My husband and I are members of David Lloyd, and after about 9 months of inactivity I'm back at the gym . This time last year I was just about living there, but following a spell of depression and being dosed with Prozac I just didn't feel like exercising and couldn't be bothered to go. As a result, I put a load of weight on again which made me more depressed and even less inclined to exercise.

Since starting Atkins though I feelo that I have a lot more energy and want to get back into the exercise habit.

I'm starting off fairly gently, this is what I've done the past couple of days:-

10 minute warm-up on the treadmill - random programme, level 6 and speed 6kph.
As long as I can manage on the X-trainer. (My legs are starting to really ache after about 5 mins at present )
9kg on the fly - 3 sets of 12 reps
17kg on the seated row - 3 sets of 12 reps
8kg on shoulder press 3 sets of 12 reps
12kg on the shoulder ? - sets of 12 reps

Legs:leg curl and leg extn - weights vary, 3 sets of 12 reps
leg press - 52kg - 3 sets of 12 reps.
Abductor - 20kg - 3 sets of 12 reps

10 - 15 mins on the bike, level 5.

I think that's about it - watch this space.

I know I won't be able to get every day as I work shifts, but every little helps