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Low blood pressure, HR & working out hard
Hey all, So I went to the docs the other day (routine script time) and he decided to check my blood pressure, weight etc. Turns out my blood pressure was quite low, ie 80/48! He said it was nothing to be concerned about but that it "just meant that you'll live longer" I get light headed occasionally, but not largely enough…
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Amazing & Healthy Banana & Oat Slice
Hi All, I came across this recipe yesterday and adapted it to my own. I make things healthy so it's not overly sweet (sweet enough for my sweet tooth though) and it is pretty darn tasty!! There are some alternatives that I'm also VERY keen to try but for the moment I thought I'd share how it all started... Ingredients: 2…
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Vegetarian Supplements (Joints)
Hey all, I've been vego since January (was flexitarian for around 4 months prior to that) and I'm enjoying my new lifestyle change. I've been through Insanity and am currently doing P90X and working on my distance running. I'm also looking to bump up my training in prep for Tough Mudder in September. I've noticed recently…
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Advice for P90X - resistance bands & program choice
Hey all, I finally received my new resistance bands in the mail today and I am planning on starting P90X on the 2nd April (pretty darn excited about it too to be honest!). One thing I was curious about was the weight of the resisitance bands people - and more specifically women - have used. I am of reasonable strength and…
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Exam Snacks - Need help please
Hi All, So I'm sitting not one but TWO uni exams tomorrow both for a joyously long 3 hours. (Wondering if you can pick up on my sarcasm there). Anyways, my normal ritual with exams is to take a packet of snakes in with me. For each exam. I've found it to be great so far in helping me as the stringy strechyness seems to…
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How/why do you have your macros set & what nutrients do you
Hey all, I was curious to find out how people have their macros set up: carbs, fat, protein, and why you have it that way in particular? Is it because you want to bulk, you bloat, you don't do fat, particular type of training needs etc? I'm interested in the theories as I'm not sure whether I should reassess my macros or…
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Indigestion / Heartburn after restaurant food
Hey all! Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. I've been keeping myself fairly strict on what I eat, no added salt (at all), low fat everything, plenty of fruit and veg etc. I have allowed myself 'treat' days every now and then too. On these treat days i might get some fast food or chocolate but then get back…
