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Same for me. I was thinking only this morning that my boobs are still tiny tiny but haven't changed but I'm losing on everywhere else. I seem to be getting a nice shape and from the male interest I've had lately I'm assuming my shape is noticeable even if I can't see it.

I would love to see these too.

Sorry haven't had time to read all the replies I've had 4 sections and the little overhang I had has gone. I swear by kettlebells, nothing changed until I started using them. My tummy seems to look like everyone else's now, not the end result but the 25% body fat images. I'm yet to see if it becomes flat but the last two…

Thanks so much everyone all your advice is really helpful having never done anything like this before but I'm really keen to get stuck in and learn even from my mistakes which I'm sure I will make. I think enjoy it if that's the right word as I think going up Pen-Y-Fan has given me a taste for walking/hiking. The challenge…

Sadly not 14 still got a 4 in my age though

That's a good idea, many thanks for the link

Ok so a 10 mile booked in for Tuesday. That's as far as I've got

You look amazing - such commitment

Myprotein - whey impact isolate in smooth chocolate To be honest have tried anymore as I was happy with that one so stuck with it rather than buy one i found I didn't like

It's based on an American sports study which recorded 20 cal per minute but that was with participants doing swings and snatches. I know a lot of heavy KB MFP use 20 cals but like I said I normally use 15cal a minute. Any rest period is seconds so heart rate is still racing. If I was only doing free weight type of workout…

The first weight. Scales can be a nightmare I can only weigh in the bathroom as the floor is more even and yes will often move it and try again to confirm it's correct

Oh and I just log under cardio

As told by my kettlebell I instructor If your doing a mixture of goblet squats,swings and snatches using a callenging weight for you then you will be burning towards the top end of 20 calories per minute. When I'm mixing up my workout and using my 16kg I usually use 15cal a minute

You've done an amazing job

Can't believe I didn't list boiled eggs I always have 2 Do you think your logging is spot on?

I feel your pain Don't have treats in the house! Perhaps you need to change your diet ( hate that word) your meals. Most days I feel full and I'm not tempted as a result. I use heavy kettlebells so I make sure my protein is between 100-130g and find when it's not I'm snacking. I roast chickpeas in various spices, salt and…

I've dropped 3 dress sizes and I can't see it yet. Having clothes that don't fit one week but do the next has helped me realise I must look slimmer. I put a photo up and MFP buddies helped with their comments and a member of staff took me aside yesterday and said she thought I looked amazing. I can't wait to see it myself

I put £10 in a jar for each lb I drop so when I reach my goal I'll have money for new clothes. If I'm being honest I didn't realise how much I had to drop and didn't know I would love the gym and heavy kettlebells so as a result i've already got almost £300 and 15-20lbs to go but will defo re-evaluate. In the mean time…

I started kettlebells when I had my youngest he loved just watching me and because they are very time efficient you can still get a serious burn with just 20 minutes. They also provide you with a bit of cardio as well as strength

Kettlebells - easy to use, time efficient. I go heavy with them, just about ready to move to 20kg. They give you useable strength that helps in your everyday life. They are also a great calorie burn because their is an element of cardio in the moves.

I do kettlebells daily and nearly all my pain has gone say 99% I took myself off the drugs as they were making me so ill. I stay away from high impact sports but do a bit of cardio, like the gym machines but I'm so much better stronger with the kettlebells. I had a terrible doctors and changed to a new practice and they…

Kettlebells - very time efficient, take up little space, cardio and strength in one. Hell of a lot cheaper than a machine, fun as you can mix up the workouts.

Finally being a pear shape has a silver lining

OMG you look lush - amazing

^^^^ this My best friend with same stats and same body type has dropped 11lbs more than me but I'm already in smaller sizes. I almost feel embarrassed to tell her I'm dropping another size in trousers and skirts. I do kettlebells for my strength work and a mixture of cardio 2/3 times a week. I don't really need to do…

This is the one I take Igennus Pharmepa Restore - Pure EPA Omega 3 Oil 1000mg I usually stock up on it when it's on offer. I've tried others but this has been the best. My doctor likes it because it's made from anchovies. From going from suffering everyday all day my pain has gone and I only get the odd niggle. I don't…

What works for me is I just get up, I don't check my phone, or just think another 5 minutes or watch the news I just jump straight out of bed. Check the phone having coffee downstairs my mornings are much better for it

I love how I'm stronger and fitter each week that passes and I feel sluggish if I don't lift my kettlebells.

I think you look lush in both photo's

OMG that is brilliant you must have worked so hard.