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I totally understand how you feel! Every month I battle with this. I have a few bits of advice: 1) I try to train really hard weeks 1-3 of my cycle and ease off at period time, using this as a rest time. Others have suggested eating at maintenance cals at this time and I agree. Eat healthy carbs and get a good night's…
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My boobs were small but perky to begin with. After breast feeding they shrunk and got saggy. Then I lost weight and they shrunk even more! But I'm feeling so fit and healthy :happy: it only bugs me occasionally. A good padded push up bra helps!
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Hi there, I'm 34 with a nearly 4 year old son. He's got quite a few health issues, which keeps me busy (and I have periods of emotional eating and consequent weight gain when things are stressful). At the moment things are ok, so really trying to focus on my health and well being. Have about 5-6kg of stubborn post baby fat…
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My personal trainer combined these ropes into my workouts. When I see those dreaded ropes, I feel fear!!! But wow, what a workout! I also love variety.
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Last summer (I'm in Australia) I tried swimming twice a week for 30 mins (as many laps as I could manage in that time), stationary bike twice a week (30 mins, moderate effort/freestyle) and running twice a week 3km max (approx2 miles, slow pace). I had signed up for a ladies only beginner triathlon event by February 2013,…
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You have made an awesome transformation, both physically and mentally. I'm sure a lot of smokers think they can't give up and get fit- what a shining example you are! And let's not forget your brave wife who kickstarted the whole process by quitting. Good on her too!
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I LOVE these threads. Bring on part 4, 5, 6 ad finitum!! Everyone is so inspiring. Awesome work people!
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Yep. Fluid retention, bloating, lack of energy, desire for all things carbohydrate and dark chocolate. As soon as my period ends I also like to weigh in. If I do so beforehand it is just adds to that depressed feeling!
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I have been playing around with my goals in the settings and I upped the protein goal, so I think that is why my diary now shows that I haven't been hitting my protein goals. I started with MFPs settings on protein and I was always going over and not really sure what I was supposed to be at. I have one main goal- to finish…
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I am 5ft 2" and approx 138 pounds too. I'm 35 and have a 3 year old son. It will be one month tomorrow since I started MFP and also some dedicated training. I'm trying to be less focused on the scales, but I can't help but be a little disappointed that after one month I haven't seen much of a change in terms of those…
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Just curious: over what period of time?
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Really appreciate your post and pics. I am coming up to almost 4 weeks of logging/monitoring cals and increasing my exercise. Scales have barely moved but my fitness levels seem to be increasing exponentially! I am trying to focus on these gains rather than getting frustrated by the scales...but I am a bit of a scale…
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For those of us in the depths of winter, soups are great!! Made this one last night and it was so full of flavour and had good sources of protein too!!! You could add more vege's if desired. I thought it was perfect as is (and easy + cheap!!) http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/13758/chicken+and+lentil+soup
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You are obviously toning up, especially through your middle. I am training for a 14km and do a sprint session once a week, try to run at least 2 times more or get on my stationary bike. I would love to be your size!!! I'm seeing lots of inspiring posts here (including yours) so keep em coming!!!
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5ft 2 and 138 pounds. Would like to lose 10-20 but more important want to lean out and get a bit of muscle tone! So sick of muffin top and saddle bags. Add me!
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Your posture and the way your tummy looks in your before pic reminds me of how I look right now. I am also 35 and I carry my weight in my middle / thighs and have narrow shoulders/small chest, Would love to get fit looking like you! Have been tracking food for 20 days and getting more active. It's been a process, probably…
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You're smile is infectious, I think your achievements are too. I love posts like this! So encouraging. Keep it up, you are doing a great job!!!
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As someone who has had period pain, PMS and all the related side effects of a nasty period I have learnt over the years a few things: -while we ladies have many commonalities across our periods, there are differences too - I have come to know my cycle, and out of a month there are probably 1 or 2 days where I feel really…
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I just made these this morning and eating them now! By far the best recipe I have used.Congrats for coming up with this! Others I have tried simply tasted awful or had a weird texture. For those using Australian products I used Black Swan low fat Greek yoghurt, Woolies Macro organic flour and Optimum Nutrition Gold…
