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Hi, I am a clinical hypnotherapist and I specialise in sports and performance. Despite these supposedly being roles for 'confident' people, I spend much if my therapy time working on confidence building and self esteem issues. I can recommend something that is free,mill make you feel better straightaway and although i know…

I think lots of people do this, and I agree that it is a motivator for exercise!

I do this by planning a menu first and then take it from there - it really saves a lot of time (and money as I take my lunch to work) and I know how much I am consuming! It really makes me think about it too which helps me to stay healthy. I usually take salads to work (nicoise is a favourite and is so easy to throw…

Zumba or latin dancing does wonders for your hips/waist/thighs. I teach Brasilian smaba and I know if I step up my teaching I lose in that area without having to try! hope that helps Ax

there has been research into puree (or rather making a soup of) food ( so adding some water/stock to the puree). They essentially got 10 soldiers to eat a roast chicken dinner with a glass of water and then got and another 10 to eat the same thing but made in to a soup (using the same amount of water). they then sent them…

I do not lose weight unless I eat at least 70 percent of the exercise calories. As soon as you do, you will start losing weight, I promise!!! Good luck!!! A

I do squats whilst waiting for it to boil - I may alternate that with jogging on the spot - thanks for the tip!!! Ax

weetabix bitesiz with added fruit ?

Hi, I was in the 'normal' weight for my height when I started and MFP gave me 1200 limit on calories. I have stuck to this but eaten any exercise calories I have earned. What I found was, when I didn't eat these earned calories(for about 2 weeks as I didn't understand that I needed those 'extra' calories in order that my…

Thanks for this - it is a really good report and I am proof - I walk to work in the morning - in my trainers - really briskly, about 30 minutes and I really do sleep better than when I would hitch a ride in my partner's car!! A

Hi everyone My cardio is mostly on my bike - even though I have done a lot of running in the past, I really don't like it and like the freedom a bike gives me. I have just swapped from a mountain bike to a road and trail bike (a beautiful special edition Lambretta - yes they make pushbikes too!!) and I love it - I live…

Hi Eugenia I read you post with interest and felt very sad that you have not been supported, especially by healthcare professionals. I want to help if that's ok, but making a couple of suggestions. The first is to do with your irregular cycle - have you been tested for polycystic ovary syndrome? This can cause the symptoms…

I agree with BMontgomery - being calm and kind is the exact antedote!!!

Hi, I teach samba (not ballroom type, but Brazillian!) and I have started doing zumba. It's perfect for all round workout and targeting all thoseplaces we'd all like to streamline!!! I use the DVD's at home and many of my friends use the WiiFit version and love it! good luck with that A

anything by the Chemical Brothers or 'Invaders must Die' The Prodigy - great running music!!!!!

Hi, I have question concerning this as well then. MFP says my BMR is 1450, but is telling me to eat only 1200 per day (with no exercise). So now I'm even more confused :-/

This is a strange article - for one, praising Marion Jones who was found guilty of taking performance enhancing drugs - including drugs that build muscle as they increase certain steroids that will do this. I personally know that if I lift heavy weights, low reps and eat high protein and carb, I start looking like a body…

I make Skinny Cow hot chocolate (37 calories)!!!

Thank you all for your (really quick!) replies. Explained very plainly - I think I maybe need to eat more than I am doing (although I must admit I'm not going hungry!). Thanks also for the advice on the slowing down of weigh loss. You are all an inspiration! Ax

Hi, I am training someone at the moment who is a beginner and who wants to be able to do a (slow) half marathon in 8 weeks. We are doing 2 runs a week and a longer run at the weekend. We are in week four and we are doing 2 4 mile runs this week (with a rest day in between, and walking/cycling as cross training). At the…