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I think that the best time to go to the gym is the time that works for you! If you have found something that suits your lifestyle and that you can keep up - go for it!

I think you are risking injury unless you are using them for specific strengthening exercises - my physio suggested them when I had hip problems but only for particular exercises. There is no way I would use them when walking/jogging - that would be asking for trouble.

You choose. Your body doesn't clock on and off at midnight - just pick a system that works for you and stick to it.

It depends how you have set your your daily activity level. - If you normally sit for most of the day and have set your level at sedentary, then logging cleaning (something significant, not just straightening the cushions!) is quite valid. - If you chose "lightly active" as your activity level to account for the moving…

How much are you currently eating? And are you eating more on days when you exercise? If you are working from MFP numbers then it is assumed that you eat the base calorie PLUS extra cals when you exercise. So, maybe your spin instructor is right. If you want professional advice, perhaps you should see a dietician.

I usually have fruit and coffee before a morning run. For long runs I have an english muffin or toast with peanut butter and take gels, jelly beans or honey stinger wafers for a boost along the way - usually only for runs getting up towards 2 hours though. Depending on how long you are running for, there may be no need for…

Try 1600 or a little under for a few weeks (at least 3 or 4) and see how your body responds. This really isn't a high calorie intake, especially if you are also working out.

I like the look, but know it's not healthy. I watched my mother die of melanoma - and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I recommend a spray tan.

But they REALLY don't taste like the real thing! I'm always amazed at how many people love Skinny Cow, I think it tastes disgusting!! I've decided I'd much rather have 140 cals (1 serve) of full fat icecream instead of a 110cal skinny cow icecream sandwich. - While I don't "swap" very often - I do often add lots of extra…

If someone doesn't like you - move on, there are bound to be plenty of other people who do. And remember that losing weight isn't a guarantee of happiness. Getting to a healthy weight is a great thing to do - I wish I'd done it years ago, BUT seeing a different number on the scale doesn't change who you are or…

Unfortunately out bodies don't always take into consideration what we WANT, losing weight is not something that happens to order. All you can do is make good food choices and do some exercise. There is no point in going really low with calories or going overboard with exercise -that isn't going to help. You are losing…

I don't "expect" anything at a wedding. If I'm lucky enough to be invited to share such a special day with a couple, then it's entirely their choice as to what the party includes. For a buffet, just make sure you have a variety - maybe include something vegetarian and something "plain" for the fussy eaters. Don't try to…

First wedding was too many years ago to remember, but for my second wedding (3 years ago): 1. Planned for about 4 months 2. Can't remember what it cost - not super expensive 3. 35 guests 4. No giveaways, though I did buy a bunch of noodle boxes so we could send the leftover cupcakes home for kids of friends (wedding cake…

Dated someone, married him... I drove at first, now he has his llicence back and he drives me everywhere.

The laws have been gradually changing in my part of the world and it is a pleasure to go out to the pub these days and not come home and have to have a shower before I go to bed as my hair stinks of second hand smoke. And it's a pleasure to be able to eat a meal without inhaling the smoke of the people at the table next…

Yum, that looks good. If you want to make it more filling then I would increase the amount of chicken - perhaps roast some chicken drumsticks and serve them on the side for your BF. Boiled egg cut into quarters would be a good addition too.

Huh! I'm an Aussie and I've never heard that. Must be regional :smile:

There was a beauty salon near me (now closed, thank goodness) called.... Moisteane. Creeped me out!

Are you making it harder for yourself that it needs to be? I can't see your diary, but so many people set themselves unrealistic goals and end up eating 1200 cals/day. And set themselves arbitrary rules about when they are allowed to eat and what kinds of food they are allowed to eat. And how many hours they MUST exercise…

You asked if the bath "works".... but what are you expecting to happen?

Don't make things harder for yourself than they need to be - eat your calories when it fits into YOUR lifestyle/routine.

I don't think cardio is "dangerous"... I think that people need to find a way of eating and exercising that is going to work for them in the long term. If that means their main exercise is cardio - great, it's very beneficial for your health. I think it certainly can help with weight loss, although I think that the benefit…

Do you mean food or exercise? If you're talking about exercise - it's an estimate. Look for other estimates if you want to cross check. If you mean food - be aware that most of the entries in the database have been entered by MFP users. That means that there is no guarantee of their accuracy. Or it may be that the food is…

I don't wait until I'm hungry to eat - I eat when it's mealtime and aim to have a relatively steady calorie intake. For me, this works because if I wait until I'm really hungry then I tend to overeat. And I think it also works for me because I usually plan my meals ahead of time so I know how much I will be eating…

- Don't buy the bad stuff! - Have healthy snacks available - Make yourself meal times and try not to eat outside of those - Try eating more at breakfast - if I do this I find that I'm not so likely to snack later on. If I don't have much breakfast I feel hungry and snacky all day. - Plan your meals for the day - include…

Michael Felix Paul (cool initials!) Now a real suggestion: name him something that people will be able to a) spell, b) pronounce! And no cree8!ve spelling :)

I REALLY hope you're joking. PS. after reading your profile - a good place to start to deal with skin issues and hairloss is to eat healthy!!

I drink Pure Blonde - not because it's "low carb" and relatively low in calories (I feel embarrassed putting it in my diary when it has "low carb" in the name!) but because I like the taste.

OK, now I get it - something else to file under "only in America".... as always, I'm thankful I don't live in your crazy country!

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