** Otter Fit Club/30 Day Shred Challenge **

I can sympathise with a lot of what you're saying - MIA period and bad skin since coming off the pill plus putting on weight since the wedding so I'll happily be your 30ds buddy :-)

So sorry you're feeling this down, I do agree exercise can help and although I don't have any experience with depression I know it can really uplift people and help your mood so hopefully you'll feel better.

I can be a 30DS buddy if you like?
I've had this bloomin' same weight loss ticker stuck at the same weight for over a month now and need to get a grip. I've probably put a few lbs on that I've lost again so need to get it off, ideally want to lose a few lbs for Christmas so I can enjoy the festivities without feeling guilty.

So yeah whenever you'd want to start i'd have mine at the ready, i'll check in when done mine and make sure you've done yours etc?

Hugs to you too Flora ?

Sounds good ladies! Shall we start tomorrow then? I'm planning to do mine when I get home from work so should be done by 5:30, I will check in then. When will everyone else be doing their 30DS/pilates/chosen exercise?

I'm up for starting tomorrow..fresh start! Also aiming to clear up my face as I have awful skin and I think my diet is making it worse so looking forward to eating healthy again!
I'll do mine in the morning when drop M off at nursery so between 8:45 and 11:45 i'll get it done, will get pooch out a walk too so making it a bit longer and hopefully start to see results near the end

Excellent! I will do mine in the morning so will check in when I get to work.

I will join in- not doing the shred as I joined a gym so will aim to go 3 times this week and generally be healthier- I am not happy with myself how my clothes fit (or rather don't fit) and my skin is horrendous.

I think I have been on such a whirlwind since coming of the magic pills back in June (wedding, hols, move, job etc) but now it is really started to catch up on me and I am slipping.

Brilliant Peanut- seeing it in writing will get me to focus- it really worked when MY did the last shred so here is to us all getting healthier and happier!

Thanks for the kick up the bum.

This is basically me in a nutshell. I am bonkers when not on the pill, my skin is dreadful and periods arrive all at once and then vanish for months on end.

Probably not the help for you as I *think* you are TTC but I have gone back onto Dianette and my skin is clearing up already.

I wont commit to exercise as I am a lazy bugger- BodyBalance starts in 5 mins and instead of limbering up on a gym mat Im here with a glass of vino but I shall cheer you all on from my sofa of laziness.

If you want to chat about PCOS type stuff give me a shout.

Thanks Mini. Yeah I am TTC (as much as you can be when you're not ovulating), otherwise I would go back on the pill. My skin and my weight are just really starting to get me down, I can feel my weight creeping up and I really need to do something about it.

Sorry to hear you're feeling rubbish peanut. I'm definitely up for this. I was in denial about how much weight I'd put on until I weighed myself a little while ago - I thought I'd put on about half a stone maybe a bit more but I was more than 2 stone over my old 'ideal' weight. I've managed to lose 5 pounds since then by eating better and last week I finally started going back to the gym after avoiding it for month but this will hopefully give me the kick I need to keep it going. I'm aiming for the same as Kjay - 3 times a week at the gym to justify my membership.

Added you DCM. Well done on losing the 5 pounds so far!

I'd like to join in if that's okay? I get married in December and am trying to lose a few pounds and tone up before then. I've been doing quite well with healthy eating and exercising over the last couple of months but I've been slipping over the last week and need to get back on track. I go to Metafit and pole dancing every week and I always mean to go for a run or do a workout dvd at least two other times a week but I never get round to it. Hopefully this will give me a much needed kick!

Added. Will you be doing 30 Day Shred Bad Hippy?

Maybe. I have to do different things otherwise I get bored! Can you put me down as a rather generic 'exercise 4 times a week'? Sorry to be awkward ?

Ooh actually can I change to "gym/other 5 times a week" now that there are options?!

No problem, changed! No idea why part of it is randomly big though!

Ooh love the little chart Looking forward to this, have my Mum committing to exercising with me as well although not doing the 30DS but extra motivation.
Will check in when done mine and be super strict with myself

Thanks! Ha, it's like it's shouting at me to keep me on track!

Thanks!

Oh no ☹️ hope you are ok ?

Take it easy and get better soon

Oh my gosh Flora! I'm glad you're OK. Like JoJo said, get H to keep an eye on you, you may not even realise that anything is still wrong.

As for me, I got off to a bad start too, although it's my own fault. Had a very bad morning anxiety-wise and couldn't go to work. Slept til about 1pm and I couldn't face doing any exercise. Bit annoyed and disappointed in myself but tomorrow is a fresh start.

How did everyone else get on today?

Ah peanut hope you're ok too.

I managed a 45 min zumba class but it was a struggle and I have to say knowing that I needed to check in on here did spur me on!

Well done Jules! You have been ticked off on the chart!

I may have made this up/got the wrong person, but am I right that you live in Leytonstone?

I managed 30 min in the gym, 10 ?in cross train and 20 min jog/power walk. I would have done more but forgotmy work shirt and towel so had to go back home. This made me feel ridiculous and I nearly just left but I manned up a bit. Hope you are feeling better now EF and Peanut, tomorrow is a new day

Hope you're ok EF!! Peanut don't worry, start tomorrow i'm sure i'll end up skipping a day at some point haha!

I did my 30DS about half 5, ended up running around this morning so didn't do it then as planned. Forgot how hard it is when you first start, was sweating loads & needed my inhaler afterwards a bit wheezy (shocking for 20 mins!) but it'll get easier from now on hopefully!! Have been ok eating wise today and stuck to it well minus I gave in at lunch time and had a couple of digestives with a cuppa..hope they don't do too much damage haha!

Hope everyone done ok or does ok tomorrow

Well done ladies! You all get a ? and/or ?!

Thanks!

Yup I do ? I thought you did too but didn't want to ask and get it wrong!

I'm glad I wasn't making it up! I used to but I moved to South Woodford earlier this year. I was just wondering where you go to do Zumba? (I promise I won't come and stalk you at Zumba, I'm just curious!)

Ah that's cool still very close! South Woodford is nice. I do zumba at the gym near my office in London bridge. There are quite a few classes I have seen locally but never been to one - though could be tempted if you wanted to try one and wanted some company ?

Enterflora and peanut, hope you're both okay.

I've just got back from Metafit which was good but hard! I was ready to curl up and hibernate when I got home from work but knowing I had to check in here made me go and I'm now really glad I did!

EF - I hope you feel better soon, take care of yourself.

I went to the gym tonight - I almost gave in but I realised I'd have to come here and admit I didn't go so it spurred me on so thanks! 40mins in the gym - 25mins on the treadmill 15mins on weights.

Peanut - didn't spot your post at first hope you're ok too