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I've just upgrade to the pro version for 1 year, it was US$20. The compare previous performances is pretty handy and the old male pride kicks in when I look at 'benchmark'. Other than that, haven't really seen a difference thus far. The app - I get the occasional mis-sync (ie trying to work out where I am) but it's like 1…

Great. Write down exactly how it feels on a piece of paper. Leave this piece of paper somewhere handy, like your wallet. Next time you're about to binge, pull out the piece of paper. Do you want to feel like this again? Also works for motivating one into exercise.

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(Lisa) “I’m going to become a vegetarian!” (Homer) “Does that mean you’re not going to eat any pork?” (Lisa) “Yes!” (Homer) “Bacon?” (Lisa) "Yes Dad!” (Homer) "Ham?” (Lisa) “Dad, all those meats come from the same animal!” (Homer) “Right Lisa, some wonderful, magical animal!”"

HIIT (high intensity interval training). Warm up > short workpiece at maximum effort > short rest piece > repeat 10-15 times > warm down. Whatever measure you want, ie sprint 100 yards, walk 50 yards or sprint 1 minute, walk 1 minute. Be warned, it sounds easy, but it is not. You will be exhausted the first few times you…

That's the WHOLE POINT OF SCIENCE, testing the conditions under which a theory should apply. Frequently it's the interpretation of outcomes of science that are picked up by the media / popular culture and run with. Genuine scientific endeavour underpins so much of what we consider base reality that very, very few people…

There's an MFP group on Endomondo, too - just search 'mfp' in the Community section (I think) and join there. There's a leaderboard but not a hell of a lot else. Group link for the lazy: http://www.endomondo.com/teams/2349993

Innumerable studies show that the greatest factor in weight loss is calorie deficit. If you were able to accurately determine calorie content between 'junk' and 'regular' food and both diets set at the same calorie deficit, then both would lose the same amount of weight. Other factors: Volume: A 45g bag of chips is going…

Don't stress about what other people think of you. They're not thinking about you. They're stressing about what other people think about them. Save one fifth of what you earn, and buy Australian mining shares with it.

Uncooked serving size unless otherwise indicated the packaging. This goes for pretty much any food you cook, ie 150g of steak will become about 100g when you cook it, but you measure off the uncooked weight. ^Edit: What does it say on the packaging?

Thank you. This approach (and realisation) saw me move from 113kg (250lb) to 81kg (178.5lb) in 12 months. It never felt dangerous, unsustainable, or remarkable in and of itself. I am a huge advocate of the 'exercise more' part. I know it doesn't work for everyone, but whilst eating less feels like a sacrifice, exercise is…

So now you've piqued my interest. Iodised salt exists for a reason, iodine is a trace element required in the diet to prevent iodine deficiency, which is associated with mental retardation, and it affects 2 billion people worldwide. Many of the 2 billion people that are affected subside on foodstuffs that you'd label 'all…

ow ow ow ow ow. I am channelling your post-run-shower pain right now. All I can say is: bandaids. bandaids. bandaids. For your reference: http://www.chayden.net/Runs/Adidas/tape.jpg

Hi Chrissy Ann, I've just sent you a friend request - Richard R

No, although you can set up your own challenges and share with friends / groups if need be. There was one guy who won the 'most calories burnt' award a few months back - looking at his logs, in essence he's a semi-professional tour cyclist. Yeah, cos in between work, kids, house and the other daily crap, I have enough time…

Swim classes all the way. The videos are all well and good but nothing beats a tutor who can physically show you what to do. Three essentials for pleasant swimming (otherwise it can be a nightmare!) 1 - proper breathing technique - you can't pant in a pool! So being able to control how and when you breathe is really,…

Hello, I've created a group for Endomondo users here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8727-endomondo Feel free to join / share information.

Hello, I have a similar journey to yours, started a bit higher at 113kg and am currently floating around 81kg after 11 months. Also just on 6'. At work at the moment so can't share pics but will try and get some up later on. My ultimate weight started at 90, then went to 85, now it's 78 because I still have a spare tyre…

Not at all dumb, good question. In short, no they're not, unless the label reads 'RAW' For generic foodstuffs like meat and veges, I always search for 'GENERIC' + 'RAW' + [food name] ie GENERIC RAW BROCCOLI or GENERIC RAW CHICKEN BREAST Where it's already been cooked - we occasionally get a roast chicken from the…

Running on the beach at Ventnor, Philip Island, Australia. I looked back and saw a massive thunderstorm coming - massive motivation to finish the run and get home!

Do you know how goddamned difficult it is to compliment a woman who's self-conscious? When by nature of your relationship with her, she's LESS likely to believe your praise than that of a complete stranger on the internet (I'm looking at you, MFP), or to misinterpret your embarrassed, clumsy attempts at making her feel…

0/10. Not even mad.

Tell myself 'Let's just do it, then at least I achieved one thing today' It's very, very rare that I have a totally crap workout and probably 19 times out of 20 I end up feeling a hell of a lot better afterwards.

Nope. My wife chose right, though, I'm 20kg lighter than when we first got together.

Sounds like biscuit is what Australia / NZ call 'english muffins' Baked Camembert - a miniature Camembert round cheese, usually covered in breadcrumbs, and either baked or deep-fried. The cheese goes all gooey and melty. Fish pie with cheese mash - delicately flavoured white-flesh fish, often smoked (brings a different…

The Zinger Tower Burger Meal! Oh god, why...WHY WHY WHY? I can still reel off the drive-thru instructions in my sleep. 'Yeah I'll have a Zinger Tower Burger meal, upsized to large, extra seasoning on the fries, pepsi for the drink, and can I have a chocolate mousse as well please' Contented myself in the knowledge that…

If you're out there? You're not talking about it - you're doing it. You're not copping out - you're dedicated. You've set goals - and you're working towards them. I have inordinate respect for the people who get in there and do it. My favourite moment in a sporting event was during a fun run in Wellington, NZ, there was…

as j_wilson says - it's data, and how you interpret it. For me MFP slightly overestimates calories and grossly underestimates burn calculations. For instance, I'm on 1280 target per day which targets a 2lb loss per week. For accuracy's sake I weigh and measure *everything* down to about 3 gram tolerance, and include things…

Depends on severity and what you're doing now. Mine was 5-6 weeks before I could run on it properly :o( However I was able to do leg-based cardio after the first week (bike and rowing machine) then gradually progress into crosstrainer and elliptical. You cannot rush it, unfortunately, as it's a very tricky place to heal…