...I got up that I actually felt a bit more flexible

Sounds a bit crazy, but I noticed today when I got up that I actually felt a bit more flexible, which is so rewarding after making a small change over the last few days.

Did my Achilles and hamstring stretches then the 10 min Abs Pilates workout on the DVD. I noticed (the shame) that my thigh muscles were struggling a bit with some of the moves. After the session I did some straight leg lifts which target the thighs – I did 5 repetitions on each leg holding each repetition for 5 seconds which I found quite easy.

QUICK TIP: You can do a straight leg lift in bed and aim to work up to 10 repetitions on each leg holding for 10 seconds each time.

This session altogether today only took me 15 mins.

I’m noticing that my lower back is feeling quite stiff. I have had this for a while, but as I’m getting a bit more active, its drawn my attention to it again. I might go and see Sally at PEAK Physio (http://www.peakphysioandfitness.com/) or Mandy Brown (https://plus.google.com/117688009023910999145/about?gl=uk&hl=en) both lovely Physiotherapists and fantastic at what they do. I have seen them several times in the past with various injuries! With my (poor) posture in my job it does tend to hit my lower back.

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’m sitting straight writing this, I promise!

Many always tells me to engage my abs (what abs?!) instead of the slumpy position I notice myself in.

I’m off out for a meal with Free2Network friends (http://www.free2network.co.uk/), but before that I’m determined to have a healthy lunch, I’ll fill you in tomorrow!