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Hi all,

I don't need to lose a great deal but want to tone up a bit. I've just split up with my boyfriend and want to feel confident about myself again and show him what he's missing. Inspired by Neon, Barracad and Zootscoots thread and finding this wonderful forum I've decided to embark on my own mission to get fit and hopefully it will keep my mind off the ex.

Any body got any tips on exercise or diets?


Wish me luck!

Scarlet

Hi Scarlet,

No advice I'm afraid. Just started on my own program so dropping by to wish you luck. Hope you feel better soon. You can drop by on my thread and keep me on the straight and narrow.

Welcome aboard Jimbob. Nice to have a bit of company

Well i've been out shopping to doday and kitted meself out in some swish leggings and top for me exercising. Even bought some Nike trainers. Shows how committed I am. Theres no going back now.

You'll never guess what I've even joined a gym. I'm getting quite excited about this now. There was this gorgeous guy on the desk who talked me through the different options of membership. He was so friendly and I didn't feel out of place at all.

I've got an induction tommorrow. I do hope its him that takes this.

Must go.



Good luck Jimbob!

Try pilates - it doesn't make you lose weight quickly, but it does really tone up the body so even if you only lose a pound or two (or gain like I have this week) you look and feel loads better.

Plus, I've found it a great stress-reliever - just the way to get over that man!

ps You don't need him.

Hi Tiglet,

Great to have you aboard. I'll have to give that pilates a try.

Well I had my indicuction today and it was great. It wasn't the guy on the desk that took me through it a woman. I did see who tho and he kept looking over. I think he might like me.

Any way the lady was really nice and she showed me how to use the different machines and what I shouldn't and should be doing. She also took my height and pulse and weight and stuff and started talking about BMI. But to be honest I didn't understand a word. Apparently I'm at the far end of being OK. All I can think of is that me bums far too big

Anyway After I done all the exercise stuff I had a sauna and a shower. Then went to the cafe and had one of those posh smooothie drinks. The guy from the desk came over and sat a few tables away whilst he was on his break. I nearly died. He was so lovelly and kept looking at me and smiling. Then he came over and asked how I got on. Me heart was racing...more than when I was on that stepping machine thingy. I must have gone bright red and couldn't think of what to say so I just it was nice.He looked at me a bit strange and I was kicking meself. Just then he got called over to the desk as they had the flippin trainee on. Anyway I left quietly after that feeling like a total idiot.

Anyways, I can't wait to go back. Now that I'm inducted I can go anytime I like. I'm so pleased I found this site and got the idea to join a gym. I feel so much better!!

Hope yours is going well Jimbob.

Ta ra xx

Hello thier just saw your comment on my thread and thanks and good luck to ya another thing i did apart from the gym as sometimes it can get abit boring is im taking up tennis again i luv tennis lol just another way of toneing up and losing abit of weight...

Excellent stuff Scarlet I don't think I could have the confidence to join a gym just yet. Looks like you could be getting over that guy already

I quite like the idea of tennis BG I'll see if the wife wants to give it a try with me. She's desperate for me to lose weight so I don't suppose she'll have any objections. How strenuous is it? and does it make you ache too much?


(Appologies for the hijack SR)

Hi all,

Thanks for popping in BG, yes tennis does sound fun I'll have to give that a try. I hadn't thought about that one

Cheers Jimbo! I'm sure you'd be fine in a gym, honestly you should see some people there. There not all young and fit sticks you know. and what guy would that be you were referring to

Well not too much to report today. Boring day at work. Been good on the eating front, except that I did have a couple of maltesers which my boss offered me I do HAVE to have the occassional chocolate fix

Feeling a tad sore from yesterdays visit but nothing too painful. Going back tommorrow. Can't wait


Keep up the good work folks

Laters


Scarsie

Went to the gym yesterday. For my first proper session. He wasn't there it must have been his night off.

I did 15 mins on the on the cycle and then 10mins on the treadmill. I then tried to do some of the other machines with the weights on but forgot to change the weight and couldn't leift it at all I couldn't remember how to change the weight (I think I had my mind on other things at the time ) so had to call this instructor over. He was very nice, not as nice as the man on the desk tho . I did a few sets on the wieghts and then went off for my sauna and then to the restaurant for another of their lovelly banana smoothies and had a chicken salad too.

I felt best pleased with meself.

Feeling really knackered today. My muscles are hurting and I'm starving hungry. I suppose I'll soon get used to it. Good job I've got you lot here to cheer me up!

ttfn

Oh Scarlet looks like hard work but you sound like you're having fun. Keep it up!