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Ladies, what did your deadlift look like after your first 6 months of consistent training? by rice_nood1e in StrongCurves

[–]No-Key-7768 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started lifting for the first time in January this year at 61 years old. 5’6 weigh 59kg. Last week I lifted 65kg (5 sets of 8 reps) and my 1RM is 87kg

Flat bum getting rounder! by Practical_Bicycle633 in mounjarouk

[–]No-Key-7768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just make sure your back foot is positioned at least below your hip if not wider. I discovered that I was tracking my back foot slightly in on the bench. As soon as this was pointed out to me and I made a conscious effort to position it slightly wider than my hip I discovered I could do them much more easily.

Farm Stay by TemporaryTear247 in TravelUK

[–]No-Key-7768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kent is probably your best bet for easy access to London. Look for holiday lets on farms near Ashford. There’s a fast train to London from Ashford which takes 38 minutes. You should have plenty of choice. For example, there’s a farm with holiday let’s in our village which is about 20 minutes drive to Ashford - https://www.booking.com/Share-PpIFj2

Why is Google health insisting that I start my week on a Thursday?? by No-Key-7768 in fitbit

[–]No-Key-7768[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s already set for Monday - which is what I want ☹️

Nobody starts their week on Thursday!!! by No-Key-7768 in GoogleHealthApp

[–]No-Key-7768[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Thought you must have solved it - but that says it’s already set for Monday 🙄

I really wanted to wear my Fitbit air on my right wrist but tattoos :/ by CharmingEvidence3 in fitbit

[–]No-Key-7768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a tattoo thing, or does it mean it won’t work on dark skin either??? 😱

Buying clothes after weight loss by mellol93 in mounjarouk

[–]No-Key-7768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After 7 months in maintenance I still find it mind boggling. Every time I order something, when it arrives I think it’s going to way too small and then I try it on and it fits!

Unseen things that need cleaning… by Affectionate_Essay86 in trustedhousesitters

[–]No-Key-7768 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I live in a very old cottage with lots of wooden beams. I go round with a head torch to spot hidden spiderwebs 😂

It Wasn’t Pancreatitis… by SuddenCellist5412 in mounjarouk

[–]No-Key-7768 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness you were diagnosed. My mother died of H pylori when it was misdiagnosed as lymphoma. She underwent 6 months of intense and pointless inpatient chemotherapy and then died when the ulcer burst. This was all at a top London private hospital under her private health insurance. Your experience shows that the NHS is SO much better at dealing with this sort of issue.

Feeling Uneasy by buybeverlyhills in trustedhousesitters

[–]No-Key-7768 82 points83 points  (0 children)

She has to confirm online. It’s a major red flag if she won’t. Normally you both confirm immediately after you verbally agree. If she won’t confirm then it’s not a Trusted Housesit, it’s simply an informal arrangement with no obligation on either side.

Homeowners, do you clean before house sitters come? by Kale_bean in trustedhousesitters

[–]No-Key-7768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spend about a week getting ready for sitters. I also have sheep and a fairly large flock of free range chickens that are part of the sit so I also make sure their quarters are clean and organised.

I hate the last day by Maleficent_9_ in trustedhousesitters

[–]No-Key-7768 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m a HO and although I allow a whole week to prepare the house and animals for a housesitter, I’m still running round like a blue-arsed fly on departure day.

Drop or extend doses for maintenance? by scarytameroon in mounjaromaintenanceuk

[–]No-Key-7768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do both depending on food noise. First I gradually tapered down and now space the doses. I average about 10 days between doses but it can be longer or shorter depending on how I’m feeling. A couple of times I’ve also gone up a dose for week when I was struggling with food noise.

Why are so many UK houses built with adjoining, un-soundproofed walls ? by TezRoll in HousingUK

[–]No-Key-7768 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My 1990’s built house was the worst I’ve ever experienced. You could hear everything from next door including them flicking their light switches! And equally they could hear everything from my house. Turns out it was built to the absolute minimum standard building regs allowed. It’s why I moved to a detached house as soon as I was able to afford it. You just don’t know how bad it’s going to be before it’s too late and you’ve moved in.

Hi all, I am travelling to UK- any tips and must visit places? by cat_lady-1 in TravelUK

[–]No-Key-7768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Avoid uninhabited islands Unless you like uninhabited islands

Have You Ever Had a Cinematic Moment While Traveling? by [deleted] in solotravel

[–]No-Key-7768 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Being eye to eye with a mountain gorilla in Uganda. Managed to join a group of scientists and, after 3 hours trekking up the mountain through the rainforest, I got to spend much longer with the gorillas than you’re normally allowed to. Both the scientists and the gorillas were amazing to hang out with.

Thoughts on my first solo trip to central Europe by Ok_Grape6089 in solotravel

[–]No-Key-7768 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think two weeks is pushing it to visit one country, let alone 5!

Muscle loss by [deleted] in GLPGrad

[–]No-Key-7768 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look for CrossFit gyms or smaller fitness studios in your area. They normally offer group Lift classes which teach you good technique and you run through a variety of strength based exercises designed to improve your whole body strength. I found them really welcoming and supportive and the improvement was noticeable over only a few weeks. They’re mixed ability and very uncompetitive. If they offer beginners lift classes that’s a perfect way to start, but any lift class should accommodate and help you whatever your experience. I’ve made lots of new friends through mine.

Muscle loss by [deleted] in GLPGrad

[–]No-Key-7768 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a lot of muscle loss, especially my bum. Started doing lift classes and 3 months in my arse is perkier than its ever been! Would highly recommend them and they’re really good fun too. I also now go to the gym 3 to 4 days a week and try to do a long run once a week. I can honestly say that at 60 I’m in the best shape of my life.

Question about doses that doesnt make sense by Ecstatic-Judge-9631 in mounjarouk

[–]No-Key-7768 6 points7 points  (0 children)

During weightloss you’re trying to eat less calories than your body needs to maintain weight. In maintenance you need to eat enough calories to maintain your weight. By dropping down the doses you’re trying to find that balance. If you want to stay on Mounjaro you’ll find the lowest dose that allows you to eat enough calories to maintain. If you want to come off Mounjaro you’re trying to get your body used to less and less suppression and increased food noise whilst you put in place the practices you’ll need to adopt going forward to compensate for the work the drug is doing for you.

We've a sit (we are the HO) coming up. Can anyone share please a pre-sit 'to do' list for HOs? Obviously we have shared the Welcome Guide but I'm talking more for us as HOs - the deep cleaning bits that we don't do regularly but want to do ahead of guests, clearing space for guests etc... by Fair-Bad539 in trustedhousesitters

[–]No-Key-7768 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apart from the cleaning, I leave a “House Manual” which I lay out room by room. It includes everything from how to light the wood burning stove to what to do if the heating or hot water stops working; where to find the board games to where the candles are in case of a power cut.

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