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Berkshire here! Looking like there's plenty of us from the UK

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you too! Seems the elves haven't learnt how to work with carbon yet so maybe I'll get that new bike next year :D

I'd second what dewd2 said, there's no hard and fast rule that says you can only go from three to four runs a week if you can do x, y and z. Throw an extra run in and see what happens, keep the total distance for the week sensible and take it from there.

I use Strava ..... well Garmin Connect but I guess you're not planning on buying a running watch - but it does auto-sync with Strava if you're wondering. Anyway, I digress, as far as I know Strava doesn't keep track of your best PBs regardless of route. What it does do is keep track of your performances on segments of your…

Are weight loss pills worth getting? - No. It's not just about weight loss, it's about lifestyle change. Get more active and make better food choices, I'm not saying enter a marathon and eat lettuce but park further away from the shop, take the stairs, learn a bit about nutrition and use protein and fibre to keep you…

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Berkshire here

Berkshire here. Best thing about MFP is the community and the way it's made me realise the calories in stuff, even if I forget to log a few things I've a good idea where I am on my day's target - it really has helped me to make good choices when going out too. Hope you get as much out of it too!

That's another one to the count (me)

Me too! although sadly moved away due to work etc, although that could well be a technicality as I've been home for 2 of the last 8 weeks :smiley: - the sun even shone for a few days too!

I've good friends who live in Canterbury - does that count?

Not sure how that works out on nutrients but I think you need to be adding some protein in there, as this (and fibre) are what make you feel full. Maybe try adding some protein powder?

I run because I can grab my trainers and go for a 30 min run when I don't have the time to go out on the bike. I'd prefer to be on the bike but when you need that 'fix' you gotta go with whatever option's available. I'm also doing an olympic duathlon for charity in just over two months, as are a couple of colleagues, as…

I'm a bit variable with running but I've just started again though as I'm hoping to do an Olympic Duathlon in October (waiting on confirmation of the place). Previously I've done a few half marathons so hoping to still have some running legs hidden somewhere :smile: Feel free to add me though.

The wider HRM debate wasn't the question, personally I would use my HRM figure over the MFP one every time for cardio activities. Note I put cardio there, HRM's are no good for strength training. In terms of your question I guess the first question is whether you are planning on using a HRM strap? there are plenty of…

Am Sainsburys for most things, I don't like the shopping experience in Tesco and I really don't like the quality of their meat. Saying that I have a delivery pass, paid £50 for a year of free deliveries regardless of time slot, so I generally don't have go shopping which suits me just fine (although it annoys me when the…

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Your friend talks of toxins released during rapid weight loss causing yo-yo dieting, when actually it's the unsustainable fad diet used to generate the rapid weight loss that is the cause. I've done a fair bit of research on nutrition and this is the first time I've hear this rubbish about toxins stored in fat let alone…

I'm from Cornwall, but there's not many jobs down there so live in Berkshire while proudly displaying my St Piran's sticker on the back of the car :smiley:

That's the idea of a holiday isn't it :smiley: I always find a good blast on the bike's good for the post holiday blues and getting back into things again, although a week off the bike and I start to miss it anyway (sad I know). So I'd suggest going and doing your preferred walk/run/bike/row/gym session (insert more of…

Am miles away but still in the UK (berkshire) - join the Team UK group and put a post on there as that might help you out with some more local friends. Feel free to add me though, don't have to be local to offer support! :smile:

Personal preference really, read up on it, try a few things out and see what works for you - you'll probably find it varies depending on what you're doing. The science behind fuelling your exercise is that you muscles have around 90 mins of glycogen in them, so exercising for short periods shouldn't need any specific…

6.30am on Fridays if I'm doing a club ride, other than that it's usually quite late due to everything else that's going on - around 8pm start most of the time.

HRM is the most accurate calculation you'll get, there are all sorts of solutions on the market depending on whether you want to connect it to your phone or have a dedicated device. I'd say the chest straps are more accurate than wrist worn ones but both would be more accurate than a generic website. Personally I use a…

Check out Fartlek training to increase your speed, I used to add a bit into my runs and it definitely helped. I do the same kind of thing on the bike too.

a pre-workout snack is too close to your workout to make a difference, you should fuel accordingly via your usual eating. Your muscles should have enough glycogen in them for 90 mins of exercise so if you're not managing that, it suggests a wider issue than the wrong pre-workout routine. Caffeine works by lowering your…

Just keep your end goal in your mind and have mini-goals along the way to stay focused. Life has a habit of making it hard, but nothing worth doing came easy so get the hubby to look after the kids for an hour at the weekend while you workout, maybe find a workout you can do at home in the week?

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We all have lapses, you'll soon work out what helps to get you motivated again. For some it's a massive exercise session, others just doing something different - a new coffee shop, different recipe for dinner. Where exercise is concerned, the hardest bit is always getting out the front door. There's always a reason to stay…

I found that other people noticed way before I did. Guess the big trigger point for me was when I was buying a polo shirt and I got the medium rather than large :)