Tag: life
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Things not to do after a workout.
Forget to hydrate So many people are dehydrated to some degree most of the time. It is recommended that you drink about 30-35ml of water per kg of body weight each day. You should also take in an extra 500-1000ml for every hour of exercise. It is quite clear that if you lose a lot…
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My food day.
There is a lot of press around these days about what you should and should not eat. Warnings about the levels of fat, or salt, or sugar or whatever else may have some negative effects; maybe. I will absolutely not argue that a diet of wine, cheese and processed meats is not great for you.…
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Christmas review and a happy new year!
I hope every one of you had a wonderful Christmas and spent as much time as you could with those that you love. I had an amazing and relaxed Christmas this year, and received one of the best gifts ever. My older brother asked me to be the best man at his wedding. The question…
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Fall in love with running.
So many people have told me that they hate running. This is something that is completely at odds with my view of the activity. I love running, though this was not always the case. I have always been good at running, but for a long time it felt like a chore. Like something that I…
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Freezing shower – Update
A while ago I posed a question, based on research that I had read, weather there is any benefit with regards to mental heath of turning the shower to cold for a few seconds before getting out. See the original post here: Freezing shower? I have now been doing this for a couple of months at…
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The arrival of winter. A look back at the summer of 2018.
The weather has finally turned colder here in the UK. Unlike the majority of people I know, the winter is actually my favourite season. I love the cold, misty mornings; snow is the greatest thing ever and I even love the slight smell you get when the heating is on. All that being said, I…
These Odd Thoughts 