MsLisaB

Hello! I'm in Perth (Inglewood to be exact). I'm not exercising at the moment due to some recent surgery but more than happy to provide some local support. Fel free to add me :smile:

If you drink espresso based coffee (not drip filter / brewed / French press) then the majority of the drink is milk and the caloric values given by the above poster are roughly accurate per cup.

You may also want to look at getting orthotics for your shoes (and possibly new shoes). I was getting the same sort of shin splints you describe (though not nearly so badly) so went to my physio. He had a look at the way I stand and my gait and it turns out I over-pronate quite a bit which was putting strain on the muscles…

I developed hip bursitis a few years back after trekking 60km (37mi) over 2 days across some quite hilly countryside. My physio recommended a period of rest (the only time he has told me to rest up mind you) in combination with cortisone injections into the bursitis to reduce the inflammation. He also diagnosed weak glutes…

That is an awesome achievement. To be able to swim a mile more or less continuously is no small thing.

I have a regular group I go running with on Wednesday evenings. Having a bunch of people (or even just one person) expecting you to turn up is great for motivation :wink: It was cold with rainy patches here last night night, but I still went and actually really enjoyed the run. Running in the rain can be a nice experience…

Rock climbing will do that to ya :wink: I wouldn't do any strength training, particularly upper body, but if you're feeling up to it some light yoga or stretching would be a good idea. It'll stop those muscles tightening up more. A walk or easy jog might also help to loosen the upper body a bit. I find it works that way…

I wear Berlei High Performance or Triumph Triaction sports bras. I'm in Australia so I'm not sure if these are available to you. I'm a C (sometimes D) cup and both of these minimise bounce significantly. I've heard Shock Absorber sport bras are also good. Whatever brand you choose, make sure the bra you buy is rated for…

Are you eat back your exercise cals? I found when I plateaued recently it was mainly because I wasn't eating enough. I started eating back all my exercise cals (I was eating about 1/2 before) and increased my water intake to 2.5 - 3L a day and slowly the weight is shifting again. I also upped my calorie target from 1200 to…

Not personally by my sister in law and her hubby are.

I normally just eat them raw or roasted. I also use them in stir-fries and salads (like cashews or peanuts).

I :heart: macadamias! Not a big fan of walnuts or pecans either. Oh, and not so keen on Brazil nuts by themselves.

As a general guide, our bodies tend to get used to a particular circuit within 3 - 4 weeks of starting it. To keep seeing progress you need to either change the circuit every 4 weeks or increase the resistance (weight) at least that often. If, at the end of the minute you feel like you could easily do 2 or more reps then…

Tabata workouts can be brutal! Quite effective though, particularly as part of HIIT workouts. Thanks for sharing the app.

My boyfriend recently purchased a Garmin Forerunner 310XT and loves it. It's a bit chunky but in terms of being GPS enabled is less chunky than the Polar option. It does everything you want (including being water resistant). It cost round AUD$400 and I think he got it online at Wiggle.co.uk. You could also have a look at…

Hills are the bane of my existence at the moment (both cycling and running) :grumble: Would you be able to classify your ride as "Bicycling, BMX or mountain (cycling, biking, bike riding) "? If not, I'd go for the moderate category. :smile:

Actually, milk itself is not full of fat. Full cream milk is about 4% fat (In Australia at any rate). Other dairy products do of course have a higher fat content but it's all about moderation.

When MFP refers to your calories deficit, this is the difference between the number of calories you would need to eat to maintain your current weight and the number of calories MFP sets as your target. Calories required to maintain current weight - MFP Target Calories = Calorie deficit For example, my current maintenance…

I see from your profile that you're a teacher of kids with autism. I would probably have selected Lightly Active myself. I found the following definitions for activity level on a different website. These make more sense to me than how MFP describes them.…

Well done! That's an awesome achievement. :smile:

Hey misssparta. I'm from Perth, so not much help with the training buddy side of things but feel free to add me if you like :smile:

I agree with this. Also, you could try using a Couch to 5km running program. Cool Runnings has a good one here: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml or just Google "C25K" and you'll come up with a heap. Also try Googling "Body Weight Resistance Exercises" and you come up with plenty of options for working out…

I couldn't agree more! Everybody here has made the decision to do something positive about their health and/or weight and that should be respected. The way we each choose to go about it shouldn't be criticised. That criticism could just be the trigger that causes someone to give up on their goals! I experienced this first…

If the soles of your feet are up to it you could try barefoot running and see how you ankles/feet feel then. You could also try using ankle supports and see how that goes. My current shoes are Asics GT2030 which have been a great running shoe. They're due to be replaced though and I've been thinking of trying Mizuno. I've…

Here is what the Australian Institute of Sport recommends: "A general guide is to have a meal about 3-4 hours before exercise or a lighter snack about 1-2 hours before exercise" http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition/factsheets/competition_and_training2/eating_before_exercise

Firstly, check that your preference for the website is set to metric. Go to "My Home" --> "Settings". If the second last line says "Switch to Metric measurements" click on it. If it says "Switch to English measurements" you're all good and don't need to change it. Secondly, when you create your ticker, there should be an…

As others have said it is best to get checked out by a physiotherapist. To me, it sounds like your kneecap (patella) isn't tracking properly as the knee bends. This is fairly common and easily fixed. It's generally due to either a muscle imbalance or overly tight muscles. A physio will be able to diagnose what is actually…

I don't know what your budget is like, but you could try compression shorts or tights (see http://www.2xu.com/product/243/Compression-Short/43 for an example). You can wear these under your normal running shorts.

I like this answer :happy:

Hello! I'm from Australia too. Perth, WA to be more exact. Good luck on your journey. I'm sure you'll find lots of support, motivation and inspiration here.