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Thanks! Great to see someone that's gone through exactly the same. I just miss those earlier days when I could do a 5k each time I went out, and it just worked. No aiming for more, just a nice 5k and a return home to relax. :flowerforyou:

Thanks everyone. Rather than doing three days a week with two sometimes consecutively, I'm going to get myself to a strict schedule of Monday, Wednesday and Friday runs until I see more consistency with it all again. One I'm back to where I was, I'll add in another day.

Thanks for all this. That's the thing - I'm going at the same speed I have been all along and when I think back, I don't feel any more out of breath. Checked my running tonight and I land with my foot flat, mid-foot, which is as I've always done since my first or second week when I got my posture how I wanted it to be.…

Trust me, worrying about speed is the last thing I'll be doing. I've been watching my PBs but I'm short and stubby and never going to be fast. :laugh:

Thanks. No giving up here, I know I'll get there eventually and be able to run a 5k as standard, I'm just confused as to how one day I can do a 10k without thinking, and feel like I could carry on, and other days I'm struggling to do 1.5 miles. Not letting it get to me, as ultimately I'm running because I enjoy it and…

No change to running surface. I run around my neighbourhood just to be around quiet streets where I can lose myself without traffic or risk, so I'm covering the same streets a lot, usually a circular route but with a bit of variance depending if I feel like 'exploring'. I was doing about 9 miles a week but it's dropped…

Can't work out if it's physical or mental. It's like I'm running, start getting tired physically and then just have to stop very suddenly. It could be mental, but I can't work out what to do if it is because I'm enjoying my runs and want to be out longer, but there's an equal chance it's physical as far as I'm concerned -…

Not I. I'm INCREDIBLY paranoid about food. Everything has to be well done, I won't touch fruit or veg that's been in the house for longer than two or three days even if it looks fine, and I won't use milk that's been open for longer than 30 hours even if it's absolutely fine. I'm very wasteful, but I can't help it.

Hiya! June 2013 here, and it's coming around fast. It didn't seem to be, until I passed the one year to go mark! Ordered my dress back in January of this year. I'm also in the UK.

I used to be a strict routine person, until I found something I loved. Routine was the only way I could keep myself getting out there and being active. In February, I started running. Since then, I've been much more relaxed - I do whatever I feel like, whenever I feel like doing it. No pressure, just enjoyment. I can take…

I like a nice guy. Mature, calm, a little emotional, not afraid to be a bit vulnerable and to talk about his feelings. Nothing too sensitive, but someone who's caring and kind with good morals. I don't like manly, macho, stereotypical male behaviour. Obviously most guys have a bit of both, but I don't like it at all. I…

Endomondo.

I'd say the two are fairly linked, but I'm solely a calorie counter. The thing is, I'm very relaxed about my weight loss. I'm probably the slowest person who's stuck at it every day since beginning and been fairly consistent. The reason I'm slow is almost undoubtedly due to the fact that I'm not particularly strict. I do…

Not on the same level. I've not yet done a race, but I plan to do a few each year. I only started running in February. I'm doing the Newcastle Big Fun Run (5k) in October, and the Great Manchester Run (10k) next May. Both are distances I've already achieved just running around my neighbourhood (the 10k was achieved last…

Because I want to start a family in a few years, and I don't believe I can truly say I love my son or daughter unless I'm working hard to be healthy, to teach them the values of health, fitness and nutrition, to inspire them and to be in their life as long as possible. I want my future children to believe they can be…

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I'd never hire a trainer. But if I did, their weight would have no impact on which I chose. I'd want to know if they have the knowledge to help me, and the personality to motivate me. That's all.

I don't find muscle on other people that attractive, male or female. A defined, muscled body type is the least attractive to me. However, I do like a bit of definition on my own body. Not enough to want a six-pack or anything to that level, but as I've lost weight and got fitter (I'm still very overweight) I've found that…

No specific running schedule here. I can now run up to 10k, and that's the most I ever plan to run. I just get out there whenever I can, and run as much as I can/want. Last week, 10k was easy. Last night, I managed 2.5 miles but on a slightly new route, with a little more elevation than usual. I run flat on roads, so I'm…

Agreed. I'm only a beginner myself, really. I recently ran my first 10k (not a race), and that took me approximately 80 minutes and I was fine energy-wise. Also didn't drink on the way around. Just me, running for 80 minutes. 10k is the most I ever plan to run, so I know that I can do it without hydration or additional…

I'm getting married in June 2013. Not sure I have anything I can add for advice, since I'm not losing for my wedding or bothered what my weight will be when I get to that day (as long as I've not gained), but just wanted to join in the 'yay. wedding'-ness.

Ghost. Would you rather be forced to eat only salad for two weeks, or only pizza? Calories count.

I just can't understand this way of thinking, myself. You're clearly looking for a long-term partner, if you're looking for someone to grow old and grey with, but you're attracting people who sound like great long-term partner material, and aren't happy because they're not looking after their health as much as you are?…

Just 1-2lbs for me. I used to just stay the same weight when I used BC, but since coming off three months ago I've seen a 1lb-ish gain each time.

I don't plan to display any myself. I've bought a box that's going to be my running achievements box, and I plan to keep all medals inside it as well as race photos and a list of official times.

Love this.

That's what everyone is saying - that it's the best decision they ever made and has changed their life, that it's worth every penny, but getting about 6 hours from committing to three years of monthly payments has got me feeling pretty sick! I'm really strict and careful with my money, and only recently have 'trained'…

Currently trying to battle mental and emotional chaos. I'm going for a laser eye surgery consultation this afternoon. I've wanted surgery for about eight years, but always scared myself into changing my mind when doing my research. Finally, I've decided I'll regret it if I never get it done, so I booked my consultation for…

I believe my mum is undiagnosed bipolar. Only in the last few years did I realise that's probably the case, though I'd cut ties with her a few years beforehand. She also appears to be a compulsive liar, but if I'm honest I haven't ever worked out if she knows she's lying, or has genuinely forgotten the things she's lying…

"Free flip flops! Haha x" From the fiance.