The VN Fat Club 2010!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

salliee5 — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:42:41 GMT

This is a brilliant idea. How is everyone getting on?

I need to lose weight and I managed it before, I lost 2 stone ish. Diets:pah rubbish, does not work for me. I started cycling, walking, running, one year later 2 stone lighter I was competing in marathons, doing triathlons, training to swim the channel. The actual weight loss for me was irrelvant, it was about how I felt, and the shape of my body.

Key is heathly eating not diet food eating and exercise. I fell off track though a few years back and the weight crept back on, can't bear to give up my large portion sizes of heathly food so went for my first run last night :) Having previously been able to complete marathons, struggling to run half a mile was disturbing, but the best thing about running is the speed in which you get fitter. Battle through the first few weeks, and suddenly 10 mins hard slog turns into an enjoyable 20 mins run, then 30, then 1 hours. You get it!

Good luck everyone!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Fri, 21 May 2010 08:42:19 GMT

[quote user="*Steph *"]

Ah cheers for that Claire just youtubed it too.. going to try an do some of the basic routines lol.. really need to work on my core muscles.. !! x

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It's great, me and my other half are sooo sore today. Sore in a good way that it's working though. I tried to just sit up outta bed this morning and could really feel my stomach had been worked hehe

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:53:20 GMT

[quote user="SmegSlayer"]

went to my first exercise class for over a week today. was feeling poorly all last week and work was super stressed and under staffed so did a bit of comfort eating and the pounds piled on so am now trying to get back on track.

why oh why can't you see results from exercise immediately- surely that would be better motivation??????

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Have to admit- my bum REALLY hurts today! Off to trampolining in a bit

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Steph Phillips — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:56:49 GMT

Ah cheers for that Claire just youtubed it too.. going to try an do some of the basic routines lol.. really need to work on my core muscles.. !! x

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:53:24 GMT

[quote user="*Steph *"]

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

Went to Pilates last night, was brilliant. I can feel the muscles in my stomach are tight and a bit sore today.

Could really feel the muscles working, it's great for a flat stomach too

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oooo.. whats Pilates??

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http://www.pilatesfoundation.com/newsite/what-is-pilates.php

What is pilates?

Pilates is an exercise method, designed to elongate, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Based upon an anatomical understanding of the body's muscular and skeletal systems, the Pilates teacher creates a comprehensive exercise programme for the client. Classes will focus on specific areas individually whilst using exercises that integrate the whole body to re-educate and restore it to optimum muscular and skeletal function.

It is this holistic approach that sets Pilates apart from many other forms of exercise. Osteopaths, physiotherapists and general practitioners recommend Pilates as one of the safest forms of exercise today. Pilates can be beneficial for just about everyone, regardless of age and fitness level.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates

http://www.pilates.co.uk/

It works your 'core muscles' and REALLY helps tone and flatten stomachs

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Steph Phillips — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:51:02 GMT

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

Went to Pilates last night, was brilliant. I can feel the muscles in my stomach are tight and a bit sore today.

Could really feel the muscles working, it's great for a flat stomach too

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oooo.. whats Pilates??

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Thu, 20 May 2010 08:36:28 GMT

Went to Pilates last night, was brilliant. I can feel the muscles in my stomach are tight and a bit sore today.

Could really feel the muscles working, it's great for a flat stomach too

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:58:01 GMT

why oh why can't you see results from exercise immediately- surely that would be better motivation??????

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:23:31 GMT

does it count if i have a weight watchers yoghurt after takeaway fish and chips?

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Wed, 12 May 2010 09:12:58 GMT

[quote user="Bouncyfi"]

After weeks of yo-yo-ing, I have finally hit the elusive 2 stone!!!! Hopefully I will manage to keep going down now! But then the haggis supper I had for my dinner possibly didn't help!!

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well done! i just can't get below 11 stone no matter what

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Fiona Leathers — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:15:19 GMT

After weeks of yo-yo-ing, I have finally hit the elusive 2 stone!!!! Hopefully I will manage to keep going down now! But then the haggis supper I had for my dinner possibly didn't help!!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:59:01 GMT

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]

Any suggestions for yummy, filling food for lunches? I'm getting bored! Want a nice big salad sandwich...

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Your favourite bread, 2 slices of meat (i like haslet or corned beef), avocado, Tomato, chopped spring onion, pepper and herby lettuce leaves. spread the avocado over the bread, the put 1 slice of meat on each bread slice and put the salad between the meat to stop it from making the bread soggy

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Vicky RVN — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:18:42 GMT

Any suggestions for yummy, filling food for lunches? I'm getting bored! Want a nice big salad sandwich...

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Steph Phillips — Sat, 08 May 2010 18:10:07 GMT

I've just joined up to the womens gym (well, more of a circuit training workout) called 'Curves' ... my sister has lost 6 inches in a month with them!! going to go at least 4x a week!!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Vicky RVN — Fri, 07 May 2010 21:03:15 GMT

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]

I'm now back on a diet!

Am 65.25kg, aiming for 60kg to start with! I sooooo want to do this...i just love my food too much!!!

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I LOVE my food Vicky and I've lost a stone so don't worry it's do-able.

I cut my portion sizes I found that helped so much!

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I'm really trying to cut portion sizes, and not go back for 2nds! Haven't been fantastic this week, but better than i've been recently! Have had cereal bars and fruit rather than chocolate. Have discovered oakcakes, really like the taste and they're quite filling too! I've cut down on my carbs a lot, LOVE my fresh bread!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

louise170388 — Thu, 06 May 2010 12:44:23 GMT

[quote user="SmegSlayer"]

what do other members of the vn fat club use as munchies? (please don't say fruit coz it gives me stomach cramps )

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Im doin weightwatchers and found a few lowfat crisps : quavers, french fries, skips. . i even found i could have a big bag of 'grab bag' crisps for only 3 WW points which was handy :)

also snack a jacks :)

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:50:48 GMT

[quote user="*Steph *"]

Wow Claire you've done amazing!!

I've been doing the same as you, (cutting portion sizes) I weight myself in work, and last time I weighed 66.6kg (666 agh!!) now 4wks later I'm down to 63.25.. so far so good

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Thanks

WOOHOO WELL DONE!!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Steph Phillips — Thu, 06 May 2010 08:07:04 GMT

Wow Claire you've done amazing!!

I've been doing the same as you, (cutting portion sizes) I weight myself in work, and last time I weighed 66.6kg (666 agh!!) now 4wks later I'm down to 63.25.. so far so good

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

SmegSlayer — Thu, 06 May 2010 07:40:21 GMT

what do other members of the vn fat club use as munchies? (please don't say fruit coz it gives me stomach cramps )

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:22:39 GMT

[quote user="Vicky SVN"]

I'm now back on a diet!

Am 65.25kg, aiming for 60kg to start with! I sooooo want to do this...i just love my food too much!!!

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I LOVE my food Vicky and I've lost a stone so don't worry it's do-able.

I cut my portion sizes I found that helped so much!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Vicky RVN — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:45:57 GMT

I'm now back on a diet!

Am 65.25kg, aiming for 60kg to start with! I sooooo want to do this...i just love my food too much!!!

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:16:21 GMT

[quote user="louise170388"]

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

I've lost a stone, now size 8 and 5 weeks til holiday

Very happy

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:D wll done!!

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Thank you!

[quote user="louise170388"]How did u do it? [/quote]

Smaller portion sizes, regular meals

Everything in moderation, I just cannot cut things out entirely otherwise I crave them too much so I allow myself things in moderation and it seems to have worked

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

louise170388 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:48:05 GMT

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

I've lost a stone, now size 8 and 5 weeks til holiday

Very happy

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:D wll done!! How did u do it?

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

louise170388 — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:48:05 GMT

[quote user="Claire 'Duke' York RVN MBVNA"]

I've lost a stone, now size 8 and 5 weeks til holiday

Very happy

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:D wll done!! How did u do it?

Re: The VN Fat Club 2010!

Claire Cameron — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:19:42 GMT

I've lost a stone, now size 8 and 5 weeks til holiday

Very happy