ejwrank wrote:I am already planning on knitting him some fetching legwarmers so he can look as good as the others.
Hahaha, thanks for the kind offer EJ but I can assure you it's not the lack of legwarmers that makes me stand out in my Zumba classes.
Is it possible to knit me some coordination and stamina
I found that I was even more humiliated in my "spinning" classes (aka studio cycling). I had not realised before but spinning is more than just sitting on a bike shaped object and turning the pedals. That bit is relatively easy, but it becomes really difficult when you've got to lift yourself out of the seat and do it standing up on the pedals because the bike's flywheel drives your legs continually - you cant stand on the pedals and then take a breather by freewheeling for a bit like on a normal bike.
It was an hour of torture made worse by seeing my companions (all female - bar the instructor) doing it with ease and hardly even breaking sweat on their perfectly made-up faces. I, on the other hand, could have wrung a pint of sweat out of my T-shirt at the end - and after a few minutes of trying the stand up bits, just had to remain firmly attached to my bike seat for the rest of the class, through lack of strength/stamina...........
and fear of triggering my next heart attack
I fared a little better in the Aquafit class in the pool - again I was the only chap which seemed to amuse some of the ladies but I did make a fair stab at the exercises.
Since getting the full daytime pass - I have done at least one class, swimming or a gym session every day. Sometimes all three
How strange then that I actually seem to have put 2 pounds on when I got weighed earlier today - of course it doesn't actually count, because its not Monday yet is it
.....but its a bit worrying though
I must be overcompensating for all the exercise by eating too much
Talking of eating - I was very pleased to receive a parcel earlier in the week containing some fabulous home made spiced apple chutney. It was actually hand crafted in a celebrity kitchen, soon to be featured in a special Christmas TV advert for a major upmarket high street store. The creator of this wonderfully delicious comestible is our very own, and very generous, ejwrank. Thank you so much EJ, your chutney is absolutely delicious. So far, I've had it with salads and corned beef sandwiches
I have actually started a "special favourite chutneys" shelf. There are two pots taking pride of place - Diane's Plum and Apple, and EJ's Spicy Apple - both magnificent examples of fine culinary delight. Thanks ladies
asamaic wrote:
Have managed to calibrate my oven temperature using a thermometer, so I can use it to cook things! I still need to b*y some pots and pans which work with my hob, but I'm making progress. Very nearly have a functional kitchen!
I'm ridiculously excited.
Great to hear that you are just about up and running of the cookery front
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........have you ever thought about making chutney?.........just askin'
asamaic wrote:Total weight loss since getting on the wagon is half a stone.
That's a great result asamaic
Very well done
Nice to hear that your leg pain has subsided, but a real shame that it still won't hold up under the stress of exercising. Keep on at BUPA to see if they will give you more physio - maybe couch it in terms of "my leg pain still occasionally flares up" rather than "my leg won't stand up to any running"
asamaic wrote:
....as ever, a massive thank you to the resident WW cheerleader ejwrank. It's always lovely to have your support in this thread!
I've got to second that, and also mention our fantastic jojojoanne
Your feedback and encouragement drives us all on!!
Be good everyone!
