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You totally shouldn't have edited that. I just assumed it was intentional, given context!
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I think this was the point?
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I like Nike Legend Dri-Fit - have about five pairs of these. Just the right amount of snug without being glued to your legs, and sufficiently sturdy fabric for outdoors.
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No one's mentioned this, but seriously - don't go within about five days of your period (give or take), or it will probably hurt quite considerably more. There's an actual reason why it hurts more during this time that I can't remember - but having ignored this advice in the past and regretted it, can now vouch for its…
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Concur with planks - I've really noticed the difference across the board since I started doing these religiously. Maybe start out small with regular plank, and then switch it up with some side planks, etc. - and gradually increase the time that you hold based on what you're able to do initially?
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Seems to be some dispute over this, but the last thing my trainer usually says to me at the end of a session is "protein within two hours!", which seems to correlate with the post above. And I do it because I am obedient. Logically it does make sense (to me, at least) - if protein is to aid muscle repair / recovery, and…
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Actually, nope. You tend to find that regular syntax is the first thing that second-language English speakers pick-up - most languages are governed by far more stringent and complex rules, so if anything it's a step down. The only difficulty tends to be irregular verbs, since there's really no way around this but to…
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My fiancé does most of the cooking in our house, and fortunately he's actually great for this - he doesn't always make the best choices (mostly down to slight cluelessness), but he'll always have the ingredients listed and ready for me to inevitably say "WHAT'S IN THIS I NEED TO PUT IT IN MY RECIPES". And this also gives…
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1) Don't do it yourself. 2) Don't do it yourself. 3) If you must do it yourself, use hard wax (i.e. the one you melt that doesn't require strips - it sets instead). 3) PREP AND AFTERCARE. Exfoliate the day before (not on the day), or you will regret it when you have 73738291 ingrown hairs. Exfoliate again a couple of days…
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As soon as any "diet plan" starts trying to impose limits on things that are obviously dense in nutrients and water while simultaneously being low in calories (i.e. fruits and vegetables), I usually ignore them completely. Fruit is healthy and delicious and great. Unless you're eating, like, your own body weight in fruit…
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Can't speak for all cat preferences (since I only have two and am obviously not one), but mine absolutely hated the hooded litter tray we initially bought, and spent large amounts of time trying to knock the top off. They seem to prefer to stand actually on the edge of the litter tray than right inside it (presumably to…
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If it's a sweet / sugar thing, have you tried gradually replacing chocolate-type snack foods with fruit? This would probably be easier than cutting out snacking altogether, and you'd still be getting the sweet taste? If I'm having a full-on sugar craving I usually chop up a Pink Lady apple into tiny pieces (which makes it…
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God, yes. Same. I also love how it was BUILT IN - modern technology at its finest. Also probably Monkey Island 1 on whatever those gigantic floppy discs were. I also remember playing a text-based typing / command game when I was about four (so around 1987) - I have a vague feeling that it was something to do with Jack and…
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Guilty. Mostly RPGs (including JRPGs of the old-school variety, have probably replayed FFVI about 20 times), currently trying to grind out the last few levels in Skyrim (level 76, so close!). Will pretty much play anything with a plot, but haven't had a huge amount of time for it the last few years, and I keep buying games…
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Totally coincidentally, I'm actually watching this right now - and I'd never noticed until you pointed it out. The "superskinny" guy on this episode skipped both breakfast and lunch every day of the week, and only ate dinner on four nights out of seven - yet they've somehow calculated an average of 1,200 a day? Would…
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Jumping in, as my trainer started timing me on planks again today! 06/06/2012: 3:34 Quite pleased with this, as the last time I was timed (about six weeks ago) was only in the 1:45 region, so definite progress!
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If you're not in a financial position where you can comfortably pay cash, up front (no pun intended), I'd seriously consider this. If you're looking at making that sort of outlay solely for aesthetic purposes, it's a lot of money that you don't actually have for something that can be accomplished superficially for the…
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I've just finished reading the first five Game of Thrones novels back to back for the fifth time (yes, each book five times) - admittedly this may seem a bit insane, but not many series you could do that with! Decided I need a Game of Thrones break now, so re-reading collected works of Neil Gaiman (recommend more or less…
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A Nabaztag / Karotz / whatever they're marketing it as now. Simultaneously the most useless and most awesome thing under this roof.
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My trainer gave me some incredibly simple advice about lifting / choosing weights - basically "it should never be comfortable". He advised that at the end of my (relatively low) reps, the last few lifts should always be a struggle, and if they're no longer proving challenging it's time to bump up the weight. Possibly…
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By itself (with 'Lighter than Light' mayo) usually. It's my go-to post-gym snack!
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How can they only serve wine and beer? What are people supposed to do if they're driving?! In all seriousness though, I'd just enjoy it. Don't go absolutely crazy, but if you make good choices from what is on offer, I don't think you really need to worry (and if you are drinking, stick to clear spirits and slimline tonic?).
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Hopefully back to 23"-24". Currently not budging at 24.5". I may just have to accept the fact that I am not 18 any more!
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Uh, yeah. Ignore caffeine / chemicals / whatever. Not saying those are exactly awesome - but at the end of the day, it's a carbonated beverage. Of course you'll bloat!
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Yes please!
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First - limbs, particularly arms. I have twiglet arms. Last - belly (argh), but fortunately never - boobs (yay, thanks for the genes, mom).
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Holy ****. I'm only paying that much after you factor in seeing a personal trainer eight times a month! That seems really contradictory - how are students supposed to afford it?!
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5'4" and I'm losing slowwww, but I'm not hugely bothered about weight - mostly just trying to lose a few pounds that I've gained since switching to working from home full time. I'm mostly focus on upping my exercise and general fitness / improving quality of diet at the moment, and if I shift a few pounds I've gained while…
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Not to put a downer on some of the replies, but I really hate the way that serious athletes are constantly cited as a reason why BMI is BS. Of course there are outliers - it's supposed to function as an indicator (which is why it has a sizeable range of what's considered "normal"), and the guidelines published alongside it…
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If you have an elliptical, you're pretty much sorted. My problem with prolonged cardio is mostly boredom, but with anything other than actual running it's pretty easy to entertain yourself at the same time. Book to read, movie to watch? Get on the elliptical simultaneously. Problem solved.
