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  • Just wondering where you got that about not using it for warm-up? I've been advised the opposite (e.g. this article (http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/fitness-coach/Should-I-Foam-Roll-Before-or-After-a-Workout.html) and often use it as part of my warm up routine for problem areas
  • Thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm seeing a GP today to confirm diagnosis. I fully expect her to just say rest it for a few weeks and take anti-inflammatories, or something basic, they aren't good at sports related stuff there. At which point I'll probably go to the physio at my gym (who is brilliant) for a more in…
  • Thanks, I was wondering about that. Will look into it.
  • Thanks, that's useful. Haven't been measuring so will start, though I did take a before pic. I'd sacrifice fast progress for something more sustainable, so that sounds like a good approach. Being stronger is ultimately more important, the rest is mostly vanity! I guess I'm still a bit confused as to whether 1250 plus…
  • Thanks! When I used a TDEE calculator thing it said about the same, if I set it to sedentary. I guess the question is, what is a reasonable deficit then? 1250 calories a day (even plus exercise calories) sounds a bit low to me? But maybe that's just wishful thinking. Wondering a bit if the first couple of pounds were just…
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