Daily check in thread - all welcome!
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Same here, Psych! Oh how I hate it. Your loss is incredible btw, I am in awe of you.0
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Aww thanks zaxie!! its taken a long time, but i'm pretty darn proud of myself too!
I hate it too, especially the extra fluid retention and wanting to eat ALL THE CHOCOLATE!!! :sad:0 -
Oh man ToM is the worst!!! The chocolate cravings and cramps... urgh...0
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Yep. Im not doing so good at not eating all the yummies. Im still under my calorie goals though, but still - naughty naughty.0
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lol mine too! have u guys checked out raw foods? try raw caramel slice just googe the recipe its incredibly tasty and filled with nutrition rather than a typical caramel slice or whatever it totally helps with cravings too! I so recommend it hees to healthiness
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Ooo yum! I also like bliss balls forsweet cravings...0
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Im really struggling with quick, somewhat easy meals. We have heaps of meat, so no worries there... its just that carb replacement.0
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We eat pretty much the same things every day lol
Dinner meals are steak and some kind of salad with maybe a potato or oven fries
Lunches for me are Farrah wraps with chicken tenderloins, salad, cheese, and sriracha hot sauce mmmmm - hubby eats pie and chippies like theres no tomorrow and doesn't gain a thing :grumble:0 -
Not long until we can dust off the bbq! Yay! Anything cooked on the bbq tastes a whole lot better to me. And it's easier.
Have a great day everyone, Kathy.0 -
wow BBQ! I haven't had BBQ since I was 16 cause Ive been vegan for soooooo long! Ive recently started eating meat again for protein wow that's something to look forward too the barbie lol awesome 0
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Hi there all is well0
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Heya guys, I'm in Auckland, finally had some sunny weather last weekend, and today wanst to bad either. How are you all doing?0
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Morning all
I'm enjoying the weather getting warmer! Late afternoon walks and taking the kids to the park is awesome! Looking forward to proper summer - bring it on!0 -
Morning!
Pretty happy with myself, nearly reached 10 kilos! Woot! A few more days and that hopefully will get smashed out of the ballpark!
How is everyone? Life updates?
I wish this thread was more active! Kiwi's!!!!! COME BACKKKKK!0 -
Hey Zaxie - great job!!
After a 10 day hiatus I am back to doing what I love - lifting heavy weights! I thought during my time off that my weight might go down, but nope - it loves to hang out at 78kgs lol which of course puts me at a BMI of 25.4.....soooooo close to being in the 'healthy' range! now, I know that BMI is not a reliable measure and people with muscle blah blah blah but I really just want to hit that target! I'm currently a size 10 in tops and 10-12 in bottoms - I never thought i'd be this small - but my BMI is still 'overweight' aargh!!0 -
Spring has Sprung in ChCh - we are looking at 20 degs today - woo hoo!
But I have been SLACK in my discipline and eating, grrrrr.... but at least my daily exercise habits mean I haven't porked on too much weight!!0 -
Thanks Psych! Its the small goals keeping me hungry, because god knows today I wanted one of those mock cream buns from Countdown. You know what Im talking about. Simultaneously disgusting and so damn delicious - but 600gms to go! Must.not.give.in!!
No need to put a disclaimer for aiming for BMI! If that's your target and youre doing it, I support you 1000%! You go girl! You've done such an amazing job so far, and I totally understand the want to have that milestone smashed =D
Hey MullyCath! Mmmm warm... it was so rainy and cold here today that I am very jealous of your sunshine We all have slack moments... well... I do anyway. 0 -
I agree I totally dislike how our group is not very talkative heapsa shy kiwis out there hmmmm... its so good to see the sun out! Im a little north of chch and you see all the baby animals
spring roll on SUMMER 0 -
Hi there Phsych, Just want to say I saw your posts here and you have inspired me some more. I really want to get more muscle tone etc but not 100 percent sure on how to do it and I can't afford the powder way to do it (and it tastes gross) hehe so I am mulling along with my own routine and my own diet and getting results slow but better than a couple of years ago
For me what I am doing need to fit in with normal family living and work. I want this to be for life. I am in Feilding near you and yes, the weather is definately a turnaround to help move more. Not sure what it is like in Palmy today but it is cloudy today so a good day for a run then a foam roll Enjoy your day 0 -
Hi everyone, awesome day again here in Palmy - and I'm at work
I'm planning on doing a reasonable road ride on Sunday morning, and guess what? Showers, wind and cold temps forecast! Oh well, it can only improve.
Wow Karina I just read how much you have lost! Well done!
For some reason I am being plagued by cramp at the moment - had to stop swimming last night, and got a cramp so bad on Wednesday night that my calf muscle is sore when I walk. I've never had it before - anyone got any advice on how to deal with it?
TGIF! Have a great weekend, Kathy.0 -
I'm in lower hutt too!! The free boot camp is run by herbalife, I used to do it - It's great! Awesome encouragement and support! X0
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Hi there Phsych, Just want to say I saw your posts here and you have inspired me some more. I really want to get more muscle tone etc but not 100 percent sure on how to do it and I can't afford the powder way to do it (and it tastes gross) hehe so I am mulling along with my own routine and my own diet and getting results slow but better than a couple of years ago For me what I am doing need to fit in with normal family living and work. I want this to be for life. I am in Feilding near you and yes, the weather is definately a turnaround to help move more. Not sure what it is like in Palmy today but it is cloudy today so a good day for a run then a foam roll Enjoy your day
Hey Karina, Thanks for the lovely message
I don't use a lot of protein powder these days - usually just when I'm running low on protein and cant be bothered actually eating something! I started lifting weights to try to preserve my muscle but you could def look into something like You are Your Own Gym, or Convict Conditioning - something that uses body weight instead of barbells and dumbbells if you'd prefer. I aim for around 120g of protein a day, around 70g of fat and the rest carbs. I've recently discovered Zeagold Egg Whites in the milk section of the supermarket - just a pack of liquid egg whites, good in calories and high in protein. I usually just add a dash of cinnamon or mixed with oats and cook it up! This has become my replacement for protein powders lately.
Not a bad day here in Palmy - so glad that its Friday though! Been a tough week, but I've got to 10,000 or almost 10,000 steps each day so I'm happy! Been chasing my wee 2 year old around a bit in the afternoon sunshine which is nice at this time of the year! Though he's recovering from croup so we're a little lacking in the sleep department around here!!0 -
Thanks Physch. I do some bodyweight exercises already. I do weights 2-3 times a week depending on time. I have a relay run in October of 8k so making sure I get my runs more atm so I am ready for that. Porb concentrate harder on more weights after that.
Oh your poor 2yr old. My son had croup, still gets it and he is 12 now. Vapouriser is awesome for helping them sleep, do you have one? Best investment I ever made! Makes the room wet but they sleep and I just open the room up to dry during the day. Hope he better soon.0 -
thanks Kathy
Cramp, have you got some magnesium tablets, great to help with cramp and you prob done already but rubbing some deep heat or something similar on it. Hope it is better soon. Cramp hurts Still gorgeous here in Filly, lots of washing done, yay!! 0 -
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Thanks Physch. I do some bodyweight exercises already. I do weights 2-3 times a week depending on time. I have a relay run in October of 8k so making sure I get my runs more atm so I am ready for that. Porb concentrate harder on more weights after that.
Oh your poor 2yr old. My son had croup, still gets it and he is 12 now. Vapouriser is awesome for helping them sleep, do you have one? Best investment I ever made! Makes the room wet but they sleep and I just open the room up to dry during the day. Hope he better soon.
Thanks for the advice - I might have to look into a vapouriser - is that like the Vicks ones? And still getting it at 12?! Oh no - poor boy! I was hoping once they got over the toddler illnesses then we'd be set
I should really get back into running, its helps with my want to eat more these days haha0 -
yeah vicks vapouriser but I use eucalyptus oil (not the vicks oil). It works alot better. You can get them on trademe. I had hoped my son would get better but he seems to be one of those kids who just gets sick alot. Weird thing is I have a daugher 17 who has a heart condition and since she turned 4 or 5 she has only ever been really sick with heart issues. She has avoided other illnesses since then. Lucky really haha0
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Hi folks, thought I would say hi. I don't see too many other males on this thread but I thought I would throw caution into the wind, lol.
I live in Timaru, married with three kids, actually our wedding anniversary today, 16 years, and yes I did remember.
Pretty new to MFP, but have logged everything for the past 28 days, and loving it so far. Have also downloaded the fitstar app and been using that for the past week and finding that very useful.
And to psych101 and karinapeterson ( sorry don't know how to quote) , I totally agree the vaporiser is the way to go. We bought one when our oldest was a bub and still going strong 13 years later. We too use it with eucalyptus oil and have used it for various ailments.
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Hi all. Kinda new on here but have got the hang of this now I think. Only found this group today so Im glad to be able to connect with other fellow kiwis on this journey. At the mo Im doing the 30 day shred finished day 7 so Im pretty proud of myself so far! I was not really a exercise person thats for sure. Anyway happy to make new friends on here my diary is open so feel free to add 0
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Hey Dizzle
Happy Anniversary, great milestone 16 years!! We have had our vapouriser for about 10 years, they last forever don't they Have a lovely anniversary day 0
