KarenWantsABikini

Hi Charz, Like you, Im about to embark on the same program for the second time round. The first time i got to the final weeks and I got a groin injury, mostly because I did it on a treadmill and the sudden jolts/stops werent good. However, this time round we me luck ... I will wish you luck also ... C25k 2nd time round…

I drink tea drop green tea with honeydew melon... so yummy, im not sure if it helps with weight loss, ive been told it does, lets do a green tea week and see how we go !!

Thanks Sleepy texan, i dont eat carbs or sugar.. well processed carbs and sugar that is, i get my carbs from fruit and veg. I will try the probiotics though....thanks

Thanks Sleepy texan, i dont eat carbs or sugar.. well processed carbs and sugar that is, i get my carbs from fruit and veg. I will try the probiotics though....thanks

Thankyou all for your replies to my post. I seriously thought i was being a drama queen !!! I will stay off the dairy as much as possible and maybe even start reading up on IBS... Thanks for your insights Pals !! xx

Megs !!! Super duper girl, congratulations, you must be so proud of yourself !!!

I agree with Red angel, each to their own, I know i am doing the right thing, im counting my calories, Im eating the right foods and im losing weight, but i do get a little tired of all the "experts' out there asking if you logged the teaspoon of milk in your cup of tea, or did you drink it black ??? Each to their own. I…

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Physio all the way ! I tore my adductor muscle and thought i would never get well. I thought rest would do it, 3 months went by, put off going to the physio, thinking that they are no good...Little did i know. I now have been seeing my physio for three weeks and almost back to normal ! Go to Physio !!! Yay PHYSIO

Hi Red, I like to have one day a week where i don't count calories, I wont go crazy and eat loads of fast food. I might have a dinner that i would not normally have, ie a lamb souvlaki (kebab) for dinner. I might eat a couple of choc biscuits for afternoon tea, things like that. My theory (and its just a theory - probably…

Hi Emma, My 14 year old daughter became vegetarian about 6 months ago. At first we thought she was just doing it because other kids were, and it would pass, but she has really stuck to it and has firm beliefs about not eating meat, and we, as her parents really respect that. I tried asking her to pick out meat items from…

I know that Jillian Michaels suggests that boxing in a squat position (dont squat too low though ) is great cardio workout if you have a lower injury. Boxing being punching into the air while knees bent until its a strain on the legs ...again be careful.

I had the same problem not too long ago, all my favorite pants were too big. I made the decision to donate them to the second hand shop, knowing that i am not going to get big again ! No Way !! so now i know that i am going to lose more weight, until then i shop at the second hand shop, especially jeans... when i hit my…

Yes I have one Get a fry pan, spray it with spray oil. fry up some onions, celery pieces, a tin of lentils, corriander and cumin, both ground, add a tin of tomatoes, some liquid stock, some diced capsicum, maybe some corn kernels, a bag of pre cooked rice.. let it simmer and stuff the peppers with the lovely spicy mix.…

During the week i have the same breakfast every morning - Its 1/3 cup all bran, some quinoa flakes, wheatgerm, LSA, 4 almonds, chopped bananas and strawberries, skim milk and a big spoon of yoghurt on top. Its massive and packed with fibre, We all need fibre) Then on weekends i may have poached eggs on whole wheat or grain…

Yes use the spray, its so much better. All of the weight watchers recipes calls for a three second spray to the pan. I havent used oil in a long time, always just a spray. I feel quite grossed out at the thought of cooking in oil these days, guess i have just got used to the spray, or even just a non stick pan on its own.…

I agree, check out the Couch to 5k, its been great for me, i never thought i would be able to run at all, let alone all the running that is involved. Its a great program and if you have an iphone you can download an app and it takes you through the whole program for 8 weeks, day by day...awesome stuff, addictive too

Lony!!! You rock!!! How hard is it to get motivated after a long day and your tired!!! Some times it's easier to say " yep maccas night" . There are two things here 1. You made a great decision and u are strong. 2. Thank god for eggs

tinned tomatoes, tinned chick peas, liquid stock, all of these things are great to make soups. So have them handy in the pantry always - I do.

I feel your pain - I am from Maltese family, and family feasts can be a nightmare. xonophone is right, eat reasonable size portions and remember its only one day. Just jump on the treadmill that night and walk it away, drink loads of water and you shouldnt feel toooooo bad afterwards. But of course, enjoy yourself :-)

Hi there iwannawearatutu, gosh i love your name !! I am too a true lover of beans, i have just taken meat out of my diet in the past four weeks and i have discovered how much i love beans !! i have chick peas in my soup, white beans on my roasted veg pizza, red kidney beans in a meat free tortilla burrito, baked beans on…

Hi Siobhan, I am doing the c25k, and knowing that it only takes approx 28 minutes out of my day, i make sure that the kids are fed and attended to, the family are all doing their own thing, i then get my headphones on and hit the treadmill for my very own 28 minutes. Good luck, you will love it, its addictive. karen

Oh you sound like you need a hug. You have started in the right direction. If you give yourself goals, and keep logging into this site you will find weight loss fun and easier than you think. People here are so encouraging and lovely. Log your food and exercise, add friends on here, and keep motivated, you will be just…

HOw fabulous ! Now you have to flaunt it my dear and make your MFP picture ..You in your bikinis, you have earnt it so you may as well flaunt it girl !! Awesome

I just think its awesome that you clean ! Wish my hubby had the same energy !!!

A banana, a handful of strawberries, or even a cruskit with low fat cream cheese and a slice of tomato, yum

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Im with you rostrum i would have nroken a window in his car, kept jogging past and casually called him a dumb *kitten* on the way. Shallow piece of crap !! Glad you went on MFP and shared your story with us, it makes him look like the idiot he is :) You keep jogging girl !!! xxx

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If you can get your hands on wii fit plus, it tells you how many calories you burnt and how many minutes you trained for after each event. Its very handy and a heck of a lot of fun too !!!