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QueenieSenior Contributor
The journey has begun. Today I joined a gym and bought some clothes to train in. I want to slim down and prevent the risk of type 2 diabetes. I thought I’d start a thread for my journey and start posting about the journey. Hopefully it will see an improvement in my mental health too due to all those feel good chemicals.
So, this is Day 1... I’m nervous but excited at the same time.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie Hi Queenie yes the shakes I bought do. I am looking forward to trying the different flavours but even my daughter who walked by said the powder smelt good.
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
Hi @Queenie - fantastic, well done on the water running, I'm well impressed! that's so great you enjoyed it too, thay always say the best kind of exercise is the kind you like. Did you notice you slept better?
I'm off for a walk now as I haven't had time to exercise for a few days.
Keep up the good wrok @Bunniekins and @Queenie
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@BryanaCamp @Queenie BryanaCamp you are a brave soul venturing out in this weather BryanaCamp it is 38 degrees where I am!!:o Hope you enjoy your walk :). I went out for a walk at 7pm last night with son and friend and it was lovely. Just the right temperature. At least the weather will be cooler as of tomorrow for a few days.
Queenie did you try some shakes? I am nearly onto the vanilla.
Have fun exercising ladies! xxx
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Hey @Bunniekins and @BryanaCamp , I went to the gym today and ran up and down with 35kg sled 🛷. I also did a lot of leg work.... causing jelly legs 😂
I was forced to stop my workout however as my eyes kept rolling back and I overheated. The trainer was really good with me though and after cooling down, I wanted to jump back in and keep going.
I haven’t started the shakes yet but am keeping an eye out as my local chemist doesn’t stock them.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie Good on you Queenie!:) sounds exhausting but good fun too 😄
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie @BryanaCamp Good morning. Am off to two walks today one with son2 and the other with mental health nurse. Yesterday I did chair yoga which was great (haven't done it for awhile and it shoed :o). Hope you both have a great day. Love greenpea xx
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie @BryanaCamp Hey tried a t shirt on and it was looser!!!! Am thrilled. Long way to go but when I see my clothes fit better it makes all the hard work worth it. :). Hope you are both well. greenpea
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Hey @Bunniekins , it’s a good feeling when clothes are fitting better due to exercise and healthy living. I’ve been walking and swimming 🏊♀️ as I’m on holidays at the beach. Due to the windy conditions and dangerous surf 🌊 I’ve been swimming in the resort pool. Walking on the beach and taking steps instead of the lift. I went out for valentines dinner and had a lean goat curry without coconut cream. Still want to try those shakes.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie Holiday at the beach sounds lovely 🙂 plus a romantic dinner sounds scrummy and healthy. I bought more shakes today (they taste so nice it is my one joy plus my early morning coffee). Will keep you posted with how I go but am determined to lose this baggage around my middle.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie @BryanaCamp Just wondering how my fitness buddies are doing. Hope you are both doing well on your fitness journey.
I have been a very good pea. Have been walking and doing chair yoga. Have been eating healthy (loads of salads and some fruit with whole grain cereal as a treat) and drinking loats of water (yuck to the water :P) . Drinking shakes - vanilla now but will stay off the chocolate as I am a chocky addict and it may be too tempting to get the taste buds stirred up again :). Can slowly see a shift in weight.
Would love to hear about your successes. Love greenpea xxx
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