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Getting in shape for the big day!!
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26-05-2016 11:01AM#1
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I've been going to the gym and doing classes for the last 4 months and getting personal training sessions too. Im losing inches all over, along with weight. I attend slimming world too which helps with my diet and i find the 2 combined are very good.
But def diet is the main factor. You can never outrun a bad diet and it's so true!!
I completely agree about the bad diet part - I've had lots of dental work lately which has messed up my routine
What kind of gym classes do you find the best? I love spinning but I'm sure the weight/ kettle bells are better for results0 -
Great idea for a thread. We can all motivate wach other!
I'm training for the ring of Kerry so that's my first focus and after that it's wedding in November. For the wedding my main focus is my arms and the bingo wings.
I do spin, yoga and cycling all at least once a week. When the ring of Kerry is done and dusted I'll have time to look at going to an additional class per week or do workouts at home.
Also have my diet back on track. Want to lose a bit of weight but mainly want to be fit and comfortable in my own skin.0 -
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ChampagnePop wrote: »I completely agree about the bad diet part - I've had lots of dental work lately which has messed up my routine
What kind of gym classes do you find the best? I love spinning but I'm sure the weight/ kettle bells are better for results
At the moment i do weights on a Wednesday and a 20/20/20 class on a Monday, so it's a mix of 20 mins cardio, weight/strength and then trx.
I have found these great and the inches are coming off all round. Great for toning. Ive lost about 3-4 inches off my hips since Feb and around 3 off my waist. My legs are down around 3 i think too. My arms are slower to lose inches but they were down half an inch last month which i was happy with.
Im 6lbs off my target with Slimming world so would love to be a target member for my wedding day.0 -
I'm going to a wedding in July with my boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend will be there. She's lovely but of course, I still wanna look good!! Can I join in discussion??
I've put on about a stone over the last 2 years, wanna lose it plus one more stone. I'm half a stone down so far.
I'm trying to cut out sugar and carbs, rice/bread/pasta wreaks havoc on my stomach and digestion, so it's not too hard to turn it down. Using My Fitness Pal and trying to stay around 1400 calories a day.
I get a lot of exercise in - Crossfit 4 or 5 times a week, dance classes twice a week, cycle to work every day, cycling to town a couple of times a week - but it really, really is down to your diet when it comes to weight loss.
Good luck to everyone!!0 -
I'm in
In currently in or around 9st 10 and want to get down to 9 stone for the wedding!
My motivation has been sooo crap lately! Eating toast for brekkie and all the things I know I shouldn't Being at home with the baby doesn't help as I feel I'm constantly picking!
I'm also getting braces Champagne but I have to get steroid injections into my jaw first in June and see if they work, before they will allow me to go ahead. I've told them about the wedding next year so they best flippin hurry up, no pressure 0 -
I'm going to a wedding in July with my boyfriend and his ex-girlfriend will be there. She's lovely but of course, I still wanna look good!! Can I join in discussion??
I get a lot of exercise in - Crossfit 4 or 5 times a week, dance classes twice a week, cycle to work every day, cycling to town a couple of times a week - but it really, really is down to your diet when it comes to weight loss.
Good luck to everyone!!
Of course you're welcome to join, think most of us have been there!!
Omg you're doing great with exercise *hangs head in shame* lol0 -
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You're like I was before my wedding, nearly the same weight loss wishes too!
I did couch to 5k. It was brilliant, but you cannot out exercise a bad diet. If you want to maintain the weight you want to get to you need to eat properly and cut out the crap. I have fallen off the wagon since but anytime I need to restart myself I go back to couch to 5K and cut out as much crap as I can manage.
I did this before also and found it great!
My issue is now I have problems with my knees and back so running causes me a lot of pain
I'm thinking of getting back into Pilates ASAP as it will strength my back and hopefully swim 2/3 times a week.
I did a 5k charity run in 29 mins which I was really proud of for a novice :-)0 -
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Keane2baMused wrote: »I did this before also and found it great!
My issue is now I have problems with my knees and back so running causes me a lot of pain
I'm thinking of getting back into Pilates ASAP as it will strength my back and hopefully swim 2/3 times a week.
I did a 5k charity run in 29 mins which I was really proud of for a novice :-)
Cycling is good too. And HIIT / interval training. And skipping rope! I have dodgy knees, so I can't do much running, but there's loads of other options. I also love Crossfit and Bikram yoga.0 -
Keane2baMused wrote: »I'm in
In currently in or around 9st 10 and want to get down to 9 stone for the wedding!
My motivation has been sooo crap lately! Eating toast for brekkie and all the things I know I shouldn't Being at home with the baby doesn't help as I feel I'm constantly picking!
I'm also getting braces Champagne but I have to get steroid injections into my jaw first in June and see if they work, before they will allow me to go ahead. I've told them about the wedding next year so they best flippin hurry up, no pressure
Why do you need injections?? I didn't have any for the orthodontics but I did need it for the extractions (oh the pain)0 -
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ChampagnePop wrote: »Why do you need injections?? I didn't have any for the orthodontics but I did need it for the extractions (oh the pain)
I have Temporomandobular joint disorder the past 15 years! It's a killer it hurts like hell. I hope the steroid injection works because if not I will have to get surgery where they will wash out the joint.
The worst thing is I already had braces as a teenager!! But my jaw moved again and a couple teeth along with it When you get your braces off if your teeth are suitable ask them to put a fixed retainer at the top and bottom (it's behind your teeth so you can't see it). I could only get one on bottom because of the size of my top teeth and that contributed to them moving, it's hard to always wear the removable retainer! 0 -
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Keane2baMused wrote: »Is crossfit very good yeah? I have been thinking about it but scared to go, thinking everyone will be well used to weight lifting and I'll feel like an eejit lol
It's quite expensive am I right?
I really like it because I like to push myself hard and you do a huge variety of exercises, weights, cardio, gymnastics, etc. We do team workouts on Saturdays, where you train with a partner/group and it's great, there's social aspect to it that pushes you to do more. I can full body pull ups now! You do a 2 week Beginners course to learn the moves (mostly focused on weight lifting) and then you join the regular classes. But yes, it's expensive. The one I go to is e130 per month, if you go often (4 or 5 days a week), it's equal to about 7 or 8 quid a workout - what I'd pay for a nice glass of wine and think nothing of it might as well spend it on something healthy!
The thing I like most about it is that it makes you want to get fit and strong and healthy. Yes, I've lost some weight since I started, but a much bigger victory is being able to do pull ups!0 -
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Keane2baMused wrote: »I have Temporomandobular joint disorder the past 15 years! It's a killer it hurts like hell. I hope the steroid injection works because if not I will have to get surgery where they will wash out the joint.
The worst thing is I already had braces as a teenager!! But my jaw moved again and a couple teeth along with it When you get your braces off if your teeth are suitable ask them to put a fixed retainer at the top and bottom (it's behind your teeth so you can't see it). I could only get one on bottom because of the size of my top teeth and that contributed to them moving, it's hard to always wear the removable retainer!
Sounds painful, really painful finges crossed it works out for you 0 -
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Anyone tried the body coach SSS?
https://www.thebodycoach.co.uk/90daysss.asp
I tried "all new you" before lost a stone in 2 weeks... its hard core but works
Got his book alright and his results seem to be uniformly impressive. Have to admit, I've considered it. The only thing that put me off is that the food he suggests seems to be a bit greasier than I would normally go for.
Groom here, Have been slowly moving average weight down for the last few years, but usually I'll hit a milestone, celebrate, and then struggle to get back down again
I'm pretty poor with the exercise, all I really do consistantly is walk to and from work (which is about 10km all in) but I do try to keep the diet as clean as possible which i find easier. Wedding day is in August and if I could lose 2 stone it'd be amazing. Am sure I can do it, I used to be 4 stone lighter when I met the bride first 0 -
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