starryskies_16 Member

West Yorkshire here :)

I was on the pill and was having heavy spotting (almost like a mini-period that lasted a day) and my dr said that it wasn't normal (I'd had no problems like that when I started it about 6 years previously). I've since come off the pill and the spotting has stopped. I'd have a chat with your dr about it personally as it…

Hello and welcome to MFP! I'm based in Leeds, but feel free to add me if you'd like :)

I did exactly the same! Would be happy to help you along the second time around!

As another poster said, there's lots of us hiding around here! Feel free to add me :)

Thanks ejbraun - the videos I've seen of piloxing look fun but I'm not fab on balancing! BUMP!

I do the beginner moves, wall push-ups and if I can't manage to do all the moves in one go (like jumping jacks) I stop and march on the spot til I feel less like I'm going to die. Trick is to keep moving but recognise when you need to slow down. I've also found that a glass of milk post-workout helps me with the muscle…

I know what you're talking about! I've always been 'broad' and according to family members it seems to be a trait passed down through the generations. I'm more bottom heavy - I'm 5' 7" and take a UK size 18 on the bottom at the moment and a size 14 on the top, though I do have to go up to a 16 sometimes because of broad…

I'm heading into my third week on MFP and would love to have some help and support as I carry on on my weight loss journey! Feel free to add me :smile:

This is really interesting... and I'm sure it'll make more sense once I've got my mind around it all! I've adjusted my MFP goals and I'll be interested to see how I go. Thanks :smile:

I'm just heading into my third week on MFP with about 80 lbs to lose - I'm determined that this year to shift the weight! If you want to add me, feel free - I'm sure we can kick the weight! :flowerforyou:

Thank you so much for this post - I have 80 lbs to lose and I've only been going with the journey for two weeks, so seeing this post is fab for helping keep me motivated to stick to it and give it my all! :flowerforyou:

Hi all, I'm in West Yorkshire, joined MFP a couple of weeks ago and I've about 80 lbs to lose in total, but I'm starting with trying to lose about 60 lbs. I've been up and down on the scales like a yo-yo for years so I know it's going to be slow going, but I am determined to shift the weight this year. I'd appreciate…

I know they can be costly, but if you have a Bravissimo store anywhere near you, I'd recommend you pop in and talk to them (if you haven't already). They specialise in underwear for us busty ladies and might have some good tips for you to try too! :)

It's up to your daughter whether she goes to the gym with you or not. I think it needs to be pointed out to the father that she is old enough to make up her own mind and perhaps suggest that she talks to her father about it? From all that you've said, she likes going with you, and at the end of the day that is all that…

Your body will fluctuate daily due to a variety of things, and especially around your period. Try not to weigh yourself every day as you will most likely feel discouraged; I used to find that if I weighed myself and I'd lost weight, I'd be a bit complacent on what I did/ate for the rest of that day and then feel rubbish…

I have a similar story too. I lost 46 lbs over a year ago on a different weight loss programme, and was determined to take it all the way to my UGW and never see myself back over 200 lbs. I ended up having to drop out of that programme due to money constraints, and though I was determined to stick at it and carry on on my…

I've lost a human brain. That might explain why I'm finding it so hard to revise for my exam tomorrow! :laugh:

I do the same as many others, first thing in the morning before breakfast but after a bathroom visit!

I think it's also the fact that he's talking about the walk in the perspective of making you feel better (increased seratonin etc) rather than specifically about weight loss that makes it sound so out of context.

For reference, here's the full quote and accompanying link: 'But you don’t have to go to the gym, run on a track or pump iron. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise — and don’t forget that you’re already exercising with every movement you make during the day. When I was developing my Weight Loss programme, I asked…

It would be interesting to know what statistics he based that on. Also how he manages to get 20,000 steps into 15 minutes - I did a 30 minute walk today and I'm doubtful that it came remotely near 20,000 steps. But in terms of the general statement that he's making (that you only need to do 15 minutes of walking), I think…

I started day one a few days ago and it is really good (you definitely feel the burn!) but do take it easy if you've not exercised for a while. I ended up with sore arms, and I've worked out that it was because there weren't enough stretches at the end to cool down. I also find that if I eat or drink something containing…

I know how you feel! I'm looking at an initial goal of losing 80 lbs (eek, where's the way out?!) but I'm just so completely fed up of carrying 80 lbs of useless weight around and seeing pics that make me cringe! By the end of it we'll be grinning down from that summit and wondering what all the fuss was about I bet! :wink:

Huzzah!:drinker: :happy:

It's hard when there's an issue beyond your control - I too suffer from a medical condition that hinders my loosing weight successfully. But I'm determined that this year will be my year and I will get to where I want to be! Good luck and here's hoping that you'll be in that dress by November! :smile:

I'm new on here and just starting out with my intention to lose the weight - here's to making 2013 our best year ever! :happy:

I had my first day of 30 Day Shred today too and oh my goodness I know how you feel! I was seriously amazed at how wiped I was! Legs shaking, girly push ups nowhere near happening, and by the time I got to the squatting punches I was imagining being able to beat the heck out of the work out just to be able to stop! But I…