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You could either shut her down each time she brings up the food issue ("thanks but I'm not interested in pizza. Hey have you seen *insert movie title here*? I saw it the other day, etc. etc.") and just keep switching the topic until she gets bored of pressuring you. Or you could just avoid food-based activities with her.…
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Name: Sam Challenge Starting Weight: 96kg Goal Weight: 90kg Today's Weight: 93.8kg Weight loss this week: 0.6kg Today's Measurements: Bicep: 33.5cm (1.5cm loss since starting) Chest: 103cm (1cm loss since starting) Waist: 83cm (1cm loss since starting) Hips: 110cm (1cm loss since starting) Thigh: 71.5cm (1.5cm loss since…
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Thanks mmk137! I searched for an app and found one so I downloaded some Jillian Michaels podcasts to get me started. It worked and now I am happily venturing into podcast-land :) I don't listen to stuff at home so I play them in the car to and from work because I can just connect my phone to the stereo via bluetooth.…
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Net 600-800 cals a day. Ignore all concerned comments by others on your lack of cals. Be congratulated by clueless people when you lose a large amount of weight all at once. Continue to ignore concerned friends.
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Yep! :happy: I add salt to mine, and pepper is good also. I also have Nuttelex (olive oil spread) on occasion but I should probably consider skipping that, it doesn't really need it at all... If I'm having the same brekkie at home I will sometimes add extra things- egg, spinach, mushrooms, fetta... whatever's in the…
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There's apps for that! I can't recommend one as I drink heaps of water so I don't need it, but I know other people have used apps successfully :smile: I think one even has a little plant that grows as you log your water intake, so it encourages you to drink more. Or something!
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Okay, I haven't read every page of this conversation so I am not sure if it's been mentioned yet but can we please stop calling Rachel 'anorexic'? Anorexia Nervosa is an actual mental illness (in fact it has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness) and to just sort of throw that label at someone because they're…
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Avocado and tomato on toast, and a soy latte. I can't handle sweet food in the mornings. This is my fave breakfast, and something that is quick and easy to make at work :) it also keeps me full until (almost) lunch time. Having said that, you can have anything you like for brekkie! Even non-breakfast foods. Have leftovers…
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I stopped being a martyr and realised that the most important person in my life is me. And if I had a partner that expected me to do everything for him then that is an abusive relationship (I learned this the hard way). Does your partner make you do these things and make you feel awful if you don't? Or are you doing this…
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No worries! I am sure there's an equivalent. I will have a search around the Play Store and see what I can find :)
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Stupid question time. :embarassed: How do I get podcasts? Is this an iphone thing? I have a Galaxy. Or is it an internet thing?
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Okay so I have a few weeks of taking it easy until my back stops hurting. I am going to try harder to eat within my calories. I've failed with that today but I don't mind, I am still under maintenance cals. I have lost almost 6kg since November last year and I have calculated that it is a fifth of what I need to lose. When…
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Name: Sam Challenge Starting Weight: 96kg Goal Weight: 90kg Today's Weight: 94.4kg Weight loss this week: 1.3kg Today's Measurements: Bicep: - Chest: - Waist: 83cm (loss of 1cm since starting) Hips: - Thigh: - Starting Body Fat % (if known): 33.4% Goal Body Fat %: Under 30% Today's Body Fat %: 32.9% What goals did you kick…
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You can bake it or stir fry it. Or if it's silken tofu you can turn it into yummy 'sausage rolls': http://herestheveg.blogspot.com.au/2008/12/december-7-2008-vegan-sausage-rolls.html They are SO GOOD.
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-Don't get one just for the sake of getting one. -Get an idea of what you legitimately want and find a reputable studio/artist to help you design it. They'll advise you on placement, etc. Stick the design somewhere in your house where you can see it every day. After 6 months see if you still love it. If you don't, don't…
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Yay Claude! What a cute kitty he is :) And kitties for Mungo too, how sweet. Good on you both for helping them! Broncos- I do the New Rules of Lifting program which sees me do 2 alternate workouts for each stage. It's 3 workouts per week and they are whole body workouts. This may change in more advanced stages but I…
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I went to the doctor this morning to see what is up with my back. I have put it down to it being a flare-up of Spondylolysis (basically a crack in the vertebrae) which happened when I was about 15. Every now and then I get the ouchies but it normally goes away after sleeping. This has been a solid 4 days of strong pain, so…
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Don't do too much at once. Aim for maybe 3 times per week, half an hour each time. Or whatever works for you. Schedule it in and make sure all your stuff (clothes, etc.) is ready to go so you've got no excuse to back out. Set goals- I decided to do the c25k program so I ran 3 times per week and it was really satisfying…
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Love mexican food :) I had refried bean burritos last week! I haven't come across any Old El Paso stuff so far that wasn't vegan/vego so you should be fine with any of their tacos/burritos/whatever. Taco sauce/salsa is always a great thing to eat- vegan, fairly low cals and YUM! The only things to really avoid are…
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Hope I'm not too late to weigh in! Name: Sam Challenge Starting Weight: 96kg Goal Weight: 90kg Today's Weight: 95.7 (was actually on Friday but didn't get to the computer until now) Weight loss this week: 0.3kg Did not record other measurements, I will do them every fortnight What goals did you kick this week? Small weight…
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Tomato and avocado on toast.
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I'd like to see a picture of Claude too! How is he going today? Yesterday was a bit of a bummer in terms of calories but I am on track again today. Going to the pub after work to catch up with my old boss and I am limiting myself to one wine (which is standard because I am driving), and probably a lemon lime bitters. Then…
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It appears that Claude is our mascot! I happened to catch the biggest loser last night, seems like an interesting one! I did find it motivating but by the time I did all my chores I barely had time to eat, let alone exercise :( oh well. Wise words Skim. Beating yourself up will never help. I've been trying to be kind to…
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Unless you're taking steroids you won't bulk up. I am doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women program at home but you do need some equipment to be able to do it. Great program though, totally recommended :smile:
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I bought protein powder but it's pretty gross. The texture is weird. It's a vegan one because I'm not much of a dairy fan, so I am not sure if whey ones taste better or not. I prefer to get my protein from food where possible anyways. It really is an individual choice though! Do you get enough protein in your diet already?…
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Claude is a cute name! What a great idea :smile: Good on you wahelga for trying to make friends with it! Well I officially started on Friday but had a bit of a blow out on saturday. Unexpected pizza dinner. It was nice though, so I am not too bothered. WIll continue with my Friday weigh ins as always because generally I'm…
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Yay! I'm excited :) I feel a bit motivated by this 'healthy living' challenge at my work at the moment. I'm not participating but there's so many people doing it that I want to achieve great things just like them, but my way. I find the eating plan way too restrictive for me- it's basically paleo, but I'm vegetarian and…
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Hello all! I recently joined this group so thought I would pop in and say g'day :happy: Tonight I finished stage one and am feeling pretty pleased about that! I am looking forward to getting stuck into stage two next week, yay! Am loving all the inspiring posts on here :love:
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Seriously OP. Just be yourself, and don't be a ****head. That's about it. Don't be 'dominant', because here's a newsflash for you- women are your equal. We are not inferior, or weak. We don't need you to be big tough manly men. We don't need you to be in charge of us. Knock on the door, be cool, don't buy flowers because…
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Wow. Lucky lady.
