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No Alcohol?
I am giving up the booze for a mixture of reasons (partially because of the unnecessary calories but also because it can can prove to be bad for your emotional and physical health) but as a girl who enjoys a glass of wine in the evening, and a few more at the weekend, I am kind of nervous of having this goal. So I was…
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Just A Tiny Thing...
I have been feeling a bit frustrated today as I have been struggling to make any impact on my weight, and I have to admit it is mainly a vanity issue, rather than for my own well being. However, I just realised the difference that this site can make to you mentality. Firstly, I was going to have my fav' Mushroom Risotto…
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Losing the 10lbs
Hi gus, I have been on this site for about 4ish weeks. As a rule I tend to stick to my targets through the week, including my exercise calories. At the weekends I struggle but at the same time I know I am hitting the daily recommended allowance rather than going over like I used to. Most of my exercise comes from walking,…
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Newbie Gym Attendee
Hi, I'm starting the gym properly for the first time and had my initial personal trainer session on Saturday. I am in soooo much pain. The guy did a load of body conditioning exercises with me and I am seriously suffering, having never used the majority of these muscles before. So, I was just wondering whether there were…
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Any UK Energy Food Suggestions?
I have never been great at the whole sleeping thing, and part of the reason I have piled on the lbs since February is because I have been going through a particularly bad spell of insomnia. I know through experience that this slows down your ability to burn calories, reduces your inclination to work out, and finally means…
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Old Clothes & A Big Thanks
I'm not sure whether this comes under this topic, or if it falls under Motivation or Support at all, or just general waffling really. But yesterday I was trying on clothes for a night out this weekend, and I came across a dress that fitted me well in September last year. Although it wasn't really a surprise, and I have no…
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Horrible Morning
I just has one of those morning when you accidentally catch a glimpse of yourself naked in the mirror and are so replused by what you see, you really just want to give up becaue there doesn't seem any point in dieting. I put on my pretty, summer dress anyway hoping that it would perk me up, but then caught a glimpse of…