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Half Marathon / Time off Training..
Hello All, I have a bit of a strange question. I'm currently in the process of trying to sort out my life plan. I've signed up for a half marathon the last weekend in May - I'm currently running quite a bit and don't see any issues with me completing it So my dilemma - if I take 2.5 weeks of training at the beginning of…
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Travelling for 9 days....
So I've been so strict for the past month, and remembering why I love exercising. (lost a few cms although no kgs) Now I'm off travelling through Ireland on a road trip for 9 days. Worried as 1. there won't be the time / opportunity for exercise (other than walking tours and such - which is alot less streneous than my…
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Personal Trainer - Motivation??
I've been seeing my trainer once a week for about 6 months. I was going through stages of liking it and hating it. When I thought about cancelling I'd really enjoy a session, and then sign up again etc. I told him when I started seeing him - my main goal is weight loss Since seeing him I have lost no weight (actually…
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Motivational Quotes / Sayings...
Years ago when I was fit / thin years ago - I used to have post it notes covering my desk that I no longer have. (looking for both exercise / and not overeating motivation) The ones I do know I like (or variations) Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin/Fit Feels You can throw in the towel – or wipe your sweat with it Any others…
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High Heart Rate Question?
So I have a bit of a strange questions regarding heart rate - I recently starting using my Garmin heart rate monitor a lot – and my heart rate is incredibly high (when exercising I sit between 175-200) 1. Will my high heart rate stop me from losing weight (logically I think, if I am exercising regardless of always being in…
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Traithlons... (attempt)
So I've decided to compete in a sprint triahtlon in 4 weeks - (I've still lost no weight despite eating really carefully and exercising a lot so quite demotivated with that) But anyway - the triathlon is motivating me to exercise / train at the moment - so we'll see how it goes. I'm not wanting to buy a trisuit as this is…
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Newish - friends wanted
Hi Everyone, I joined this a few weeks ago - and have been fairly diligent. I wouldn't say I'm over weight (although my BMI is technically just below overweight (started at 24.1) I just want to work towards being thin and fit! I love exercising - and this has reminded me how much I do actually enjoy it - I've joined the…