http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/My place to brag about my weight loss, my exercise achievements and my goals.en-EUMokoFeed10http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/http://data5.blog.de/design/preview/c5/4510887720554a6c7cb68ccee6d311_160x200.jpghttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/cancelling-gym-membership-7235555/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-10-24:/2009/10/24/cancelling-gym-membership-7235555/Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:10:33 +0200 <p>Due to it being far too much of a commute from wherever our new home may be. That and the fact that I have not been in the last two months. I will however find myself a leisure centre wherever we move to. I promise myself that I will not let myself go to pot and become an unhealthy weight/shape again after baby. </p> <p><img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/cancelling-gym-membership-7235555/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>cancellation-of-gym-membershiphttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/24/cancelling-gym-membership-7235555/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/12/ex-gym-bunny-7155748/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-10-12:/2009/10/12/ex-gym-bunny-7155748/Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:42:41 +0200 <p>Oh dearie me. The last post here was before I knew about Bump and how funny that I was already pregnant at the time!</p> <p>Well now it seems my gym membership is going to gather dust for a few months, and whilst i hate paying £30 a month for something I won't really use I hate to cancel it, and then have to pay another joining charge! </p> <p>I've been to the gym maybe 3 times in the last 6 weeks and can't help wondering if my lack of energy is linked to this. I keep <em>meaning</em> to go but the bed is so comfy, the outside is too cold, and a zillion other excuses too!</p> <p>I am accepting my weight gain with bad grace, but I am still glad that I first lost it. I am also happy in the knowledge that after Bump I can lose the babyweight and if not get back to where I was then at least not be far off! </p> <p>Mind, I can use the gym membership for the pool and also for aquanatal classes, but for some reason they don't appeal. Maybe as I get too big to balance my critical mass on land? We shall see. But as I say, its done the trick. My BMI dropped sufficiently to put my pregnancy into the low risk category, I <em>can</em> walk around, and I AM carrying a healthy baby in a healthy me. </p> <p>Worth it I'd say! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/12/ex-gym-bunny-7155748/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>ex-gym-bunnyhttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/10/12/ex-gym-bunny-7155748/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/09/yesterday-6085024/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-09:/2009/05/09/yesterday-6085024/Sat, 09 May 2009 08:17:41 +0200 <p>I went to the gym and did my usual ride/row but didn't bother running.</p> <p>I did twice as many ab exercises as normal and then gave up in disgust. </p> <p>I ate healthily all day, and then probably doubled my calorie content between 5 and 9pm by having a pizza from Dominoes, a bottle of rose and loads of pringles AND most of a packet of Maryland cookies!</p> <p>Ah well. I'll need to get me to the gym later I guess. Life is for living!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/09/yesterday-6085024/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/09/yesterday-6085024/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/07/quick-post-6073706/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-07:/2009/05/07/quick-post-6073706/Thu, 07 May 2009 08:48:17 +0200 <p>I made it to the gym today, didn't do so well at the running, had to quit part way but still better than not having tried! </p> <p>Tomorrow I am gonna look foolish - I am gonna ask the gym mope what I can do in the space of a week for the best ab results. It is all I can do, and at least I will be giving it a go!</p> <p>Too little too late I know, but at least if I go mad for a week I will also be able to buy that bikini - AND there's a gym at the hotel too! So when I wake up I can go for a fix and have no excuses!</p> <p>Ok, lots of healthy snacks packed AND sandwiches made, gotta go</p> <p>Have a fab day</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/07/quick-post-6073706/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/07/quick-post-6073706/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/05/less-than-two-weeks-to-go-6061162/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-05:/2009/05/05/less-than-two-weeks-to-go-6061162/Tue, 05 May 2009 09:11:59 +0200 <p>My mind tells me not to bother with the gym cos I'll never have the figure I want. I'm desperately fighting that thought. I know every little helps, and considering all the rich food I'll no doubt overeat on holiday I'd best get a wriggle on!</p> <p>I made it to the gym this morning, ran 4kms in 23 minutes! I'm gonna try for 4.5kms in 30 minutes next time I think. </p> <p>Right, gotta toddle on to work in about 3 minutes, gonna be pulling some long shifts to get myself straight before the hols so may not be here much!</p> <p>Have a good week all</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/05/less-than-two-weeks-to-go-6061162/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/05/less-than-two-weeks-to-go-6061162/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/better-than-yesterday-6057379/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-04:/2009/05/04/better-than-yesterday-6057379/Mon, 04 May 2009 16:14:23 +0200 <p>I met mum and went swimming today, she managed 28 lengths and I managed 24. It's the most I've ever done. In between lengths we were playing silly fools, trying to splash each other and catch the other ones foot. Was funny. </p> <p>Came away knackered and headed home. We had a real good spread for lunch, granary loaf, cheese, turkey, pickles, lettuce, ham, hummus, crisps, pickled onions and stuff. Tasty!</p> <p>Following that mum and I settled down for a game of scrabble, we haven't played in an age, and I totally trounced her. It was goood. Mum kept making up silly words which made me laugh and hubby (trying to stay impartial) try not to chuckle. </p> <p>Mums just left now and I have the rest of the day with hubby, yippee!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/better-than-yesterday-6057379/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>24-lengthshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/04/better-than-yesterday-6057379/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/03/one-of-those-days-6052940/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-03:/2009/05/03/one-of-those-days-6052940/Sun, 03 May 2009 22:24:33 +0200 <p>Well I struggled today to be positive. I tried and failed to not take it out on the hubby. Breakfast was a bowl of muesli with yogurt. Yum! I had a driving lesson first thing and was neither rubbish or fab, but my test looms soon enough. Eeek. Theoretically I know enough to pass a test. In practice though? One car approaches and it all goes to pot! </p> <p>So, after that I came home and tried to sleep my foul mood away. I slept for over an hour, except for being woken by my alarm clock, my neighbour parking and my mum calling. </p> <p>Lunch was a tasty cheese and pickle sandwich with cherry tomatos. </p> <p>After lunch I went out to do my sit, was interesting but I still came home in a bad mood. </p> <p>So, I decided I'd head to the gym rather than sitting indoors feeling sorry for myself. And boy am I glad I did! It wasn't too busy. I started by doing the interval setting on the bicycle - I managed 3k in 10 minutes. I think. I was certainly out of puff by the end. </p> <p>Then I rowed 1000m in 5 minutes. </p> <p>Finally I set the treadmill for 30 minutes to run 4km. I haven't run that far in absolutely ages. Anyway, the machine sets the pace and I was supposed to match it for the full 30 minutes. So, I set off, and managed to get myself running at 9kph for a fair while, with odd bouts of 11 and 12kph sprinting.</p> <p>In the end I was 700 metres ahead of the pace setter, and finished in under 25 minutes. Proud of myself I am!</p> <p>I was in a good mood til I got home and somehow that black cloud came back. I ended up locking myself in the bathroom and having a shower with some loud music. Then we eventually made up and he cooked dinner whilst I arranged for our groceries to be delivered tomorrow afternoon. </p> <p>We sat down with supper to watch Taxi 3 (Taxi and Taxi 2 were very funny) but the DVD was cracked. Luckily I had one more rented film to watch - which went down better than I expected - Wanted is an 18 rated action film with a weak plot but alot of action. It was brilliant! </p> <p>End of day. Have a good bank holiday monday all!</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/03/one-of-those-days-6052940/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>4k-in-25-minuteshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/03/one-of-those-days-6052940/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/01/friday-6039253/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-05-01:/2009/05/01/friday-6039253/Fri, 01 May 2009 09:07:25 +0200 <p>I now have precisely two weeks to get my beach body, and I don;t think it's gonna happen! <img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>I dont have the dedication required, and no matter how much I complain I like my food too much. I've been snacking at work, through stress and boredom, and it has had a negative effect on my skin. Still, the Caribbean sunshine usually works wonders!</p> <p>I made it to the gym yesterday, and again this morning so I am quite proud, ran 3k each day, and did sit-ups too. Just need to keep on it!</p> <p>Right, to work I must dash!</p> <p>Have a good Friday all</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/01/friday-6039253/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/05/01/friday-6039253/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/29/wednesday-morn-6027743/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-29:/2009/04/29/wednesday-morn-6027743/Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:56:11 +0200 <p>I made it to the gym. I did good. Today I managed to run the full 3k in 20 minutes which I failed on Monday. I am glad. I need to go again tomorrow morning and then again Friday. I know I need to go at least 3 times a week to hope to lose the last few pounds. </p> <p>I have also been focusing on ab exercises whilst at the gym, I just need to do them in the evenings at home and in the mornings when I don't make it to the gym too. Haven;t done weights with hubby for some time, bit concerned that I will try to compete with him which is not good for either of us. </p> <p>Sadly though, my skin is breaking out in eczema which is driving me nuts, I'm trying everything to get my body healthy before our holiday and it seems the stress at work is doing the opposite! </p> <p>My skin takes an age to heal so all I can do is slather it with lotions and keep my fingers crossed. I think next week i might do one of those rather extreme detoxs, just to see if it helps. We go away in 2.5 weeks, I need all the help I can get. </p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/29/wednesday-morn-6027743/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/29/wednesday-morn-6027743/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/monday-morning-6014917/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-27:/2009/04/27/monday-morning-6014917/Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:57:36 +0200 <p>And I feel good! Shame about the rain, but it has reminded me that Summer will be along... just as soon as Spring finishes, which is obviously what the rain is about, and it is good for my garden!</p> <p>I made it to the gym today, after another break. I seem to start every Monday SOO full of promise and then it all goes wrong. Well I'm on lates this week so I intend to get down there every day. I was sorely disappointed today, I thought I'd try a 3k run in 20 minutes, I was sure that I could manage it, but I had to keep slowing, so in the end I ran 2.5k which isn't too bad as I havent focused on distance (or even running) for a while now!</p> <p>I did some sit-ups and weights for my triceps too, ooooh, I bought some lovely clothes for the holiday which is now less than 3 weeks! And I bought the most sexiest pair of pink sandals you could ask for. I'll post a pic tonight!</p> <p>Anyway, I need to be exercising lots this week, I drank nearly two bottles of wine Saturday night (which accounts for my wine goggles) and then I'm out for curry on Wednesday AND Friday night, with different people of course. So, I think I'll stay off the alcohol til then!</p> <p>Right, must get a wriggle on, late means 9.30am not noon!</p> <p>Have a great day all</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/monday-morning-6014917/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/27/monday-morning-6014917/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/23/back-to-it-5991744/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-23:/2009/04/23/back-to-it-5991744/Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:19:38 +0200 <p>I've been lacking in energy this week. I've not been the gym til today. Not sure which begets which, but I've been this morning, I did a 10 min cycle on intervals and then 5 minutes with the arm cycle and then about 15 minutes of sit-uppy things, followed by 5 mins on the cross trainer. </p> <p>Suddenly I am full of energy. Did I find my energy or did it find me?</p> <p>Who knows. Right, breakfast and shower then work. Have a great day!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/23/back-to-it-5991744/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/23/back-to-it-5991744/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/19/my-spinning-class-5971026/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-19:/2009/04/19/my-spinning-class-5971026/Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:27:41 +0200 <p>was not as hard as I remembered it being, last time I ached for almost a week after. I enjoyed it today, but I don't ache like that. Does this mean I have not worked hard enough? In which case why did I go? <img src="/img/smilies/grayconfused.gif" alt=":??:" class="middle" border="0"> Or does this mean that in the intervening months my body has got fitter and can cope with the pain?</p> <p>I have been good of late, and I need to keep it up. Only 4 weeks til my holiday and I have yet to miraculously obtain my flat belly. Still, I'll keep trying. </p> <p>Must check out the classes at the gym this week. I've body pump booked for Wednesday evening already. </p> <p>Ok, onwards. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/19/my-spinning-class-5971026/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>spinning-class-2http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/19/my-spinning-class-5971026/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-did-it-5956429/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-16:/2009/04/16/i-did-it-5956429/Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:40:52 +0200 <p>The circuit training was actually quite good fun once I got out of the odd sensation of being in my junior school gym hall. I mean, they have the same pull out wooden climbing frame/high jump bars from when I went, the same set of ropes and the same benches. </p> <p>I guess I thought school woulda changed but no!</p> <p>We started with a warm up run around the school field/leisure centre track, followed by stretches and some more warm-uppy run abouts, then went indoors where a 'lovely' selection of exercises waited - i think it was about 1 minute on each thing, some were weights, some stomach exercises, some just cardio, and the beauty? Push yourself as hard or as easy as you can!</p> <p>Anyway, some time later I left and walked home. I don't feel tired so not sure if I worked hard enough, but my muscles ache from the weights so that's gotta be good? Right, dinner is almost done, a spicy pork stir fry bundled into tortilla wraps for ease of eating. </p> <p>Good night guys</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-did-it-5956429/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-did-it-5956429/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-call-it-madness-5955781/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-16:/2009/04/16/i-call-it-madness-5955781/Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:42:34 +0200 <p>I have been trying to be healthy, I've stopped drinking coffee at work and have been taking healthy snacks instead of buying junk. </p> <p>Yesterday I went to the gym in the morning and did a pretty good workout - similar to Sunday/Monday. Then I made myself a small roll for lunch, but at lunch time I lost control and had apple crumble with custard for pudding. They served up a massive portion too, but I polished it off regardless.</p> <p>Today I went for a work out this morning, I cycled about 6k but I did it at increasing resistances, til I couldn't cope. Then I tried running at intervals of 30 secs slow and 1m-1m.30 of fast as poss. I did this for 15 minutes and got up to a maximum speed of 12kph! Only for about 90 seconds though. </p> <p>I also did a small selection of weights and sit-up type things before coming home and getting ready for work. Now though? I am sitting in my gym gear, I'm going back for more... well kinda. </p> <p>I've signed up for a Circuit training class at 7.15pm - so I'm hoping I don't collapse. I have lots of energy at the moment so it'll be good, and tomorrow is a definite rest day. I'm trying to stay off the net a bit more, as I'm conscious that I could lose a whole day sitting on my bum blogging, so I apologise if I miss any of your news. </p> <p>Right, best get my shoes and use my puffer before i head out. Oops, meant to cut the veggies for dinner before I went so hubby can cook tonight (we had dominos deliver our dinner last night) but I ended up blogging instead. ooops. </p> <p>Have a relaxing evening and I'll try and sweat some for all of you!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-call-it-madness-5955781/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>circuit-traininghttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/16/i-call-it-madness-5955781/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/13/another-good-un-5938179/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-13:/2009/04/13/another-good-un-5938179/Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:52:08 +0200 <p>I pretty much did a repetition of yesterdays work out. My thighs ache. I've also been eating <em>almost</em> as healthily. </p> <p>I tried to book some classes at the gym for this week but they were fully booked, so instead I have settled for second choice of classes and dates/times. Better than nothing mind. </p> <p>I am now booked in for Circuit training on Thursday evening and Studio Cycling (aka Spinning) on Sunday morning. In between days I am hoping to do another slot at the gym and then a swim with hubby. Oh and the blasted weights and sit-ups. We shall see how that progresses. </p> <p>I feel low in energy despite all this exercise which is odd, I used to feel full of energy before. Maybe I'm missing something else, although I can't think what in my diet. </p> <p>I've been silly about this damn implant too. Instead of just booking a date and getting it taken out, then trying to get pregnant? I've been surfing the net, reading all the doom and gloom about Implanon, how long it could take to get periods/pregnant and numerous other side effects which people have had whilst on or after removal. </p> <p>There was one comment though which cheered me. One voice of sanity in the whole of the doom'n'gloom filled 'net - which asked: <em>how many of the women complaining about fertility problems post implanon had actually a)proven fertility and b)regular periods prior to, and c)had had exhaustive check-ups to ensure there were no other causes delaying pregnancy</em>. <strong>Go</strong> that lady!</p> <p>So, I am hopeful that <em>when</em> it is out, and the time is right I will fall preggers. Who knows if that will be quick or slow but I shall certainly have fun practising and until then will not stress out too much <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Have a good week!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/13/another-good-un-5938179/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/13/another-good-un-5938179/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/12/better-5930874/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-12:/2009/04/12/better-5930874/Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:37:08 +0200 <p>Todays gym workout:<br> Bike - ten minutes on interval training. A lot faster than normal.<br> Row - 1000m in 4.39 minutes - I got upto 34 strokes per second which is good for me!<br> Run - 20 minutes (2.8kms) on a slope at upto 8.5kph<br> Arm machine - 5 minutes peddling my arms.<br> Bike - 15 minutes - up a slope - really knackering and managed 3.8kms<br> Situps- 60</p> <p>I am quite impressed. </p> <p>Food so far:<br> banana<br> litre of water at gym<br> 2 oatcakes with a wee bit of peeny butter<br> shake - (banana, strawberrys, protein powder, applejuice, milk and sesame seeds)<br> cheese & ham panini<br> apple.</p> <p>I'm desperately trying to get back on track but it is hard. </p> <p>Later hubby and I are gonna do a weights workout, and we'll be eating a portion controlled meal. It sucks coz hubby is losing weight so much easier than me. He doesn't get tempted during the day at work but I've really slipped. We saw his mum on Friday and she commented that she'd never seen him so skinny! </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/12/better-5930874/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/12/better-5930874/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/slacker-5914723/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-09:/2009/04/09/slacker-5914723/Thu, 09 Apr 2009 08:47:08 +0200 <p>Just a short post today to update, I've got to leave in about 5 minutes for work!</p> <p>This week I have been particularly crap at getting up, or down to the gym. I made it Monday morning and did a bit of cardio and some sit-ups, we tried out hubby's weights again Monday evening and I overdid it showing off. </p> <p>Then this morning (after a lovely curry out last night with hubby) I took myself back to the gym. I was running late as usual, so I was in a hurry. I completed a warm up on the bike, then rowed 1000m's in 4m 48 which wasn't too bad. I moved on to the treadmill and set up my usual uphill/dowhill run for 20 minutes. I covered 2.7kms in total and broke a sweat several times. I didn't go to my top speed as I didn't feel capable.</p> <p>Then back onto the bike for a cool down and lastly some stretches before heading home. Anyway, the reason behind my post title? I realised as I left the gym that: yes, i felt energised, but no I certainly did not feel as though I had tested my body in any way. I have grown comfy in my routine and have not been pushing myself nearly enough! And then I wonder WHY I'm not losing any weight!</p> <p>So, it's made me think. I know my junk food consumption needs reducing, but I now know I need to rethink my 'training' plan and maybe seek one of those 'on-line trainer' sites to give me more of an idea what I should be doing. I'd ask the people at the gym, but they don't seem to be bothered with what I want to achieve or the time I have.</p> <p>Does anyone know a good website? </p> <p>I've a busy bank holiday weekend, but nothing on for Easter Sunday so I'm going to go for a real long work out, and thankfully my verucca is almost gone, so I might even have a swim too! Knowing my luck though, my period will arrive Sunday morning! Grrr. I'm all out of sync now to how I was. </p> <p>Hope you all have a fun and relaxing long weekend. You certainly deserve it!</p> <p>Big hugs and Happy Easter!</p> <p>Happy<br> x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/slacker-5914723/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>personal-trainereasterhttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/09/slacker-5914723/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/03/good-news-5881809/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-04-03:/2009/04/03/good-news-5881809/Fri, 03 Apr 2009 08:30:36 +0200 <p>Still 11 stone 10 so I'm happy that I haven't gone up. I've been the gym twice this week, so the challenge is there, for me to go 3 times or more next week and then to maintain it. </p> <p>Have a good day all, tis Friday and the weekend (teaser) will soon be upon us. I have a busy one, my delayed shopping trip to Brighton with my mother, shame I'm not in shape to buy great holiday clothes but i can at least help my mum.</p> <p>Cheerio</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/03/good-news-5881809/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/04/03/good-news-5881809/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/31/so-why-aren-t-i-smiling-5863740/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-31:/2009/03/31/so-why-aren-t-i-smiling-5863740/Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:20:30 +0200 <p>This morning I managed to crawl out of bed and get dressed for the gym. I tried every single trick in the book to go back to bed, but I finally got myself there. (the gym not the bed).</p> <p>Anyway, I ran 2.7km in 20 minutes, which is less than ususal but not bad after 2 weeks absence. So, why don't I feel like smiling? Normally by now I'm flowing with energy and laughter, but today I'm not. Maybe I need to flush all the crap I've been eating out my system before it makes me feel good? Who knows.</p> <p>WHat I do know is I'm lacking motivation because the weight has stopped falling off. It's a damn vicious circle!</p> <p>Too afraid to weigh in, I'll wait til maybe Friday, or maybe Friday after. I don't wanna get on and find my weights gone up coz that will really upset me. </p> <p>Stupid huh?</p> <p>Maybe it's just me being miserable. Ah well I'll improve. Gotta jump in the shower now and get ready for work. Have a good day all!</p> <p>x</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/31/so-why-aren-t-i-smiling-5863740/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>stoopid-me27kmafter-a-2-week-breakmiserablehttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/31/so-why-aren-t-i-smiling-5863740/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/29/happy-check-fir-5854892/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-29:/2009/03/29/happy-check-fir-5854892/Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:40:22 +0200 <p>Ooops. I seem to have fallen off the bandwagon yet again of late. Due to my cold I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks. We've had takeaway or been out for dinner at least once each week and tonight we are to indulge in delivery from Mr Domino! </p> <p>Well, I guess from tomorrow 'healthy' life will have to resume. I really do need to get down the gym, I've still to try hubby's weights and get into my sit-up routine. This holiday is looming ever closer - only 7 weeks til we fly - well in truth we'd be there by now, but hey. </p> <p>Ah well, what the hell? I said I'd relax and I intend to. Life's far too short. But, if I make it to the gym then I might even weigh myself tomorrow. We shall see!</p> <p>Hope you all have a good week!</p> <p>x</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/29/happy-check-fir-5854892/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/29/happy-check-fir-5854892/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/28/good-people-give-me-good-advice-5846359/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-28:/2009/03/28/good-people-give-me-good-advice-5846359/Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:01:47 +0100 <p>So I've decided to listen to them. Thank you.</p> <p>I am going to try and be more relaxed and less panic driven, whatever will be will be. </p> <p>The weekend is here, the hubby has a cold so I'm gonna away and make him some brekkie.</p> <p>Have a wonderful weekend to all my friends, and </p> <p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jembajr 32 years young today!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/28/good-people-give-me-good-advice-5846359/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/28/good-people-give-me-good-advice-5846359/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/26/choices-5834380/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-26:/2009/03/26/choices-5834380/Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:28:16 +0100 <p>i was contemplating a return trip to <a href="http://www.fitfarms.co.uk/">fitfarms</a> (i went last year for a week to kick start my weight loss) just to get me back off coffee and junk and to trim the last few inches off me, but it would cost £800 or there abouts. </p> <p>A friend I've kept in touch with from my visit suggested maybe spending the cash on a personal trainer instead. But where does one begin looking with these things? It sounds like it could be a good idea, but the whole discipline of being away for a whole week really made the last visit worthwhile. Saying that I didn't lose as much weight as I'd hoped last year, and now I'm smaller it'd be a smaller weight loss - possibly a gain as I've more muscle than last year. Hmmm. That could be demotivating. And if all the talks are exactly the same that could prove dull. The team thing worked well though, and the beautiful scenery we were running through. </p> <p>Hmmm, we'll see. It depends I guess whether I want to sacrifice a whole week of holiday to do this. </p> <p>My cold is still with me, less of a problem but still a problem. So I haven't been the gym since last week Tuesday, I'm reserving my strength for fighting this damn cold.</p> <p>Right, gotta get moving. Have a good day</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/26/choices-5834380/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/26/choices-5834380/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/24/kicking-it-5818650/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-24:/2009/03/24/kicking-it-5818650/Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:24:05 +0100 <p>Slowly but surely my cold is receding. I'm not sure if it's the rest, the constant 4 hourly dosage of painkillers or the curry I had last night, but this morning I awoke by myself at 6.40am (edit - after a full nights unbroken sleep I hasten to add), the sun shining through our bedroom window and got up, at least for 15 minutes whilst i drank a coffee, </p> <p>the sun shines and all feels right in my world, with the exception of broken skin around my nose and a slightly sore head. No doubt staring at my computer at work all day will bring the achyness back <img src="/img/smilies/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>hubby and I went to a new curry house last night, and we had a really nice time, chatting and setting our world to rights, not that much was wrong in it before <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"> but there were moments when he went off on his little fantasy and I went off on mine, neither really listening to the other. </p> <p>Tis good to know that with so much negativity in the press, and in the world things are smooth for us, and we still have so many opportunities to indulge in. "Life is full, full of surprises" (as a certain Cilla used to sing) and I like it this way. </p> <p>Seven and a half weeks til our holiday, and beyond that? Possibilities abound. </p> <p>Enjoy the sunshine everyone!</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/24/kicking-it-5818650/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>positive-posthttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/24/kicking-it-5818650/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/absenteeism-5807003/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-22:/2009/03/22/absenteeism-5807003/Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:06:12 +0100 <p>I am a culprit. My last gym visit was a half hearted one last Tuesday, and since then I have been absent. Up until Thursday morning I was just being lazy, but now I am ill. I have a horrid cold, I am full of snot and I have had the worst headaches I've ever known. I'm dosed up to the eyeballs on cold n flu tabs, and I'm back on the Vit C. Thankfully my appetite hasn't been too affected. </p> <p>In the last week we have taken a break from blogging as my head hurts too much to think and stare at the computer. I hope I haven't missed too much. I'm hoping to be back in bcuk fully from next week. </p> <p>On the other hand, the sunshine has helped me to feel a lot better, hubby and I have spent time in the garden, been down to the beach and been more relaxed. Except of course for my extra 5 hours of sleep a day with this damn cold. Aaarrrgggh. I'm fed up of it all now. I just want my health and energy back.</p> <p>Ah well. Must go blow my nose again and put the kettle on for some more hot water honey & lemon. </p> <p>Cheerio</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/absenteeism-5807003/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/22/absenteeism-5807003/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/lowest-of-low-5733352/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-10:/2009/03/10/lowest-of-low-5733352/Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:28:37 +0100 <p>I know I'm desperate for a sugar fix when...</p> <p>I find myself brushing my teeth for longer than two minutes in order to keep the sweet taste of the toothpaste alive in my mouth. </p> <p><img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/lowest-of-low-5733352/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>toothpastedesperationsugar-fixhttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/lowest-of-low-5733352/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/craving-junkfood-5733328/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-10:/2009/03/10/craving-junkfood-5733328/Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:22:44 +0100 <p>after my disastrous weigh in I am trying to be good. But it hurts. I didn't eat any junk at work all day, instead satisfying my sweet tooth with first a banana and then an apple. I got home and needed something to fill the gap as I had to go straight out again, so caved and ate a slice of home made choc/vanilla marble cake. It wasn't as good as it shoulda been.</p> <p>When I got back hubby was cooking dinner so I held off, to show solidarity he ate from a smaller plate, we're trying to get me back into smaller portions. Then afterwards he had some cake and I had a banana. So, now at least I've had my 5 portions of fruit/veg (raisins on porridge; mushrooms, spinach and beans in supper) but I still want something sweet. </p> <p>Ive had some fruit juice. I've had one cube of dark chocolate, and of course that second banana. I was gonna bake something tasty, just so I could lick out the fruit bowl but I haven't. I really want to eat something sweet and there are soo many goodies I could get stuck into. Awww, just remembered that last brownie/marshmallow skewer from the weekend, mouth watering, nerves twitching....</p> <p>Soddit. I'm gonna wash my teeth and hope to goodness that stops me. Aaaaarrrrgh. I just KNOW it won't last. </p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/craving-junkfood-5733328/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>need-chocolateno-self-controlcraving-junkhttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/craving-junkfood-5733328/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/tuesday-5728482/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-10:/2009/03/10/tuesday-5728482/Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:28 +0100 <p>I didn't want to get out of bed. But I did. Almost on autopilot after hubby told me the time, it wasn't late. Thankfully. I got myself dressed and to the gym, weighed in but i didn't check my weight until i was on my way out. Thankfully.</p> <p>I cycled 2km, rode 1km and then ran 2.9km. I even remembered to do some sit ups before I came home. Sadly disappointed when I checked my slip with my weight on. I haven't gained which is great, but I haven't lost any either so I'm still 11st 10 which isn't awful considering the junk I ate at the weekend and my general portion size, but I was hoping for more given my exercise over the last week.</p> <p>I'm hopeful that I can still pull of the 11st 7 between now and the next 10 weeks, I will really need to monitor my portion size and more importantly the junk I guzzle without thinking. </p> <p>I don't feel motivated right now, but at least I went, and I know where to be worried. The sun has just started shining, I need to jump in the shower and get some breakfast cooking. Have a good day all</p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/tuesday-5728482/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/10/tuesday-5728482/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/09/thursday-and-today-5724962/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-09:/2009/03/09/thursday-and-today-5724962/Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:31:05 +0100 <p>Thursday I managed to run 4km in the end, was nearly dying by the time i stopped running, i was aiming for 4.5km but people were waiting for the machine. </p> <p>I went again on Friday morning, the weigh in machine was bust which put me in a foul mood, so I only ran 1.1km coz I was fed up. </p> <p>The weekend was full of rich meals and mostly relaxation (except the 3mile walk from Mother-In-Law to station after Saturday lunch) and today I got up and managed to get myself in gear. I was late going, but by 7.30am I was on the treadmill. </p> <p>I went cross country today and managed 3k in 20 minutes so was happy. I'm doing 'late' shifts this week - 9.30-5.30 so I have longer in the gym in the mornings, theoretically at least. Must remember that does NOT mean I can snooze an extra half hour <img src="/img/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>Dinner tonight needs to be healthy, last night i had a roast but I had a huge plate of it. Yum! </p> <p>Apparently if/when I get pregnant I could put on upto 2 stone, I hope I'm lucky enough to not get mad cravings, i can barely control my eating habits now! </p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/09/thursday-and-today-5724962/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/09/thursday-and-today-5724962/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/05/and-she-s-off-5699849/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-05:/2009/03/05/and-she-s-off-5699849/Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:04:44 +0100 <p>To the gym tonight, after a few false starts, including sleeping through the starters gun this morning, 'forgetting' to bring my PE kit to work with me, and attempting to persuade my other half he wants me to stay in. </p> <p>It is my own fault really. I am actually getting fatter again. I sent my hubby and instant message at work after lunch (baguette, sausage and beans) that I felt fat and horrid. I feel like my size 16 blouses are being put to the test. I dread for the day that a seam rips. </p> <p>Well, less typing, more action, he comes....</p> <p>Bye </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/05/and-she-s-off-5699849/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/05/and-she-s-off-5699849/#commentshttp://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/04/tortured-5694119/tag:happyfithealthy.blog.co.uk,2009-03-04:/2009/03/04/tortured-5694119/Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:26:56 +0100 <p>hubby forced me out of bed again this morning, not physically, but with the threat of forcing me out the door to the gym this evening if I didn't go before work. </p> <p>So, I got up and went. It wasn't soo bad once I woke up. </p> <p><img src="/img/smilies/grayno.gif" alt=":no:" class="middle" border="0"> I lie. It was awful. There were a few other people from work there so I had a bit of encouragement and I managed to run 3k in 20 minutes, but I felt like i was dying. My colds getting the better of me, and running to my chest which is a pain, so my breathing was a night mare. </p> <p>Just like at school <em>could do better </em> describes my attempts.</p> <p>I was tempted to order pizza tonight, but hubby has taken a look at my despondent face and said he'll cook some wholesome grub. I just want to sleep. <img src="/img/smilies/icon_yawn.gif" alt=":yawn:" class="middle" border="0"></p> <p>x </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/04/tortured-5694119/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>http://HappyFitHealthy.blog.co.uk/2009/03/04/tortured-5694119/#comments