Another weights session today, just 40 minutes, but there was no hanging about, just got right after it 
Losing weight/fitness thread
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Bazz
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I can hear it chucking it down outside, hopefully that gets rid of the ice and I can start again properly tomorrow.
PaulMdj
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Same forecast for up here, temp meant to be 10 degrees on tuesday!
Bazz
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Crazy isn't it. I'll be back in shorts and t-shirt. I had leggings and base layer on last week.Same forecast for up here, temp meant to be 10 degrees on tuesday!
PaulMdj
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Been keeping an eye on it for next weekend, 9-10 for next 2 days then settles around 6-7 for rest of week, I’ll take that for Jan.
Don’t fancy doing the 1/2 Marathon in too many layers.
SteveW86
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Week 1 down of healthy eating/gym etc. food was 90% good, 3 gym sessions last week, would have ideally liked 4 but nevermind.
Not jumped on the scales yet but can feel a difference.
Onwards
Not jumped on the scales yet but can feel a difference.
Onwards
Aztecs27
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Went down to the new JD Gym that opened recently. We got two months membership for £28 quid or something, so I thought why not....1st time I've been as really 1st chance I've had (even though it's been open nearly a month!)....Sat night at 8pm - more people in there than I predicted, but was still pretty quiet. Lovely gym too.
Didn't push it as didn't want to end up not being able to move on Sunday, but nice little shoulder and core workout. Was all going swimmingly until I left, got to the car and realised I'd left my car keys on the treadmill after my warm up... No problem, thought I, I'll pop back in and grab them as I'm sure they're still there.
Only, there's a time delay in letting anyone back in (presumably for security or some such reason) - so there's me, stood in the lobby for 10 mins like a lemon until I could generate a new QR code to be let in.
Didn't push it as didn't want to end up not being able to move on Sunday, but nice little shoulder and core workout. Was all going swimmingly until I left, got to the car and realised I'd left my car keys on the treadmill after my warm up... No problem, thought I, I'll pop back in and grab them as I'm sure they're still there.
Only, there's a time delay in letting anyone back in (presumably for security or some such reason) - so there's me, stood in the lobby for 10 mins like a lemon until I could generate a new QR code to be let in.
Aztecs27
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I'm down about 4lbs in the last week, which I'm happy with after eating much better and getting some proper exercise in (aside from walking the dogs each day)....
yet I had the 1st migraine I've had in forever last night...and felt a bit groggy all week. I wonder whether it's my body adjusting to actually being "better" - but I've certainly not felt better or had more energy etc (that I've noticed at least)
PaulMdj
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Why fluids are you drinking?
Aztecs27
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I have a singular coffee most mornings (made with fresh beans at home)
then mostly water (at least 2 litres) and I've started drinking electrolytes once a day too as I'm prone to headaches/dehydration.
I'm wondering whether tiredness and not having an electrolyte drink post-gym (as I felt fine - usually I can tell if I'm dehydrating) ended up being a delayed reaction/migraine yesterday.
I'll occasionally have a sugar-free soft drink too (specifically Pepsi max cherry) but that's like a once or twice a month thing.
PaulMdj
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My wife suffered badly with them and they seem to occurr when she gets dehydrated, hopefully it was no more than a delayed reaction for you or as you’ve upped your activities again you need to increase your water intake.
PaulMdj
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3 sessions this week, all steady/casual 5K’s to stay loose for sunday, first one today, nice to be out in shorts and 1 top.
Aztecs27
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Yea, hopefully! Doesn't help that I stay up later than I should - definitely need to be better with my sleep.
Was going to swim today but sacked it off as a precaution, back to it tomorrow!
Paperboy
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So had my first weigh in at the gym, since starting the gyms 6 week Fat loss program they run every year in January. The people who put in for it are put into teams each lead by one of the coach's. So I was pleasantly surprised to have dropped 4kg in the week, I'm assuming a lot is water but 1.5% Body Fat reduction. Started at 103kg hoping if I can get to 95kg will be a solid effort any more a massive bonus.
Last year I lost 13kg in 8 weeks doing it, although they've simplified and shortened it this year. All about building habits and then sticking to them afterwards.
Last year I lost 13kg in 8 weeks doing it, although they've simplified and shortened it this year. All about building habits and then sticking to them afterwards.
Marshy77
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Someone send a massive kick up the rear please!! Need to break the works been mental so can't be bothered mentality!!!
Out last night while youngest was at Cubs, run cut short at 3.2 miles as my legs just wouldn’t work, goodness knows what was up there.
Up at 4 this morning and away out again at 04:55, going along great until mile 5 when my hamstring was in agony and basically had to stop and walk the last 2 miles home
Just can’t get going for one reason or another at the moment.
Up at 4 this morning and away out again at 04:55, going along great until mile 5 when my hamstring was in agony and basically had to stop and walk the last 2 miles home
Just can’t get going for one reason or another at the moment.
Lucifer MorningStar
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How’s the Hamstring in general. Could be several reasons for that, tight glutes, tight lower back etc. it was always explained to me often hamstring pain is often caused by other weaknesses. When I had an issue with mine years ago turned out to be originating from having tight hip flexors causing over exertion in the hammies. That’s why I now focus on specific strength and stretch exercises for my hip flexors. Not saying that’s the cause of yours it could well just be the hamstring but could be worth looking into where the imbalance is that’s causing it.Out last night while youngest was at Cubs, run cut short at 3.2 miles as my legs just wouldn’t work, goodness knows what was up there.
Up at 4 this morning and away out again at 04:55, going along great until mile 5 when my hamstring was in agony and basically had to stop and walk the last 2 miles home
Just can’t get going for one reason or another at the moment.
As for my own fitness it’s taken a kicking I’ve not trained for 5 days now, this bug has done so much damage in that time to the progress of been making. I can’t even go for a pee without needing a sit down
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Aztecs27
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Took the plunge and "joined" the leisure centre on their "swim only" membership. I wasn't willing to financially commit to 12 months on a £24.50 a month DD just in case circumstances change and I can't use it - so instead, I'm paying over the odds a bit (£34 a month) on a rolling contract - but it means I've got a bit of extra flexibility in terms of whether I carry on or not. I'd hope that I would, but if we need to cut out expenses for cost of living reasons or anything like that, then I can do so. I only have to go 7 times in a month to "break even" (it's £5 a swim to pay as you go), which I should easily smash each month as my plan is to do 3 times a week most weeks once my body can hack it 
50 more lengths/1250m today. Aim is to get up to 1500m in my 30min swims which will be a tough ask, but gives me something to work towards.
Would be great to keep going into the summer as they have an outdoor Lido, which is great, so would be lovely for some summer swims.
50 more lengths/1250m today. Aim is to get up to 1500m in my 30min swims which will be a tough ask, but gives me something to work towards.
Would be great to keep going into the summer as they have an outdoor Lido, which is great, so would be lovely for some summer swims.
Never had an issue before, but my right groin has been painful recently and now the hamstring, the consensus online is to keep on going, just at a slower pace, might get a set of compression shorts and see if they help.How’s the Hamstring in general. Could be several reasons for that, tight glutes, tight lower back etc. it was always explained to me often hamstring pain is often caused by other weaknesses. When I had an issue with mine years ago turned out to be originating from having tight hip flexors causing over exertion in the hammies. That’s why I now focus on specific strength and stretch exercises for my hip flexors. Not saying that’s the cause of yours it could well just be the hamstring but could be worth looking into where the imbalance is that’s causing it.
As for my own fitness it’s taken a kicking I’ve not trained for 5 days now, this bug has done so much damage in that time to the progress of been making. I can’t even go for a pee without needing a sit down
Lucifer MorningStar
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Sounds very similar to mine the a tight/painful groin (hip flexor) can lead to the hamstring over working to compensate. Make sure your stretching the groin and doing some light strengthening exercises for it and warm that area up properly before runs or it’ll put you out for a while.
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