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If you find exercise routines like 30DS boring then why don't you mix it up a bit? Instead of 10 days straight of each level, do 3 days level 1, 3 days level 2, 3 days level 3, and repeat twice! That way you'll [almost] reach your 10 days at each level but every 3 days you get a bit of variety in your workout. The *only*…

You need to read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 Also, your BMR is your BASE metabolic rate - what your body burns in its idle - or base - state. What your body needs to MAINTAIN current weight is your TDEE - total daily energy expenditure - which is your BMR…

I'm on day 3 of level 2 now, I only did 9 days of level 1 because i thought it was time to step it up a gear and DEAR GOD it is stepped up!! level 2 is definitely harder, and it's working different areas which you can really feel. I'm still struggling with push-ups, but hoping I'll improve the longer I'm at it. Haven't…

The word diet has now lost all meaning to me having read it so many times. Say it over and over again, it's funny. diet diet diet diet diet diet diet diet diet... On a slightly more mature note - I often get the response "Oh! you're not DIETING are you?" when i go out for dinner with friends and chose the not-fried…

I'm ALL for Nigella! She's not really a red carpet type, and not in the movies, she's just incredibly beautiful (and doesn't deprive her skin of natural oils and fats needed for that gorgeous glow). Gillian Mckeith STILL doesn't compare, even in red carpet make up. She looks at peoples' poo to decide on their diet regime.…

Obviously she has made it to the Olympics with that body so I say the media should just leave her well alone. I doubt anyone who makes these daft comments about her being "fat" hasn't competed in 4 Olympics and won medals! Just because she doesn't look like a supermodel doesn't mean she won't perform, which is what the…

I have the same problem, it's just too tempting!! I find that gin and slimline tonic helps keep calories low - a single is 56 calories :) or volunteer to be the designated driver, just relax and enjoy a sober night and your girl friends will no doubt be grateful to save money on taxis! At the end of the night, if you're…

I find not drinking very difficult...I'm in my early 20s and love socialising so it kinda comes with the territory! I've forced myself to drink only one night on a weekend, and when I do it's gin and slimline tonic, coming in at under 60 cals per drink! I will save up a modest amount of calories each day during the week if…

Great post! I'm trying to persuade myself that the scale doesn't dominate at the moment! It's tricky though. My problem is that I've always been overweight, since I can remember I've been uncomfortable with my body. This means I have no idea what my body will look like at a healthy bf%, weight, bmi or whatever scale is…

Hi, I'm 24 trying to lose 30lbs! I'm on day 8 of 30 day shred level 1, which i do every day except sundays, im doing c25k (week 3) and try to swim on a friday too. been here 7 weeks. feel free to add me!

I workout when i come in from work so basically...... DO NOT SIT DOWN pretty much just that. because if I sit down, I find it a hundred times harder to get up and start working out. I generally get a pint of water to keep near me while i sweat and just force myself to start while my brain is going 'nooo, you deserve a…

Hi! I live in Manchester and I LOVE this city! I came here to study but I haven't left and it is now my home. Cycling is definitely big in manchester, probably because it's so flat :wink: I'm not a member of any clubs but there are definitely some about. There are plenty of running clubs too, and there's often 5K races in…

week 3 day 1 done! I'm a week behind where i thought i'd be but I needed to give my knees a rest! Managed to move straight on to week 3 though rather than repeating week 2 for a bit which I'm happy about :) nervous about the 5 min runs in week 4 though!!

I have only been logging for about 6 weeks so far, so still pretty new to this. I lost 3.5kg (7.7lbs) in the first 3 weeks, and since then I've been hovering around the same number, which is quite frustrating! I try to think of it as 3.5 over the 6 weeks, so .5kg/1lb a week, which i think is pretty reasonable :) I'm eating…

This gives me hope :) Thanks

yup, definitely up a couple of pounds since the heat! i think my body is just in shock! We don't have much to worry about here in the UK though, apparently there's rain on the way....again......surprise surprise!

In my home town (I dont live there anymore) a lot of schools have actually banned mothers who turn up in pyjamas, it turned into such issue! Although this is the same town where mothers were found pushing fish and chips and macdonalds through school railings after the school had implemented a change to school dinners to…

I've always been overweight too. There's a really odd moment in my parents' photo albums where I change from an angelic-looking, blonde 8 year old, and over the page to the following year's school photo I'm podgy, my hair's brown (no idea how that happened) and looking less than happy! I was an early developer (B cup bras…

Hi, I'm in this same situation! I have gained 2lbs since my last weigh in, and at that weigh in i hadn't actually lost anything, so i understand that it's very disheartening! I just try to tell myself that as long as the trend is that you're eating a decent caloric deficit then the downwards trend in weight *will* happen!…

I've had this too, the very first day I headed out to start c25k, no more than 10 metres from my front door a random woman made a horrible comment as i walked by, in front of her kids!! If i hadn't already been nervous about being seen out running I'd have turned around and taken her down a peg or two. I'm also a UK size…

The whole debate around breakfast and weight loss centers more around the fact that if you give your body fuel in the morning, you are less likely to over-eat later in the day - you keep your metabolism and appetite steady throughout the day. If a smoothie is what does it for you for breakfast, then keep doing what you're…

I started last night, and weirdly I'm looking forward to doing it again tonight! Im in the UK, didn't know how to get hold of the dvd so just downloaded the 3 vids (shh don't tell anyone :tongue: ) Ive taken starting measurements and weight, really excited to see the results! Have a look at this thread to see some results,…

a UK size 8?! How on earth do your thighs wobble at a size 8?? I bet you look fantastic. If you have lost the pounds but still feel a little bit wobbly maybe try starting some lifting? I'm no expert but I've recently started Jillian Michael's 30 day shred to incorporate lifting into my work out because apparently if you…

I'm about to find out later this week how it'll work for me, as I'll have my first one since starting on MPF, and I started 30ds yesterday! I think it'll depend on how I feel, I WANT to work out because I know the endorphines will make it feel better but I do suffer badly with cramps and for about 2 days before I even…

WOW this thread has totally motivated me to get 30DS! I have about 30lbs to lose so hopefully this will do the trick to get me over a bit of a slow loss the last 3 weeks! Just wondering if I do 30ds every other day, alternating with my c25k run, will I still get the same results? Don't know if i'll have the energy to do it…

:drinker: :laugh: brilliant!

I was supposed to start week 3 this week, but because I've got some achy pains in my knees I might leave it a few more days. Definitely going to go back to it though, not falling off the wagon, I promise!

face and hips for me, well...so far! I'm hoping I don't lose too much bum though, or boobs!! To those people who lose from your stomach first - do you do any specific exercises or cut out any specific foods? I've heard a million times before that you can't spot reduce fat but I live in hope :(

I'm IN! I had my normal weekly weigh in this morning, so it's a perfect time to start. I'm becoming obsessive with weighing every morning and it really affects my mood/motivation even just 0.5kg! Im going away on 16th August so might have to finish then....if that's ok? CW: 169lb GW (aug 16th): 160lb Going to stuff the…

I'm also going on a road trip this weekend! I was wondering exactly this yesterday. I think I'm going to make a couple of healthy wraps (some sandwiches for the boys but I won't eat them), some almonds and sultanas in a ziplock bag and possibly some pepper n carrot sticks to nibble on too. I think i might steal some of the…