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Improving 5k run time
Hi all, I have recently much to my own amazement been jogging 5k around 3/4 times a week. My PB is currently 33 mins 49 seconds but I'd really like to get this down to under 30 mins. Does anyone have advice on how I can improve my time? TIA :)
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Running trainers
Can anyone recommend a good pair of running trainers or how do I find out what would be best for me? My Nike trainers are currently giving me bad shin pain when I run so its time for a new pair.
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Few issues when losing weight...
Hi all, has anyone experienced bad skin when losing weight? And what did you do to fix it? This is my 3rd week of a low carb diet and my skin has gone mental, really painful spots which I've never had before so can only put down to my diet? Also, my dad mentioned to me my breath is starting to smell which is so NOT…
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Including calories in milk in porridge...
Ok so I'm not sure if I'm over thinking this, my sachet of porridge advised 146 calories and tells you on the box to add 180ml semi skimmed milk. Is the calorie content including the milk or do I have to add that on separately? Its only a difference of 100 calories but I still want to be tracking as accurately as I can,…
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Protein shakes? Help!
Hey, sorry if this has been asked a million times before! Please be kind! haha I have recently started setting my alarm for 6am and going for a half hour jog before work, one of my friends suggested having a protein shake when I get home but there are so many out there I'm getting confused! Any suggestions whether this is…
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Medical Micro-dermabrasion
Just curious if anyone has ever had it and if it helped your skin? I'm booked in at the dermatologist this week for my first one.
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My sisters coming over and shes vegetarian HELP
So my sister is coming over for dinner on Wednesday and she recently decided to become a vegetarian. Can anyone help me with ideas to cook for her? What's your favourite veggie recipe? I don't have many ideas as I have never had to cook this way before!
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Ever feel like someone is trying to sabotage your fitness/diet journey?
So me and my mum have a bit of a love/hate relationship and sometimes we can get on like a house on fire, other times not so much! This is probably compounded by the fact that we work together as well as live together. Recently we have both started dieting and using FitBit trackers and she is so competitive its unreal!…
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Sitting at a desk all day...
So I have a desk job Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm and now the nights are very dark as soon as I get home I don't feel comfortable walking my dog as far as would in the summer. A gym membership is out of the question as they are so expensive where I live. I was just wondering for any of you who also sit at a desk for…
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I wanna see your puppies!
This has probably been done before but I'm a massive dog lover and I want to see your canine friends :) Post a pic of your pooch, what breed, how old they are and a little bit about them. This is Lola and she's a 3 and a 1/2 year old smooth coat Chihuahua. She loves trips to the beach, staying in bed all day and is…
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Looking for friends to keep me motivated!
Hi all, I have had MFP on and off for years but never really stuck to it for more than a few weeks at a time. Earlier this year I did weight watchers and lost 10 pounds over 2 months and was really chuffed with myself and I felt great! Then I cancelled my subscription, it was my sisters wedding, birthdays, not watching…
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How do I know whats best for me?
I've just started going to the gym, I joined as support for my sister but have actually become really addicted! So far I go 3 times a week for 40 minutes and mainly stick to cardio but I really want to tone up my stomach area, what can you suggest?
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Workout DVDs
Can anyone recommend any good dance workout dvds or you tube videos? Please dont say Zumba, I have tried that and am hopeless, ended up hating it. I am currently doing the ministry of sound pump it up workout but want to switch it up so I dont end up doing the same one everyday! Thank You!
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Kettlebell
So I've finally fallen in love with my kettlebell. I was just wondering if anyone knows how many calories are burned using a 4kg kettlebell?? I do 25 swings, 25 around the body passes, 25 pushes away from the body, 25 dips and repeat this 4 times so I do 100 of each, it takes me around 20 minutes in total. Also can anyone…
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New Girl :)
Hey thought I would introduce mysel!. My names Amy and I'm 23. Me and my sister joined MFP because we want to get fit and share our experiences with each other, then I discovered these amazing message boards! haha I am currently 126lbs and 5"3, extremely un-toned. I am working out 5 days a week for 40 minute with Jillian…
