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Remember ha thread where we stated what Xmas jobs we intend to do that day, and then came on later and said whether we had done them or not? Well.

(116 Posts)
jinglbellsfrocks Fri 01-Jan-16 10:47:45

How about a thread where we say what exercise we intend to do that day? And then come on say whether we did it? Or not?

You wouldn't have to necessarily do anything huge. No five thousand miles or anything like that. Half hour walking, twenty minutes dancing to Ken Bruce, riding your bike into town if you've got one, (icyalittle has) would be fine. In fact, we would actually have a ban on anything superhuman. smile

Anyone up for it?

cornergran Sun 10-Jan-16 16:55:03

Watched the bodyblade DVD while enjoying two delicious Belgian chocolates. Not my fault, it's rude not to enjoy Christmas gifts, isn't it? Copied the demonstrations a bit. Have a chronic pain and spine condition so will be careful. Physio says should be ok so I'll believe her. It's something I can do with music in the background or catchup TV. Will see how it goes. Still low on laughter. Will try harder. The chocolates were delicious in case you wondered. smile

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 11-Jan-16 10:45:23

Wow Grandma(I've forgotten what the numbers are, sorry) that sounds excellent!

Walk for me today as the sun is actually shining.

Saturday I squeezed in half hour on exercise bike at 7 pm, and had the best night's sleep for a long time! Think evening exercise might be the way forward!

jinglbellsfrocks Mon 11-Jan-16 10:45:50

2213 smile

cornergran Mon 11-Jan-16 22:19:08

No bodyblade today - forgot. Oops...

Grandma2213 Tue 12-Jan-16 00:24:27

Active Monday! Chopped and sawed up the Christmas tree for the compost bin. Zumba class in evening. Why does no one else drip with sweat and have wet hair sticking to their head? Lovely walk home in the cold though. Clear sky and stars.

Icyalittle Wed 13-Jan-16 10:54:20

We had a foot of fluffy white proper snow overnight. I am going to ski for a bit and try not to fall on my arm. DH already bouleversé while getting car out [shick]

Icyalittle Wed 13-Jan-16 10:54:52

No, you fool not shick, shock

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 13-Jan-16 11:35:47

icy envy. Have you got a nice log fire in your cabin? Is there a pattiserie nearby?

Oh! and enjoy your bit is skiing.

I have been on x bike with Pet Shop Boys. Stayed on for 40 minutes as was enjoying the music!

chelseababy Wed 13-Jan-16 15:19:43

I've just bought and set up a DVD player for my exercise DVDs, just checking it works on a Rosemary Conley DVD....it does. So I intend to do a session later......

cornergran Wed 13-Jan-16 21:40:04

5 mins with bodyblade yesterday. Today walked around a shopping centre - twice - and worked up a head of steam with a bank for messing up my account.

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 13-Jan-16 21:51:02

I am so tempted to get one of those Bodyblades!

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 13-Jan-16 21:52:33

perhaps this one

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 13-Jan-16 21:57:33

cheaper from Amazon!

jinglbellsfrocks Wed 13-Jan-16 22:03:47

trouble is, I think I want this as well hmm

Galen Wed 13-Jan-16 23:08:17

What on earth? A light sabre without the killing power?

cornergran Thu 14-Jan-16 07:31:01

Recommend the body blade for taking up so little space in the months (years) it isn't used. My space saving device is black, hides nicely in the wardrobe. Perhaps add those battery fairy lights? grin

Grandma2213 Fri 15-Jan-16 00:55:18

Just looked up body blade. Looks interesting. I might consider one too Jings. It does look as it I might get a few slaps in the face though, me being somewhat unco-ordinated.

cornergran Fri 15-Jan-16 08:43:59

Walked for an hour on the sea front yesterday. No BB, loved being outside. Cleaning today - the windows need de-cobwebbing as well as the usual clean. Could be enough, see how the aches go, do want to persevere if I can though.

jinglbellsfrocks Fri 15-Jan-16 13:51:25

I did think about doing some cleaning, but DD rang and told me the sun was shining (I did actually know! hmm) and said I should go for a walk. So, a walk it was. Knee got painful on the downhill bits though. Sigh.

Grandma2213 Sun 17-Jan-16 01:23:46

Fed up today (yesterday), cleaning up, cooking (endlessly), clearing paths through the toys, blah blah blah! Then it snowed. Outside at the front of the house with 5 DGC, chasing, patterns in the snow, snowball fights, mini snow men, giggles, oh and yes football with DGS. That never stops whatever the weather! Great fun. I'm just a big kid really. grin

cornergran Sun 17-Jan-16 08:17:36

No snow, envious, but did walk again. Not for long but being outside lifts the spirits. Sorted a bit in the loft so some bending and stretching. The BB is still out. Did just a few minutes to appease it. Will spend time this week with a friend and a very large dog so more walks inevitable.

tiredoldwoman Tue 01-Mar-16 05:13:22

It's March 1 . Two whole months since we started theNew Year New Me diet and exercise plan .
The bike got abandoned as it started hurting my back but I continued my floor exercises and the healthy eating.Together they're making me feel strong and positive.Well I was , until this morning..... only 4 pounds weight loss on the scales ! I was expecting a lot more , now I'm sullen and grumpy ! Ocht !

f77ms Tue 01-Mar-16 08:47:49

Wow you all sound like superwomen . I will try 5 mins on the treadmill and see if it sets my hip off !
I changed my diet after getting the results of some blood tests... High Choloesterol( Can`t spell it) and although I haven't weighed myself my clothes are looking very baggy , I look on food labels and anything which has a red symbol for fat content I avoid .
Tiredoldwoman , sorry you haven't lost what you wanted to but 4lbs is still to be applauded x

BBbevan Tue 01-Mar-16 13:05:00

Yes,I decided to walk the very long way home yesterday and I did it. Meant to go out this morning, but cold ,wet and windy.So might pinch Jings idea and dance in the hall. But to the Rolling Stones

jinglbellsfrocks Tue 01-Mar-16 13:13:46

The rain has gone and the sun has actually just come out here (!) and there's a bit of blue sky, so I might get off my duff and do something. A walk I think.