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Didn't Scuba. OH was knackered post working week, so we went for a long walk instead Today was a 'long' easy swim. 1.2k. Did it in 34 mins so not bad time wise.
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Did it... Well, 800m of it. To answer my question, yes. Poor technique and cold muscles. Actively reminding myself to go easy (instead of seeking the unclear 'steady'), meant my breathing eased out, my stroke lengthened, my body naturally rotated more and I was faster without feeling winded. As in, 15sec per 100 faster ...…
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The skipping rope was good - well, ok once I'd reminded myself how to skip! But I didn't warm up properly and nearly wrecked my left calf muscle. It's hurt to stand up/weight bear for the last week. Once I get moving it eases off so it's not an injury, just proper DOMS. It's eased over the week, and the swimming and yoga…
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My challenge: 5k Where abouts in the training schedule: w1,d7 How long till the event: Early march - haven't booked a slot at the pool yet What's in your training plan for today?: Missed the last few updates so here's the week in review. I did the two workouts above, then the program called for a yoga session. That was…
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Sorry/not sorry that I'm answering my own post. My challenge: 5k Where abouts in the training schedule: w1,d2 How long till the event: Early march - haven't booked a slot at the pool yet What's in your training plan for today?: 4x5 min easy freestyle How did it go?: The swimming was great. Difficult to find what 'easy'…
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I'm doing time currently - as I'm also only just back to it. But I'm keeping an eye on lengths so that over time I can keep track on progress - and how close I am to the magic mile :smiley:
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From my (very) limited Spanish, AnnF99 is suggesting that they too had trouble post COVID, notably with their blood pressure and heart rate rising when they tried to lift. They discovered a supplement called Normanten which, for them, helped quickly normalise their BP and heart rate to normal and they can now lift just…
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Interestingly I used to be a morning person. The last few months - not so much. I'm putting my grumpiness down to hormones - I'm not sleeping as much/as well as previously and I'm a 'woman of a certain age' and think I'm heading down the Peri-Menopausal route. Dunno what your gender and age is, but just to say it *could*…
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I LOVE THIS!!! Can I nick it as my motivational saying from here on in? That's just so spot on. I can't believe how simple, but how easily missed, that objective is...!
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Me too!
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Me too! (Although I see this group thread is already 4 months old, so I'm guessing the answer is 'no, it's not active.' But I'm peri, and have so many weight related and exercise related questions I'd love to hear others experiences and opinions of. Anyone out there who would like to revive this group?
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And me! You're describing my exact pathway to date! (Except I did find WW helpful - well, swimming and WW) but put it all back on.
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Hi Renee81, and welcome!
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I would hesitate to ignore the doctor's advice, but for what it's worth, you're not alone. I don't have a diagnosis yet as still waiting for tests, but I reckon I'm peri-menopausal. (I'm 43). I had three cycles of extreme and unpredictable periods, so my Dr put me on cerizette - progesterone only pill. For me, and YMMV, it…
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Feel free to befriend me. I'm also trying to make this the last time I lose weight, and want to eventually maintain a healthy lifestyle. I blog every day on my feed about my journey, and ask for friend's updates - I also cheer my friends on.
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I hear you on the sweaty thing. That's why I swim. I don't feel 'icky'. But yeah, a walk before work, straight from your bed before dressing for work works for me. I have seen people walk their cats on a leash... I'm not sure I'd be brave enough though lol! Yeah, working on the quality of your sleep would really help - so…
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I love it too. I walk first thing (still dark at the mo) with my dog, then I've just started a lunchtime walk. It gets me away from my desk, and I've found a somewhat muddy route that takes me alongside the river behind my work place, around the industrial estate and back in a half hour round. Perfect! Really easy way to…
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Hi Jena, Happy birthday for a few hours time! Well done for going so well on your weight loss journey. Don't worry - calories in < calories out definitely works. It's just our bodies don't work on a linear system so sometimes you'll lose at expected rates and other times it'll woosh out or hold frustratingly for a while.…
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Hi there! If you're struggling for energy at the moment, then I would question whether hitting the gym is really a great idea for you at the moment. Perhaps concentrating on eating well and drinking lots will help you have better quality sleep. However, if that's just a figure of speech, then doing some regular exercise -…
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Hey all, I'm from the UK, F, need to lose about 3 stone. I've been in and out of MFP for a while now, but this time is a fresh start hence the new profile (I was 'skinnyrev2b' in case anyone remembers me ;-) ) Feel free to add me. Oh, I love swimming, walking with my Rottweiler and need/want to get back in to Yoga.
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Thanks so much guys, those are really REALLY sensible solutions. I think I'll suggest rearranging my swim time for him to hit the gym, and I kinda want to try martial arts, so if he's up for that then great, otherwise I'll leave him to it. Ta!
