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@YinxFed I don't really use the home page at all, so I haven't noticed I'm afraid. I do hate how slow the ads make the app/site though it hasn't been enough to get me paying for premium. @ashleycarole86 it was quite nice. Maybe not my favourite flavours (I like honey and chilli or BBQ best!) but we'll definitely make it…

Not just veg - some of my favourite meals as an adult are things I wouldn't try as a child. I still won't eat cheese though ;) Went running last night and had set my Garmin to keep me in heart rate zone 3. The Garmin worked well, but actually staying in that zone was HARD. I'm not sure if the standard-calculated zones are…

Wow that was a close one! I am not sure I find summer harder than winter generally, but I am finding re-opening harder than lockdown/increased restrictions in many respects and that's where the UK is right now. We're arranging more social engagements and those engagements tend to be centred around at least one meal out. I…

PW: 77.6 CW: 77.9 I'm not too surprised - between yesterday's salt intake, a faster run and my overeat on Saturday, I was already expecting a small gain this week. BUT it is a small gain, I saw lower numbers on the scale during the week so all good. I have noticed that there can be a discrepancy between what Garmin and MFP…

Happy Sunday all. I might be glad to go back to work for a rest? Maybe... We went shopping on Friday, as OH wanted to track down the boots he'll need for the new job. I got a new Under Amour Hoody, t-shirt and shorts, all discounted. Came to £53, and t-shirt alone should've been £45 new, so pleased with that. Plus they're…

I'm another personal trainer fan. Hated running. PT taught me how to run effectively. I love running. Never really successfully lifted. PT taught me Olympic lifting. I love the technicality of lifting. I think being taught to do something correctly, with the right base (core strength, t-spine mobility etc) in place makes a…

Like others, I'll allow for snacks when planning my daily calories. I'd almost rather spend fewer calories on meals and have more for snacks, but part of that is because I'm feeling burnt out at the moment, and therefore accommodating my need to eat my way through it. A stir fry is usually a 'cheap' dinner, which allows me…

@conleywoods @once_mas I'm in the lean-hubby-it's-not-fair club too :D Thankfully he is my biggest supporter, and as he does most of the cooking, weighs out ingredients etc without complaint. I was not feeling the run last night; aching badly from Monday's PT session, and I was sure I wouldn't be able to run up the first…

PW: 78.7 CW: 77.6 I am very pleased to finish July in the next bracket down, particularly as I was fluctuating between 78.X and 79.X for a couple of months. Whilst I weigh in kg, I am 4lb away from getting under 12 stone and I'd really like to achieve that in August. As we're working our way through the contents of the…

Hi all, I'm Katie living near Nottingham in the UK with my husband and our cats. I gained a lot of weight in my early 20s, lost a reasonable amount, put some back on and stayed there for a couple of years and then got back to my highest number last year. I started the MFP journey in January and so far it's going very well;…

Some good losses this week :smile: Welcome @wolfy1234, this is a great team! I went for a run with my friend earlier, but not the route we had planned as it's a treacherous one in the rain. I can't remember the last time I got so wet out running! Thankfully our boiler installation completed yesterday so I was able to have…

I managed to survive the 'dark days' which ended on Tuesday as anticipated. Saw the lowest number of the year on the scales this morning so hoping to be in the 77's soon. We've a social weekend and I will certainly be going over my calorie goal, meaning Monday's number may well not be in the 77s. I'm planning to get a run…

Coconut shells - too easy Mouse turds - not exclusive enough Platypus toenails - now you're talking

I am definitely in the danger zone today, must be that time of the month. I don't track my cycle as I'm on birth control, but maybe I need to start. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly where I am at a given time, but yesterday, and more so today, I am eating everything in sight. We've got our long walk this evening and I'm…

That's quite a good example of what I mean. I find there can be a lot of difference between the American version of a food and the English version that I need to track - portion sizes can vary, for example. Plus some of the entries in the database are out of date as manufacturers are constantly revising their products,…

I'm the opposite; if we have it in the house, I don't need to go out and buy it when I'm craving/stressed because in that situation I'm more likely to buy and consume a larger quantity. I try to buy pre-portioned items; for example Cadbury mini bars (16g I think) rather than a 200g bar that I then break down. That makes it…

I can range between a can a week and a couple of cans a day depending on mood. Always diet/zero; I cut right back on caffeine at the start of the year and now it does affect me so I'll always choose caffeine free if available. I try to prioritise drinking water over soft drinks as I see better results on the scale and feel…

I've had a look through your diary OP, and you don't appear to be eating up to your calorie goal any day - sometimes coming in over 600 calories under. How was your calorie goal determined, and how long ago was that? Something is obviously wrong - it might be that the calorie goal is too high (but based on the calories…

PW: 78.8 CW: 78.7

@gak71 the scenary is phenomenal - just wow. It's the kind of experience I'd love to have one day. @sunny9847 I hope your husband is making good progress and will be able to come home soon. @happimess01 the change in you is amazing - you look fantastic. All your hard work is definitely paying off. @micki48 I'm sorry for…

Happy Friday everyone. This has felt like a loooong week. Our free weekend is now truly free, and whilst there's a fair amount we need/want to get done, it's going to be nice to only plan around ourselves. Oh, except the Saturday park run, of course! If I wasn't doing that I'd probably be chilling out in bed and it is…

@ashleycarole86 I do the same with ruminating, and building things up in my head. It made for a miserable couple of weeks before my first vaccine! That is something I'm trying to work on. In terms of races... I've done a couple but I guess Tough Mudder stands out. Man that sucked. I skipped plenty of obstacles (by the end,…

@KellyBgetsfit that sounds like a lot to be dealing with. The number on the scale is not going to be as bad as you think (speaking from experience, it never is!) and knowing the number gives you control over this area. In the Atomic Habits book that @ashleycarole86 mentioned, there's a guy who wanted to get into the habit…

Happy birthday @conleywoods, have a great day! I slept well last night, it was great and I did not want to get up this morning. I managed to avoid an afternoon/evening nap yesterday with the help of a rare energy drink. I try to avoid them now but I figured it'd get me through work, then I'd have the slump late evening and…

I have read it - last year I think. I tried to put a bit into practise as I was going through but didn't really stick with it. However, when I started doing my values course last year, I took what I learned in Atomic Habits to help me put together a plan for meeting those values regularly. I think a lot of it is obvious...…

PW: 78.6kg CW: 78.8kg It's 10.04 am and I am seriously considering going back to bed - yes, I'm supposed to be working. It's very hot (not compared to what many of you have had recently, but hot for England) and that has affected my sleep plus I've worn myself out. We went back home to Yorkshire on Saturday and saw OH's…

@jugar I didn't think about the impact of food and instead fixated on the fizzy drinks which admittedly I don't track (zero calorie) but I should probably start. Handily, I keep a food diary :D I'm going to make a note elsewhere and then if it happens again I can refer back easily and see if there's a pattern. @micki48 I…

That looks idyllic @conleywoods I'm not feeling 100% today - my scalp is irritable and my stomach is unsettled. This may lead to me skipping a meal but I'm going to see what lunch does. Maybe I got a little too warm on our run yesterday; we went for an hour and it wasn't the fastest but we tackled a couple of big hills.…

PW: 79 CW: 78.6 I was consistently lower all week, but then I did eat half a thing of popcorn in the cinema yesterday. First time we've been in forever and I really enjoyed the whole experience! The shopping trip today was good; I returned a couple of bits I bought yesterday and found the skirt in my (a smaller) size, so…

Happy Sunday all! Hugs for you @sunny9847 and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your husband. It's been a fairly chilled weekend here - we've done some shopping and today I bought some new medium/size 12 t-shirts, as my large/size 14 t-shirts are getting too big. They fit (a couple are going back as they aren't as…