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Spanx are amazing they can help drop a dress size!

You could try padded unisex underpants instead of cycle shorts, that way you can wear normal clothes. Try and get ones with gel shock absorption as they are more comfortable than ones with thick fabric padding.

Great thanks for the help

I’m doing a mix of 15min HIIT cardio dvds.

Check your activity and height settings are correct. I set my weight loss goal to 1.5lbs because on 2lbs I felt the same. Since the change I fill better and the weight loss is more consistent. Slow and steady is best. I’ve also found that I feel less hungry when I get at least 20% protein and my carbs are around 50%. If…

You could get to 120 and stop there and gradually increase calories to find your maintenance level. You then know you have a buffer so if you gain a couple of pounds it’s no big issue. Maybe you now need to focus on exercise and not restricting calories. Add some weight training to increase your muscle mass. This will…

Hi I’m new to the challenge too. I’m getting married in September and still need to drop 2 dress sizes by then, approx 20lbs. I really need this challenge to keep me focused as I’ve hit a sticky patch after losing an initial 20lbs. Thanks Jo

Thanks I purposely order a dress based on the size I was 8 years ago when I was my target weight. Every time I want to fall off the wagon I look at the dress photos! Good luck with the next few months. Weddings are definitely the best motivation x

Hi count me in. I’m getting married in September. Start weight 179.5 Current weight 154lbs Goal weight 136lbs

I have fibro too diagnosed 7 years ago. My gp suggested gradually introducing exercise and weight bearing exercise. I started with a pedometer and walking until I got to 10000 steps and could maintain it most days Then I braved the swimming pool and gradually increased the distance I swam each week. Weight bearing I tried…

I had the same issue when i added a post workout whey protein shake! Turns out I'm sensitive to that kind of lactose.

Hi. I've just completed the first month of chalean and am now on the push cycle. Can really feel my muscles toning up. Good luck.

Thanks for your inspiration. Definitely won't be trying for a baby though :) I just didn't realise how much my mum still thinks and worries about me. I moved out and away 23 years ago. Think maybe I should of taken a little more notice of her other than the routine weekly call. A new era begins time to find a new direction.

I felt freedom too. In fact I feel just about every emotion possible in the space of 5mins. Ironically my mum who's 200 miles away spent the day with her heart in her mouth worrying if I was coping. Worrying if i was safe driving home on my own. Wishing she'd come up to stay but didn't think I'd want silly old mum in the…

I'm fighting it too. I find simply walking is good. Get yourself a pedometer and try and increase your steps a little each day. My joints tend to be better when I weight train. I use dumbells at home and follow a random selection of you tube videos. Good luck and keep fighting it.

Thanks for the reply. Took it all out in the gym. So proud and excited for him. Just suddenly felt lost and lonely. 18 years of him by my side feels strange. Going to learn to swim as a new challenge.

I'm in :smiley: