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Returning with renewed passion - Covid years and derailing
So it's been a long time since I last felt like I had control and I know I'm not alone in this, so let's get talking about it instead of bottling it up. Between 2016 and 2018, I managed to lose over 8st (100+lbs). I felt great, I was happier with my weight and the way my body performed. In 2019, I struggled with my job…
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What should we really be eating...This is not for the faint hearted
Hi Everyone Before you read this, I will warn you that it may contain some information that may disturb you, but I'm really keen to open discussion on what everyone's thoughts are on a safe and healthy diet... So I recently watched a programme on Netflix's called "What the Health". I would recommend that you watch it, but…
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Getting out of a rut...how do you do it?
So I've found myself getting stuck in a rut...on and off for the last month. I'm getting cross with myself now because I just want to "get over it" Things that seem to have stumped me: > Cleaning getting the better of me > Birthdays > BBQ's > Late nights at work > Early mornings at work > Lack of energy > Missed gym visits…
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Gluten Free - Celiac Disease
So, I met this girl at my gym and we've actually become very good friends. She's come to my house a couple times for dinner now, but the problem is she suffers from celiac disease and has to cut gluten from her diet. Now I don't know much about this condition and have tried to do some research of my own but I'm struggling…
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Fit Band...Mine doesn't register...Any ideas?
Ok, so I heard everyone talking about fit bands and an opportunity came along where I became a fit band owner. Mine isn't your usual fit bit/misfit or whatever else you can buy, in fact I have zero idea as to what brand it even is and there is no reading for calories burnt and no online app that I can link it to. Any ideas…
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Weight Training or Cardio
So, as per my usual pattern, I went to the gym today and used the machines I'm familiar with and have been guided to use by my PT. My usual pattern involves a minimum of a 10min uphill walk on the treadmill, but sometimes I change it up a bit and try jogging. I only attempt jogging for my own personal measurement...I…
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Just had to tell you...have you had a moment like this?
So, Friday morning I get up and get ready for work. It's "dress down" so I decide to wear my beloved skinny fit jeans. I've had these jeans for years, but over time, they have gradually got tighter and tighter until my round tummy was protruding over the top and they weren't very flattering. So, anyway, I put these jeans…
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Eating Out and Calories
Ok, so I thought that eateries had to show the calories in food...I've been out with the girls from work tonight and was surprised to find the menu had no indication of what I was eating and even having searched online, I couldn't find it. I know I can have "cheat days" but I still like to make sensible decisions. Was a…
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Someone needs to tell me NO!!
Ok, so I'm only a few days in the whole calorie counting thing and I've been really pleased with myself at how well I've controlled it, but the inevitable happened today... Everyone has one, A BAD DAY! I managed to gather the energy to go to the gym, but instead of my usual hour stint, I only manged 25mins and burnt only…
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OMG - Calorie Shock
Well I had a totally inspiring personal training session at the gym today. My personal trainer is also a qualified nutritionist and I learnt some valued information about calories/body functions etc which not only shocked me, but surprised me and made me want to put it all to the test. Since August 2010, I've been on and…
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Macronutrient - I don't understand
Is someone able to help me understand what macronutrients are? I see them in my nutrition section and they are set to % which I haven't told it to, and I don't understand what they are. The % and gram amount is says I should aim for don't total my total calorie intake, so there's a whole load of unaccounted for calories.…
