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Difficulty Sleeping
Hi there. I've been a member of this site for years but have only recently picked it back up again. I recently moved into a new apartment. Since then (about 6 weeks) I have been having trouble sleeping. I can get to sleep but sleep lightly and wake regularly. A lot of tossing and turning. Obviously I blamed the move, even…
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Zero Noodles!
Is anyone eating these?? Do you know if they keep once you open the packet? There appears to be 2 100g servings per pack but they appear to be packed in some kind of liquid, so I was wondering if they all need to be used immediately. They are expensive so really wouldn't want to waste any!
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New Rules of Lifting for Women
I am currently reading this book and keen to give it a try. I am slightly worried though. Is this something I can realistically do myself in the gym or would I need to get some PT sessions to supervise me? Am worried that I will get it wrong and hurt myself, etc. I can't really afford a trainer but have no real experience…
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Absolutely aching!
I worked out on Saturday and even today walking is agony. My body is aching all over. Is there any way to relieve this?
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Advice needed
I have signed up to run a half marathon in April this year - my first one. I have started a training programme for it that I am happy with. I do also want to lose some body fat and therefore want to start strength training as well. Obviously my running training needs to be a priority but I think I could fit in 3 x strength…
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Bright red face!
I really want to join a gym but one thing is holding me back . When I work out I go bright red in the face and sweat LOADS from my face and head. I find it hugely embarrassing and it makes me so self-conscious. I am not super fit but I am not unfit either. After running on a treadmill for 30 mins, however, I look like I am…
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Nike + for Ipod
Hi All I recently starting using this app on my new ipod. Is totally built in so no chips etc required. Am fairly sure it ain't that accurate though. Did my first timed 10K race a few weeks ago and the app measured the distance A LOT further than it actually was - said I had run 7 miles when we know 10K is 6.2. Makes a…
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Accurate BMR?
I have seen posts on here from people who have had their BMR tested. I don't mean using an online calculator but in real life, with a doctor/dietician or something. This is something I would be interested in investigating but have no idea where to start. I am in the UK. Can anyone advise? I don't know if this is something…
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American Eggs!
Just pure curiosity.... I have noticed on here and from looking at people's diaries a large egg in the US appears to be 70 calories. This seems a generally accepted number. In the UK, a large egg is 103 calories!! Are British eggs bigger than American eggs?! I feel cheated! Does anyone know why this difference?!
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Pain in back of head
I attended a kettlebell class last week. When doing swings, I suddenly experienced a fairly intense pain in my lower skull at the back of my head ( the bit above the neck, where it dips in). It happened towards the end of the class and it went away. I put it down to bad technique and didn't think that much of it. However,…
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Will work for chocolate!
I eat a pretty decent diet, I think. My natural preference is for clean foods; meat, fish, salad, vegetables etc. I rarely, if ever, eat processed or junk food for my meals. My weakness, however, is sweet stuff. I love it. LOVE LOVE LOVE. Cakes, biscuits, sweets, ice-cream, chocolate, desserts; love it all. I have gone…
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Weekly goals
I am thinking of changing things up a bit and working to weekly goals rather than daily. Does anyone do this? I can't work out every day, so on non-workout days 1200 cals seems very low and on workout days 1700 or so seems a lot and I think I would eat for the sake of it! So I was thinking if I set myself a target to work…
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Quick fix?
I am 39 yrs old, approx 5'9" tall and 156lb. I would like to shift 16lb in the next 7 weeks. First of all, I am not looking for a lecture; I am well aware that this weight loss will not be sustainable and that to lose weight that quickly is deemed unhealthy by many. I am, however, going on holiday and really want to look…
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Chocolate?!
I am trying to eat between 1500 - 1650 cals per day. I am trying to stick with a fairly standard healthy diet- lots of fruit and veg, lean meat etc etc. I am also trying to eat moderately low carb ( no bread, pasta potatoes) as I find this works well for me. Due to all of the above, I am struggling a little bit to hit the…
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Help with what is probably a stupid question!
I have been using this site for a while, but mostly just to log food etc. I have started reading the boards recently and I read alot about never eating below your BMR. This is new to me. Can anyone explain to me why this is? Does this apply even on days when you don't work out, or is it just for days when you have gained…
