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Pacing: there's got to be an app for that, right?
I ran with a visiting friend (a proper runner) today who helpfully identified the reason why I find running such an ordeal is because I apparently set off super quickly and then slowly die. She's... not wrong. Does anyone use (and can recommend) some sort of iOS app that helps you control your speed? Something that…
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Upper back pain when running
My upper back hurts something horrible not long into a run. It feels tight and painful - I actually think the back ache is far more difficult to deal with than my legs tiring out, so if I can do something about this, I can probably improve my time. I still occasionally get stitches, but I can run through them now, they're…
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Pringles - serving size
Does anyone know how many Pringles are equivalent to 30g? I don't have a food scale, but I do have a 190g tube. I figure if I count them out, I can stick to 30g, otherwise I'll inevitably eat the whole lot, feel sick and mess up my macros... Daft question, but if someone knows the answer, I would be grateful!
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Daily logger from London, UK (veggie & gym convert)
Been here a few months and only just got around to posting here! I'm a Brit, specifically a Londoner, and I log daily - it keeps me accountable. Having met my first goal (BMI of 25), losing a little more is proving harder than I expected. I think I'd like to shed another half stone, but haven't decded for sure yet. I go to…
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Weight loss jealousy
So, I hit goal this week! I'm only short, so 147lb is the absolutely upper figure for me to have a healthy BMI. One of my colleagues keeps telling me I need to gain weight because I'm "disintegrating" and "too thin". I am literally just healthy - gaining even a little weight would put me back in the overweight camp.…
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3 1/2 months in...
...and I've lost 2 stone, run my first 5.6k, joined a gym, gone vegetarian and got a new wardrobe. People ask how I've done it and I tell them I eat less and move more. They're always really suprised, but it is that simple. Logging with MFP helps me get the maths right, but it's just a matter of numbers. I'm so glad I…
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Running and weight fluctuations
To those of you who run, how does this impact on your daily weight fluctuations? If your weight seemingly plummets, is this a sign you're not drinking enough? I don't feel under-hydrated, but I know I did not lose 3 lb overnight... Maybe I need to force myself to drink more water anyway? Never had any issues with 'water…
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Advice for a gym newbie
Following an induction earlier in the week (my first time stepping foot inside a gym!) I did my first full workout session yesterday, sticking to the plan my trainer put together for me. I was ok afterwards and even went out for dinner with a friend (one of our usual low calorie places). Today, I am exhausted. My arms…
