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Hey that's great!! Well done. I've gone from 12st 8lb to 10st12lb. Target was 10st7lb but I might go to 10st now... ooh! Hoping Christmas doesn't balls everything up! Lol!

Rest and ice are your friends, along with anti-inflammatories. You really ought to see a physio though. Our hip flexors run from the bottom of our ribs right down our legs and if that's what's causing you pain you could seriously damage yourself not getting proper treatment. My friend did that and now she is waiting for…

Yeah my anxiety creeps up whenever my heart rate is really high, (usually during HIIT), it's because when I used to get panic attacks a racing heart was the first symptom, so now when my heart rate goes up my brain gets fearful that a panic attack is coming. I ignore it and push through - but it's hard. Also I get nauseous…

Thanks I'll take a look!

Good point on my goals that would have been helpful info! I run obstacle races so I do want genuine strength, I would also like more muscle definition (but not totally ripped).

Thanks. I run and doing spinning too.

The side effects ease off as your body gets used to them. I found it took a good couple of months. That's good you have weekly appointments.

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Great news. The meds will take a few weeks before they settle into your system but they will help and probably are making a difference now. Perhaps you can seek out more regular therapy too?

Callum hon, what most people here are saying is that they don't feel guilty, the guilt is part of the OCD and anxiety. You've had loads of great advice - pretty much saying the same thing, take a break, scale back and talk to your therapist. Even being on this website is feeding your anxieties. If you really are feeling…

My (basic) understanding is that if you maintain and do something like calisthenics you should burn body fat and see some definition. If I'm wrong someone here will shoot me down I'm sure. Alternative is to get some heavy weights at home.

Bump - just wondering if anyone knows how fast or slow body fat % should reduce. Mine feels slow when I am losing 1lb weight a week, but I don't know the science/maths!

Honestly, it's true everyone there is focused on their own workout. I used to hate classes because of all the mirrors, but no one is looking at anyone except themselves. Go in there and own it, good for you!

I'm 37. I guess the target can change - it's more that I don't feel I am losing much body fat in terms of %. Is it typically slow to reduce?

Try and find pleasure in the rest and do some things you enjoy! Good luck with it all.

If you work out when your body is already overworked you're not gaining anything anyway, in fact you're putting stress on your body that will cause the wrong hormones to be released - which will exacerbate anxiety (cortisol and adrenaline). A short break (less than a week) might do you wonders and definitely won't cause…

Hey Callum, I think it's likely you already know you're training too much and your body is letting you know. Take fatigue seriously, I didn't and was ill for years. I understand the nature of OCD and I think there is some re-wiring for you here. It's one thing to miss a workout and feel frustrated by that, but it's another…

Yeah that's what I'm coming to realise. I would be willing to lose more so long as I don't look weird. 18% would be my long term 'dream goal' but 25% is prob a more realistic goal in the meantime. I'm doing Body Pump twice a week and HIIT circuits that include own body strength resistance training. I'm guessing I need to…

Pace yourself, run slower than you do in your training, don't clock watch. I found the fear of not feeling I could do it was the hardest thing so I kept taking a check on myself 'Oh I feel fine, I'm ok, I'm not going to die, I'll push myself..." and if you need to walk a stretch or two that's fine but do start to run…

Thank you! I have been watching rope techniques on youtube - now I need to find somewhere to practice!! Yes it was side stitch, a friend suggested it might have been my breathing technique as it can cause it. It wasn't happening in my training, so I can only chalk that up to experience and see what happens at the next one!

The best way to lose weight is through calorie deficit. You can get that deficit through eating less or exercising more. However, exercise is good for you whether you are losing weight or not and the more you do it, the more energy you will have. If you're not used to exercising then your energy will feel low to start…

I read this today, what do people here think? http://dailyburn.com/life/fitness/obstacle-course-race-training-tips/

Thank you.

Yes I think you're right, my breathing was all over the place. I missed my music and usual pace. Def something to work on for next time.

Well today was my 5K race and I did it! I finished. Pretty crappy time but I knew it would be. Considering I've had ME/CFS for the last 10 years I'm amazed I completed at all!!! Hurrah! Ready for my next one now! :smile:

Well done! Was it the Bear Grylls 5k? I did that today and it was my first. I think I was pretty much dead last!

If you're just starting out maybe consider how you reach your calorie count for the day, protein and good fats leave you feeling full for longer. So switch to wholefoods, avoid caffeine, refined sugar, alcohol and processed foods as much as you can. When you're closer to target you could then look at macro's. For now…

Well 10 days later and I'm surprised that I have managed to keep up my usual workout routine and do C25K 3 times a week (4 runs so far) without dying! LOL! The first two runs were killer (started on week 2) but today I ran from week 5 and it pushed me but I could have done more, all good. I'll keep pushing myself as best I…

You won't bulk with weights or resistance training - not unless you are actively trying to do that. Personally I would start it straight away, that way you're not losing muscle as part of your weight loss and then as the fat comes off you'll start to see some nice definition and shape with your muscles. You can only get…

You can use various weight lifting apps or there are workouts on YouTube. Are you wanting low-rep, heavy weight or medium weight, hi-rep? First option trying Strong 5x5 app, if second look up BodyPump on YouTube. You want to make sure you hit all main muscle groups, which you won't do in one work out when you're lifting…