Do Our Bums Sound Big On This?

Join us as we set out on our journey to a fitter and little less flabby life. In this first episode we explain what the mission is and pray that it’s not mission impossible.    

The journey to a healthier life continues with a trip to London Zoo for one of us and very public weighing in!  Why the lack of sugar has lead to Vicki having anger issues and Adam getting frustrated by his trousers falling down. Real weight loss issues with two people keeping it real and sharing the struggle.

...and so the journey continues! Reality is setting in, the procrastination has to end and Vicki and Adam have to get proactive...let’s face it, any kind of active is better than their current state. Will the personal training session ever happen? Will Vicki ever go swimming? Will Adam learn the difference between banter and being mean?  The answers to all these questions (and others) are in Episode 3.

There’s been a change of mood...Vicki has become an expert in most things, Adam’s eaten six biscuits in 90 seconds. This episode sees the diminishing (?) duo egg each other on to do better. Love Island 2020 beckons, Vicki has to get bikini body ready, Adam already looks great in trunks but needs more muscle definition (that’s what he says). They also mention some great party games that include After Eights and Tea Cakes. 

Week 5 and Vicki has found her mojo, discovering two new ways to exercise which are both free and fun. Adam’s not totally on board just yet but he’s dipping his toe on the dance floor and if anyone can carry off sequinned leggings and a mahogany spray tan, it’s Gilchrist. Vicki also seems very fond of using the words ‘mind set’ this week...over and over again!  Will the changes be permanent, will Adam get into the swing of things and who’s been spitting in the tea? 

Week 6 of Vicki and Adam’s journey to fitness and its fair to say that Vicki is a little further along the road. Vicki is now a fitness guru, aiming for a Davina McCall style physique -  Adam is, not so gently reminding her that she’s got a long way to go.  Like a school kid revising for an exam, Adam is busy making timetables but doing very little work. But could this be like the story of the hare and the tortoise, will Adam suddenly get his fit on and come from behind, will he overturn the clear advantage that Vicki has and push past to victory? Unlikely.  

Mysteriously, in 7 days, two weeks have passed and the fitness journey is jogging along nicely. Adam has been in the USA but has still managed to lose a bit of timber. Vicki has been swimming and lost 5 stone...or so she says. Be inspired, be amazed, be kind, they’re simple folk.

What Craig David would have said if he were Vicki: Started with some Zumba on Monday, Tried out Pilates on Tuesday, I was working out on Wednesday, and on Thursday and Friday and Saturday I swam, chilled on Sunday Which is why it’s a good job he isn’t Vicki because that would never have been a hit.  Anyway, Adam needs to pull his socks up and Vicki’s fingers are on hand...

Vicki and Adam seem to have reached a fork in the road to self fulfilment. Vicki has taken the road to fitness, Adam has sat himself down and is reading a book. Neither is wrong but one may be righterer (new word alert) than the other. With just two weeks left before a 4 week podcast break when all manner of celebrities jump on board the Vicki and Adam train to toned torsos, will the pair ever sync up and get back on the same track?

It’s the final episode of the first season and Vicki and Adam have only just got to grips with what’s going on. With the gym now a regular thing in Vicki’s life (although, as you’ll hear she has her doubters) and with Adam dipping his toe in more spiritual waters, their journey is reaching its first pit stop. Will the dumpy duo resist temptation in the four week break ahead or will they pile on the pounds and reignite their love of loafing?

We’re back! And for season 2 we’re (planning on being) leaner and meaner than ever before. This time round we’ve also got guests, the first being Instagrammer @thefitlondoner sharing her fitness knowledge and her melt (if you know, you know). Vicki and Adam are back on it and going ride this fitness pony home (sorry, we’re just excited to be podcasting again).

Would you be surprised to learn that Adam hasn’t started his fitness journey just yet? But it now seems that, at least, his bags are packed, he’s planned his route and the car’s engine is revving up. Vicki, on the other hand, is a hop and a skip away from being officially recognised as a gym bunny. Things are moving, and in the right direction at last.

We could be in trouble, Adam has been doing some research into how many calories he can burn whilst doing absolutely nothing. Vicki has finally confessed to the imperfections in her new way of life. With Christmas nearly upon us are the dieting duo heading to a period of excess excluding exercise?   

Christmas is coming, we’re trying to not get fat, Vicki’s swimming at the gym and Adam...he’s just sat! Although he’s not! Adam has been to Zumba...it’s a Christmas miracle. Hear how he got on in this low fat, high energy festive special.

Chocolate, mince pies, chocolate, trifle, chocolate, Christmas pudding, chocolate, cake, chocolate. Both Vicki and Adam have overindulged but after the excess comes the exercise, well that’s the plan. Vicki is back at the gym. Adam has hopes of becoming as ripped as AJ, but so far the only thing that’s ripped are his shorts.

Has Adam finally run out of excuses? His ‘Couch Potato’ diet plan is faltering and there’s a slow realisation that the only way to beat the bulge is by stomaching some exercise. Vicki, on the other hand, has overdone things and is finding the most necessary of tasks a trial.    

They’re the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle of the fitness world. One was clearly born into it and is dutifully playing the role, the other has got a bit bored with all the interest and is busy finding ways out! This week Vicki goes nuts for snacking, Adam’s at the cinema eating popcorn. Will he ever just get on with it or is he planning an escape route to Canada? I know what my money’s on!

The journey to betterment is getting hairy. Do all men have fluff on their feet, do all women find stray hairs on their neck? We’re asking for a friend. This week Adam gets chased by a Bobby and Vicki has a body odour quandary. But (and it’s still a fairly sizeable butt) things are beginning to happen and Adam has finally started his fitness journey...in earnest.

Fresh from a fitness class and all aglow, Vicki is still on it, despite the reservations that some had about her will power. Adam’s still on it too...the sofa that is...but he’s still determined that he will soon get going. In this episode there’s an unexpected gift and a gift that keeps on giving!

After 20 weeks Vicki and Adam have reached their podcast journey end.  Vicki has pulled her socks up, her pants up, her jeans up! In fact most things have to be pulled up more frequently because she’s lost some timber. Adam’s also lost a bit of weight but realises he still hasn’t found his exercising mojo. There’s also exciting news of a big new project coming soon.

We’re back with a lockdown special. Vicki and Adam explore the wonders of a stay-at-home lifestyle...the baking, the eating, the thoughts of fitness and the baking and eating. Like Joe Wicks...they aren’t, but they’re trying...so very trying.