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Please can I have some DVD recommendations
Please can I have some DVD recommendations? I've only just started doing them as I always used to swim/ run/ walk but now I have 3 kids and DH isn't home much workout DVDs are much easier to get round to do. I have 3 currently, all JM. I do enjoy them, I like the more cardio one best (banish fat boost metabolism) but could…
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How to move from pressups etc on knees to full length ones?
My arms are by far my weakest area. I have really upped the amount of work I do with them, doing more walking planks, press-ups etc but I still cannot get anywhere near even one full length press-up without setting my body weight down on the floor. Does anyone have any tips of how I can gradually work up to doing them…
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Please help me choose a heart rate monitor!
I posted this in my status but only got one reply, this was the one recommended: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-FT4M-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B001U0OFCS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309780315&sr=8-1 Can anyone else suggest one?/ support this recommendation? The key thing i want it to be able to do is reliably tell me calories burnt…
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woah - the change 17 lbs and 2 months has made to my face..
Here I am 2 months ago: And yesterday with a new haircut: I know the cut is better too, but really my face is much slimmer - isn't it, I'm not imagining it am I?? Argh, why can't I get the images into my post??
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What I have achieved in one month
I originally joined MFP in Jan 09 with a 3 month old baby. I lost most of the weight, then got pregnant again. I started using the site again one month ago today when DD was 4 weeks old (because I had gained weight in the previous week and thought 'noooooo I cannot put weight on *after* the baby has arrived!). Today…
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Targetting 2 lbs loss per week but losing 4 - should I worry
I started out needing to lose around 35 lbs - this will take me to about 7 lbs under the max BMI for my height and I know its a weight I'm happy with. I have a 6 week old baby so am BFing full-time, am allowing 500 cals for that. I always eat at or very close to my allowance, the most I have been under is about 180. I eat…
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What rewards did you give yourself?
I think I am going to break my total that I need to lose into 7lb (ish - the first one will 'only' be 6 lbs), so I will have 5 to get through :noway: I NEED to have something to focus on when I get down about how much I have to lose/ when I want to eat something I know full well I shouldn't!!
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Re-introducing myself!
Hi there, I joined in Jan 09 when my then baby was 3 months old and very successfully lost weight at nice steady pace. I just about hit target and then got pregnant again! I sadly gained absolutely loads in pregnancy and haven't lost all that much since giving birth 4 weeks ago :sad: So back on the wagon for me with about…
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How many calories for full-time breastfeeding?
My baby is 4 weeks old and I solely breastfeed - hwo many calories should I allow for that? nyone know if there should be a particular bias to what I do eat eg more protein/ carbs, what??
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Very quick healthy lunches?
I really need inspiration! I'm rushed off my feet as I have 3 kids under 5, including a 4 week old so have very little time for food prep. I'm terrible at grabbing a sandwich which isn't even very filling and is way more calories than I can get away with! Please contribute your ideas, TIA! :flowerforyou:
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Gained back 4 lbs
:sad: :sad: :sad: I know it might not sound much but I'm gutted!!! I got all the way down to 5 lbs from target in mid March, then got bored and decided to maintain for a while. That went ok until I finished an event I've been training for, so my exercise level dropped massively. I also started weaning my baby who is now 6…
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Over half way there!!
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Woo hoo! My bubba is 15 weeks old today, and since he was 6 weeks I have shed the 18lbs in my ticker :drinker: - so exactly an average 2 lbs per week. I have another 13 lbs to go, and am really committed to getting it all off :glasses: Yay!!!
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REDS TUES 1/13
Afternoon everybody, hopefully you'll all start getting up soon as its 2 pm here :laugh: I am still super-motivated after my loss, so am being super good - where's the angel smiley? :laugh: Have been for a swim today, 40 mins and done my 100 sit-ups, my food is also well on target, drinking loads and generally feeling…
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REDS 1/12
Gotta be quick as baby crying, but quick update to say I lost 4 lbs last week - SO chuffed!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Really motivated to try and lose another 2 in the next week as that will put me under the next stone marker which is my 'officially fat' marker, and is also my first goal and I am buying myself…
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REDS - check in here 1/11
Every time I write these threads I do the date the UK way (so today is 11/1) and then have to change it! :laugh: Today's update - did my second of three strength session(100 sit ups and 30 toe touches - would have done mre but very uncomfrtable on carpet - my shoulder blades dug into the floor :frown: ), and fifth of 5 30…
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RED team 01/09
Thought I'd start a new thread today as I'm always first up because I'm in the UK!! First of all, many happy returns to natashak! :flowerforyou: Secondly, my progress for today on the challenges: swimming a mile later (will take 40 mins) - that is the second of the 5 workouts I need to do within the week Did 100 sit-ups -…
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still wanting a get thin quick fix - hel[p get my head strai
I know we all do really, also know slow is the way to go, and best bet of keeping it off :smile: But, having lost my target 2 lbs in the last week, it just feels so little versus the effort, and even if I keep that rate up it will take another 3 months to get to goal :grumble: I also know keeping up 2 lbs a week is very…
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How important are rest days and how should they work?
I do quite a range of exercise, I did even before I started dieting. I walk briskly pushing the pushchair, swim, and use the lateral thigh trainer. So far I have: T - 30 mins lateral thigh trainer F- 60 mins brisk walking with pushchair S- swam 64 lengths Would it be ok to use the trainer again today? Or should I take a…
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Eating higher protein than recommended?
Hi there, This is only day 3 for me, but each day I am eating over the recommended amount of protein, and slightly under on carbs and fat. Is this a problem? Not sure if it makes any difference, but I'm breastfeeding, any advice appreciated! :flowerforyou:
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Filling quick to prepare foods?
Hi, Just looking for some suggestions for the above so I grab something healthy? Really not fancying salad as it is pretty cold here at the mo Also, while I'm at it, I have porridge for breakfast, anyone got any suggestions what else I can have on a regular basis that is also filling? Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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feeling wobbly on my feet - going too far or withdrawal??
I just startedmy diet yesterday. Today I have: fully breastfed my 10 week old son walked about an hour with the buggy (break in the middle) eaten porridge for brekkie scrambled egg (2) on toast (2) followed bby low fat yougurt for lunch 2 clementines mid afternoon snack I am feeling really quite wobbly on my feet right…
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I'm new too!
I gave birth to my second son in mid -October, so time to get back into shape! I was around a stone overweight already when I fell pregnant, am now about 1.5 stones over. In my dreams I'd like to shift 2 stone, I haven't been that light in 5 years (pre-kids!! :laugh: )
