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Help me make a fun physical challenge/skills list! Any sport/discipline considered...
Hi all, I've never been fit or sporty in my life, and as I'm losing a bit of weight now I thought I'd try and change that - and I'd like your help/suggestions! Basically, I want to make a definitive list of skills/challenges to work on so I can say I feel physically fit and more in control of myself/my body than I have…
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Veganism - advice please!
Hi, I'd be really grateful for any advice. I quit smoking and put on some weight which I'd like to lose. I'm doing a mix of exercise - kettlebells and bodyweight circuits once or twice a week and some aerobic (body combat/body attack/dancing) classes. Lured by friends and promises of 'having more energy' etc, I'm doing a…
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Exercise for older/injured people
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has any tips I can use to help my mum. She's really overweight (needs to lose at least 70lbs) but she finds it hard to exercise because of various injuries (some of which were caused by her being so overweight!). She has arthritic hands and knees, and has recently had steroid injections for a…
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Quitting smoking AND losing weight?
Hi, I have been a smoker for over ten years and have finally decided to quit for good. I smoked my last cigarette six days ago and have been clean since - no patches, no gum, no massive problems apart from the odd little craving which passes within a few minutes. What I'm concerned about is it possibly affecting my weight…
