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My routine - advice?
Hi all. Below is the circuit routine I've started doing 2-3 times a week. Along with this I tend to do 15-25 mins of cardio and strength including HIIT elliptical / bike and a rope pulley machine. My aims are to lose weight but to mainly tone and strengthen up. I simply CANNOT do a press up yet can do the same weight on…
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Returning lost member - help!
Hi all, As title suggests I used to successfully use mfp and lost 2.5 stone before my wedding in 2013. However, another kid ad lack of motivation means I've put a stone of that back on. Looking for people to help motivate me - and I will do the same. I tend to follow the 'eat well but don't deny too much' philosophy and do…
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Need a directive on push ups!
Hi all, I have been setting myself fitness challenges. My new one is PUSH UPS! I literally can't do even one! So...I am going to do the whole wall / kitchen counter / step / floor lead up rather than knees as I have read other posts that recommend it, and plenty on t'interweb. However, I am a bit dense. I would love…
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Weight fluctuations
Hi all. I've lost 33lbs since September. I loved the fact I was almost 10stone /140lbs but wasn't too bothered about the extra 2lbs. Now that I'm maintaining my weight fluctuates by around 5lbs per week. It took me almost 2 months to lose the last 6-7lb so I'm finding it annoying. Is it normal? Do you think you have a…
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Half Marathon
Hi all, I currently run an organised 5k every week. However, there is a half marathon in my local town in October. I can't start properly training as I don't want to risk injury due to my upcoming wedding in New York at the end of June. My question is, what is the chance of getting up to 21.1km within 3 months? And where…
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Stopped Losing?
Hiya all. I have lost 30lb since September by eating 1200 - 1400 calories a day and exercising a lot (30-45 mins in the gym 4 times a week, 1 x 5k run each Saturday). I know people say eat more, but it was working, I was always full, and if I was hungry, I ate. If I wasn't, I didn't. I don't believe in going without, so I…
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Insanity...worth it?
Just as the title asks. I watched the infomercial this morning. I will struggle to afford it with the wedding coming up, and don't want to spend that much (£100) for it to be a 'fad'....but the infomercial totally sucked me in. Are the results really that good? Has anyone bought it and thought it a waste? Thanks x
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Something I never thought I'd say - or show! (with pics)
I am happy with my stomach :noway: Never thought I would say this. Especially since my pregnancy and C Section in November 2010. Don't get me wrong - it's not perfect. But it's nowt to be ashamed of. I can now confidently say I am happy. Going to lose an extra 9lbs to take me to 10 stone / 140lbs, and concentrate on…
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Cleaning Calories?!?
Am I the only one who gets totally annoyed with people logging cleaning as an exercise? I'm turning into a bit of a cowbag about it and deleted people off my friends list because seeing it genuinely miffs me off. I mean seriously - logging over 600 calories for light cleaning? Seriously? Come on - tell me i am not being…
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Runkeeper?
If anyone tracks their activities on Runkeeper, and wants people to track against, please add me on there..I'm a saddo and only have one person to track against :sad: Please don't leave me lonely on there! Anyone?
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Crunches / Sit Up Help
Yes stupid question coming. I know. At the gym I use the Abs roller thingy-ma-jig (not machine, just the roll type cage with headrest if you get me) and do standard, side, and vertical leg crunches. However, I've started an app that gives you an Ab Workout, but they hurt my neck. REALLY bad. It's not that I'm pulling my…
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Press Ups & Routine
Hi all, Just after a bit of advice. My upper arm strength is RUBBISH. I used to do trapeze as part of a drama club and had to quit due to my arm strength not improving. This time, I'm determined to improve this. To give you an idea of just how poor it is - I cannot lower myself even once for a press up :sad: It's very…
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Running Wear Question...
OK, thick question coming. When running outdoors, if you wear running leggings, do you wear anything over them? Or just them and a top? Thanks in advance!!!
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Ouch..Broken Toe!
Hi all, I went out for a Christmas party, got too drunk and broke my toe. OOOPS! At least I think it's broken. It's my little toe, and the base is all purple. And it frickin' HURTS! :sad: I haven't had it x-rayed as the NHS advice page just says to look after it,elevate, strap up etc... so I am. But I can't walk…
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My Fitness NSV
Hi All, A small success but I'm on top of the world :wink: I only started running in August (Have NEVER run before properly) and started to like it. Managed 5k for the first time just over a week ago. Today, my fiancé needed to borrow my car as his was broken and he works miles away, so I decided to run home and took my…
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Calf muscles question..
Hi all, Just a bit of quick advice needed. I decided (in my infinite wisdom) that on days I can't go to the gym, I will skip (or jump rope for all the americans!) in the kitchen. So on saturday evening, I plugged in my music and started to skip with the rope. After 2 mins I thought I was going to die. But got passed it and…
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Squats
Hey all, Jus tthought I would say that after advice from you all I've started a new routine. Have done some weight machines for my arms as well as running, and yesterday - for the firs titme ever - DID SQUATS WITH FREE WEIGHTS! Ok, so 3 reps of 12 with arm raises using 5kg isn't much - but it's more than I've done before.…
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Advice regarding training programme
Hi all, After previous posts and advice, I am trying to change my exercise routine. I was previously doing 3-5k of cardio a day (3-4k running on treadmill, then 15-30 mins of elliptical), and sit ups with no strength training and only one rest day. After hearing other peoples stories and advice, I am thinking of doing the…
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ADVICE...
Hi all, I'm hoping some expert will be able to give me some help on where to go with my exercise plan. I have around another stone / 14lbs to lose but I'm more going off how I feel rather than weight. I go to a small mini gym, for 50 mins per day, 6 days a week. I can't really get more time available for the gym, but do…
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Eating Exercise Calories
Hi all, I rarely eat my exercise calories. I have already lost 1st2lb since starting the gym in September and looking to lose another stone. Excluding a two week period where I fell off the wagon, I am steadily losing 1-3lb per week, which I aim for a 2lb loss each week as that feels like a good steady amount. I eat around…
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Newbie to Community :) Bit about me...
Hi all, Been on MFP for a while now (based in uk) but in the last 3 months have actively been kicking my own backside. Started by randomly quitting smoking on the way home from work and deciding that day to start running. I have NEVER ran in my life. Started with the Couch to 5k. Then joined a local gym. First month,…
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Newbie :)
Tue 11/06/12 08:43 PM Hi all, Been on MFP for a while now (based in uk) but in the last 3 months have actively been kicking my own backside. Started by randomly quitting smoking on the way home from work and deciding that day to start running. I have NEVER ran in my life. Started with the Couch to 5k. Then joined a local…
