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I am on the waiting list to have my thyroid removed as it has developed into a huge multinodular goiter... my trainer and I are trying to get as much weight off me before my operation, as I am terrified of what will happen afterward. I have trouble losing weight, even though supposedly I am slightly overactive, weird. I'm…

Its done now, and no you're not a failure, you're human. This is what we do, until we learn not to do it anymore. Keep a protein bar in your handbag for emergencies, and know that you don't have to resort to stuffing your face. We've all done it and we'd be liars if we said we haven't. And be up front and tell your friend…

I think you aren't lazy I think you are depressed and need to get to see your doctor and get on some medication. Start by going for a walk everyday and getting some fresh air into your body, then start with looking at your nutrition, because this, my love, is NOT living. The only person who can fix this is you, theres no…

I work in an office too, and the other girls bring in all sorts of goodies, but I just say no thank you. I am fine if I don't have any but am unsure of my self control if I allow myself any so I play it safe. I figure its my body and my life and I'll say what does and doesn't go into my mouth. I used to be weak and once…

Hello, I never eat back my exercise cals, but that's just me, and yes it will tell you you have lots of cals left to eat if you've entered your exercise for the day, I just ignore it. Lots of people have different ways of doing this, so you will get some different responses. First of all I want to say congratulations....…

Fantastic!!!! I am so pleased for you and I have to say you look AMAZING!!!!! I have 3 half marathons coming up and I cant wait, the furthest I've run is 15km. Thank you for sharing your story, very inspirational!

So easy, but I like to heat it up in the morning and add a scoop of protein powder. I am going to experiment with steel cut oats, and also with oat groats (although I think these will have to sit in a thermos to cook overnight). I love the convenience!

If you then cook that mixture yes, otherwise you are still eating raw egg whites. If that's what you meant by your question?

huh??? you cant get these 3 ingredients out of your pantry, measure out the quantity and add it up?

thank you!! these would be great to keep in the freezer!!!! yummy :smile:

fantastic!!! thank you.... I was looking for a more wholefood cookie recipe today for my kids to make... this one is perfect!

she has some amazing recipes on there!!! Great site!

I agree with you, I loathe green tea and have tried it numerous ways... like drinking grass. I am sick of people telling me how good it is for me and trying to shove it down my throat. Everyone is different! My personal fave is peppermint tea in a very tall mug, 2 peppermint tea bags and one whole lemon. I know, a lot of…

chuck the scale, get out the measuring tape, and take some comparison pics. Having muscle is far healthier than being skinny by 'scale' standards. If your clothes are getting looser then you are on the right path. I lost 14.5cm in 3 weeks, but didn't lose a single gram on the scales... those horrible things have been put…

lets put it another way,, do you like being overweight? Are you making excuses to stay that way? You are worried about loose skin, but when you look in the mirror now, are you liking what you see? If so, why worry about losing weight? And if not, why stress about loose skin? If you're not happy with the way you are then…

I have a trainer, I can only afford to see her once every 3 or 4 weeks, and she is ok with that, she knows I am 100% dedicated. She kicks my *kitten* harder than I could ever push myself and I love it. You may have to chop and change trainers till you find one you click with, but that's ok. There is someone out there who…

Thank you for sharing!! They sound great!

Its not always your runners, I have an unstable pelvis and omg the pain caused by running, in my pelvis, my hips, and driving pains down my legs because of this. But I recognised it for what it was, needing to get used to the actual act of running. If you're a newbie then yes, everything has to get used to what you are…

Those races are great fun, you need a fair bit of endurance and upper body strength, and like the above posts said, you can get heaps of training advice on those websites. Go for it chick, you will have a ball!!!

hmmmm.. first of all if that's a current photo and you think you look fat... you are so wrong. Secondly, whatcha gonna do about it? Whinging isn't gonna get the job done. Thirdly, if that isn't a current photo, change it, coz right now, I'm thinking you're crazy!

bahahaha!! I love this ^^^ I personally don't drink it, except for the rare times I go out and have vodka and something fizzy (raspberry?) But if it fits within your diet plan and you have no intention of giving it up, then like the lady above says, no crack and all will be well. This has amused me no end :bigsmile:

You are on the right path... everyone says you're not eating enough, but I think that's something that you need to play around with, I for one cant eat that much, I just gain regardless of how much exercise I am doing. Firstly... get rid of the scales... just weigh once a month. Second... get your trainer to measure you…

This happened to me when I became gluten intolerant... Which then took me months to work out that was what was wrong with me. BUT!!!!! .... Have an honest look at your food diary, and see if there's something you can identify you may be having too much of etc or too often. Water doesn't make you more bloated unless you…

Hun, just keep going! Get that weight off you while you are young!!!!! Do not worry about things like loose skin, because I'm sorry but surely you would feel better losing weight but being able to hide a bit of loose skin behind clothes? I think if you work hard and lift weights (yes it does wonders) then you shouldn't…

To be honest, I think it's a good sign of your body letting the fat underneath go. Try not to stress about it, just keep going. It shoud tighten up again when you give it some muscle underneath to cling to!

I don't eat fruit as I'm intolerant, but I eat as much veggies as I can get in my face. And don't get me started on the hype that is the recent coconut phenomenon!!! Literally no long term studies have been done but amazingly it reverses Alzheimer's, etc. makes me so mad! If you insist upon having your coconut water then…

Welcome!!! There are lots of people here to offer support and help you along the way. You can do this, just take it a day at a time and stick to what you have decided to do. I'm here to help you anytime :D

I am 42 and in the best shape of my life.... although still a long way to go, but I am very motivated to reach my goals. I make no excuses, have a busy lifestyle and 4 kids and some health issues but will do literally whatever it takes to get this done! 40's are no barrier to being where you want to be physically!

I dont care what anyone says... when you first start restricting your intake, you are always starving. It took me ages before I stopped feeling like my throat had been cut, then your tummy shrinks and it does get better. I also find the more protein you eat, that help cut down the hunger a bit. I promise it does get…

I love it, and what better reason to lose weight and get fit that the desire to be around for your baby! Here to support you any way I can!