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Oh dear I need to confess this one... I hate my boss and also have a rather horrendous gas problem (long story - serious GI issues - awaiting surgery). Whenever she pisses me off I walk past her and release a noxious one. Not immediately - I bide my time and brew up a big one. She dare not say anything because she knows…

Close but no cigar - I'm a uni lecturer.

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That's a great idea and I would do the same if I could work out how to use Pinterest. I have a photo of me at my largest to remind me of how unhealthy I was. Here is a Buzzfeed post that really encapsulates my issue with these sorts of images. http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolynkylstra/fixed-that-fitspo-for-ya I'd like to…

Absolutely - I have done and she has accepted my complaint and stopped. I just wanted to make the wider point that this stuff is potentially concerning and we should be aware that, just because we call it 'fitspo' rather than 'thinspo', does not make it any 'better for us' or 'body positive' or whatever. I suppose what I'd…

Has amazing abs.

I feel you! I hope you find it easier to keep as healthy as possible but university acccommodation is not a fitness haven. Good luck with your degree too :smiley: Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. Good luck reaching your goals!

Fantastic! And, also, you have a beautiful smile!

Hero. Bearded hero. We need more bearded heroes!

Can I join?

Love your hair!

Yes - on my boyfriend's foot. HYE won an ipad on those popups that keep pestering me?

I don't know what that is but okay... You look a bit like a bounty hunter... or possibly a lobster fisherman.

Wow. I sound like such a heifer next to you guys! I'm 5ft8 and aiming for 12-12.5 stone. I know this still puts me in the BMI 'overweight' range but as I have a large frame and have a history of LOTS of exercise (I used to play ice hockey and have a black belt in Judo) then I don't think this is unhealthy. Also, I carry my…

Gym instructor?

3lbs is great. You don't want to lose too much at once or you risk putting it back on quicker and your skin will go weird and droopy. Also, remember that you may just be kick-starting your body and it will take a while to get used to the extra exercise. The body holds onto fat for dear life. It's going, but slowly. So keep…

Why don't you just not log for those 9 days. Be sensible, don't gorge and get some exercise (walking, swimming, something else *wink*) and you should be okay, surely?

Count me in too! Healthy living = lots of great grub + plenty of exercise!

Is there another way to play it? :smiley: Have you ever belly-flopped into a pool or lake?

I do that! It's not smelly, it's just because the jiggling gets your bowels moving (or something). I do find farts hilarious, mature as I am, but I wouldn't laugh at gym farters.

Take it easy - don't go barrelling into it and end up half-crippled. Use your gym induction to ask all the questions you need answering, regardless of how daft you think you sound. Take an iPod - working out can be boring sometimes so use the time to listen to music. I prefer podcasts, personally. Don't forget water bottle…

I actually assumed that was the way you were meant to do it! I might do 2 of 3 then - for variety. I am going to add some strength stuff too but the guy in the gym was mega busy so I'm going on Tuesday to be shown the ropes in that area. I definitely need to work on muscles and strength - I'm like a weed at the moment!…

I've made myself a standing desk. I do circuits - work sitting then work standing. I tend to yink about when I'm standing so that helps. Give it a go!

Adidas gazelles. Probably not ideal but they work and they were mega cheap.

I have a fitbit flex that works great. The charging is a little dodgy (flaw with the design, alas) but everything else is good. Plus, its on a wristband so I just forget it's there. You can change your goals as well (for when 10,000 just isn't enough!)

German beer girl? That made me smile - I'm actually a 26-year-old university lecturer.

@mattyc772014 my bad!

I have no idea - that looks like a gingerbread house...