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No appetite
This is gonna sound like a dumb moan but... I am barely eating 1000 calories during the week and still working out. Like tonight, I've had lots of fruit through the day and a big bowl of noodles for dinner. That's only 850 calories. I also went for a training walk. I am just not hungry. I am taking a multivitamin every day…
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Walking a Tightrope
So as a result of getting back into running, I have hit my goal weight a month or so ago. I put my calories up for maintenance mode and set long term goals. BUT I am finding maintenance so stressful, like I am walking a tightrope. Stressed about losing any more and although the weight loss has slowed, I don't seem to be…
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Fantastic You Tube video for Benefits of Exercise explained
https://youtu.be/aUaInS6HIGo Not sure if I can post this, but I watched this 9minute video last night and it blew me away. It explains, clearly and simply how ANY exercise is better for you and how it will benefit you. More is not always best and for obese people I thought it was a great way to show that there is a way…
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Take it with a pinch of Salt.... thoughts
I have never logged my food. I have never really thought about it. I just exercise and eat when I am hungry. When I am exercising I generally eat cleaner than when I am not. Doing MFP food logging has led me to notice that I haven't managed to reach my salt intake. I normally miss it by miles. I am a runner and HICT kinda…
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Back to running as a Toe Striker :)
Hi guys, Happy new year and healthy wishes to all. I'm back to running as a toe striker and I am keen to chat to other toe strikers to chat about techniques etc. I will be running an ultra marathon in 2017 for the first time. So tips from others that run ultras would be appreciated. I am slowly building up my distance but…
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First Toe Callouses !!!! ;)
I am so happy, although this is not going to make sense to many. I have started to develop hard callouses on my 2nd and 3rd toes on both feet. As a new (it has been months) toe striker this means that I can gradually start upping the miles without any pain /blisters. These 4 little fellas are my tiny medals of time served.…
