anamelina

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  • I have just started level 3 and have 9 days to go! I have really enjoyed it so far, and at first you think, 'how the hell am I going to do that???, but the exercises are not difficult once you have done them once and you can do the easy version at first. The only thing I would be mindful of is doing the exercises…
    in About to start the 30 Day Schred and I am scared!!!! Comment by anamelina April 2011
  • It's intense and quite tough, but the exercises are not too technically difficult and there is a lot of strength training involved which really gets your heart rate up. I am on day 12 and really enjoying the challenge, but also really noticing a change in my body which looks and feels much more toned. But be warned Gillian…
    in 30 day shred Comment by anamelina March 2011
  • ~Hello I've just lost a stone, it was tough but sooo worth it, getting back into my old clothes and feeling like I have loads more energy! I would like to lose another 7-10lbs but I am going to take it slowly. I used to run like you but stopped about 2 years ago I really want to start again, but my knees are a bit dodgy at…
    in Hello from the UK! Looking for some MFP buddies :) Comment by anamelina March 2011
  • Hiya, you are doing great, don't lose the momentum, I too hit a platau after an initial weight loss of 9lbs, but I increased the intensity of my exercises and have started to loose weight again, even though I have probably very slightly increased my calorie intake. Keep going, you will see the results soon enough just…
    in No Weight Loss!!! :/ grrrr Comment by anamelina March 2011
  • Hello, I guess there are pro's and con's, in many ways they take the hassle out of working out your calorie intake and suppliments some of the nutients and vitaims the body needs...however I think they also take the choice away from you and are bland and boring. you can't live on them forever and by makiing the right…
    in Thoughts on slim fast or other shakes Comment by anamelina March 2011
  • porridge! its low in fat, filling and delicious. make it with skimmed milk or water and stir in some fruit yoghurt if you want to sweeten it. :smile:
    in MFP made me realize what I actually eat Comment by anamelina February 2011
  • Thanks Guys! I've always known that its no bad thing to keep hydrated, I was just wondering if the ice water thing had any scientific merit. I will start to drink more water and keep you posted if I notice any changes in my rate of weight loss. Good luck to all of you too, I'm really glad for the feedback it has really…
    in Any thoughts on the 'water myth'? Comment by anamelina February 2011
  • Hi there, I'm new too and its my second week, try to keep to your calorie goal as recommended as its important to keep the body from going into starvation mode, which is when the body cleverly stores fat as in case it needs them because it does not know when this period of fasting will end. exercise will build lean muscle…
    in It's been a week since I've lost anything!! Comment by anamelina January 2011
  • Big up to the UK crew! plenty of us here by all accounts. I've been using MFP for nearly 2 weeks now and its been a revelation! I'ts really helped me understand where I have been doing things excessively, I can now accurately keep track on what I am eating and hopefully get back into my redundant wardrobe! good luck…
    in Anyone from uk Comment by anamelina January 2011
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