J4CKO's midle aged spread...
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Lost my middle age fat over the summer but only couple minutes faster sprint triathlon but improved 20 places to 49 out of 160. 15 minutes. Off the pace
Somebody 60 years got 5th place , - I'm 46
Somebody 60 years got 5th place , - I'm 46
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heres when we realise its not a short term x period diet - but dietry lifestyle choice. longterm fluctautions of a a few lbs + or minus is of no concern aslong as the addeed weight is accounted for safely. and healthy body functions are not ecesively affected. imo
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Some people are predisposed to particular activities though
Take the Olympic tri which was 3/4 thro as we started - there were bodies there simply psychologically more adept, I doubt I could ever get on terms
Take the Olympic tri which was 3/4 thro as we started - there were bodies there simply psychologically more adept, I doubt I could ever get on terms
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I noticed a few people haven't logged on MFP for a while. I've managed to do it every day and have lost 13lbs to date Another 8lb to go and I'll be happy.
My waist has gone from 38" to 34". My next challenge will be to give up smoking, again ....
My waist has gone from 38" to 34". My next challenge will be to give up smoking, again ....
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Not so much middle aged spread but sitting at a desk related fatness has made me get up and go to the gym for the past 2 weeks. I've really enjoyed it and it has helped me deal with a mild bout of depression I've had for the past month or so.
Haven't tracked my weight at all to be honest but I certainly feel better for it.
Haven't tracked my weight at all to be honest but I certainly feel better for it.
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Still not totally recovered from my calve muscle injury, but have tried to eat sensibly. Went to the docs for a checkup and found that I'm still 14.5 stone. So pretty happy about that. Good point of reference for my football which I start again in the next couple of weeks
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So after two trips to the states, forgot all about it ! put it back on, back with it now, peaked at 17.6 after Christmas, back at 16.12, aiming for 15. Been pretty good all week, couple of treats tonight then back to it, permanently. Partly may have been down to feeling crap from an underachieve Thyroid, which is now treated.
Doing more cycling and have started Krav Maga, which has made me realise that cycling is one thing but some of the stuff we have to do for Krav Maga is hard, turns me into a wheezing blob.
Doing more cycling and have started Krav Maga, which has made me realise that cycling is one thing but some of the stuff we have to do for Krav Maga is hard, turns me into a wheezing blob.
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I'm having a run of minor ailments again which is annoying. Exercising plenty in general though and I hover at 11.25 stone whatever I do.
Hurt my back twice recently lifting pretty heavy weights; oops.
Hurt my back twice recently lifting pretty heavy weights; oops.
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It's not always best to lift over your ability as it results in injuries
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Squatting 10x100kgs (deep squats), benching 10 x80, 25 pull-ups, etc. Nothing spectacular but I'm not exactly massive.
The aim is always a balanced approach; must be strong but also fast - sub 6 minute mile over 5k. My main thing is bodyweight lifting; I do all sorts of funny gymnastic stuff like a flag, planche, free standing handstand press ups, front lever, etc.
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Just finishing a dry January tonight,
Which has meant i have lost just under 1/2 a stone to my current weight (13.3/4) - after a pretty chubby Xmas period
In training for a half marathon in march, so every little helps
Will be doing the park run tomorrow and a 6 miler on Sunday
Which has meant i have lost just under 1/2 a stone to my current weight (13.3/4) - after a pretty chubby Xmas period
In training for a half marathon in march, so every little helps
Will be doing the park run tomorrow and a 6 miler on Sunday
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Got a turbo trainer (Kurt Kinetic Road Machine) last week and got a few of the Sufferfest videos. Not the same as being out riding but makes for a damn hard workout. Must have been around 0 degrees outside last night but I was steaming in the garage.
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I think we need a Scoobynet team in one of the Tough Mudder challenges. Shouldn't be any shortage of people volunteering going by all the hard-men fitness freaks on here...
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I think they are a brilliant idea tbh - good fun and a great way to start the weekend
and if we are feeling mean we make all the kids do it too -- lol
your local one looks pretty cool too - all on trail paths etc
18 mins would put you in the top 2 or 3 on ours - (but we have a very steep hill)
I struggle to get under 26mins
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Wow you guys love your running, i'm old and knackerd and can't do much running as my left knee swells up so I march instead, but i've piled on a few kilos in the last 10 months due to pulled ligaments in my ankle, which is almost good again, so i'll be back on it when the weather gets better, dog's not going to like me when I start the 10km every day, he's pilled a few pounds on too, got to look good on the beach in the summer.
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I've been training since I was 16 so form is pretty good but I've stepped up the weights a bit mainly because it's been too grim outside to do much else!
Squatting 10x100kgs (deep squats), benching 10 x80, 25 pull-ups, etc. Nothing spectacular but I'm not exactly massive.
The aim is always a balanced approach; must be strong but also fast - sub 6 minute mile over 5k. My main thing is bodyweight lifting; I do all sorts of funny gymnastic stuff like a flag, planche, free standing handstand press ups, front lever, etc.
Squatting 10x100kgs (deep squats), benching 10 x80, 25 pull-ups, etc. Nothing spectacular but I'm not exactly massive.
The aim is always a balanced approach; must be strong but also fast - sub 6 minute mile over 5k. My main thing is bodyweight lifting; I do all sorts of funny gymnastic stuff like a flag, planche, free standing handstand press ups, front lever, etc.
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I surf a lot and a lot of board paddling puts a lot of pressure on your lower/mid back. I think it's all a bit tight; I need a proper sadistic sports massage I think.
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