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Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) For Health/Wellness
Has anyone got first had experience of using CGM as part of their health or wellness journey? I totally understand the CGM is not necessary to be healthy or to reduce weight, but understanding how foods are impacting on your metabolism sounds interesting. So I’m going to try it for a month and see if I learn anything.…
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It’s not just calories that matter
Thought this was a good read and welcome reminder that it is not only calories that you need to consider if you’re trying to lose weight. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/17/number-crunching-why-ultra-processed-foods-have-a-calorie-problem?
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Run The Year Challenge
Has anyone here worked towards Run the Edge’s (or similar) Run the Year Challenge? Basically you aim to run or walk the number of miles in the year, so 2021 miles for 2021. I’m curious if anyone completed it, and how hard it will be to find the time to cover 39 miles a week. I am a stop start 5k runner thinking this…
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Hearts of Palm Linguine
So I recently found canned hearts of palm linguine in the grocery store in the dried pasta section. They are my new favorite thing! I’ve always loved hearts of palm and now I can eat them like noodles. I’m adding them to everything to pad out the dish and make it more satisfying - I’m a volume eater. Just wanted to share…
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How to run faster
Can anyone recommend a good app with programs to help you to learn to run faster? I am currently able to run about 4.5 miles at a time and am working up to a 10K later in the year, I also have a few 5ks before then and would like to improve my 5k time, and ideally finish the 10K in 60 mins. Last year I ran my first 5k in…
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Running in heat and humidity
I am doing C210k, i’ve completed C25k in the past. I’ve reached the 5k mark and been doing ok - a few aches and pains (see other posts) but happy with my progress. I live in Miami and I’m looking to understand how other people manage running out doors in the summer here. The last couple of days my performance has been…
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Jogging - hip pain help
I am training for a 10K race as part of my goal to be fitter and generally healthier. I am using a C210K program and currently and walking 5 mins, jogging 25mins and walking 5mins. I feel proud of myself that I can now run for 25 mins straight and and starting to enjoy jogging! I use a foam roller when I finish up, which…
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Dried Fruit
Does anyone eat freeze dried fruit? Is it good for you? How do you incorporate it in to your diet? Only just came across it and not sure what to make if it!
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Anyone used the Fit For Battle app?
I just came across an app called Fit for Battle while I was looking for inspiration to get me running. I did C25k 18 months ago, ran my 5k and then kind of gave up.... Anyway this app is fun. You’re the hero in a story and then things try to kill you and you have to run faster to get away! it’s kind of fun! And it kept me…
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Forgot how much I love XBox for excercise!
Just finished 45mins of Just Dance on XBOX. What a fun way to workout! I’d totally forgotten how much I love dancing in the privacy of my own home, no one to tell me I’m getting the moves all wrong - LOL. The way I think about it anything that gets you up and moving is a good thing! What are your favorite ways to get your…
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Fitness tracker/band reco
My Microsoft Band 2 broke and they've stopped making them.. I really liked the Microsoft band, even though I was on my 3rd in 2 years- straps broke. Now I need to find something else. Any recommendations? I cycle and run. I want GPS and a Heart Rate monitor built in. I want calories burnt be based on heart rate. I also…
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Sore after every work out and not improving
I started going to Zumba about 3 weeks ago. I was sore after the first work out which I expected but 3 weeks later, after doing 3 or 4 sessions a week, I am still sore after every work out. I had thought I would be less sore by now as I would be getting used to the new exercise. How many weeks do I have to do this for…
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Calories burnt advice
A week ago I decided I really needed to focus on loosing some weight. I'm 5ft 2ins and weigh about 136Ib, I'd like too lose about 14Ib. I work away from home all week and find eating healthy and exercising difficult while away so decided to take the opportunity to stick to a calorie controlled diet and take exercise every…
