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Ah, thanks. Couldn't see that on the app but found it on the laptop. Don't need to be reminded how successful I was three years ago compared to now!
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I use a mirena (4 years now) so don't bleed, but I still have hormone cycles and know when it is 'that time'. I find my body aches more, I have less energy, I tire sooner and generally feel crappier for about 4 days. I still exercise on those days but I noticed (thanks to my GPS/HRM) my runs are slower, my HR higher, and…
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Ha ha! An excuse to skive off... It isn't cramping or anything, I just feel a LOT more tired and achey - all the normal aches and pains seem worse. My muscles seem stiffer, warming up takes longer and feels harder, and the lovely golden window where running is fun - once you are warm and before you are knackered - seems…
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Sports-bra strap snapped mid-very bouncy step class - was an H cup at the time, this was totally obvious to everyone! Simply had to give up and slink out, using the broken strap to try to hold up the dangling appendage that was trying to get free...
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I would see a physio before leaping straight for surgery! You say you researched core strengthening things - how much did ylou actually do them? I have a big tummy - I've lost well over a hundred pounds and do have a bit of left over stomach (two kids and c-section haven't really helped here!) and have to say that just…
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Do you do stretching as well as strength exercises and do you do dynamic stretches to warm up? We all spend too much time sitting at screens these days - terrible for our legs! I have no idea if compression skins will help I'm afraid, so frustrating when you want to do something but injury prevents you. Can't really offer…
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Have you seen a physio and got some strengthening exercises for those problems? I had a persistent problem with tendonitis in my achillies until I saw a physio but you can get lots of good examples off the net. Eccentric heel drops in particular helped me - if I get lazy and stop doing them then I get twinges again so have…
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Hills. I'm not bad running on the flat but hills kill me!
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WW have a part of the plan called Filling and Healthy, which is about making sure that you choose the right foods (low calorie density stuff that is going to fill you up and keep you satisfied for longer, so lean protein, veggies etc) and learn how to eat until you have had just enough. i haven't yet managed to get the…
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If you are really struggling with your breathing you are probably running a bit too fast! Slow it down (don't worry about the pace) and concentrate on getting your stride comfortable, relaxing your upper body and feeling how your body works when its running. To get faster you can do fartlek (or intervals) so just try and…
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Have to say, the chorizo was about 3 hours before an evening run I didn't know in advance that I was going to do.... I doubt anyone is bonkers enough to figure it is a good pre-race food! ETA: It was only a little bit, and three hours before, but BOY did it make its presence known.
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From experience, Chorizo, and cucumber. Urgh.
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I managed to regain some (about 20lbs) of my lost 9st despite keeping up with my running/exercising because I lost focus with the food. What you eat is really more important if staying in a healthy weight range is important to you. As a beginner, I'd say address your diet first but don't go for any super-crazy dramatically…
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I can see this is an old thread, but this is a discussion I see coming up over and over again on lots of dieting and fitness websites. I can never understand why people (often people who run a lot) want to classify what anyone else is doing as not running. If you think you're not walking (and the action is totally…
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That wouldn't work at all! Just picture the scene: deadline looming at work, row with spouse, kids screaming and fighting...all that stress building up - your HR soars and ta-da! the treat cupboard opens...
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A binge doesn't mean unhealthy food necessarily, although that will be eaten if available, so don't have that stuff in the house. I have to sort my location when I feel it coming on to keep me out of the kitchen. If I can't physically take myself out of the house I make it hard for me to eat, so get in the bath, find a…
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Even as a G I can't see me ever needing to double up! How do you avoid chafing and pinching? A well-fitting sports bra should work on its own. Bras that encapsulate often have underwires (the Panache one does) - they are cleverly engineered. But you really, really won't get away with having the wrong size.
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(Hi Bea! Recognised your photo, haven't done one myself yet...) I don't know what to aim for really, protein keeps the hunger pangs at bay, carbs (and particularly refined carbs) trigger over-eating, but not sure, if I monkey with the values, what to change them to. As for sugar, a couple of apples seems to blow that…
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That is interesting, thanks for the replies (and wlecome :-) ). Is always hard getting one's head around a new plan. Perhaps I ought to up my intake a bit then, especially on the heavy exercise days. It always tells me I have too much protein - is always from lean meats/pulses/eggs/milk that it comes but it is always too…
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I'm a 32 G, so my cups truly runneth over... There are two types of sports bras - those that work through 'bandaging' ie squashing them as flat as possible, and those that work by encapsulation ie supporting each boob individually. You need to try both and see what you prefer, but for me the shock absorber was the best of…
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You've had tons of good advice about getting going with running (good shoes, C25k - or do a beginners course with a running club - there are loads about at the moment and they are exactly for people like you plus will help motivate and get you out there, run off-road if you can, your knees will thank you for it) but I…
