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Week 13 – Update
Read more: Week 13 – UpdateDay 91 End of Week Thirteen – 20th October1.8kg (4 lbs) weight loss Total weight loss, to date17.8kg (39.3 lbs / 2st 11.3lbs) Which is a loss of 16.2% of my starting body weight Yesterday was a busy day… 60 minutes being tortured at the hands of Sports Masseur Andy plus 2 hrs 45 mins […]
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ParkRun #2
Read more: ParkRun #2ParkRun…Yes, it really did happen, again! Some time ago Coach Ken sent me a PPL (push pull leg) workout plan for my gym work with gym exercise scheduled every day of the week except for Saturday. Nope, Saturday was not to be a “day off”… it simply said… … and so, last week, I did […]
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The Morning after Leg Day
Read more: The Morning after Leg DayYesterday evening was lower body/leg day with Matty the PT. Following a 7 minute warm up on the treadmill it was into the, now familiar, dumbbell walking lunges and SkiErg supersets. Then into squats and kettlebell pull-ups. Next up was the dreaded Sled Push, also known as the Prowler Push. This always wipes me out. […]
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Crispy Chicken in a Zingy Honey-Lemon Chilli Glaze
Read more: Crispy Chicken in a Zingy Honey-Lemon Chilli GlazeThis evening it’s another new Scott Baptie Food for Fitness Recipe, taking his Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Tenders to a whole new level. Chicken breasts, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, chilli flakes, mixed herbs, salt and pepper are all you need for this zingy dish. Slice the chicken in chunky strips, dip in […]
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3 Stone Milestone
Read more: 3 Stone MilestoneDay 98 and I’ve reached the 3 Stone Milestone! And the consistency continues… The first stone (6.35kg) milestone was reached on day 31, the second stone 36 days later on day 67. And now on day 98 just another 31 days to lose another stone and reach the 3 Stone (19.1kg) Milestone. I’ve Got This!
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Week 14 – Update
Read more: Week 14 – UpdateDay 98 End of Week Fourteen – 27th October0.9kg (2 lbs) weight loss Total weight loss, to date18.7kg (41.2 lbs / 3st) Which is a loss of 17.0% of my starting body weight So first things first…Today is another milestone on this journey of mine… 3 stone (17.0% of my July 21st body weight) now confined to […]
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BP Optimal
Read more: BP OptimalOne of the many interesting metrics I’ve been tracking since the start has been Blood Pressure. Whilst I’ve never been on any BP meds, it was often teetering on the higher end of the scale where you’d need to keep an eye on it. Over the weeks it has been decreasing steadily. I’m using the […]
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ParkRun #3
Read more: ParkRun #3It’s 0835 and I’m sitting in my car at the Blackpool Sports Centre car park, making good use of the heated seats and keeping warm before it’s time to head over to the Stanley Park clock tower and the start of my third ParkRun event. 0845 and it’s the now familiar walk towards the assembly […]
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Mexican Carne Con Chilli
Read more: Mexican Carne Con ChilliHere we are again with another new high protein slow cooker recipe from Scott Baptie Food for Fitness. Just 328 calories, 46g protein, 18g carbs, 8g fat per serving. The house smelt amazing when I returned home from the gym whilst this was still cooking. Chopped onion, garlic cloves, smoked chilli paste, chilli powder, cumin, […]
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Hyperextension Exercises
Read more: Hyperextension ExercisesHyperextension exercises are a crucial component of strength training and fitness routines, focusing on the extension of the spine to enhance overall core stability and posterior chain strength. This category of exercises primarily targets the muscles along the back of the body, including the lower back, glutes, hamstrings, and even the muscles surrounding the spine.
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