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Logging exercise - All the gear, no idea!
So, I have a Fitbit charge on my wrist all the time, a Myzone chest strap HR monitor which connects to Google Fit which I wear when I exercise. This is mostly running at the mo since I'm using the Couch to 5k app and then I have Strava for the maps, pace data etc. All recommendations from different friends. I had all the…
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Aaaaand she's back...
Don't know how many times I've started and stopped using this thing, but let's give it another go and see if it sticks. I'm off fad diets*, just hard work and a calorie deficit will do me fine now. *Yes I have a shake for breakfast sometimes, I'm using them up. We can't all be perfect right ;)
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Overdone it!
So I have massively overdone it in my first exercise class since god knows when. I'm proud because I did everything in the class, albeit poorly but, my quads and glutes are failing me to the point I am struggling walking down stairs, up is bearable, walking on the flat also passable. I'm pushing through, I've got more…
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No fitness tracker
So I have just done my first shared PT/bootcamp/circuit session. Luckily my thumbs still work to type, although the rest of me might not make it. I don't have a fitness tracker so was wondering the best way to record the exercise I do until I get one? Do I really need one? Alternatively, do I not track it and it's a bonus?
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I'm back, again
So I thought I would try again. Last time I used My fitness pal I did really well (for me), then I went on holiday and never got back into using it. I now live with a fussy vegetarian with a large appetite! And I'm heavier than I want to be. I'm working on the fact that if I get more involved again I'll actually do…
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Back to the future... I mean gym
Hey all, more "dumb blonde" questions from Becca, enjoy :drinker: (Please note I mean no offence to blondes, it's purely a turn of phrase I use for myself when I think I'm being silly.) So I started at my new gym on Monday, also went yesterday and have my bag to go today. Today I feel rough as a badgers bottom! By most…
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Not giving up, but I need a rant
So went for a naughty take away round a friends house last night, it's been organised for ages as we don't see each other often so was really looking forward to it. Part of me was thinking nooooooo don't do it, the other half was like why the hell not, eating better is doing diddley squat, why bother. This was not helped…
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Honest opinions wanted
Ok... So, I've been on here a few months, not lost a great deal of weight but at the same time haven’t put on either. I'm pretty sure it's because I’m not doing much (read ANY) exercise. My new gym open on the 25th, I’m having my induction tonight. It’s opposite my work and my colleagues have joined so there is a bit of…
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Logging unknown foods??
I'm going out tonight for a set menu dimsum meal with my bestie, I don't know what is on this set menu and the restaurant doesn't have any nutritional info online or list ingredients. Obviously I can try find generic values for something like 'steamed pork/chicken dumpling' etc, but is this worth doing if I have no idea if…
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Picking a PT
So I popped into the new gym last night, looks pretty good, dunno why we can't start till 26th but hey. Have decided I might have some PT sessions to help A) make me work B) make sure I do it properly and C) I am completely clueless about what I should do for the results I want. During my reccy last night I spoke to a few…
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Teaching = exercise?
Hello horsey people :) Couple of questions for you clever bunch. I have recently started teaching and guiding at my old riding school on a Sunday as I missed the horsey life. My boy is on loan a good three hours away and I hadn't ridden regularly for about 3 years. During the week I am sat at a desk so I would definitely…
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Teaching horse riding = Exercise?
Couple of questions for you clever bunch. (I have put this is a horse lovers group on here but thought this might give a broader opinion) I have recently started teaching and guiding at my old riding school on a Sunday as I missed the horsey life. My boy is on loan a good three hours away and I hadn't ridden regularly for…
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Abbreviation Glossary
I'm sorry if this has been done before but my brain has been blown by a lot of abbreviations I don't know the meaning of :( Can you guys that have been here a while help us newbies out please :) (Maybe it could be pinned?) So far I have worked out: SW - Start weight CW - Current weight GW - Goal weight (usually short term)…
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Food confusion
Maybe I have just been living in some dream world but just been filling in my diary after lunch and I never realised how many carbs were in fruit! I thought I was taking the healthy option but my carb intake is really over to top, any tips for low carb snacks?
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Why can't I say NO??!!
So yesterday, I was all hyped up about about doing a bit of exercise after reading all sorts on here. Send a message to my friend saying lets go for a walk this evening (not fit enought to run. She responds with "oh I was hoping we could go eat I've had nothing all day". So what do I do? Go eat Thai food :( I work long…
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Thought I would say hi
Been on here a while, thought I would say hi and try pince a few ideas from people. I'll be happy with losing a stone, more in need of toning up but I'm a bit of an exercise phobe so any tips for motivation welcome :)
