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I can only sympathise, menstruation has always screwed my head, but it got significantly worse when I reached 49, my doctor said my hormonal levels were having a last hurrah and that he thought they'd be over in the next 18 months - well I'm now 54 and they show no signs of disappearing. The level of bleeding has become…
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I found when I dropped to 1240 calories (as suggested by mfp) within a 3-4 months the weight loss (which was great to start with) began to stall, I then had digestive problems creeping in too. My heart rate also dropped (45 -55 across the day). As I was close to my target anyway I decided to increase my calories to just…
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In the UK most gyms insist that you have a proper induction before you start for health and safety reasons - so someone from the gym will talk to you about your goals, etc, and show you equipment/machines that can help you achieve those goals safely, suggesting exercises for you with the number of reps, etc. And if you…
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If you haven't tried running before then I'd suggest the C25K program - no gym - no fee - just you (and your boyfriend if he's up for it) learning to run and building endurance. You just need a good pair of running shoes and cheap shorts/tights and a top. Just Google it. I started on it 8 weeks ago and since I've been…
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Personally I've found digital scales to be very temperamental, giving differing weights within a few seconds, regardless of what I've paid for them. Now I have a good quality, if not cheap, non-digital scale. Much more accurate and no software to get messed up. Ref: fluctuating weight- did you know one mug of coffee can…
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Another thing to consider...how's your hormones? I'm perimenopausal and having similar hormonal sweeps as I did as a teenager - I suddenly stopped all inclination 'to go' - it lasted for about 6 weeks and all the prunes, apricots, probiotics in the world wouldn't cause me to get the urge - I had to resort to laxatives as I…
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I lost over 42lb 8 years ago without tracking - I gained weight three years later when i didn't give a hoot about my self, how I looked or what happened to me. I also lost abround 22lb this time without tracking and found MFP by chance when looking for how caloric wine was. (by not tracking I mean I guesstimated how much I…
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I'm in! I'm 53 and have finally moved from monthlies that were like a scene from Chainsaw Massacre (very anaemic) to a little but all the time (sorry for the tmi!). Fortunately my moods have raised with the slight change but can't wait for all this to settle down. My weight is all over the place at the moment but going in…
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Okay - so firstly I'd suggest contacting the Coeliac Society - not only does their magazine tell you about new products, etc, but they can also put you in touch with a local support group - they often have tasting sessions, are a source of gluten savvy restaurants and cafes and also have lots of experience! On the subject…
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As you've spelled it Coeliac - do I assume you're in the UK?
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And me....I had an arthroscopy on my knee (torn ligament) 5 weeks ago and it's given me a new lease of life, I cannot believe how fast I'v recovered and got my knee strengthened. I walk outside, coast path, woodland, countryside, because I live in Cornwall in the UK. I walked for 5 hours up and down hills etc on Saturday…
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and Cornwall....
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Breakfast included: apple, banana, satsuma, apricots, prunes, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, walnuts, almonds, low fat Greek-style yoghurt, orange juice and tea.
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About 1 to 1.5, I probably eat it no more than once/twice a year.
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Like a couple of the other respondents, breakfast is my favourite meal of the day - the fruit, yoghurt, nuts and seeds - I always feel like i'm staying in a hotel when I just sit and enjoy it. Without breakfast I am lethargic,I get headaches, I'm not intellectually functioning on all cylinders. I haven't been conditioned…
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Actually this post has made me feel sick....
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I'm 5' 2.5", my final goal weight is 119 lb, which is what it was 30 years ago at the point when I was 8 weeks pregnant. I'm medium build but have always had heavier (ie more muscular) thighs. But realistically I'll be happy from 133lb down because I looked fine then too, so will be happy for my weight to decrease in drips…
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Yes it's possible. I lost over a stone and a half before I started with mfp. The first stone dropped off in 7-8 weeks, just by cutting out the cake, chocolate and cheese guzzling and reducing portions. The closer you get to your goal weight the slower the weight loss, so the more attention you need to give to the calories…
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Hi My husband has Coeliac Disease - spelling is slightly different in the UK. He is not super-sensitive, but is in agony if he eats gluten - that is the normal range of foods that are labelled gluten free are fine for him, the finest traces which are permissible and still can be labelled gluten free under UK law do not…
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Are you sure you're actually carrying fat on your thighs and it's not just the shape you are? I have always had heavier thighs, even when I was a child when I was positively skinny and very, very active. It's just how I am. Take a look at sporting events like the olympics - the difference in the physiques (between say,…
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I'm 53. Like everyone else says - cutting the amount of calories I eat but actually it's all in the mind. I'd already lost a stone and a half when I joined myfitnesspal, I joined because I hit a plateau (tmi I know, but this was due to my digestion slowing down due to a hormonal change) but this site does make sure you log…
