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  1. Debbi8489

    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Hi Spangly I'm good thanks. Sorry its taken so long to reply. I've been busy with work and studies. Am trying to finish off a couple of essays which are due in on Wednesday, so doing my usual tactic and procrastinating lol. Tell me about the dog!!! I think you're doing very well to manage 10K+...
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    ArtyBee's cocoon

    Hi Spangly, how are things with you?
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    First day complete

    Hi Mattysmum How are things going with you? Its a very quiet forum! Debbi xx
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    Starting in 2014!

    Hi Spangly How's Mum now? Did she get out of hospital? And how did you get on at the doctors? No wonder you are exhausted!
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    Starting in 2014!

    Hi Spangly, how are things?
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    Starting in 2014!

    Lol grown up and svelte! Love it!
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    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz, you're not the only one. I'm doing Cambridge now. Cross with myself for letting this happen. Grrr. When are you starting? Xx
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    Starting in 2014!

    Hope your mum gets better soon Spangly ((((hugs)))) xx
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    Starting in 2014!

    Aw thats fab spangly. Well done, a stone in 2 weeks, amazing!
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    Starting in 2014!

    Oh yes, definitely big pants! The bottoms fit but the top is very snug. It popped off as I was trying on other clothes, oops lol. WI tomorrow, woo hoo! Glad your sounding a bit more upbeat today.
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    Starting in 2014!

    Spangly, stop! You didn't eat!!! Deep breaths. It must be so difficult to cook for the girls and not eat. Look at what you have achieved so far. How many days have you been 100%? I'm on day 5 already. We can totally do this. I am so glad to be doing the plan. Apart from being cold, I feel...
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    Dannielleas diary, time for change.

    I believe that LL have asked for the photos of Pauline Quirke to be removed. The company selling the raspberry ketones have just lifted her pics from when she did LL, cheeky beggars. I assume that they did the same with Jennifer Ellison. Oh and btw, did you know, raspberry ketones haven't been...
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    Starting in 2014!

    Evening Spangly, hope all is well with you :) What have you got planned for the weekend?
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    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for days two, three and four :)
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    Starting in 2014!

    Yay! Go you!!!!
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    Starting in 2014!

    I'm looking forward to hearing about your WI. And I know EXACTLY what you mean about the sns bars. My counsellor say there's a lemon one, you can have more that one a day? Not that I would, too trigger-like for me, I fear. Day 2 and I am fine. Slightly headachey and a bit hungry but it will...
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    HONK if you were 100% today!!!

    Honk for yesterday, Day 1 :)
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    Had my first weigh in today :) x

    Fab! Well done. You must feel so pleased with yourself :-)
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    Starting in 2014!

    Ha ha, well I have avoided the soups. Will see how I get on with original porridge, vanilla and chocolate shakes. Feeling very positive about starting. CWPC is lovely, very supportive. How has day 5 been?
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    Dannielleas diary, time for change.

    Good for you :) xx
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    Dannielleas diary, time for change.

    Hi Danniellea Try not to beat yourself up about your stomach. Its really difficult after having a baby. Try to be positive, my 'baby' is 21 this year and my stomach is still a nightmare. I'm far too old for diet and exercise to work now. You are young and will be able to do something about it...
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    new starter with Cambridge Diet

    Hi Karen, well done on sticking to the plan, especially if you aren't enjoying the packs! Can I ask, how old is your cousin?? Don't you think that her reaction was a bit over the top? My advice would be don't go. If she is acting like that prior to the meal, then she will manipulate you into...
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    Starting in 2014!

    Hi Spangly, yes start on Cambridge on Tuesday. Seeing the consultant on Monday night. I know exactly what you mean about 'needing' to be seen by someone else to get weighed. I cant believe that I stuck to LL 100% for 6 months, but the most I was 100% on sns was 2 days or something! But as...
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    Starting in 2014!

    Hello Spangly! Goodness, I seem to follow you like a bad penny! No prizes for guessing what I'm doing next lol. I'm seeing my consultant on Monday night and can't wait to get started. We're off to Lanzarote in 2 weeks, so will have a weigh in before we go and I'm taking the packs with me. OH...
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    who is fasting today ????

    I've been busy with uni work so that's been a good distraction. The bad news is that OH is in the pub, having watched the football. He's now decided that he's having an Indian takeaway for tea, grrrr. Will need to go to the bedroom to do some ironing lol. Sent from my Nexus 10 using...
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    who is fasting today ????

    I find Sundays a difficult day to fast, but its the only way that I can really fit in my fasting days with my exercise. Denise, easier said than done, but don't let it turn into a full blown binge. I should know, I'm an expert in them :) Sent from my Nexus 10 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    who is fasting today ????

    I've been struggling too Denise. I hate how a change in my routine does that. Sent from my Nexus 10 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    Christmas challenge

    Really struggling to get back into the swing of the things after my holidays. Hopefully will have a loss to report on Friday. Sent from my Nexus 10 using MiniMins.com mobile app
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    Getting my mojo back!

    I'm still here Spangly lol. Like a bad penny :) Having a bit of success with JUDDD, but I'm now on holiday, so no following any plan for me :o But I'll be back in the swing of things next week ;););)
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    who is fasting today ????

    I'm having mulligatawny soup and lots of water today :)
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat has been cancelled for Saturday :( Might see if I can fit in a zumba class instead.
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Very jealous about your veg. I'm hoping that next year will be productive once the building site becomes a garden agsin lol. You'll find the difference in commute will have such a positive impact. I've got a new job and the difference in commute is just fantastic. Love it :-)
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Goodness how strange. I have huge calves so I empathise. And tiny ankles. What's that all about?? Grrr
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Wow! Impressive to start with. Wish I hadnt bothered working mine out lol. Different Combat class tonight. Managed an earlier one. New instructor to me and I really enjoyed the class. Shoulders are starting to feel sore as I really went for it :)
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    Salad the easy way

    Good luck! Will be interesting to hear how you get on :)
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    who is fasting today ????

    Hmmm, tricky day. Fasting and my kitchen is getting ripped out tomorrow. Will only have microwave from Monday to Wednesday, I think. So lots of cooking stuff that can be nuked as OH is packing up the kitchen around me lol. Is it bedtime yet??
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    What was your highest %age body fat Gina?
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    Christmas challenge

    I have changed my weigh in day! 2.9lbs lost :) Slinkyson 90lbs (12lbs lost 78lbs to go) 2012willdoit 50lbs (33lbs lost 17 to go) Carrot_tit 20lbs (0lbs lost 20lbs to go) Debbi8489 28lbs (2.9lbs lost 25.1lbs to go)
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    who is fasting today ????

    336 is very low...I couldnt do that lol. I'm drinking loads of water and doing a menu plan for next week. Hurrah for eating tomorrow :)
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    JUDDD 2.0 The Return

    Hi LW Hope you and Mr L are coping OK. It sounds very scary D x
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I've got a polar too, although mine doesnt work anymore :( My averages are: Combat 500 Zumba 500 Attack 500 Pump 380 Really miss checking my HRM. Very disappointing that I only got about a year out of it. Wow! Thats v impressive Gina.
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    who is fasting today ????

    Yeah, I think that is the best idea. I was gutted that I was 0.7lb up on Monday...even after a DD on Sunday :( How many cals do you have on a ID?
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I do 3 combat classes, 1 pump, 1 balance and 1 zumba :-) I have to be careful with some of the combat tracks with my knee. I'm not even sure how I injured myself. Possibly trying too hard at combat :-( Plus the extra weight I'm carrying isnt helping...There are spin classes at my gym, but I've...
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    Getting my mojo back!

    I love the festival spangly, but trying to get on with normality is really difficult lol. I dont work near the city centre, so its ok for me. You must have got such a fright with your husband's fall. I'd missed that you were having pains. I hope you get to the bottom of it soon. I think that...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Just googled grit cardio! Goodness, I dont think that my knees could cope with that lol.
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    who is fasting today ????

    Do you fast Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays stripedsocks? If so, when do you weigh in?
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    Christmas challenge

    0.7lb ON for me :( Slinkyson 90lbs (12lbs lost 78lbs to go) 2012willdoit 50lbs (33lbs lost 17 to go) Carrot_tit 20lbs (0lbs lost 20lbs to go) Debbi8489 28lbs (0lbs lost 28.7lbs to go)
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    who is fasting today ????

    I'm fasting today as well stripedsocks. I'm not too hungry as I ate a lot yesterday. So far, I've had two bacon medallions, half a tomato and six mushrooms, all dried fried in the pan together. I've made the mega low calorie delicious shepherds pie for dinner and got ahead of myself and made a...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    The problem here is that the local authority changed the terms and conditions for the instructors. Since then, more than half of them walked out and there is absolutely no cover whatsoever. So I'll need to complain. Havent done Attack for ages. My poor knees certainly couldnt cope. However...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I'm just outside Edinburgh and I'm a member of the local authority gym. As well as offering packages, they do drop in too. I'm looking for somewhere around Liverpool as we go there quite regularly, but no joy in finding a 'pay as you go' type gym. We also go to Penrith regularly, and I can pay...
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    JUDDD/IF Newbie Or Weight Loss Has Stalled This May Be For You!!

    Very useful. Thanks for that LW :)
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Thanks for that Baileygirl. Looks like you need to have a monthly membership and that isnt any good to me. I need somewhere that I can just dip in and out off :) Was meant to be back at Combat last night, but surprise, surprise, the instructor cancelled yet again and no replacement. I will...
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    Christmas challenge

    Oooh, good idea! I'll go for 2 stones. Its maybe not achievable, but I'll give it a good go! Slinkyson 90lbs (12lbs lost 78lbs to go) 2012willdoit 50lbs (32lbs lost 18 to go) Carrot_tit 20lbs (0lbs lost 20lbs to go) Debbi8489 28lbs (0lbs lost 28lbs to go)
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    Hello everyone

    Thanks guys. I think I am more following JUDD, rather than 5:2 now. I think this will be better for me. Too much temptation to eat what I fancy on a non fast day :) xx
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Which gym do you go to Baileygirl? Just spotted your location. OH is from Huyton and I've never found anywhere nearby that does Combat or Pump at the weekend.
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    Hi folks

    Thank you :)
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    Hi folks

    I did thanks, although I ended up fasting on my actual birthday which was Sunday. This was OK as we went out on Friday and I had prosecco and nibbles with Mum and the aunties and SIL on Saturday :)
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    Hi folks

    2lbs lost this week. I'm happy with that, as I went a bit overboard at the weekend with birthday celebrations. I think this way of eating suits me :)
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    Getting my mojo back!

    As you know Spangly, I live in Scotland. Nae chance of me enjoying any nice weather lol. What is that again? Festival has just started so we went to a show on Friday. DD has just moved out so she had me round for dinner tonight and took me to the pictures. Aw, she's such a sweetie. Who needs...
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    3lb loss in first week!

    Woo hoo!!! Well done! xx
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    Hello everyone

    Hi oneday and Lozzie You two are very much in the swing of things. How are you finding it? What do you do on your non fast days? Do you follow some kind of plan/count calories?
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    Hi folks

    Hello I started the 5:2 yesterday. I think that this maybe the plan for me! I did LighterLife two years ago and lost 6 stones. I'm struggling with 'eating normally' and want to get back to my target. Annoyingly, I've got a knee injury at the moment, so I cant do any of my exercise classes. I...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I'm missing my Combat so much. I've got a knee injury at the moment and struggling to walk, never mind anything else :(
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Your weight loss/gain story is so like mine. Indeed. I've decided to give the 5:2 plan a go. I think its easier to stick to than packs. Although I cant quite understand why I managed to stick to the packs and not cheat one teeny bit for 6 months and now I cant even stick to the packs for a...
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Hiya Yes have been doing loads of exercise, but unfortunately loads of eating rubbish. The maths dont add up :-( Anyhoo I just have to get on with it. I've got about 35lbs to get to target. Fed up of losing the same stone over and over again. I've got very sore knees at the moment. Having to...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I love the new combat! Definitely stick with it :-)
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Hi Spangly Any more news on the dog front? I'm struggling to type as my boy is stretched out on my lap. I cant really remember life before him! You know, as I was reading and catching up with your diary and it seems like we're all in the same boat, maybe its the 'official' weekly weigh in that...
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi all Thats me completed w8. I'm a bit behind schedule but I'm fine with that. Week 9 awaits gulp! I might have to invest in some new trainers. My shins and achilles were sore throughout todays run and I've been fine until now. How is everyone else?
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Completed Week 8, run 1 today. I dropped the pace a little and that helped.
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Thats good to hear Party Girl, thanks :) Finished C25K Week 7. Its not been easy, but onwards and upwards.
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    Exante Exercisers

    Hi folks Actually, I've started to re-feed. Last Wednesday, I was struggling to finish my class, so I decided to start eating again. So today was C25K w7, r2. (25 minutes of running) and then BodyCombat. I'll know all about it tomorrow lol
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Well done CharlieMo! You're definitely faster than me! I covered a smidgen over 4k in 35 mins on Friday, which was my w6, r3. Completed w7, r2. Another difficult run. I keep thinking that if I stick at it, then it'll get easier. It will, wont it?
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    Exante Exercisers

    Rest day today - only walked the dog for an hour ;)
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    Exante Exercisers

    Yesterday - BodyPump, BodyBalance Today - C25K, w7, r1, BodyCombat
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Doh!!!! That'll be 15 minutes per mile then, ha ha ha. I almost cracked the 14 minutes per mile. Down to 14.07 today, yay!! But you're right. And on my podcast today, Laura reminded me that its not about speed, its about endurance. It was flipping difficult today, not sure why. Possibly a...
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    What speed are you running at? I'm averaging just under 15 miles per minute. I'm sure I could actually WALK faster lol. Anyway, onwards and upwards. Heading off to do Week 7 Run 1. I'm sunburnt (I really should know better by now!) and have various aches from doing a BodyPump class for the...
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    Exante Exercisers

    WTG Shrimp! Completed C25K Week 6 :) It would be a normal week without a class at the gym being cancelled and it happened yesterday! So no Zumba last night :(
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Morning all Finished week 6, yay! I found run 3 easier than run 2 which is bizarre. I use the nhs choices podcasts, but also runningpal to gauge my speed, distance etc. I also have my heart rate monitor lol. I find that it takes me a good 10 minutes to get into my stride. Then, usually when...
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    Getting my mojo back!

    How has your bank holiday weekend been Spangly?
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    Exante Exercisers

    Week 6, run 1 done - yay! BodyCombat at 7.30
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Week 6, run 1 done - yay!
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    Total Solution: Weekly Losses- please contribute :P

    Whoop whoop! 2.6lbs this week. Total 15lbs and currently weighing 12 13.9 lol
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Morning everyone Week 6, run 1 today. I'm waiting for my mum and nephew to pop in for a visit, then I'll go for my run. How is everyone feeling today? :)
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi BL How are you this lovely Sunday?
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    Exante Exercisers

    Combat was cancelled on Wednesday....grrr. Quite cross about that as I could have gone to another one if I'd known in time. C25K week 5 run 3 today - which was a 20 minute run - then Zumba for 45 mins Combat tomorrow :)
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Yay!!! Well done Charlie. I completed week 5 run 3 today. Felt gooooooood!!! lol I'm on the laptop, so can actually see where you are Gary. Not that far from me, in wet Midlothian...although the sun shone today :)
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    Exante Exercisers

    Ha ha, not quite lucky you then? I'm couch to 5k w5 r2 tonight, then off to BodyCombat. The sun is shining. This makes me very happy x
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Gary - where do you live? Always nice soft surfaces for me to run on. But then we get so much rain :-( Charlie - just do it! Trust the programme ;-) I'm heading home now. Will get my trainers on and get out while the sun is shining, yay.
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi Lisa Jump right in lol. I did half of the programme last May/June and then gave it up when I got a puppy! Wish I'd have stuck at it. However I'm giving it another go and so far so good. I do have to grit my teeth at times and just get on with it. Week 5 run 2 tonight. I can't remember...
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    You still around Sammy? x
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    Exante Exercisers

    So today was Couch to 5k Week 5, Run 1. I heading off to BodyCombat in a bit.
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Very interesting thoughts there. I dont have a creative bone in my body. Must be very difficult not to channel your creativity, I think.
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    Total Solution: Weekly Losses- please contribute :P

    Hi folks 2.5 lbs off this week...hoping to get under 13s next week :)
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hiya Week 5 Run 1 completed, thankfully before the storm starts lol
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi Charlie My week's been fine...I found Friday's run more difficult. Dont know why. How did the 20 min run go? Gulp! Had forgotten about that!!
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    Exante Exercisers

    I'm so cross about our local authority gym. I've paid for an annual membership in advance and then have cancelled loads of classes! I had to go to the other side of the county last night to go to a different gym. Grrrr. Anyway, my hamstrings are a bit sore today, but actually I'm ok. Unless I...
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    Exante Exercisers

    Hi folks Busy day today. I'm doing the C25K, but I've not done any for nearly two weeks. Repeating week 4. So I did Week 4 Run 1 today, walked the dog (just the once), OH did the rest and went to BodyCombat. Probably wont be able to walk tomorrow lol. How's everyone else doing? Debbi x
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Yep...I'm just heading out to do BodyCombat. Feeling very pleased with myself for going out earlier :) Enjoy your night off!
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Week four, run one (again! lol). The running itself was fine, but the weather must have been the very worst that I have ever run in. I had to change into my jammies when I got home, I got absolutely soaked through. Of course, the sun is now shining brightly, grrrr!!!! I just cant run on a...
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    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi BL Thought I'd pop in and say hello. Like everyone else, I'm struggling with my weight. Back on the packs. I'm using Exante. Cheap and cheerful, thats me lol/ Debbi xx
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi folks I've been MIA for the past few weeks. I should have started week 5, but when I went out to do the run, I hadnt downloaded the run, doh!!! So I repeated week 4 for another run. I havent been out again since. The weather is dreadful at the moment. I took the dog out earlier and really...
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Morning Spangly, how was your weekend? I am sick of this messing around. Not sticking to the packs, nibbling on little bits that I shouldnt have *sigh* So refocus time.
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Its a huge achievement to break through the BMI of 30. Well done!! Ok so I've just completed w3. The last minute of the last run did seem to go on forever! It seems unlikely that I'll be running for 20 mins soon, but I did it last year so I know I can do it. Starting w4 tomorrow. How are you...
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    Exante Exercisers

    Not updated for a few days. So... Thursday - Balance Friday - C25K, w3 r3 (yay!!) Sunday - Attack (Combat cancelled :-() Plus walking Dougal twice a day.
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    Yay! Well done you! x
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    Getting my mojo back!

    I'm sure you're not spherical! Are you into the swing of things yet? I've been back on the packs for 2 weeks now. Feels weird that I did it for so long before and now every day is a struggle. Never mind, every day is a step closer to goal. How are you feeling?
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Attack this morning instead of Combat as the Sunday teacher has now left. I definitely prefer Combat! Lol
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    Exante Exercisers

    Day 2, Week 3 of Couch to 5k today. The last minute of the plan is the longest minute in the world lol. Also did BodyCombat. Looking forward to Balance tomorrow night.
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    Are you doing any exercise Sammy? That might make a difference?
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I'm cross!! I go to our local council gym and I just renewed my membership at the beginning of April. They were doing a special, 12 months for the price of 9, so I did that. Now they have changed the terms and conditions for the gym staff, some of them are leaving. My Monday Balance class is...
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    muay thai track is awful. Makes me want to puke at the end lol.
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    Exante Exercisers

    Tomorrow is my rest day...other than walking Dougal which I do twice a day for a good 20-30 minutes each time. Its good exercise as its quite a hilly walk. My bum gets a good work out lol.
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    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Not that keen on the latest Combat release - except for the Americano track, I love that :)
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    Exante Exercisers

    Thanks Mere...just got the dog to walk now :)
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    I just finished R1 W3, yay! Good luck and well done on your weight loss so far. Thats brilliant!
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    Exante Exercisers

    Wow Mere, thst sounds like incredibly hard work! I gave kettle bells a go a few years ago and struggled with the 2kg, I think it was. Did my first run of week 3 c25k and then BodyBalance. It was hard, but feel so much better for it :-) xx
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    I guess I just need to relearn the lessons. I think I'm going to work through my LL books for more support. Try to work out why I feel the need to stuff myself. Far too much rebellious child going on... Have a good day folks xx
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    Total Solution: Weekly Losses- please contribute :P

    Whoop whoop! Week 1 8.5lbs down!
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    We're all pretty much in the same boat, I think. I lost 6 stones with LL from July 2011 to Jan 2012. I've been messing about since last August *sigh* Anyway, although I've regained almost 50lbs, I'm so much fitter. Which is really scary in some ways, because if I wasnt exercising then how much...
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    Exante Exercisers

    I'm not particularly great at BodyBalance, but I always feel better having done it. I havent heard of bodysculpt, powerhoop or powerplate. They sound very interesting :) Couch to 5k does what it says on the tin :) It takes you from the couch to running 5kms in 9 weeks. Its quite incredible. I...
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    Exante Exercisers

    I love it! I do 2 classes a week. Unfortunately, the time of the 3rd class doesnt fit into my schedule :( I do Zumba and balance too. I've also re-started the Couch to 5k programme. Just finished week 2, yay! x
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    Exante Exercisers

    Hi folks BodyCombat for me this morning - 495 calories :)
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    Got to goal... then messed up and put half of it back on

    Hi Sammy Your story is quite similar to mine (only I'm not getting married lol). My WI is tomorrow - hopefully I'll have lost 8lbs ish. I'm not injured though. Just didnt learn the lesson :) Thanks for the link the Runs for Cookies jael001. Very interesting!
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    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Is anyone still doing C25K? I've started from the beginning again. Just finished Week 2. Yay!
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Hi Spangly Is that you back home? Happy birthday megs xx
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    Getting my mojo back!

    Spangly, how do you do the red ticks?
  127. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Morning Spangly You were up early for a Sunday! Mind you, asbo dog woke me up at 3am and I only got back to sleep at 6am grrr. Its my only day off this week too! I'll investigate that author. Any help I can get is most welcome lol. I was struck by something you said. About looking at non...
  128. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Hi Spangly Thats me just back from my hols. Glad to see that you are well into the swing of things now. I am a big fat blob. Starting on exante packs tomorrow...also back to work tomorrow, which makes life easier. Need to plan in my exercise now. Are you still swimming? Debbi xx
  129. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Evening all Hi Jodie *waves* Nice to see you :) Busy day today. BodyCombat this morning then tidying and sorting for the rest of the day. Nipped out to the shops for a wee while and treated myself to a new lipstick to cheer myself up. I'm about to head of to bed soon. Nice short day tomorrow...
  130. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Waa!!!I forgot that I had thigh gap *sob* So, hows it going so far spangly et al? I decided to start the packs yesterday. I am so huge and so bloated its disgusting. But! Still 3 stones lighter than my heaviest. There was a time when I would have been happy to be 14 stones, never mind 13 and a...
  131. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Morning all Still on holiday here :-) We're at Mums about to have brunch. We did walk down with the dog. Only around 3000 steps, far less than I thought. Once we get back, I'm planning on taking the decs down. And I still need to menu plan!! Lol Hi sweet as chocolate, I'm around the same...
  132. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Zumba is supposed to be good fun, although I've never been. I think my leisure centre do it on a Friday night. I went to BodyCombat today for the first time in weeks. It was horrible, could just feel all my fat jiggling about. Yuck. I need to schedule my fitness classes now. While I'm on...
  133. Debbi8489

    Getting my mojo back!

    Hi Spangly, my lovely twin!! I know exactly where you are coming from! Weighed myself today, wished I hadnt. I'd had breakfast, water and 2 coffees, fully clothed with jeans on and I'm 40lbs over my target weight. Even allowing 5lbs for the clothes and time of day etc, still 2 and a half stones...
  134. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Hi folks Looks like we're all struggling a bit. I havent been 100% yesterday or today. Chomping on biscuits of all things *sigh* I need to order more packs. I'm going to check the prices of both Exante and Slim and Save. I think I prefer Slim and Save. I also like the fact that its 4 packs...
  135. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Oh, update please on the doggie situation!! My Westie gets on very well with my aunt's German Shepherd. She also has a Westie. He looks after the little dogs :) My boy is curled up at my feet with his snout in one of my slippers. He looks so cute, I dont want to move him and wake him lol. Was...
  136. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    This is so me! Yay!!!! Bizarrely enough, I decided to try a pair of work size 12s on, just to see how far I had to go. To my amazement, they fitted! I still have 22lbs to go. Good luck with your work stuff x
  137. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Actually, the girl that wears them is an instructor in Pump and Attack, but not Combat as she loves it so much (??) I've been skiving pump for ages. I went on Friday, so that was me doing the latest release I think. But then on Sunday, the instructor did quite an old release. No matter, both...
  138. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Another 3lbs for me...delighted with that. Thanks fayfe for the colourful update. Much nicer :) fayfe - 14bs to lose 4lbs lost 10lbs to go vicky84 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go princesskat -14lbs to lose 8.4lbs lost 5.6lbs to go jelly2010 -14lbs to lose 8.2 lost 5.8lb to go muffin2012...
  139. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Not with my legs they're not lol. However, I finally know what you two are talking about re the brand of shorts. 2 guys and 1 of the girls wear them in Combat.
  140. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Evening folks Plodding away...I'm very very cold. Clearly well into ketosis now. Brrrrr. I've actually moved over to slim and save packs. I used up the exante packs first...I had bought them for DD, but she didnt use them. I've got about another weeks worth of packs left. Not sure what to do...
  141. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat on Wednesday...love it, love it, love it But you would never catch me in a pair of shorts lol.
  142. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Morning all First weigh in and I'm 9lbs down! Yay! So glad that I stuck to it 100% when I was tempted by peanuts last night ;) Stripey - I do BodyCombat and BodyPump. I'd also recommend the C25K programme. I nearly completed it, but then I got a puppy! So until I can train my little asbo pup...
  143. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Do you have some updating on your goals to do ;) I've had to google 67kgs so I know what you're talking about lol. So, a smiggen over 10 and a half stone? Brilliant!! Well done you Spangly, you gorgeous young thing. Btw, my OH is 8 years younger. I am a total craddle snatcher ha ha
  144. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Day 5 and I'm well into the swing of things. Not interested in snacking, thankfully. Personally, I find it a very slippy slope that is far too easy to slide down. I'm not enjoying feeling the cold. I'm about to pop a hot water bottle in my bed so it'll be nice and toasty when I go to bed soon...
  145. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Grr on mobile!! As for the piercings, I'm rather conservative (although definitely with a small c). I'm not a fan. Not keen on tattoos either. But you do what you want. As my Mum always used to say, you're big enough and ugly enough to make your own decisions. Actually that's quite a nasty...
  146. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Lol, you're so young you think in kgs! I have no idea how much that is, but can tell that you're thrilled. Well done you! As for the piercings
  147. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Day 4 and I'm 100% :-) I think the keto fairy has arrived. Feels quicker than last time. Sneaky wi this morning and I've lost almost 5lbs. Don't you just love VLCDs :-)
  148. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Grrrr, went to Combat tonight but it ended up being Attack! Seeing as I hadnt done an Attack class for weeks, I wasnt very impressed. They just dont seem to have the cover for Combat, but they do for Pump and Attack. Not impressed *sulks*
  149. Debbi8489

    October Challenge Anybody?

    Hi folks I'm going to join in to if I may :) Hi Pinkie, happy birthday sweetie sxx fayfe -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go vicky84 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go princesskat -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go jelly2010 -14lbs to lose 0lbs lost 14lbs to go muffin2012 -14lbs to lose...
  150. Debbi8489

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    I am very well thanks. I lost my Nana in June so there was a lot of comfort eating going on. Scary how easy it was to fall into that trap. We got a puppy soon after, a little rescue boy, who is as cute as a button. He takes up a lot of my time & my C25K training went out of the window. So...
  151. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Hi, on my phone on my lunch break. I'll check out the exante page, maybe a thread there would suit for our meandering?
  152. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I believe with pump that you continue to burn calories after the class? So I average 500 cals or so in Combat and Attack, but only 350ish in Pump. But the trainer said that you continue to burn cals after class which you dont get with the other two.
  153. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Hi Pinkie :princess: Yep, my stats are correct. I updated them today. I kinda lost the plot in June on holiday and have been struggling to get the stone/stone and a half off that I put on. Then I just went crazy and couldnt stop eating. So here we are, 34lbs up. But as I know from previous...
  154. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I never know any of the songs used lol. I thought Swagger Jagger was JLo's Get On The Floor, as those are the only lyrics that I heard for the first couple of times. Quite liking this new Combat release, but its very fast. Havent done the new Pump yet as I've been skiving, bad!!
  155. Debbi8489

    My spangly low carb odyssey

    Hi Spangly (and Pinkie ;)) So this is where your hanging out these days :) Good to see you battling and managing. Which is more than can be said for me...never mind.
  156. Debbi8489

    Blonde Logic's Stream of Consciousness/Diary

    Hi BL...another bad penny that's bad :) I kinda lost the plot a while ago and didnt reign things in when I should have. Hey ho...its all a learning curve eh?
  157. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Sunshine? What is that exactly? I have forgotten...difficult to believe it is the height of summer. I have yet to walk the dog without wellies!!! Still mooching around, still struggling. Will it always be like this, I wonder?
  158. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Yup, that's me ;) I had to ask a man to lift my squat weight up for me as I just cant lift them up anymore. I got a row from the teacher. Apparently, if I cant lift it myself, then I shouldnt be squatting it! lol I think this release is really hard going on the calves, more so than previous...
  159. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Lol, OK. Will try to post one here. if not, will stick on my profile :) I'm glad your meal with Mum went well. It was my nephew's birthday tea yesterday. I succumbed to Mum's lovely buffet *sigh*
  160. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Bizarre!! Maybe we scare the men off ha ha. Combat and Pump this morning. I cant tell you enough how much I'm loving Combat. Unfortunately, my gym only does 3 classes a week and one of those is Friday morning when I'm working. I need to source some more classes, I think. I'm absolutely...
  161. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Afternoon everyone How is the weekend going?
  162. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    There's more men go to Pump at my gym. Lots of couples, actually. Only a couple of guys go to Combat and none to Attack. I dont know why its like that. I think you need to be quite co-ordinated for Attack. I usually make a mess of it at some point lol. Puppy is sooooooo cute. Love him to bits :)
  163. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Good thanks :D Bored with losing the same stone over and over again lol. But, I've lost 4.5lbs so far (WI in Sat) so it shouldnt take me too long. Bit disappointing as I lost a stone in a week just before my holidays. Hey ho. We have a new addition to the family. Dougal, our gorgeous little...
  164. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Goodness Libby, you've certainly been through the mill. Its lovely that you've met a decent man and have a baby after the crap of being cheated on. Welcome back xx
  165. Debbi8489

    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz How have you been today? I'm in my stride. I had an exante pack last night - tomato and basil - I thought it was rank rotten. A friend gave me some exante packs which have been hanging around the house for months. I'll try the mushroom tomorrow, I think. I've ordered some slim and save...
  166. Debbi8489

    Julz Management, here we go!

    Feel better today. The size 14 trousers that I had to buy when I got back from hols are too loose, yay! Back into my size 12s. Might try my skinny jeans on in the morning. I think I've lost 4lbs already and I feel soooo much better. I'm thinking that I'm going to get some slim n save packs. They...
  167. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    None of our problems are solved by food, but it doesnt feel like that at the time. Actually, even when I was comfort eating due to grief, I knew it wasnt helping. I found it very difficult to break the pattern.
  168. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I'm too old for Step, gina. I dont usually say that, but in this case, I'm prepared to make an exception lol. Combat yesterday and again on Wednesday. We have just got a puppy, so I'll be around the house a bit more, rather than at the gym every night ;)
  169. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Well done Misssomerset. Its a great feeling :) I've been MIA for a while, but thats me now into Week 7. I'll be doing Week 7 Run2 tomorrow. Bring it on!!
  170. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    None of the instructors do it, but they encourage us to do it. The only one that did it was another instructor who was in the class and she was laughing away lol.
  171. Debbi8489

    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz I'm sorry to hear you're not doing great. But its good to hear that your new job is going well and that your colleagues are supportive. Are you popping in on Saturdays or attending a group? Maybe its the group you need? You have a plan to go forward, so thats good. As for making the...
  172. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I thought it was just me struggling as I'm not long back from my holidays!! lol Loving the new combat "I'm sexy and I know it" I've really got into combat and wished I'd started it sooner.
  173. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Hi Spangly How are you missus? :) Been MIA for soooo long. Hope you're doing OK Debbi xx
  174. Debbi8489

    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz How did the new job go? Goodness, we are so similiar. I have put on a stone too (well, it was about 20lbs, I've managed to get 6lbs off). Did you go to your Mgt group today? Debbi xx
  175. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Hi folks Realised that I havent dropped by for ages!! I'm back on the packs for a couple of weeks. I put weight on during my holidays and then came back to my Nan dying. So I've lost 4lbs, but its not fast enough lol. Just a stone or so to lose, wont take too long. I've also done loads of...
  176. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I think the shock absorbers are worth every penny ;) I take a large cup size, so need the support. They're fine to take off, its getting them on and fastened that I struggle with lol. Btw, way to go katoof! Only just spotted your stats! Amazing!!!
  177. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat and Pump today. I got a new shock absorber bra, so I really went for it. I was purple by the end of class lol.
  178. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Aw, thats a shame that things close early. I know what you mean, I like my own space and time as well. Can you get some shopping done ;) I'm almost done on Total. I've only got tomorrow and then I'll be re-introducing food on Saturday. I'm very much looking forward to it. I should be below 10...
  179. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat last night, Attack tonight. Really starting to get to grips with Combat and enjoying it! Attack was exhausting.
  180. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    I could only manage 45 seconds in Week 1. Now I can managed 90 seconds ok I did think that the weather would be better, but I just throw on my thermals and a hat and so far, so good :) Wow! Brave :)
  181. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    I know...it was -5 on Sunday night :( Did you start Week 2? I've just completed W2R2. I cant say I enjoyed it, but I do get a great deal of satisfaction :)
  182. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Hmmm, I dont know if 'enjoy' is the correct word. I get a huge amount of satisfaction from it, but I do find it hard going. I keep chanting to myself 'bikini body, bikini body' and that keeps me going lol. Your blog is great! Fab name ;) I'm not a huge drinker (surprisingly, given my...
  183. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    About 12 miles South of Edinburgh. Its fairly rare for us (in May that is), thankfully! My parents are staying with my sister in Brisbane at the moment. They are due back next Saturday...I'm too scared to tell them...they might not want to come back lol. No snow today thankfully. But I feel...
  184. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    How are we doing folks? I'm almost up to date with my housework. Taking a break to catch up on some online chat :) I was out nice and early this morning. It doesnt apear to be a public holiday here. The kids are at school and DD was at uni to hand in a submission. I dropped her off and then hit...
  185. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Me too Njay :) I had to wait for the snow to stop before I went out though. Wasnt expecting that in May!!
  186. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hello all I'm about to do Week 1, Run 3. I'm really positive about this. For the first time in my life, I think that I can actually do this!!!
  187. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Hey guys Well, its not been a great couple of days for me. I have been eating. Dried fruits, nuts, cheese and pickled onions. Not great at all. I have no idea why I am doing it. Perhaps because I'm sooooo close to target? Am I rebelling? Hmmm, well, I'm only on Total til next Friday. I'll start...
  188. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    You're most welcome. I hope you get some more nice surprises :) I missed Combat last night, I was just so exhausted. However, I managed Attack tonight. I'm not sure why, but our instructor missed out the running track and did an extra (new?) abs track. I managed it fine...really pleased as I've...
  189. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    PS I havent done the Assertiveness module, but am very tempted to go and get it out now :)
  190. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Wow Spangly! Big decision made then. So what are your plans now? Are you going to stick with sns now and then move onto low carb? Or just move onto low carb now?
  191. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    How come you've got so much? Could you bear to do lite for a couple of weeks? It wouldnt be such a waste then? Of course it is, doh! Well, my lovely, thoughtful partner has built my additional raised bed tonight. Its 4 feet by 4 feet, so perfect for square foot gardening! I am still utterly...
  192. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I missed my Combat and Pump at the weekend as I was on a training course. Combat tomorrow night. I've started the C25K programme. I thought my fitness was ok with all the classes that I do...er naw! Really struggled to run a minute. That might be because I'm doing a VLCD, but maybe because I'm...
  193. Debbi8489

    C25K .... Overture and beginners please!

    Hi guys Some really encouraging stuff here for me. I started Week One, Day One yesterday, following the nhs podcasts, thanks to someone on here for suggesting it. I hadnt managed to download the podcasts prior to my run (no one in the house to help me!!), so I havent listened to it. What I...
  194. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Oooooh an azada! It sounds more like a flower? I have very heavy, clay soil too. However, I decided just to build raised beds and buy soil to top up...I'm all for an easy life :) I cant think what sns stands for? I get exactly what you mean about not wanting to venture out again. I got home at...
  195. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Spangly, are you paying £15 per week to attend group sessions? Like you, I assumed that the membership fee that was paid up front, allowed you to attend group sessions? I do think that is a bit naughty. I dont necessarily have a problem with your councellor yo-yoing, but I do have a problem with...
  196. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Evening all How is everyone this evening? I'm coping on Total so far...the large loss definately helps! Today I started the Couch to 5k programme. I think I may be crazy. However, I was talking to a personal trainer who recommended running to help tighten and tone up. My legs are certainly...
  197. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    A locum LLC can cover for a short period of time, up to 3 weeks I think (I really should know!!). So its a fairly intensive training weekend, 9-5 both days. So my LLC will ask me if I can cover certain sessions and I get paid to facilitate them. She also has an Associate LLC, who has her own...
  198. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I havent done BodyStep and I dont plan to find a class to give it a go ;) Again, I had to retire permanently from Step. Its just too harsh on my calves lol. I've missed a few classes this week due to being completely knackered! However, I managed Attack last night and Pump tonight. I'm working...
  199. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Technical question - how come my photo doesnt show in posts, but it does if I look at my profile?
  200. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Evening all Thanks bluesunflower...I didnt actually think about the fact that I'm not 'overweight' anymore. Yay! I'm chuckling away at the Edinburgh weather. Aye, that'll be about right ;) Where do you live? Rosieposie and Debs, how are you both getting on? Spangly, I'm with you there sister...
  201. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    I've watched the first 30 minutes and there is a bit too much chemistry for me...however, very interesting stuff. I've got another interesting read, which I got free with my Bodyfit mag this month. Its by Michael Pollan and its called Food Rules. I think I might track down other books that he...
  202. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Evening all Yes Spangly, I'm an Edinburgh girl, born and bred, although I actually live in Penicuik now. No point in putting that in my profile or no one would know where it was lol. There's so much to see and do in Edinburgh. Your girls would love it, but you know that :) So, naughty weigh in...
  203. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Oooh thanks for that Deb. I'll have a look at that in a bit. Btw, did you catch The Bridge last night? I have recorded it :) So, I stayed on the packs. Went to a lovely little French resturarant and got them to make up a vegetable soup pack for me ;) I havent stopped all weekend. Came in from...
  204. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    And I'm STILL blooming hungry!!!
  205. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Thanks bluesunflower, not for me then. I feel very strongly that I/we need to take responsibility for my/our actions.
  206. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    OMG! You are a complete machine, woman! I did OK at combat last night...struggling with some of the kicks, but I'll master it! Not great at Attack tonight. I've pulled something in my calf and had to retire from the class. Boo!!
  207. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Evening all Well, still hungry, still waiting on my keto fairy to visit. Still tired lol. I'm sure I'll wake up tomorrow bursting with energy and raring to go! I was at BodyAttack tonight and I strained something :( Had to retire early *sigh* I've had my bath, slathered myself with body oil and...
  208. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Combat tonight for me. I'm hoping I'll get more used to the moves this evening :)
  209. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Oh dear Spangly, I'm not sure what to suggest. Why did you have the temptation box in the car? I'm not sure that would be a good idea for me. I dont think I could cope. I dont need anymore challenges! Do you need a wine rack in the house? Do you have a garage you could store it in? Or elsewhere...
  210. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    I meant to say earlier Juju...you'll break through that 40 BMI this week. Yay!!
  211. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Hi folks Well, not wet and windy here for a nice change! Its seems to be everywhere else!! Bluesunflower - OK, line drawn for you. Have you been doing any extra reading? Just trying to think what would help you? Ha! Can you tell I'm a rescuer as well as a people pleaser? Spangly - glad to...
  212. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Can you lift the 50kgs onto your shoulders? I dont think I could...in fact, I know I couldnt! I'm doing 20kgs at the moment for squats and I think it would be a struggle to lift anything heavier. In one class, I was struggling to lift the 20kgs for the lunges and one of the guys in the class...
  213. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Morning all! Spangly, I need to take you to task over the highlighted bit. Gee, thats hiding your light under a bushel! How much lighter are you than 2 years ago? Almost 5 stone! 29% of your bodyweight! You are 'normal' BMI wise. I know that you want to lose more weight and thats fine...but...
  214. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    I think you should have a look at 'Adore Yourself Slim' Spangly. I'm having a wee chuckle to myself about your hubby getting you flowers. I couldnt tell you the last time OH bought me flowers. I tried to nag him last week, but no joy lol. If I want flowers, I buy them myself!! I know exactly...
  215. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    That doesnt sound good Gina. Its not good when you want to do something, but your body isnt able to. I felt like that last week. Well, 2nd time at Combat this morning. I'm liking this class. I was struggling a bit, as I pulled a calf muscle on Wednesday at Step, but I enjoyed it. I've booked in...
  216. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Afternoon guys Day 2 is going well so far. I was at the gym this morning and did an hour of BodyCombat and an hour of BodyPump. We are watching the Scottish Cup Semi Final at the moment. Its going to be a Super Sunday will all the games that are on today. So far, my team is winning...this is...
  217. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I think I started off with 2.5kgs for warm up, chest, back. Went down to 2kgs for triceps, biceps and shoulders. Upped to 5kgs for squats and lunges. I'm now up to 3.5kgs for warm up and chest. 6kgs for back, 10kgs for squats and lunges. I've only managed to increase to 2.5kg for triceps and...
  218. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Very, very true Spangly! Hi everyone :waves: Sorry I've been MIA. I'm not quite sure where the time goes. Anyway, I'm back and on the packs. Went to class this morning. I've been steadily putting on and putting on. I had made the decision to go back on the packs today, so had probably gone a...
  219. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Not a clue Gina...could have been anything lol.
  220. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Yep, that's what I thought...it doesnt really make sense. That reminds me, Gina was talking about using a heart rate monitor and I was thinking about getting one. I may need to speak nicely to OH ;) I do Balance and I think it gets easier. Its seems like a good idea to have Balance after...
  221. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    I do a mixture bluesunflower. I do BodyPump, BodyAttack, BodyCombat, BodyBalance and a Legs, Bums and Tums class. Sometimes I do a Step class if I can fit it in. I was the opposite from you. I did those classes while in abstinence as well. Felt brilliant and full of energy lol. I do find it a...
  222. Debbi8489

    Yesterday, I was wearing...

    Well done nzmegs :bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss::bliss: Go you!!! And well done on reaching target! xx
  223. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Legs, bums and tums this morning (my only non Les Mills class) followed by Balance. I havent done balance for ages and struggled with parts of it. Does anyone use myfitnessspal to track their eating/excercise? I'm really surprised that the Les Mills classes arent automatically in the database...
  224. Debbi8489

    Refocus group - all welcome!

    I wish I'd lost a further 7lbs, but with us going on holiday, it seemed the right decision at the time. Anyhow, I keep telling myself I'm under 11 and a half stone...its not drastic stuff! This from the girl who couldnt get under 15 stones for years!!!! LOL Well, its only the 2nd of the month...
  225. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    :giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle::giggle: Brilliant! Well I had my first Combat class this morning. It was OK, difficult to judge on the first session. I think I will like it, but I prefer Attack.
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    Refocus group - all welcome!

    Hi folks Well, I'm in...I want to lose 10lbs. I dont think its realistic to target this as a loss in April, as I'm now completely off the packs. I'll aim for 7lbs I think. I'm going to continue going to mgt class and getting weighed on a Saturday morning. Other than that, my plan is to be...
  227. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Yes! :D
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    Eatlikeabird's Diary

    Sounds like a good idea Spangly. I'm back to loosing ways, thankfully. 1.5lbs, not brilliant when you're used LLT losses, but it'll do :) I just managed to get my head straight and get back on track. Cant really explain how. My plan is to be strict Monday to Friday evening, then relax a bit...
  229. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    OK Gina, I have to ask, how come you had cream eggs in Combat??? I need to rethink my routine. Went to Step tonight, but my calves are screaming. I think I'm too old for Step :( Will see how I get on with Combat and hopefully will be able to slot some more classes.
  230. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Wow! How did you get on? :D FGS! Thats crap! Was it not supposed to be one mile? Or am I getting confused? Combat ended up being Attack. I really love Attack. I pushed myself today. I still think 'oh, I'm 16 stone, I cant do that'. Then I remember, I'm not anymore and I should just try to...
  231. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Pump tonight. I do not like the shoulder track. I'm finding the chest and back tracks difficult too. Hey ho. Have booked in for Combat for the first time on Sunday morning. Felt I should give it a go :)
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    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz, how are you getting on? I've been struggling, but hey ho. Are you finding that you are eating less carbs than myfitnesspal recommends?
  233. Debbi8489

    Eatlikeabird's Diary

    I'm exactly the same. I've put on about 10lbs, I think, so I need to sort my head out. Insp Montalbano is OK, but I get the feeling that BBC4 were just looking for anything 'foreign' to put on. Those Who Kill, the ITV3 Danish programme is OK too, but nowhere as good as Fordelbrysen or Borgen...
  234. Debbi8489

    This is me! (Management diary)

    Hi Spangly, did you manage to speak to your LLC? Its really tricky this management lark, isnt it? I've been completely rubbish. Need to sort my head out. I've got a lovely muffin top at the moment xx
  235. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    I was at Attack for the first time in weeks on Tuesday. I got carried away and pulled a muscle in the warm up. I had to withdraw from the class :( I managed to do Pump this morning no problem. I did a step class last wednesday. I really enjoyed it. I havent done step for years. Its a fully...
  236. Debbi8489

    Debbi's RTM diary

    Hi folks I'm still here....just been very busy with the new job. I wish I could say that I'm finding mgt easy, but I'm not. I'm very much struggling with it. However, I got a lovely compliment from DD this morning. She said 'Mum, you're tiny!' I'll upload the pic :)
  237. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    Do you mean since you started running, Gina? I'm puzzled. How does running help you improve your upper body strength? I'm so ignorant!!! lol It wasnt the usual instructor yesterday. She did a really difficult chest track...argh, very nippy. Biceps was a nightmare too, but everyone thought...
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    Debbi's RTM diary

    Btw Megs, I have been having scrambled tofu which I never had before. Also, quinoa for breakfast which has been really nice. I had sweet potato curry for dinner on Thursday night. I'm trying to encourage OH to eat more veggie meals, but he's doesnt consider it to be a proper meal unless there is...
  239. Debbi8489

    Debbi's RTM diary

    Hi Julz Thanks for that. I ended up resitting the 7th paper and passing that. Then I had a week long course and then a full day of assessments on Thursday, which was practical and videoed. Sigh. So I am now certified (lol, yes, I know!) and good to go. However, the assessments continue for as...
  240. Debbi8489

    Eatlikeabird's Diary

    Hi Debs, how are things with you?
  241. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    God you guys are lifting way more than me lol. I'm really pleased that I'm now lifting 7kg for the chest track. My shoulders/biceps/triceps are all fairly low. I just cant up them from 5kg. I struggle with 5kg as it is :( Pump class at 11.15. I might stay on for Balance today. I must make a...
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    Julz Management, here we go!

    HI Julz A couple of things you said really struck home "I guess part of it is the feeling of not being in control, total was 'easy' as there was limited choice and I really did not deviate except on holiday. Now as I have full choice, it seems as if I am not able to make the right choices."...
  243. Debbi8489

    Les Mills appreciation thread

    OMG!!! You are incredible!!! I've only just increased to 3.5kg each side for chest. And I struggle with 2.5kg each side for biceps/triceps/shoulders. I dont know what I want to set as my goals. I'm very pleased that I have managed to get and hold the side plank in bodypump. I still struggle...
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    Eatlikeabird's Diary

    Edinburgh is such a beautiful city. I forget sometimes how beautiful. I live outside Edinburgh now and work in a place called Livingston. Its a new town and lacking in somewhat in character. Although it has fantastic shops lol. Then I go into Edinburgh and look around at the buildings etc and...
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    Debbi's RTM diary

    PS, just finished watching Borgen! I loved it. Taping Insp Mont Blanc through the week as it clashed last night with something else :)
  246. Debbi8489

    Debbi's RTM diary

    Thanks Debs...although I've probably put it back on this week and more! So, I was studying for exams which were on Tuesday. If I failed the exams, I wouldnt have a job. So no pressure lol. Unfortunately, I failed 4 out of the 6 papers on Tuesday with resits on Thursday. I certainly reverted to...
  247. Debbi8489

    nzmegs - last chance saloon

    You will cope. I had my daughter's 18th, a wedding, Christmas, New Year and numerous nights out. I wasnt going to miss out lol. I phoned the places up before hand and explained that I was on a medically supervised diet and unfortunately I couldnt eat their food. But I could bring my own and...
  248. Debbi8489

    Carbs and fats daily

    I have been keeping a vague track on myfitnesspal. I always have far less carbs and far more protein than is recommended on there.
  249. Debbi8489

    Julz Management, here we go!

    Hi Julz Lovely to see you back. I'm sorry that you've had such a difficult time recently. I recognise what you are saying about beating yourself up and not feeling good enough. What do you think of the book that The Real Me recommended? I'm still plodding on with my latest books, so not...
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    Debbi's RTM diary

    Drum roll please!! Weight loss 1.2 lbs and I have managed to get to my second target and get to a BMI below 25. Yay! I am a happy bunny. Double fitness class this morning. Bums, legs and tums followed by BodyBalance. Hot on the heels of BodyPumo yesterday, I'll be struggling to walk tomorrow lol.
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