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I missed my 5km parkrun, but ran down/back to my Mum's. Thought my pace was terrible, but when I calc'd it out on mapmyrun, turns out best time yet for the distance.

Bummer!! Can't advise, only commiserate.

sounds yummy

Just like my OH. I didn't tell him how much I had to lose. But when I'd lost about 10 pounds, he exclaimed sure you must be finished now. I'm down over 40 pounds, and only just out of the obese category, so yeah I've a bit to go (regardless of whether you use body fat or BMI to calculate it) He finds my whole 'fitness…

Yes, BUT, only if it's half and size or a size too small and I can try it on in the correct size to check the style suits me. I bought one, thinking it would be great. It fits, but doesn't do me any favours.

There was a tread on this yesterday: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1023830-how-i-snuck-in-exercise-at-work Someone on this tread recommended this pdf/book: http://worldsstrongestlibrarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/getting-stronger-at-work.pdf It's "How to get stronger at work when your boss isn't looking" by…

Thanks for this, I did. Everyone should read the first story - it's funny! This is a link to the book: http://worldsstrongestlibrarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/getting-stronger-at-work.pdf I'm going to start my foam rolling + planks at lunch time. I've been thinking about the pistol squat and how I can't do it, I…

I feel for you. I've got bad migraines in the past - two that ran in to each other lasting 20+ days with a couple of days in between where I felt so so. I ended up in accident and emergency with the second one as I couldn't keep water or anything down and was getting so dehydrated. I lost about 20 lb over the 4 weeks -…

I agree with this. Bit of strength work will be good for you all round. Running isn't the only road to fitness. I enjoy cycling, swimming, rowing, etc... While your working up to running/or something else, you can improve your walks now. You can walk faster, but you need to push yourself. Pick a point, a tree, something,…

I got the grid roller you suggested, from trigger point....Wow. It's amazing. I was buying it just to work on my mobility, had no specific reasons for it. Day I got it, I'd got a sore shoulder from swimming. I'd upped my distance quite a bit in a short period of time. Well got down on the roller, man it's sore, but it…

Just remembered an article I came across..... http://jasonferruggia.com/some-tips-for-those-who-train-early-in-the-morning/ Not saying I agree with it all, and it is focused on someone that lifts versus runs. Also, I never ever drink my calories, bar milk in coffee.... but this might be a time that it should be considered.…

People have differing opinions on food. I'm still playing with it, but I've found coffee and a piece of fruit is enough if I'm lifting and better than eating a full breakfast. But if I'm lifting and then some intervals I need to add in some raisins after lifting to get me through the running. Still not convinced I have it…

Parkrun.ie for the same gig in Ireland. There is 1 in Cork and 3 in Dublin, Malahide/Lucan/Marley. I've signed up but with my current training schedule haven't made it yet. Can't wait, meant to be a great buzz.

I'm very similar to this. I was advised by my trainer that I might be insulin resistant based on caliper readings (I've PCOS + hypo thyroid so not a mad suggestion). Based on this he suggested giving up wheat. I'd always noticed myself if I'd bread or pasta that I was very sleepy afterwards. So I've no (or at least very…

^ This You can choose to let it get you down and eat more. You can use it as a change catalyst. It’s up to you, if you want to change, start now by planning out your next meal and how you can make healthier choices. We all fall down, success is getting back up and dusting yourself off and starting again. You only fail when…

Hi, I think you'll get further running than you think. They reckon that you can build up your time by about 10% a week. Based on this for you for the next 8 weeks, 2.8 / 3.1 / 3.4 / 3.7 / 4.1 / 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6.1...I would argue if you can run 6-7 km you would finish a 10km. I did in April, I'd got up to running 7km and…

Oh super, thanks for the recommendation. I've no specific problems, just trying to ensure that I don't get any. Thanks, Jen

Well, it sounds like you're well set up. As a reference, I started running last Nov 1st 5km december (well first in many years) - ran it all ~40 min 2nd 5km ~march (I think) - ran ~35min 1st 10km April - ran it all, very very slowly ~75min. You will easily get under 90min. I'm hoping to get my 5km in under 30 min at the…

Fantastic!!!! Nothing like a challenge. Fear of not being able to complete something is great for getting me training. I've a triathlon coming up in 5 weeks for which at this stage I still fear I may drown in the swim part - hence I'm swimming 3-4 times a week! Objective for your first 10km is to finish it. IF you want to…

My guess water weight and I wouldn't be stressed about it, but....some people eat more after swimming. You haven't said how long it has been. Keep an eye on your diary.

First off, you can't spot reduce, so crunches aren't specifically going to reduce your tummy - fat loss will. Everyone is different on where they lose the weight first. It's been said before, but good to remember “It takes 4 weeks for you to notice your body changing, 8 weeks for your friends to notice, and 12 weeks for…

Both ultimately, but some depends on your personality and current diet. If current diet good, then exercise probably more important than the minor improvements. But if the diet + exercise are poor, I would start with diet first. I try to work on both. But there are days when I've known that I'm not set up for success with…

I can't eat 70% dark choc, must be 85%+ or I go a bit mad. I love almond butter, but I can't keep it in the house. Nuts are hit and miss, I've had to throw out cashews as I was eating my body weight in them. But I can keep other nuts for weeks in the house and they don't call out to me. Depends on my mood. As soon as I…

Being able to buy clothes knowing it's my final size. I always buy the bare minimum if I go down in size. I don't know, or really mind, what the final size will be ... I'm guessing a size 10 (UK) based on my height and current weight. I want to own more than two pairs of work trousers, 1 pair of jeans, 1-2 sets of work out…

Don't take a multivitamin. They check my iron levels when I donate blood and I'm always at the upper end of the scale. I followed a vegetarian diet for a while and was interested after 3 months+ did it have any effect, nope, just as high. I never take the iron tablets the blood bank give me, just don't feel the need. Maybe…

Really, if I see someone at the gym that's larger, all I'm thinking is fair play. I figure anyone looking at me is thinking exactly the same thing. If I see anyone working out at any size and clearly putting in the effort I think fair play. Yes, I hated going in for the first 2 months or so, but went in religiously 4 times…

The sugar in Milk chocolate causes me to crave more and more. I've even adjusted myself to being able to eat quite a lot of 70%, so avoid it. I used to like Green and blacks, but really I don't think it compares to Lindt. I buy lindt 90% or 85% - meets craving for chocolate or something sweet without kicking off cravings…

I agree with previous posters. I will add I think water is preferable....but there are days I don't want water, these times squash is better than nothing. In particular if I've a headache, a time when I really need the fluids and I really can't face water, I'll get 1 cup of coffee then squash in to me. Generally by then I…

I'm going on honeymoon in 7 weeks. I have no intention of counting calories. But I generally prefer nutrient dense food, I get far less headaches, have more get up and go. I fully expect myself to naturally want healthier choices. I will have a glass of wine, maybe a pint of guinness, but as for food, I just do better if I…

I would suggest pilates, or yoga (thought I've only done pilates that I can comment on). There are lots of Pilates Dvd's, but I would say that form is important and I would do a class either first or along side the dvd.