Bruce's Feelgood blog: my body trumping class

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04 March 2009, 17:53

Hello Mammals,

I’m delighted to say that the only weight I’ve put on has been at the gym. Today, I’ve gone up a few kilos in my body pump class and I’m on a heavier weight for my leg exercises and on the free weights. So, it’s a good sign that it’s getting easier. It’s only a chore going for the first time on a Monday, but once I’m there it’s fine.

However, I did make a fool of myself on Saturday. I took the concept of body pump too literally and I’m not proud of this, but I trumped. I was doing an exercise where I had to lie on a bench and I threw my leg up by mistake and, low and behold, it was out before I could do anything. Damn that fibre! Thankfully there was loud music so not everyone heard other than a neighbouring woman who drew me a filthy look. I didn’t know how to play it as I’m not prone to doing this (believe me). I felt like a fool so to cover up I just turned to her and said “grow up” and she turned away. I felt that I’d been a bit mean and was about to apologise when she started laughing. I told her I had tiny Weetabix for breakfast and that must have been the cause. She agreed and we both had a laugh about it. Yes, it would seem Chicago’s not the only “windy” city. I’d say I was embarrassed, but quite honestly I’ve more to be worried about than escaping gas. I’ve really only now got the hang of press ups and my core exercises (abs etc) are still very painful, however we press on.

One bad thing about the gym is pant management; you’ve no idea how many pairs I’m going through. A pair to pop out in, a pair to work out in, I have a new sympathy for Dot Cotton. I feel like a washer woman making sure I’ve an endless supply!!! As you can imagine only a fresh gusset will do whilst exercising.

Going to a 50th birthday party on Saturday. Now these are rich people so there will be lots of champagne there and I hear it has next to no fat in it. So I will be having a few flutes.

I must say though, that at just over the half way stage, I honestly do feel a difference. Sometimes I can see one, but not today. Today, I look like a two ton tessie. I could have wept when I saw myself in a car window with no product on my hair and just thought, pig in a wig!

Finally, can I just say again what a great time I had in Ayr. Christine and her group were FANTASTIC! The response to the item has been phenomenal. Thanks to everyone who has posted comments. It was a great day and I’m hoping we’ll go back. A huge thank you again!!!!!

Have a low cal day,
Bruce.

Last updated: 31 March 2009, 15:37