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Real sausage What's your favourite body part?

Bulking phase so 150g brown rice (cooked) + 3 eggs (1 whole, 2 whites). Post workout - 150 sweet potato.

Of course I am going to sound biased but if you have a local rugby club, get down there. Rugby is the sport that can be played by all levels and whatever shape & size. The culture and ethos of rugby is one that welcomes newcomers. I have played rugby since I was 13 for a number of different clubs, each time I have always…

Hi, I wouldn't say to hit them spot on every day but as close as you can. To gain good muscle I would start around 50/30/20(carb/protein/fat). Just concentrate on getting those down and you'll do fine. D

I want to be 'that guy'. The one that is in good shape, not just "for my age" (I'm 35) but because I am. At school I was in the friend zone with just about every girl I knew. Whilst I'm happily married, I want to be desired by other in a way the 16 year old version of me never was. I know it sounds conceited but that…

Hey there; don't let 2lb gain detract from your amazing effort at dropping 10. You're still 8lb lighter than you started! That's an incredible effort, give yourself the credit you deserve. What is it that worries you? What do you think 'THEY' think? I don't remember who but there's a quote of "What other people think of me…

I love my HRM and wouldn't be without it. My 1st was a Polar and probably one of the best I had. I mainly used it to calculate calorie burn to get a more accurate figure. I use a Garmin Vivofit now with the aim of giving myself a kick up the backside if I'm not working so hard.

Even better when it's an ex ..... or you catch someone who never noticed you before do "the double take"! I'm addicted to that feeling.

Eric Thomas is an incredible motivational speaker, listen to him when I struggle. "If you think it’s going to be easy, If you think you’re just going to get that business started without any trials or tribulations, forget about it! Don’t even try to be successful, it’s a wrap! It’s not going to be easy! But I want you to…

Gyms can be weird places! I go most mornings and the general group I'm "with" are really friendly and welcoming, we're always chatting to other people. I currently have my leg in plaster (snapped my achilles tendon in the 1st game of the season!) and the other people in gym can't do enough for me. Moving benches,…

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Hi, I find something that works and eat the same meals over and over. Not that exciting but consistency is key. Try pre-logging your food and sticking to what you have logged. I tend to save a couple of hundred calories unti lthe enx of the day to top up where I may have light on fats/proteins etc. I echo those that have…

Hi Miss Wlma, I have used them in the past but have found that other than an increased in energy (they are a stimulant) they haven't taken me anywhere I couldn't already get to by watching my diet and looking at my workouts. My reccomendation would be to save your money. A strong black coffee with a dollop of coconut oil…

Hi, HIIT is a really simple way of saying "work really hard for a short period of time and then rest for a short period". I have always been of the impression that an effective HIIT session needn't be more that 20 mins 2 or 3 times a week. If it is more effective at buring fat BUT maintaining muscle mass. The other option…

"You're just like a brother to me" Or "Aww, you're sweet" Trust me ladies, no guy wants to be known as "sweet".

Thanks all - some really useful advice and points of view. By coincidence someoneasked this afternoon where I found the time to work out. My answer...... "My alarm goes off at 0530 and I often work out twice a day." That stunned them. Think I'll just pull back a little and not expect too much. I spent and still spend hours…

Hi, 35, married, with a littel girl (3 yo). Lost 20kg a couple of years agao and am only 1 bad weekend away from slipping. I'm proud of myself for what I have achieved but it is constant work. Up at 0530 to get to the gym before work, watching what I eat etc. Do it, you got this. David

Hi, "The scales only provide with a numerical value which represent your relationship with the earth as defined by gravity" My point is that for most people, when you drill down, pure weight loss isn't the goal - it's a change in body shape & image. Weight is just one of the markers you should use. For me, waist/hip ratio…

Hello! Farnborough, Hampshire. Loving the work of the home counties

Hey, Only wish I could understand (just a simple man!) BUT what I do know is where are you are now is not where you will be when you finish. Perhaps try and plot a date when you are mid-cycle and only weight yourself then? You then get some sort of consistency, I might be showing my ignorance. I hope you feel better soon.…

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Black Velvet! Amazing song! Also remembered Chris Isaak - Wicked Game

I have a whole playlist...... Jace Everett - Bad Things Eminem - Seduction Genuwine - Pony Awolnation - Sail Blackstreet - No Diggity Mountain - MIssissippi Queen The Guess Who - American Woman and my absolute favourite Prince - Get Off especially the line "let me tell you baby, I'm a talented boy" x

I wish I knew. He's different for everyone I guess. I've spent a lot of time thinking about it and I think I know why, just need to find the way to turn him off. The voice says "you're fat" but the scales/photos say otherwise. Sometimes when I look at a photo of myself its a different person than I see in the mirror. It…

Wow, simply wow. You must be turning heads as you walk down the street and with good reason!

I'm in. Have been on here a while but not really delved into the social aspect before. There aren't many people in my life that really "get it" so would be fantastic to share with others. I don't care who you are, fat, thin, tall, short, at the beginning or the end of your goal, we're all doing the same thing right? :0)…

Me too - trying to get leaner and working hard. Started before Christmas but had to stop, started again last week. Add me if you like, never considered using the site as social media only tracking my progress but always keen to chat and swop ideas. What some of you guys have achieved already is amazing - keep going!