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Rest days are imperative to progress as earlier posts say have a walk and enjoy the down time. Muscles need to repair so keep hitting them and you'll hit the buffers in no time. The key is consistency

Everything we buy is taxed at every stage the growers the distributors the guys that cook it the by products that are required to cook it and the packaging that you carry out. Then no doubt the car you drive home in is taxed and the fuel that powers it. Me being in the UK 98 pence of every pound is tax under the heading…

Yes for sure that's how I started back 5 years ago a walk round the park (two miles) every morning really built my confidence up to sign up at a gym and crank it up a wee bit

Wow this is something that is a thorny issue. If I was in you're position I would be pointing out that you are there providing medical help then swiftly pointing out that the patient needs to be helping you out with a little effort themselves. How about set up a walking group to get a few moving approach some health clubs…

The amount of times I have been asked about nutrition iI always ask "what did you have for breakfast" just about all say the don't bother with breakfast! Break-fast is what it is. A balance of protein carbs and fats throughout the day is a way of life for many that have trained and kept themselves in shape. Its not…

Porridge every morning add some fruits if you need it sweetening myself I just eat it as it comes which I find tasty enough

I drink a lot of coffee and was putting two spoons in cut that to one I get you on the fats this time of year I wouldn't lose all my fat also I've had some health issues with blood pressure so I've been tinkering with the diet to get that down to sensible readings which I'm pleased to say are now Bob on

Id started Getting bulky doing the weights daily and I hate the cardio on the stepper and treadmill so took up cycling three days a week many say I've lost weight, I have but I hasten to add it's all fat loss. It was strange getting back on a bike the last time I'd rode a bike was in my teens. Now at 57 I'm enjoying…

I always kick off with 5 minutes rowing then on to the weights. I do two days only at the gym as doing more I just add bulk that I don't need. So my cardio is three other days on the bike which I can work a good sweat up and it's paid dividends on the weight front as people are commenting that Ive lost loads! When in…

I'm also new to FP however its a handy app to keep a track on activities. Keep up the fitness and good luck x

57 here and living the challenges with the gym and cycling oh and the diet! Although I hate the word diet as it has die in it lol Positive nutrition is a buzz word for me Hope all are well and keeping at it