5 years MFW - Lets get cracking...

FloppyDisk

Oh dear, I told you I was useless at them, is an epic work night out on Friday a good enough excuse for having been plank free all weekend?!

Will catch up later today I promise!

HDK I'll try to find that other plank challenge that builds it up a bit slower, don't give up!

HelenDaveKids

Yes please FD, still haven't managed it.... think a more gradual approach would be more achievable!

FloppyDisk

Oh no, I've led you up the garden path.... It's same challenge just more convoluted in it's presentation! So sorry!

The only thing I can suggest is setting a target and just building to that, do your maximum every night and work to 60s in a few week's time?

HelenDaveKids

That sounds more achievable than the 5 minutes....

Another 2lb off, so 2 stone 1:). I feel do much better and it feels like everyone has noticed, I was getting comments all day long at work. Still feeling motivated.:j

Can't wait for payday, seriously broke.:cool:

FloppyDisk

I'm not surprised, you've lost a huge amount! And more importantly you've give me a kick up the bum to try to lose weight too

HelenDaveKids

Thanks FD. Really enjoying the food and exercise, almost feels too easy although have had a few occasions when my self control has been really pushed. Still miss wine, but chocolate has been easier than I thought.

Spinning today, then friend came for lunch. The big boy seems a lot brighter and he is able to move about ok which is a huge relief, he's such a lovely fella.

HelenDaveKids

Gym for day complete, whilst kids at music lessons. Finding MFP a little confusing, therefore more reading... (yes OCD) as have just read that supposed to consume all burnt calories which was a relief as was a bit hungry (read flaming starving) last few days, not sure why as eating really well but clearly my "net" calories were in deficit. So extra food.. however clearly I am doing ok as consistently losing so hence confusion...


ooooohh I can hear the pay day shuffle... its getting closer....

FloppyDisk

Hmm, that does sound confusing. I don't use MFP so I can't help but it does make me think that I should rather than guessing, but like you say if our current approach is working then surely the proof is in the... Uh oh pudding!

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS

:j:j:j to smashing 2 stone loss :j:j:j


I have to confess - the plank is getting harder. I'd got up to 52 seconds and I'm down to 30-40 now. No idea why, still doing it regularly but it feels more difficult.

FloppyDisk

I get the feeling that the planking challenge must require more than just 45 sec exercise a day, or I can't understand how muscles will get any stronger?