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Hi :) I just started the beginners calendar. It's lots of fun :) Cassey is really upbeat and friendly which can really help when you're wanting to throw in the towel. All I've been doing is following the calendar as described, drinking a cup of green tea every morning plus loads of water, and generally just trying to make…
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Hi everyone :-) I am loving the beginners calendar so far. Those banana/twist combos from Day 3 were tough ones but I really enjoyed doing them. Cassey is so fun to listen to, I can't wait to see what I'll look like at the end of the month. I feel better already :) Today is Day 4 which I'll tackle when it's cooler outside.…
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Time to add some more big muscle group exercises into my routine!
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Keep tabs on it and write down your last period start and end dates. If you find your cycle is completely whacked for March and April, a visit to the doc might be in order.
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Congratulations! Go you :) :flowerforyou:
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I think rewards are very important especially when the motivation is waning. Is there a book or DVD you've been lusting after? How about going to the movies with your girlfriends? Like most people, I shop. I recently bought a new pair of jeans that are a tiny bit snug and create the oh-so-lovely muffin top as motivation…
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I found the old system really easy to use but different strokes for different folks. I much prefer MFP :) The community is great and I love the exercise log as well. Hope you have fun on your holiday!!
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When my partner and I started dating, I needed the encouragement. He was a sweet guy and we were good friends in primary school but I was gaga over this other guy who simply wouldn't give me the time of day. I would moan endlessly to my now partner about how horrible it was. Eventually my partner told me point blank that I…
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I read lots of health and fitness blogs on tumblrs. Those girls are amazing and many of them are members of MFP as well. I have a red bikini that I would love to be able to wear comfortably. I don't want muscles, I just want to feel comfortable in my bikini. My boyfriend is a huge motivator as well. He's my support network…
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At the moment I'm studying full-time and working part-time so fitting in a workout is sometimes difficult for me. I'm aiming for about 3 times a week, sometimes like this week I barely make it at all and others I make it without blinking an eye. I'm hoping to boost it to four though and maybe even five during the holidays.…
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I find weekly is best as you don't get hung up on daily fluctuations.
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Go you! Maybe I should put my butt in gear and do some crunches :wink:
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I'm pretty sure there's a forum on here about this topic, try the search bar. It seemed to be pretty active when I had a peek. :)
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I do retain an awful lot of water though. I try and stay away from the scales if I can and give myself about a week after I've finished before I start weighing myself again. On a related but off topic question: Has anyone (on the pill) noticed spotting since they've started exercising? I'm spotting a few days before I'm…
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Funny you should mention this, I had one for dinner tonight actually. I worked all day and had a Weight Watchers "Spaghetti and Meatballs" one along with a few other bits and pieces, which are (probably) also processed. I'm okay with that. I didn't blow my sodium today, in fact I was over in Protein (by one) and in Sugar…
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http://www.onlineconversion.com/clothing_womens.htm I found this website helpful. According to it my Australian size 10 is a US 6 and a UK 8. Why they can't just make it all the same, I'll have no idea.
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I'll drink water and opt out of having a bread to share. Then, if given the option I'll order an entree serve rather than a main of something I'm really hankering after. Don't deny yourself the food you really love to eat on a special occasion. Just eat a smaller serve, have the steamed veggies or salad instead of the…
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I'm not focusing on the number on the scale going down right now. I really want to lose these thighs! I've just started my first semester of my "career" degree (primary education) and I'm aiming to hit the gym three times a week. I would love love love to be comfortable in my bikini by September (my birthday!).
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Today, I drove with my boyfriend to have dinner with a friend of ours. We grabbed McDonald's along the highway because we were starving and the restaurant is notorious for a long wait with meals. Worst decision ever :( That plus a very indulgent pasta meal and dessert, put my diary about 800 cals over. You just have to…
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I can't see your food diary so I can't give you any advice there. Please make sure that if you do exercise, your NET calories are at least 1200 by the end of the day. Otherwise you risk putting your body into starvation mode and you'll find yourself on a plateau very quickly. MFP is set up to include a calorie deficit in…
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From what I understand (and correct me if I'm wrong) but the 1200 calories that MFP uses is how much you need to consume to avoid going into starvation mode. There's a few different schools of thought on this particular issue but in my mind, if you're still seeing a loss then why reinvent the wheel. If you hit a plateau,…
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I just use what the gym machines say. Anything else burned is an extra bonus!
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I'm 5'9" and weigh currently about 136 lbs (61.8 kg). I'm a pear and I carry most of my weight in my tummy and thighs. I've worn anything from a size 4 to an 8 (size 8 - 12 AUS), with a larger size for my bottoms. Sizing is crazy! I tend to take in about three sizes of something when I try things on: one for my "usual"…
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At my gym, everyone gets set up with a personal trainer who draws you up a program. You then work out solo adhering to the program and then after 8 weeks you have a program review with your trainer to discuss your goals and your likes/dislikes about your current program. There's the option for PT sessions as well but I…
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You're in the right place :) I'm sorry you had to feel like a "failure" in front of everyone. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. Everyone here is so supportive and no doubt you'll be flooded with friend requests of people who want to support you. Perhaps you could try talking to your parents about how you'd like to…
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Generally I wear my favourite undies that don't slip or slide or ride up the butt and I haven't seen any lines in my leggings. As for g-strings, I tend to reserve the few I own for my man as opposed to working out but now I'm curious.
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Almonds are delicious and as someone already mentioned Walnuts are high in omega 3. From an e-mail my gym sent to all its members, about two handfuls should give you enough omega 3 in a day. I'm about to start trialing nuts as a school snack. I've got some big days of lectures where I'll need to keep my body constantly…
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Maybe give some difficult fitness classes a go. You'll be frustrated with yourself for not getting the moves (I know I do) but then if you keep going you'll find you'll get better. For me, Zumba was a good one. I got so lost the first few times! I'm a perfectionist myself and I've really had to stop beating myself up about…
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This is my major goal. I'm in the Southern Hemisphere so we're still experiencing some warm weather about to hit the colder seasons. I'm looking forward to feeling awesome in my bikini come September (my birthday!). I'd love to go away for a beachy weekend with my boyfriend. I've got some stubborn tummy fat that isn't…
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Right now I'm trying to wake up at 6:45am in preparation for my hideously early 8am Monday lectures for this semester. I am not looking forward to it. I haven't had much success as of late but I'm going to give the rest of this week my best shot as class starts on the 28th. I probably need about 7 - 8 hours sleep and…
