• Bar of the Day – 11 December
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    Bar of the Day – 11 December

    It’s time to reveal which Grenade protein bar is behind door number eleven on my Grenade Advent Calendar. It’s a Grenade Birthday Cake Protein Bar 20g Protein, 1.6g Sugar – packed into a 60g bar

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  • Mark’s Motivational Monday #5
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    Mark’s Motivational Monday #5

    You Can Have Results Or Excuses. Not Both.

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  • Bar of the Day – 12 December
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    Bar of the Day – 12 December

    It’s time to reveal which Grenade protein bar is behind door number twelve on my Grenade Advent Calendar. It’s a Grenade Fudged Up Protein Bar 20g Protein, 1.7g Sugar – packed into a 60g bar

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  • Bar of the Day – 13 December
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    Bar of the Day – 13 December

    It’s time to reveal which Grenade protein bar is behind door number thirteen on my Grenade Advent Calendar. It’s a Grenade Cookie Dough Protein Bar 21g Protein, 1.5g Sugar – packed into a 60g bar

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  • Bar of the Day – 14 December
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    Bar of the Day – 14 December

    It’s time to reveal which Grenade protein bar is behind door number fourteen on my Grenade Advent Calendar. It’s a Grenade Lemon Cheesecake Protein Bar 21g Protein, 1.8g Sugar – packed into a 60g bar

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  • Gait Analysis
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    Gait Analysis

    What is Gait Analysis? Gait analysis is the study of human walking patterns, involving the observation and measurement of various aspects of the gait cycle. It is conducted to assess how a person walks, identifying any abnormalities or inefficiencies in their movement. There are two main types: clinical, which involves visual observation and manual assessments by healthcare professionals, and instrumented, which employs technology such as motion capture systems and force plates to collect quantitative data on parameters like joint angles and ground reaction forces. The analysis helps in diagnosing and addressing issues related to walking, guiding interventions for rehabilitation, sports…

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  • Week 21 – Update
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    Week 21 – Update

    Day 147 End of Week Twenty One – 15 December1.3kg (2.9 lbs) weight loss Total weight loss, to date27.4kg (60.4 lbs / 4st 4.4lbs) That’s 24.9% of my starting body weightMuscle Mass and Fat Mass are stable at 75.7% and 20.3% respectively For the first time in over 25 years, I am now below 13 stone. Last Friday was the fourth week of my new routine. A 7am start in the gym for the JD Burn class, once again led by Matty the PT. But not just the one class! I stayed for the JD Abs class that followed on…

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  • ParkRun #7
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    ParkRun #7

    After two weeks away, some serious soul searching, some words of wisdom from Coach Ken, gait analysis, new running shoes and treadmill sessions… it’s good to be back at Stanley Park, walking the same route from the car park to the Clock Tower ParkRun assembly point. Dry, mild, blue skies – a lovely day for a ParkRun and the perfect day to return. After three good treadmill sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I went to Stanley Park with high hopes. Both calves supported with compression sleeves, just to be on the ultra safe side, we set off just after…

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  • Mark’s Motivational Monday #6
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    Mark’s Motivational Monday #6

    Don’t Look For Motivation. Find Your Why, Then No Excuses Will Come Between You And Your Goals

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  • Week 22 – Update
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    Week 22 – Update

    Day 154 End of Week Twenty Two – 22 December0.1kg (0.2lb) weight loss Total weight loss, to date27.5kg (60.6lb / 4st 4.6lb) That’s a reduction of 25.0% of my starting body weightMuscle Mass increased to 77.4% and Fat Mass decreased to 18.5%. Thats quite a big change, nearly 2%, since last week. Worth, perhaps noting, that last night I was out for a Christmas dinner with my best mate. Whilst choosing carefully from the menu, it still resulted in a pretty high calorie intake compared to my usual daily intake. FRIDAY – 15 December Another 7am start in the gym…

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