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Buying Hormel Turkey pepperoni in the UK ?
Is it possible to get Hormel Turkey pepperoni in the UK ? Or some other lower fat/less salt version of standard pepperoni. I made this lovely Cauliflower Crust Pizza http://blog.yourlighterside.com/2009/05/low-carb-pizza-dough-cauliflower.html but adding three slices of standard pepperoni really increased the salt and fat…
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TOM, antibiotics and water weight
Hi, My weight went up 3 lbs over night (two weeks ago) when it was my TOTM and I was not worried as I expected to lose it just as fast. However the following week I had to take a weeks worth of antibiotics and my weight is slowly climbing with no fall in sight, I only have my diary open to friends but a brief summary, I…
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I am taunted by neighbours when I run up the street
I'm fat and I run. I run for my health and because I enjoy it. I am over 13 stone and a size 16 (down from 18 stone and size 24). I now can run continuously for 2 hours covering 8.5 miles and I am proud of this and enjoy running :) But I get a lot of negative comments from strangers, normally from young males who wind…
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Well, I can't of dropped 10% body fat like that !
Right, according to my scales I have put on 3lbs AND lost 15% body fat at the same time ? Disclaimer I know the following. 1. That body fat scales are not accurate. However I am using them to watch for an overall downward trend which I have seen. Last Year 257 lbs and 44.1% fat Last Week 183.2 lbs and 42.6% fat This Week…
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What should my lean body weight be ?
I'm a 39 yo female, 5 feet 4 inches tall (or short, lol) What should my lean body weight be, when I am a healthy weight in lbs ?
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Do you call this supportive DH ?
Just finished a lovely 7.92 mile run, through the crisp autumn leaves. Have you noticed that if a falling leaf is at the correct angle, it gently rotates three or four times as it descends to the ground. I told my husband that....he said I should run faster, lol.
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Update to 'I am taunted by my neighbours' thread
So this morning I am stood outside my house waiting for the GPS to find my phone in full neon running gear. My neighbours are stood outside working on their house. They make no comments as I set off on my run.:) 85 minutes later having covered 6.5 miles, when I am running up to my house on my return home, the neighbours…
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Tell me how muscles work ?
Why is it you exercise one day and the next day everything is fine and then the FOLLOWING day your muscles are really sore ? I have started using Kinnect X box games in order to exercise at home...I did an hour of 'My Shape Cardio Boxing' two days ago and I can't walk properly today ! All those squats ! I have taken some…
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How many targets do you have ?
My current stats are as follows 38 yo 5' 4" 185 lbs which is 13 stone 3 lbs in UK terms So my current weight targets are as follows 1. Lose 3lbs to be under 13 stone i.e. 182 lbs 2. Lose another 2lbs to be at 180 lbs my next official target 3. Lose another 5lbs to be 'overweight' in BMI terms i.e. 175 lbs* etc etc Then I…
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NSV- I AM a runner !
I like to run, abet slowly :) I ran to/from my Zumba class last night, as it is only 1/3 mile away too close to get the car out.; especially when I am already in exercise clothes. I walk into the relatively-new-to-me Zumba class and a one of the ladies looks me up and down (in running clothes) and asks me about is there a…
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NSV - Twinkle Twinkle Little Gap !
Whilst getting dressed I noticed a twinkle of blue at the top of my thighs in the wardrobe mirror. I was startled and looked again and then it dawned on me. The twinkle was actually due to a very small gap at the top of my thighs allowing me to see blue from the duvet cover behind me in the mirror...I actually have a tiny…
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NSV - My First 10K !
After recently building up to running continuously for 70 minutes covering 4.8 miles (7.7 K), my husband said he was proud of me and that there was no reason I couldn't run a 10k one day. That day was today ! It took me 91 minutes running continuously to cover 6.44 miles aka 10k ! I think today is the first day that I feel…
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NSV - Running for an hour non stop !
I am so proud of myself today, I completed my longest run ever yesterday.....4.8 miles, just over 70 minutes of continuous running and this from the girl who struggled to run one minute last year ! I might be very very slow but I am moving and I love running :)
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My First 5k Parkrun (UK Based)
I did it ! I have just finished my first 5K Park Run :) I was hoping to be around 46/48 minutes mark but according to my sportslivetrack app on my phone I think I managed to do it in 42 minutes :) Waiting for my official time to be texted to me....watch this space ! I am still amazed that even being obese I can run for a…
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Love my neighbour
My neighbour called to me in my garden yesterday and told me how impressed she was with my running and weight loss ! We had a chat and she couldn't believe I still had 3 stone to lose (already lost 5 stone to date). I was surprised to learn that I am the same weight as her at the moment, through she is a couple of inches…
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No weight loss after starting running again.
I started running 3 miles x 3 times a week again (post baby) about three weeks ago and in that time have stopped losing weight. Could I have lost some fat and maybe my body is also holding water due to my muscles recovering from the running, so no overall weight loss ? I do have a body fat scale but it is not that accurate…
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My first Outside 5K
I am so happy, I went for a run with a friend this evening and we managed to run pretty much all of 3.12 miles (5k). It was raining the whole way and we were like drowned rats by the end but my breathing was much improved and I feel so alive, running in the rain is magical. Why didn't anyone tell me how much fun running…
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NSV Finally Ran Outside !
I have been running on and off (pregnancy) for the last year but always on a inside treadmill in our house. I have frankly been terrified of the thought of letting other people see me attempt to run. But today I finally faced my fears and went outside to run. I loved it. With my earphones in I couldn't hear my breathing…
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NSV - New Gym Clothes
I'm ridiculously excited to have bought new gym clothes, as pre baby gym clothes are too big now. Shame all gym clothes are unflattering and neon, LOL. At least these are two sizes smaller, I am now down to XL (UK size 16). Pictures on profile. Guess that is when I'll know I'm healthy when gym clothes look reasonable on…
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Jogging with double buggy ?
I am going to restart running again after the arrival of our lovely daughter, currently 5 weeks old. I completed C25K late 2011 but am out of shape atm, as I haven't exercised for the last four months of pregnancy till yesterday ! When school restarts, I am going to start doing a regular morning walk with my pram and two…
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First Post Birth Run !
OK, it took a while to get moving again, as my new baby is 4.5 weeks old ! My excuse was post birth hip pain (spd) but I decided today I felt up to moving and I did a 30 minute treadmill run just 1.6 miles and maybe 10 minutes of running within 30 minutes, the rest walking. I'm very out of breath after a few minutes…
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New party dress :)
My mum took me shopping to buy me a new outfit for an upcoming family party and I managed to find a lovely UK size 16 dress in the sale of Monsoon. I can not remember the last time I fitted into a size 16 ! The design is very loose on the bottom half mind. I also bought some new jeans from the local supermarket, the very…
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How can I snap out of my negative mood ?
I started on MTP nearly a year ago. Started to run, completed C25K, do aerobics classes and used a rowing machine at home. Exercising 2/3 times a week. Eating better (not great diet but improved choices) for several months. Then I fell pregnant (November 11 to July 12) and only put on 8lbs at term. Stopped exercising…
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After no weight loss for months, I enter Onderland :)
I was down to 210 lbs in November 2011, when I discovered I was expecting. I watched my calories and tried to keep my exercise levels up and I was very surprised that I only went up to 218 lbs by the end of my pregnancy, just an 8lbs gain ! This last week I gave birth to a beautiful 9lb 7oz baby girl AND dropped 20 lbs to…
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Virtually no weight loss in five months...NSV
I am five months pregnant and am just a couple of pounds lighter than I was before I got pregnant. My midwife wants me to maintain my weight as I am still very overweight (208 lbs). However I have found it difficult to watch my food in first trimester due to sickness and exercise is a rare commodity in the second, I prefer…
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Pounds lost outside MFP
Just wondering do people include the weight lost before you joined MFP on their tickers or just weight lost since you joined this site ? I lost 17 lb in the months before I joined MFP and wondered whether to change my ticker to reflect this, or is that cheating ? I have lost 33.4 lbs with MFP OR 50.6 lbs including weight…
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NSV - Friend not seen me in a while.
I bumped into an friend on the school run who I had not seen for ages. Plus the last few times I did see her I have been wearing my massive winter coat and this morning I was just in lighter clothes. She congratulated me on how much weight I had lost and I was so chuffed with her delight. I also told her I am currently…
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Size 20 Jeans !
OK, I know a size 20 is still massive but my NSV was accidentally getting into a very old pair of size 20 jeans. Dashing around getting dressed this morning, can't find pants. I see this pair of jeans on a pile of 'chuck clothes'. They are clean so I drag them on and surprise they fit. Bit snug but zipped up easily and…
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I finished.........
......the Couch to 5K running program today ! Whilst I am not running the full 5k I will do one day and I also did the worse run of the nine weeks today (go figure), yet the overwhelming feeling of achievement is wonderful :) I did it ! I am so proud of myself. Can't wait for my next run, bet it will be a good one :)
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Am I doing this wrong 30DS Q
I have been running three times a week, couple of aerobic classes and recently started rowing on non-running days. Make sure I have a rest day a week. Apart from a slight knee injury (few weeks back) which I did whilst walking (not exercising typical), I have not had an pain or injuries whilst exercising. I started doing…
