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One of the best transformation stories I've read here, you rock, lady!

I've always liked the idea of tattoos until I realise I can barely decide what shoes to wear in the morning, let alone what I want inked on me for life. Certainly all the potential designs I fancies at various times in the past no longer appeal.

Yes, that and a wristband for your luggage, and entry comes with a tiger mask if you want to stay anonymous. Oh, and a couple of temporary tattoos! I was thinking of wearing my barefoot trainers for a giggle.

Here is the coverage from last year (from a national newspaper but mildly NSFW for bare bottoms). http://metro.co.uk/2013/08/16/gallery-streak-for-tigers-naked-run-through-zsl-london-zoo-3925889/

Funny you should mention that... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1360778-naked-race-tips?page=1#posts-20807963

To be fair, it's 50% downhill, unless you're now very, VERY high up a mountain and and a very, VERY long way from home! :happy: You burn more calories through slow-running at the same speed as you can fast-walk because the energy it takes to propel yourself off the ground. You can probably tell by how much more sweaty and…

Thanks! I ended up doing a super-slow 5k concentrating on form and it does seem to have eased my back. Lots of stretching, ibuprofen and a good taper will see me right :drinker:

:flowerforyou: :drinker:

I drink a few times a week. I like to save up exercise calories for weekend drinks. Top tip - pre-log what you intend to drink at the beginning of the day while you still have time to juggle food and/or get more exercise in so you can eat properly too.

Also, you're not burning 800 of the calories you eat. You're burning calories all day, even sitting on your bum reading MFP forums, probably 2,600 a day given your height, weight and exercise.

If you find MFP's methodology confusing, calculate your TDEE, which includes exercise activity, and eat 20% less than that. All you need to know here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants Are you losing weight consistently? Do you have enough energy throughout…

It's written in the usual harsh Daily Mail click-bait style which unfortunately has detracted from what could have been a thoughtful message about the normalisation of larger sizes. When 50% of the population is overweight or obese, and TV is full of "fat shows", it's very easy to think, "At least I'm not THAT bad," or…

Another vote for getting outside (I often run from work in central London - you can't get much more urban than that!) and going slow. Really, really slow. No, even slower than that. Think walking pace but with a running motion. Once you've nailed it (and you will!), then and only then can you think about speeding up.

Oh my goodness, these might just be the best item of underwear I've ever seen, they even have pockets! Wish they sold them in the UK, I;d live in 'em!

Go slow. Really, really slow. No, even slower than that. Think you can go faster? Don't, go slower. Conquer that mental time barrier and next time you can do it faster. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/20-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-running-when-i-started-103936

Larger ladies (I wear an E-cup) should get properly fitted for a sports bra and make sure it's for high impact. When you try it on, jump up and down and do star-jumps. If you can feel the weight of your boobs tugging at your rib cage that is when you might damage the tissue over time, so you need more support. Some running…

Here's a fairly succinct summary: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20765578_4,00.html

^^^ This. The total you get to at midnight is its calculation of your TDEE. Set your calorie goal in MFP, sync your Fitbit and any extra calories your steps give you will be added to your daily total (it's often not very much!). All your MFP/FitBit questions answered here:…

You look amazing, and what an inspiring, practical approach to weight loss, well done you :flowerforyou:

Some really great practical ideas for a beginner wanting to progress to a marathon within a year. http://www.runnersworld.com/race-training/10-tips-for-beginning-marathoners?cid=social_20140707_27363546 Still here OP? How was this weekend's long run?

Research indicates that regular activity throughout the day gives better results in terms of conditions related to being sedentary than doing intense or long cardio then sitting on your bum the rest of the day. Your colleague may not be able to run 10 miles, but walking the same is pretty impressive!

Hello! I'm a long-time slow runner who eats around 2000 calories a day, including exercise calories.

Hello shiny new thread!

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^^^ LOVE THIS POST!!! Also, you will be doing a lot of your training over winter. You won't just be able to skip a week or wait a few days until the weather clears up, so accept the fact you will be running in the rain, sleet and snow, and when it's icy underfoot (Yaktrax are great for icy days). Then because most…

My motto:

Check out Parkrun (http://www.parkrun.org.uk/) for free 5Ks every week at a park near you.

In my opinion, Higdon is the more achievable plan for beginners, but walk breaks are essential on long runs when you're training on a very tight timescale.

Do C25K to get you up to running for half an hour. Then spend a couple of weeks more getting up to three miles - if you're anything like me it'll take you a little longer. Then use this 30-week programme: http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51143/Marathon-Novice-Supreme-Training-Program Don't feel you have to run all of the…

Fit in this context means fit for purpose. So if you have a goal to run a certain distance by a certain date, or can run a target distance but want to go faster you need a training plan. What result do you want from running?