Current Weight: 205lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: 16 October 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 34.7 Current BMI: 33.1 Goal BMI: 21.9 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 10lb Weight to Lose: 69lb % Lost 4.65%	Good luck. I may have to join you on this - I work in an office do spend alllllll day sitting around!! I've just bought a cross trainer from a friend so I really have no excuse at all Sent from my iPhone using MiniMins Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________

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Auburn x x x Auburn's Profile Albums Auburn's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th May, 2009 Location: Aberdeen[ish] Posts: 6,278 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,506 Thanked 600 Times in 591 Posts Rep Power: 578 Diet: Not Eating Like a Pig Start Weight: 296lb Current Weight: 257.5lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 38.5lb % Lost 13.01%	Woohoo, the more the merrier! Saturday 28.01.12 This was easy, I decided to take myself into town for some retail therapy, and spent 4 hours walking about. 4 hours.. I've never spent that much time shopping! Sunday 29.01.12 I spent 10 minutes attempting to help wash the cars, til the Boy told me I was doing no good freezing my butt off and whinging, so he sent me back in... intending to stick some tunes on and do some flailing around my room later. It's not "controlled" enough to call it dancing haha Ps enjoy Zumba, Cai! I'd love to go to a class, but I'm not quite "there yet"... if that makes sense, to do classes! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! Samprand likes this. __________________ jEN x

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Cai has a thin girl inside! Cai's Profile Albums Cai's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th August, 2011 Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 60 Thanked 43 Times in 43 Posts Rep Power: 40 Diet: Slimming world Start Date: 3rd Feb 2011 Start Weight: 233lb Current Weight: 140lb Goal Weight: 133lb Goal Date: Easter or Summer 2012 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 93lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 39.91%	Hmmmm...didn't make class :-( my friend felt ill and I'm easy to give up these things. Needed to complete some work stuff and wanted to cook tonight, not just warm something up! However, I did do sit-ups this morning - only about 4 mins and every little helps :-) x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Life is for living not slimming!!! Check out my diary : http://www.minimins.com/slimming-wor...pie-diary.html

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Danniop Member Danniop's Profile Albums Danniop's Photo Gallery Join Date: 9th January, 2012 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 Diet: Healthy eating Start Date: 09.01.2012 Start Weight: 156lb Current Weight: 145lb Goal Weight: 128lb Goal Date: April time Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 11lb Weight to Lose: 17lb % Lost 7.05%	Im going to try and join you guys 20 minutes sounds easy especially since Ive got a cross trainer sat in my front room positioned in front of the tv the couch just always seems so more appealing. Going to start making that effort. 20 mins a day, come on. Well done everybody so far, keep it up. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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shrinkingannie Really Really likes to post! shrinkingannie's Profile Albums shrinkingannie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th June, 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 1,620 Thanks: 10 Thanked 84 Times in 84 Posts Rep Power: 94 Diet: WW Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 01/12/11 Start Weight: 197lb Current Weight: 192lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.8 Current BMI: 33 Goal BMI: 23.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 5lb Weight to Lose: 56lb % Lost 2.54%	Can I join you too. I have a x box kinnect and a treadmill so no excuse. Im going to zumba tonight for the first time ever - Im v nervous, hope I dont collapse! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Starting Healthy Living Jan 2012 Goals Lose 7lbs Lose 1stone Lose 1.5 stone Lose 2 stone Lose 2.5 stone Lose 3 stone Lose 3.5 stone Lose 4 stone FIGHT FOCUS HEAL

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Cai has a thin girl inside! Cai's Profile Albums Cai's Photo Gallery Join Date: 11th August, 2011 Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 60 Thanked 43 Times in 43 Posts Rep Power: 40 Diet: Slimming world Start Date: 3rd Feb 2011 Start Weight: 233lb Current Weight: 140lb Goal Weight: 133lb Goal Date: Easter or Summer 2012 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 93lb Weight to Lose: 7lb % Lost 39.91%	I can't claim to have done 20 mins yet but I did do 20 sit-ups this morning followed by 5 mins on a weird twisty board I har got (it was only £9.99 and my super skinny friend claimed it helped her tone her waist and back before her wedding, it's simple enough to worth a go if u ask me!) It's def a start, I've done something so far every day which is better than nothing! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Life is for living not slimming!!! Check out my diary : http://www.minimins.com/slimming-wor...pie-diary.html

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twinkletoes5 Regular Member twinkletoes5's Profile Albums twinkletoes5's Photo Gallery Join Date: 30th December, 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 1 Diet: Jenny Craig Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 3.1.12 Start Weight: 168lb Current Weight: 158lb Goal Weight: 132lb Goal Date: 1st April 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.8 Current BMI: 27.1 Goal BMI: 22.7 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 10lb Weight to Lose: 26lb % Lost 5.95%	Wow.. so nice to see someone with realistic targets! For me, even 20 mins every day seems like quite a lot! I'm doing Jenny Craig and they encourage you to get to 5 x 30mins a week - seems very daunting at the minute.. but I figured if I could get to 20mins, then I could add an extra 10 mins by doing other things (e.g. parking a bit further away from the office and walking in the morning!). Best of luck all x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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Auburn x x x Auburn's Profile Albums Auburn's Photo Gallery Join Date: 12th May, 2009 Location: Aberdeen[ish] Posts: 6,278 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,506 Thanked 600 Times in 591 Posts Rep Power: 578 Diet: Not Eating Like a Pig Start Weight: 296lb Current Weight: 257.5lb Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 38.5lb % Lost 13.01%	Nice to see some new faces! Cai, you're so right, every extra bit helps I have managed my 20 mins walking (at least) every day now, quite pleased with that. I fancy a bit of variation though, so I got a weighted hula hoop, which I'll have to do outside in one of my fields, so I don't break anything haha, and a beginners guide to kettlebells... eep! Happy days, keep it up people!x Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ jEN x

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shrinkingannie Really Really likes to post! shrinkingannie's Profile Albums shrinkingannie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th June, 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 1,620 Thanks: 10 Thanked 84 Times in 84 Posts Rep Power: 94 Diet: WW Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 01/12/11 Start Weight: 197lb Current Weight: 192lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.8 Current BMI: 33 Goal BMI: 23.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 5lb Weight to Lose: 56lb % Lost 2.54%	I went to Zumba last night, it was good fun but a very quiet class with only about 8 people and Im guessing it was a bit slower than some, because I have a new baby (9 weeks) and have done practically no excercise for a year being pregnant etc. and I found it pretty easy, I wasnt sweating or out of breath. I think Ill find a slightly more energetic one next week. So for today Ill use my treadmill for 20 mins once the kids are in bed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Starting Healthy Living Jan 2012 Goals Lose 7lbs Lose 1stone Lose 1.5 stone Lose 2 stone Lose 2.5 stone Lose 3 stone Lose 3.5 stone Lose 4 stone FIGHT FOCUS HEAL

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slimsarah Likes to post slimsarah's Profile Albums slimsarah's Photo Gallery Join Date: 3rd January, 2012 Posts: 222 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 5 Start Weight: 294lb Current Weight: 235lb Goal Weight: 180lb Goal Date: ASAP Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 59lb Weight to Lose: 55lb % Lost 20.07%	Hello when I go to Zumba I don't get out of breath but I sweat, we all sweat like crazy. The beauty of Zumba is you can dance your way through gracefully or really go for it, constant hip movements, constantly keeping your feet moving even if it's just heels off the floor like walking on the spot keeping your toes on he floor and just heels moving. It's good to break yourself in easily if you've just had a baby. Congrats by the way I wish I'd of attempted to get into shape after having my kids and not waited 6 years xxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ I got into the 16's range- Now my next step is the 15's!!!! My first goal to 200lbs from today 23/01/2012 My goal for this year- MY ULTIMATE GOAL

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shrinkingannie Really Really likes to post! shrinkingannie's Profile Albums shrinkingannie's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th June, 2008 Location: northern ireland Posts: 1,620 Thanks: 10 Thanked 84 Times in 84 Posts Rep Power: 94 Diet: WW Height: 5' 4" Start Date: 01/12/11 Start Weight: 197lb Current Weight: 192lb Goal Weight: 136lb Goal Date: 2012 BMI Information: Start BMI: 33.8 Current BMI: 33 Goal BMI: 23.3 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 5lb Weight to Lose: 56lb % Lost 2.54%	I didnt manage the treadmill yesterday, but I did do about 20 mins exercise between walking and xbox kinnect with my son. Today ill do squats and other toning exercises for 20 mins later. You are doing really well sarah, what diet are you following? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Starting Healthy Living Jan 2012 Goals Lose 7lbs Lose 1stone Lose 1.5 stone Lose 2 stone Lose 2.5 stone Lose 3 stone Lose 3.5 stone Lose 4 stone FIGHT FOCUS HEAL