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How can I motivate myself when.....
I am not vastly overweight - 15lbs less would be fine for a woman of my age and build Losing the weight won't make a difference to my overall health I'm already reasonably fit - I can swim 2.5k in less than 90 minutes I already eat a balanced, healthy diet and cutting back means feeling hungry I did it before but personal…
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Swimathon 2015 - UK
Hi Is anyone else out there doing the Swimathon this year? I'll be doing the 2.5km simply swim on Sunday 19th April. I've done 1.5km a couple of times and reckon the full distance will take me about 90 minutes. How's your training and your fund raising going? Gail x
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Holland & Barrett Opinions (UK only)
OK my MFP friends this is not your run of the mill post about supplements etc. I am going for a job interview at Holland & Barrett in the UK (central function, not in a store) so am doing my background research. I like to be creative so am doing more than just looking at their website for corporate blurb. As I was thinking…
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The 8 cups of water debate.....
Article from the BBC News website... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24464774 I'm neutral on this subject but know that many aren't......discuss :-)
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Look back at your old posts!
I have been here quite some while and noticing I had made exactly 300 posts I just went back and looked at some of my very early ones. On 23 August 2011 I wrote this in response to someone asking about weight loss in your 50s.... "I want to lose about 40 pounds but anything more than 30 will make me very happy. I have…
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Spring IS here....the English cricket season has started...
Any more cricket fans out there? You just can't beat the sound of leather on willow!! And for those across the pond here is an easy to follow guide to the great game.... You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that's in the side that's in goes out, and when he's out he comes in and the next man goes…
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What won't you pay for that others do?
OK so this is just for fun and interest.....please don't have a go at anyone for their choices! What won't you pay for that others do? My two are... Manicure/pedicure.......My mum taught me many years ago how to do my nails and I won't pay someone else to do them. People often comment on how good they look......bright red…
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Kettlebell or Dumbell iPhone apps?
I have just bought some pretty kettlebells and dumbells to use at home. Does anyone use an iPhone app for workouts with these? I could do a version of what I do at the gym but a little variety would be good. Oh and it has to be free.....I have an aversion to paying iTunes for something like this!
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Ladies....not fitness related but if you need a laugh...
OK so I know the reviews are made-up but I haven't laughed so much in ages......use the link then scroll down to the 'customer reviews' Enjoy... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Veet-Hair-Removal-Creme-200ml/dp/B000KKNQBK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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The young fitness instructor, the mature lady and the tape m
I go to the gym or swim a couple of times a week for the cardio and with the calorie counting have lost a fair bit since last August. I decided it's time to tone up what's there with some strength work so asked for a refresher at the gym. It's under new management since I joined so they insisted on a a health check which…
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MP3 players for swimming?
Does anyone out there use an MP3 player when swimming? What would you recommend? I am in the UK.
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Would it surprise you to know....?
Ok so these may not be news to everyone but………. 1. Just because you read it in a book/magazine/newspaper/website/blog it doesn’t mean it’s true! 2. Just because you disagree with what someone else read in a book/magazine/newspaper/website/blog it doesn’t mean it’s NOT true! 3. Someone who puts Dr in front of their name…
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Please Mother Nature......
I am almost half way to my target and am very happy with the progress I have made. In fact I am very satisfied with how my top half now looks and I can wear several blouses which didn't fit three months ago :-) So here is my plea.......could you possibly arrange for the rest of the weight to disappear from my bottom…
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Portable breakfast?
I'm looking for some creative portable breakfast ideas. I'll explain why.....sorry if it's long-winded! Next week I have a business trip to Germany (I'm in the UK). We fly out one afternoon for a customer meeting the whole of the following day. The problem is that we have to leave the hotel at 6.30am (5.30am UK time :cry:…
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Exercise for People with bad knees?
Does anyone have any creative ideas for cardio exercises suitable for those of us with bad knees? I don't just mean a bit creaky, I mean really bad.........my right knee was smashed up in a car crash 20 years ago. I already swim and do aquafit. In the gym I can manage the bike, rower and cross trainer but only with the…
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NSF (Non Scale Failure) or why well fitting clothes matter!
Bear with me here....... In June I had to buy a couple of new smart dresses for work as I'd gained weight and none of the ones I had fit any more. I bought two online both a UK size 16, slightly different styles. The linen one looked really good despite my weight gain because it fit absolutely perfectly all over. The pink…
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Packed away!
So I have packed away all those clothes that don't fit any more! I have decided that looking at them every time I open the wardrobe or drawer is not good for me. I was tempted to try some on......BAD IDEA.....despite losing weight they don't feel any better. They are not going to be there forever though. I have promised…
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One for the Brits
GOD, THE DEVIL & FAT In the beginning God covered the earth with broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, with green, yellow and red vegetables of all kinds so Man and Woman would live long and healthy lives. Then using God's bountiful gifts, Satan created Dairy Ice Cream and Magnums. And Satan said, 'You want hot fudge with…
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THE FINAL WORD ON NUTRITION
After an exhaustive review of the research literature, here's the final word on nutrition and health: 1. Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 2. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 3. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. 4.…
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Hello from the UK
Gail here from the UK. I have just started this and would love to get support from others whose weight gain is mostly menopause related.
