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Got what I think is sciatica, again.
Really painful to stand up straight or walk around.
Not sure what you're supposed to do about it, apart from take painkillers and take it easy.
Can't believe my half term's gonna be ruined by this.
Really painful to stand up straight or walk around.
Not sure what you're supposed to do about it, apart from take painkillers and take it easy.
Can't believe my half term's gonna be ruined by this.
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Did 4 miles yesterday (the first 1.5miles inside the armed services time), played football tonight and then jogged home afterwards. Unfortunately, now I've got major pain in the arch of my left foot. It's been there on and off for the last week or so and it's not gone away. First instincts is it's a Calcaneal Spur, or possibly Plantar Fasciitis. It feels more like the first from doing the pressure tests on my foot, but I'm no doctor so if I can't clear it up with ice, then I'm gonna have to go to the GP 
I think the sciatica is gone. 
Much faster than last time.
My family might be getting an exercise bike soon, quite excited about that... a very easy way to keep fit.
Much faster than last time.
My family might be getting an exercise bike soon, quite excited about that... a very easy way to keep fit.
3-4 decent cardio sessions a week and cutting out most of the excess from your diet, and you'd probably have it nailed mate. If you were to do an extra 30 minutes on the cross-trainer, every two days and football on a Sunday, that's probably all you'd need. And a few high-intensity sets of skipping thrown in for good measure.
With the diet side of things, a lot of people get into the mindset where it's all or nothing and they deprive themselves of all the things they like. Anybody who goes into a diet with that attitude will last a matter of weeks with it. Just cut out the excessively bad stuff and you'll be sound. I reckon your metabolism should already be high enough that you'd just need to eat slightly more balanced and add a little bit of cardio to your regime and your body fat percentage will go down like a fat b*tch on the pie man.
I did another 4.5 mile run today. Weighed myself and I'm now 13 and a half stone. I am f*cking stoked with that. This year I have now shed 50lbs all in all and I'm just over 10 weeks as a non-smoker. In the same 10 weeks, I've managed to get myself from not being able to run 2 minutes without having to stop and walk, to being able to do 10k again. I look and feel better than I've done in years too, so I feel really happy with it all today.
With the diet side of things, a lot of people get into the mindset where it's all or nothing and they deprive themselves of all the things they like. Anybody who goes into a diet with that attitude will last a matter of weeks with it. Just cut out the excessively bad stuff and you'll be sound. I reckon your metabolism should already be high enough that you'd just need to eat slightly more balanced and add a little bit of cardio to your regime and your body fat percentage will go down like a fat b*tch on the pie man.
I did another 4.5 mile run today. Weighed myself and I'm now 13 and a half stone. I am f*cking stoked with that. This year I have now shed 50lbs all in all and I'm just over 10 weeks as a non-smoker. In the same 10 weeks, I've managed to get myself from not being able to run 2 minutes without having to stop and walk, to being able to do 10k again. I look and feel better than I've done in years too, so I feel really happy with it all today.
Quote: farmer_jack
Cheers, squire.
I still get the odd craving for a cigarette, but they're few and far between now. Diet wise, I'm even less strict than I was at the start. For example, my lunch today consisted oftwo chicken, bacon, cheese, and tomato paninis - with a bit of mayo. F*ck all this calorie counting, low-carb and Cambridge diet b*ll*cks.
In fact, f*ck small portions too. I have massive plates of curry, bolognese, shepherd's pie, roast dinners, mashed spuds and fish and I'm still loosing weight. It frustrates me when I see people desperate to lose weight, resorting to starving themselves, or depriving themselves of every last item of food they used to enjoy. If they torture themselves, they're only going to give up again in a couple weeks when they inevitably fall off the wagon.
When I was at my heaviest, I was pretty damn good at avoiding having my picture taken. Unfortunately, one or two sneaked through, so I've put together a little before and after image of myself to prove that if there's anybody else reading this who's not happy with their weight, it really can be done.
The photo in the middle, is an extremely ugly and un-flattering image of myself, at my neice's christening, circa June 2008. The outside image is me, as of about 20 minutes ago. Also 50 lbs lighter. It still pains me to post that picture as it shows just how f*cking disgusting I had become, but f*ck it, here it is.
Bloody hell 13.5 stone, that's astounding. Cracking progress that, mate. Really good.
Cheers, squire.
I still get the odd craving for a cigarette, but they're few and far between now. Diet wise, I'm even less strict than I was at the start. For example, my lunch today consisted oftwo chicken, bacon, cheese, and tomato paninis - with a bit of mayo. F*ck all this calorie counting, low-carb and Cambridge diet b*ll*cks.
In fact, f*ck small portions too. I have massive plates of curry, bolognese, shepherd's pie, roast dinners, mashed spuds and fish and I'm still loosing weight. It frustrates me when I see people desperate to lose weight, resorting to starving themselves, or depriving themselves of every last item of food they used to enjoy. If they torture themselves, they're only going to give up again in a couple weeks when they inevitably fall off the wagon.
When I was at my heaviest, I was pretty damn good at avoiding having my picture taken. Unfortunately, one or two sneaked through, so I've put together a little before and after image of myself to prove that if there's anybody else reading this who's not happy with their weight, it really can be done.
The photo in the middle, is an extremely ugly and un-flattering image of myself, at my neice's christening, circa June 2008. The outside image is me, as of about 20 minutes ago. Also 50 lbs lighter. It still pains me to post that picture as it shows just how f*cking disgusting I had become, but f*ck it, here it is.
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Excellent work mate, some proper determination and commitment there. I'm also 13.5st at the moment, so a man of your height and broadness will look f*cking pumped up at that type of weight
3-4 decent cardio sessions a week and cutting out most of the excess from your diet, and you'd probably have it nailed mate. If you were to do an extra 30 minutes on the cross-trainer, every two days and football on a Sunday, that's probably all you'd need. And a few high-intensity sets of skipping thrown in for good measure.
With the diet side of things, a lot of people get into the mindset where it's all or nothing and they deprive themselves of all the things they like. Anybody who goes into a diet with that attitude will last a matter of weeks with it. Just cut out the excessively bad stuff and you'll be sound. I reckon your metabolism should already be high enough that you'd just need to eat slightly more balanced and add a little bit of cardio to your regime and your body fat percentage will go down like a fat b*tch on the pie man.
I did another 4.5 mile run today. Weighed myself and I'm now 13 and a half stone. I am f*cking stoked with that. This year I have now shed 50lbs all in all and I'm just over 10 weeks as a non-smoker. In the same 10 weeks, I've managed to get myself from not being able to run 2 minutes without having to stop and walk, to being able to do 10k again. I look and feel better than I've done in years too, so I feel really happy with it all today.
Excellent work mate, some proper determination and commitment there. I'm also 13.5st at the moment, so a man of your height and broadness will look f*cking pumped up at that type of weight
Wow, Jamie, that's good going! Just goes to show what will power and determination can do! You're looking good! (I don't mean that in a creepy way, as i am a married lady 
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Sarah xx
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Jamie i'm still amazed at your progress. It's absolutely astonishing what you've achieved in 4-5 months. Best of luck when it comes to maintaining it
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12k/7.4 mile lap of the town. I must admit, my preparation for this was awful. Got in from town last night at 3am, got up at 12 and had just 1 glass of water and a bowl of cereal before going out this afternoon. By the fourth mile I was starting to get a little deyhydrated, but I dug deep and nailed the distance in 1hr 15.
Great little circuit that, 1st mile and a 1/2 is solid uphill, so by the time I got up there I was already about ready to pack it in.
Great little circuit that, 1st mile and a 1/2 is solid uphill, so by the time I got up there I was already about ready to pack it in.
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Just realised I haven't posted an updated image for a while, so here one is:
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Not been at the gym for 4 days for one reason or another; back down there tomorrow though for biceps and triceps and a decent cardio workout.
Not been at the gym for 4 days for one reason or another; back down there tomorrow though for biceps and triceps and a decent cardio workout.
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STOP WORKING OUT YOUR NECK MUSCLES CHAP.
Just realised I haven't posted an updated image for a while, so here one is:
Not been at the gym for 4 days for one reason or another; back down there tomorrow though for biceps and triceps and a decent cardio workout.
STOP WORKING OUT YOUR NECK MUSCLES CHAP.
Quote: ApologeticSquirrel
Thank you!!!
I tell him to leave off the shoulders and neck all the time....But he doesn't listen to his little wifey !
Sarah xx
Quote: farmer_jackJust realised I haven't posted an updated image for a while, so here one is:
Not been at the gym for 4 days for one reason or another; back down there tomorrow though for biceps and triceps and a decent cardio workout.
STOP WORKING OUT YOUR NECK MUSCLES CHAP.
Thank you!!!
I tell him to leave off the shoulders and neck all the time....But he doesn't listen to his little wifey
!Sarah xx
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Quote: Paddy_Irishman
If you're concentrating on weight loss, any amount of exercise is going to be beneficial. Personally, I'd only bother with paying out gym fees if I was looking to pack on some muscle. Anything else can be done under your own steam, for a fraction of the cost.
All you need is a pair of running shoes, some free weights, a balanced diet and a positive attitude.
I know a lot of people don't like jogging, especially on the roads, but there is no better exercise for weight loss. It's simply a case of weighing up whether you dislike running more than you dislike being overweight.
In my opinion http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30 is the best place to start. If you're not used to running, the step ups can seem hard at first, but anyone could do that if they really wanted too.
does it matter when you go to the gym? I've been told that you should do a day on/day off but with my work hours I could probably only do friday evening, saturday morning and sunday morning. I'm mostly looking to lose weight so I do mostly cardio, but I do a few weights too.
If you're concentrating on weight loss, any amount of exercise is going to be beneficial. Personally, I'd only bother with paying out gym fees if I was looking to pack on some muscle. Anything else can be done under your own steam, for a fraction of the cost.
All you need is a pair of running shoes, some free weights, a balanced diet and a positive attitude.
I know a lot of people don't like jogging, especially on the roads, but there is no better exercise for weight loss. It's simply a case of weighing up whether you dislike running more than you dislike being overweight.
In my opinion http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/news/article.asp?UAN=30 is the best place to start. If you're not used to running, the step ups can seem hard at first, but anyone could do that if they really wanted too.
Have you considered custom orthotics, or a new pair of running shoes? It'd be a bit more expensive, but in some shops they'll put you on a treadmill first and get the measure of your running gait before helping you find the right pair of shoes.
In a lot of cases, the shin pain is where your calf muscle is expanding into the gap between your fibula and tibia. A good way to remedy this is calf raises, but ultimately, if other forms of cardio are easier for you then it's all good.
In a lot of cases, the shin pain is where your calf muscle is expanding into the gap between your fibula and tibia. A good way to remedy this is calf raises, but ultimately, if other forms of cardio are easier for you then it's all good.
I aim to misbehave
I think I'd rather run in my socks than try and buy a pair of runners and be told "Right, up on the treadmill til we all watch you run!" 
I would like to build a bit of muscle as well as the cardio so I think the plan I'm on (was on, havent been in about 6 months due to college/unemployment/employment)
Definately going back this weekend. If I dont start back soon I never will. Time to turn this 17.5 stone into 17.5 large pebbles
I would like to build a bit of muscle as well as the cardio so I think the plan I'm on (was on, havent been in about 6 months due to college/unemployment/employment)
Definately going back this weekend. If I dont start back soon I never will. Time to turn this 17.5 stone into 17.5 large pebbles
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