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In Which Fatso Learns To Love The Elliptical

I think I’ve pretty much given up on the treadmill. Back in February, I refused to call it a dreadmill because I wanted to learn to love it. I wanted to be one of those gym bunnies in the cute outfits who could run on the treadmill for a half hour without getting bored. I’m [...]

In Which Fatso Gives Herself Credit

So, I went to the cinema today to see Tim Burton’s Alice In Wonderland, which was not as awesome as it could have been. Last time I went to the cinema, I bought a drink. Didn’t have any sweets or anything. But then, last time I went to the cinema was with Mum and Dad [...]

In Which Fatso Takes A Day Off

Yesterday was interesting. Thursdays are days, now, where I go swimming with Mum at night. Last night, I decided, that I would get the second part of my gym induction over and done with, because that would be official introduction to the weight training, and if I ever WANT to use the weights – they’re [...]

In Which Fatso Goes To The Gym

I had my gym induction tonight. I spent 5 minutes on each machine that Fiona, the trainer, thinks will be of benefit to me. Treadmill: 5% incline, 2mph, 5 minutes. Elliptical/Cross Trainer: Level 3 resistance, 5 minutes. Stationary Bike: Level 4 resistance, 5 minutes. Arm Bike (I KNOW!): Level 4 resistance, 1 minute forward, 1 [...]