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no sports bra...
Sorry to lower the tone a tad! Just want some opinions, from the boys really (I assume the girls don't give a damn as we all look the same...) When i'm doing a weights day at the gym, i *hate* wearing a sports bra as i really feel the constriction across the chest and shoulders. And as long as i don't start jumping about,…
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Exercise addiction
Take a look at the following checklist. Interesting to see how many you may or may not have, and where the line is between a healthy love of all things physical and an addiction. I'm not sure where that line is. -I have missed family events and social obligations in order to exercise - have given up other interests so that…
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Motivation for Long Run
Can anyone send some motivation my way for my long run tomorrow? Need to cover 20-22miles. I did a 21.6 miler a fortnight ago which to be honest wasn't so bad. I'm just feeling unmotivated: It's cold outside, I can't think of any more decent music to download, and I have a night shift on Sat and a job interview next week.…
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Spinning before Marathon
I was going to phrase this as a question. But I really would like people to tell me it's OK to do a spin class 3 days before running a marathon. Is it? I really want to go tomorrow. I've never actually been spinning before, but I DO do all my HIIT on the bike. I did body pump today and gym last night. I'm a bit sore now…
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Deadlifts
Forgive me for my ignorance! I'm getting into lifting, and am developing a proper routine. EVERYONE seems to recommend and love deadlifts. I can't work out why. It seems like a really simple movement. Am I just not lifting heavy enough weight? I worry about looking a *kitten* in the weights area with all the men who watch…
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Determination, exercise, purging
Today's been a bit of a disaster to be honest, and I'm not sure of the best way to positively finish the day. As you can see from my 'ticker' I've had steady weight loss since June this year, from a very healthy but deterimined calorie count of 1000-1300 cals per day with additional exercise 2-3/week, gym or running once…
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Exercising on sore muscles
I feel a bit silly for asking this but... I really fancy a gym workout but have very achey quads from some strength training yesterday. I need to run 13 miles tomorrow in preparation for a half marathon in a couple of weeks. Common sense tells me to take a rest day but I'm really in the mood for exercise. Would it do harm?…
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Low point of diet
Today I'm finding it really tough. No matter what I eat, I'm craving chocolate milk and macdonalds, although I have a stomach full of yoghurt and melon I still somehow feel "hungry". If I give in to these cravings and enjoy something fattening, I know there's a risk I won't be able to get back on the calorie-counting…
