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Focus T25 starting on 01/01/19
Just got this today and planning on starting tomorrow Jan 1st and doing Monday and Tuesday tomorrow, then just following the calendar. I did Insanity years ago but now my dodgy knee and not being at my fittest means I chose this one. Anyone else got the programme and fancy a buddy up starting tomorrow for motivation and…
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50 next year.... Restarting my fitness journey
So I'm Scottish, female turn 50 in October 2019 and determined to hit my Golden 50s in my best shape ever. 2018 has been tough and I kind of lost my way. I love my family including 2 young boys, my beloved Hungarian Vizsla, reading and adore kettlebells and HIIT.... Albeit with a very dodgy knee. Would love to have some…
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New fitbit friends
So I finally picked one up yesterday evening and I love it already. I don't seem to know ow many people with fitbit though - would love to connect with others who use one, so PM me to swap details for :-) :)
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Starting again after knee injury
Hi all Would love some new friends to motivate me and I will do the we for you. I was super fit and healthy using MFP five years ago so I know how amaxing the support and encouragement is. A serious knee injury 2 years ago changed a lot for me. I was a HITT / high impact fanatic but now need to be very careful and can't…
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Anyone using some serious dogwalking as part of their programme?
Mine's a Vizsla now 7 months old so we are starting to ramp up the time and distances. By 1 year she'll need 2 - 3 hours per day. I love my dog - she's so typical of her breed.....so like a kid that just ate all the Skittles :-D
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Re-start - would love some fitness buds :-)
Hiya I'm re-starting today 18 months after a horrible knee injury. I was 7 weeks away from my first Tough Mudder when it happened....now I'm about three stone heavier and while I'm still active I'm out of shape for working out. I love weights and loved high impact exercise and HIIT before, though I guess I'll need to…
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Tough Mudder Scotland 2013
Hiya all Just wondering if anyone else is signed up for next year yet. I signed up for Sat 24th Aug when it opened - scared - training as been AWOL for a couple of months due to family stuff! :-)
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Bingo wings - any pics to inspire
Anybody had them and lost them? how HOW lol :wink: If you have pics to share bet a few of us could do with the encouragement!
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Any ladies in their 40s who strength train and can inspire u
Hi everyone Hoping some of you gorgeous 40+ somethings fancy sharing your pics. I am down to my last 10 lbs or so and have been getting good results with strength training as well as the cardio I used to rely on in my 20s and 30s. I still have a few stubborn squishy bits - bingo wings, lower tummy and tops of legs and…
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Bosu or the new Reebok Easytone step thing?
Hi all I have been planning to invest in a Bosu but have noticed the new reebok stepper with the two airpods and it looks interesting. I'm not into the Rebook easytone range of shoes but the step looks like it might be onto something? Just wondering if anyone has had expereinc eof both and what you thought - is one far…
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been a bit jaded - could use some support
Hi everyone Sorry in advance if I sound whiny - don't mean to! I joined MFP and began my journey to a fitter, better life last April. I made steady progress until around October / November then stalled with the last 10lbs to go. That was Ok though - i knew I was only doing enough to maintain and given that it was winter…
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Cardio Recovery
Just done this workout for the first time. I loved it and think it will really help keep the worst of the aches away. Pure Cardio tomorrow though which I am a little scared of!
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Just wondering......
if there's anyone else in the group in their forties or higher? I'm 42 and wondering if I'm the oldest.
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Anybody Insane enough for this?
Hiya I am planning to start my first round of Insanity on Boxing Day. I'm wondering if anyone would like to join me? Most folks seem keener on strating in the New Year but I'm thinking, why wait - plus it gives me three weeks stright to get into it before I go back to work next year! Would really love some workout buddies…
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Anyone use kettlebells regularly?
Hi all I used them lots throughout the summer and they were great for getting me into a proper routine. I lent my kb and dvds to a work colleague who I'm now going to have to chase to getthem back :-0. Just wondering if anyone is into them as I'd love to have chats with someone who uses them regularly as i get back into…
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Not really a newbie - anyone fancy an Insanity challenge pos
Hi all I have been here since April and found the support and advice on here amazing. I'm due to start my first round of insanity on 26th Dec and wondered if anyone fancied joining me? Some info on my profile but quickly here - I'm 42, female and in Scotland, mum of 2 kids, exercise and book lover and also work full time.…
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Not really a newbie - anyone fancy an Insanity challenge pos
Hi all I have been here since April and found the support and advice on here amazing. I'm due to start my first round of insanity on 26th Dec and wondered if anyone fancied joining me? Some info on my profile but quickly here - I'm 42, female and in Scotland, mum of 2 kids, exercise and book lover and also work full time.…
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Bootcamp style schedule for a homer
Hi all I would love to do a real weekend bootcamp (for starters) but because I wouldn't be able to totally leave my young kids and cos of the ££££s i'd like to do my own programme at home for now. Can anyone give me an idea of a typical Bootcamp shedule. I know there will be a wide variety but just so i can put a little…
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Female and want to build/reveal muscle
Hi all Just wondering if any of you are in a similar place and want to friend? I have around 10lbs or so of fat to lose and have really been concentrating on strength training at this point in my life in a way I've never done before. I'm pretty new to this though. I've been pleasantly suprised at the muscle I have built…
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Whey protein shakes - advice please?
Hi there I'm just starting with these and am a bit clueless. Down to last 10 lbs or so to lose, working out intensively and want to build more lean muscle. I'm female in my early forties by the way. So I'm wondering what advice you have abot when to take them? I usually work out very early am (5.30) before breakfast - not…
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Anyone else down to the last 7 - 10lbs? Share the journey?
Hiya I don't have an exact target weight - will stop when it feels right. But I think I have 7 - 10 lbs to go. Have just dropped 2 lb after being on a plateau for a bit. Feels like this will be the hardest bit - especially with a cold and dark Scottish winter on the way ;) . I'm 42, female, two small boys and work full…
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Starting Turbo Fire Mon 8th August - join me?
Hi all This will be my first Beachbody programme and I'd love to share the journey with others! I'm nervous but also can't wait for Monday. I'm 41, female and from the UK - how about you?
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Looking for more exercise mad buddies
Hi all I'm not really new been here since April. Getting back into exercise has been a huge part if my MFP journey and support from fantastic MFP buddies has been the other key part. My faves include Tae Bo, Kettlebells, Yoga and I'm starting Turbo Fire. I also walk as much as possible. DVDs tend to be my main tool so I…
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First post on forums - newbie from Scotland
Hi all Just checking in as I have been using the App only so far so not been on the forums. I was always active and OK weight wise growing up - did ballet and stuff. Gradually put on weight from my early thirties onwards and especially after having my two boys. i am 41 btw and determined to reach my goals in weight and…
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Opinions on BOSU ball please
Hi all I don't know much about the Bosu but have seen short clips of people using it on TV and it seems to crop up more an more in fitness magazine routines. I was a serious dancer when I was young so this looks interesting to me. If you've used the Bosu can you tell me what you think of it and what types of training and…
