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Ouch that sounds like no fun at all! My blisters have in the main been on my toes, and often resulted in losing a toe nail or two! I have the pictures if you want to see them ;) On payday, pop into your local running / sports shop and have your running gait assessed. I would avoid Nike, they are fashion shoes and all my…
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I keep myself well hydrated all the times & eat a good diet and am alb to do a hard run/workout for an hour without needing a drink. I do a variety of runs/workouts during a week. My fluid needs will depend on style of workout, weather, humidity, illness, injury etc... Doing intense HIIT / tempo runs I take water with me.…
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There is no 'wrong' about running, you are doing it so that's brilliant. Agree with all the other comments here... One factor that will also improve you in every area of your life (esp. Running Faster) is having strong core muscles. These are the ones that support your whole body. I would suggest that after a run or…
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Body weight exercises are great, you can do loads of them all day and you don't need special equipment or clothing... Try: Crunches, press-up, planks, pull-ups, lunges, squats, resistance bands are good too - they are light-weight and easy to carry. You can also get a good work-out with a park bench too in a lunch-time or…
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Starting out at any new cardio activity is really HARD! I'd been an avid cyclist doing endurance distances 100-200km, for a while and I thought starting running would be easy... I wanted to do a triathlon, so bit the bullet and started running... OH GOSH did it hurt! I could barely run from one lamppost the next! Keeping…
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you look like a wonderful person in all your pics... the transformation is amazing and inspiring! You have added years to your life, quality and quantity. WELL DONE :)
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With great fear I am commenting as a 'guy' :-/ When I first started running I had to keep stopping, all the time! Then I would run from one lampost to the next, willing myself on all the way. I wish I had know about C25K when I started out and I would recommend it. I have a friend who I supported through C25K and he is…
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Very little research has been done on this topic ( at least as far as I am aware). Would love to be shown articles if anyone knows any? Golay A et al (2000) "Similar weight loss with low-energy food combining or balanced diets." this is the only study I am aware of that touches on the issue. It shows that calorie defect…
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This is one of the most intese threads I have read in a long time! Physics does not answer biology questions. The issues are VERY complex indeed. At the end of the day all variables taken into account calories are a measure of energy. Our bodies burn energy based on the activity we do. The more vigorous, the more energy we…
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My auto response was b0ll0cks! I'm a cardio junkie, less than 2 hours is boring! Give me 8, 24, 40 hours of cardio, Muhahahahaha :) Why is no one talking intensity here? What zone are you working out? The other key issue is refueling, and macro-nutrient ratios. If working out that long is a problem, why are builders and…
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stuggling with the same thing... I know I need to do core exercises, but I hate them!
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I mean really! Is it worth writting anything? The body is a machine fueled by food. It stores surplus energy in the form of lipids. All activity uses energy... That's indisputable physics! Can you lose weight without exercise ... Of course yes! Can you run 26 miles without training ... Only if you are in a Hollywood movie…
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^^^ agreed you don't look like you need to lose any body fat!
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Hydration is an all day commitment. You will also need to replace salts, use electrolyte tablets or sports drinks.
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Calories are a measurement of energy. In this case energy in food. If the food is white granulated sugar, then your body will use very little energy to convert the sugar into glucose, glycogen or worst of all fat. if the energy is fat then the body will need to use less than nothing to convert the fat into lipids it can…
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It is not just as simple as calories in and calories out. Metabolism has a lot to do with weight loss. If a vehicle uses different kinds of fuel it will run more or less efficiently, depending on the fuel used. The human body is very much the same... If someone eats calories in the form or simple carbohydrates (processed…
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I'm a Vegan, so nuts are my friends and one of my main sources of protein and fat. I eat a lot of peanut butter especially when I am doing endurance sport. The fact that it is quick to digest high in calories and full of protein is great. A person first of all need to balance macronutrients: fats, carbs & proteins. 30, 55,…
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^^^ you want pictures of my long lost moobs?
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Hope your training goes well! Glad you have been inspired, remember you need to rest after the killer workout ;-)
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I agree I love hills in training and I pick the hill routes. I also like a good head-wind when training too... The best thing about hills is that gravity pays back especially when you are cycling, but if you learn the technique downhill running can be great as a recovery part of the run. I have worked with a lot of people…
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Just finish and enjoy it :)
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Most of the battle of running beyond 6-8 miles is psychological rather than physiological. You need to imagine yourself running strong, make a little video in your mind of your best run and how it felt when you were running well and then play that video to yourself as you run. Also image what the finish will be like,…
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^^^ agreed! ^^^ we are here for different reasons, MFP has a great app and is a very good social media site, this is the perfect place for someone who wants to be more healthy.
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I usually eat 2000-3000 calories a day. At the moment I am trying to lose body fat and gain muscle for endurance sport. I of course do a lot of cardio too...
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I find the whole attitude to cyclist unbelievable! Cycling is a valid, environmentally friendly, healthy, economical and safe way to travel. I drive, run, walk and cycle, usually on an almost daily basis. My preferred mode of commuting / travel to work and for errands is cycling. If the roads were full of cyclists there…
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Seriously doctors! Peer Reviewed Seriously! I am a scientist trust me ... LOL. This web site is about people supporting each other to make changes to their lives. IMAO ... you don't need a PhD to use this site, just a bit of common sense, which in my experience people with PhDs tend to lack. BTW: It is anal sphincter…
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^^^^ make one good change stick and then move on to the next. You will lose the weight, you just have to be patient :-)
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I'm a veggie to, feel free to add me :-)
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I have not had time to read all the posts, so sorry if I am repeating what has already been said. Craving and motivation are the opposite edges of a double edged knife. Our craving and motivation are there because we have programmed or trained ourselves to want/desire certain things. Does drinking sweet things make you…
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^^^^ look to lose bad habits and the weight will follow!
