lyndajbowyer Member

Originally from West Yorkshire, lived in Reading, Berkshire for the past decade.

Because, @aokoye it matters not what you do in the gym - if your diet is not on point then whatever you do for a workout isn't gonna have much impact if there's no nutritional framework. Healthy weightloss is optimal when the focus is around 80% dietary, and 20% exercise. Not my thoughts - those of my PT who has, so far,…

@Duck_Puddle of course all caloric burns are subjective in terms of your starting weight/versus height and BMR, but the figures given are a ballpark (they're what I burn, depending on whether I go all-out [the upper range] or take it a bit easier). If anything, those needing specific advice would be best placed to enrol…

Originally from West Yorkshire, now living in Berkshire. Am well over halfway through my weightloss journey having already lost 5st, and looking to start packing muscle/bodybuild from the latter part of 2019. Always happy to have more UK friends come on board, share experiences and support one another. Feel free to add.…

The best motivation for this journey will be photos of YOU, not anyone else. I began watching what I ate in July 2017, but only joined a gym in May 2018. I started out at 115kg (over 18st). I am now 83.7kg (13st 2lb), so have lost over 70lbs. My aim is to get down to 57kg during 2019 so I can start packing on muscle with a…

Best thing to do with these kids of folks and their comments? Ignore them. This is YOUR weightloss and fitness journey, and absolutely NOTHING to do with them.

Dietary control is key before you do anything in the gym. It also depends on what you want to do in the gym? For instance, a good 4mph 60 minute power walk session on an inclined treadmill set to around 75% to 80% of the maximum incline will give you around a 650-700kcal burn. This is the same as a 1hr spin class session.…

Yes I've been bullied for some years over the last three decades - and still am to a greater or lesser extent. After I left my job working in the UK media, I worked for a newly elected MP as his Press and Communications Aide and sadly received obscene comments and threats in the local media about me, my politics and my…

Had my Fitbit Charge 2 HR since December 2017. Only joined MFP in recent weeks (and my progress has been by far swifter since being here). My Fitbit user profile is here: https://www.fitbit.com/user/65RYR6 but I don't plot any weightloss or activity on it since MFP is considerably more accurate so I use this interface. I…

Thanks for the replies, folks. Really appreciated. I guess I just was at a low ebb this morning after a sleepless night chewing over the barbed comments. I guess I just need to learn to flip these people the bird and block them out. Thanks again :)

Indeed :wink:

Thanks for your reply. Someone I knew saw me come out of the gym some weeks ago, so I decided to post a brief 'on a weightloss' journey kinda post before people started with the questions (aren't people soooo nosy)? I tend to have Facebook to keep in touch with really good friends from School from over 30 years ago. I find…

Thanks for your reply. It absolutely IS a solitary pursuit, but it is amazing what a good Spotify playlist can do to help peel off those miles on the treadmill! My SO is a large fella but is undergoing his weightloss via a Roux X-en-Y route (he has a considerable amount more to lose than I have), so he doesn't really get…

I'm relatively new to MFP but am finding it to be a huge source of help and advice to get me through the day-to-day; and yes - there's no 'magic formula' save for eating less (and eating smarter) and moving around more! Thanks for your share and insights :smile:

Amen!

Thanks - and yes, it is hard to ignore when these 'opinions' are from those who I'd call friends and family. have had a few 'confidence boost' texts from my PT today which has helped instill some calmness into my day and reaffirm that what I'm doing is right, and on track with my progress.

I'm 46 and on a journey to lose around 90lbs. 12 down already in just a few short weeks. Will gladly friend for motivation and support as I'm sick of the sabotaging I've has from my own family and social circles.