Spinning is great fun! I got told not to do a class the day before a long run though because it makes your legs tired and can affect your running form making an injury more likely.
I watched it and thought the best thing was the 100 calorie supermarket. What amazed me were the adverts - Lighter Life and marshmallow squares, although we did get a Morrisons one with cheap offers on fruit and veg. I also found it interesting about the special offers in supermarkets being mainly high fat, junk food options.
Crash diets just don't work long term and I agree it would be much better to help people change their lives to include more exercise and a general healthier diet. I know that Lighter Life works in that people lose the weight, but the two people who I know who have used it piled the weight back on in such a short period of time. My sister has been overweight practically all her life and she knows what she should do, but can't do it consistently.
Edinburgh Marathon was my highlight of the year. My first marathon and I loved every minute of it (did 3:41). The recovery has been hell and I have had my worst races since, but onwards and upwards and staying positive...
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