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My first ever 7km Sun Run. 1 week to go, how to prepare?
So I've begun 2013 in a good way. Going to the gym in my lunch break every day doing classes and when i can doing a 20min walk on the treadmill as well before work. A couple of weeks ago a college convinced me to join the 7km Sun Run. walking not running, which Im still finding very daunting. Can anyone give some tips on…
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Lovan for PMS
I'm curious if there is anyone else out there that takes Lovan. My doctor prescribed it to me for PMS. Thinks I get sick a lot in general because I'm stressed out. I'm really confused about it and haven't started taking it yet because I'm a bit scared to be honest. All these side effects (most importantly the ones that can…
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Food for stress relief?
So my doctor has told me physically I'm great. But my reoccuring sinus problems and other numerous issues are being caused by stress. I had two options - remove all medications for a month (only one I take is birth control) or take anti-depressants for a month. I don't want anti-depressants I want to take control of this…
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Do you ever call in sick when your not?
I just wanted to know if there were other people out there that called in sick every now and again when they weren't really sick? I'll admit I have done it on occasions. Times when I've felt really crappy but probably still have gone in to work or when I've had a rental inspection and wanted the day before off the clean…
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MOTIVATION PICTURES AND QUOTES!
Please share! If you have any that you like to look at or keep with you to remind you why you're doing it. Any motivational pictures or quotes. I thought of putting a picture of Jillian Michaels up to motivate me, but it's not really appropriate at my work lol.
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I hate exercise
I've been a bit better lately with portion control. Few slip ups with eating choices but I'm getting there slowly. My main issue I think is exercise. I'm not interested in it at all. I can't seem to find enough motivation to actually do any and I feel tired all the time. I've got exercise videos galore but don't really…
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Calories on MFP differ alot to HRM
I don't know much about HRM's and all that. But I have the polar F4 which allows you to input your height, weight and age. The "training" button works on your heart rate and all that other information as far as I can gather. The other day I wore it for a good hour just cooking dinner, cleaning the kitchen etc and it told…
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Helga's Sandwich Thins - 112g for two pieces
I was super happy when I went shopping earlier looking for a low calorie bread that isn't the country grain one. The Helga's Wholemeal sandwich thins look filling and low in calories. I'm yet to try them as I have them planned for tomorrow's lunch with tuna, light mayo and light jarlsberg cheese - grilled. But I just…
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Menu planner site or app?
I don't know if something like this exists out there, but I want a website or app that gives you a healthy meal plan based on your recommended calorie intake. But so you can edit it and change meats etc with it still giving you the total calories, plus a shopping list. Does that make sense? lol.
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Budget planning apps for phone?
Hey-o! So in light of recent events in my life I'm trying really hard to live on a budget, hopefully enabling myself and my partner to finally save and get further in life. Does anyone use a budget app on their phone or tablet? (preferably android) that they can recommend? I've been trying to find one that both my partner…
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All I want is a block of chocolate and an apple pie
That's what today feels like. Just my little rant that I think people need sometimes to continue on. Preferably without the block of chocolate. Currently my boss, who is the owner of the small company I work at, is selling the business. The new owners take over on Thursday. 1. All employees are being paid out their annual…
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Steaming Food
Hi all! I have a 3 tier steamer. I know fish and veggies work well in it. But I'm racking my brain trying to think of other foods and dishes I can do in it? I know there must be heaps. But my brain is a little flat today. If anyone has any great recipes or suggestions for steaming it would be greatly appreciated! :) I know…
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How much is too much phenylalanine?
I know this is a widely debated topic as to whether or not it'll kill you (not really, over dramatising) I have a 600ml bottle of coke zero maybe once or twice a week and I've just started taking the "Nature's way Metabolift day & night" tablets. Which have 100mg of phenylalanine in each day tablet. I saw on an old post…
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Metabolism
Alright, I know this is probably a silly question because I'm pretty sure there isn't anything. But you see stuff and you read stuff, I just want to know one way or another and be clear about it. Is there anything that can actually boost your metabolism?
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Banged my car again...
Just need to vent some frustration. I'm still on my first car, its pretty old but I don't think I'm doing too bad with it. I've had it for about 4 years now. It runs ok, has an oil leak at the moment and the brakes need a check but thats just general maintence. I hit it on a pole today. Parking it I came in too close and…
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What do you do while exercising?
At the moment I listen to music on my phone while using the equipment at the gym. Is there anything in particular you find helps pass the time quicker and stops you from feeling bored? Particular album that's motivating? Or a podcast? read a book? watch a show or movie? or something else? I need some new material!
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Need Assistance
Hi all, I'm at the end of my rope. I've been exercising and eating correctly and trying to lose weight for a few months now. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism near the beginning and was on neo-mercazole. I gained 5kgs while on it. I've been off it for about 3 weeks now as my dr said my levels had gone completely the…
