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I use the Zombies, run! app, which i adore. it is like a radio story, motivating you to keep going to hear the end. it also references you as a character, which i find a really interesting narrative tool. The story is fun, and you can walk, run, jog, skip the distance. when i started, i found a section of path and tried to…

so. plank challenge complete for me, and my planks are much stronger and i am more confident of the form. i have only gained 5 secs to my maximum hold time, but i can do many more styles of plank now! really glad i did the challenge, and will be adding planks to my exercise regime. still loath the side planks thought!

Glad to hear i am not the only one!

The walking plank exercise was much less scary that i thought it was going to be! i had visions of my arms giving out and face-planting into the floor, but it was actually not too bad. i also like how the 'walking' bit gives me something else to concentrate on during the plank.

have fun at your festival! Make sure you drink plenty of water, ideally inbetween each alcoholic drink to stay hydrated. you are going to be bouncing around and moving lots, so i would will burn more than average calories, but try not to go overboard. you will save calories (and cash!) by limiting the drinks you buy.…

Also, is anyone else getting sore elbows where the plank is supported on your upper half? mine are a little red and dry, and needing extra moisturiser. any tips to avoid looking like a five-year-old with scuffed elbows?

day 15: today was hard, and i feel like i'm started to reach my personal level of fitness (not very much!). my side planks are still very tricky, but i have noticed an improvement, but the exercises are starting to get much harder for me. i'm not good at pushing myself past my comfort levels (i like to do things, and feel…

nony_mouse, the tip for better stability is great! today was hard work! my strength gave out once, and i did not manage the full length of time for the sides, which was a bit disappointing, but when i look back to where i was at the beginning i feel a lot better.

whoa, side planks are tricky. i think i might repeat this set again (day 9 - side planks 4x each side) later on the in an attempt to make mine a little stronger. also, i found doing the side plank with boots on really helped.

hello there! i am 5'2 with a short term goal of 60kg (132 pounds) and a longer term goal of 55kg (121pounds). feel free to add me!

hi! i am 31, and 5'2. i am working towards being 60kg (9.4 stone ), but with a longterm goal of getting to about 55kg (8.6stone). i am making good progress by using MFP and calorie in-calorie out coupled with a fitbit activity tracker. i would set a smaller goal, and find out how you react to progress towards reaching it.…

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/the-30-day-plank-challenge/ this is the 30 day plank challenge. you can join in at anytime, but we started at the beginning of the month. it aims to work on your plank and core strenght.

i hit 60 seconds today, before starting the day 8 challenge. it was a hard minute, but i am proper pleased! and after 5 bouts of plank holding i am ready for a cup of tea. think i totaled about 3 minutes 20, with rests inbetween today. well done heidim!

a fellow scot here. i'm 31, and working towards a leaner, fitter body. i really like this site, and the calorie counting has really helped me work towards my goals! best of luck, and feel free to add me as a friend, and fire any queries my way.

day 7 strength test result - 50secs! please bear in mind i have been planking before this week, but i'm pretty chuffed with how strong it was. i lost my footing, rather than lost form, so i will try again this evening (with some decent shoes on!) and see if i can get to a full minute.

one wobbler here too!

my side planks were really wobbly! managed about 10 secs each time.

i love my fitbit charge HR. it tracks steps, stairs, heartrate and connects well with myfitnesspal. since i do some of my exercise on a stationary bike, the heartrate calcuator helps keep my calories accurate. the dashboard is easy to read, and i find the whole thing motivating (but then, i love numbers and things to…

i really like matcha green tea. it is a lot more expensive and tricky to get hold of (about £10 per months supply) and it tastes very strong, but since drinking it i've noticed that my mood is brighter and i have more energy. this has made a massive difference to my life, and though i now associate the taste with the good…

i also love wine. having a light meal can help your calorie budget, such as salad with fish, or a stir fry. but the biggest tip i can offer is clear out a bit of freezer space and buy 2-three single bottle serving (with screw tops) and enjoy the contents but keep the bottles. you can then open a regular bottle of wine, and…

for me, i found out want were my positive motivators. it could be the social element and other peoples cheering you on (i've even seen some people add their exercise a day ahead, so that when other 'like' it they feel more obligated to do the exercise). if you are more competitive, then teaming up with someone else and…

i have started, but been working on my planks for a a couple of weeks beforehand. my first plank was more like a wobble-wobble-headcrash into the floor (thank goodness i work out at home and not the gym!). i do not think i even managed 10 secs when i first started. i now can hit about 40-50 seconds, though it varies…

thats some really good advice dearmrsowl. for me, i found out want were my positive motivators. it could be the social element and other peoples cheering you on (i've even seen some people add their exercise a day ahead, so that when other 'like' it they feel more obligated to do the exercise). if you are more competitive,…

You could try peppermint herbal tea as a way to reduce gas, but it is likely your body adapting to increased veggies in your diet, and will pass within about a week. Smaller meals might help. With dried beans you can soak them overnight, chuck the water and then boil them up to reduce bloating/gassy effects. i still get…

i'd be delighted to be a friend to help out. I'm from scotland, and love MFP.

hey there. I'm up north in sunny(!) scotland

if you grind your coffee beans, you can add cocoa nibs to the grinder and get a smooth, less bitter drink from the resulting grounds. its no-where near as sweet as hot chocolate, but it has some of the rich elements of cocoa beans, which might be a suitable low cal, low fat, low sugar substitute for you to try?

For baking and such, i have found that substitutions, where you switch something unhealthy like butter for something better (like low fat margarine or apple sauce) can be very hit and miss, since sometimes the switch will affect the texture, cooking time or rising of the baking. i prefer to do a 1/2 switch, where you would…

i make black-bean brownies which are low calorie, gluten free and vegan. more importantly, they taste fudgey and chewy and super chocolately! they have added protein powder, but this can easily be missed out. you can find my blog posts here;…

i love Matcha green tea. its pricey, and the taste takes some getting used to (i still do not drink it as a tasty cup, unlike most of the coffee, teas and herbal teas i drink through the day) but i found it gave me a massive perk up in my energy levels, and mood as well. it has all sort of health benefits, but i cannot…