My hamstrings are killing me

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Wk 2 Day 1 - Fitness day.

After bootcamp yesterday and having stiff legs all day I was dreading trying to burn 500 calories today. But I did it. My hamstrings were killing me before and after. I stretched them before and after. Even got Terry to stretch them for me. But I did it. Another 520 calories burnt! Woo hoo.

Can't decide whether I should stick with a toning day tomorrow (as per Mish's plan) or maybe do a Pilates DVD and help out those muscles.

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