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Yep, me too! Thank you for that. My indulgent ways have led me here and now I am on track for a better life. I will get there, and I've got so many blessings to enjoy on the journey :) Good luck on yours!
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Whereabouts do you live? Bikram is getting more popular, you might find there is a studio near you or you can go do a course (I believe), it's well worth trying, but it rips every bit out of you and spits you out in a wee puddle. Well it did to me! :)
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Pitaiyo sounds rather good! I'd love to try tai chi or related, i think qi gong is related to tai chi? But unfortunately I haven't found the time yet! One day. That stretched feeling is great isn't it! What a shame on the ordinary yoga class, I've always felt super challenged in my classes so far, perhaps I've just been…
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Ashtanga, I don't think is in a hot room, there is hot yoga and also Bikram Yoga (REALLY intense!) But Ashtanga will get you moving, it is really dynamic, it works on the breathing and flowing between the postures. Yeah I break a sweat every time I do yoga, I used to do Bikram (LOVED IT) and now just stick to Vinyasa yoga…
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A lot of dancing will help :) Just don't drink alcohol! That will cut most of the calories out. My soft drink of choice is cranberry juice with soda water and lime - it still has sugars in from the juice but it's counteracted a bit. Or, pace yourself - plan how many drinks you're going to have, do a workout before to…
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My first instinct would be to say check other people's diaries for ideas? I'll tell you what I do as I was at that point about 18 months ago. Find some great Food websites that suit you, I personally love the BBC Good Food website and that helps me a lot to get inspiration. I got a veg box delivered to me every week so…
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Lol aww poor dog! I'm back to it today, WK1 D2, I'm hoping it will go well. I've started back at swimming lessons this week again so my leg muscles loathe me! Better that than injuries I guess. The reversing the route and meeting the hubby coming back is a good plan! Nice mixture of the solitude and the post-run chat. Well…
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Thank you for all the replies! I have been putting my hair up in a bun but it's pretty bulky with the curls and thickness so hasn't done much good, but I shall try the putting the ponytail over my head first and see if the darn thing stays on! The headband sounds like a really good trick too. And if all else fails it's go…
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Oh god I wanted to put a pink one! It's a Speedo one, I'm presuming silicone or latex?The last time I wore a swimming hat was back in school when they were the awful rubber ones. I'll hunt out a lycra cap for the extra support. Thanks very much! :)
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I'm here really to get fitter and therefore healthier, i signed up with a gym a month ago and started learning to swim in May, now i'm going back to the running as well :) Carbs!! I just love them. And cake :) that's why i have to start moving my rear more!
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Hi right back! Everyone is pretty nice I find, and we're all here for the same reason huh :) What are you planning to do to lose the 50 pounds, are you starting up with fitness or a better way of eating or all the above? :)
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Well done! My day 2 is on Friday, I'm looking forward to it - and this time, the second time round, I managed it well and felt like I had a little more distance in me. Onwards to graduation eh! :)
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You finished! That's the main thing :) Keep at it, and if you're struggling, stick with Wk1 for another week then move on to Wk2 :)
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Pain sounds like shin splints, or maybe you're just running too fast? I find if I slow down and focus on my form my feet get into a better position (somehow) and I get less pain. As for form, I was told by a running friend to run like a T-rex, arms in and tucked into the body a bit and at a slight forward tilt. I feel like…
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I've tried lots of things and I find being stingy with having a membership helps. setting goals in the future, for me that's a 5K run and the Great North Swim next year (I've just started learning to swim in May) and generally being accountable to yourself. Try different sports! I spent a lot of time Lindy Hopping up until…
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Good for you for starting! I started C25K about 18 months ago and got to WK7 I think - then bust my knee and only just came back to it this week, so I'm at WK1 D1 again. Keep the pace slow, and at the pace for you. Get some comfy shoes! Put some bouncy music on, and just remember that you're on the journey now, it doesn't…
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Hey there :) everyone is pretty nice, and I think you'll find lots of support :)
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Yep me too, i cook from scratch eveery night, i bake every couple of weeks and make enough for leftovers for work. I tend to live on the BBC good food website :)
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I'm a bit of a fan of greens, I love peas and green beans, but I'm a huge fan of asparagus, green peppers, any kind of cabbage, leeks, spinach and I do really like pak choi too. Mmm hungry now :)
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Good for you!!! Now that's determination :)
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Drink lots of water (more than normal) before you go in! It's hard work, Bikram, but it really is good for you. I don't think I'm low or high blood pressured but it does affect everyone differently - I get dizzy in the standing postures. The thing about Bikram yoga is it is a silent active meditation, if you have to sit…
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Er, quite a few really! I want to swim half a mile in the Great North Swim, then a mile in the same race a year later, and then maybe a triathlon in a few years. I want to just feel good and get some fitness back - I'd be happy to be a bit less wobbly but I'm determined not to know how much weight I'm losing as I get a bit…
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Yep I swim! I'm a complete newbie really, i just finished my beginner course at the end of July, so am doing half an hour, twice a week at my gym and will be doing the improver course at the end of August - so I only do ten lengths of 25m each so far, but am working on it slowly and building up my stamina and concentrating…
