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Honestly, I used to use the "I'm not built to be small" thoughts as an EXCUSE. Now I'm exercising and am more aware of my body, I can easily Identify areas that have fat to lose. I used to think that even at 5"2 I could never get down to 120 lbs. I'm down to 140, and I fully believe that I can drop another 20lbs of fat…
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Bump to try x
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You look amazing!! super cute kids, too! I hope to get results like this from my lifting!
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I'm very much the same; goal of 120, hovering at 140-144. ifting and cutting calories. It's taken such a lot to not weigh daily and obsess over the number. But no body will see it but us.. they do however see us getting smaller and looking healthier. I frequently moan about the number, but in the long run it's only a…
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AMAZING! That looks like way more than 20lbs- well done! Slow and steady; I needed this success story today. Time to dig out my old photos. thank you!
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I have been running for 7 months. First 10k in July. Currently doing most running at the gym/treadmill (boo) until the weather is better- but outdoors running is a complete pleasure! Lifting for 2 months. I don't eat "clean" but I track no matter what- the good the bad and the "what the hell was I thinking". Still got 20…
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Just enjoy the foods you got big on, in moderation. I Wish I had the trouble of not eating enough... I work out hard and a thoroughly enjoy eating those calories back! and I certainly NEVER aim for 1200. Get some protein powder, (it will help anyway as you need protein to keep lean muscle when you work out on a deficit). 1…
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I'm eating at a deficit, too. So I won't end up bulky even if I managed to raise my testosterone. I just want to have a higher muscle vs fat % when I've lost the last 20lbs or so. All my other routine is in place now, so it really is legs. I read new rules for women and believe fewer reps is best.. LIFT HEAVY :)
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Thank you :) I do HIIT on my Cardio days, but I'm trying to stick to specific areas and compound moves with my weights. Also I'm pretty sue the gym doesn't so a class like that... I also do Pump and Combat classes.
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My IBS is triggered by some dairy things. It was really just trial and error with what worked for me. My symptoms are bloating, cramps to the point of tears and being sick. Oddly I'm fine with Greek yoghurt, but not normal yoghurt. I'm ok with certain milk chocolates but not all. Like the person above said- I think it is…
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Honestly they aren't accurate, try some callipers, Ebay or Amazon are really cheap. Im not sure even then it's the MOST accurate, but it would be a better judgement than an online calculator. Although, just to agree- you don't look 220 x
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In for replies; I've just been rinsing it well with warm water.
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Thank you. I've actually woken up this morning with full blown tonsillitis again. I've been having berocca for a week to help, but you're right.... it's completely floored me and I know in myself I'm really not 100%. I'll avoid the gym until symptoms clear then maybe try doing 3 days not the 4- 5 I've been doing. My doctor…
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Extra protein shakes? What about some meal replacement type milkshakes? they're around 250, and you could add a couple in instead of hot drinks in the day? I'm not gonna lie, I'm looking forward to the more food bit when I try to bulk a little, currently my weights are just to stop muscle being lost while on a deficit!…
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You look amazing! The change in a year looks way more "weight lost" than the actual pounds gone. Clearly your routine is working for you! I'm currently at that 140 stage and a similar height. You've really helped my motivation to continue with strength training!
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Decent stretches before/after you exercise and you're really suffering take ibuprophen AFTER you're done. I find when I exercise my body adjusts better to being stiff and sore. x
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF8x_SIPRYo A selection of those helped my knees and leg muscles x
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I still only eat a small portion back just in case; my loss is slloowww- I have no intention of making it worse haha
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Fascinating! I always thought my burns were low. Guess not :D All Polar HRM; Running about 500-550 an hour, Stationary bike HIIT 200-250 per 20 mins, lifting about 100-130 per 30 mins, Jillian Michaels DVDs approx 220-250 per 30 mins. I'm yet to brave the HRM to swimming, and I'll be testing it at boxing on Tuesday!
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I'm 5"2. Current weight is 140-142. Originally I set 130 as my goal, but now I'm aiming for 120-125, with lower body fat %. I'd like to get to 20-22% Body fat so I've started heavy lifting along side cardio. I've never been that weight in my adult life, as I've always yo-yo'd. So for me it will be when I feel strong and…
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Oh dear; I'd completely repressed this! Some excellent stories! I used to have a very good friend when I was younger; she was always of a leaner build (taller and smaller). She was cared for by her Gran, anyway- eventually they both moved away to her mum's. We didn't keep in touch. When they came back to visit family a few…
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Did you re-assess your calories intake after you'd lost the weight? If you're 1.5 stone lighter than you started at you may need to re-do BMR or TDEE or whatever strategy you work to. I've only lost 14lbs so far since joining and calculations have lowered my calories by a fair few hundred. Well done on the loss and working…
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I'm 5"2 and 3-5lbs away from a "healthy" BMI and your measurements are the same as mine- so i'd definitely say you don't reflect your weight. I'm currently 140-142. Really don't focus on the scale too much. Is there a gym or a friend that could measure your body fat %? It could simply be that you are more muscle than you…
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I met my Christmas goal of 140, however over the holidays I've gained 2lbs. I've started lifting so will be looking at inches as well as lbs. I'm down 1 inch. That said, My Goal for January is to be back at 140, then 139 by valentines day (10% lost, since joining MFP, 35lbs overall)
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Amazing program! My first 5k I didn't train -I did it for charity as a desperate attempt to kick-start fitness. My time was 41 minutes. After C25K I actually love running. My time is now 34 minutes. I'm hoping for 31 minutes by July when I can run the charity race with pride. As for weightloss- that is down to diet and…
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I'm 5"2, was 172-174 when I started, and 154 when I joined MFP. Since joining- I lost for my wedding, then gained because I got complacent. My first goal was 130, but I'm now at 140 and No way is another 10 enough.. Ultimate goal is 120. Feel free to add me... I do cardio and strength and lose around 1lb per 10 days, very…
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Some feta cheese and salad maybe? Sweet and sour sauce with chicken Tuna steaks cooked in lemon and chilli Try grating carrot and other veg into the rice - smaller pieces when you eat it, and you might start to like other veg. Also risotto rice with stock in the water is lovely and it's creamier than standard white/ brown…
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C25K app is amazing for starting to jog! I completely recommend it! you do intervals (walk then jog) , 3 times a week- for 9 weeks. But if a week is particularly tough you can just repeat until you feel ready to move on. When I did it I could barely do the 3 minute jog- now I run for well over 35-40 minutes without a stop,…
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30 Day Shred was the first one I did when I started fitness. Also Extreme shed and shred is good. She has a cardio one burn fat/boost metabolism which is good- but you may find it a bit long as a beginner- 40 minutes plus warm up/cool down. Although you can do sections of it to get started. With the first 2 I only lost…
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Chocolate Covered raisins! Many times I used to sit and eat the whole 200g bag over 2 days. They never get bought any more! Sometimes I'll go to a health store and weigh out 25 grams of yoghurt or chocolate ones but mostly I just avoid food I know I can't stop eating. Mindless eating was, and still is occasionally my…
