becka63 Member

I don't agree. My grocery bill for two adults is about £30-40 per week (not including non-food items). This gets us a whole lot of fresh fruit, we have an allotment so I'm hardly buying any veg at the moment and my freezer is full of veg I have frozen. Meat is more expensive if bought fresh rather than frozen, but check…

I started the 100 push up challenge when I could only do the girly ones. I'm now on the last week and although I need to do 30 or so ones from my knees, the other 100 (cos yes, even the lightweight challenge takes you beyond 100!) I can do properly. When I first started exercising, I could barely do even the modified ones,…

I did it, I loved L1, but hadto stop 10 days into L2 as some of the moves were quite harsh on my knees. I lost about 4lbs- which is good for me, I lose v slowly! My abs felt great & I felt fitter overall.

I always break a sweat at the check out! It's scary watching those numbers get higher. I meander around my supermarket so I never log it...but I can totally understand why some people might.

iPhone. But wait til they launch iphone5!

Haha! First time I did them shred, I could have written this post for all the reasons mentioned! Hated L2, I think it was because I was struggling with the form on some of the moves that I didn't think I was getting a good workout. Also disliked the v raises. Am nearly completing L3 for the 2nd time through, and although I…

That's been my average loss over the past 8 months... I want to lose it slowly because I think it will have more chance of staying off. I fluctuate more than 1/2 lb in water weight whatever each day, but over a long period of time I know that I'm 16lbs lighter than when I started. I think upping your fruit & veg will help-…

Wow! Just copied and pasted- you look amazing! I did all of L1 but stopped halfway through L2 as I found the moves hard impact on my knees- I'm definitely gonna pick it back up again though! Big congratulations!

When I was doing this routine, I would burn c. 550 kcals with my hrm. I've just checked this against the Mfp database for circuit training and that would log it as 440, so, take whatever you want from that! I hope it answered your question.

I use it for the 5 weeks thing and also because I've started calorie cycling, I put what my daily goal is! Some useful suggestions here though, that I might try out in the some time...

Wow. Before I had always gone on my BMI and wanted a goal weight of 60kg (which puts me in the middle of normal). Just went on this site and put in what I believe my BFP is (according to my scales - I've never done the calliper testing or any other) and put a goal BFP according to their charts on what would be the lower…

Since starting logging I have noticed I get problems with crohns when I eat nuts. So anything with nuts in is out, unless they're ground almonds or smooth pb. Bit gutting really, cos there are so many foods I enjoy that have nuts in! But my gut's a lot happier for making the change!

I'm trying the site debiP talks about. Another of my mfp friends has busted thru her plateau after a couple of weeks. I've only been doing it 4 days, so haven't lost yet, but the massive blip I had this week from too much pizza and wine has now disappeared! So, all in all I'm hopeful! Good luck!

Hmmmm. Sense I'm the only one still checking in here! Not gonna give up the shred, have 9 more days. Will look in on this thread occasionally, but will only post if it comes alive again.

Rather than speak to your dr, I would contact your consultant's secretary & see if you have a specialised nurse with the department. Generally the dietary requirements differ from person to person with your condition...I know that I can only stomach so much fibre, specially in veggies! I also know that whilst many on here…

If I go away I don't log, I find it's too difficult, whether this is due to slow internet, calculating food size, wanting to be enjoying my time away and not being a slave to my iPhone! I try to be careful when I'm away, so I think I am making a lifestyle change in that respect. I like to think I've got enough self control…

L2 D7 done. Only 3 more then up to L3! L2 still kicks my butt totally though, I still take quite a few 5 sec breathers (usually literally to catch my breath or to hydrate!). Am enjoying it way more this time round!

Did L2 D6 today. Was tough after a four day break! Never mind. Onwards and upwards.

L2 D5 done!! Bit gutted as I'm away tomorrow until Friday, so will have a 4 day break before completing L2 :frown: Instead of taking the DVD & weights, I've written down some of the moves so IF I feel like it, I can do a modified workout! Was going to continue with the 100 push ups programme And... 30 sec push ups 60 sec v…

I think it's too low. When I first started on MFP I sometimes had difficulty in reaching 1,200 Kcals, but on hindsight I think I was under-logging my calories, especially as I make all my own meals and hadn't got into the whole 'recipe builder' thing yet. Once I did, I realised that I had been underestimating my calorie…

Did L2 D4 today! I get much more puffed on this level, like I am literally panting for breath! But am defo getting stronger on the planks, am gonna try really hard to improve my v raises over next 3 days, that's gonna be my focus!

Weekly Goal: 4,250 Mon: 818 (30DS L1, wii zumbathon, cleaning) Tues: 859 (30DS L1 & L2, 100 push ups, walking, cleaning) Wed: 964 (30DS, wii zumbathon, walking) Thur: 761 (30DS, zumba, walking) Fri: 572 (30DS, walking) Sat: 332 (30DS, walking) Sun:calories burned (how they were burned) Total: 4,306 Left to go: -56 Goal…

Weekly Goal: 4,250 Mon: 818 (30DS L1, wii zumbathon, cleaning) Tues: 859 (30DS L1 & L2, 100 push ups, walking, cleaning) Wed: 964 (30DS, wii zumbathon, walking) Thur: 761 (30DS, zumba, walking) Fri: 572 (30DS, walking) Sat:calories burned (how they were burned) Sun:calories burned (how they were burned) Total: 3,974 Left…

Weekly Goal: 4,250 Mon: 818 (30DS L1, wii zumbathon, cleaning) Tues: 859 (30DS L1 & L2, 100 push ups, walking, cleaning) Wed: 964 (30DS, wii zumbathon, walking) Thur: 761 (30DS, zumba, walking) Fri: calories burned (how they were burned) Sat:calories burned (how they were burned) Sun:calories burned (how they were burned)…

You look great! Well done on such an achievement! And congratulate your 7 year old on taking the pics! Can definitely see a difference around your waist and thighs and stomach - awesome work!

That's what I found hard about L2 the last time. All the planks. I found that if I did 5-6 moves in plank and then rested, I could 'do' Natalie with the thrust squats & plank jacks, but oh-so-slowly. I felt it was more beneficial for me to do that than to stick with Anita. Did D2 of L2 today. I have to say I'm enjoying it…

Nope, but it is tasty! :happy: I'll have bacon, scrambled eggs, toast mushrooms and tomatoes on occasional weekends - that certainly fills me up! If I can manage through til 10 - 1030 before having it, I generally don't need a lunch, which then makes it a more economical option, calorie-wise!

Granted it is, but it fills me up, so I don't have any mid morning snack. Toast, with jam & butter is about 250kcal- for one slice, shreddies, 40g with milk is 209kcal- and 40g is a tiny bowl! I was suggesting an alternative, because low calorie doesn't necessarily mean the best fuel for your body first thing.

Porridge - it keeps you filled up! My serving of porridge is 354 Kcals, including golden syrup and ground cinnamon. I work out in the morning, so probably expend a lot of my energy between breakfast and lunch. I have no need to eat before lunch, have tried other cereals, but I end up peckish about 11.

Yeah, I've done it twice - L1 followed by L2. Not a problem! A bit like doing one of her longer DVDs - Banish Fat or Trouble Zones!