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Day 4 after the Rise of The Zombies, @slimgirljo15 and I are running low on scotch. We're in a terrible fight about whether to go back for more booze, or to carry on to the safety of the mountain cabin that I have marked on the super-secret "Zombie Apocalypse" map. It's a gamble, everything rests on the flip of a coin...…

Yep. We'll steal a 1967 Caldilac El dorado convertable, hot pink, with whale skin hubcaps and all leather cow interior, and big brown baby seal eyes for headlights and drive down to Texas. Sure it may not be the most safe or economical ride, but we'd get over the first few miles by singing Denis Leary's song.

Mate, it's not looking good now. We're running low on gas, I say we're on foot from here. Grab the Shotgun, I'll look for another weapon as we go. Looks like @slinkyblinkydog and @slimgirljo15 are with us - hope they have weapons, food or stories for the campfire at night. The extra eyes for the night lookout will be good.…

We've got this man. I'll drive, you're in the back of the truck with the shotgun taking down zombies that get too close. If they dont look like zombies, shoot first ask questions later - they may be trying to steal our truck.

The guy sounds like a jerk to me. Although I felt like I was that jerk recently - there was a woman setting between the machine I wanted and then walking off to use some other machine (I assume, I actually have no ide where she went) but she left her town so I knew it was in use. I stepped in to another machine to fill the…

I wasn't aware of that. I understood from the things that I have read that your body will react to 10g of sugar exactly the same way, regardless of its source (assuming that the dietary context is the same). This seems to make sense because digestion is based on the chemical breakdown of a carbohydrate, and that reaction…

I get this odd feeling some people don't believe you (or care). Having seen some of the commentary that female friends experience on other forums, I have no difficulty in accepting that happens here too. Sorry to hear it...

We would make it easily. However, I suspect it'll end a little bit Shawn of the Dead - me doing something stupid, getting zombified and then tied up in the garage playing the playstation forever.

I am struggling to understand the significance of "added sugars" in the nutritional break down of a product. Now total sugars, that makes sense and can be compared to the RDI and so forth. However if Product A and B have a similar (total) sugar content, but, as a result of the processing one "adds more sugar" than the…

I have been fat my whole life. My mum likes reminding me that the Dr put me on a diet at 2 months of age (after mistakenly thinking I was nearly 6 months rather than 2). I've been fat ever since. There was a period in my early 30s where I got down to being merely over weight, but I was constantly hungry and running every…

Best of luck mate. Just remember, it's not a race. No point pushing for an injury.

My wife was participating in a group training session while I happened to be on the elliptical nearby. At semi-regular intervals I would look over to see what they were doing far more than a casual glance occasionally if my wife and I made eye contact we would share an expression of exaggerated exhaustion or something…

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In a good year (and 10kgs lighter) I averaged 28,000. Most do around 12,000. My starting goal is 12500 a day, increasing as I get fitter. Really you should just have your own goal and have fun with it - either as a rivalry or team effort.

The two things that I would suggest are:* make sure you track everything from the spoon of sugar in your coffee, the sweets that a friend gives you, the dressing on your salad. * make sure you're realistic about portion sizes ASide from that just track, have fun and feel free to ask questions. You may not get a lot of…

As long as you keep with it. Also, don't push yourself too hard. Not just because of the risks, but also because if you stop having fun it'll be harder to keep going!

Could it be an issue with over estimating the calories burned in your marathon training (which is awesome by the way - I wish I had that kind of drive).

A gluten free diet is, as far as I know, unlikely to provide actual health benefits unless you have coeliac disease (an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by gluten (a protein found in some grains, such as wheat)). That said, you can do this. With the right diet and support you can achieve what you want to achieve. It…

I had this problem in the days after my first weights session a few weeks ago. Protein and plenty of water seemed to be the best remedy. After that first session I've taken to eating a protein bar (from the local health food shop) shortly after training (based on advice from person much fitter and healthier than myself)…

GCC = Global Corporate Challenge. It's basically a program intended to help workplaces encourage their staff to be more active. It's based on a "steps per day" challenge for your team of 7 to take sufficient steps to circumnavigate the globe in 100 days.

G'day, I'm not a fan of recipes. I tend to prefer things that are easy, that can be done without thinking. "meat and 3 vege" is perfect for me. Especially something like chicken breast cut into cubes around 2cm), in a very hot frying pan (no oil), a bit of salt and pepper, keep the meat moving fairly regularly. Meanwhile a…

I suspect there is a point. I had to lose 30kgs before I was willing to swim without a shirt on, I would still wear board shorts, and don't think that I would ever get to a state in which I was comfortable in more 'traditional' swimming attire. I've gained back a little bit of weight and there's no way that I would go for…

Accept, and have 4 friends.

There are some others too, Huel and Joylent are two that I have heard of.

I'm not convinced by that study - it was only based on select participants, and not "all".

I was about your age, running 5km (about 15-18 minutes of which was at 180bpm or higher), twice a day, 7 days a week. I started worrying about my heart too. Ended up seeing a GP and cardiologist and both told me I was fine. I would do the same on an elliptical on days that it was to wet to run, or I just felt like a…

It's not a failure. Its a life experience. Sure, it may not have turned out the way that you would have liked, but it's still something to learn from and grown from. Many of us go through ups and downs, significant losses and then finding ourselves back at a place that we didn't want to be. Not matter how many times you…

I want to avoid an early grave. My wife finding me attractive would also be a nice bonus.

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I don't think that anyone would deny that exercise is of some assistance in the weight-loss adventure. Equally, for most people, the difficulty is on the kitchen, not at the gym. After all, there are recommended minimum levels of activity and recommended maximums when it comes to calorific intake. Personally, I have found…