I must admit, the weight and fitness goals have dropped off over the last few weeks (but I have just got married and been on honeymoon) - so I need to pick it up - gold award is not really true at the moment!
At the height of my exercise regime I was doing something 6 times a week - 3 days at the gym, with the other 3 days doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD (she's the trainer on America's Biggest Loser - DVD is £5.99 on Amazon, or at least it was when I got it). That was when I was on a real push for my wedding though - but towards the end, I got a bit bored of the DVD and just did the gym.
I also walk a lot which counts towards your body magic award - I have issues with the local bus company, so if I need to go into town etc, unless its raining hard, I'll walk rather than driving/getting the bus - saves cash too.
The gym I go to is a ladies only gym - its all low impact stuff on hydralic machines, with jogging in between stations - 30 - 40 seconds on each thing for a 30 minute session - trying to stick at doing that 3 times a week. The fact I have a standing order paying for the gym membership does help encourage you to use it I think to get your money's worth.
I'm also thinking of trying running - using the C25K method (google it - basically a programme to build up your running abilities) - but havent got around to that yet - and the dark nights arent helping my motivation!
As for the weight loss - I've just been taking things week by week - started in February, and have just steadily lost following the plan with the occasional treats - have found it way easier than I expected. I really think staying to group helps as well. Have just had a little blip putting on 4lbs - but I was on my honeymoon in the States for 3 weeks, so I think thats a pretty good result!
The main tip I would say is look at things on a long term basis and dont expect instant results. You'll find you dont really notice the change, then all of a sudden you realise a pair of jeans is getting looser and it all starts to dawn on you that its actually working
Anyway, thanks for the comments, really appreciate it!