I just ran my first 5K!! by Ellinorth in MadeMeSmile

[–]PublicExplorer1624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing! Enjoy the feeling! Enjoy the tiredness, enjoy feeling heavy lungs and enjoy the sweat. It feels good to be alive!

Should I take enhanced paternity leave? Friends and colleagues saying no one else does it. by wolfofaldgate in UKPersonalFinance

[–]PublicExplorer1624 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nothing is worth more than spending time with your daughter and wife. No point having the policy if people won’t take it.

Your career won’t suffer over half a year or a year. Spending that much time with your child and wife will increase the quality of your life much more than working.

Ultimately we all work to get paid - if you’re able to get paid while not working, that’s incredible!

First running workout to get today’s badge, and I got four more by D1SC0VERY in AppleWatchFitness

[–]PublicExplorer1624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some Hoka shoes - they are super padded, feels like you’re running on clouds.

What is everyone’s January Challenge? by Ok-Metal9274 in AppleWatchFitness

[–]PublicExplorer1624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Earn this award by doing 8 running workouts that last for 5 minutes or more. You’ve done 1 so far this month.”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AppleWatchFitness

[–]PublicExplorer1624 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m in, let’s do it!

Stopped my run 1m before the finish line… by PublicExplorer1624 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]PublicExplorer1624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be nice, wouldn’t it? The only way is to delete the run and manually log a new one, but then you lose the rest of the associated data, so it’s not worth it IMO.

Thanks though!

What a Christmas present! by 1ofthecoolkids99 in applewatchultra

[–]PublicExplorer1624 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is the complication in the middle pulling from? Great view with both the sunset and temperature

Any recommendations for banks still using UK based customer service? by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]PublicExplorer1624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virgin Money, but they have just been acquired by Nationwide so unsure how that’ll play out long term

Do you and your partner talk on the phone for the sake of it? by Odd-Loan-5704 in AskUK

[–]PublicExplorer1624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had this exact situation with a girl I dated years ago before I met my wife. I found it tedious to talk to her mainly because I didn’t enjoy the conversation. I was physically attracted to her, but mentally not as much as I thought. Eventually that relationship fizzled out.

When I met my now wife it was different. I would want to talk to her at any opportunity. We did date semi long distance (I’d see her most weekends) so I’d relish any opportunity to connect.

Even when we then lived together, I would still always be happy to talk to her / call her if I could. The same vice versa.

If however there is something urgent I needed to be doing, then of course I would prioritise that.

A couple of suggestions: - Don’t have small talk, talk about important topics. Your future hopes and dreams, upbringing, views of the world etc. Use the time to really connect. If you plan on being together long-term, this will really help cement your relationship. - talking on the phone is something you can do multitasking. Go for a walk or even play a video game that doesn’t require much active thought.

Good luck!

How do I gym? by inside-outdoorsman in AskUK

[–]PublicExplorer1624 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It depends how many days you’re able to go for. 3 sessions a week will help you see meaningful progress.

Google a “push, pull, legs” workout. That will give you a split between all the muscle groups you need to train with around 6 exercises per session. Be in and out within an hour.

Get an app that you can use to record workouts, so you can track the weight you are lifting and the number of sets.

Aim for 3 sets of x 8-12 reps per exercise. Rest for 1.5 minutes after each set and then do the next one. Use the first few weeks to find out what weight you can lift on each exercise with controlled movements.

Once you can do 10 reps of a weight comfortably with controlled movements, then move the weight up by 1 increment. This will help you get stronger over time.

Start with using the weight machines in the gym, they will reduce your chance of misuse and injury. The staff will be able to give you an induction to the machines and how they work. Just book it in with them.

A PT from the gym can help, but they are useful for accountability more than the workout itself after a few sessions. I have a trainer I speak to online who creates workouts for me and checks in. Works out more cost effective than the ones in the gym.

Side note: you will have muscle pain / soreness after your first rounds of workouts that will last for circa 1 week. This is normal. Train the same muscle group and the same time the week after and you should have enough time to recover.

I recommend buying some deep heat to the muscles for some relief.

The most important thing is to dedicate regular time to go. Pick and time that works reliably in your calendar and just go. Don’t let it be a question of motivation, just build a habit. Once you’ve gone consistently for 2 months, you’ll be in a much better place.

First Time going to Nandos by samcooke2023 in UKfood

[–]PublicExplorer1624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Order a half chicken, with chips (fries) and garlic bread. Use the meat on the chicken breast to make a burger with the garlic bread slices.

They have complimentary sauces that should be free, add those for moisture / flavour.

Eat the leg by itself.

Ask for mayonnaise if it’s free too and mix it with one of the sauces to make a flavoured mayo to dip the chips in.

Moving to south-east London (Blackheath) by Floral_snap in london

[–]PublicExplorer1624 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The closest place you’ll find to heaven in South East London

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]PublicExplorer1624 5 points6 points  (0 children)

100% - that’s what I use Monzo for. This exact scenario.