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Hi, I'm 42 and had a double hip replacement 5 years ago. I have an amazing surgeon who works with me rather than confining my progress. Post op I swam and walked, got to the point where I was swimming regular 5k at the pool. I had to teach myself front crawl and stopped doing breaststroke. Now I mainly do crawl and a bit…

Hi, I'm 42 and had a double hip replacement 5 years ago, honestly there is not enough help out for us out there as we are not elderly. Feel free to add me. Melly Xxx

If you log on to http://paceclub.speedousa.com They have workouts for you to do to increase pace. You can set a distance target for yourself too. I have one for Liverpool to the Isle of Man which I hope to do in just over a month. Only found it today but looks fab for tracking your swims. They workouts are done over 8…

Never mind posting I think we shoud report all cheesy choons!!! Lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0V6N4elMVX4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwZDmbJ_Rzg

I wish!! 39 and counting Lol Xxx

Mikey 50??? On my pic im the one at the front in the middle.

Go on speedo.co.uk and get a pair off there they are all chlorine resistant and last up to 20 times as long as normal swim suits. I have one of their leg suits, so far its lasted for 8 months and you know how much I swim!!! Lol Yes you pay a bit more but its well worth it in the long run. Hope this helps chick Xxx

A hound is worth every penny you pay for it. We've got a Springer Spaniel and bought her from the breeder she gives back so much love all the time. She is the best thing we have ever bought in our lives. All you really have to consider is the breed you buy as some are better at being left than others. Ours needs constant…

I got my Fitbit for my Birthday yesterday and have used it for the first time today and LOVE IT!!! I have walked to the post box instead of driving, paced up and down whilst on the phone and taken the dog for a walk. It's certainly a kick start to upping exercise. Xxxx

Last weekend in March is good for me 25th/26th. Can we do town instead of Trafford as I'll have to get the train if there is alcohol involved! Lol Xxx

Yup I'm in Xxx

If you sit in a high back chair and sit as tall and straight as you can. Put your hands under your thighs palm up and lift your shoulders. My doctor advised me to do this as it is gentle and you have the resistance of your hand being under your leg not weights. Xxx

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Get a swim watch. I got the poolmate off Amazon, you put in weight, length of pool and which hand you wear the watch on. Then as you swim it calculates your burn and how many lengths you have swam. Fab toy and very accurate. Check this Link…

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Trifle at christmas! Mmmm bliss Xxx

Thats a fab way to get to the pool hun. Xxx

I did my swim today in just under 3 hours and I found the cure for hunger!!! Penut butter on a breakfast bar and a banana. One of my friends said to try it as its slow release energy. It worked like a dream was not hungry at all Yippee Xxx

I cant do one this month hun, Im in to have my hip done on Friday so ill be having a week off. Xxx

This is the stuff I use http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Sun-Swim-Gym-Shampoo-Normal-Dry-250ml_16309/ I cant wear a swimming hat as it gives me a headache but the shampoo keeps my red for longer. Never as long as if I didn't swim though. Xxxx

Thanks Hun, I'm gonna need it!! Lol Xx

I'm concentrating on distance endurance at the moment. I did 5k in 95 minutes last week. I'm going for 8k Friday anything under 3 hours will be fab. Xxx

I have the Poolmate and it's fab. It counts laps, calories, efficiency and speed. To be honest it's made my swim into a competition now. I try to beat previous days performances. It never looses laps either and no button pressing it does it automatically. Got mine off amazon for £58 and I wouldn't swim without it now. Xxx

Fab results Hun Xxx

Omg you look amazing, well done you. Xxx

From Liverpool, anyone feel free to add me Xxx

Morning all, this is supposed to be forecast as the hottest October day since records began so I'm thinking of having a BBQ!!!!!! That sounds so wrong, a BBQ in Blighty normally ends in rain. Lol I've got to get the patio set back out of the shed as with the wet summer in the north it was put away in July. Enjoy your sunny…

abbysmommy7 I'm so glad your here and a massive thank you back. I have some amazing people who I am proud to call friends on here and I can't possibly name them all. I would not be on this journey without them. They encourage me every day towards the person I want to be. I hope I do the same for them. I've looked at my…

Hi ya, I'm Melly been on on MFP for just under 3 months I'm defo in. I've gained weight over the last 5 years as I've had a two hip replacements, I've been on crutches all that time and unable to exercise I'm 38 and at the point where I've had enough of my crutches and have decided that the weigh has got to go! I've lost…

Yay glad to have you here. Feel free to add me. Xxx