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Fantastic work - great inspiration for me as I am roughly same weight and same weight loss goals. For the record you were always gorgeous, but can see how much more confidence you have with your new stunning self! Go girl!
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Amazing work, you have inspired me so much more - and not just with the weight loss, but the fact you went from running a 5K to a marathon in 7 months! Holy crap that's awesome!! Goes to show we are capable of more than our limited minds think sometimes. Keep up the awesome work. All the best for your goals ahead :)
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Ok, I am in. Second day back and although I have been ill the last 2 days, and even worse today, I still forced myself to keep going no matter what and have been adding some exercise in, food needs improvement. But logging things does help keep you on track, you can easily forget how many calories the sneaky chocolates or…
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Well done - you look fab and definitely 20 years younger at least! Go girl! Thanks for some inspiration x
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Not as yet, but just bought some kettle bells yesterday and looking up some routines so about to find out. I like the idea of kettle bells, however hate weights, so hoping this will help me with weight training (and bonus cardio). I have only started back at it after gaining back 20kgs, so have 45kgs to lose. Day 2 and…
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Keep at it, over time it will all make a difference, if you keep going it will all come off. It's not a race, enjoy the journey, if it feels like a chore you aren't going to be able to maintain it. Making smaller gradual changes over time where it feels like a natural transition can be a good way to go, thats what has…
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When I first started my journey, I weighed 100kg at 5'3....my plan was to lose 40kg....I lost 20kg....lost track, gained some of that weight back and just getting back on track. I think what de-railed me was the obsession of the weight loss after awhile, so did quick diets that guaranteed me 5kg weight loss in a week (it…
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I only started after a massive relapse the beginning of this week, right on first day of my cycle too....and yesterday I found it tough, I had a quarter of a blueberry muffin (rather than inhaling the whole thing), a dark chocolate lindt ball....and was sooooo surprised I managed to stop there. I don't believe it humanly…
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Thanks all for your comments! Yeah thats what I figure 16 is my new limit for now, as opposed to the 18, and hope to work down eventually baby steps!! My other main motivator is just pure health!! I was feeling amazing and looooved the gym and exercise and being active, just got derailed for a bit for lots of different…
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Sometimes I think people think there are only two ways to do it all or nothing, good to remember even if it the smallest efforts, they are better than none! Never let a slip up no matter how big limit you. What is done is done, dust off and try again! Go us!! Hehehe Glad my post helped you xx
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Amazing! Well done! That's awesome to know you have inspired others to make such a change! The cherry on top!
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Sorry just one more thing, it was actually not too long after the 35 pound mark I dropped to the size 16, so a few more pounds and I am sure you will find some 16's that start fitting!! And clothes do depend on makes etc, I actually bought a dress not long ago, and size 14 was too big! I had to get the size 12, although…
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I felt the same way as someone told me something like 6-9kg was a dress size and it felt like FOREVER to drop from a size 20 to a 16, but as soon as I hit a certain point, size 16 fit, and now I can see a size 14 in the not too far distance. Persevere, because just when you start wondering if you will ever get there, you…
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I agree with hard work is the only way, and when a gf of mine mentions Dukin diets, Atkins etc I just say its simple: eat well and move a little more than you do now and build it up, small changes at a time which gradually build to significant changes, too much too quickly is hard to maintain, and if something has an end…
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Love this!
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Good luck, I'm beginning to think that learning about what to eat and how much to exercise is the easy part, the real battle is in the mind, changing the self-gratifying habits of years!! [/quote] So damn true!! It is all a battle of the mind!
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Thanks for the replies! It is so good having an awesome support on here to remind you that we all go through these periods, and to push through the walls of sabotage! I was able to have little treats here and there for awhile, but last 2 weeks have been hanging out at Binge city where it has been unconscious eating, and…
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Hey there, I have been in the same situation I lost the majority of my weight lost to date almost 6 months ago (10kg-12kg) and have struggled to get to the 15kg mark. I have continued to train (super hard most weeks!), but my diet has not always been right, but the fact I have made training a part of my life style, even…
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Heya, just in regards to eating exercise calories, is this based on what MFP calculates you have earned, or are you inputting this yourself? Because I find it always overestimates the number of calories I burn by quite a bit. Can't really help apart from that comment I am sorry, buy hope you get the answers you need! :)…
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I wasn't suggesting anything, just that you do what you feel is right for your body. Everyone is different, and I have succeeded over a consistent period of time eating healthily, until full. I have kept most of that weight off (until Xmas season hit and lots of drinking and eating and even still only gained a couple of…
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I know I asked the same question when I first started, and I guess my best answer is to work out what works for you. I personally don't eat my exercise calories, and in fact not always eating my min 1,200 calories. I have lost 12kg so far, and 10 of those kg were almost 6 months ago, went off track gained a couple of kgs…
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If you do decide to eat your exercise calories I would be careful as to how many "exercise calories" MFP records unless you have a calorie monitor. I find when I put in my exercise it overcalculates the number of calories burned by quite alot. I had MFP saying based on the number of minutes exercised with a particular…
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Mine is I am a skinny woman trapped In a fat girls body! Get me out! LOL
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I have been going since end of August and a quarter way to my target, my so looking forward to the half way point! Take this moment to pat yourself on the back and remember just how far you have come!! All the best for the next half, keep going!! What an inspiration :)
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Using weights and doing things like bicep curls, tricep kickbacks etc...check out this website for lots of different exercises you can do. http://www.all-about-arm-exercises.com/ I have been mixing strength training with cardio, and I have lost 9cm of my arms (per arm!) in last 2 months. I try and do some sort of weight…
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Just checked back for the pics and WOW girl! You look amazing!! Good job! That is insane you have made such drastic changes! Keep up the great work, you are inspiration to alot of people, and most of all, I am sure your family and friends! :)
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Thats amazing!! My goal is also around 85 pounds (40kg) and I am a quarter of the way in two months, so this is very inspiring to hear the goal is really in sight and achievable! You go girl! Keep up the great work and enjoy your new found healthy body! :)
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Thanks all for your responses! I have been on track and lost 11kg in the last 2 months, so I guess what I am doing is working. I was just surprised seeing someone else's post mentiong you HAD to eat the exercise calories. Thanks all!!
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My impression was MFP calculates calories in and calories out, so this is helping you keep track, and the calorie goal is the goal you stick to, obviously you are allowed to eat your exercise calories, however the more calories consumed that you have burnt off the less you will lose. Thanks for your response though!
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Thanks, I have been sticking as close to 1,200 calories as I can regardless of exercise....seems to be working, so I guess I will stick with what I have been doing! Thanks!
