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Lots of studies saying that any weightloss based on calorie counting isn't even sustainable when they consider the picture over a number of year in those studies. You have to change how and what you eat if you want it to stay off for the rest of your life. Which sucks because for most people that takes some time.…
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Wow! Amazing work, seriously. I hope you've enjoyed creating a new wardrobe for yourself!
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Hey there, be gentle on yourself, being a teenager is hard sometimes, whether you are closer to 13 or 19! I'd probably consider just looking at what you are eating as a first step before making any changes. I'd consider looking at what you eat over the course of a week, just writing it all down or using MFP just to get a…
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I would say to find ways of making some of the stretches a habit by putting them into your daily routine -like when you're waiting for the kettle to boil or when cleaning your teeth or sat at a desk. But it took a few weeks for me..
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Thanks! @Adventurista I'm apparently a very slow learner, it's a journey for sure :)
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Seconded
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Neither lost nor confused, just looking to connect with the people I did before newsfeed was ditched :)
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Because I had friends who I was interested in their journey, and hopefully vice versa. I can't see how they are doing by reading here and it's not the same with people I haven't known for years. And also, because starting a thread about me feels a bit self-centered. I am not looking to blog.
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I'm really struggling with a reason to log in each day since newsfeed has gone. Where are all the inspiring women who log food and exercise which encourages me to do the same? Who cares if I do a work out? Certainly no one in IRL gives a damn. Very disappointing it's gone. I miss those people !
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It takes time! I gained 5kg back when I had it because I relied on walking so much. It made me address issues with my diet and find ways to exercise that didn't rely on walking though which I guess I needed to do. I don't walk anywhere near as much as I used to though. Make sure you do the exercises you've been given, it…
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* I don't buy it unless I'm really prepared to eat it - and log the calories (for me that means not even going to those aisles in the first place). It also means if I really want a bar of chocolate I have to get up and go to the shop. And if I do get up and go to the store specifically for a treat, then I guess I really…
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Finding it so hard to stay motivated. Who even cares if I complete my diary. It's like, sure I should be doing it for me, but also, accountability is big thing for me. If I see other people doing it, I know for a fact I should be.
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I finally found the motivation to log back in and bam, an empty page. WTH are MFP thinking. It's like they forgot to look at the length of time people have been on here. I've not got that many friends here, but I like it that way, they were a great circle and actually wondering what they were up to reminds me to get myself…
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So happy you found something that works. Looking great imo!
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Feel you on that! For what it's worth I've been listening to a podcast about how cortisol levels impact fat. This first bit is on stress then it goes into (quite a bit of) biochemistry, but it's really interesting and definitely made me reassess the importance of managing stress. Every bit of knowledge helps imo!…
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Hope you are better soon, sounds very tough. Breastfeeding burns a lot of calories and it's hard to look after yourself when you've got a little one, hang in there:)
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I relied too heavily upon exercise when I lost weight last time. I got plantar fasciitis and had to stop walking for exercise - gained a few kgs! I swore this time that I'd only do exercise that is part of my life, rather than exercising for weight loss. If that makes sense? I guess I'm saying, losing weight with just food…
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Hi, there are lots of resources on intuitive eating and it's also covered in the Ten Percent Happier podcast which might provide an overview. I would love to do that, but I'm not there yet! -You don't say what your goals are? Sometimes anxiety can come from realising what we are putting into our body, yet there are no good…
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I'm gonna be a bit out there and say a set of dumbbells and an exercise mat :) They take up almost no space (at least the starting weights) and you can store them under a sofa or a bed. You can use them for numerous exercises, you can find plenty of different types of work outs on you tube, different intensities, styles,…
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Yeah this is really tricky, I have often found in a house with multiple uses, simply not enough space and many demands on my time. Eventually I joined a gym! if I'm out, I'm out! Also I'd say you owe it yourself to feel good about yourself and if that means doing some daily exercise, you deserve that. It's also, in the…
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Just reading these posts reminds me that we all carry pain of the non-physical type around with us as much as the physical. It's quite a lot for people to carry around with them. Reducing our bodyfat has so many positives though, it's sometimes hard to see the bigger picture when we're battling with the other things we've…
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feel free to add me, I go through phases of anxiety - exercise that is regular and sustainable is essential for me. It helps keep me going and keeps anxiety (and diet) under control. The same is true for good sleep - neither of these things are easy when things are difficult though! When I haven't been able to exercise due…
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This week my days off were Monday and Tuesday. Workouts A and B are 80-90mins. Wednesday, weights (workout A) + 15 min stationary bike HIIT. Thursday, 1350m swim, karate (1hr class) Friday, weights (workout B) + bodyweight matrix Saturday, 30min bodyweight HIIT at home (Caroline Girvan) Tomorrow/Sunday, weights (workout A)…
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UK? US? Somewhere else? Also, IME, what you mix it with makes a huge difference. I mix with coconut milk which has a whole bunch of good stuff in it and a slight flavour, whereas product suggests water is ok!
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If I asked someone to spot, that would mean I was worried about being in a position I couldn't get out of, like a chest press or something. You haven't done anything wrong - Maybe he just panicked?
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That's great!! Long may it continue!
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@MurphmomSparkles Hi, sorry, just seen this. Mine actually pull on my wrists a bit, so you might not find it any more comfortable. But there are a lot of different types - I have bear grips - but more traditional straps which bind around might be more supportive!? I've also started doing some grip training in between sets…
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Never thanked you for replying to this - I use this mixed grip for all my warm up weights now - straps for heavy lifts :)
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How about lifting some weights whilst seated?
