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  • Day 11, first day of Level 2, felt like dead weight, but I'm looking forward to it getting easier as I get stronger.
    in July 30 day shred challenge Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Day 9 done! I'm enjoying it so far, am a bit nervous about starting phase 2 tho!
    in July 30 day shred challenge Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • SW 150 (26 April 2016) CW 134.5 GW 127 (September 2016!) 7.5lbs to go!!!
    in POLL How far off goal are you? Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Started at 172, maintained at 150 for over a year, now 134.5. So 7.5 away from GW 127
    in POLL How far off goal are you? Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Hi, for me finding motivation is the most important thing..if you have a goal clearly in mind and you really want to get there, everything else (the diet, the exercise) is possible. You need to a clear goal, a clear vision of what you want your body to be. Saying "i should lose a few pounds" isnt going to get you there.…
    in Motivation lacking. Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Hi, I'm on 1200 (5021kj) I'm on my last few kgs to lose (8lbs) so I've upped my exercise in an effort to get me over the line. I'm usually fine to stay under 1200 (unless i eat out, which is maybe once a week) and I generally don't eat back my exercise calories. The weight has been coming off steadily, so hopefully that…
    in Who else has a calorie goal of 1200? Or anywhere close! Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Option 1: have a small amount of what you crave, log it, adjust your eating/exercise plan for the rest of the day/tomorrow, keep on track. Option 2: i try on clothes from my wardrobe.i know which items i just fit again, but are still a little tight. Putting them on refocuses me on where i want to get to, and why I'm doing…
    in Any tips and advices for food cravings??? Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Do you mean in 10 weeks you lost 5lb in the first 5 weeks, but nothing for the last 5 weeks? Or You've dieted for 10 weeks but only lost 5lbs in the last 5 weeks? If the latter, 1lb per weeks seems about right, depending on how much you have to lose. If the former, then double check your logging is super accurate. I think…
    in Not losing weight but sticking to calories and exercising Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Oh forgot to mention my goals. I'm in the process of losing 10kg. I've lost 6 so have the last 4 to go. The long story is that my weight used to be pretty stable but a few years back I gained a lot of weight (20kg) over a short period do to a medical issue, so I'm getting back to my 'true' size. I lost a bit over half the…
    in Looking for fellow New Zealanders Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • I hear ya! I recently joined a challenge group which is all in pounds, so I'm having to think in imperial, but at least pounds come off faster than kilos!
    in Looking for fellow New Zealanders Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • The general idea is CICO, so as long as you're within what MFP sets you should lose weight. But I think the "bonus" from excercise is that it builds muscle which helps your body burn more calories even when you're not exercising. There are obviously general health benefits from exercise, but from a diet point of view it…
    in Does the amount of exercise I do decide my weight loss? Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • I've just started. Found it not too bad, challenging but managable. I'm not fit so I did the easy push ups and was a bit slower on the jumping jacks, but I got through without stopping. Day two I could feel the muscles from day one, but not too sore, so I think that's about right. I don't have hand weights so I'm using…
    in 30 day shredders! Comment by ivylyon July 2016
  • Sounds good, please add me. Thank you
    in Overhaul For Fall! - a 12 week challenge Comment by ivylyon June 2016
  • another NZer keen. 12 weeks takes me up to my birthday, I'm determined to get back into my old shape by then.
    in Australian/Kiwi 12 Week Challenge Group Comment by ivylyon December 2014
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