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If you're keen to stay on track and not gain too much/at all then selecting things like steak and salad (with dressing on the side) as evening meals will help, also take it easy at breakfast and opt for things like fruit &/or eggs. From what I remember, NYC is pretty cosmopolitan and you should find it easy to find healthy…
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- you spend more on running kit than any other part of your wardrobe - you have a sadistic sports masseur on speed dial - you dread sandal season thanks to 'runner's feet' - YOU SMILE AT OTHER RUNNERS!! (important to me!) - you have the world's dodgiest ipod selection... - you plan new exercise classes so they're far…
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Would going for a walk, or something help? No idea what your situation is, but it might clear your head and keep you out of the cupboard for half an hour or so... Then you might not feel so 'off track' However, it depends on what has happened...if it looks like it'll be too much of a struggel to keep logging everything…
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Usually draw a line under it and try to do better for the next few days, without punishing myself. E.g. this week, on Wednesday, I was out for curry with my other half then chocolate in front of a film, which resulted in me being 600 calories over my net goal. So I made sure I did lots of exercise Thursday and Friday,…
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If your weight loss is progressing as you want, and you feel ok in terms of hunger and energy levels, then carry on as you are. You can get MFP to automatically set your calorie level depending on activity levels and weight loss goals, I personally set mine to quite high compared to others (1630 - sedentary; 0.5lb/week…
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As much as this made me smile, I have to confess that I have been that 'jealous' friend! Or in my case, embarassed... Examples include not mentioning how fast I've run, when a friend has just broken the 10-minute mile barrier, or being vague with my weight-loss when people ask how I'm doing (and I happen to be in a rut) or…
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Maybe check out youtube for videos on how to lift correctly? There are a few of them out there...
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I tend to follow the general principle of 'eat less, move more', so if I want that cake, I try to make sure I earn it! I also try to stick to 3 sensible meals a day and have regular snacks of fruit or raw veg. Partly because I work out a lot and get hungry and partly because I'm really unpleasant when I am hungry!! :laugh:…
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yep, I do them to strengthen my glutes & sort out my dodgy knee. Can't say how they work alone, as I do them in combination with 2-legged squats, dead-lifts, hip extensions, lunges...as recommeded by my slightly sadistic physio. :laugh:
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I also tend to swap at 500 miles...or after 2 half marathons + training! A good test is to try twisting the shoe, as though you're trying to wring it out. If the sole twists & folds really easily, it's probably lost all its support and might need replacing.
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fruit flavoured low calorie yogurts are one of my favouriteafter-dinner puddings. Weight watchers do 'dessert style' ones which are like strawberry tart etc.
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1) Learn to ride a bike ( :embarassed: ) so I can do a triathlon 2) Run a half marathon in less than 2 hours 3) Hold a plank for 1 minute(to start with...) 4) Run a marathon in less than 5 hours...and ideally without crying in pain! Can't think of any more for the minute but might check back here for some more ideas.…
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Have you thought about thick/thermal leggings with dresses/tunics? That can be better for the confidence if you're worried about the hip/thigh area and should still be warm enough. And jeans are a pain, no matter what size/shape you are! Try a few different styles on to get a measure of what might work.
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Don't think I'll ever complain about running in English summer rain on here any time soon...!!!!
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Do you have stairs? A few runs up and down should help. Also, aerobic exercises like jumping jacks, grapevines and all that kind of stuff...do you have any workout DVDs you could do? Also, there's the option of putting on your favourite CD and dancing like a fool for half an hour. :happy:
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Sadly, there's no rest for the wicked...I have a 10mile run to do today! :laugh:
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hello,My name is Sarah and I'm 31 - just added you as a friend. I'm in training for a half-marathon, so ok at running...but I'm terrible at doing anything other than running! I loathe swimming, can never be bothered to go to the gym and only do strength training when runners' knee gets to me! I definitely also feel the…
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Sounds like a good idea. :smile:
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Very well said, I like your substitution idea and might use it myself!
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I could give you advice on lots of hints and tips but I was in this type of situation last month and just said 'F#&% it' and ate several pounds of cake! The only thing that made me feel better was running. Because I imagined the pavement was the head/genitalia of the cretin who had just made me redundant....! I still…
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Done! That and 3 hours of cleaning have blitzed the hangover. :happy:
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Have the worst hangover in 5 years...maybe this will shake it off!!
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Shin splints are often caused by over-striding so pay attention to your stride length when you run. Shoes can also be an issue - mine went away when I got running shoes from a specialist shop, which let me try them out running up and down an alleyway. Also, is 3-4miles every other day perhaps a bit much for a 5km race? 5km…
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Any way you can use your lunch break to go for a quick walk? Or try getting up more during the day at work - one fail-safe way is to drink more water as you need to get up to get the water....then get up again later on to 'get rid' of the water! :smile: Also, can you get to the gym/do some kind of workout before starting…
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I'm not sure about the heart-rate thing, but any activity ultimately burns calories as muscles are used and energy is expended. Sometimes not very much, but it takes more energy to walk up 2 flights of stairs than it does to press a button in the lift. Therefore, every little will help, especially when starting on the…
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I use jelly babies! I take a stash and have 1-2 every 3 miles or so. They really keep me going. I also have a gel immediately before leaving the house and take a sports drink with me, plus money to get a bottle of water en route.
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Been there...too many times to count! The main thing is to get back on it now. Not tomorrow, not next week, not after the pastry, not after-that-big-event, but NOW!!! And I don't mean going like a bat out of hell and spending 6 hours in the gym on half a cup of cabbage soup - that's insane. I just mean getting used to…
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It depends how 'against' your lifestyle the person is - I'm a keen runner and I hit the gym a few times a week. I also (try to) dodge greasy food as it often disagrees with me. My other half is less keen on the gym and likes fine foods but he still supports my health kicks e.g. by using cooking sprays/low fat creme…
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I looked under gardening and cleaning - those activities are listed. Sarah x
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I'm with you - running is amazing! I particularly love a good speed session with some 'angry music' on the ipod if I've had a manky day. I felt like I'd turned a corner when I did that instead of having a bottle of wine after an awful meeting at work. :smile: Have you entered any races yet?! Sarah
