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Carbs and running
Apologies if this has been covered. I've recently started running again after a long injury forced break. Had only just got up to 5k (~3 miles) when I hurt my hip so we're not talking great distances. My question is about fuel. I'm trying to lose weight by calorie counting and avoiding starchy carbs. All works fine until I…
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Probiotic recommendations? (UK)
Hi all, I've had IBS for about 20 years and I honestly thought that taking up running/Zumba etc would sort out most of my digestive pyrotechnics. 8 weeks in and if anything it's slightly worse. Plus I'm suffering with recurring thrush atm. yuck. So want to try the probiotics route. I have quite a lot of prebiotics in my…
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My first real NSV
Having lost about a stone already I bought a dress back in April and when I got it home to try on it didn't just 'not fit' - the zip was about 6 inches apart. I honestly thought that even if I lost another 3 stone I'd NEVER be able to do up that zip. I couldn't bring myself to take it back - felt like such a failure. Did…
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Running newbie - sore hip
I'm following a plan from a book 'Running made easy' and am up to running for 8 mins, walking for 2 mins, then repeat twice - making 30 minutes total. I'm 38, 5'7" and 157 lbs. I got new running shoes for over-pronators, I take a joint supplement for runners and I use the 'In for 3, out for 2' breathing pattern recommended…
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Late exercise - when to eat?
Going to a fitness class tonight with a friend. It's from 8 to 9pm. I go to bed at 9:30 (young children) so don't want to eat too much after the class. Was thinking I'd have a big lunch then have peanut butter on toast at 5:30 and then a little something when I get home like greek yoghurt with honey??? Bit clueless…
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Good Zumba class in Ealing/W. Ealing/Hanwell?
Hi, I'm wanting to try this Zumba malarkey and luckily there are loads of classes near me - so many I don't know where to start! Anyone in the area who can recommend a good one?
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38 yo with another 20 lbs to go - in London
Hi everyone, Wanted to introduce myself. Joined about a year ago - did really well and then got sidetracked. Back on it now but it's very slow progress... Have 2 boys (almost 4 and not quite 2) and work part-time so mostly knackered and constantly surrounded by very yummy left-overs! I do plan to start running soon but…
