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Elliptical trainer will give you a good low impact workout - don't rely on the calorie counter at the gym though - they always overestimate your burn. I only used the gym when I was injured - but I love running! basically as long as you're exercising and enjoying it, what does it matter...?

You do look amazing...! Fantastic ad for MFP!!!

If you're planning on doing that sort of mileage in a week you need to go to a specialist running shop. Ask their advice - they'll probably assess your running and 'prescribe' a pair of shoes. Don't underestimate the importance of this...! 'Proper' shoes don't cost an awful lot more than 'standard' ones, and you will be…

Hi. Read this: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=53304 Stress CAN prevent you losing weight due to the body's increased production of cortisol - which tends to make you store fat. :frown:

WILL-what???!!! Seriously - I have lots of willpower I just get very hungry...! If I do a long run in the day then I have to eat with the kids otherwise I starve. But then I get hungry again later on. The answer really is to go to bed but I often stay up late working as I work form home. Never mind - I'll get there. And…

Really??! I suppose the answer for me may be to just use the mouth tray on its own then... :laugh:

I'd be interested to know a little more about your 'friend' The fact that she is not supporting you in something that is important to you (regardless of her feelings on it) is a reflection on her - NOT you. You carry on... You are not just a dress size!! Bless...

You have to believe in yourself and believe you can do this. Remind yourself that THIS is what you want. Don't beat yourself up over the times you failed - that's history, this is now. Your future as a leaner fitter man in in your hands right NOW - not last weekend...

No let's have "Let's lose the tissue of adipose"...?

Superb! I think I've just found my new motto!

I agree - I should really lighten up... :bigsmile:

Thanks everyone - cheered me up! :wink:

WOW - What a difference a POSITIVE POST makes! I fell off my wagon in a big way last night - had been doing so well for 2 weeks and lost 4lbs (only wanted to lose a stubborn 7lbs or so); but last night I gorged myself...!!!! Silly me. I'd been beatiing myself up till I read your post. You're absolutely right - it's about…

Wow - you've done really well - but yes 1000cals a day is very low. Your body might go into starvation mode..! But anyway I always go for the dry dishes - chicken tikka, chicken tandoori etc. I have a couple of poppadums with the onion but no dip and rice but no naan and I'm afraid I'm the mad one who always eats the…

Hello! I'm a runner. I have an app on my phone that tells me how many calories I burn per run and it does tally quite well with the figure calculated on here. The things to bear in mind are: 1 The number of calories you burn during any exercise is a function of your weight too. Someone heavier than you may well indeed burn…