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  1. ChristieK

    weigh in

    Excellent!
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    Exercise??

    Have Zumba for Wii, but I think I have 2 left feet! My gym is doing a bunch of intro to Zumba this week, so signed up for a class, will see how it goes.
  3. ChristieK

    ?

    Great!
  4. ChristieK

    ?

    How about an apple ot nectarine, or a handful of baby carrots? Sweet, crunchy, and zero PPs.
  5. ChristieK

    IPAD APP FOR WW?

    I use WW app on iPad, but I think you have to be eSource subscriber to have access to the tracker, calculator & search tools. Not certain, it should say on the app description inthe app store.
  6. ChristieK

    Weight Watchers Website

    Thanks! Finally got hold of Virgin media, they are doing work in this area & it's making connection flaky. Argh!
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    Weight Watchers Website

    Has anyone had trouble getting to the WW website today? I've had some intermittent internet problems today, and can't get through, wondering if it's just our connection. Thanks in advance.
  8. ChristieK

    Exercise??

    I just know I function better, & feel & look better, when I get some exercise!
  9. ChristieK

    Exercise??

    I go to gym several times a week to use cardio machines, go Nordic walking when it's not too windy, & go to pilayrs at least 2x week. I was going as well to a yoga class for stretching, bit the instructor isn't quite what I'm looking for so looking for other classes in the area to try. I think...
  10. ChristieK

    Shopping list

    I always buy any kind of squash when it's in season, like to bake or roast it. Zero points. Also baby carrots, great snack.
  11. ChristieK

    Hello all.

    Welcome! Don't worry, I got zero welcomes when I introduced myself here, so I come here & read & offer a post once in a while. Sorry you hurt yourself @ zumba, but with ProPoints & exercise, I'm sure you'll get that weight off! I reached goal a few weeks ago, followed the program precisely &...
  12. ChristieK

    Christmas

    Reached goal beginning of the month. We go to the Canaries for Xmas; I'll point & watch what I eat the whole time, & do as much wasking & jogging as I can to maintain. I personally don't see the holidays as a reason to abandon what I've achieved!
  13. ChristieK

    slimming world to ww

    I have several friends who do SW, for quite a while, & it seems they all really struggle to lose. They are all still close to the same size as beginning of the year & are fairly dismissive of WW, but I've gotten to goal on WW & found it easy to follow PP & flexible. When we go out to lunch, it...
  14. ChristieK

    why isnt it working????

    Hi Lauren. Sirry you're feeling down & frustrated. First of all, don't give up! WW does work! You may need to tweak & adjust what you're eating & your exercise. I got to goal last week, although I've been @ my goal weight for about a month, I just set the goal @ meeting last week with the...
  15. ChristieK

    Gym workout

    I would prob point weights as low intensity, since your heart rate wouldn't rise enough for anyhing higher. But weights are very good for strength, firming & toning! I don't bother pointing my weights work.
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    Re-introducing Myself!

    Hello, all. I've been a member here at MiniMins for a long time. Thought I'd post a bit about myself so when I post replies on any threads, you don't wonder who the heck is she! I'm American, living in UK, married to Brit. Was very fit and slim, but when I moved here in 2005, gained a lot of...
  17. ChristieK

    Reality dawns!!

    I think a lot of us decide to lose weight first because we want to fit into skinny jeans, or don't like how we look, but really, our motivation should be our health. I'm trying to keep my weight and fitness under control to keep as healthy as I can; it does pay off, as I get less colds, have...
  18. ChristieK

    Breakfast ideas

    Normal weekday breakfast: 2 weetabix skimmed milk on it half pot 0% total greek yoghurt sliced banana raspberries strawberries delish...and keeps me going til noon! weekends, may have a poached egg on warby's sandwich thin, with 2 pieces lean bacon.
  19. ChristieK

    Biggest plateful for least PPoints?

    I made my fave tonight for less than 6pp. Half butternut squash, seeds removed, partially hollowed out with removed sections chopped. Diced onion, in a few sprays of olive oil fry light, in pan; add garlic, then 100grams quorn mince. Brown, then add the chopped squash. Cook a bit, add 1/3 jar...
  20. ChristieK

    Leaders are volunteers?

    Not sure why you would be told they are volunteers; it's an actual job with pay. From WW site: WeightWatchers.co.uk: Become a Leader
  21. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi all; had a great time in US of A. New Orleans wasn't so great (part of that was work), but took OH over to northern Florida, Pensacola Beach, and it was superb. Didn't do much exercise, to be honest, other than a lot of swimming, and I definitely put a few pounds back on from eating stuff I...
  22. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi judimac. I normally do 35 mins on stepper/stairclimber @ around 10-11 out of 15 intensity, 20 mins crosstrainer at 6-10 intensity but pretty fast to keep heart rate up, then 20 mins treadmill at incline 10 out of 15, about 4.2mph. When I change-up, I add in rowing at maximum pull for at least...
  23. ChristieK

    Mad Old Bat's exercise diary.

    Hi judimac. Sounds like you're finding a routine that you enjoy, and that you can sustain. I think that's really the trick, not to try and overdo too much that you give up after a week or 2, but to find a good level that you feel you can handle and can enjoy so you stay at it! I find I have more...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Changed it up a bit today. Fri - 90 mins cardio (slightly lower intensity, about level 6/7 instead of normal 8.9). Knees feel a bit better. 30 mins core and stretching.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 75+ mins cardio, 30 mins core + stretching.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - slept late! Naughty! But ate good and had massage! Wed - 80 min cardio, I was drenched! 45 mins lower body weights, core, stretching.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    ibuprofen on Sunday, lol! Mon - 75+ mins cardio (man, was I puffing!), 30 mins core + stretching. Plus tons of housework this morning. I"m feeling like I"m getting a bit bigger in the middle, around abdomen, maybe some bloating. I have been eating a bit more, had some bread on Saturday night...
  28. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Long time no post...well, for me anyway (and considering nobody reads me, lol). Did workouts last weekend, both Sat and Sunday, standard 75 min cardio + some strength and stretching. Knee was really bugging me, right knee, and bottom of hamstring, so took Mon-Fri off to give it some good rest...
  29. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Went back to physio about my right knee this morning (didn't go to gym as didn't want to aggravate anything). Still not very impressed, but he did find that it's the tendon at bottom outside of hamstring that seems to be giving me problems. But it's not swollen or anything. Hamstring also has...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 75+ mins cardio, 25 mins core + stretching. whew!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - 75+ cardio *puff puff*, 20 mins core + stretching Went early Tues evening instead of early morning, it was packed in the gym (which I don't like). I prefer the early morning, I guess. Taking today off, since I'll be going to gym this weekend (OH at golf :mad: ), so taking rest day for my...
  32. ChristieK

    Gym Training - My Diary

    Hi Pete, you look much younger and happier. Your gym routine looks good, best of luck to you!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 75+ cardio (did some intervals, whee!), 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins core + stretching.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Fri - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins core + stretching. Whew, another week done and dusted! Was really hot and sweaty this morning, but felt great! :D
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 80 mins cardio (gah, was drenched!), 20 mins stretching and core.
  36. ChristieK

    Starting exercising

    I think walking is a terrific way to get fit and lose weight. Starting smaller and building up will help you build your strength and endurance. I really recommend the information on walking programs at Prevention: Walking: Walk to Lose Weight and Get Healthy - Prevention.com
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Out late Monday (only drinking water, though!), so slept in Tues morning. Wed - 80+ mins cardio, 25 mins core and stretching.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whoa, forgot to post rest of last week! The heat really took a toll on me, didn't sleep much for several days, was really miserable. So I welcome the breezes! To summarize, did my normal Wed/Thurs/Fri...75 mins cardio per day, plus 30 mins core + stretching. Hosted a 4th July BBQ on Saturday...
  39. ChristieK

    Vibraplate

    I use one at the gym primarily for stretching and massage after my workout. Great for the calves!
  40. ChristieK

    Finding a personal trainer...

    I would really recommend checking out this website: National Trainer Register It's a good resource for helping you find a registered, qualified trainer.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - 75+ mins cardio (gawd, soaked!), 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins core + stretching Boy, did that shower feel great afterwards! The heat is making me so tired, hard to sleep at night (have fans on but still...), so tired during the day.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Decided to take a week off to give the knee a break. After my session last Sunday, it was very achy and stuff the rest of the day and evening, and sore even when I got up. So I had a week's break, although I've done a lot of chores, and walked around the golf course on Saturday for a ladies'...
  43. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Sun - 80+ mins cardio (sweatin' it!), 30 mins core + stretching. Whew! Took a few days off, knee was sore and wanted to hold off on ibuprofen for a couple days. OH and I emptied his shed out Saturday and moved stuff to storage (that was a real job!) and then tore the old rotted greenhouse half...
  44. ChristieK

    Get tired easy on cross trainer

    Good for you for giving it a go! I have to say, though, exercise isn't really meant to be easy; if it's easy, chances are you won't get anything out of it. You've got to put in some effort and some sweat, and believe me, you'll see those inches go. Try working out a plan for yourself, start at...
  45. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Race for Life was terrific!! Sis-in-law (very unfit and several stone overweight) and I did it together, she had a hard time and I had to drag her uphill, but we finished! Walked fairly briskly most of the way, she had a hard time but did it, we jogged a bit as well. It was on grass 75% of the...
  46. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - 75+ mins cardio, 30 mins stretching and core. Yes, went back, saw therapist, same crap; didn't get to see a real doctor, so don't know what exactly the problem is. I'm not very impressed. Right knee is still sore, I'm taking ibuprofen to keep it going.
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey, how did your Race for Life go! Thought of you yesterday! :D
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 80 mins cardio, 15 mins core, 25 mins lower body weights, 15 mins stretching. Whew! Race for Life coming up on Wednesday, walking it with sis-in-law who is a couple stone overweight and never exercises. She assured me she has "all the kit", though! (Knowing her, it's all designer stuff...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Sat - 80+ mins cardio (I was dripping!), 25 mins core + stretching. Knee was sore on Friday, so since OH golfing today anyway :mad: figured I'd go to gym this morning. Great session, it was pretty busy, but plenty of different people to look at to keep my mind off my misery, lol! Home to a...
  50. ChristieK

    Does anyone do team sports as part of your fitness regime?

    Sorry, didn't see this...I don't do any team sports, have never really enjoyed them. But it's a great way to get fit, that's for sure...just look at rugby players and footballers, and even beach volleyball!
  51. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Catching up! Wed - 75 mins cardio, 30 mins upper body weights, 20 mins stretching and core stuff. Leg lifts, etc are really getting my gluteus booteus! Thurs - 75+ mins cardio, 25 mins stretching and core stuff. Knackered! Knee was very good yesterday (ibuprofen!), a little sore today so...
  52. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - 75+ mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights (ouch!), 20 mins stretching & core stuff. I guess I keep at the diary for now since I"m on the computer to start work anyway, so easy to open a new tab and post. Keeps me honest! I am not thrilled at all with the physio. All well and good to...
  53. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Good grief! Glad to see you're taking it easy, rofl!!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    2 days off, although did a lot of physical stuff on Saturday. And a nice walk yesterday before the wind picked up. Mon - 75+ mins cardio, 30 mins core stuff and stretching. knee very sore.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Had to get some work done this morning, so went to gym after lunchtime. I always get weirded out going at a different time, seeing different people, etc! Fri - 75+ mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights, 30 mins stretching + core stuff. Went back to physio this morning. I hate to say it's a...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Gosh, I'm glad it's cooled off a bit. Thurs - 80 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching, 30 mins upper body weights. Knackered!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    What a nuts week! 'net went out on Monday, what a hassle (I work from home and absolutely need the 'net), then we had workmen in yesterday to do work up in the loft (wiring lights, floorboarding, new hatch, etc), what a dang mess. All gone today, thankfully! Tues - 75 mins cardio, 30 mins lower...
  58. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Long time no "see", Nex...hope all is well!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whew! Is it hot or what? Sat - 80+ mins cardio, 30 mins stretching. Gym was a bit crowded, pool was packed! Not sleeping well because of the heat (it's gonna be a long summer), so tired this morning going to wait and go to gym a bit later.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Fri - 75+ mins cardio (was drenched!), 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins stretching. Gawd, what a morning! OH home today...oh joy...but going to golf shortly. I'm still busy with work stuff, but hope to get a bit of sunshine later.
  61. ChristieK

    Very Unfit and need to exercise.

    Well, for me, the mirror and my favorite jeans are a motivation! But I also find it helps to write down my goals in a little notebook that I carry around with me. And SCHEDULE your exercise, make it a regular part of your day. Like, 0900 - 20 min walk. I don't think anyone else can motivate...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tons of work yesterday (released new software) so had to start early. So no gym. Not a usual occurence, I was annoyed! OH golfing on Saturday, so will go to gym Sat a.m. to make up. Thurs - 75+ mins cardio (sweated like a champ!), 30 mins upper body weights, 20 mins stretching. Frankly...
  63. ChristieK

    Very Unfit and need to exercise.

    congrats on quitting smoking! I quit for the final time over 3 years ago, feel 1,000% better. And have saved a lot of money too! Start small; ride your bike for 5 mins if you can, walk as far as you can, small steps add up to larger steps. It's getting started and through the first few weeks...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Woo hoo! 3 days off (and lots of work in the garden, so not a layabout weekend), feel much better. Right knee feels about 80% ok. Still a tad sore but not that bad. Tues - 75 mins cardio, 25 mins lower body weights, 20 mins stretching.
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    reps and rest time ?

    I generally do the standard 3 sets of 12 reps, but I take very short rests in between sets and then in between machines/weights, to get a bit of a cardio benefit. I do my weights after my cardio.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Did I forget to post yesterday? Sheesh! Thurs - 75 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins stretching. Right knee seems to be ok while exercise, but then feels a bit swollen and sore later. Hmmm. Fri - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins upper body weights, 20 mins stretching. Right knee...
  67. ChristieK

    Exercise Question

    Hi Mahina Lani (sounds Hawaiian!), welcome to the fitness section. I'm not qualified as a therapist or trainer, but I would really advise you talk to your doctor about exercise and see what he/she suggests, I would think you should be careful with your conditions that you don't overdo. Perhaps...
  68. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins stretching. Have been doing my core stuff at home, but did at gym this morning, was ok, but the matts are pretty grubby :yuk: which gives me the creeps, so may continue to do my core stuff at home instead. Massage was good, but lower calves (achilles tendons) very...
  69. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues - 70+ mins cardio, 20 mins upper body weights, 20 mins stretching. Knees sore today. Go for massage this afternoon, then treating myself to dinner out, OH is golfing this afternoon evening. So no kp for me, yay!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    It's definitely Monday! Mon - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins lower body weights, 20 mins stretching. Will do my core stuff later @ home. Got my Race for Life stuff today, yay!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Out and about on Saturday with OH, hit a bit of rain, but some sun as well. Did some errands and some touristing as well! Have errands to do today, giving myself the weekend off from the gym. Calves are very tight, will do some stretching out later. Looks like OH will get drenched playing golf...
  72. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Fri - 75+ mins cardio *puff* including a couple mins jogging (to pay attention to knees), 20 mins stretching. Well, had the long-awaited physio appt today (waited almost 90 days for it :eek: ). I'm not certain I'm all that impressed, to be honest. I went prepared; had running shorts on under my...
  73. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    28 mins is nothing to sneeze at, Nex...I think it's smart to gauge yourself, and not burn yourself out trying to go to fast. I think successful racing is about pace, really, pacing yourself to get the most out of your self.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins stretching. Hamstrings felt pretty tight today, did some extra stretching on the power plate, hope that helped. Tomorrow's the day for the physio appointment. I haven't done my weights in a while, as I noticed my knees were protesting at that as well, don't know...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 75+ minutes cardio *puff*, 20 mins stretching. Was drenched! Did a sneaky little jogging interval and was disappointed that my right knee protested immediately. Wasn't even jogging fast. Went back to very fast walk and it was fine. :sigh:
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah, your training intensity is much higher than mine, Nex, plus your BMR is probably a lot higher. Remember, I'm well into middle age, lol! :cool: I've started paying more attention again, like I should have all along. It's not huge amounts, but those little bits can get away from you. I did...
  77. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Well done, indeed! Think of where you were a year or 2 ago, Nex, and where you are now, how much your strength and fitness have improved and the great impact it's had on your quality of life. That's the main reward!
  78. ChristieK

    Cycling, bit worried I am too heavy!!??

    I don't know much about bikes, so can't answer that question, but just wanted to say good for you for joining SW and starting your journey. Think positive! :D
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Housework on Sunday....argh! *hate housework* Plus OH didn't golf Sunday, so my whole day's routine was shot. Oh, well. Mon - 70+ mins cardio, 20 mins stretching. Then more housework at home :eek: I've noticed my portion sizes have crept up a bit, so decided to nip that tendency.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    I'm baaack! :D Did a lot of sightseeing, lots of walking as well, along Hadrian's Wall, it was great. Weather was fairly atrocious, but I'm coming to expect that. Actually got back Thursday evening, but had so much work to catch up on I didn't get to gym yesterday, just hit the keyboard. Sat -...
  81. ChristieK

    Maasi Barefoot Technology (MBT's)

    I have a pair, I like them but they're pretty ugly, lol! Like big white clodhoppers! It's a bit tricky learning to balance correctly, but they're good. So far I just wear them around the neighborhood, don't want to over-do it. I'd also like to get a darker-colored pair. Problem with MBT is the...
  82. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey hey! Congrats on the great result, Nex, that's terrific! You're our very own Superwoman! :happy096: Maybe it's just a bit of nerves hitting you, hope you're well and ready to rock tomorrow. I'll think of you while I'm at my Sunday a.m. session. :bliss:
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 80 mins tough cardio *sweat*, 20 mins stretching. Always strange @ gym on a holiday, different faces. Knees slightly swollen and sore, but biofreezed them and didn't do any jogging, but walked 20 mins at #10 incline, 4.2mph, they were fine. We're gone for a few days, our anniversary is...
  84. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    A bit behind on posting...first, the catch-up! Thurs - rest day. Knees very swollen. Fri - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching. Used bio freeze on knees first, and ibuprofen, seemed to help. Did a few jogging intervals but not much. Sat - rest day (so to speak!). Ended up doing some gardening...
  85. ChristieK

    Octathalon

    You're totally mad, lol! :superwoman:
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey hey, racer girl! How did it go? I bet you were a real speed demon!! I love yoga too, it can be such a great way to relieve tension and stress. Unfortunately, I don't care for the yoga instructor at my gym, I think he's dreadful, so am hoping to find someone I can connect with better.
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 75+ mins tough cardio (plus 20 mins strecthing); did my jogging intervals for 20 mins this morning with wrap on my right knee. They went ok, but outside of front of knee looks a little bruised and swollen, very weird! Think I'll do the jogging intervals every other workout day rather than...
  88. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Rest day today; knees feeling better, may try to do my intervals tomorrow morning. Have my Tuesday massage this afternoon, can't wait! I've always had good cholesterol readings, Nex, but it's interesting to see the numbers improve (especially hdl/ldl ratio) when you exercise. You should ask...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching. Very sore knees (particularly right knee), so a little less intensity today, and wore a wrap on it to warm it up. Still sweated, but didn't do the jogging intervals today. :(
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    The only way I go that fast is if I drive! :D
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    Need a bit of Inspiration?

    Phil Packer is a Major in the UK forces; he was seriously injured by a rocket attack while stationed in Basra in Feb 08, and is now a paraplegic. He's incredibly motivated, and is walking the London Marathon, starting yesterday, 2 miles per day, on crutches. This guy is absolutely amazing and...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Did the "health MOT" yesterday, it was great, OH went as well, and his cholesterol is high (as I knew it would be, he eats tons of butter on white bread & smokes), but at least he's only a few kilos overweight. I did notice the vast majority of people at the place weren't very heavy, mostly...
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    I was watching the London marathon start this morning at the gym as I was slogging along, I thought of you when the women's elite runners started first, Nex. If you're starting to burn out, maybe change things up a bit?
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    I was knackered last night, Nex, that's for sure! Rest day today, they're doing a "health MOT" in town today and the OH actually agreed to go, will wonders never cease, so I'm taking him down there before he changes his mind!
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Fri - 75+ mins cardio (incl 20 mins jogging intervals), 20 mins stretching. TGIF!! Day of tomorrow, yay! Dang cats were racing around like idiots this morning at 4am, kept waking me up, I could fall asleep in my chair right now! :coffee: 3 mornings a week running is nothing to sneeze at, go...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whew, knackered today! Thurs - 80 mins cardio *puff, sweat*, 20 mins stretching. Feel very tired, but really good! :superwoman:
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 75 mins cardio (including 20 mins jogging intervals), 20 mins lower body weights, 20 mins stretching. Massage was soooooo good, but hurt soooo bad! My calves had some serious knots in them, and I had the old tension in middle back and left trap. I think this is from all the computer work...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Rest day today. Have a lot of work to get sorted, plus my masseuse is back from holidays so go to see him the afternoon (shoulder is screaming, and calves are sore, ought to be a good one!).
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 75 min cardio (including my 20-min walk/jog intervals), 20 mins stretching Right knee a tad sore during first jog interval this morning, but was ok the rest of the time. I'm thinking that this is probably burning a bit more fat than my usual fast walk on steep incline, I know intervals...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Had a day off yesterday, OH and I went out of town (supposedly part of my Xmas prezzie) to go to a particular art gallery, and he was a pain in the butt the whole time. :sigh: Might as well have stayed home and worked! Anyhow...am kind of stoked today! I did a long workout at the gym and...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah, I've got to agree with you. I mean, moving at all is better than nothing (unless you're eating a pie and chips at the same time :eek: ), but I don't think there's any real aerobic benefit to real easy bike riding at the gym. In fact, I think it can be deceptive (as can the false...
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    I've seen advice on foot stretching to help relieve plantar fascitis, Nex; I was reading up on it as I had some soreness in my foot and thought that was the cause (it was actually my fat butt & weight!). As I recall, it had to do with gentle stretching on a step, and on a tennis ball...sound...
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    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hi Nex, sorry to hear your foot is giving you grief. Is it stress fractures? I had them on my heels a long time back, man, that hurt! Is there some exercise like stretching or something you can do to help it?
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching Upped the incline on the treadmill to get a bit more intensity, so now I'm setting it at 12.5, fairly steep. I can walk at a steady 4mph (or a little more) and do a good sweat. Can feel my thighs quivering a bit, lol, and it feels great to stretch out...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Forgot to post Easter Sunday; went to gym, had a great session, then for a walk in the park, and then dinner with family. Lovely day! Sun - 90 mins cardio *puff, puff*, 20 mins stretching Off Mon/Tues Wed - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching :happy036:
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Took Friday off as well, did a bunch of running around and a bit of sightseeing too! But went back to gym this morning... Sat - 1hr 45 mins cardio...puff, puff...:whacky068: and 30 mins very-well-deserved stretching! I was drenched, but it was good! Will go for a shorter workout tomorrow...
  107. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hope you all have a great Easter! :D
  108. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Rest day, probably...have a lot of work to do this morning plus taking Sammy back to vet this afternoon for more of a checkup. His blood came back ok except for one liver enzyme is slightly elevated, prob nothing to worry about but got to watch him. He's still picky eating, I had to feed him by...
  109. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 70+ minutes cardio, 20+ mins stretching Texted our vet yesterday about Sammy, he's just not himself, so she said to bring him in this morning. She checked him tip to toe, said he should have gained more weight (he's small for his age), so wasn't really happy about that, but couldn't find...
  110. ChristieK

    vibraxis - vibrating plate thingy

    I use it for stretch/massage, particularly of my calves and hamstrings. It's fine for that, don't really have an opinion on using it for toning.
  111. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    I"m interested in the glycogen info, actually, will need go Google up some info on that. Tues - 70+ mins cardio, 20+ mins stretching. Shoulders feeling tense, I think because I'm still really annoyed at OH. Plus having some problems with my cats, a couple of them are not eating well, esp...
  112. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Glad to hear you're on top of things, and the shins are holding up; must be the compression socks helping. Plus maybe your muscles are so much stronger they're helping to support things, do you think? I like hearing about your progress, you're usually so positive, nex, it's a great inspiration...
  113. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    It was sunny when I went out to gym this morning, but looks like chilly grey weather is back. :cry: Mon - 70+ mins cardio (I was gasping!), 20 mins stretching. I seem to have about a 3lb window I bounce around in. I'm pretty certain it's not real weight (as in, not fat), but rather, water...
  114. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi all...back from my (extended) week-long break. Had originally planned just to take 3 days off while I was in London last weekend, but decided I really needed some downtime, as I"ve been really pushing myself. I feel so much better! Sun - 75 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins...
  115. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey girl...I've been missing in action for a few days--work has been horrible (and I work from home, so that's a real statement!), plus I just decided (with my masseuse) I needed a good break, 3 days wasn't enough. My legs and shoulders are fairly relaxed now, I went to gym this morning and it...
  116. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Woo hoo! I'm baaaaack! Had a terrific time seeing my friends in London, we did some sightseeing (stuff I saw already but they hadn't on previous trips), and used the tube so def got some workouts on the stairs. By Sunday my calves were so stiff :eek: ... But it was loads of fun. We went to see...
  117. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey girl, I"m back! Sounds like you had a fab week and a killer workout or 2! I can imagine your legs are sore, a nice massage will help.
  118. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    :D Thurs - 75+ mins cardio, 20 mins stretching I'm trying to rush through my work so I can get organized and packed, leave for train station @ noon to head to London. Can't wait to see my friends! Found the hotel on the new Google Street View (which is very very cool!), it looks nice. It'll be...
  119. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah....MEN! :sigh: Wed - 75+ mins cardio *puff, puff*, 20 mins stretching I already fit into the jeans, but want to be sure they stay comfortable, since we'll be eating out in London. I"m pretty careful about food, though, so I"m not worried about eating there, just make smart choices! The...
  120. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    I'll have to check out those Nike socks, nex, sounds like they may be something that would help me. I agree, if you're prone to the shin splints, that's just the luck of the draw, but if the support helps to minimize them, that's all the better!
  121. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Sounds like you're burning yourself out a bit, between long hours at work and your working out. I think the secret is really moderation; find a workout routine that you can stick with that doesn't totally wear you out, but you can sustain. And like Bren and nex said, you do need rest times as...
  122. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tired....tired....tired. Couldn't sleep very well, brain kept spinning around. GRRR! Tues - 75 mins cardio, 20+ mins stretching. Got to make sure I fit into those size 12 jeans when I see my friends this weekend! They're from US, the husband and I are really close pals, worked together for...
  123. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    So those socks seem to really help shin splints then? Might be worth me checking that out. What brand are they, nex, do you recall? The socializing will be great! I'm really looking forward to my break this weekend to see friends as well!
  124. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Downtime was good..needed the rest-up time. Felt much better @ gym this morning. Mon - 75 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights, 20 mins or so stretching Deltoid still a bit sore, but not as bad. Had filling replaced at dentist and regular cleaning, so am drooling all over myself atm :D...
  125. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Happy belated mum's day, nex! Sounds like you had a busy one!
  126. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Was going to go to gym this morning instead of Sunday morning, as OH is golfing today, but decided I needed a bit of extra sleep more than the gym time this weekend. My legs feel really sore, right deltoid still sore as well, so I think some downtime might be called for!
  127. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah...my head feels about 25, but my body often feels...well...my age, lol! Fri - 75+ mins cardio (whoo hoo!), 20 mins stretching I did a nurofen and a prescription anti-inflammatory last night, so was able to sleep, shoulder is a little better today. I think I need to readjust my computer...
  128. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Oh, I hate the cold water; it does work, but almost hurts! I've been stretching calves a lot, gently (not pulling at them!), then I stretch/massage them for a couple minutes on the power plates. When I come home and take my shower, I massage them with an aromatherapy mix my masseuse makes for...
  129. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Wed - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching Went for my massage yesterday afternoon, I really needed it! Left calf has a knot in it, driving me nuts! Most of the dust is hoovered/washed up, things slowly getting back to normal, although computer room is a real disaster (but it wasn't great to...
  130. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Very stressed today... Tues - 75 mins med/high intensity cardio, 20 mins stretching We had guys in yesterday afternoon to put that cavity wall insulation in. What a blinking mess! They had to drill from the inside on the 1st floor rear of house, in bathroom and computer room, so we had to...
  131. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Sounds like you're doing great, nex! It was gorgeous here yesterday, as well, love the sunshine, tried to spend some time outdoors. It's gotten overcast and cloudy today, which is a drag. I'm playing catchup with a bunch of stuff today...will write about it in my diary.
  132. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Still feeling rather blah and tired but got to the gym this morning, so feel a bit better that I got that done! Mon - 75 mins med-hi intensity cardio, 20 mins stretching
  133. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Feeling rather *blech* today...just blah and tired and a bit apathetic. Went to a little "do" last night at OH's golf club, it was pretty tacky. I just drank water, not even in the mood for a drink. Wasn't in the mood for my mega workout this morning, not in the least, just stayed in bed a while...
  134. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Sorry you're feeling blah...:wave_cry:...I'm rather blah myself this morning!
  135. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Great massage etc yesterday, didn't even mind walking in the rain! Today's a "rest day" but I think OH wants his footie today, so I"m stuck at home feeling rather bleh. I'm doing some work atm, will prob do some house and/or garden wrok. Don't really mind the garden work, HATE the housework...
  136. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hi nex...I think you may be overtraining with that cold bug, can you do a few days of lighter training to let things settle? Otherwise you're not going to be able to kick the bug and get back to normal!
  137. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    TGIF! Fri - 70+ mins tough cardio (drenched my "Attitude is Everything" T-shirt!), 30 mins lower body weights, then stretching. My right deltoid is feeling a lot better finally, going to give it a few more days off then start back to upper body 2x per week. Have massage @ 2 this...
  138. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Another good one this morning, & some new faces in the gym for people watching which was ok. Thurs - 70 mins cardio, 20 mins or so stretching Looks like some of the NY joiners (NY resolutions for fitness, weight loss etc) have fallen off, new faces that showed up after 1 January are not around...
  139. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Sounds super! Isn't stretching great, though? Especially that booteus gluteus stretching, I do it with my ankle over other knee, it's sore but feels soooooo goood!
  140. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Got a temporary filling repair, it just took a few mins, looks like tooth is ok (whew!), so will get it fixed next Wednesday. And covered by my dental plan as an emergency, which is cool, didn't cost me anything. Wed - 80 mins cardio, fairly high intensity, was just in the mood (altho I woke...
  141. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Off today, I'm trying to break up my workout days a bit more because I did overdo it a bit a few weeks back. Plus I broke a filling in a molar yesterday afternoon :doh: and have an appt at dentist this morning to get it sorted, so wouldn't have enough time to get to gym, get back and cleaned up...
  142. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Good to see you're feeling better, nex, and made it through a good workout. Mental focus certainly does help!
  143. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    How are you feeling today? Maybe you need to look closer at your diet, since you're training so hard, you may need to up your nutrients some, make sure you're getting those good anti-oxidents and those omegas, and plenty vitamins!
  144. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 65+ mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights, stretching. Have to lay off the upper body stuff for a bit. I have a long-term problem with this stupid left trap, lots of knots and very sore, and it is really bugging me. I also have this overuse on my right deltoid, I think because I've been...
  145. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    :superwoman: I pounded it today, it was great! Sun - 100+ mins high-med intensity cardio :wow: Stretched for about 20 mins. :woohoo: We were out and about yesterday, looking at Harley Davidson motorcycles (OH has a Kawasaki I hate, would rather a Harley!), went to an art gallery, bought 2...
  146. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Oh no! Make sure and get some good rest, nex, can you get some chicken soup? That cures almost everything! Maybe you're just really pushing yourself so hard your body is asking for some rest? Hope you can have a mellow, restful day and feel better!
  147. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hiya, stranger! Good to see you back! Yes, it can happen, you can get distracted and busy and just let things go, I've done that in the past. Or gotten complacent. No more, though, I'm happy with my lifestyle now and have the results to show for it. So just give yourself a good talking to, and a...
  148. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    I never really thought about breaking it up, nex; I kind of get "in the zone" a bit, and figure I should stick at it while I can! Some days I kind of drag myself in there and say "15 mins on stepper" as I'm really tired, but I get to 15 mins and don't feel so bad so keep at it. I guess it's...
  149. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    The gray panthers! Great you found some masseuse resources. I really missed mine the past couple of weeks. I'm going again this afternoon, I'm so sore (calves and left trap in particular) I think I need another pounding!
  150. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 70+ min cardio, and stretching.
  151. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Good going! I personally don't like boxing, did it at the fitness retreat I went to in Nov, it was def not my favorite activity, but I've broken both wrists in the past so that may have something to do with it. But it can def give you a good workout!
  152. ChristieK

    Little*red's 90 day Challenge - 30 day progress results now up

    Hi little*red, sounds like your plan is working well for you! Have you always exercised or have you just started with your weight loss program?
  153. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Whoa, killer...superwoman for sure! :worthy: If I were younger I'd give you a run for your money, nex, heh heh!! Sounds terrific, you are really psyched up for it, which is a large part of it, isn't it? Just keep going from strength to strength; the buzz you get from doing healthy and fun...
  154. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Back at it today... Wed - 70 mins cardio, stretching
  155. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Cool that your GF is letting you use her garage! I wish we had an extra room I could use, I have a nice incline weight bench, and a big treadmill, but nowhere to put them. I"m sure boxing will help you! I weigh about once or twice each week. I'm no longer concerned with my weight in numbers...
  156. ChristieK

    Very unfit, never exercised, heavy smoker- where do I start?!

    Hi htrix, welcome to the Fitness and Exercise section. Lots of good info here, and really nice people. Good for you for posting here; the first hurdle is always realizing that you are ready to tackle your fitness (and weight goes along with that), and you've leaped that hurdle, which is great...
  157. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Rest day today; let the muscles relax a bit! Massage was tough; he spent a lot of time draining my calves and upper arms, my calves are really sore. I do stretch a lot, but the lactic acid seems to really build up and not release like it should. My left trap was terribly knotty, he worked up a...
  158. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    That's for sure! I measure my intensity by my breathing and sweating! Mon - 75 mins cardio, 20 mins stretching Going for massage this afternoon; haven't been for a couple of weeks, but need to get back in the habit, as my left trap is really knotted again and my calves have some knots as well...
  159. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Hey, congrats on the win, and on the hits!
  160. ChristieK

    Losing Weight/Building Strength

    Hi Tj, welcome to the Fitness and Exercise section of the site. Sounds like you're pretty active already! Since you're at boarding school and they seem to have a lot of fitness equipment available, do they have any fitness instructors or coaches there who you can talk to directly? Food-wise...
  161. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah, my legs were screaming yesterday afternoon! :giveup: Sun - 60 mins med-intensity cardio, had a good 25 minute session on versa climber (used to use it a lot, haven't in a while), sweated more than I intended but it was good. :wavey:
  162. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    I can imagine it's hard getting the balance right, nex, but it sounds like you're getting there. I think a lot of books and websites, etc, have tons of advice, but diet is really an individual thing, especially when you're balancing performance with other requirements, like you are. I"m lucky...
  163. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Saturday is usually my day out, OH takes me out sightseeing or something, but he decided to golf instead today (and tomorrow) :flamingmad: which really, really ticks me off. :rant2: Took my frustrations out at the gym. Saturday is normally a day off for me. Sat - 95+ :wow: hard cardio, 30 mins...
  164. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    TGIF! :D Friday - 60+ mins cardio (mixed it up today, it was tough but good) plus stretching. OH still here sleeping when I got home from gym. Too sick for work, well enough for golf. go figure. :rolleyes:
  165. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    That's a drag, I've had shin splints myself, it's not fun. Can you ride a bike or something where you aren't putting pressure on your lower legs?
  166. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Yeah...I noticed the cold as well, nex, especially that chilly breeze...brrrrr! Sounds like a great workout day! :D
  167. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    What might help, pcmonkey, I went to a fitness retreat in November, and we spent a few hours with a nutritionist. One thing she said is that her rule is generally an 80/20 rule, and I live by this now. 80% of the time, be very attentive to your diet, watch your portions, be creative but be good...
  168. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Very tired this morning, so got up @ 0630, fed the Hairy Horde, and went back to bed for an hour. Got up feeling much better! So went to gym at different time, always weird to see different people there than I'm used to seeing. Thurs - 75 mins cardio (high intensity, it was great!), plus...
  169. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Looks like you're getting plenty of helpful advice, pcmonkey! I think you might want to look at your eating, maybe keep a food diary for a few days to see what you're eating, how much, and when. You mentioned you liked drinking cider, I googled a link to calorie content for cider and found that...
  170. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    BTW...got my referral to the physio clinic to look at my knees...next available appointment is 16 May. :eek: Hope I'm not a cripple by then! :peep:
  171. ChristieK

    Trying to get fitter and lose the weight

    Hi there, pcmonkey! Baseball, huh? I'm American (live in UK) so am very familiar with skills needed for that...short distance, explosive speed is important, also strength and flexibility. I think if you look at those 3 aspects of fitness that apply to your sport, they will work for your general...
  172. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Aha! I knew you'd end up adjusting your diet! Best to fuel up in the right way, I think we're both getting there, nex, which is a world away from the bad eating I was doing before. Your octathalon (sp?) sounds grueling, great to have such an ambitious goal! I don't think I could hack it, a few...
  173. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Back in the saddle again...:character00115: Actually, got on the step machine and felt pretty good so did my usual cardio, worked up a terrific sweat, felt great! Wed - 65 mins intense cardio + stretching No sneezing, coughing, only had to blow nose 2 times. :D
  174. ChristieK

    Duration of exercise

    Well, any cardio and toning is better than none, so good you're on your Wii Fit but I've always understood that in order to get the benefit of cardio exercise (increased cv fitness, fat loss, etc) you need to do it at a medium to higher intensity for at least 20 minutes at a go. I do at least 60...
  175. ChristieK

    What is Cold Turkey Exercise?

    I've never heard of "cold turkey exercise". Did you google it? You might find better advice about quitting smoking at the specific topic: Quit Smoking - MiniMins.com - Weight Loss Support Forum I quit several years ago, went to NHS Stop Smoking classes and used the patch. Worked great!
  176. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Well, I'm on the mend; my immune system must actually be in pretty good shape! I started to feel more normal yesterday (Monday) and am about back to my regular self today except for a sinus headache and a bit of snuffiness. But looks like the cold is about gone (except OH has it now, serves him...
  177. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Looks like all the coughing and sneezing that goes on all over has caught up with me...I'm mad, as I very seldom catch a cold, but looks like I've got the start of a head cold, combo stuffy/runny nose and scratchy throat. :mad::mad::mad: Didn't go to gym today, took day off, but if I'm really...
  178. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    TGIF! :D Friday - 65 mins cardio, 30 mins upper body weights, stretching. Left knee was twingy again, so I wore my knee support. Wonder how long it will take for consult for physio to go through...
  179. ChristieK

    Squidge's Fitness Diary

    Since you mentioned you had damaged your knee previously, I would definitely go see the doctor about it. You don't want to do any permanent damage!
  180. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thurs - 65 mins cardio, then stretching. No upper body machines free this morning...:eek:
  181. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whew! Glad I took a rest yesterday, felt a lot better this morning. Wed - 60+ mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights and then my stretching. That BioFreeze stuff is great, I use it on my calves and my left trap. I get very sore calves, lots of knots, so I massage them myself plus I have an...
  182. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Maybe it's a bit of jealousy or sabotage going on; my OH does that as well. Sometimes I don't even know if it's conscious! I am very careful with my food, and then he'll want to go out for a calorific curry and will bug me about it. I just try not to pay attention, I try not to criticise when...
  183. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    The stripes represent the highest rank I achieved, I was a non-commissioned officer, a Master Sergeant. The blue ones are various versions of what I wore on blue dress uniforms and normal day to day uniforms, the green ones on my Battle Dress Uniform (camoflage green), the brown on my desert...
  184. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Well, I think you're deff right: I think it's most likely a long process, I"m sure genetics and basic build have a lot to do with it as well. But I'm sure with good nutritional planning and coming up with a workout strategy that will help you reach your goals as well as fit into your life...
  185. ChristieK

    Pumpkin's Fat Loss Exercise Regime

    Hi Pumpkin, welcome to the fitness department! How long have you been exercising? What's your regimen?
  186. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yep...I know the basic Army drill; I'm retired US Air Force! (hence the stripes in my sig block) Nothing better than the basics, really. Nice morning @ the gym;fairly empty and quiet. Mon - 65+ cardio, 30 mins upper body weights, stretching etc. May see if I can book massage later today; I...
  187. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Yeah, if you're burning that much, Nex, you really need to up your carbs, I think. I believe there's a huge nutrition difference between trying to get cut for bodybuilding etc and eating for exercise and performance. Maybe you should make an appointment with a sports nutritionist and really have...
  188. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah...men's fitness...my OH smokes like a chimney (fortunately, only out in conservatory but I can still smell the stink...:flamingmad: ), only eats healthy if I"m cooking for him (will stuff a nasty mystery-meat lukewarm bacteria-laden pie in his face if he can get away with it :yuk: ) and...
  189. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whew! Sweaty one today! Sat - 90+ mins cardio (about 80+ mins intense, 10+ or so was about medium/5-6 on the scale) Soaked, but feel great! Now, time for my magical yoghurt and granola brekkie, I'm starved! BTW...OH is golfing in cold rain this morning :8855: but gave me a huge bouquet of...
  190. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey Nex, howz your chest cough? Get rid of it yet? Howz your workout going?
  191. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Nobody bit anyone at the vets yesterday; the biter was a polite and scared little Miss (very unlike the madam she is at home!) and the one who is so timid and scared was actually pretty brave! It was a very good trip to the vets, our vet is lovely and always grateful when nobody hisses at her or...
  192. ChristieK

    exercising with a cold

    About.Com Sports Medicine says: Sounds sensible to me. I would, however, be very careful about transmitting germs, if you're working out in a gym, make sure and clean off any machines you use so you don't infect anyone else!
  193. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Not so gorgeous today...a bit gray and blah outside. Went late today, too much ice on the road this morning! Thurs - 65 mins hard cardio, it was great! :D Another type of workout later this afternoon; 2 of our cats go in for their annual checkup and boosters. One is really timid and nervous...
  194. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Have some work to finish up today, plus a lot of errands, so have done some stretching @ home this morning and will get in plenty of walking where I can. Looks like it will be a nice sunny day, good time to try and get a bit of sunlight!
  195. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    It's pretty good stuff, I esp like the smell, makes me smiley! :D Tues - 65+ mins cardio + stretching
  196. ChristieK

    Can't find the motivation

    Why do you feel self-conscious going to your new gym? You should be proud of yourself for losing 26 lbs so far! I find most people at the gym are too busy worrying about themselves to be paying much attention to anyone else. If you could just start out 3 times per week, doing 30 mins each time...
  197. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah, I wish! Folks at my gym aren't very friendly in general, most of them are not what I"d call experienced gym rats, so they don't have much in the way of gym etiquette, if you catch my drift! I've not been going steadily at my regular early morning time (good for getting on machines too)...
  198. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Guess I'm in a cardio mood, just not willing to wait for the weight machines right now. (no pun intended!) Mon - 65 mins cardio
  199. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Thanks, Nex, at least the endorphins help me feel a bit better! (Well, that and the muscular eye candy at the gym this morning...:wow: ) No snow this morning (although it's snowing like mad now), so made it to the gym for my Sunday ritual. Sunday - 90+ minutes cardio (T-shirt soaked, it was...
  200. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi Carol; unfortunately, it's natural light that does the trick for most psoriasis sufferers. So I'm just going to try and muddle along and talk OH into going someplace sunny for a week. I'm putting the gel medicine Vit D stuff on the spots so hopefully they'll start fading pronto. :sigh: No gym...
  201. ChristieK

    Running Treadmill

    If you watch your diet and exercise, yes, you will lose weight. Running or power walking (what I do) on treadmill is a terrific exercise.
  202. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey Nex, sorry your cough is hanging on. I don't want to be presumptuous or anything, but I really think you should hold off on any drastic diet stuff and just try to eat healthy until you can shift the chest infection or whatever it is. That way your body can devote it's energy to healing. If...
  203. ChristieK

    What music do you workout to?

    All sorts; old Cher albums, Tina Turner, 70's and 80's rock and disco stuff, and I have mellow stuff for weights and stretching.
  204. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Went early this morning, braved the icy roads...brrrr! Fri - 70 mins cardio...what a sweat! Actually feeling a bit down in the dumps today. About 6 months after I moved here, I started developing some psoriasis, 2 kinds of it. 1 - peely dry skin that can get very bad on palms of hand and...
  205. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
  206. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi Nex; I"m seldom hungry, so I think the mix of complex carbs and protein must be right for me. Remember I'm older (53) and so I don't need as much fuel as a younger woman would anyway. I did splurge a bit this morning, I went to doc appt (get referral to physio for sore knees) and stopped by...
  207. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi again, Carol...part 2! I really adjusted my eating after my FitFarms week in November. We had a few hours talking with a nutritionist, plus a great chef who cooked us healthy food and correct portions, so it was a good opportunity to actually see and taste what was right for me versus what...
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    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hiya, Carol! I posted a link to this thread in the old exercise topic over at W8, but I noticed nobody had been posting on that thread. I figured since I wasn't W8ing anymore, I'd be better to keep track of myself and hang out here! I suppose I'm keeping my motivation going for several reasons...
  209. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Go for it, Nex!! I'm getting an endorphin high just reading about it, lol!
  210. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi Adele, thanks! I'm feeling pretty well, all things considered! Got to gym today -- yay! But during busy time, very weird having so many old people to watch! Tues - 70+ mins cardio :D Wed - 65+ cardio, gym packed so no weight machines. But had a good sweat!
  211. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Workout derailed this morning due to snow, roads were too bad for driving when I needed to go. I think it might be icy Tues morning as well, but I think I can get away later Tuesday around noon to the gym (I hope!). Had fun watching the cats chase snowflakes across the windows, though!
  212. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Yeah, Sundays is always a good time to do a longer stretch. It was great! Just home from Sunday lunch, which was good. It's a nice sensible portion, not a ton of potatoes etc, and they put a lot of extra, nice fresh green beans on my plate which was lovely. Now I wanna go take a nap, heh heh! :4635:
  213. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi nexangelus; yeah, did go out, did a quiz night thing that was fun with bro & sis in law and other friends, they're all pretty unfit and overweight so it was interesting! Plus we won the quiz which was cool. I've calmed down a bit, still pretty annoyed -- I really hate selfishness, I think it...
  214. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Sorry, I mean Sharm el Sheikh; just somewhere by a beach, terrifically sunny!! Now he's downstairs sulking like a 4-year old. He always tells me I can talk to him about anything, but whenever I try, I get **** from him so I seldom bother anymore. So he is in a sulk being a jerk. *sigh* It does...
  215. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Do you do intervals for your cardio, nexangelus? That may help you to build up strength for distance.
  216. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    We went into Liverpool this morning, OH had promised a nice day out. What a frigging pain! We went to museum, rushed through (he wasn't very interested), he ran over to Samuel's jewelry to buy himself something, then went back to train station and came home. I'm feeling fairly furious and...
  217. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Rest day today; supposed to go out for the day with OH, don't know if we'll go or not as he can't get his lazy butt out of bed. :mad: Feeling a bit down today. I've lived in UK for about 4 years, and after I moved here I developed psoriasis. The derm says it's due to stress and the change in...
  218. ChristieK

    Sit up ball

    Our gym had classes that were like an introduction to using the fit ball, they were pretty cool and I liked the classes (we'd all crack up at each other too, it was a hoot!), but they discontinued them...:confused:
  219. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Hey hey! Congrats on the win! Sounds like it was pretty intense; real shame most of the guys can't get into the fun spirit of things and have to show their sour grapes...fools. Sometimes the bigger the muscle, the smaller the brain, lol! The prizes sound pretty cool, I'd pass on the lucozade...
  220. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Fri - 65 mins cardio, 30 mins upper body weights TGIF! :clap:
  221. ChristieK

    Ellie's fitness diary (start 10.11.2008) Marathon training...

    Good luck, although it sounds like you're really prepared and psyched up for it! I look forward to hearing all about it. :D
  222. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Took Wednesday off. Thurs - 65 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights. :D
  223. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Hi there, nexangelus. I guess I am doing between 5 and 6 hours of fairly intensive cardio each week, some weeks a little more if I'm going to some step classes. I used to smoke cigarettes, so part of my cardio work is to get my CV fitness back to where I want it (I'm getting pretty close!), and...
  224. ChristieK

    Boxercise

    It's not my thing, but it's very popular at my gym.
  225. ChristieK

    started exercising and putting on weight

    I have to agree with Kate. There is NO WAY you can gain weight that quickly from exercising! It takes a lot of time, effort, and diet to build even a pound of muscle, and exercise doesn't build fat. Can I suggest, instead of being so focussed on the numbers on the scale, you choose some other...
  226. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Tues; 30 mins hard cardio, then went to Step class which should be 60 mins. I was so fed up at the instructor, she was really rubbish today...class was terrible, so I only stayed 40 mins and walked out. :mad:
  227. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Mon - 60 + a few mins cardio, 20 mins upper body weights (a couple of machines busy)
  228. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Off yesterday (Saturday) to spend the day on an outing with mother-in-law and both sisters-in-law; lunch, then say Strictly Come Dancing. Not really my thing, but I do think Julian Clary is a scream! Back on schedule today... Sun - 65 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights.
  229. ChristieK

    Activity Calorie Calculator!

    I did the gym while on Cambridge SS, but I did low to medium intensity and didn't overdo it. You should check with your Cambridge counselor.
  230. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Well, glad to hear that, Rennes. You might want to start a diary thread to keep track of your workouts and diet.
  231. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Sweaty one today! 40 mins cardio, then 45 mins step class. :superwoman:
  232. ChristieK

    Rebounders

    Haven't tried one, but they do look like a real hoot!
  233. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Dug out knee support for today's workout... 65 mins cardio, 30 mins upper body weights and then my stretching. Have a sore knot in my right calf, massage yesterday didn't really sort it, so tried the power plate for stretching.
  234. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Very sore knee today, I think from doing the step class after all the cardio/intervals, so did a real easy low cardio DVD at home. Back to the gym tomorrow.
  235. ChristieK

    Are there any legal products for improving athletes’ performance?

    I think some of us answered you already, on your same post elsewhere on the site: http://www.minimins.com/fitness-exercise/72137-there-any-legal-products-improving-athletes-performance.html
  236. ChristieK

    Pilates?

    It's not easy, it can get intense as you get better at it, but it's definitely worth checking out. No need to be nervous!
  237. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Whew! To celebrate the inauguration today (I'm American), had a ball at the gym! 70 mins cardio (10 mins of which were tough intervals on xtrainer), then took 60 min step class. Figured I def burned a bunch of calories!
  238. ChristieK

    Pilates?

    I like Pilates. The classes I've got to have been mat work, like very slow and tiny movements of your muscles that you hold, and you breathe differently. I've had a couple of good Pilates instructors, but my fav left the gym where I go and I don't like the replacement. It really helps you to...
  239. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Back in the saddle again... Mon - 60 mins cardio, 30 mins lower body weights :D
  240. ChristieK

    Wii fit Anyone?

    Ramone is a great name! Sammy (our ginger boy) is about 10 months old now, he's my baby boy, a real character. I adore my kitties! :kitty:
  241. ChristieK

    Question for Admin or Mod

    What is the difference between a Profile Album and a Photo Gallery? They both look the same to me, so I'm a bit confused as to why there are links for both. TIA!
  242. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    Finally uploaded a few pix (before and during), just visit my photo album. :)
  243. ChristieK

    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    Thanks! Same to you, you look so much better, you should be really proud of yourself!
  244. ChristieK

    Before & After Photo Thread of Inspiration!!! Post Your photos here!

    I've lost another stone and a half since the "after" pic was taken, but this gives and idea how much happier I look!
  245. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    I'm still feeling a bit knackered from yesterday, I really pushed myself hard, so I'm taking a break today. I did 6 days in the last week, so not feeling naughty. I"m trying, actually, to get the rest of the Xmas decoration stuff put away. It's such a hassle to do, and OH doesn't help at all...
  246. ChristieK

    Wii fit Anyone?

    Well done! Have fun on your WiiFit! :D
  247. ChristieK

    Christie's Fitness Diary

    What a morning! 75 mins cardio, 30 mins upper body weights, then 45 mins step class (with 15 mins abs). I really earned my breakfast today! :p
  248. ChristieK

    Ceekays Exercise Diary

    Hi Claire; you've done great, I was reading your statistics, congrats! You must be so proud of yourself! Enjoy the gym, you'll get such positive results from it. As far as classes, I try different ones to see which I like.
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