Ms_Natalie Member

I would love some new friends. I'm turning 40 this year. 5ft 6 and 209lbs. I have been a member for a looooong time - success in 2011 with MFP...need to do it again. 👍

You look incredible! And that smile!!! Well done...feel proud.

Absolutely. A small bar won't hurt your progress as long as you count it. I've given up chocolate for March to raise money for the British Heart Foundation. It's been tough.

Get some dumbells and use those with your squats and presses. They will really help.

Is this thread for real?! Haha. Gave me a giggle on the train anyway!

You can burn an amazing amount of calories doing a fast walk on the treadmill. Start with a fast walk and strengthen those legs before you progress to running. Good luck.

Spin classes in the morning after dropping my son off to school (only twice a week as I work the other mornings). Kettlecise/cardio in the evenings when my children are in bed.

I think it's been explained quite well here. Your muscles are retaining water due to your new intense workout regime. Water is not weightless. Hence you may be pleasantly surprised in a few weeks with a nice loss once your muscles have adapted to your new routine. Make sure you're not starving yourself either. Your body…

Wow! Seriously impressed xx

Running really helped me shift those stubborn pounds when I hit a plateau...but all exercise is good exercise. Whatever you do is beneficial to your body, health and weight loss. :flowerforyou:

Exercise more...it really is as simple as that :wink: I find exercise makes me less hungry...but for others it increases the appetite...which is also fine, because you have the extra calories to fall back on if neccessary :flowerforyou:

This debate will never go away! You just get used to it after a while :ohwell:

Trust me! Since I got married...I've put 15lbs on....and there is a massive difference! :laugh:

I love MFP...it has literally changed the person I am today :flowerforyou:

In all honesty, you may have joined a few months ago and know the answers to the questions. I think patience is a virtue...why not allow individuals to ask what's going on? I would suggest sending them to the "general forum" and looking at the sticky posts, rather than berating them in a thread..we were all newbies at one…

Hi guys, Can I just ask you all to please respect each other and continue to discuss this topic in a civil way? If you attack each other..then the thread will be locked and deleted and this thread, I believe holds key information for many MFP users out there. It's not hard to fight your corner in a civil manner and get…

It's not really "right" in the eyes of the UK law....however...times are changing and facebook has millions of users, including business pages e.t.c.! Many people list their employer on their profile. When you work for a company, you represent that company, no matter whether you're out in the pub or in your local…

You're doing amazingly. Great job! :flowerforyou:

Q: what did the policeman say to his tummy? A: You're under a vest! Q: What to you call a three legged donkey? A: A wonkey donkey Q: what do you call a three legged donkey with one eye? A: A winkey wonkey donkey! They are the worst ones I know! :wink:

Prevention is always the best cure! Maybe the government could start promoting healthy eating (it's a BIG thing in the UK) in schools and try and also get the parents involved. However, then you have to deal with angry parents who refuse to be coached regarding their parenting. It's difficult...and I certainly disagree…

Hi there, I'm moving this thread topic to general as you will probably get more responses if there rather than here. Ms_Natalie MyFitnessPal Forum Moderator :flowerforyou:

Hi guys, this thread contains some interesting responses, so in order for it to continue...please refrain from insulting each other. Report any posts which you find personal and/or offensive...please do not retaliate on the forums. I have edited some posts and deleted others that contained non on topic information. Thank…

Right first of all," as a poster" the OP has been a member since 2008 and has successfully reached an incredible goal....and kept it there for many years. Spelling and grammar doesn't give you a long healthy life does it??No, eating healthily and exercising does... He is an inspiration to everyone here! I really feel quite…

Okay, I was highlighting it just incase :flowerforyou: I know that I wouldn't be happy if a friend posted a personal email I had written on a public forum... Your friend may have needed a little push to get her living healthier, but she won't do anything until she is ready. :flowerforyou:

Um, great inspiration...but can I just throw something out there? You have told her to come to this website and then you post her email on here with the title "your fat and I'm tired" :ohwell: Just thinking they may stumble on this post and thought I'd point it out. Great progress by the way! Fantastic job! :flowerforyou:

:laugh: :laugh: Sorry, they can breathe through nose holes and their bums! Google it...:wink:

Did you know that turtles breathe through their bums? :noway:

Hi guys, let's please keep the content "on topic". The OP is looking for genuine advice so let's keep it at that. Cheers, Ms_Natalie MyFitnessPal Forum Moderator :flowerforyou:

:flowerforyou: Hi there, I wasn't the moderator who deleted the thread, however after looking at the moderator logs it seems that the thread stayed jolly for quite a while and then became very volatile with references to religion, politics e.t.c. The thread was extremely heated. In certain cases we may only delete the…

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