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Great work! I have a couple - tried on some barely-worn, long ignored at the back of the wardrobe, winter jumpers/dresses that I 'grew out of' a few years ago and they fit! AND they look pretty good too, even if I do say so myself. Which means I get the 'new clothes buzz' without having to go shopping! Also, I've been…
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5' 7", 44lbs lost, 27lbs to go. I eat out at least a couple of times a week (I LOVE food!). I swim 4x a week plus cardio and strength training 3 x a week. Losing a steady 1lb a week at the moment which I'm more than happy with.
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The new(ish) one from Alt-J, 'Every Other Freckle'. "I want to bed into you like a cat beds into a bean bag. Turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet.". I can't decide if it's creepy or just plain filth.
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I swim 4x a week now but until about 8 years ago I hadn't been in the water since I was a pre-teen, mainly due to being overly body conscious. What helped me starting off was going to the 'ladies only' session - do you know if there's one at your pool? OK, so there are still other people there (oh, for a pool of my own!)…
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Yep, that's what I figured.
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According to MFP and Fitbit, on my gym days (brisk 30 minute walk to the gym (carrying an 8lb rucksack!), 40 minutes cardio, 20 minutes lifting, 40-60mins in the pool, slightly less brisk 30 minute walk back) I can burn over 1000cals. However, I'm aware that's probably an overestimate so I reckon it's more like 500. I'm 5'…
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Never been outright asked but quite a few years ago I was in Paris with my (now) husband and went into a cafe for a chocolat chaud. The waitress came over and told us we were sitting in the smoking section and then looked mildly horrified when I said 'I know' and waved my pack of cigarettes at her. I found it really odd,…
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Nahh, I'm good thanks LOL. If it were an issue and my *only* option was super early morning workouts I'd have to deal with/get used to it but I'm lucky with my time (work from home, no kids) so I can fit my workouts round everything else (or vice versa). I don't mind feeling wobbly from purely working hard (in fact I'm…
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I'm another beetroot/strawberry-faced sweaty woman. Also pale skinned and blonde. I used to let it bother me, to the point where it was one of the reasons I didn't like doing PE at school because I'd go red after very little work (even though I wasn't actually tired/out of breath) and I got paranoid that people thought I…
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I tried not eating before a work out once - never again! Didn't even push myself but felt sick and faint and had to lay down with my feet above my head - seriously, I'd have blacked out otherwsie. Good job I was at home and not in the gym! My body does not like doing anything without a meal in it. I would never eat…
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Personally, I think it's weird because when I'm hungry I feel sick/faint and crabby. However, my husband (who most certainly has never been close to having an ED and eats extremely well) enjoys the way he feels when he's a bit hungry - he says he feels empty and focused and a little bit 'buzzy'. When he lived alone he…
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Smashed it! *High five* :-)
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Fantastic! You look great. I'm so pleased for you. We're the same height and seem to have similar goals. You've just given me a little inspiration/motivation boost so thank you very much :-) .
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My Gran is the Queen of backhanded compliments. Like the last time I saw her - "You've done so well losing weight but isn't it a shame it doesn't seem to come off your stomach?!". :-/ I also remember a friend of the family asking why I was so fat if I didn't eat that much (I didn't!) when I was in my mid-teens. I wasn't…
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Wow, some great responses, thanks for all the input. Like I say, my induction is Tuesday so I will soak up as much info as possible then. I will also look into getting some kind of guidance, be it from the staff or a PT for a while and I'll look at getting a plan. I'll be starting slow and steady as I have pretty weak…
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The new Haley Bonar album. S'okay.
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I have a set of Weight Watchers branded ones that I got from Argos a few years ago, 20-ish quid I think. Digital, nice big display, choice of units (stone and pounds, pounds or Kg). They're reliable and consistent. However, after my visit to the nurse yesterday I think they may weigh a little heavy (I was a pound lighter,…
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Doug Stanhope.
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Walking by the side of the pool to get to the lockers, I slipped (stupid plastic shoe covers!) and I ended up doing the splits - managed to grab the wall and drag myself back upright. I was inches from going in the pool fully clothed so I guess it could have been worse. And I won't even mention the times I've ended up with…
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My husband is an utter star. He listens to me prattle on about MFP and tries all my new recipes. He loves walking with me, though I don't think I'll ever get him in the pool (he's a cyclist). He bought me a Fitbit and a Cross Trainer (better than flowers/chocolates any day!). He's always encouraging me and is totally…
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Someone on my Facebook friends list is pushing this at the moment. She's doing the diet herself and also selling the stuff. It's basically pyramid selling, yeah? I thought people had got wise to these scams. As if the diet itself didn't scream 'dodgy', the fact that it is promoted with MLM should be enough to make anyone…
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I LOST 2lbs when I went for a week in Spain so it is possible. I ate *really* well but the hot weather and a lot of walking obviously worked wonders. I'm a little worried that my imminent 14 day cruise is going to derail my progress but I intend to walk at least a few miles each day on the ship (in addition to whatever…
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I'd take fitness updates/pictures over endless chatter and photos of babies/kids any day of the week!
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Thanks very much for all the info everyone. I think I will go for a Fitbit this month (because they seem fun/interesting) then get a heart rate monitor when I return to the gym after the summer.
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Kingston Upon Hull. Or, as it is more commonly known, 'Ull. :-)
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I'm a swimmer, not a great one and I'm sure my technique needs work but I try. 3x a week, in the pool, for 40-60mins at a time, always breaststroke. I tend to swim early morning or midday so I try to make sure I have a meal lined up for pretty soon after. Generally it doesn't make me as famished as it used to, though there…
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Someone I know (definitely not my husband :ohwell: ) was a bit of a hot-head in his younger days and when he realised someone was stealing his milk in his Uni Hall of Residence he put Tipp-ex/Whit-out/liquid paper in it. The culprit was revealed as they were ill for about a fortnight :sick: . I do not condone poisoning…
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Have you tried just not having anything? I mean, are you actually hungry or are you snacking out of habit? I think it's important to recognise when you *need* food and when you just *want* food. My Husband likes to munch crisps or chocolate when we're watching TV on a night, I used to join him but now I don't. OK, so I may…
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Film - mainly horror and sci-fi but anything a bit 'odd' (and that doesn't just count for movies). Zombies - always zombies.
