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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 21:12

mods pleaaaaaassseee don't put this in the health area for a bit, because most healthy fit people probably don't check it and I totally need some advice!!!

I want to start getting back into shape, and I'm trying to get some ideas on what to do!

what do you do to keep active everyday?

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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 15:25

I do Zumba, Belly Dancing and Step aerobics. I find the classes really enjoyable and I love dancing so for me its like a fun way of getting toned up. However, I'm also on a calorie controlled diet too - its so right what the other ladies on here have said about exercise alone not being the answer.

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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 15:20

walk up and downstairs in my house, oh and raise my right arm more than i should. :)

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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 14:20

Thanks for that fairytale. I'll save your blog in my Bookmarks.

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Latest post on 21 October 2011 - 11:46

I workout at home every day! I do circuit training, cardio, muscle work, yoga, pilates... I don't have a gym at home, but you'll be surprised how much you can do without a gym :) and without joining a gym or a fitness center! If you want to see some (cost free) instructions and inspiration for workouts at home, google my lucky 9 and go to the body category of this page. (I am a fitness professional with 16 years of experience). And remember being active is a lifestyle. Small choices that lead to big changes! :)

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:33

Fitness bootcamp thrice a week (when i was in Dubai) Yoga once a week Running thrice a week Every now and then i also do wallclimbing, camping, Zumba and bodypump classes. I would do anything except training alone at gym. Makes me feel sad.

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 15:25

Outdoor circuit training 1-2x a week Golf (is when you're walking and dragging a 10 kg bag) Zumba Swimming Walking Gym

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 12:41

When I was losing weight I grabbed every opportunity for incidental exercise, walked every evening for 45 minutes and used a fit band when watching the tv. When I decided to tone up more I bought a cross trainer not because I like them but because it burned more calories than walking on a treadmill or using a stationary bike plus I downloaded the 30 day Shred and did it every day for 30 days straight (twice). When I wanted to increase my fitness I did the Couch to 5km running program and then worked my way up to 2 x 5km, 1 x 8km and 1 x 10+km per week while still doing the 30 day Shred 1 - 2 times per week and if I have the energy using the cross trainer for 15 minutes every second night or so. I am about to drop 1 x 5km and add in a Bikram (hot) yoga class. Example Week: (rounded times) Monday - Shred (30 minutes) Tuesday - 8km run (60 minutes) Wednesday - Bikram Yoga (90 minutes) Thursday - Shred (30 minutes) Friday - 5km run (30 minutes) Saturday - Rest Day Sunday - 10+km run (90 minutes) Total 5.5 hours Before you say you don't have 5.5 hours it is only 3.3% of the hours in a week and well under the 10% of weekly hours we should be dedicating to looking after ourselves (me time).

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:56

I have also started the 30 day shred but prior to that (and now as well as) I FORCE myself to go to gym classes 3 times a week - spinning, yoga, body pump..... I can't do the normal gym, I totally lack motivation and don't put in effort when I get there but in the classes I have to. I wish I was one of those people who loves exercise, I absolutely hate it and really have to drag myself. But I absolutely love my food so it's a necessary evil :(

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:49

TBH, I loose weight by drinking Costa coffee and cafe Nero. Don't really know if there is any bad chemical product in their coffee but they are very laxatives. :\::\: Is this a serious answer to the question Paris6? :D Yes, I'm :)

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:36

mods pleaaaaaassseee don't put this in the health area for a bit, because most healthy fit people probably don't check it and I totally need some advice!!! I want to start getting back into shape, and I'm trying to get some ideas on what to do! what do you do to keep active everyday? S*E*X is suppose to be great for losing weight and firming up :)

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:28

TBH, I loose weight by drinking Costa coffee and cafe Nero. Don't really know if there is any bad chemical product in their coffee but they are very laxatives. :\::\: Is this a serious answer to the question Paris6? :D

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:24

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 11:13

How about going for a run with your dogs? I do not work yet so I do the cleaning myself, it makes me move my butt big time! :)

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EW GURU

Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 07:54

Yes it's really tough isn't it. I don't know. All the usual stuff of taking stairs instead of lifts etc. Go mall walking? I run all year round, I don't use the heat as an excuse not to get out there. I just have to do it in the evenings after the sun has gone down when it's really hot. Perhaps get a pedometer and make sure that you get your 10,000 steps per day in. Even if it means walking around the house :)

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 07:46

Losing weight is not about exercise. It's about not eating too much. Exercise is just the icing on the bodylicious cake. Calories in is the deciding factor as to whether or not you stay fat. Running a marathon is equivalent to 1 packet of hobnobs. Lots of people stay fat because they say they have no time to exercise. The reality is they stay fat because they eat too much. Exercise to stay healthy and fit, but don't use it as the main way to lose weight. Keeping active is great and should be strongly encouraged but you HAVE to watch what you eat. Yes, thats totally right, but getting active is such a challenge for me, because I really don't know what to do! When Im in Sydney/London/Auckland I spend most of my time walking everywhere so staying active comes naturally but here I seem to be on my butt most of the day be it behind a desk or car wheel!

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Latest post on 20 October 2011 - 07:36

Losing weight is not about exercise. It's about not eating too much. Exercise is just the icing on the bodylicious cake. Calories in is the deciding factor as to whether or not you stay fat. Running a marathon is equivalent to 1 packet of hobnobs. Lots of people stay fat because they say they have no time to exercise. The reality is they stay fat because they eat too much. Exercise to stay healthy and fit, but don't use it as the main way to lose weight. Keeping active is great and should be strongly encouraged but you HAVE to watch what you eat.

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 23:02

I climb every day 5 floors in my office twice. I do yoga twice per week. And I am still unfit and putting on weight. you MUST be putting on muscle!

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 23:00

Never met an overweight maid.... [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php'>[img'>http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores004.gif[/img'>[/url'> [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php'>[img'>http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores011.gif[/img'>[/url'> You must be kidding!? half the maids I see arrive as twigs and leave as trunks!

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:50

Never met an overweight maid.... [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php'>[img'>http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores004.gif[/img'>[/url'> [url=http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php'>[img'>http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-chores011.gif[/img'>[/url'>

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:27

I climb every day 5 floors in my office twice. I do yoga twice per week. And I am still unfit and putting on weight.

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:26

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:20

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:18

I think about doing exercise, not sure the thought counts.

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:16

Thanks, Sassy :) you've got mail :)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:10

Thanks, Sassy :)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:02

I've just bought the Rosemary Conley exercise video. And an exercise mat. Now just have to use one whilst watching the other. (Highjack: AS, sent you an email today, did it land up in your spam or did you just not have a chance to reply?) will check now :)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:02

What do you do currently? lol a big fat nothing!!! well actually I do walk my dogs :)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 22:01

I've just bought the Rosemary Conley exercise video. And an exercise mat. Now just have to use one whilst watching the other. (Highjack: AS, sent you an email today, did it land up in your spam or did you just not have a chance to reply?)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 21:26

heyy!! I would suggest you to start SOCIALIZIN...!! Going outside, meeting people will keep you active and also help u to get back in shape...! once u start meetin other ladies in town, then obviously you dun wana luk like a MEAT SHOP, so definitly dz will motivate you to shed sum pounds and get in shape and stay active! :)

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Latest post on 19 October 2011 - 21:22

Somebody on here recommended it when I was trying to shed the last few baby kilos. It's brilliant!

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