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I would see a dr about your knee pain, if you have a minor injury that is aggravated by running you need to get on the right treatment plan, but it doesnt mean it is game over I tore my PT Ligament last year (Patella, Tibia, the one holding the knee cap onto your lower leg) I am still in pain now but able to cycle daily,…

I have been there, when I first started running I figured I would do a jog around the block, I barely made it 5 minutes before I had to stop and catch my breath, I can now run a half marathon in 1hr 58min non stop CT5K or similar programme is exactly what you need to start with, focus on jogging for x seconds or minutes…

So true, when I was training for a marathon, I gained half a stone. I was running 30 miles over the week on top of other training (cycling and gym), I was so hungry and my body was so tired I had to increase my food intake to keep up with the training plan, but then on top of that I gave in to the "rungry" over ate and…

o and for the record, I am pro plastic surgery, I have had some done myself and I wouldn't hesitate to get more done if I felt the need. Lipo for me is personally a no go, as it isn't a permanent solution, but something like a tummy tuck post children I wouldn't write off, as removing excess skin can only be done via…

I agree, complete your weight loss journey because you will probably end up surprised at just how much difference the last few lbs go, you have lost an astonishing amount so far, be proud! I tore a ligament in my knee and had to stop training (but didnt stop eating) so I gained 20lbs which I am now working to get back off,…

Are you male or female? The position of your womb, combined with the shape of your spine can mean you will never be able to get a flat stomach as your body shape isn't set up that way, a bit like the whole thigh gap thing its genetic, As a Man I don't know for sure but I guess the same applies with the spine shape…

Trust your fitbit, my fitbit is always lower than the machines estimate, but its based on my heart rate. I noticed that the same class I do every Tuesday, 4 weeks ago I used to burn 480 calories for the hour, this week my fitbit showed only 380 calories because my heart rate has dropped and it takes less effort to do the…

I have run 10k, 16k, 21k and 42k races. I find for 10k I don't need water but when I do the Great South Run which is 16k I need water and sometimes energy gels. I will take water at the 5k and 10k stations on my way round, but I don't stop, I grab the water as I run past, drink as I run then they have points where you drop…

I have spent the last 6 months dealing with a torn PTL, its still causing me issues now! The only person to take advise from is a Sports Injury therapist, or a Pysio if you dont have a sports injury in your area

I found when I started with weights I hurt so bad I could barely walk, but I found that gentle exercise on the day after a weights session helps to loosen me up. I would also ensure if I am doing leg exercises I dont do it the day before I am due a run, I plan a swim to help my legs recover. I will do a run the day after I…

I dont find any of this easy, and what works for some doesnt always work for others, but take the advice that works well for your personal goals and it will get easier to manage :)

I usually have a snack an hour before a work out and then I will eat dinner after, I find I vomit easily if I exert myself with a full stomach so I always eat my main meal after training, but everyone is different, I don't mind eating at 9pm if I have a late class but for some people this would be an issue

If you need to increase your calories, how do you feel about having a salad for lunch instead of fruit and yoghurt? You can add in avocado, fish or nuts to add some fat and calories into a basic salad, depending on how far under your goal you are maybe have a salad as an extra meal each day? My salad today was 328 calories…

I do alot of training, I ditched my car so I cycle 16 miles a day to and from work on top of swimming twice a week, running twice a week (total 10-12 miles for the week), two Body pump classes and two or three gym sessions If I don't eat back my exercise calories I find I get dizzy, light headed and wake up with zero…

Running uses your lungs as much as your legs, so if you have a cold and your lungs are damaged from infection then it will affect your ability to run for periods of time. I should tell you to rest, but I am terrible at resting so I will be honest with you, rest is best until you are fully recovered HOWEVER, if you aren't…

I dont understand the benefits of a low carb, low fat diet? If you are eating mostly veg with some chicken, and fruit with fat free yoghurt as two of your main meals what is your body burning for energy? I am not an expert but I would be worried about losing muscle following a diet as restricted as this. I dont cut out any…

SW: 178lbs TW: 172lbs GW: 147lbs 3 lbs this week

Im getting back into running after tearing my PT Ligament back in June 18, its still sore now but strong enough to get back out, my aim is to hit minimum 25 miles and to get my pace below 10min miles (used to be 8.30 average) W/C: 4th Feb:4.5 miles

Its a reflection of that couple not of general gym members behaviours. At my gym mobile phone calls / texting is band, we are only allowed phones if being used as an ipod, Everyone at my gym are helpful and friendly, I wanted to try chest press on the free weights area but I couldn't work out how to get the bench down to a…

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SW: 178lb (7th Jan 2019) CW: 175lb (4th Feb 2019) GW: 147lb Loss this week of 2lbs, total loss of 3lbs (I had maintained the week before)

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For me, I only log actual work outs or a tracked walk by distance and speed. So I will log bike rides, if I walk 2+ miles, running, swimming and gym work outs I dont sync with my fitbit and I dont log any steps, housework, dancing or general walking around etc I eat back a large portion of my exercise calories so for that…

I weigh weekly, because I fluctuate so much day to day it is pointless and teaches me nothing. The morning after a big training session I can lose 2-3lbs just in dehydration, I once lost 6lbs overnight from a night out on wine and tequila. Some people get excited when they lose 2lbs overnight not realising its physically…

I did slimming world and lost a stone, but what annoyed me was I was training for a marathon but that wasnt taken into account and my diet "rules" were the same as everyone else, so "Babs" who sat at home all day and didnt even walk to the local shop was on the same food plan as me running 30-40 miles over the week along…

Saturday is my rest day, I don't want to add extra just looking for inspiration on my Monday and Friday gym sessions My goals are strength and stamina, after my swim race I'l be entering a triathlon and an OCR so I need a varied programme, I've done tris and OCR before but I want to improve on how I performed My recent…

Today I am cycling 16 miles to and from work, then walking 2 miles to the gym to do an hours Les Mills Body Pump, I LOVE TUESDAYS

I feel you guys!!! In my 20's I cycled to work (20 miles a day), went to the gym when I could be bothered, ate what I fancied and lost a stone without trying I turn 32 this year and I have gained two stone over the past two years, I cycle to work 3 days a week (16 miles) I run 6 miles twice a week, I swim 1500 meter once a…

Just found this :) SW: 177lbs Goal by 14th Feb: 169lbs End GW: 147lbs

When I got married I lost 1/2 stone in the two weeks leading up to it due to excitment / stress and my dress was a little big for me as a result - it was corseted but pulled as tight as it would go lol I personally feel 1200 a day is low BUT a wedding is a once in a lifetime event, so do what you are comfortable with and…