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One thing I'm trying to remember, one bad food choice doesn't mean I should throw in the towel for the whole day, week, month. Just add it to the diary and move on, chances are that 1 food choice won't be a problem, it's the next 24 hours of eating badly because "I'll start again tomorrow" that causes the problems. Feel…
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Well, it's certainly true that she told me. As to whether what she told me is true, I have no idea, she certainly reads more scientific studies than I do (studying for some sort of masters in biology). It hasn't stopped me using olive oil, but it has made me try coconut oil, and I'm glad it has. It's tasty.
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My trainer/nutritionist told me this too. Olive oil has a relatively low temperature where it starts to create toxins. I'm no scientist so can't quote any studies (but then neither did the person above) so this is hearsay. She told me you could gently fry and egg, but not a steak which needs high heat. She recommended…
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I've read lots of studies recently to say that longer periods of fasting are good for you. It's easy to read things and get confused (lots of money to be made in this market if you have a strong opinion and something to sell). I think you just have to go with what works for you.
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I have strava and endomondo - endomondo usually as it just works for running, dog walking, cycling
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massive phone
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your eyes certainly shine brighter - congratulations
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This is what my goals are. - looking to lose 20kg by Christmas. - want to avoid sugar and limit wheat. - started 16/8 fasting (I kind of do this anyway). - want to increase the intensity of my canine based exercise (take the dog running) - I'm going to log things on MFP. I'd love friends who have any of the same goals. So…
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Congratulations, that's great going. Here's a quote that might help to explain why it's more tiring: When you walk, one foot is always on the ground. When you run, most of the time you are actually airborne. For example: a 6-foot-tall runner with feet about 1 foot long was found to take 1,250 steps while running 8-minute…
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Great post - I need to get more accurate in my logging, especially at weekends.
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I followed (and am following again) the program as it was laid out. I remember the sudden increase and being convinced I couldn't do it. There's no problem if you can't, just repeat the week. I completely agree with AShannon54 above - the challenge is mostly in my mind.
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Shin splints are simply pain in the shin cause by over use - something to do with tissue that connects to your inner bone. For me, I found that I got them when I first started running - I had all the triggers - over weight, feet roll in, just started running, tight calf muscles. What I did to make running pain free: - slow…
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I took headphones, gels, gatorade etc. for my first half marathon - my longest run prior to it was only 6 miles so I had no idea what I'd need. In the end I didn't use the headphones it was much more fun listening to the encouraging crowd. I didn't use the gels (I forgot about them), the gatorade was too sweet so I just…
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I'm no expert, but when I ran intervals, tempo runs and gentle recovery runs on the days inbetween - my speed and endurance improved considerably in about 3 months. Still nowhere near 22:30 though. It might be worth adding some intervals and tempo runs to you schedule.
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For fun swimming / beach - I go with board shorts. When in France I wasn't allows in the pool with board shorts, so had to buy some tight swimming shorts. I hate the look of these, but they're great for swimming in so I wear these when I do proper lane swimming in the evening. I've made the mistake of swimming behind old…
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I log in the cardio section - I tracked a few times with my HRM and it varies but the estimate in the cardio section is near enough for me.
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you sound just like Brain C
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I've come up with a cunning plan to resolve this conflict. I will allow myself to have food X in moderation (to appease brain B ) but I need to have it at a different time/place/way so as not to fall into a bad routine (to appease Brain A). Does anyone have the phone number for the middle east? I could probably sort that…
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I'm in - just for today I'm going to drink 3 litres of water.
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Made me think of this article from the Daily mash newspaper: SOUP is continuing to insist it is a main course despite barely functioning as a starter. The liquid food has rejected calls to accept entrée or drink status because it believes it can make it as a full meal against public opinion. But diner Wayne Hayes said: “I…
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I'm a 42 year old man, looking to get fit and train for a couple of challenges next year. A 24 hour run (relay team of 3 doing 5 mile laps), and a 3.5 mile open water swim. In the process I'm hoping to retrain my brain, develop healthier habits and lose 20KG by next summer. Feel free to add me.
