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Join my FG OFf group
Hi there, names Mike (near London UK) and I’m a Fat Guy Over Forty (FG OFf) who aims to become healthier, fitter and as a result happier by making some life changing commitments to diet, exercise and lifestyle. I’ve tried before and failed (yo-yoed back to where I started). This time I’m determined to succeed and seek…
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Dry October Challenge
Hi, I'm not a big drinker (few beers, maybe a bottle of red at the weekend), but would like to see effect of not drinking for a month. Anyone up for joining me, but of supporting each other and see what happens?
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New buddies
Had a month away to sort some stuff out, now back and raring to kick some exercise butt and gain some new buddies to share the journey. Who's with me?
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Anyone done 12 week transformation by Nick Mitchell
Hi, has anyone done 12 week ultimate body transformation plan by Nick Mitchell? I'm 6 weeks in and seeing good gains but wondered if anyone had done it and what the results were for you.
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Hands up if you're drunk
I am
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Home boxing equipment advice
Hi all, I want to add a bag of some kind at home to do boxing workouts. Anyone recommend a good budget heavy bag, wall hangings and gloves/wraps? I live in the Uk. Cheers
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What is your favourite....
Exercise and why? Hi, I've been on MFP now for 6 months and been reasonably successful with weight loss doing cycling, football, free weights and running. But I want to try some different types of exercise so I'm hoping my fellow MFPers will give me some ideas. Thanks everyone
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Where was your biggest gains?
So since 1st Nov 15 I have tried to be more active (cardio twice a week and weights two to three times a week) and have managed to lose 33lbs so far, but I was wondering where everyone else made their biggest gains? I've plateaued a bit so looking to get some Olympic weights, better bench and try to sort my nutrition…
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Clocks going forward
Up/sleepy...is it 5 or 6? Blooming clicks going forward!
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Cheapest way to join gym in UK?
Hi all, hoping someone can help. Ive plateaued working with weights at home and can't afford to buy Olympic weights and all the benches to carry on at home as saving to develop my house. Does anyone know the cheapest way to join a gym in the uk? The costs seem so blooming high, again putting me off till my house is…
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Running technique
I've heard that running and landing on your toe first helps with reducing stress on the foot and heel. Does anyone know how to convert to this?
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Is Rye bread better than....
Wholemeal?
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Book or articles to read - food and nutrition
Hi all, hoping someone can help with my query. I am really enjoying my new found passion for exercise, usually 4 to 5 times a week now mixture of cardio and free weights. my issue is lack of knowledge about what I should eat. Can anyone recommend a good book to read on food and nutrition? Thanks
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Broken rib?
Hi, got smashed in to by a big stupid lump at 5-a-side football last week. Really sore ribs on left, painfull when coughing. No bruising. Anyone got experience of broken rib and how it felt?
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Rest days
What is impact of skipping a Rest day? Free weights on Sat, ran 10km and cycled for an hour on Sunday then 90 mins football yesterday. Currently doing cardio or free weights 5x a week with 2 rest days. Do people do more, 6x or even 7x a week at times? I feel ok or does this mean I'm not working hard enough?
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Is it worth....
Me considering forking out for a personal trainer or should I save my money and use these forums better? I was only thinking they could review what I have done over the last 100+ days and point out where I have been going wrong and how I can improve my weigh loss and increase my strength and stamina. Anyone have experience…
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Weights buying advice
Hi all, I'm 100 days in to new healthy me and have really started enjoying free weights. Trouble is I need more now as only had limited 100lb set. Can anyone recommend some decent but not overly expensive brands to look at? I'm based in the Uk. Don't know really what size, number I need so again some advice would be…
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Hands up....
If you've had too much wine like me tonight. Damn you grapes. Back on straight and narrow in the morn
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2 stone down, yeah baby!
After starting training 5 days a week and restricting myself to 1650 calories a day Since 1st Nov I am over moon to have at last lost 2 stones. Less chubby faced photo update on profile. Just want to say thanks to everyone whos posts, your stories have kept me positive throughout. Take care one and all. Now for the next 2…
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Its a new day, a new dawn...
And I'm feeling good...,da dum, da dum..... Got through Christmas pretty good and decided on my long term goal, an Etape in the tour de france next year. First I need some positive MFP buddies, wh is up some positive back slapping and encouragement from yours truly? The greatest journey starts with the first step, be good…
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Zombie eating day
Not a taxing day at work, but for some reason I chose the Tuna Melt Panini, then just to add insult to injury I had some crisps and a chocolate bar. Wtf, where did my weakness come from?! I wasn't having abad day, I wasn't stressed, I wasn't distracted or forced in to buying this crap. As a result now got to cycle to moon…
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If you could give just one tip on how to lose weight...
What would it be? No lists, keeping it nice and simple. Just one tip, new to this (just logged my 30th day in a row and looking for more inspiration) interested to see what people put as their top tip.
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Calories used doing free weights
Again, total novice question, so apologies to all experienced MFP readers. I'm alternating weights one day with cardio next, so on and so forth. Rest day after every 4 days or so. How come the app doesn't account for calories burnt doing weights? I am sweating buckets with efforts of training and wondered how this affects…
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I love wine right now.....
What about you? Been a busy weekend and will be back on strict healthy food and exercise but for now I love wine and winding down.
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Friends etiquette?
I'm british and frightfully stereotypical and akward about etiquette especially on blooming apps, so whats the deal with friends invites. Do you accept all even though they've not replied to one of my ramblings?
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Effects of one big night out
Hi everyone, been really enjoying working out and eating healthy foods again but unsure how a big night out on the town with lots of alcohol impacts my progress? Does binge drinking have a lasting effect or can I just exercise my socks off the next day and get back on track?
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Already seeing benefits
2 weeks in proper and I've lost 7 of the 70 pounds I need to lose. I'm guessing alot is retained water leaving me as not added any salt to food and kept away from all processed foods. Lunches are the ball acher for me as used to love a sandwich and crisps, but getting used to soup, salads and home made pasta/chicken.…
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English bloke new to forum
Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I thought I would say hello to all who use the forum. New to this and just starting out, but got my weights and turbo trainer set up and begun training a week ago. Lost 3lbs last week so happy with my start. Love to hear from anyone about weight loss tips through Christmas which isn't too…
