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I have recently gotten a programme from a new trainer at my local gym and she has given me a lower carb, higher protein, higher fat diet with 1900 calories to play with each day. 35% protein, 35% fat and 30% carbs. I have just read a Women's health magazine (UK) and the recommendation there is to have 1.2g protein for…
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A few things to point out about alcohol consumption which others have touched on. 1. When you drink alcohol, you won't burn fat until all the alcohol has been metabolised so no weight loss during your "intoxicated state". 2. As said above, it does cause water retention and causes salt, fat and sugar cravings the next day…
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Whoever told you that is wrong - I wear a heart rate monitor for my gym sessions and I lose the most calories when weight training or doing HIIT. Cardio such as cycling, rowing, treadmill is the least effective at burning calories unless you are sprinting at about 15km an hour consistently for 15 minutes and who wants to…
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Contrary to what a lot of people have felt about being encouraged by others commenting on their weight loss. It actually annoys me when someone says "oh you are looking skinny today" especially when they are much smaller than me. It almost feels condescending like they have said it to tick a box and make me feel good but I…
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Ooooh where in Australia you from? I want to travel there next year :)
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Reward yourself with a new pair of lovely Nike trainers that are in the sale (that's what I did)!
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Losing 15 pounds is awesome! It is difficult to say as it depends on a lot of factors like height, shape, what exercise you do and your clothes. I notice a lot by clothing to be honest! Make sure to keep a record of measurements of all areas of your body. Last week I went out drinking for the first time this year and I put…
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In the UK there is a super cheap shop called Sports Direct...not sure if shipping to US would cost a lot but worth a look! There is ALWAYS a sale :)
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In a similar situation to you - I started the same day haha I lost 19 so far and I will be recording my weight and measurements tomorrow morning fingers crossed! I find I think about food/fitness a lot and that's what drives me. Reading Women's Health magazine and other related fitness ones are a great motivation plus they…
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I have one University friend who has disappointed me. She is 10 stone and is shorter than me but has no conception of my weight because I'm taller. I said I had lost a stone in 2 weeks and that I had 2 1/2 stone to go and she said that sounded too much and asked me what I was eating! I went dry for January which is not…
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I click on the name and there's only the option to message or ignore haha
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You can add me if you like :)
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How do you add someone on here? I have two friends and they added me haha
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My advice would be to incorporate resistance training as well. I am a girl (and I don't want to look like the hulk), initially 14.9 stone, 5 ft 8 but I lost 19 pounds in my first 4 weeks by doing resistance and only 15-25 mins of cardio (sometimes even only 10 minutes of cardio). I have a personal trainer once a week which…
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It depends if you are already a healthy weight for your height as well. If you are heavy then it is easier to lose weight because your body consumes more calories at rest. I am coming to the end of my 6th week and I had lost 19 pounds (9 of which were after one week) but I was 14 stone 9 pounds after Christmas! It was…
