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Back after a car crash
I was on here many years ago and found myself in control so I left. Last month I was hit by a lorry. I've been left with severe back pain. I have very limited movement - standing or sitting for too long results in more pain. I'm not sleeping well because of it. I can't hill walk, play badminton, go to the gym, do yoga -…
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I'm new here...
Hey, I used to swim a lot when I was younger, and my form was spot on. I've lost that now. I also can't swim more than 2 25m lengths without having to stop for a break. So. Why am I getting back into swimming? I'm training for a 5k race for life. Yes, I know that's running, but I have some problems with my hips and figured…
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rest days?
So. How many rest days do you guys give yourselves? And why?
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nuts? good snack or evil?
So I'm currently sat munching on almonds, and i love hazelnuts. But, do they make good snacks? are they "healthy" i know some are "fatty" and quite high calorie.... but I often crave crunchy things, is this a good way to get through that craving?
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4 months to visably change... with me?
So. My boyfriend moved to canada for 4 months yesterday. When I go and pick him up at the airport on Dec 21st I want him to see me and be amazed. I'm not big now, but I don't look "fit". That's what I want. I want to look strong and feel healthy. I'm not setting a goal loss for this, but I what I want is to have visible…
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the fitbit... yay or nay?
i'm thiking of getting one when i'm back at uni. I thought if I had something constantly monitoring me, i'd want to do more and more so i could feel proud of myself. Who has one and what do you think? what do to love and whats not so good about them?
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motivation, support, and fitbit
Hi So. I have my new motivation - look strong when my boyfriend returns from canada in four months. that means less fat and more muscle. muscle you can actually see. Support. I really need people to comment on what i put up. Soon i'll be putting up "before" pictures and in 4 months will put up my after pictures. i would…
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good motivation
Found this awesome fb site with loads of pictures. got me motivated, thought i'd share. http://www.facebook.com/CrossfitIsForFags Just got to keep at it even if it is frustrating.
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skyr in the uk?
so i went to iceland on a geography field trip 2 weeks ago, and was introduced to skyr. I am craving it so badly. it was gorgeous. high in protein, no fat, and just NOMMY. any one know where i can get some in the uk?
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swimmers!
ive taken up swimming again. out of interest, how quickly can you swim a 25m length? after timing myself a few times today i was at roughly 21 seconds. just wanted to compare, see what a sensible target would be?
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pilates?
thinking about joining a class. but i want some experience stories? whats it like? what do you get from it? how has it helped you? Would i be better of starting with that and then joining a cardio class like aerobics as well once im back in uni (cheaper)? or shall i just go straight with cardio? I want to lose more fat off…
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should i cancel my date tonight?
right. So 2 months ago i broke up from a 4 and a half year relationship. theres complicated stuff going on with my best mate too (male). I keep getting upset over my ex, missing him etc, and telling him and my best mate about this date has caused arguments and fall outs. Should i cancel it? Its only to the cinema, i do…
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how do you resist?
What do you do to make sure you don't give in, or don't talk yourself into having something unhealthy. "ooooh. its been a tough day, go on, have the chocolate" stuff like that. i really struggle with it
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i need opinions.
opinions please. 1) we say we will head to town together. last minute he tells me i have to make my own way in because he's meeting a friend first. 2) he goes and smokes, after promising to not do it when im around. he knows how much i hate it. 3) he spends all night talking to a girl we dont know about law, leaving me sat…
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spin class. what is it exactly
subject says it all really. what is it and why would it benefit me? is it fun?
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black coffee
so.i've just tried black coffee for the first time... actually not bad.... with 3 sweeteners... why should i carry on with this? what good will it do? whats the point? eventually ill get the sweeteners out...
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exercise and next day weight gain
when i extercise, i gain weight the next day or two after. example, yesterday i had an intense cardio session and i went up by about 4 pounds today. what is that all about!?!?!!?! anyone else get that? i also feel/look fatter. do muscles swell or something? its horrible. really dont like it.
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fitness classes ideas
ok. so. i need to start a fitness class. the ones im interested in don't seem to be any where near me. for example, pole fitness - sounds so fun, and it really works.... but there isnt one anywhere near me. next i looked at was a zumba class, but again, very difficult/expensive to get to . i just want something that burns…
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i've been such a....
*****! ive been with my boyfriend for nearly 4 years. yes i love him. but lately its just not fun anymore. i think its because me and a friend - chris, have got closer. we've always been close anyway. and i think i may be falling for him. and i kissed him. its horrible because i don't regret it. but what i do regret is…
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i found this
on the quorn site. i wanted to see if it actually made a difference switching to quorn http://www.quorn.co.uk/Slimming-Club/weight-manager/
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why does everyone love zumba?
its like everyone is doing it... why!?!?! how is it different? whats so great about it?
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TOM and feeling fat.... anyone else?
hate it when it gets to this time, and no matter what you do, or eat. you just feel fat. you look at your self, and notice everything that you hate even more than usual. and this gets me down, so i want to comfort mysel (with food) but then i'll feel bad because i've just eaten crap that will make me fat. ENDLESS CIRCLE :'(
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soup
i'm a uni student and have recently gotten into making big pans of soup that i can munch through the day while revising. thing is, all i really know/can think of making is leek and potato soup, and a general veg soup. so. any ideas? bearing in mind i'm a skint uni student, just simple ideas with simple ingredients!! p.s. i…
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fruity/herbal tea
so today i've been drinking fruit tea that i got from turkey. i doubt it's very healthy as they taste VERY sweet, but i like the taste and it makes drinking water more interesting.. so. what makes do nice fruity tea, with all the supposed health benefits that come with it? im doing exams atm, so water is even more…
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quorn - sucess?
has anyone had any success by switching to quorn? i really like the stuff, i prefer the quorn mince to normal mince. and i've just got the chicken pieces to try. had anyone found that it works for them???
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peanut butter
im confused. is it a good thing, or a bad thing? a lot of you people on here seem to have it quite often - i absolutely love it. but in the UK its almost got this bad reputation. im so confused, can i eat it? why can i / cant i eat it? if so, how much? and any ideas of ways to eat it?
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whats healthy?
mfp warns you if you haven't eaten enough calories in a day. but does it do the same if you eat too many? i was just wondering what is an "ok" amount to go over on calories every so often, but will still result in weightloss i rarely go over, but today i am about 70 calories over and the question was triggered....
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Davina twist board with resistance tube - any good?
i'm thinking about buying this. it's only a tenner, and says it'll provide a full body work out (just what i need) it looks quite small, which is what i need because my room in uni is tiny. just wondering if anyone out there has one, and if they'ree any good? i want to get into shape but simply cant afford a gym because my…
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10 things you need to know about losing weight
some of them are the things that seem to get circulated around a lot on this site anyway, but others are quite interestings, and it gives you a very basic science behind them too. i found it quite interesting, and learnt some new things that i will definatly be trying.. see what you think…
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holiday = bikini = need to be toned!
arms and thighs are my problem! they just wobble! so. i need advise. what should i invest in (bear in mind i am a skint student). i want to be able to walk around the pool and feel sexy. WITHOUT THE WOBBLE!!! just looking on argos, came across a thigh trainer that can also be used for chest and arms... unfortunatly, its…
