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I will repeat what everyone has said - it does get easier. The amazing thing about CT5K is that it works physically and mentally. Right now you are thinking 'that was tough but I did it'. The next session will be just a tiny but easier and the 3rd one a tiny bit easier still. Every time you think there's no way you can run…

there's nothing wring with sports direct. If you get into the gym you'll want at least 2 or 3 sets of workout clothes. I'd avoid cotton track suit bottoms. There's nothing worse than a sweaty butt mark in your shorts! I'll second - no crop tops and shorty shorts please!

my gym only has one proper squat rack and one omnia station that has barbell hooks. I do compound lifts 3 times a week and use the squat rack at every opportunity. If someone is obviously waiting for it I'll move to the omnia for everything apart from the squats. The omnia doesn't have the safety bars and safety comes…

The best advice I can give is to find a good full body lifting routine joined with a couple of fun cardio sessions. If you eat at a calorie deficit the weight will come off where its going to come off. As I have lost weight it starts at my face and works its way down, that's just the way it is. after 2.5 yrs I'm still…

Mondays workout was the usual Madcow (5X5) + full body 30 min workout Tuesday was the usual box it out class Logging my workouts here has made me realise how repetitive my routine is. I think that for the next 6 weeks I am going to just go with this same routine. I have 2 things to contend with. One is that it's the school…

Bear in mind I do a slight variation of stronglifts called madcow. I maxed out at stronglifts (actually I was scared to max out and fail so changed routine!) and now work at lower weights that get progressively heavier throughout the session so that I gain strength very slowly and steadily This is my weekly routine Monday…

Do you have to wear a chest strap to get your heart rate with the vivofit 2?

I can't recommend stronglifts enough. It has everything in it you need to gain strength and muscle while burning fat. Add in some accessories (I'm happy to share mine but there are hundreds out there you can research yourself) and you have a perfect 3 day a week lifting routine. I do a couple of circuit classes a week to…

I'm saving up for a fitbit HR Charge. I have had the same problem with my Polar FT4 after about the same length of time. My sister just got a fitbit for her birthday so I'm going to see if I can steal her polar chest strap and see if that makes it work for a while.

I'm not sure I understand. When I log walking I log the amount of time I spent doing that particular activity. MFP will calculate the number of calories based on your age, weight, sex, height etc. Be aware that it does tend to over estimate so I usually round it down to the nearest 50.

Weight loss will come from your calorie deficit. Exercise is great and if you are enjoying your workouts then that's fabulous. As long as you are burning more calories than you are consuming you will loose weight so diet will always come first.

I log my weight training sessions in MFP. I use the 'cardio - weight training' option but I amend the number of calories to half of what MFP says it should be (I figure I'm only actually training half the time I'm working out and resting or setting up for the rest of the time) To help burn more calories during the day I…

i was thinking this just the other day. maybe we should put a coin on the wrack like you do for pool?

I do my madcow (very similar to stronglifts) 3 times a week and do accessories after each workout. Back and biceps on Monday, chest and triceps on Wednesday and legs on a Friday. I think I'll have a look at icecream fitness too as I am getting close to my max on the madcow routine now.

I really hope you do it and then, in a couple of years time, you might pass him in the street, and he'll look back at you and you can just smile and keep walking! I started my journey when I turned 40 and it's true that a total lifestyle change is the way to do it. I was overweight and I put my husband and my daughter's…

It's totally do-able with the right mind set and support. Have you set your entered all your details into MFP and calculated your calorie goal? I am just over 50lbs down after 2 and a half years. It's been quite a journey but I don't regret starting. The struggle has just made the result sweeter :)

Depends. Did you enjoy it? Then yes, it's good. If you hated it then I'd say it was bad. Personally I'd hate it but that's just me.

You'll find it very hard to legally find a free copy of P90X, T25 or insanity but you can get them second hand on ebay.

It really is personal preference. Some people prefer to work out fasted, others prefer to take in high energy foods before a workout. Some feel sick if they eat before a workout and some feel shaky of they don't. I have to fit my workouts in between day to day living (like most people) so I tend to go at different times of…

Saturday's workout was just a 5k walk with a few short jogs. I'm helping a friend on her weight loss journey. Didn't eat enough, only about 1200 calories total. I didnt eat I til late due to jogging in the morning and so didn't have lunch and almost missed dinner as I work 5-11. I ate a sandwich before bed. I do a 14 hour…

fridays workout squats 5X5 bench press 5X5 penday rows 5X5 novice attempt at dips assisted chin ups (some with just a jump, some with a bosu ball) still can't even do 1 from hanging :( leg extensions 3 X 10 leg curl 3X10 smith calf raises 3 X 10 smith lunges X 20

yep, I like pendlay rows about 3 weeks after I've actually done them!

hula hoops do Puffs which I think are about 75 calories per bag. I have one while watching TV in the evening most days.

Wednesday's workout Squats bench press pendlay rows * full body workout: 3 sets of 10 reps push-up with renegade roll raised leg dumbbell squat lat flyes dumbbell sumo squats triceps kickback weighted sit-ups assisted chin ups today - Thursday - rest day!!!!! :) I feel like I need it this week.

I do compounds 3 times a week (it used to be stronglifts, I now do madcow). I tend to just do 15 mins of cardio afterwards. It could be anything from HIIT to a brisk walk. I also do circuit training twice a week plus 2 rest days. I've had good results so far.

I'm exhausted just reading this (I'll be honest, I gave up half way for a snooze :) ) I cant tell you whether its too much or not but I can tell you that I am almost twice your age and have seen great results workout out for an hour 4 or 5 days a week. I believe rest as a very important part of the process and you need…

Mine too. My tip is spanx. :) there are no exercises that will specifically target your tummy, you are doing all the right things with stronglifts and cardio with some accessory lifts. Just keep doing that. It seems that for us ladies (and most men) our tummy's are the last thing to go. Hang in there!

I've just gone onto an online ideal weight calculator. I am 42 and 5ft 4". Apparently my ideal weight is 123lbs. My personal goal is 140. I think I'd look skeletal at 123.

Hi, well done on the loss you've made so far and well done for breaking the mould and making a change in your life. Bad habits are hard to break though. You say your diet has been 'off' lately and that's probably what's happening right now. You are right that you have to be patient and don't be afraid to eat - that's the…

laying on the sofa is my favourite thing to do on a rest day. I have been known to get less than 200 steps in if I try really hard (I only get one day off from work every 2 weeks so I like to make the most of it)