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[Storm_NL]

Now...
You may have noticed that every year, at around the February point of the year, a Getting Fit For Glasto thread springs up out of nowhere.

Owners of bodies neglected, especially those abused over the "festive period", suddenly come to their senses, and realise that the weather might actually be nice in June, and it might be worth making an effort to get rid of that extra 10 kg, so skimpy tops can be worn, or at the least, all that trekking about will be a little less tiresome on the legs.

Let's put an end to this tragic cycle, and start now! Yes! NOW!!!!

Dust off your exercise bikes, get your weights out from under the bed, dig out your spandex, unsheath your gym membership card, and prise open your Jamie Oliver Healthy Eating tome!

NOW IS THE TIME!!!

Who's with me????

FOR SPARTA!!!!!

[BeddyDriver]

Yes lets do it ;-)

Make room for a few xtra pear ciders to fit in ;-)

[LondonTom]

Sounds like a plan.

Wii Fit FTW:P

[norainplease]

Me and chocscoffer were talking about this in the rifflemans before Glasto this year!!  We both always say we're going to did it, but never do!!  

Therefore I make no promises!!!!!!! But I will try!!!!

[Storm_NL]

norainplease, on Oct 5 2009, 02:11 PM, said:

Me and chocscoffer were talking about this in the rifflemans before Glasto this year!!  We both always say we're going to did it, but never do!!  

Therefore I make no promises!!!!!!! But I will try!!!!

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Get into a routine now before it gets all cold and horrible, and you want to stay indoors for ever and ever...  

[shiveringsky]

How exactly does this thing work then?

[Funkyfairy!]

Absolutely I'm in

I'd really like to be a chearleader this year at the footy, but fear that jumping up and down may cause earth tremors in Glastonbury

Therefore I commit shedding the pounds and getting fitter !

[honeydew]

MMMMMEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This fits in perfectly as i have started my slimfast diet today    and the extra motivation will come in REALLY handy  

[Storm_NL]

shiveringsky, on Oct 5 2009, 02:15 PM, said:

How exactly does this thing work then?

There's no magic, and even less organisation to it, I'm afraid!

We just make a commitment here and now, and then do our best to encourage each other and keep the level of motivation up!  

Positive stories always welcome, but conversely, stories along the lines of;
"I'm feeling a bit fat, and I'm not sure I can do the triathlon tomorrow..."
"I've got the motivation up to go kick-boxing 10 times a week, but I'm horrified at the fact that I have found a piece of fat on my waistline"
"I'm doing quite well, but only managed to run 8km yesterday..."

...are not welcome...  

We're here to stop each other resisting the chocolate cake in the fridge, or the sofa in the lounge...  If you can run up the stairs to catch the train, and not find yourself mildly out of breath, your presence in this thread is surplus to requirements.....    

[razbo]

I'm in.

I've just started my diet today aswell and am sitting here thinking about eating the mars bar in the fridge, but no I'm going to fight the urge (or try   )

[geztival_09]

I'm with you! Started mine today, so by June should be like superwoman  

[mynameisearl]

Could you not have bumped the old thread?  

All kidding aside this was one of my favourite threads of last year.  Last spring I did quite a bit of hillwalking and a bit of running before Glastonbury and I must admit I felt a lot better for it.  Sadly since the festival I've returned to being a bit lazy and haven't really done much (I have been quite busy in fairness) but planning to getting back out and exercising again.  Don't really need to lose weight as such, more tone up and get general fitness levels back to a decent level.  Suppose you could say I started today as just back in from a round of golf on a really hilly course, legs are feeling it a wee bit!

Oh, I'm excited now, gonna have a look at some walks and hills in the highlands and start planning!  

It must be a condition of this thread that if you do a nice walk or climb that picture evidence must be included!  

[shiveringsky]

Count me in then. Organisation would probably scare me away completely.

[SJC]

i'm in!

a tip: drink lots of water

[norainplease]

Storm_NL, on Oct 5 2009, 01:15 PM, said:

Do it! Do it! Do it!

Get into a routine now before it gets all cold and horrible, and you want to stay indoors for ever and ever...  

Ok, ok, ok!!  I start tommorrow though as have had a big comfort eating session today due to the fact that I thought me and mr norain had missed out on tickets!!!

We have them now, so I will comit to start this get fit/stop eating junk crap tomorrow!!

I promise!!  

[FunkyDenz]

Sign me up, will need some extra energy for what promises to be the best Glastonbury of the next decade.

[pie_and_a_pint]

I'm in.  Too much of the things mentioned in my username has done my physique no good at all, and I have a wedding dress to fit in to 11 days prior to the festival...

Despite eating loads and drinking loads, I lost half a stone at Glasto in 2009 (walking, pogoing, fresh air) but promptly put it all back on when I got home by sitting on my arse drinking ale...

[Storm_NL]

razbo, on Oct 5 2009, 02:26 PM, said:

I'm in.

I've just started my diet today aswell and am sitting here thinking about eating the mars bar in the fridge, but no I'm going to fight the urge (or try   )

When you feel your resilience crumbling, strap your boots on, and go for a brisk 30 minute walk... you'll be surprised how much good it'll do you!

Or dance!  Dance like a loon!  Put some music on, and dance around the house...
Even if the Mars Bar dies a dishonourable death, at least you'll be able to partially justify it....  

[Funkyfairy!]

Storm_NL, on Oct 5 2009, 01:21 PM, said:

There's no magic, and even less organisation to it, I'm afraid!

We just make a commitment here and now, and then do our best to encourage each other and keep the level of motivation up!  

Positive stories always welcome, but conversely, stories along the lines of;
"I'm feeling a bit fat, and I'm not sure I can do the triathlon tomorrow..."
"I've got the motivation up to go kick-boxing 10 times a week, but I'm horrified at the fact that I have found a piece of fat on my waistline"
"I'm doing quite well, but only managed to run 8km yesterday..."

...are not welcome...  

We're here to stop each other resisting the chocolate cake in the fridge, or the sofa in the lounge...  If you can run up the stairs to catch the train, and not find yourself mildly out of breath, your presence in this thread is surplus to requirements.....    

Will I still be welcome if I learn to run 8km - at the moment I can't down the stairs let alone up the stairs ?

I'd hate to be eliminated for getting 'too fit

[Storm_NL]

jacks123, on Oct 5 2009, 03:01 PM, said:

Will I still be welcome if I learn to run 8km - at the moment I can't down the stairs let alone up the stairs ?

I'd hate to be eliminated for getting 'too fit

If you do start running 8km per day, then you would be wise to under-report your successes....  

However, come the end of May, the training gloves come off, and you can proudly boast to your hearts content!  

You should take Before and After vids, however...
Even if things don't work out well, the Before vids should be worth a chuckle...