scottish_laura_13 Member

hey ill add u! ive been at it for 2 months b4 xmas and starting back up again im 5ft6, work in an office so little exercise starting weight was 210lbs, current weight is 190lbs, goal weight is 140lbs then I will re-evaluate I have a mini goal of 15-20lbs before the end of april (aiming for 20lbs but will be happy with…

u might need insoles I find if I do some yoga, tai chi and palates (basically balance stretching) instead of the normal few stretches ive always been shown this reduces my shin splints (oh and its faster than normal yoga)

split the runs up! my days in-between I do yoga or something - on another note did wk2 run1 last night - found it ok :) wasn't dying which is excellent news for me my run days are mon, wed, and fri,, ive tried to make it every second day in the past and ran on wknds but its never worked due to various things and trying to…

yeah stretching is v important! and not being too hard on yourself is also important! I managed to get to week 5 last year (before a really bad unrelated injury)

I think you should set a time frame, come up with some ideas to motivate etc and if nothing has changed and no interest has been grabbed by him then maybe you should have a chat with him about how you are feeling, so maybe give another month or two? ask him a few questions like if you won the lottery or what would your…

I keep with the water but use filtered bottles (http://www.waterbobble.com/ other makes are available but I like these you can buy them from amazon) to kill any weird taste, otherwise I add some juice or fruit, smoothies for breakfast and hot choc to warm me up - I only add water no milk and have low cal options (and put…

love that!

I am, just finished week 1 and doing my week 2 run tonight! finger crossed its not too bad! do u use the app of the podcasts?

I don't like going to the gym when im on mine, I will do exercise at home and less strenuous stuff as my energy really goes down but its not just the period it can also be the self conscious part of the smell, the amount you bleed, if people can see lines of pads, getting changed/showered if your heavy (especially if it…

I haven't told anybody except my hubby and parents as im really proud of myself so far! its hard tho as I want to show my progress photos so far and be like see I know im fat but im getting less fat! my inlaws r skinny and have always been skinny in a condescending way I plan on waiting till I reach my first big goal of…

if your ill then be ill! if u really feel like you want to exercise you not do some of the video like half of it, so do a bit, rest, do a bit or do something else like yoga to maintain the flexibility? but if body is saying rest then rest! if you work too hard when your ill it will just prolong the illness feel better!

unfortunately diet pills don't work, well not in the way we want them to, they may help increase weight loss very slightly if you are already on a diet bu tthey are mostly a placebo if there was a pill we could take and still eat burgers and fries and junk food yet be skinny it would prob cost thousand for each pill and…

sorry my physio disagrees about the lengthing thing - my calf, and other leg muscles (but mostly my calf) on one leg has shortened by 5cm due to injury and the effects of that injury and my physio has me stretching and doing yoga and other exercises to lengthen the muscle (so far gained 3.5cm back) yoga can help tone and…

i get shin splints too get some insoles for your feet as they will be the problem this may cost u going to a running shop to be analysed also I found doing yoga and other stretches helped loosen me off rather than just some stretches (just a quick 5-10min yoga session before a run and after to cool down too)

I use a few different ones, try youtube for some free ones including 30 day challenges to build it up otherwise I like the elements yoga like teabea said and the Jillian Michaels yoga burn is quite fast/hard im a beginner again due to an injury 9months ago so im just building my yoga up with some you tube videos until I…

wow didn't expect it to turn out so big! - I see the different in my waist and hips so far

Right apologies for the pic not very attractive and in my underwear but shows the difference so far

I wasn't sure how to change my pic on my profile, still not sure to be honest but ill give it a go lol plus I have a long way to go - and lots of pics just from the 18lbs change (face, full body front, side & back)

I have added you, I hope you don't mind, im not very active right now due to injury so we might be in similar boats :)

on the mfp app there is a bit where you can look for apps which work with mfp, including two c25k programmes and yes they are free, one is blue and ones is orange

on the MFP app you can add photos when you weight in - including older posts and compare the pics on the app I have started doing this - I added some older pics then will be adding a pic every 7lbs to compare my journey and encourage me! I have a pic with 20lbs difference so far and theres defo a difference in my face,…

I actually go for puma high support and find it fine, its tight so nothing moves and my boobs are totally squashed so I almost look flat chested the back is key as it joins (racer back) as well as thick straps (34F) although running isn't fantastic but its better than other ones I have tried also I have done duct tape for…

try yoga (you can get fast paced yoga) or some exercises you can do at home, walking and stretches etc, I find sit ups almost impossible so have found alternatives, and sports bras cause issues unless they are strong ones (which are hard to find)

good on you for at least starting and doing something to improve you health and weight im guessing you have internet access? why not look up some healthy recipes or youtube videos showing you how to cook them and help you control your food? many you can look for are quick to prep etc. stirfry is quick and easy for example…

5'6" current weight is 190lbs, aiming for 150 to start off, already lost 19lbs over the last 3months, so hoping to lose another 15-20 over the next 3 months etc

started it, managed 10days then during one of the jumps ankle got twisted and how has severe ligament damage - 8 months later and still only able to do certain activities so I think its good but high impact therefore be careful!

try the c25k NHS programme which is free that takes 9 weeks then has a programme for after it, the app is free and lets you listen to music in the background or download the podcast, however make sure you always properly stretch before exercise! I got up to week 5 before an injury (not running related) and therefore could…

go for it! It will feel so good when you can show off your awesome body :smile:

I hate veg too! I have successfully lost weight whilst keeping the veg intake to a minimum in the past im trying to get more veg in my diet this time by trying something new once every couple of weeks - the best way ive found is because I love crisps I have been drying out veg (thinly sliced) in the oven and having them…

why don't you try and tone up instead? if your toned and weigh 160 you will may look like u weigh 140 since you aren't over weight you should try to lose inches not lbs