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Is this for everyone?
I am really starting to doubt my ability to ever lose weight! I am not obese, to most people I'm probably a bit chubby looking but I'm incredibly unhappy with it. I have tried on/off for years to win this battle, I just don't know how people do it. I don't eat massive meals with plates piled high, I don't drive and walk…
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Runners how do you take care of your knees ....
I'm just restarting running with the C25K program and straight away my knees are hurting ..... Like crazy growing/joint pains. I've had my gait tested and bought the right shoes etc wore a knee support on the last run and that helped a little. Ay advice really appreciated .... How about applying ice? Does anyone have any…
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Ready but lacking direction ... Advice please
Hey all, Wondering if you guys can help me find a good path to follow in terms of workout, I'll give a little background if I may!? Highest weight 210lbs after pregnancy took several years of chipping away, maintained at 161lbs for a couple of years ... now at 148lbs and 5"3. Have done this with little effort if I'm…
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Inspiring lifters required
Hmmmm that sounds kinda odd but I really do want to build up some people who can inspire me, wanting to get into lifting and do it with a smile on my face! So please if you're into lifting or strength training or just aspiring like me share your wisdom and some laughs :drinker: Finally got my head around the idea this is a…
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Neck pain, help please ...
Since I had my daughter 7+ years ago I developed a back and neck pain, the latter being the most problematic. I have always been moderately active ie have a job that requires regular moving about, don't drive so walk everywhere etc In addition to the pain I also developed big boobs ..... I'm sure the two are no…
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Recommendations required ... Body pump or similar
As the title says can anyone point me in the direction of a video or app I can purchase/download thats similar to body pump routines? I'm trying to kick my own *kitten* into gear by starting to lift, I've not done body pump for a couple of years but remember all the basics. I've searched fruitlessly on YouTube, everything…
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Working out and sleep
Just wondering how much sleep everyone's getting? Do you need more when you're working out? I'm feeling tired to the point that I'm struggling to concentrate, I have a young child so I except that sleep can be hard to come by at times. I'm probably geting between 5.5 - 6.5 hours a night, I know 8 hours is the recommended…
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Snack swap .... It's a family affair
Last week I just got into keeping within my calorie goals and logging my food to ease myself in gently. Now this week I want to start making smarter choices for me and my family. I realised over the weekend how my eating habits have impacted on my daughter, don't get me wrong she's only 6 so no weight issues and never and…
