LarsyRagnhild Member

'"I really regret that workout." - No one, ever'

You'll feel more healthful and light. I don't believe they work in the ways they claim, but they may help to get your mind there. My boyfriend is a post-doctoral medical scientist - told me not to bother with detox cleansing. He also said that my body has a balance that I shouldn't really play around with. Our bodies are…

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I agree that this is a ridiculous statement. Of course people have the basic means to be healthy. At least they should have. However... McDonalds in Australia has just announced their "Loose Change menu" - you can buy a Double Cheeseburger (440 calories with a whooping 23 grams of fat - 11gms saturated) for just $2. $2!! I…

Congratulations! You look so great! This is exactly the kind of weight loss I am after. Not sure if I have any tips for next steps/goals - keep it up!

WOW! You look amazing. Well done! Any tips?

Bump!

Diarising every day. Being mindful about what and how I eat...

Love this one!

"Wow, I really regret that workout" - No one, EVER

Do you have any words of advice? You look amazing!!

- inspiring!

Lindt 85% chocolate. Work every time for me!

I new-ish. I've been logging for 25 days straight and would love a few more people to share this with. I only friend women. My BMI is just over 25. I'm looking to friend people who are committed to health and fitness, sharing tips, recipes etc.

Massive bowl of pumpkin soup. Protein bars. That's all I've got!

Vegetable and lentil soup with spiced yoghurt Heat 2 tbsp olive oil, add 1 small chopped leek and 2 crushed garlic cloves and cook 4-5 mins, or until soft and lightly golden. Add 2 tsp curry powder, 2 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp garam masala and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add 1 litre vegetable stock, 1 bay leaf…

My guess is you have an addiction to sugar. It's common. If you're still craving after 30 minutes I suggest 2 pieces of 85% dark chocolate. It works for me.

I'm a new addict too. It gives me such a great sense of control!

I think you get an emotional response to moving because you body is not used to it. One of the biggest challenges in weight loss/exercise is doing things that your body isn't used to. Your body will naturally want to fight change with everything it has, even if that means messing with your head. You need to teach your body…

Look after your knees! You may be very fit, but you need to take special precautions to ensure that you don't stress your knees. Brisk walking can be just as good for your weight loss and swimming is a great low impact option. Good luck!

Babaganoush and hommus. Make them at home with little oil and you should be fine. Cut up many more carrot and celery pieces than you need. I'm a bit wary of dips when losing weight. They seem a bit empty and pointless. They never fill me up anyway.

I'm not on any program. Personally I find programs to be overwhelming. I don't stick to them and feel controlled by them. I feel that they can complicate weight loss and offer up more questions and discussions - low fat/low sugar, atkins, carb free, etc... I think that they make food a bigger deal that it really is. Food…

I think motivation can be fickle. I try not to rely on something to keep the fire burning, but rather just know that this is what I'm doing now. Don't let yourself question what you're doing, don't listening to any excuses your mind comes up with (and it will come up with many). Go fiercely in the direction of your goals.…

Because The Night by Patti Smith. I don't know why, but I always run faster listening to that.

Add me if you like. I'd love to have some friends to share the whole journey with. I just joined a few weeks ago...

Hey, welcome. I think that your comment was a response to my advice on running downhill. Best of luck for your fitness endeavours!

Jumping jacks? I've never tried that before, sounds like something I should try. My only caution about your running is to be careful when running downhill, especially on uneven ground as it can cause damage to your knees. I really wish there was somewhere close by I could hike. I'm going to incorporate more jumping jacks…

I think running is the best! My top tips for running may sound a bit superficial, but they worked for me - wear good gear and buy yourself a pair of really good running shoes/cross trainers. Another tip on motivation is to not rely on it. Run when you feel motivated and run when you don't. Motivation comes and goes, your…