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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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Ant7Senior Contributor
@Bunniekins That’s a great effort good for you. I had a easy day yesterday and didn’t really do anything. Today I did a 1km swim then a 5km walk along the beach 😊
what has everyone else been up to
@Queenie @Shaz51 @BryanaCamp @Eden1919 And anyone else passing through
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QueenieSenior Contributor
I didn’t go to the gym today but walked along the beach 🏝 for about an hour. Only light workout. Congratulations on everyone’s efforts!
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
hi all, well done on all that exercise!
I haven't done much this week, just walks around the block. Hoping to hike tomorrow.
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QueenieSenior Contributor
I’ve been having some issues with my breathing. I went for a chest X-ray and am booked in for a spirometer test to check lung capacity. The doctor is concerned because I have had quite a lot of past exposure to asbestos.
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
Gosh @Queenie that sounds stressful. Good luck with the test and let us know how you go.
I hiked 10km today, felt better after it so that's nice. Now just trying not to munch out on cake.
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
hello all on thread @Bunniekins @Queenie @Shaz51
I've had a good day today, did a 10 minute high intensity workout this morning (haven't done one all month) and went for a 5km walk.
Now I'm munching out on sultanas as I figure it's better than cake.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
Hey @BryanaCamp Good on you for the huge work out! I did a 1.15 hour walk yesterday with son 2 and munched out on porridge and sultanas :). I love sultanas :D. Gotta have a treat sometimes. I also love dates and figs .... but I figure sultanas are better 🙂
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie How are you Queenie? How did the x rays go?
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Hey @Bunniekins just got back from the doctor now and she states that I am disgustingly healthy. The breathing issues must be anxiety and panic attacks. I didn’t do any such exercise yesterday as I was on work placement and was exhausted from being on my feet all day.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie I am very happy that you are disgustingly healthy 😄 xxx work placement would be enough to stress somebody out.
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