Thursday 15th March

Running - 45 mins

Hope you are all having a good day.

Wednesday 14th March

Running/ interval sprints - 40 mins

@modath- yeah its beginning to feel like naija harmattan, though this british weather is so unpredictable- tmrw it could all be frosty and cold, then by the next day it's like a lovely summer day. we will soon be the same time zone as naija ( next week) so we will have lighter evenings. I'm a bit worried about the mornings as when I go for my run at 6am it is still a bit dark with the sun coming thru about 6.20 ish... With the clocks going forward next week it would mean by 6am it will still be quite dark, not so keen on running in the dark.. Anyway I'll cross that bridge when I get there

@ ML: my dear, thank you jare. I'm enjoying the running, lest I say it is addictive too.
Good workout with the Tae bo. I have that Billy ultimate bootcamp dvd and it's one of the ones I do when I mean business, 60mins of good cardio/ toning. My little girl used to pop downstairs too when I'm busy firing kicks left and right and she tries to join in usually ends up falling over herself lol. I also have to stop just in case I mistakenly land one on her! I've had to combat these interruptions by sacrificing the extra 30 mins in bed to get a head start before the kiddies wake!

Tuesday 13th March

Tae bo Advanced DVD - 55mins

Well done Ronky on the weight lost so far, very encouraging to hear progress being made

Monday 12th March

Running - 30mins

@Echala: i like that philosophy. well done on the loss so far and I bet it's such a great feeling to fit into those previously 'too tight' clothes! - and that's just the outward benefits of being fit, talk less of how you will feel inside

Have a lovely day all.

Sunday 11th March

Running/jogging/sprints - 75 mins

A new week!

Had a long running session today. Sunday is my 'long run' day as I have a lot more time in the mornings. Didnt think i could go as far as i did today so quite pleased with this. Still can't believe how quickly my fitness level has improved in just a week. I've found my skipping rope again and managed to do 300 skips yesterday. Will see if I can incorporate a few mins of skipping into my day this week.

New goals for this week:

1.Workouts- including running, some Tae bo sessions.

2. Increase water intake.


Ps: Well done HG on the loss, great to see things moving in the right direction and you are really in the zone!

ML: well done on your workouts, I see you've been 'shredding' great stuff girl!

@all: have a great week ahead. The motivation level is high on this thread, let's keep it that way!

Friday 9th march

Jillian Michael Yoga Meltdown - 35mins
300 skips

Yippee, it's the end of the week, tGif!
I decided to ease into the weekend with our beloved Jillian  I sweated my ar*se off with this fast moving yoga dvd.
Feels good to tick off both my mini goals set at the start of the week  . so much progress in just a week. On sunday I was huffing and puffing and doing lots of stop starts on the run, by yesterday I was able to run non-stop 30mins at a good pace. I already feel lighter and more energetic and I'm sleeping better at night.
Rest day tmrw.

@agaba:what's up dude? missing your workout logs on here of late,  seems to be more of cakes and other 'cough' things hehe 

Well done all and have a good weekend.

Thursday 8th march

Run - 30mins

Welcome back Gen. I second HG's words. I also now log my food on another site where there can be a better analysis and feedback for me etc. I find that when I workout, there is this subconscious desire to make healthy choices with my food. I have less cravings and binge episodes. Food definitely is a bigger part of weight loss than exercise alone. Exercise has far reaching health benefits though.

Uche- you are alright my dear, don't over analyse the cake! You are living the real life, not the dress rehearsal for it. The way you have chosen is a lifestyle choice, not a quick fix, so moments like this are going to happen and are factored in. You are allowed to indulge every one in while, its knowing when to stop and not doing it too much that is the key. There will always be birthdays, parties etc to attend but as long as you are in control of the food and not the other way round, you are fine.

Wed 7th march

Tae bo 'cardio bootcamp' - 30mins

Is it Uches birthday too? Many happy returns o! Month of birthdays indeed.

Tuesday 6th march

Run/sprints - 40mins
Stretch/cooldown- 5mins

Beginning to get addicted to this running, love how I feel after.


@HG: many happy returns dear! Na real month of birthdays in the house

Monday 5th March

Jogging - 30 mins
Cool down/stretch -10mins

Feel great this morning I thought I'd do a dvd when I woke up but opted for a jog as it's now brighter here from just after 6am. The wind was fresh on my face and I just enjoyed the nice quiet jog before most pole were on the roads. My fitness level is nowhere where it was before I took a break but gradually I know it will build back up with consistent exercise. So for today I was huffing and puffing along, pushing thru to the finish line. It's all good.

HG:hope your headache has vamoosed?

Take care all x

Sunday 4th March

Exercise:

Brisk Walk and jog - 45mins

Hey folks! I am back and what a great day to resume back in the best forum on this site! Many happy returns dear modath

@HG, ML, Ronky, Agaba, how you all dey na? great to see you all fighting fit and continuing on your programs. Well done guys! Also big helllo to the newbies on here too.

I have been absent for much longer than I initially anticipated. Thank God I am now back to health and strength after feeling below par for a while. I really needed to the rest and time out to get my strength back.

Well this week it's back to business as usual.

I have 2 mini goals I want to set myself for this week.

1. I aim to work out at least 30mins a day for six days starting today and ending Friday. By workout this could take the form of brisk walking, run, exercise dvds etc. As long as my heart rate is up for 30 mins a day.
2. Log the workout daily on this forum.

Ok so those are my min goals for the week, I will assess by the end of the week, then set new ones for the following week.

Happy new week to you all

Hey peeps, just checking in, hope to be back joining u soon. miss my workouts. Will try and ease in gently. Take care.

Thanks ML. I def don't want to rush into things so just making sure I get my strength back first. In the meantime I'm living my fitness/workouts vicariously thru u guys by reading ur posts on here will be back soon.

Hi guys n girls,

Not been feeling well hence no logs for some days. trying to push thru this and get my strength back so hopefully be back on form soon. Keep up the great work peeps. x

Wed 18th Jan

Tae Bo Cardio Bootcamp Live! - 30 mins

Great work all

Happy new week to you all!

Let's be motivated to do our workouts, consistency is the key

Sunday 15th Jan

Running/brisk walk - 48mins

^^ @ echala: so i guess every cloud has a silver lining, nice one

Thurs 12th Jan

Tae Bo 'Celebrity Get Fit' - 42mins

Been avoiding that Jillian mama with her drills this week, but plan to revisit next week.

Keep going at it guys!

Wed 11th Jan

Tae bo Energise - 30 mins

Welcome Echala! You will be in good company here

Tuesday 10th Jan

Tae bo Fat blasting cardio- 45mins

@ML: welcome back and good to see you firing on!

@ general house: keep up the nice work

Sunday 8th Jan

Zumba session on the wii - 30 mins

@sammiejo: welcome back and well done on the weight loss so far  .  Of course we are not here to judge you on your logs, we are all on the journey and logging also helps one to keep accountable. With the bf you def don't need to be in diet mode o!

Happy new week to all in the house
Ps: woohoo we are now on the 100th page on this thread

So sorry to read this Gen, may God grant you and the family the fortitude to bear this loss. God bless.

Friday 6th Jan

No exercise today. Had very little sleep last night so decided to have a rest day.

Our goals are def within our reach, keep the faith .

Wishing everyone a good weekend x

Thurs 5th Jan

Level 2 30DS - 26 mins


@ modath: good good, shall be watching out for you!

@HG: i still hate those weird side lunges My initial challenge were the press ups as my upper body strength is not that great. I just made sure to do one or two more extra than I would normally. Eg I usually found myself giving up say at 5 sets, then determined to push to 7 sets the next time I did the workout etc, Hth.

123 where u dey?

Wed 4th Jan

Exercise:

Tae Bo Everybody Get Ripped- 48mins

Brisk walk- 25 mins

@Ronke: that Bollywood burn workout sounds fun! Also well done on the workouts and what a nice boost for you as people are now noticing the weight loss . At the rate you are going your goal is surely within your reach. Keep on keeping on girl!

@HG: don't feel bad for missing a day, like you said there is always tomorrow and sometimes the body just needs that recovery and rest. Sure you know all this already anyway but it's still easy to feel bad, Sleep well and you should be all refreshed to tackle tmrw.

Peeps where you @ -123, modath, Gen?

Tuesday 3rd Jan

Exercise log:

Level 1 30 Day Shred - 26 mins

Brisk walk - 30 mins

Hour_Glass:

03/01/12

D6L1 30DS

I am putting taebo 3 days a week till end of this challenge.

^ snap, that is actually my routine for January - 3 days Tae bo, 2 days Shred/Ripped in 30.  I found last year when I did the Ripped in 30 everyday for like 3 weeks I lost inches but not that much weight loss on the scales. Also felt a bit bulked up sha. Tae bo is my 'go to' for cardio and helps speed up my metabolism and fitness, also mega calorie burn the longer the workout.

Good going guys

Monday 2nd Jan

Exercise log:

Tae Bo Advanced - 56 mins

Lower body toning - 9 mins

Back on the program.

@hg: well done on the exercise. Hope your tummy settles soon. May your dream come true 

How is everyone?

Another year passing by, we thank God. Wishing the whole house a happy new year for 2012!

Agaba123, Lady Modath, HG, Genb, ML, Ronke and others: it's been a good year and i'm glad to have had the opportunity to be part of this encouraging forum with you guys in achieving my health and fitness goals. Onwards and upwards for 2012! This is a lifestyle choice, we're in it for the long haul 
Keep the faith guys as we step into a new year. <Ok I'll step off the podium now hehe  >

Babsy
xox

@ house, happy thurday to you all. The end of the year is nigh let us finish it strong. how has the week been for you all?

@ modath great to hear you are feeling better now. I love those type of encounters where people who haven't seen you for a while notice your weight loss. A nice boost definitely!
@HG: was actually motivated by your bootcamp challenge thing. Could seethe result of working towards a goal, so yeah Jillian here we come!

Alas I couldn't get my early workout in this morning, hm i set the alarm and all but tiredness and willpower sha! will try and fit in some cardio during the day. So food intake has to be on point today, no wasteful cals,

123, you've been a bit too quiet o!
ML, Gen B, Ronke and others hope you are all ok?

@HG: love your spirit girl! I dey o, I see you holding the fort.
So All my visitors have left this end and now can get back to routine. The baking was temptation o, but I gave most of the goodies away to family and visitors so none in the house for me to devour!
Toying btw starting the 30 ds/ ripped in 30 DVD for my jan challenge. Realised how good it is to set oneself challenges cos then you have something to work towards and motivate one. And they r not too long to do in the morning.

Agaba how far, gen etal?
Ronke hope you enjoyed your 1 hr dance session?

Friday 23rd Dec

Exercise:

Ultimate Bootcamp Tae bo - 52mins

Plodding on here with the exercise and sensible eating. I def feel lighter and jeans fit better! I'm in a good place and glad I sorted it now rather than waiting till the new year.
Today has been so so busy fitting in food shopping with a quick trip to touch up my hair. Didn't want to be joining the mad rush tmrw, and will be instead be busy baking and making festive snacks and munchies etc. Now i just need to make sure I don't scoff too much of these goodies! Saving myself for Xmas day and even then, all with moderation <she says with fingers crossed heehee>

@ all: Happy Xmas and new year to you and yours!
@HG: woohoo on completing the 30day target you set yourself!! It's a good achievement and shows what one can do when you set your mind to it.
@Ronkus : can imagine ur hubby shaking his head at you doing some quick exercise whilst cooking hehe, I used to do squats whilst cooking too, good to seize every opportunity ya know !