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I was an MFP success story, NOTE WAS ......
HI I'm Debbie 47 from UK and have been on here a few years. I got to goal was as fit as a fiddle, ran a half marathon and then I changed my life beyond all recognition and in the process completely and utterly lost my way with health and fitness. It is time for my hedonistic ways to get lost and to re-find the hit I used…
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Anyone else splitting up from partner?
Hi I'm Debbie, about to move out into a flat. Going to be on my own for the first time in years. I'm going to turn this into a positive anyone care to link up??? Support but not too much wallowing is what I'm thinking.
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Stopping smoking today, controlling weight gain???
Hi I am Debbie, I have let everything slip in recent months - smoking again after a 5 year gap, gained weight like hell - so here I am on October 1st 2012 fat and on day 1 of quitting smoking. If I gain anymore weight I will have NOTHING in my wardrobe to wear so I am going to have to control both, anyone willing and able…
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Anyone in Norwich or Norfolk????
I came here in November and now find myself rather isolated. I have started doing the Eaton Park Run on saturday mornings and Zumba on monday evenings and a few other bits and pieces. Otherwise I work lots. So if you are in the vicinity and want to maybe run or play badminton or meet up socially that would be great. I am…
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Uk grandparents rights???????
Do any of you have any info re grandparents rights in the Uk I have googled and seen that there is a bill going to be heard later this month but what is the situation now for a grandfather who leaves grandmother and is being denied access out of maliciousness? I have found contradictory info thus far. Any help gratefully…
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Premiership Football The new season!!!
Any footie fans out there? I am sooooo looking forward to following Norwich this season (as always) but in the premiership woo hoo come on you yellows!!!!
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Anybody else having a real crappy day today?
I haven't eaten badly I haven't skipped my exercising but I am just having one of those days that could drive me to the fridge. Mizzo Mizzo Mizzo in the doldrums..... now there's a nice word.
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Running Skirts (dont know if this is thr right place for thi
Okay ladies, do any of you have them, especially the running skort the athletic skirt. I love the look, for tall skinny women, but I'm short and fat and I have to wear long compression socks and I fear that I will look like an old bird in a very very very specialist niche market film.... if ya know what I mean ;) So tell…
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Thread preparing for first race, where is it???
i don't know who the author was, but I read a super article on here yesterday, sensible preparation for a race. I DID NOT BUMP this thread and I can't find it searching the forums. Anyone able to signpost me to the thread the author deactivated his account apparantly then returned, ring any bells? Thanks in advance for…
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Boobs!
Okay, so a fair amount of weight has been lost and my boobs are definitely... Drooping somewhat! So is there anything to be done? If so what, I am pleased to have reduced in size but ....
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help! 6 hours to recover
Hi, I have heavy legs today, I have upped my exercise and this morning cycling to work was not easy, there are a couple of uphills that last for no more than 2km but I found it hard. At 4pm I have to cycle home and this is a different proposition altogether it is 20km of almost all uphill some of which is, for me, very…
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my HRM hates me, help required please
i feel a bit cheated by my hrm, MFP offers me loads more cals for exercise, a site I found on the web gives me loads more... And this is based on gender, age, weight, duration of exercise and average heart rate. I believe that my HRM is accurately measuring my heart rate and the data i get accurately shows when i change my…
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Fern Britton
Anyone else see her on the one show last night and think she looks absolutely fabulous? I came to the conclusion that I dont give a damn if I have a few more wrinkles, she has a few more and looks hot to trot!
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Fat pics and todays Pics Way hey!!!!!
Hi all I have had real difficulty finding photos of myself as fat bird....... I guess I avoided the camera, no surprise there! I do hope I get the photos on here, I am over the moon with the difference, I havent finished yet but am well on the way. I Started on here in April 2010 and what a find! I really do not think I…
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Breaking a sweat in the cold
This morning I did 5k whilst being battered by the north wind and it was snowing (yep crazy) but ...... I ended up getting cold. I sweat lots (even in todays conditions) my hair and clothes get wet and I get chilly. What to wear, my t shirt was dripping, the neck of my fleece too..... I certainly do not plan on exercising…
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3 years and 57days ago.......
...... I gave up smoking, I weighed 9 st 9 otherwise known as 135lbs.... Today for the first time since that day I weigh the same! I am over the moon, I want to lose more - I want to have a healthy BMI , I am going to have that bmi pretty soon I reckon! I am going into Town this morning to the Jean shop, I will try loads…
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BMI confusion, help please
i am 5'1", small frame, now weigh 138lbs, size 12 uk,and have a BMI of 26.1 so I am still overweight yep that is acceptable but I am looking pretty good feeling great and am as fit as a butchers dog! My female partner is 5'7.5", small frame, now weighs 138, size 12 uk - BUT HERE IS MY QUERY for my partner to have a BMI OF…
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Elliptical / cross trainers which to buy?
hi I am seriously thinking of purchasing a cross trainer, I do not use one at present I cycle , walk n jog but they look like a good move for me , however zilch knowledge small budget any advice on key features and recommendations etc very welcome For example should I consider a used machine or would you advise against it?…
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Nordic walking
Have just had a great walk thru the forest on a great trail, for the first time I used sticks and therefore did Nordic Walking to enhance my wallking experience....... have just recorded my exercise output and had to record as if just doing a walk as I cannot find nordic walking in the database - any ideas on how to…
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BMI?
Hi there, I have calculated my BMI and I am overweight, this is no great surprise BUT I am shocked at how over the healthy limit I am- still 10lbs infact, my goalweight was / is a further 10lbs and no more! The healthy weight I could go down to is 97lbs!!!! I would have to have a leg amputated!!!! 97lbs would be absolutely…
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Anyone else waking really early?
I am not tired, but I think it will hit me really hard when I do get tired. I am exercising regularly I am eating well but I am waking up earlier and earlier Any tips coz I don't want to have a crash and go on a binge and undo all my good work! Thanks
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fave playlists for exercise
I don't think the following can be beat for my bike on the home trainer..... unless you know different! slippery people talking heads elvis aint dead scouting for girls whats inside a girl the cramps bad reputation reverend horton heat common people pulp sex on fire kings of leon human killers i predict a riot kaiser…
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What is a cup????
Is there a definitve answer to my question? I am English and prefer to use metric but am comfortable using Lbs and ozs.... on the internet I havent found THE answer so can any of you help me out please?
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New to myfitnesspal
Hello, well I am hoping that I have got into the right frame of mind to actually sort my weight out. It is kind of thanks to my brand new ipod touch and this app that I downloaded. i like gadgets and have been filling in my daily intake and exercise output religiously on my touch and here i am now on the site..... I need…
