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I started running when the childcare business l work at was only allowed to accept kids of essential personnel in March 2020 and l suddenly had two hours extra free time each day. It seemed a shame to just waste it plus l had always wanted to shout "l'm going for a run" as l headed out the door and actually go for a run! I…

Hello ladies :smile: I'm so happy I found this thread! I'm 47 and about five months ago my period was five days late (freaked and did pregnancy test), then all back to normal. Then last month nothing, 59 day cycle and this month my period is on time (couple of days early) but much heavier than normal with cramping I don't…

Thanks so much for your reply!

Hi! I am the same size as you, is there a particular style in the Panache range that you find better? Thanks :smile:

Thanks!!!! That worked!!

Water enhancers are my fav, Mio or Fit & Active from Aldi. If I fancy something fizzy I'll occasionally have some American Clear, their pineapple and coconut with ice is lush on a hot summer evening.

I changed my lifestyle about 18 months ago and have lost 52lbs so far, l got a bit burned out with the whole thing because lm always super strict and like all those numbers to balance. I took an unplanned break for a couple of months (Dec/Jan), l didn't go mad, but equally l didn't log and ate things l wanted to, l did…

I read the last four words of your last sentence too fast and was left wondering to myself what lower belly biceps are and do l have them 🤣

I'm an apple shape with about 25lbs of 75lbs left to go, about 20lbs of that feels like it's on my midsection! I'm in a weird out of proportion stage right now with relatively slim(ish) arms and legs and a big old tummy 🤣

The Super Size Me results meant absolutely nothing in the end because one of the results they latched onto was the damage caused to his liver by his diet. However, Spurlock later admitted that he hadn't been sober for more than a week in the last decade, I think that might have something to do with his liver damage.

You really can't trust them to make it the same every time, I watched Undercover Boss last week, it was about the guy who owns the Muscle Maker Grill and one of his franchisee's was literally eyeballing the portions he was putting into very specific dishes aimed at people adhering to very specific macros. They were…

That's because you knew it would get butter reception! :D

I really love this thread! I have tried all kinds of skinny pasta/noodles etc but I had not thought about replacing some of my beloved rice with cauliflower. If you have any similar tricks feel free to share :smiley:

I have a massive sweet tooth, I used to eat banana pancakes and Aunt Jemima's Butter Lite Syrup now I've moved onto Oikos Triple Zero yogurts which are pretty tasty and there are loads of flavors. If I need a small sweet hit I have a hard candy so it will last for a few minutes.

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Hi blondebeauty500 Congratulations on your upcoming graduation :smile: It all gets really confusing doesn't it? Especially when you mix gluten and thyroids in with everything. I am 5 feet tall and you are correct even a few pounds can really show which sucks. I stalled in my weight loss after about 28lbs for weeks,…

It doesn't look like you are logging correctly, the entry you are using named - "oven baked - skinless chicken breast" seems to be too low on calories when compared to a verified cooked chicken breast entry. For example, on one day you eat 2 x 300g portions logged as "oven baked - skinless chicken breast" which were 237…

It's difficult to say without knowing age, sex, how long it's been going on etc. The older I get I find my appetite is waning (I'm mid-40s), the heat reduces it, if I exercise too much it reduces it, totm reduces it. It's 9:30pm as I post this and I have yet to crack 1000 cals even after working out and going for a walk.…

Hi My receipe is as follows - 2 teaspoons Jiff (lower sodium and sugar) 63 cals still tastes very peanutty 126g (medium) banana 110 cals 1/2 scoop Pure Protein Vanilla Flavour 75 cals 1 teaspoon chia seeds - 20 cals 2oz skim milk 23 cals 1/4 cup coffee 0 cals 3 ice cubes 0 cals So around about 300 cals, it makes just under…

Some days (more than I would like) I find my intake has been way too low and the heat reduces my appetite aswell. I found a peanut butter, banana, vanilla protein powder and chia seed smoothie is both delicious and filling at around 300 cals depending what liquids etc you add to it (l put coffee in mine if I have it for…

Hi, congratulations on your weight lose however you have lost quite a lot in a relatively short amount of time. I got stuck around 27lbs and just bounced around the same lb on and off for weeks. Turns out I was not eating enough and working out too much so my net calories were waaaaaay too low. I worked out my correct…

Amazing story thanks so much for posting it, it's been very helpful for me today because I'm struggling with working my backside off with my eating/working out and not losing consistently. You've motivated me to keep plowing on :)

Yes it can you just need to add Samsung Health as your partner app and then set what info you want them to exchange. I use mine this way

I just attempted W1D1 and didn't get all the way through probably shouldn't have taken the dog for a long walk first. I definitely need some new trainers or my heels are going to regret it lol. Also, I think I burned more cals trying to get into my damn sports bra than the running :wink:

Me too lemonblossom being 5 foot nothing sucks lol x

This is what MFP state "We do not recommend women consume fewer than 1200 calories per day, or men fewer than 1500 calories per day. Eating too little can produce negative health effects."

Hey, I've been on here for quite a while too with weight going up and down (mostly up!). Took my Dad dying in January to finally make me clean up my lifestyle. I basically just cut out all the crap, from my food intake and my attitude to it. Reduced processed foods (can't get away from the Dairy Lea Dunkers though lol),…

Ditto.