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Technically not VSG any longer... but I am sticking around, okay?
Hi my surgery was the 12th Nov - same day as relentless2121 *waves*. I had had a VSG 8 years ago and was having a VSG to VSG revision. I had a large amount of adhesions was in surgery for 2.5-3hours - went into theatre at 4pm and got back to hospital room at 10pm - I had stretched my sleeve in weird ways and my surgeon…
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Second Sleeve Soon...
Hi Everyone, I had a gastric sleeve done in October 2006, I got down to around 64kg (my healthy weight range is 50-62kg) at that weight I was a size 8-10 in most stores and pretty happy with my size. I was still a size 10 in Aug 2008, a few months after that I had a relationship break up and then started single life and…
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2 Questions - Strength Vs BW and My Gym Debacle
I am keeping up to date in the chat thread but almost feel like I can't update since I am so obviously not lifting according to a program :grumble: more on that in a sec... Q1 - If you lose a lot of weight while getting Noob Gains with strength, will you in theory cross a line so your strength drops? Like example right now…
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Do Mirrors and Cameras Lie to You or Not?
I'm very curious about how our brains work in relation to what we see in mirrors. At home we have a full length mirrors on the outside of the cupboard, and usually I can look at myself in them and think yeah ok, there's some extra fat here and there but I am ok. But on the same day if I went to say fit clothes on at a…
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Week 18Nov-24Nov Training/Chat
Happy New Zombie Week Runner 5s!
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Week 11Nov to 17Nov Training & Progress Chat
just starting topic for this week, hoping to get back on tread mill Tuesday am, but will depend on the shins!
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Kind of Fitness Related - Chuck Taylors Adults vs Kids
Hi i know some brands of sneakers (like runners) have totally different materials and construction for childrens shoes than they do for adults. I can wear either kids or womens sizes so I was wondering if anyone new if the kids chuck taylors are made exactly the same as the adults one? - as in same quality. Will be getting…
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Wk4Nov to 10Nov Training Chat/Progress
just starting the topic, nothing to add from me yet! getting a bit close to Christmas isn't it? How are you doing Runner 5's?
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Agents of SHIELD Fitness Quote FTW
"Working up a sweat sir?" "I don't sweat I glisten!" Gold!
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Blisters from treadmill but none on road?! Help?
I have seen another topic like this on here, but there were no responses, so trying again. I have been doing a C25K program for 4 weeks now. All the workouts I have done so far have been on the road. This week I joined a gym and since things are heating up here and I won't be able to deal with the temps outside to work out…
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wk28Oct to 3Nov Training Progress
Hi All, I haven't done any Zombie Training this week yet, but I thought I would start the topic to see how you are doing? cynforgiven, the only times I have got very shaky (other than muscle workouts which are just hurting muscles) are due to blood sugar - starting a workout when totally famished, and the other was due to…
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Will any training will Hinder Noob Gains in Heavy Lifting?
Hi My current fitness goals include completing a C25k Training program (Zombies, Run 5K Training) and Les Mills PUMP 90day DVD program. I was then planning on doing a beginner lifting program and getting a PT to assist on form to start with (so 5X5, Starting Strength or similar) I have started reading Starting Strength By…
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Workout Compression Gear - worth it?
Hi, I primarily wear tights to stop chafing (inner thigh) and understand people with loose skin or ungainly lumps using compression stuff for aesthetic reasons. Though personally I wouldn't do that, if it makes me uncomfortable to wear it, it's not worth it. It's also kind of false advertising especially if worn prior to…
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Assessing a New Gym prior to Commencing SL
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking/stalking/obsessing in your group and am very inspired and motivated and in awe of the whole lot of you. And have read all the stickies and the 'who you are' thread (only made me more in awe!). I am currently very much a noob on my health and fitness journey My Stats: SW 96.5kg 212.3lbs CW…
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Wk21Oct to 27Oct Training Progress
No updates for me yet. I went to a physio on Friday who says I definitely have shin splints. She has advised I either slow down my pace or take more days break in between missions till things settle down. She also taught me a new stretch to use after I work out and did some release technique on my calves that made me want…
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Wk14Oct-20Oct Training Progress
I did wk3d1 yesterday (a day after my first Les Mills Pump attempt) and mission wise I feel like I failed. I could not run the entire 1minute in the drills I managed 45seconds at most, I did all my heel lifts and because I didn't really run in any of the free form runs (other than the 5 minute one in the beginning) I…
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DOMS from Running and Starting Les Mills PUMP - Recovery Q?
I am very unfit and have started doing Zombie 5k Training (I just started week 3). My legs hurt a bit during my walk/run, shins hurt a little for a few hours after and the next day I usually have some but not bad soreness in my thighs both quads and hamstrings. 2 Days ago I also started Les Mills Pump Challenge and despite…
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Geek Gratuities?! Rewards
So... some get tattoos, some get new exercise gear, some buy more weights... the whole celebrate with food thing needs to be set aside (esp the liquid calories...) [mostly] What are your geek rewards for fitness and diet goals? I'm holding off on getting playing the next expansion to Civ5 till I finish Zombie52K Training…
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Wk7Oct-13Oct - Training Progress
Hi All, I did WK2D2 yesterday and it felt so much more difficult than WK2D1 even though the work is the same. I did a similar time for my 1st kilometer about 9:50mins (a couple of running bits and the rest walking). The runs and calf raises (heel lifts) seemed way more tough but I did my fastest km so far, but then I…
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Wk 30Sep-6Oct How you doing Runner 5? (No Spoilers Please!)
Thought I would get a weekly how you doing thread going! I finished week1day3(well 4 if you count the intro) today, I am so proud of myself because I got up early to do it (this will be good for me going forward as it is going to start to get pretty hot around here soon! I also talk to Dr Meyers - I run endomondo in the…
