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Gloves used in Body Combat
Forgive a probably daft question - but what do you call or where do you get the gloves I see other people wearing in Body Combat classes? I am pressuming they are weighted gloves but whenever I search for 'weight gloves' or similar I just get results for regular gloves used to lift weights. Plus what is a good weight for…
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UK Runner looking to buy a foam roller.
I am a runner, currently training for my second half marathon and I'd like to buy a foam roller. I don't know which to go for though and as they are quite expensive (I think they are anyway - £15 - £40 for a bit of foam!!) I don't want to waste my money. Does anyone have recommendations - do I need one of the longer ones…
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Half Marathon training plan needed.
Good day all - I am currently on the search for a half marathon training plan and I can't find one that suits me so looking for recomendations. I am a regular runner so not starting from nothing and I completed a half marathon in September last year. My goal this time is just to beat my time, which should be easy enough as…
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Any fellow runners from Derbyshire
Hello all I am Viki, I am not new to Myfitnesspal, I have been here a few years now and have developed a love of running along the way. Looking for some more runnng friends - mainly from Derbyshire area so we might be entering the same races and the like, but any runners from anywhere are welcome to add me if they'd like…
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Fitbit Flex vs Misfit Shine
I've 'accidentally' ordered both of these - they were both on offer at great prices and I didn't have time to decide then and there which I wanted. I have read some reviews but really not sure which sounds better - one will obviously have to go back - so looking for real opinions if any one has used either (or both!).…
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Does your gym close over Christmas?
I've only ever been a member of one gym so have nothing to compare to - but for the second year in a row upon picking up my gyms Christmas timetable I've been thouroughly dissapointed and surprised that they are doing much less than normal as I would have assumed they'd put on MORE as lots of people will be off work now…
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Is 7 weeks long enough to train for a half marathon?
I thought it would not be as most training plans I have seen require at least 12 weeks - but having now actually looked at a few in detail I feel like I could pick them up with 7 weeks to go and maybe be OK. I have already run a few 10ks and run 3 - 6 miles 3 or 4 times a week so I am not starting from nothing. Does any…
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Work out buddies in Derbyshire
Any one out there from Derbyshire area? I am looking for some work out buddies. I am not new to weight loss, I lost 99lbs over three years and maintained for two. I let things slide in the last three months or so after some personal issues and gained a little back but am now back on track and am looking to lose around 15…
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I don't know what work out to do today...
...for the first time in as long as I can remember I don't have a workout plan for the day, I need suggestions. For the last year at least I have always had something in the pipeline - running due to training for 10ks, gym circuit or classes because I joined the gym, swimming as I was learning and Turbofire, Insanity and…
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Fitbit (UK)
Anyone in the UK with the Fitbit Ultra? I am considering getting one as I just sold something I got for free for £45 and have £20 in Amazon vouchers - so the (very high) £80 price tag doesn't seem quite so bad.... However I have read some reviews that say as a calorie counter it's practically useless as the database…
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Going to first ever fitness class.
Despite having been losing weight and maintaining and into fitness for a good few years now, I have never been to a gym or done any sort of organised class - for the first few years I was losing weight I wouldn't work out in front of anyone, even family. I've slowly got over that and although I don't love it I will now go…
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Help Challange me - will do 1 mile for every comment.
I set myself this challenge on Facebook last week, I asked my friends to like and comment on my status and for every one that did in that week I would swim, walk, run or cycle 1 mile the following week. I ended up with 30 comments/likes and 4 days in I have already done 24 of the 30 miles - so next time I need a harder…
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How should I wake up my boyfriend today?
We have things to do today, including visiting his mum who's birthday it is, cleaning the house in preparation for our landlord coming round tomorrow and cooking a roast chicken dinner that we've been looking forward to for weeks. He starts work at 5pm. He knew all of this....but still chose to stay up playing COD until…
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Giving up 'diet' drinks.
Drinks are probably the main area I struggle with on my diet. I know drinks full of sweeteners and crap are bad for me, but I just can't bring myself to drink calories - when you are on 1200 - 1500 calories a day as I have been for the last 4 years, sitting and drinking a nice glass of fresh orange juice at 150 cals is…
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For runners who take smart phones..
..where the heck do you put it? I got a Samsung Galaxy SII recently and was excited that I'd finally be able to use all the fancy apps and GPS thingies to track my runs - but quickly realised that the phone wouldn't fit in any of the back pockets on my 3 pairs of running tights as they are far too small, I eventually…
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The Biggest Loser Australia?
Is any one else following this show? If not you should be, it's easily the best version from all the countries I know of that do it. It airs 4 nights a week for around 3 months so plenty of time to get to know the contestants and get motivated by them. The trainers are great, the host is great, the contestants are always…
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Always battered and bruised!
In the last six months or so I have noticed I am always covered in bruises and any little cuts etc I get take a really long time to heal - the bruises appear out of nowhere, it's not even like I need to bang myself hard or anything (I am clumsy, always have been...so I am sure I am getting them from tiny knocks etc but…
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What are the best options for a Graze Box?
I have been wanting to try Graze boxes for a while now so was pleased to see an offer come up on Groupon, you can get 4 boxes for just £5 - so when better to give it a try? I had a look through the food options and selected some that I think look nice, but a lot of it is not food I am too familiar with - those who have had…
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What's in your fridge (with photos)
I thought it might be interesting to see what everyone's fridges look like - not only to see what people have in there to get ideas from, but also because I think it will be interesting to see the different sizes of fridges as I know that different countries have hugely different 'normal' sized fridges! Here's the trick…
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UK friends - watch your sodium
Literally of course as we all know too much sodium is bad for you - but this thread is specifically to warn to pay close attention when adding foods from the database. Someone questioned how low my sodium was a few days ago and pointed out some of the things I was eating that are usually high in sodium were only showing…
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Where to start with weight/strength training?
I have decided it's time for me to add a lot more weight/strength training to my work out routine, I am a huge cardio fan and have always given that much more time and attention - but I have stopped losing weight now doing what I was doing so it's time to concentrate on building muscle and getting toned. I have no idea…
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Please critique my food diary
It is viewable to all. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/swaymyway I have been losing weight for around 3 and a half years now and I have been a member of MFP for around 2 months. I have to admit I have always mainly concentrated on calories alone - when I started tracking my food here I thought 'Uh Oh, this is where…
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What do you consider a plateau?
I am currently experiencing a massive plateau myself so any thread with plateau in the title grabs my attention and I head in there to see if I can learn any thing - and am usually surprised to discover that someone is complaining of not having lost any weight from any thing from a few DAYS to a few weeks. I don't know…
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Calorie Burn Envy?
Does any one else get a little green with envy when they see others logging much higher calories burns than they get? I know logically the reason I don't burn crazy calories is because I am already pretty small and am super fit so it's a good thing - but I still get that little 'waaah, not fair!!' moment when I see someone…
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Kettlebell Question
Hello all. Is 7.5kg kettlebell good for someone starting out? I am a 5ft tall female, 125lbs, very fit cardio wise but never had much to do with weights or strength training. Also would you say a kettlebell is a good idea for someone who is VERY clumsy and plans to use it in her living room? lol Thanks all :)
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Looking for Turbofire buddies
I just started doing it a week or so ago and wondered if any one else was doing it? I am at the end of my weight loss journey and lose at a snails pace (if at all) so not expecting to lose lots of pounds, but hoping to lose inches and tone up in time for my holidays at the end of June. Feel free to add me as a friend…
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Running and needing the loo!
TMI thread so don't read on if you don't want to discuss toilet habits :P Sometimes when I run I get the most intense stomach cramps, the type you get when you really need the toilet, and sure enough as soon as I get home the first thing I have to do is run upstairs and use the bathroom. I have cut so many runs short or…
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Does Tea count towards water consumption?
I am not great at consuming my recommended amount of daily water, though I have been trying very hard the last few weeks. I was just wondering though if tea possibly counts as well? I drink tea (decaf with a drizzle of semi skimmed milk) like it's going out of fashion so if it did count I would easily be getting my daily…
