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Decided to give mindfulness a go.
Hi, With the new year I've made some changes to my lifestyle, mostly a better diet and getting back into weights, running and squash. I've also started an eight week mindfulness course to try and help with stress and comfort-eating. The course I'm doing is from the Williams and Penman book - Finding peace in a frantic…
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Toning abs?
Hi, I'm new to lifting and started out just as a way to try and keep my chest firm (I'm an F cup) but since realised that lifting may not actually do much for keeping the breasts in shape anyway. I like lifting though and currently do bench presses and chest presses plus incorporate a 3kg(6.6lb) weight into my crunches…
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Living with an alcoholic
Apologies that this is not strictly fitness related but it is health related and I have received lots of great support on this forum about general fitness and diet, I wanted to share this in the hope that someone might be able to offer support or point me in the direction of some. So I'm coming into the third and hopefully…
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Progress pics! :) Slight but good progress
Ok so this is 4 months progress. I've taken a slow and steady approach, still had meals out, treats and up to 5 days at times without a proper workout but on the whole I've been sticking to a balanced diet. 1500 calories a day and cardio plus weights 3 times each week. I've lost 5 kg in total. 3kg difference is seen in the…
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Staffordshire/Cheshire Women who run/lift? :)
OK so I'm not exactly new here, I've been on this forum a few times and had some great advice from some great people. After another session at the gym today where I was really chuffed with my 20 reps of 50kg on the bench press, I realised I looked up and realised I don't actually have anyone to share these achievements…
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Only girl in my gym doing weights!
OK so I'm not exactly new here, I've been on this forum a few times and had some great advice from some great people. After another session at the gym today where I was really chuffed with my 20 reps of 50kg on the bench press, I realised I looked up and realised I don't actually have anyone to share these achievements…
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Running after wisdom tooth extraction
Hi, I had a straight forward wisdom tooth extraction done under local anathestic on Tuesday (15/04/14) morning. By straight forward I mean they didn't had to break the tooth or remove any gum, it was just loosened and then pulled out, only took a couple of minutes. I usually run 5km 2-3 times a week (sometimes 10km) and…
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The troublesome 'apple' body shape
I'm feeling in need of some support from my fellow 'apple' body types. I got this figure from my Mum. I was in good-ish shape a couple of years ago and then slowly I have put 10kgs of fat on. This has almost all gathered on my belly, hips and face. My arms, legs and bum are slender and small yet I have a big chest and now…
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Gym membership but what next???
Hi everyone, So I'm 5ft6 and 62kg, hoping to get back down to 52kg as I was a couple of years ago before I started walking less, driving more and eating more. I'm an apple shape I guess as in, I have slender legs and arms, a big chest and a bit of a muffin top and belly. I love running and do my local parkrun every week.…
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Buying running shoes - advice needed!
OK so following some excellent advice on this forum I went to get fitted for running shoes at my local sports shop. He recoded me running and slowed it down and showed me how I over pronated and suggested some good supportive shoes. I tried several pairs on but my favourite and the ones which straightened my ankles up best…
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So today I got my gait analysis etc done. Decision time now!
OK so following some excellent advice on this forum I went to get fitted for running shoes at my local sports shop. He recoded me running and slowed it down and showed me how I over pronated and suggested some good supportive shoes. I tried several pairs on but my favourite and the ones which straightened my ankles up best…
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HELP - No idea what running shoes to buy!?
I'm wondering if anyone can advise me on running shoes? I have no idea where to start, my current shoes are wearing fast as I'm running more often. Some info (I'm not sure what is relavent): I'm female, 5ft5 and 62kilos. I run mostly on a treadmill around twice a week for 30 minutes a time but once a week I also do my…
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Brave before pics! 5kg's to lose!
Thought I'd be brave and post these up! I'm looking to lose around 5kg, (losing fat and building muscle). I have slender and toned arms and legs, it's just my problem middle area that's bugging me! My body fat is around 30-32%, I want to get this down to 22%. Advice/support very welcome! :) x
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10km run tips wanted!
1 week till race day - any last minute advice? I'm running my second ever official 10km run on Sunday 11th (also happens to be my birthday!). I did this same run 5 years ago and just went out to see what kind of time I could do, I did barely any training and set a time of 64 minutes. This time around I've been running…
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Good or bad to run 5km nearly everyday?
Hi, Sorry if similar things have been asked, I'm just wanting some advice from those more experienced. I enjoy running and over the past couple of years have very steadily gone up from running once a month to once a week and then for the past couple of months, twice a week. I'm not very fast. I tend to average 9kmph…
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Trying to establish a good routine: any advice?
Hi, I'm 26 years old and only just started to exercise regularly, I joined a gym last month and have started 3 classes as well. I was hoping for some advice from the more experienced on my fitness routine and what types of workout I could perhaps add to it as I've been doing this for a month now and starting to recover…
