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C25K. Does it really work?
Hi, I’m looking at learning to properly run longer distance. I run about a Km with a Km break and repeat but I’d like to be able to keep running without having a break in between. Someone recommended c25k and I’m just wondering it really works? Anyone had success? Is it free?
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What do you do when you’re emotionally spent?
I’m really emotionally exhausted today. I have nothing. Really bad week just piled on top of me. I was meant to work out today and I just didn’t have it in me. Instead I took myself out for coffee and a sandwich at my friend’s cafe and we sat and chatted. I nearly broke down in there but composed myself. I normally come…
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Personal safety when hiking alone
So I’m a female who loves hiking alone. I tend to hike in pretty remote areas where there’s either no one or one or two cars in the lot. After a creepy incident I have started photographing the cars and plates then sending them to a designated ‘safety friend’ before going any further. I also no longer hike where I cannot…
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Sealed oxyshred use by May. Should it be ok?
I just found it in the cupboard. I opened it and it smells fine but I have a workout tonight and I’m exhausted so I could do with a preworkout. Is the use by date important on oxyshred? Or any ore workout?
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Huge difference between packaging serving size and mfp serving size!!!
So this is my sweet treat. I love it but I’m really confused. I scanned the barcode and mfp says the serving size is 1.5tsp at almost 400cal butthe packaging says serving size is 1.5tbsp at 110cal. I only ever have 1tsp but I’m so confused. What do I do?
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Should I be attempting recomp yet?
I’m still 10-12kg from my goal of mid range 60kg. Aiming for about 65-66. It’s where I was my healthiest. I’m currently 75-77kg atm depending on radical weight fluctuations as I take up new workout programs. I’m still quite high body fat but how high I’m not sure. Im really wanting to build muscle and tone up considerably…
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According to MFP my HIIT session only burned 200cal!?!
So I did 30mins of non-stop running, burpees, high knees, jumps and squats and mfp has that at 200cal. I don’t have a watch atm. I feel like it should be at least 300 but maybe I’m overestimating? I worked my butt off and almost puked lol.
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Low cal protein bar recommendations please
Hi guys, for the days that I wake up early to workout or work I would like the option of a good protein bar. Atm I am eating bare bars and the bar counter but I’d like to find something with a higher protein count. Around 15gm or higher. Max 150cal. Thanks
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Can workout really put on 3kg of fluid?
So I weighed myself on weds and I was 76.2kg. I’ve been hovering around that for weeks now so wasn’t surprised. Weds night I started new gym classes, rpm, core and boxing (morning and night). I weighed myself thurs and I was 77.5kg, Friday 78.6kg and today 79.5kg. I have DOMS but this seems excessive! I am really tired…
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Aerial yoga benefits?
So I do a fair few gym classes, boxing, core, rpm, circuit and yoga. I tried aerial yoga for the first time the other day and it felt too easy like it wasn’t working my body. Is there any benefit in regards to fitness or is it more about stretching without resistance?
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Excess protein stored as fat??
I was told today that even if you are within your daily calorie limit if you don’t use the protein you eat it will be stored as fat. Is this true?
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PMS bloating depression
Anyone else feel my pain? Up Two pant sizes in 24hrs. Any tricks on anything I should or shouldn’t eat during this time? I know not to weigh myself 😣
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I just updated my goals but cal hasn’t changed
So I’m 75.8kg with a goal of 65kg. 5’4” 31. I changed it from a goal of 1kg/wk to 0.8kg. From lightly active to not very active as suggested. Originally it was 1200 and now it’s still 1200. Is that right? It seems low? I start my new training regime next week so will be incredibly active then but for now I’m lightly…
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I’m worried about loose thigh skin
I’m currently 75kg and wanting to lose/am actively losing 10kg. My thighs are quite cellulitey and not toned at all. I’m really worried about having loose skin on my thighs! It’s actually got me thinking whether it’s worth the risk of dropping the weight. I’m terrified of loose skin! It’s a phobia. What is the likelihood…
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How does this sound?
So I’m limited with workouts atm where I am but leave her in 12 days. I’ll be back at my mother’s place for approx six weeks before flying out to start my new job in remote desert. I want to be as fit as possible before I go. I am not unfit but I’m not conditioned either. I’m more cardio fit than strength. Anyhooo, this is…
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Craving fresh fruit (unusual)
Do cravings generally mean anything? This week I’ve been recovery from a very bad throat infection and flu and was on antibiotics. For the last five dats I’ve been craving fruit all the time and Greek yoghurt. It’s all I want. I’m usually a savoury person and not big on fruit so I’m really confused. Any insight?
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Marine Collagen
Hi, I bought some marine collagen the other day to try as I’ve heard it’s good stuff and due to intolerances I’m looking to up my protein intake. Does anyone else take it? Any benefits thus far if so?
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Well, that’s one way to know you’re losing weight
So this morning I was doing my run and as I was pushing harder up the hill I felt a cool breeze on my thighs and realised my pants had fallen down. I died inside but was also gleefully happy because it’s working. In related news I’m never leaving the house again
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Bad flu and exercise = bad idea?
Hi, so for the last couple of weeks I have been battling the flu from hell with a secondary infection that has me on antibiotics. I feel like I’m losing fitness but have been warned offeven basic resistance exercises (yoga etc) as it’s unwise. I’m a highly driven person and hate sitting around despite the fact that I feel…
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Absolutely freaking out 6kg gain in a week!
So a week ago I weighed myself and I was 75kg. I’ve been through some major stress recently physically and mentally. Transitioning off a self-applied vlcd diet since Jan into an incredibly active job that didn’t work out so down to stay with a friend two weeks ago. They are plaht-based and incredibly healthy so have been…
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Gaining weight after starting new active job
So on Monday I weight 73.8kg. I started an incredibly active job that day which includes basically this list every day Wake up 4:30am. Eat breakfast porridge with almonds and maple syrup. Hop on a horse at 5:45am and muster cattle at a trot (rising) and canter until 9-9:30am. Break for half an hour. Normally have a piece…
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Exercise before bed
Any proven benefits for doing strength training and resistance exercises before drifting off?
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18hr road trip food
I need ideas for easy to eat, healthy, relatively low cal travel snacks that I can eat while driving. High protein low cal would get you extra points. Thanks
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Any horse riders in here?
I ride daily and also as a job. I’ve notice lately that mounting is not as easy as it used to be, probably because of the change in horse height and terrain but it’s something that I would like to improve for both myself and the horses. What are some good exercises that would help with that?
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Refeeding after VLCD to gain muscle/lose fat
Hi guys, due to an illness I have been on a prolonged vlcd for the past four months. It has seen me lose approx 33kg to date. A few weeks ago I slowly started refeeding as I am now well and need to get fit. I am still 10kg overweight so would like to still lose that but properly while building muscle. My job starts in…
