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if your an absolute beginner like me, i am doing the couch to 5k programme which you can get free as phone apps or downloadable pod casts and they start you off walking briskly, then jogging for intervals for 9 weeks As the 9 weeks go on you walk less and jog more till you can do 5k without stopping., i am on week 2 and…

great ideas, this is what i do to warm up before a run, so thought i'd post it here http://www.runnersworld.com/article/1,7120,s6-241-287--13442-0,00.html

Just completed week 2 day 1, it was ok, but had my son trailing along with me, it will probably kill me next time hehe, but the sun was shining and the smell of salty sea air all around is a great motivator

yesterday was my off day and i took my son swimming, i say swimming that means me walking up and down stairs to the water flumes and water jogging when he is practising his swimming lol, it was really busy in the pool because of the school holidays, but he loves it!! on to week 2 tomorrow :laugh:

i have managed to upload a photo to my mfp blog, so am ok for posting motivational photo's now lol

poor little soul was shattered bless him, he told me he is bringing his scooter next time so he can keep up.

i think we should have 1 topic we all add to, you could start it tomorrow :smile:

maybe we should create topics within our group like - motivation, then another for progress, another for questions etc? what do you think ?

yes i am doing the NHS couch to 5k, that recommends 3 sessions of each week until weeks 5 and 6 then they give you a run for each run of the 3 runs that week to follow, then 3 again of weeks 7-9 my little boy is coming running with me today, should be fun :tongue:

Hi everyone, this is Tuesdays motivational quote "Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'" - Peter Maher, Canadian marathon runner Thanks for the photo tutorial as well, i have tried several different ones and nothing has…

^^^^This your net calories that is your total calories - your exercise calories, should be at least 1200 a day! when i was netting less than this i was not losing any weight. it is displayed on your home page what your net calories are, you haven't even cleared 1000 today

ice and cold compresses are great for muscle fatigue as it reduces the inflammation caused by the muscles, also up your water / fluid intake, it helps flush out the lactic acid build up, and after a while your muscles will get used to it :happy:

Hi I'm Charlotte, and i'm claiming Tuesday, my next post will be an inspirational quote as i don't know how to post photo's

I have always walked everywhere, but this year i have started power walking, trying to improve my pace and can walk for ages, i love walking in the sun with my music on and have just started my couch to 5k which is mostly walking to start, I love Walking !!!

sometimes it can over tax your muscles, or even damage them, and not giving them time to recover can cause problems later on, they will retain more water and you may find that you don't lose weight or even yo yo with your weight. I personally found that exercising everyday made me sore, & didn't want to exercise and my…

ice baths are great for repairing muscle damage ideally staying in for at least 10 mins and drinking lots of water during and after the work out to keep your muscles hydrated :smile:

http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/10-ways-to-exercise-while-watching-tv-579.html little exercises to start you on your, way but also walking is great, i started out with it walking a little faster each time or for a longer distance, i have just started couch to 5k, which something you can do when you feel comfortable !…

well done!! i am starting couch to 5k today so hopefully in 9 weeks i can say the same thing !! :happy:

there are many different types, but a study has shown, that they don't actually firm up anything more than usual trainers would, i read it on the Daily Mail uk website, i won't waste my money on them !!

Welcome, i am also a slimming world member i joined in feb 2012 and have lost nearly half a stone so far, good luck with the rest of your weight loss journey and feel free to add me as a friend

Roast, it and blitz it with some veggies to make a tasty filling soup !!, it's also good if you roast it with spices and have it as a side dish with a meal

1. oatmeal - with golden syrup & powdered sweetener 2. toast - with butter 3. ice cream sundae - don't really like them 4. frozen yogurt - any way you get it 5. popcorn (flavor) - sweet 6. chocolate candy - galaxy caramel 7. fruity candy - gummy rings 8. muffin - triple chocolate from greggs the bakers !!!! 9. ice cream…

just make sure that at the end of the day, you have eaten at least 1200 calories !

When you join MFP you are given a calorie deficit that will enable you to lose weight, even if you eat back all the exercise calories you earn, you will still have a deficit, so you can if you want to. I don't always eat all my exercise calories back, but i make sure i take in at least 1200 calories a day, even after…

My best friend and I started at senior school together on the same day half way through the school year and were close, until we left. We lost contact in college and re-connected when our children were 1. We have been close ever since. We have loads in common, and although she lives 30 miles away and we don't see each…

Elemental ballet conditioning, i can manage 20 mins before the dead legs set in but i have noticed a change in my thighs and bum after 1 go, it's great i bought it on amazon.co.uk and it also has an ab blaster section. It's hard but worth it and all you need is a chair !!…

Hiya, from Hampshire and have about 3st 10lbs to lose !! Feel free to add !

I quit on Saturday, that is i had my last cigarette saturday night have been smoke free for 4 days so far and doing well !!

when your kids go away for the weekend and its quiet, but you miss the noise !!

I measure everything, it's a habit i picked up from weight watchers years ago it helps as you will be surprised just how much you get for the weight portion recommended !! and you could end up eating more than you intend to