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Relationship between Stress and Weight Gain
Hi all, Just came across this article about how being stressed affects the body, and how it works negatively against you to make you hungry and more likely to store fat. Thought I'd share it as it was a good article as an intro to the basics, and if you're like me, you may like to understand the science behind it.…
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Pushing past the Bonk - Qu for runners!
Hi all, I'm currently training towards my first half marathon which is in 6 weeks time. I started training in December and have steadily worked up to running 6 miles fairly comfortably. By which I mean I can run it, need a minute here or there to re-coop. I'm running 12min miles at the moment which is probably slightly…
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HELP Keep getting stitch when running!
Hi all, As the title suggests, I keep getting a really bad stitch when I'm running. It normally hits me about 10/15mins in, just when I start to warm up. I've read that not eating immediately before going running can help, and also making sure I'm fully hydrated can help, but despite following those rules it still keeps…
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Looking for Half Marathon advice?
Hi all, So I'm booked in to run my first Half Marathon on March 17th. I started out with Couch to 5k in March time last year, and completed my first 5k for Cancer Research in the July. Since then I've run most weeks but had a few weeks off here and there due to holidays/other commitments etc. I run with my running partner…
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Share your favourite running quote!
I've heard several good ones lately but this one tickled me: "Run like you stole something!" :laugh: If I did I'd be running a lot faster and further than I currently do!! Anyone want to share theirs?
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What do you listen to your music on?
I've seen some headsets advertised that are made from one solid strip that goes around the back of your head and over your ears, that have an mp3 player built in and they look pretty good but I'm wondering whether they would bounce when running? I currently use some in-ear earphones attached to mp3player/phone but am…
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Knee injury advice from Runners please!
Hi everyone, So I started out on the Couch to 5k about 3mths ago. After the first 3 weeks I stopped following it and decided to listen to my body instead of sticking to the suggested times etc and ever since I've been doing really well. I went from barely running for 45secs and needing 90secs recovery, to now running a 5k…
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High Protein, Low Cal Food Ideas
Hi, Just thought I'd share this article I found about the benefits of eating High Protein, Low Calorie foods... I hope others will find this as useful as I have! I've pasted the article below, the link to the article is underneath. :flowerforyou: HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CALORIE FOOD IDEAS High protein, low calorie foods are…
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Calling all Breastfeeding mummies!
Ok, so I have a little girl who is nearly 13mths, and I breastfeed her throughout the day and night. However, she does also have three solid meals as well as munching on healthy snacks and drinks extra water in the day. So I'm wondering exactly how many cals I should be logging to counter what she's having? I used to give…
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Nutella and Banana Icecream
Just came across this recipe and *had* to share it... Enjoy! Guess what I'm making tonight lol :flowerforyou: Ingredients 1 cup of Nutella 6 Bananas That's it! You can add cinnamon or cocoa powder if you want but it isn't needed. Throw the two ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend til very smooth. (Or if…
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Can someone confirm my figures please?
Hi all! I've been on MFP since the beginning of October last year. I've done pretty well starting at 183lbs, and have lost to date 24lbs, now down to 158lbs. I'm 5ft 3 and am aiming for the 140lbs region so still have a little way to go. I was told about this method when asking for help querying calculations, and to be…
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Burn 3,500cals = Always 1lb loss?
Just wondering... so if a lb of fat is equal to 3,500cals, does that mean that if I burned that much tonight and then weighed myself I would be a lb lighter straight away? I have a weighin tomorrow and was wondering how much impact a heavy session tonight may have. Thanks :wink:
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Jillian's tips to increase metabolism
Hi all, Just came across this video on youtube and thought other people may find it useful too! Jillian Michael's top tips to increase your metabolism :- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn9jz1Afi9w&feature=related :happy:
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Net Cals should be 1200 right?
Asking a question as having a dumb moment... I'm currently on a 1200 a day plan, plus an extra 200 as I'm still breastfeeding my daughter during the night. I've recently heavily upped my exercise as I bought an exercise bike and am on Day 6 of the 30DayShred. Only "trouble" is, I'm earning 800cals or so a day, and this…
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NSV - BREAKING AND ENTERING
So yesterday I babysat my little bro (6) so my Mum could go out with a friend for a belated birthday lunch. Upon leaving the house with all three kids in tow (my son 3 and daughter 1), I make sure I have my keys and slam the door shut. Put the keys in the door to lock it and realise they won't go in due to my partner's…
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PLEASE HELP! Struggling with cal allowance!
So I've been losing weight for various reasons, but the one which is keeping me in check is being a bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding and having to fit into the size 12 dress she has bought me. I've lost 22lbs since beginning of October bringing my current weight to 161lbs a 5ft3. I'm currently in a size 14, although…
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Cal burn for 30 Day Shred?
Hi everyone, Just completed my first workout at Level 1 of the the 30 Day Shred routine, and I'm wondering how to log the exercise? I guess it'd vary according to weight etc? I'm currently 163lbs and I completed it as directed... Anyone got any pointers? Thanks in advance. :smile:
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How strictly do you eat all your cals?
Just wondering how strict everyone is with their calorie consumption? I've got an allowance of 1700 (I'm breastfeeding so have an extra 500 on top of my 1200 basic) and have occasionally found it hard to eat all my calories... So I'm wondering if anyone out there has a certain amount they will not let themselves go under…
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Getting confused over calories, help!
Hi, I hope someone can clear this up for me as I'm getting rather confused. So according to MFP, my Basal Rate is 1,444 cals a day. And I read that 1lb of fat is equal to 3,500cals. So surely that means that if I ate 500 cals less per day than my BR, (so 944/day) I would lose 1lb a week? But doesn't that take me under the…
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Just starting out and want to say Hi!
Hey everyone, I've decided to lose weight and keep it off this time and am looking for some motivation and support from this site. :) A little about me - I'm 5ft2" (and a bit, which is all important at my height lol), and currently weighing 180lbs (about 13st), and wearing a size 16 on bottom and a 14 on top. I am aiming…
