PHat PHighters?

[Tuscan Tart]

Jon C said:

Yep, I am game.

Gave up smoking, put 4 stone on, was assured it would only be temporary,

That was ten years ago ...

(mind you, I did substitute Dunhills for Walnut Whips on a 1:1 ratio)

Sounds familiar, put 3 stone on in 7 years, swapped the fags for twirls though.

I'm in

[Firkin Dogbolter]

dr.sickman said:

Phat Phighters

Count me in. Have shed since May/June last year 4st. Now lacking motivation so this should help.

[mechsympathy]

Mrs Fish said:

Not really, I am having problems with my left hip already Don't think I am cut out to be a proper runner

Hip problems in runners are often due to weak glutes not absorbing the impact as they should. It's probably worth having a physio check it out.

[EmmaP]

mechsympathy said:

Mrs Fish said:

Not really, I am having problems with my left hip already Don't think I am cut out to be a proper runner

Hip problems in runners are often due to weak glutes not absorbing the impact as they should. It's probably worth having a physio check it out.

Indeed. The leg press is your friend. Squats are excellent to but you need to be careful if you have knee issues. Make sure you stretch and cool down too at the end of a session. Hip problems are also connected to tight IT bands. This can have knock-on effect on calf muscles - tightness and cramping. Regular stretching and deep tissue massage can keep this in check. A physio will provide a proper diagnosis though.

[Mrs Fish]

EmmaP said:

Mrs Fish said:

Not really, I am having problems with my left hip already Don't think I am cut out to be a proper runner

What sort of problems MrsF? Are you perhaps doing too much too soon? Regular massage (deep tissue/sports) is very beneficial if you are putting in the miles. Make sure you have proper running shoes too which have sufficient shock-absorption. You can get assessed at Up and Running in Nottingham and fit you with the most suitable shoe for your running style.

sorry, but I've only just started, literally one session and I doubt I even did half a mile I think it stems from all the extra weight I have been carrying after two pregnancies. I'm hoping once the extra weight comes off then the hip will ease

[EmmaP]

Mrs Fish said:

sorry, but I've only just started, literally one session and I doubt I even did half a mile I think it stems from all the extra weight I have been carrying after two pregnancies. I'm hoping once the extra weight comes off then the hip will ease

I remember how my muscles ached after my first ever road run. Stick with it Lisa. Best give the hip a rest and take it steady as you are doing.

Did you warm up first?

[Mrs Fish]

EmmaP said:

Mrs Fish said:

sorry, but I've only just started, literally one session and I doubt I even did half a mile I think it stems from all the extra weight I have been carrying after two pregnancies. I'm hoping once the extra weight comes off then the hip will ease

I remember how my muscles ached after my first ever road run. Stick with it Lisa. Best give the hip a rest and take it steady as you are doing.

Did you warm up first?

I did, but prob not enough. My hip has been aching before I even did the run, for instance walking upstairs and going on our Cross Trainer, doesn't help carrying extra weight and then another two stone plus on top with the boys It's not paining me enough to do something serious about it yet... perhaps I should?

[EmmaP]

Yes you should MrsF. It might be also connected to posture. (You can tell I've had plenty of sports injuries and pains can't you? )

[BigWithey]

I'm in ....

[Mrs Fish]

I'll see how it goes, I have another run scheduled for tomorrow morning, I may make an appt with the docs, see what they say

[dazren]

Mrs Fish said:

I'll see how it goes, I have another run scheduled for tomorrow morning, I may make an appt with the docs, see what they say

If you're getting the hip problem from something low impact like a cross trainer. DO NOT GO RUNNING.

[EmmaP]

Daz is right. Running will only exacerbate the problem and lead to further injury and a prolonged recovery period.

[Mrs Fish]

But I'm all signed up for the Race for Life.. I'll go see what the doc suggests

[dr.sickman]

Oi! Seeing as you lot have nicked my name for this thinspirational thing of yours, I get to be chief resident quack.

This would necessitate examination of all the ladies with all of my tools. Stirrups, the plunger, the jabberjiggler and the nipplometer are all cleaned nightly, I guarantee it. Spit, lick and polish.

Fir the men, a simple confirmation of name is adequate. As you were, chaps.

[Silent1]

I'd be up for this, i lost 1.5st in march, so if i can carry on i wont be ending up looking like jabba the hut

[dr.sickman]

Silent1 said:

I'd be up for this, i lost 1.5st in march, so if i can carry on i wont be ending up looking like jabba the hut

You're more a C3PO if I may be so bold.

[Silent1]

dr.sickman said:

Silent1 said:

I'd be up for this, i lost 1.5st in march, so if i can carry on i wont be ending up looking like jabba the hut

You're more a C3PO if I may be so bold.

Watch it fatty, i'll be down your way stealing your prescription book.

[Cheeky Jim]

On the tracking of our weight loss....I'll have a word at work and see if one of the boys can knock us up a nice Flex application that we can all use.

Basically be a website that would allow us to input our data on a daily/weekly basis and then graph it for us and maybe show a top 10 or top 20 each week.

So, did we decide what measurements we want to track?

I'll start off and suggest:

Date, Weight, waist size, number of exercise sessions taken

what else would you want to track?

[riwiho]

This sounds good. I will keep my eye on the forum/e-mail as I could do with loosing the uni pounds I gained 4 years ago.

I dont think we need too much data to be collected: weight, waist measurement, date.

[littlegreenfairy]

missdiane said:

Mrs Fish said:

But I'm all signed up for the Race for Life.. I'll go see what the doc suggests

You can walk MrsF, you are doing this for someone else I presume not for yourself,
after the weekend we are having I am feeling inspirational to do it myself

You ok D?

Just mail me/prod on msn if there is anything you want to talk about.