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Does your gym have class studios that are free at certain times of day? My previous trainer was happy to use the studio and the music system there. (Very limited space on gym floor). Speak to your trainer and see if you can come up with something, maybe a couple of sessions in car park or a little used area of gym, you may…

Thank you. She has nearly been kicked out a couple of times before, or gone in a sulk about something threatened to leave and complained that shes being bullied, when she hasn't had a dozen phone calls begging her to stay. Luckily the next event is large venue so can hopefully keep out her way as much as possible.

Ty all. Lady concerned does have habit of annoying people. Not usually that bothered but she touched a raw nerve.

In UK here and the only person who mentioned weight once was my athsma nurse. Found out I was obese due to wanting to scuba dive and beING quered on bmi. . Knew the weight had crept up but was oblivious to how heavy I was. In my case I started to sort it. Would like to add that after losing weight haven't suffered with…

Anything with marmite! Marmite, soft cheese and salad cream sandwiches were fave for years. Now make my own marmite ice cream and contemplating attemptING a marmite cheesecake.

As someone who was short and stubby, I found trunks with a tie string and a rash vest worked best for me. However if you prefer a more traditional look some tankinis may work, however be careful to get one that won't ride up or down. Another thinge to look for us how high the legs are if you are carrying a little extra…

Some stores around here sell a limited selection. I do get them occasionally but they are pricey buying them that way. Couple have been great if not time to prepare anything however are a bit heavy calorie wise for me to use regular (hence not bothering with subscription).

I used to be skating several times a week in one for or another (roller, ice and skateboarding). Ended up stopping all exercise due to illness, but was certainly fittest I've ever been. Can't really comment on results as all my goals were skating inclined, eg mastering jumps, routines etc. However one thing lots of people…

The first we did one day at gym with stand in instructor when normal class was cancelled. ( Grit). Tbh only doing once wasn't really enough to swing feelings either way. Found it easier than grit, though most of the replacement classes are. Apart from that it was all right though cant remember that much apart from last few…

First 10k in 3-4 weeks. Already booked for another 10k next year. Hoping to do triathlon and a half marathon next year too.

Go for it. Just be prepared to walk and run, not run it all. Had my first beginning of September. Signed up three weeks before then was blighted with illness and injury. Still made it round in the time I hoped to get even though walked last half due to ankle beginning to ache ( slipped on stone during training and didn't…

Good for you. Not got the guts for a full, but hoping for a half and a sprint triathlon next year. Eek!

What is wrong with complaining about inappropriate sexual comments at work? :huh:[/quote] Nothing at all but I work in engineering. We have a couple of delicate girls that run off complaining about the most trivial of things. Eg one was bragging about her forthcoming holiday and how she was buying new swimwear at weekend.…

Got a guy at work state my boobs looked more like oranges than melons. Was so gobsmake he could come out with such a statement ( luckily knew him well enough not to go running up to human resources moaning about it as some of the girls here would). Still not sure if it was a compliment of my before or after figure though.

Thank you . Looks like it should be okay. I wear shortsleeve ones. But may look out for a sleeveless. When next out of town will see about the top and shorts, ( not a lot of selection.locally). As im often between sizes would like to check fit first time.

Have just had physio appointment yesterday. Trying to sort a tendon problem at the moment. Only seen me walk but going to look closer when things are sorted. Will be putting off shoe shopping until then. Plus defo looking around.

No I usually log half the time to be safe. However when I compare the low intensity exercise they seem to be only a few calories out. ( leisurely walks, aqua, body balance etc). Really don't believe any that say I'm burning 600+ and am dubious on several of the 400-500 ones too.

In both cases they can vary. Present gym has 4 yoga instructors, one good, intense but has some outdated health ideas. Two very good and one who is waste of time. Previous gym had two great instructors, sadly rest of class seemed to resent newcomers. Have used two studios, one ok but not worth £40 a session. The other…

I wish! Goes straight to my bum and boobs.

Maybe water calisthenics but try to work out the time your actually active in the water. Eg deduct bits where you are watching the child or explaining to parents if they are there.

Thank you. Am certainly looking at somewhere else. What irks me is seems to be the store a lot of people recommend. Maybe they just want experienced runners or people they think they will see regular. However not doing themselves any favours if they are trying to get rid of anyone starting out, or who isn't local. I'm sure…

Thanks all. I have been presuming it was just me, until my pt told me she had been sold the same shoes by the same place, then another friend who classes himself as a seasonal runner ( doesn't like cold or wet weather) was also sold the same. In fact it was wearing them as casual shoes to the gym after I decided I couldn't…

Thank you. Have no objection for paying for it ton be done. However whole experience made me feel like I was being fobbed off so he could get back to his mates alough they had tread mill there didnt ask for me to try it. In fact disn't evenue see me walk unless he watched me when i entered. Going to be shopping in nearby…

If its a staffed gym, a lot do induction sessions. Which show you around equipment and make suggestions for your goals.. Several workouts of different types on line or if your totally stuck, could you invest in a couple of pt sessions to get you started.

Yes used to get it a lot. Was and am still in overweight range. What really made me cross was when I put on 3 pounds at tom and got called fat.( by one of the worst offenders moaning I was too skinny,) Think it takes more than three pounds to jump from underweight to overweight in three or four days. Never seem to get it…

Also suffered from cfs after a virus five years ago. Lasted about two years and was basically living off glucose energy drinks and takeaways to struggle through the day. Was involved in a lot of sport before and went from skating, dance class and gym several hours a day, to having to sit down if I walked to corner shop ( 5…

People who shove stuff in lockers then don't lock it to show it's engaged (take it they don't have coin, token or at present gym a padlock). Hate having to open about 10 lockers to actually find a free one.

Both look ok, would still suggest visiting both to compare. My first gym was run by a group of competitive bodybuilders and was awful. It was mainly we come first but we take on members to fund our training. Equipment they didn't use never got repaired. Only one shower. Plus if an event was coming up you couldnt use…

First look at what you want. Do you want classes, a pool, free weights machines etc. ( cheapest most convenient gym in world isn't much help if it doesn't offer what your intending to use it for). If a gym offers all the above and your only going to use one or two look at membership options. Some gyms you pay for the lot,…

Also work nights. Big thing for me is prelogging my nights food. Plus taking food in with me. A lor depends what facilities you have available ( we have fridge and microwave. My breaks are midnight and 2am. Midnight meal I log on today's. 2am will be tomorrow's. I used to log waking to sleeping times however found that…