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Just finished B210K!! Final run was 70min pretty straight running, 7.06 miles run with a run pace of 9.55min/mile! Feeling very ready for my 6 miler on the 25th march!

I think I have similar stats to you: I'm 5'4", 139lbs and have a resting heart rate of about 58. The only thing that elicits a burn of over 600kcals / hour for me is running. I think I've become more efficient as I've lost weight and my fitness levels have improved. If I want a high burn, I've got to run, DVDs don't cut it…

My mum used to make a mean chocolate Philadelphia cheese cake years ago, it was delish. I used to love digestive biscuits with Philly and choc spread on together....I'm gonna stay away from the choc Philly tubs as I think they might be super addictive! I have to say, that this is the one product where I think this whole…

Every time I use it. Every week I wash it in the machine. I had got out of the habit when I was just doing a bit of weight training- thinking, oh, I haven't sweated much, I'll leave it a day or two. Result: it began to give me bizarre readings of 203 bpm when I was sitting down or dropping to zero when I was running, so I…

Yeah, what everyone has said really, you look amazing and I can totally see the definiition in the 'after' shots, although it looked as though you had some in the before shots too. I think anyone who posts pix of their body on this site are only to be celebrated- they are far braver than me! Well done and hope you enjoy…

This is really useful, thank you. I went running today and it's the first time it's felt like spring here in the uk. I've been when it's been mild, but there's always been a cold breeze, I really noticed not having it today, and drank loads of water on my run and have been drinking it since, I suppose you don't always…

Getting there! Wk6 day2 done! Not so fast today, but was testing a new route and it's been 2 weeks since my last 10k run, so not too bothered.

Ketchup in my tea??!!! I know that's not what you meant, but it made me smile!

Given that I keep getting told that 'people who work out look younger', I'm guessing this lady's true age is near to 150?

Fantastic!! Defo want to see your results!

Haha I DID see a bit of that one- all she would need are the boots she wore in push 3 and I would have run for the hills!

Hmmm. I don't work so for over a year I had it set to sedentary and my goal to lose 1/2lb a week. I used to therefore log pretty much everything that I did that I didn't consider falling into a sedentary category. After a plateau of a few months and trying lots of different things to kick start my weightloss, I decided to…

I'm starting Lean on Monday too. Had a sneak look, the shiny tops were the scariest things!

When I was on pred (also tapering, and I have great difficulty in coming off it) I found that my extra fat gathered on my face. All I can suggest is drinking lots of water, not giving in to the excessive bouts of hunger steroids can give you and being aware that this side effect can last for weeks or even months after you…

I think they were discussing it on the radio at the weekend, basically, it's a guy who trains Olympic athletes and has determined through research (I didn't hear the programme, my husband told me about it) that this intense form of working out is more effective because it uses up to 80% of your muscles for a very short…

I think it depends upon how fit you are! I normally do b210k on one of my CLX days and another, shorter run on one of the others. The b210k (I'm currently running between 6.5 & 6.75 miles) after CLX really wipes me out, I'm not sure I'll continue longer runs when I get into the Lean phase as its longer.

Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 09: rest / unwell Feb…

I'm using them to do ChaLean extreme. I got a set of 5 with different levels of resistance and I think I get a good workout, Unless you've got the ChaLean DVDs I can't easily describe the workout, but people on here have said there's loads of stuff on YouTube that shows form and exercises. Hope that helps a bit!

I'm 5'4", 140 & 37 years, on most of the circuits I burn about 180-200 with my ft4. I find when I use the bands with the higher resistance I get more of a sweat!

Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 09: rest / unwell Feb…

Bit of a slog...but finally got round to starting week 6!! Just done W6 D1... Steady pace but covered 6.38 miles, so happy with the distance. Was very wet though, but I'm gonna stop chickening out of running just cos of rubbish weather. I am. Really. I am. :laugh:

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Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 09: rest / unwell Feb…

When I log, I try to log everything to the best of my ability. Times I have fallen down have been when I've got over 300kcals left and after completing my diary I may have a chocolate - 70kcals. I have to say, I don't get too bothered by things like that. I'm trying to not log all the time though, as someone said, this is…

Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 09: rest / unwell Feb…

Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 09: rest / unwell Feb…

I take medication that contains aspartame!!

Thanks for the advice, it was especially interesting to read about thyroid problems. I'm due a visit to the doc in a week or two, so I will mention all of this I think. :smile:

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Feb 01: 176 min (CLX Push 2, walking) Feb 02: rest Feb 03: 139 min (CLX Push 3, walking, gardening) Feb 04: 140 min Feb 05: 165 min (walking, ironing) End of week 1: 620 min Feb 06: 119 min (CLX Push 1, walking, gardening) Feb 07: 80 min (walking, gardening) Feb 08: 110 min (CLX Push 2, walking)