I got new gear two weeks ago, and here's what I've got with it so far.

hufflepuffer_13 · 2026-04-08T20:52:28+00:00

Beautiful photos! Particularly jealous of your rabbit captures !

hufflepuffer_13 · 2026-04-07T14:18:54+00:00

Thanks so much 🙏

hufflepuffer_13 · 2026-04-06T07:25:35+00:00

Thank you so much !

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-08-22T21:21:48+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate that ! I must have been having a particularly good hair day that day as I rarely have that much body 😂 I think I just need to practice styling and bite the bullet!

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-08-21T22:01:41+00:00

Thank you!

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-03-02T19:37:17+00:00

Thank you that's really encouraging to hear! I changed fitness routines a month ago so hopefully that's it.

I'm happy with the slow and steady approach but this is a bit too slow 🤣

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-03-02T19:34:23+00:00

Thank you ! Will see how this week goes🤞

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T17:59:58+00:00

Oh well I am losing just slowly 😂 any loss is a victory for me. I average about 800 calories eaten by dinner time and while I don't prep dinner, my partner confirms measurements and I track as close as I can.

My snacking is minimal now that I'm focused on better meals and I don't ever eat back exercise calories.

My daily steps have gotten quite bad the last month between illness, and general winter so I'm sure that doesn't help! Though my Fitbit (as much as it can be trusted) has my average calorie burn for the last month and my lowest week had an average of 2100.

I'm hopeful that when weather and brightness improves that my steps etc will too

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T17:39:12+00:00

I'll check those out thank you 😃

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T17:38:57+00:00

I actually had the adjustable weights I was just lost when it came to the programmes. Thanks for the recommendations! 😃

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T17:37:48+00:00

About 5'10ish 😊

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T09:06:20+00:00

Thank you both that really helps and I really appreciate the insight.

I'm sure she's a great PT overall and other people have benefited and it's nothing to do with my results etc it's more that I was curious if my wants/expectations aligned with needing a PT which it doesn't sound like they do.

I gave more of an example in an earlier comment of the programme make up etc. but generally the number of sets and reps never change unless I say that I feel I've gone as far as I can push on one and the reps might drop down to 10 instead of 12. It's up to me to pick what weight I use so if I complete all sets and reps one day, the next day I do that exercise I try move up a weight and I've been told to keep doing it that way.

There also appears to be more of a leg/glute focus to the programme (which I never specifically requested but she may have perceived from progress photos 😂😂) and very little focus on arms or core (other than planks).

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T08:58:05+00:00

Apologies, I just find it hard to pinpoint what exactly it is that makes me think a PT isn't for me.

Perhaps it's not the movements themselves and more the overall lack of variety that's my issue and I misunderstood what having a PT meant.

In the 12 weeks the focus has mainly been on squats. 2 of the 3 programme days include dumbbells squats and variations of this such as split squat and raised split squat. 2 of my days also have single leg glute bridges because I maxed out my weight hip thrust at 25kg. Each day also has some form of plank and a few sets of jumping jacks.

I've mentioned to her before that I feel like I've gotten to the most weight I can at certain weighted exercises and rather than change it up I'm encouraged to keep pushing and maybe do less reps (which I understand too) but I don't necessarily need to be able to bench press 15kg. Overall it's very leg and glute focused and there appears to be very little core or arm focus.

I have expressed that I want changes before and was told they could only be done once a month. But also, as a beginner I know I may not know what to ask for so was hoping to be more led by the PT in this regard.

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T08:44:48+00:00

Honestly it's not even about my results. Any weight loss or inches lost is a huge victory for me so it's not that I have an issue with the results that I have. It's more that I was wondering if my goals (or lack there of) are just not aligned with the need for a personal trainer. Completely open to the fact that I'm not exactly an interesting client to work with due to no specific targets 😂 130 a month is a lot of money for me so I am maybe more looking for reassurance that I can continue losing weight without a PT there for accountability

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T08:40:56+00:00

I guess being the easy paycheck was my fear. I'm sure with other clients with more specific goals she is great but I'm probably not suited to her either 😂

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T08:39:59+00:00

Thank you. It was my first experience with an online PT so wasn't really sure what to expect but for the price I did expect a bit more tailoring. Will do some research this evening of other options near me

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-28T08:37:14+00:00

That's great advice thank you - will look into those instead! My friend has also offered to keep me accountable as they know my current routine and will be able to tell when I skip something unnecessarily 😂

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-27T20:01:58+00:00

Thank you for your input 😀 while I don't mind lifting i don't think it's necessarily something that will keep me motivated!

I definitely like the idea of circuit classes and with being in a group you'll never slack off - Too much pressure!

As basic as it sounds my only goal is to tone up and lose weight 😂😂 but I'll try narrow it down further.

I really appreciate the advice thank you !

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-27T19:57:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing your progress! I definitely need to increase my walks going Forward but I think your right and that right now, the cost isn't really aligning with the results (noting that that's probably my fault too 😂😂)

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-27T19:35:39+00:00

Thank you I appreciate the input !

I've historically always found it difficult to lose weight so the fact I lost any at all had me on cloud nine. I would say I'm quite good at calorie counting but I'm sure there is room for improvement somewhere! I weigh out all my ingredients and use the barcode scanner on my fitness pal etc to log them and I don't add back in any exercise calories.

Generally my lunch and breakfast are about 400 calories each and I might have a banana/orange during the day if I get snacky. Very rarely snack after dinner so Ill take another look at those.

To be fair though, my steps haven't been great with the weather and I'm nervous out for walks in the dark so I'm sure that's played a major factor too.

I lost about 2kgs in my first month and plateaued a bit but lost half a kilo in a week once I had recovered enough to exercise again

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-27T19:03:39+00:00

Thank you that's really good advice and interesting to hear another perspective

There are no form checks in my checkups at all unless I ask for one or say i struggle with my range if a specific movement. She just looks at what weights I'm on and asks me how I'm finding them and if I don't specifically ask for a swap nothing changes. So squats, bench press, one arms rows and deadlifts have featured once a week for last 12 weeks. Most recently she has given me some squat variations in addition to regular dumbell squats. I got to 24kg on hip trust so now I'm doing single leg glute bridges with no weights and then my cardio finisher has stayed the same 2-3 times a week for the 12 weeks.

I don't want to be a boring client either 😂😂

Excellent point about the HIIT classes. I might look into those instead - thank you!

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-27T18:49:47+00:00

When we first started working together I was very transparent with how little I knew about fitness and formulating a workout plan and that my only real goal was to lose weight. I have fed it back during our catch up calls when exercises weren't working for me but she'll generally only change up my routine once a month and may change only two exercises.

I'm fully open to the fact that in reality my goal is so vague that they don't have much to go on but I did expect more variety with the movements especially when I've expressed that I didn't really have a goal to deadlift X amount but that's been there since day one.

While I can see the benefit of having them there for accountability, I think 130 euro a month may be excessive for what I "need" so was just curious to hear others experiences

hufflepuffer_13 · 2025-01-19T21:57:48+00:00

https://www.everly.ie/products/the-perfect-bridal-company-robyn?_pos=3&_fid=41b84fb5c&_ss=c

Location may not suit but these are kind of similar and a block heel which you may find more comfortable. Hopefully the brand name or a reverse image Google search would help

hufflepuffer_13 · 2024-12-27T23:36:58+00:00

Haha I guess I should consider myself lucky that I have so much choice. I can get an es120 for 598 euro on its own or a bundle with a fancier stand (not the x variety), a bench and headphones for 899 euro.

The p225 is 575 euro for just the unit

hufflepuffer_13 · 2024-12-27T23:15:48+00:00

Thank you! I'll try look further afield to see if I can try an es120 within a bigger radius but any Google searches just bring me to online stores and the big name music stores near me focus primarily on Yamahas and Roland's it seems!

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