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Frustrated about lack of progress in exercise
For the past 3 years I have been diligently doing calisthenics for 50 mins a day, 5-6 days a week. I have seen some improvement in my muscle tone, but not much. I am feeling frustrated. Nowadays, when I begin exercising my mind says to me, "forget it. You are never going to improve. Don't even try." Its really…
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Pushup Help
I can do 14 push ups. However I am stuck there for several days. Just unable to do the 15th. Has anyone faced such a plateau? If so, what should be done? Thanx
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Does anyone kow about GMB Flexibility Program??
I wanted to purchase Focussed Flexibility by Gold Medal Bodies (GMB). I am not sure it is good. Has anyone tried it? Can anyone give some info? Thanks
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How to improve flexibility
Hi. I want to improve flexibility. Any idea how to go about it? I know yoga etc. will help, but I would like to know your personal experiences with different methods I have also got a mailer from GMB-Gold Medal Bodies, and their Focused Flexibility Program. Has anyone tried it? What were the results like? Thanks
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c25k Question - Anyone a Genuine Convert?
I have started c25k and complete Week 3. From hating running, I have been converted to "tolerating running" (I do it, but do not really look forward to it). I plan to do running as part of my lifestyle. Here is a question to you - Has anyone started c25k hating running and ended up LOVING running? How long did it take to…
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I'm such an arsehole
Midway in Dec I let myself go and started eating without restrint for 5 weeks. I thought Id gain a Kg (2.2 lbs) or so. I have gained 7 lbs!!! ****!!!
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NSV - c25k
I did it. Today I completed my c25k course. I finished Week 9 Day 3 (30 mins running). I plan to stay at that level for some time. Unfortunately, my speed is slow - a mile in 14 mins. I want to get it to 10 mins as per c25k standards. Any idea how I should do it? I am Male, 50 yrs Thanks
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Looking Gaunt
Hi, I have lost 20 lbs in 6 months. That is good. However, due to excess skin on my face, I look older and gaunt. What should I do?
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NSV - c25k Week 5
Wov! I just completed the last day of week 5 of c25k. 20 mins non-stop in first attempt. I cant believe it!! The pace was embarrassingly slow tho - a mile in 15-16 mins. But I feel gooooood,
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Eating For Muscles
Hi. I am 49 yr old male, overweight. I am doing strength training and watching my calorie intake. My weight is slowly coming down. A friend of mine told me that if I want to have large muscles, I have to eat protienous stuff. I have scarecrow hands (compared to other males). I would like to have some muscles. They look…
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How to tackle double chin??
I have reached halfway to my goal. My legs and arms have got toned considerably. My belly and double chin are still there. What should I do??
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c25k Week 5 Advice
I have finished week 4 of c25k, and am started the dreaded week 5. Any advuce what to do from those who have finished it? All ideas appreciated
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Help Needed - Has anyone Tried Mindfulness??
I have just come across mindfulness. Here is my history. I have a tendency to get depressed and/or angry. I have mood swings. I am also a chronic smoker. I have heard that mindfulness can help me. What I want to know is this - - Has anyone any experiencxe of mindfulness? Is it good? - What are the exerxcizes? Is there a…
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Is my Dream Realistic??
I am 49, Male. I am doing c25k. I am going to do Week 3 Day 1 today. I have a dream. In this dream, I am running for one hr every alternate day (3 days a week), and I run 7 miles during that hour. Assuming there is no time constraint, is this dream realistic? Has anyone done it? Id like to reach it over the next 8 months.…
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A small Victory - Half Way to my goal
Today I have officially reduced 7 kgs out of 14 kgs planned. This happened in 4 months. I know that it is not extraordinary, but for me its great!!! Thankd to all of u for support.
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Good Dumbbell training program required
I am male, 49. I have poor strength in my upper body. I am trying to do 100 pushups program. But I am finding it very difficult. After 7 days, I am still on Day-2 and cannot yet do it. I thought of using dumbbells to improve my upper arm strength. I started with 3kg (6.5 lb) dumbbells. But the bicep curl and tripep curls…
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Negative Self Talk - Help Needed
I have an issue with exercizing. I have a lot of negative self talk based on past pains and failures - both in fitness firld and otherwise. I always hear myself say - "It will do you no good." I still exercize most of the days, but this "What good will come out of it" talk really makes me feel down - like an idiot doing…
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Weight Loss and Measurements - Can anyone Explain??
Hi all, When I joined MFP, I had a goal of losing 14 kgs (30 lbs). I have reduced by 6 kgs (13 lbs). Everyone says that I have slimmed. I see myself as slimmer in the mirror. The weighing scale says I have reduced. Unfortunately, the tape says ptherwise. My measurements have reduced like this - Waist (at belly button) - 41…
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Starting c25k Tomorrow - any advice??
Hi Folks, I am starting c25k tomorrow. Tomorrow would be week 1, day 1 for me. I plan to take it easy. Lets see how it goes for me. Any advice from those who have/are doing c25k? Any tips are welcome!!! Thanks
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Wt Training or Jogging for reducing weight?
I want to lose weight. I just want to know which is better - weight training or jogging. I CANNOT do both, because on alternate days I am involved in serious stretching (my top priority).
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How to improve protein intake??
Hi, I have been concentrating on Calories for past 75 days (since I joined MFP), and have been reasonable regular in my logging. I have set my goal to "1 lb a week". Unfortunately, I consume other critical things like proteins, carbs, etc below my "given target". This has happened because I count calories and am unable to…
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Some advice about Doing Pushups
Hi all, I am on my way to lose weight. Yet, when it comes to doing pushups, I have a problem. I can do just 2. What should I do? I cnat even do week1 day 1 of one hundred pushups. Feeling frustrated and depressed. What shoud bI do? Any ideas?? Help Please!!!
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Handling Waves of Blues and Depression
I am Male, 49. I joined MFP 3 months ago, and am happy with my weight loss. I have started exercizing, and am feeling down. This is the story - Several times in my life I have tried to be "fit". I have always ended being a failure. I have sacrificed a lot for my goal, but I have always given up. Niow, when I exercize,…
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Take Rest - I was a Fool
I joined MFP 3 months ago and lost 5 kgs. Feeling motivated, 15 days ago, I decided to do some serious exercize. I was stupid and did not take any rest, and did not rotate my exercizes. Now I have sprained my back. My Doctor is upset, and advised No exercise for 5 days at least. What a bummer! I will never repeat this…
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Finally The Scale Moved!!
Wov!! For nearly a month I was stuck at 84 kgs. The scale just refused to budge. Today it went to 83 kgs! Feeling reat. Celebrated this with sea food and half a bottle of coke. Hurrah!!!!
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Help Reqd on Centrum
Hi, I am male, 49 and have just started taking one centrum tablet a day for multi-vitamins and micro nutrients. Just wanted to know if that is enough or I need to monitor anything else. I am monitoring Calories ONLY right now. Thanks
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Info Required on Plateau
What is the cause of a plateau? You watch your calorie intake, you exercize, and your weight reduces. Suddenly, for no apparent reason, your weight stops reducing and you have reached a plateau. If you have a calorie deficit, where does it go? I mean, if you are burning more than you are eating, your weight HAS TO reduce.…
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Pushup Journal for the not so aggressive
Hi Folks, There is a thread going where a bunch of people are doing the 100 pushup challenge. That's for those peole who are targetting 100 pushups at the end. What about those like me, who dont want to go that far? I am starting the "hundredpushups.com" challenge with the follwing proviso - 1. I will only go the first…
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Stuck at 84 kgs
Since I joined I have been steadily losing 1 kg a fortnight - from 88 to 84 kgs. Now I am stuck at 84. Dont know what to do - the scale refuses to budge
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How do I improve Flexibility?
Hi, I am Male, age 49. I dont have too much flexibility. I have started stretching 30-45 mins x 3 times a week. I just want to benchmark my expectations. How does your flexibility increase with stretching? How much time does it take to be flexible? (I know, you cud say define 'flexibility'). I just wanted to know the sort…
