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Hi Jenny, welcome! You've already taken huge steps, both by quitting smoking and joining up here. Let MFP and the community here become a habit, we're all in this too. Since you're in the UK, I highly recommend the NHS 12-week plan (http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/12-week-fitness-plan.aspx) It is effective and in…
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Also make sure you're mindful about what sorts of foods you're putting into your body. Beers won't be doing your belly (or liver) any good. I personally do put my exercise in, but I don't pay attention to what MFP says my remaining calories are. I just like seeing how much work I've done, but I still stay at my target…
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Okay, suggestions please: I took a major spill yesterday, and caught myself using the palms of my hands and my elbows/forearms. Any pressure on any of these is very painful right now. Is there a way to do plank that doesn't involve those bits? My fingers are fine, I could probably do downward facing dog (didn't try last…
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Same here. As you grow more accustomed to what certain calorie counts look like, you should be able to do this. I always try to aim high (I overestimate because I know the tendency is to underestimate, and I would rather be pleasantly surprised.) But really do try to weigh/measure and log as much as possible. Over time,…
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I wish we could just split the difference between us: My torso's long but my legs are short (will never be able to wear overalls or rompers, I really hope that trend is over) so I have to roll any trousers into cuffs or they trip me up... literally. You could have my extra! And agree on the t-shirt issue. Length and width…
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The other way to look at this is what foods are you using in your kitchen that really pack on the calories? Be aware of grains (even whole grains), dairy, seeds and nuts. Oh, and be really careful about avocado. I love avo, but it is a calorie black hole! Try to take a 'dab will do you' approach to the higher calorie items…
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I have a family history of Type 1 diabetes that I really want to avoid; I have a small son with whom I like playing and for whom I am setting an example; I hate the way it feels when my thighs bump my belly when I'm riding my bike or sitting at my desk; it's really gratifying to make these changes to and for myself…
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I really like SaraKim17's suggestions and lizery's comments and want to note: not everything will work. The same thing might not work every time. Take good notes, commit to being the expert on you, and you'll start to be able to put together an array of techniques. And if something doesn't work, you haven't wasted time,…
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Did my first side plank in yonks (weak shoulders are no good, my friends) in 30 sec stints for 3 minutes total. MTD: 8/60 minutes
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Weekends with guests are hard, only managed 2 minutes today. MTD: 5 minutes
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This has been my experience. When I'd lost about 12 kilos (about half my goal), a colleague asked very cautiously if I'd been losing weight, was it on purpose, etc. Sometimes people don't like to say anything because they REALLY don't want to be wrong (either about weight loss/gain or about the reason why), many people…
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There is something immensely gratifying about doing a 60-second plank every 90 minutes or so in my empty, freezing (I have no control over the temp *grr*) office. Day 1: 3 minutes
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Me too, please oh please oh please! I'm 40 in March, and felt pretty bad about just lurking like a lurky lurker for months... I totally understand the challenge of finding time to train between a full time job (with total of roughly 90 minute commute - either walking to the train station or biking the 11 miles round trip…
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Fingers crossed about my owl...
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Totally in for 60 minutes, and will probably try out a bunch of the above! Looking forward to it!!
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Quite like. Devotchka
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What are your tactics for not picking up the fork in other situations? Part of the challenge may be that you have a habit of eating at your desk, or whenever someone brings something in. If that's the case, find something else to do for that routine, like make yourself a nice cup of tea when the sweets come out (or…
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After a 10-day holiday in France, not weighing or measuring anything the whole time (but eating mindfully...) I managed to maintain my progress. Double NSV here: it's great to not have to work my holiday off, but more importantly: I know I can enjoy very small quantities of what I like and be satisfied.
