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Salt?
Does anyone worry about salt? I don't, or at least didn't. But I'm just reading Cordains book (yes I know, I'm late to the party) and he goes on about it a lot. I eat a little bacon. I'm not perfect all the time. But really I haven't considered it up until now. If I'm grilling a steak or pork chops I'll put on a bit of…
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New gym, people stretching in the squat rack
I've just joined a new gym, at least ready to sign the dotted line. Discovered they've a separate ladies area - hmm, segregation, really?!?....went in expecting pink weights, some mats, maybe some cardio...I was wrong, a squat rack amongst other equipment - Happy dance. I still need to go join the big boys for bench…
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Low HDL
Hi All, I got my cholesterol tested recently. I'm not going to give figures as European and the way we report is different. Total cholesterol, under the recommended value, not by much, but no red flags. LDL - Over by about 20-30%, I'm not overly concerned about this one. Don't have figures on number of particles, etc.…
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Ox tongue
I overcame a reluctance to cook offal and boiled up an Ox tongue. I fear I'll be eating it for the week, it's huge. But reminds me of my childhood:). Any one else found some new foods?
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Open water swim
I've my first triathlon 2 weeks today. My swim was my weakest, so I did a couple of lessons in the pool and I'm confident I can easily swim the distance. But went out in to the sea yesterday for the first time. For the triathlon I will be wearing a wet suit. I've hired one, which I'll pick up next Monday (I'll have it for…
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Foam roller versus grid roller
Does any one else use a foam roller or a grid roller? I've been thinking of getting one, but not sure which is best. Any comments/suggestions? Thanks
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NSV
I'd someone in work, that I don't know or at least only to see, came up to me discretely and said how well I was looking that I had lost weight. sometimes comments/support come at just the right time. I'd been feeling a bit demotivated, I'm still working out but I haven't been as good about my food. My OH can't see my…
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Couch to 5km
Hi, Newbie here. There are lots of apps for couch to 5 km. can anyone recommend one? There's a fun run on 16 feb I'd like to do. Thanks FW
