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Love this - well done! I'm hoping I can conquer this problem too - I did in the past however that's when I was competing as an athlete...now I'm not and have put on weight it's really hard If I can get off the diet coke again I think I'd do ok with my cravings. I've put together 5 or 6 meals for each breakfast, lunch,…
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Wow wow wow - that's all I can say - awesome job - this is something similar to what I want to achieve (same starting weight as you too)
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BruinBear78 9.5 - haha! no 10 cos I can't see ur head lol!
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Amazing, you are my inspiration because I am around a similar position to your starting weight....it's like looking at myself in your before pic. If I look half as good as you in my after I will be well chuffed...leave to say your legs look awesome. I have a lot of stomach stretch marks which I'm really not pleased about,…
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Hi Sirrese - what a nice post! You sound like you are doing awesome! Nice job! I WILL get there ( I was going to write I Hope, but I changed to WILL, as I need to maintain that positive attitude hehe) .... I am glad I have realised now the importance of a healthy diet and exercise - I think this whole experience of having…
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Ooo embarrassing - I always write big posts - sorry guys! :/
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Gosh, you sound even more like me after your reply to my msg lol! (except for the children lol - actually this whole experience of gaining weight has made me a bit worried about having a child and then having all the issues resurface again - depression, anxiety etc) You're so right, a lot of the advice is aimed at who you…
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I'm wondering the same sort of thing - like I have weights - up to 25kg (I can buy more but I don't want to yet) ... I'm wondering more about pull up bars - this is the only thing I don't have! Any other recommendations? Oh also on the supplement side of things - did those people who done it use the supplements they…
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I feel exactly the same as you (without the child though) - I was a serious, competing athlete, suffered some injuries, comfort ate and now I'm in need of losing around 4 stone! Like you, I struggle with my mental attitude!! I'm going through it right now and still haven't seem to crack it! I can't keep my focus!…
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Sounds cool! Think I'll join in!!
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I'm also interested in knowing this?!
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Suppose it depends on what weight you started out at... Like someone else said, it could be muscle. It could be error in measurement Could be your losing weight from all over the body proportionally, and not just from one location Could be losing visceral (within organs) instead of subcutaneous fat (beneath the skin) - in…
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It takes roughly 16-20 hours for the calories you have consumed to pass through your system! So initially conversion of carbs into glycogen for energy! If it's not used, some will get stored in the Liver as glycogen for use later when it is needed. When liver stores are full, it will be converted into fatty acids and…
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Wow, 20lbs and your clothes aren't the bit looser - that's crazy?! Could you maybe still be bloated or something?
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Whattaboutye!! Another belfast one here :)
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Me!!! belfast! Was gonna say is there no one from belfast in this group :(
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This! I feel the same - though it's only been one week for me, but I lost albs in that first week and I feel good about things! It's motivated me and I like experimenting with different vegetable/meat recipes etc. and finding creative ways to include good food and healthy fats! In saying that - last night I had half an…
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You look amazing! Seriously! And really happy too! Well done, so pleased for you!
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Your pics look amazing! Well done! I hope I can find my 30DS soon cos I wanna start it so badly! I love your advice on stay trim for your lifetime! I used to be really fit and healthy and then let myself slide this last 2 years - I'm only 24 and I'm trying to get myself back to what I used to be by the time I turn 25...and…
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Bump, anyone....
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I feel a bit stupid, but I keep seeing NSV...what's it stand for?
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I'm studying a degree in sport and exercise science and I also have gym instructor qualifications. Going on what I've learnt at uni, strength would be more ideal first because as another forum member said, it will utilise your glycogen stores first. Then your body will utilise fat stores as the next fuel for exercise.…
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I just had spinach in my salad for the first time - wasn't too bad - bit salty tasting! I also bought an Avocado to try - so far it's still sitting in my fridge - I'm not sure if I will like it :/
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I was supposed to start yesterday but I couldn't find my DVD....today I did 3 mile walk, 20min interval running and strength training - tomorrow my goal is to FIND MY JILLIAN DVD!!! lol ... Hopefully I find it tomorrow and I can do my day 1 .... fingers crossed - desperate to start it again!
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That's brilliant!! Hopefully I'll see some changes in 2 weeks - I'm doing a lot of walking/running and strength training! I had a trainer last year but then I stopped cause I got sick and had some problems - he had me on a strict diet back then - I'll have to get it out and start it again...although I'm eating pretty well…
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I use PhD Diet Whey Protein - vanilla or chocolate I was suggested it by a guy who was my personal trainer for a while! He has trained many top athletes (including Amir Khan) and so I trusted him I love it after a workout! Mix some carbs in there and it will help build muscle and aid recovery! Of course a proper source of…
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Hi Nicole How long have you been doing this for so far? I just started weights today (though I'm a qualified gym instructor so I had to learn a lot of exercises with free weights). Today is the first real day of my clean eating and training! I'd love to lose 4 inches like you! I'm got dumbbells and a barbell! I also have a…
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HI All, name is Helen I'm 23 years old, and I'm a final year BSc Sport and Exercise Science student - on track for a first class honours. I used to be a competitive athlete, competitions etc...then I put on weight after I got injured which led me to stop exercising, eat crap to comfort myself and get depressed. I'm getting…
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Thank you both for your replies! Love to hear other people's coping strategies when you feel like you can't do it. AirCirclel - I sat down on Sunday night there past and did the smaller goals thing like you suggest - I said I would lose about 12lbs by the end of March.. hopefully I can get there and then re-evaluate my…
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I'd like to join! I have already done a work out for today but I'll get my 30 DS out for tomorrow's workout :D Do I just keep posting in the thread about updates etc? I still have to take my measurements and I haven't done any before pics yet - this is my first full day on MFP this second time round (used to have an…
