Here I am – a month into getting myself into shape and getting fit!
A month of going to the gym for regular body pump classes, zumba and swimming.
And how do I feel?
Well pretty bloody awesome to be honest!
I haven’t lost a huge amount of weight, but I have definitely changed shape.
My clothes fit differently, things that had really been a little on the tight side, I can now comfortably wear. The jeans I had been wearing for a while I can now take off without undoing them.
And I’m beginning to notice non weight related changes too!
My hair is in better condition, my skin is better and I haven’t noticed the usual spike of PMT hormones this month (the rest of the family may tell a different story of course)
And the best bit is spending so much lovely time with my girlie Bernard – laughing, encouraging each other on and crying together when muscles ache too much!
So now I have to convert this summer plan into a lifestyle plan! No giving up when Bernard goes off to uni, no “can’t be bothered” duvet days and getting my mental state and diet to a place where I can be a healthier me!
Watch this space……… and don’t tell anyone else of course – cos they’ll laugh………….. but weight training is fab! I love it! Now there’s something you never thought I’d say – me neither!
Manneskjur says
August 11, 2014 at 12:06 pmGood on you Mary – this is something I am planning to do when the kids go back to school and I get free time again – less inactivity!
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Sonya Cisco says
August 11, 2014 at 1:24 pmAm utterly in awe, please send some of your new found enthusiasm for fitness my way!
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Mum of One says
August 11, 2014 at 1:52 pmGood for you. I have been doing Insanity with the husband and am finding much the same as you. No HUGE loss in weight but my trousers are hanging off me. I even went shopping today for new work trousers and bought a SIZE 10!!! Am also noticing my hair is much less dry. It must be the increased blood flow. Keep going lovely lady and I will try to too x
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Carolin says
August 11, 2014 at 4:17 pmYou sound really positive about it all. I’m sure you can keep up the good work and make your girl proud when she comes on home visits 🙂
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Liz Burton says
August 11, 2014 at 5:35 pmI’m awestruck! You’re doing amazing x
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Aly says
August 12, 2014 at 8:00 amBloody brilliant Mary!!! Keep it up, you know we’re all behind you 😀
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PinkOddy says
August 12, 2014 at 11:20 amOh very well done. I haven’t done it on anywhere near your scale, but have been regularly walking (and adding in bits of jogging) and last night I jogged a way (not far but for me) without losing my breath that previously I couldn’t do – and that felt so good.
Good luck with keeping on going.
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Penny A Residence says
August 13, 2014 at 9:05 amWell done! I just dropped the kids at sports club and joined the gym while I was there, here goes!
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Becky says
August 13, 2014 at 11:30 amoh well done you that is FAB!
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Michelle Twin Mum says
August 13, 2014 at 10:02 pmWell done Mary, I’m so pleased you are enjoying it and weight training – cool! I’m serioulsy thinking of spending my birthday money on some gym sessions. Mich x
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