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How disappointing that the cheesecake wasn't delicious! I have definitely been a member of this club in the past, and actually kind of still am - I have learned to put less on my plate in the first place, and most nights I serve an extra meal into a container for my DH to take for lunch (or if there is a lot, then some for…

When I first started, I thought I would do a 6 week challenge and be nearly done! :D Now I know that this is a long haul, not about dropping as much as possible in the shortest time I can. Now it's about living my life...balancing all the parts of my life including treats, exercise and overall health.

<3 this thread!! I especially related to the need to stop putting an end date on it. I had to stop putting myself last. With kids, hubby, family business, volunteer roles etc etc, I felt like my whole life was taken up with everyone else's needs, and I was left with the scraps. Making my own needs a priority helped me turn…

I did the free trial (and actually managed to cancel without any big hassle - there was a chain of messages not just a one-step process, but not too complicated). But I really disliked the articles - too upbeat or over-familiar in tone (IMO), and really not very much solid information. Maybe it would have got better beyond…

It's so nerve-wracking even when there's no current cases! I went to a concert back in February with 30k people (Wellington, NZ), and the very next day we had a lockdown announcement (the cluster then was Auckland-based, but as you say, people travel for these events). Our travel bubble is "paused" with Victoria now too -…

I use "Les Mills BODYPUMP" - it's under Cardiovascular, not Strength

Good question - I don't know the entire answer to that. I think the idea is get "everyone" vaccinated first and then start to open up more. We (New Zealand) are in the midst of our vaccine rollout - we've started with border workers and then frontline health staff. Next will be at-risk and older people, then everyone else…

I have a clothing NSV today too. I thought I would wear my old favourite dress today and put it in only to find it was baggy through the hip area (and it's not a style that really looks good like that), so I was a bit sad to not be able to wear it....but then I remembered a cute dress I got last year that I couldn't quite…

I am a LMODer too - I joined late January, and do something nearly every day. If it's a rest day, I still do a short stretch or BodyBalance. I have never been this consistent in my past experiences with joining a physical gym, and I think I push myself harder without an audience (not that everyone was really ever watching…

I joined Les Mills On Demand just a few weeks ago and I am loving it. I think I might still be within my 30 day free trial, but I could tell within days that I was keeping the subscription!! Great variety and a lot of fun.

I usually eat 2 meals - around midday and 6-6:30pm. Still gives me time for a small snack around 7:30 if I haven't quite reached my target and am feeling peckish, but often I don't have anything after dinner. I have been exercising first thing in the morning for about 3 weeks now, but felt really tired the last couple of…

Yep, sounds like my approach too - will send through a friend request! I am using an 8hr eating window to help reduce my intake, and recently started gym workouts through Les mills on demand. I am finding working out at home instead of classes surprisingly fun, and mostly really enjoyable (a bit of a less fun day today,…

Following up from the earlier announcement, New Zealand is now changing our Alert Level. Auckland will be moving into level 3 (highest is 4, and 3 is still a pretty tight lockdown). The rest of the country is going to level 2, which isn't too bad. This is currently for 3 days while they check contacts and movements of the…

Which freedoms are those? I'm feeling pretty free and grateful for it. This was my Saturday night: Six60 Concert Though, that said, we have just now had an announcement of three new cases in one family where the source of infection is not yet known. One family member works at an airport laundry service, so there seems to…

I have a person just like that in my life too! She will talk up her latest diet when she's on one, but if I mention anything diet or exercise related, it just gets brushed off as "wouldn't work for me". Mostly I am of course doing this for myself, but part of me just can't wait to prove her wrong - it can be done and I am…

My stats are similar too - 43 years old, down 22lb, 18 to go. But lately just been gaining and losing the same few lbs! I am putting it up my priorities list now though, and aiming to actually get to goal!! 😆 Feel free to add me too.

Count me in too! I have about 20 to go, and keen to get it done this year and build some good habits to see me into maintenance

How is everyone getting on this week?? I have started trying to improve my fitness, and so far going well - looking after myself in general helps me be motivated to stay on the diet plan and wanting to fuel myself well, so hoping I can keep it going long term. Actual weight loss is slow, but feeling good.

Argh, I am right there with you. I did start a few weeks ago with diet changes/tracking and going okay (slowly, but fine). Then I started a new exercise program...which I am loving. But now I've gone a few steps backwards in terms of weight. But I am having fun, trying to make sure it's a sustainable change, and just…

Argh, did you see the headline...probable case in Northland - press conference this afternoon at 4. It's been so surreal this summer, going on holiday, festivals, family gatherings etc etc as normal while reading the news from overseas. I am still pretty particular about scanning with the covid tracer app, and am more…

Hi I am 43 and trying to actually get to my goal weight this year! I seem to lose a few pounds, then gain a few back...I haven't returned to my heaviest, but I would really like to see some real progress this year. I have about 15lb left to lose to get to goal (could possibly go a little lower, but let's get to that goal…

My son (13yr old) has decided he prefers me cutting his hair (!!!) I don't think I am great at it and would rather take him to the barber, but he is determined that he will only have a cut if I do it

I cleaned out my wardrobe yesterday, and pulled out a pair of jeans that were too small. I tried them on and they fit perfectly. 🥳

Hi! I'm in Wellington. I'm trying to stay on track with all the extra events on at this time of year!

Yes, and I also think there has been a big shift to actually staying home when sick. Quite a culture change from just toughing it out. I guess Coldral will have to come up with a new jingle... 😉

Tightened my belt one more notch this morning.

I also think the nurse (or other professional) giving the dose can make a big difference. Our GP practice had one nurse I would always try to get - painless injections and no fuss (even when dealing with my daughter who makes a huge production out of it). Injections haven't been the same since she retired!

Interesting! Ours our quite distinct too, but the terms are other way around! Those returning from overseas go into "managed isolation" facilities until 2 weeks have passed, and two negative tests returned. Those with covid-19 go into "quarantine" facilities (or transferred to hospitals if needed). If a person has a cold…

I think that noom figure is possibly a little misleading. I did the noom free trial, but I hated it. I found the "coaching" condescending and annoying so cancelled before the trial was over. I certainly didn't lose any weight on it, but I bet I am not part of that statistic. I don't argue that the information they give is…

I cut it out to see if it was potentially a migraine trigger for me. I didn't find the cutting out too hard (I weaned off slowly, no noticeable withdrawal effects) but I missed my coffees! After a few months (with no change to migraine patterns), I added a morning coffee back in. I now drink 1-2 a day, but only in the…