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If/when you want to start running Zombies, Run! is really fun, and they have a couch to 5k version too. It really keeps me going because you get to do missions and the characters talk to you intermittently, rather than it just being just you plodding along under your own steam. https://www.zombiesrungame.com/

Off to the gym tonight and I'm determined to go up to 45lbs on bench press and 55 on squats. Have to play it by ear on rows, I think I was 55lbs on those last time (not got my phone to hand) and I'm not sure if I can go up today. Wish me luck! Might try to get a back pic later too. I'm slightly obsessed with flexing now…

Thanks for the replies so far! I think I've got a while before grip strength becomes a problem, but maybe I should suck it up and learn to use the rack anyway. It's nice to have an alternative for when it's extra busy though.

I did my 5k session today and managed to do it in under 30 minutes! OK, it was in 29 minutes, but still. (I'm bragging a bit I know but I'm proud of myself. :D)

I just have the last session of C25K to do, which is a 5k route that I'm hoping to run all of. I didn't start from nothing, I could run a little bit, but I'm definitely better now. The other day a song came on that used to be too fast for me to run to the beat, but this time I kept up with the whole of it - it's things…

If I exercise more I can eat more and still lose weight. That's basically my motivation! Or at least it was at first - I've started to really enjoy exercising now it's part of my routine.

Make sure you measure yourself and don't just go on the scale! You'll probably find that you've lost some inches since starting to exercise, even if you haven't lost any weight. And definitely make sure you're eating enough, MFP often underestimates your calories.

You just have to experiment to find out what's right for you - some people feel terrible if they don't eat before they exercise, some feel terrible if they do.

I love ZRC25K - I've got about 4 runs left and I'm really getting into the stories and the characters. I'm looking forward to graduating to the actual running app and building my zombie-proof base. :D

A friend of mine used to rave about Abby Lentz's heavyweight yoga. I've never done it myself, but she said it was great. http://heartfeltyoga.com/

It sounds to me like you're not eating enough - I eat 2000 cals a day and am still losing (I'm 5'10 and 152lbs). I'd recommend reading through In Place of a Road Map and working out your numbers, BMR (basal metabolic rate, ie the amount of calories you burn just existing) and TDEE (total daily energy expenditure, ie the…

Porridge = oatmeal.

Things like cheese and avocado can be good for calorie boosts.

Height: 5'10"ish Age: 31 SW: 177 CW: 155.5 GW: ? Set to 155 but we'll see. Calories in: 2000ish Calories burned: TDEE is about 2300 Now working on losing fat and building muscle, but if I lose a bit of weight too then I'm OK with that. The very lowest weight I'd currently countenance being is about 148, less than that on…

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I love all these pictures! I just started stronglifts a couple of weeks ago so no progress pics from me yet, but I'm already starting to feel if not see the difference. I really need to get someone to show me how to use the squat racks though - I'm sure I can squat more than I have been but I can't lift it up onto my…

5'10" SW: 177 CW:159 GW: I picked 155 but really I just want to lose body fat now, but that means lifting and I have to get over my fear of the guys on the weights machines at the gym first! ;) I'm also going to do C25K at some point. Currently I'm doing a Jillian Michaels DVD 5-6 times a week and I walk a lot. I'm a pear…

The tip about the chair is good, but they'll also get easier as your core gets stronger. I have been doing the shred (well levels 1 & 2 so far) as part of a combination of Jillian's programmes - I get bored doing the same thing too many days in a row! I started off with her 30 day slimdown (here:…

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I'd love some more UK friends! I'm Kate, 5'10', 160, south west London. I'm mostly done with losing weight (although I'll take it if I keep going down!) and am working on my fitness and trying to start strength training/fat reduction now.

Thanks guys, that's really helpful. There's a running shop that does gait analysis about 5 minutes walk from my house so I don't really have an excuse not to go!

I have tiny child wrists too - and they're getting smaller as I lose weight! MFing tall boots that zip up - there are so many pairs that I want and I can't wear them! I love my lace up DMs but I'd like the option of others too - I'm not even that fat, I just have monster calves.

I've read that it's important to build up to your maintenance calories gradually, like don't go straight from 1400 to 1800 (for example), go up 100 cals per day each week until you get up to the end point.

1. Reach and maintain my goal weight 2. Get down to at least 20% BF 3. Keep up my exercise regime 4. Start and complete C25K 5. Do either the Moon Walk or Maggie's Walk (charity night walk marathons) 6. MAYBE start lifting heavier - just need to pluck up the courage to talk to the people at the gym!

I just did JM's 30 day slim down, which incorporates BFBM, and I loved it. I also hated it of course - the jump squats (is that pylometrics?) nearly killed me but it's a massive calorie burn. I did lose weight and inches but like I say I was doing various videos, not just BFBM.

I love Jillian, I've got a load of her DVDs and change them up so I get a varied week. I've really seen the difference in inches and pounds! I've not got RI30 or Shed and Shred yet, though. I'll wait till I'm bored of the ones I have, I think. I think I'd be on level 1 until next summer if I was that dedicated - I can do…

I lost 8lbs and most of a dress size (my 14s were already a bit loose but now the 12s fit) in a month of alternating Jillian videos and eating about 1800-1900 cals a day. It definitely works! (For me, anyway.)

My sister says pilates is doing wonders for hers - she's only been back doing it for a few weeks and she really sees the change.

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Thank you.