The Mortgage Free Weight Loss Challenge

Queen-Bee_2

Hi again,
Thanks TPA - I've checked and there's a Curves about six miles away, which is probably a bit too far for me to travel. I like the idea though... is it full of 20 years olds with perfect bodies, or does it have a healthy dollop of 'real' women?!

Have to say that I'm dreading the idea of returning to the gym. I remember only too well what it was like when I skipped a couple of weeks and that was when I was a regular. Quiet what state I'll be in after three years' absence is anyone's guess... Maybe I should start off with walking for an hour a day or something?
QB

Tesco_points_addict

Queen-Bee wrote: »

Hi again,
Thanks TPA - I've checked and there's a Curves about six miles away, which is probably a bit too far for me to travel. I like the idea though... is it full of 20 years olds with perfect bodies, or does it have a healthy dollop of 'real' women?!

Have to say that I'm dreading the idea of returning to the gym. I remember only too well what it was like when I skipped a couple of weeks and that was when I was a regular. Quiet what state I'll be in after three years' absence is anyone's guess... Maybe I should start off with walking for an hour a day or something?
QB

Lol OMG no! I wouldn't be there if it was! There are people there of all shapes n sizes and ability, people like me who leave looking like beetroots and other that are serious 'keep fitters' one lady runs marathons but most are plodding on trying to get fit/lose weight. Ages from about 17 to 80!!

I think I've updated the main chart, give me a poke if i've missed anyone:D

Hi Shouldi (great name BTW) of course you can join, the list in alphabetical order, hence some people have .5 numbers!! If you could put you detail in a post a bit like this:

25. Taka: 21st 8lbs/2st 12lbs (40lbs) /10st 1lbs/2.8lbs/Sunday

I can add you on.

Good luck xx

TPAx

taka

I started exercising again by increasing my walking for the 1st month - just 20-30mins ~5 days a week. Initially that absolutely killed me - I was seriously, seriously unfit! In month 2 I started ice skating again once a week (I used to skate as a child but only once a year or so since then) and doing pilates DVDs (25mins). Later on I added exercise DVDs instead of the pilates DVD some days (20-30mins).

Now I seem do be thoroughly addicted to skating and am going 2-3 times a week and my other exercising is to give me strength and flexibility to do some of the skating moves! I've really noticed a difference in my fitness, balance, strength and much improved flexibility. I can also run for a bus without almost collapsing for the 1st time in years! :j Stupidly I have just started the Shred DVD... evil... evil... evil woman! :rotfl:

My best advice is to find something you enjoy! Is there somethig that interests you that you could do or something you want to try? Swimming, Zumba, Salsa, Badminton, cycling, running... ? The list is endless... It doesn't have to be the gym if that isn't your thing!

gallygirl

12 .G.G : 15 stone 5.5 lb/31.5 lb/3 stone 5.5 lb (47.5lbs) / 1.5lb/Monday

1.5 off for me

Off to look up Taka's fitness pal

Well done everyone :j

DansMum_2

Morning Ladeeezz hope we're all well!

Another pound off for me today :j

DansMum 8 11st 2lb/1 lb/10st 10lb/ 1lb/Tuesday

Taka - Seen some shredding on you tube. Yep scary. May have to invest meself! Managed 50 mins on cross trainer this week 356 cals apparently. Although want more time with horses - c'mon Danny trot on! :rotfl:

fluffysox

10 stone 8lb/8lb/1 stone 8/0lb/Monday

Well been a busy couple of weeks but the diet is not going brilliantly- didn't get round to posting last week- but I had gained 2 pounds. And this week I stayed the same. Gutted .

I am pleased with the initial progress and people are saying I look slimmer (without me mentioning diet) plus I am definitely looking and feeling more toned- but I need to try harder with the weight loss- clothes still tight .

Possible reasons for the plateau:
I am currently "on holiday" and there is a greater wine consumption than during term time.
Exercise is not as intensive as it should be maybe?
Food- not as disciplined as I was at the start of the diet- oops!
Weather is poor- been too windy for cycling along the shore- so I've only walked.

Solutions:
I have a voucher for a weeks free trial at Fitness First- I'll try to book this now to use before I go back to school.
Diary food and exercise- I'll try Taka's fitness pal too.
Thanks Taka:T:T:T
I've been loving the adult swim at the local leisure centre- but at £3.60 a time (or £7.20 if OH comes) its a bit expensive- I'll look into monthly fee.

Start Weight 1/7/10 10 stone 7
Current Weight 1/8/10 10 stone 0
Goal Weight 9 stone 0

Tesco_points_addict

3.5 lbs for me this week..which is :j and :mad: at the same time, I worked really, really hard for it and would have liked more but its a good number as they would say on biggest loser!

Will update the chart tomorrow with everyones new weights.

TPAx

Queen-Bee_2

TPA - 3 1/2 lbs is a tremendous loss, well done!!! I was good for most of today, but fell off the wagon by eating half a bucket of popcorn in the cinema with a friend whilst watching Undertow... Still, at least it was the salty sort and not the sugary, butterscotchy one!
QB

taka

Well done TPA! :T 3.5lbs is an amazing loss!

Insanely early weigh in this week as this weekend will involve much choc, cake and alcohol! :rotfl: That will give me long enough to recover before my next weigh in in 10 days time!

25. Taka: 21st 8lbs/3st 0.2lbs (42.2lbs) /10st 1lbs/2.2lbs/[STRIKE]Sunday[/STRIKE] Thursday for 1 week only! :j

This weeks wonderful loss has pushed my BMI from beginning with a 4 to 39.8 according to the NHS BMI calculator! :j:j:j:j This means I am no longer classed as Morbidy obese! :j:j:j:j I am merely (very) obese! :rotfl: :j It was my secret wish to get here by my birthday and I did it ... by a day! :j

Lets hope my good fortune continues... I've got my grade 7 ice skating test this evening! :eek::eek::eek::eek:

gallygirl

OOOOhhhhh, well done Taka, I just went from obese to merely overweight, funnily enough didn't want to boast about it :rotfl:.

Happy birthday for tomorrow and good luck for tonight!