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Approaching 60 and need support motivation
11 months before I reach the Big 60 and would like some support/motivation to keep on track I need to lose 20lbs and get fitter. Finding it harder as I get older so would be grateful for any friends in a similar situation
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57 this year and need some other motivation
Hi there been on this site for quite a while, I have some really supportive friends and want to start 2014 well, I have got 17lbs to lose which I suppose in the grand scheme of things is not lots but it a lot for me. I want to make this year the one where I get healthier and slimmer, so anyone with similar goals I would be…
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seem to have lost my motivation
Hi all I am sadly lacking in motivation, for the last few weeks I have tried to get back on track without success. Anyway tips or advice are gratefully welcome. I know about portion size, exercise etc etc so why oh why can't I put it into practice
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Have I left it too late
Always trying to lose weight, I manage it in fits and starts ;-( Anyway went for a beach workout on Saturday and it nearly killed me, felt really good after when my heart stopped feeling as though it was going to burst at any moment. But I thought to myself have I left it too late in life to try and get fit, give up…
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How to stop emotional eating
Hi all, started off the week really well, but on Monday and Tuesday just lost the plot again. My daughter is getting married in April and she rings me to say that her and her partner had had a small disagreement, so I worry about that, so I start eating while I worry. They are fine now, my daughter's fault entirely PMS!!!!…
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Please help to get me started again.
Hi all, just been for a month's holiday and am finding it so hard to get back to my exercise. I have been back home for almost 2 weeks now and just feel so unmotivated. I know I don't have too much to lose now but I also know if I don't get to grips with myself I'll start gaining. I'm the heaviest I been all year at the…
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Fit ball class
Has anyone any idea's how many calories a Fit Ball class would burn, done 15mins Aerobics to warm up then around 40 mins of Fit Ball then 5 mins stretching to cool down, or if no body knows where would I find out.
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Cup of ?
Hope someone can help, looking at a recipe and it says a cup of this and a cup of that, how much is in a cup? I have scales and I come across this cup thing quite a lot.
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How to start at the Gym
Can anyone recommend a good website for me to find out how to begin at the gym. I'm planning on starting at one near me but there are no other fitness people in there so can't ask for help.
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What would you do?
When I first started my weight loss journey nearly 3 years ago my target was 150lbs which I finally acheived in October so then I lowered it to 147lbs but although I have achieved it I keep gaining and losing the same couple of pounds. Do I keep trying to get and keep to 147lbs or do I keep the 150lbs as my "weight" and…
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injured back
Just got back from a holiday with my Grandchildren and lifting the babies up has caused an old back injury to really be painful. On various painkillers at the moment. Had a night in hospital to get the pain under control, ended up having to have IV Morphine. Had a MRI scan and they said I have got a compressed disc…
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Advice needed please
I just had a quick look at the scales this morning, weigh is not due till Saturday and they say I've gained 3lbs!!!!!!!:mad: So far this week I have not gone over, well one day I have:blushing: What's going on, I will have to exercise like mad today and tomorrow. Do you think I should have stayed away from the scales until…
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8lbs in 5 weeks
Will I be able to do it? Had quite a dismal weigh in this week, due to to fact that I had far too many wines this week and then of course I get the munchies in the evening. So my own fault, going to put alcohol totally off the agenda this week and see if that makes a difference. Don't know whether my goal is attainable and…
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Starting at the Gym
Hi all, I need your advice. I am thinking of starting at a gym and have no idea where to begin. It's only a small one and has a cross trainer, walking machine, stationary bike and weight machine thing. What would be the best way to start? Usually there is no body else there so I can't ask for advice.
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Weekend binging
Hi all, second week of this site and I love it. Had a really good first week weighed in on Saturday and lost 2lbs but then Saturday and Sunday I just was bad, made bad food choices, had people round for supper Sunday and had 2 desserts. It seems as though I am still subconciously rewarding myself with food. I have got back…
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Hi there from Thailand
Hi everyone I have been on this site for nearly a week and it's wonderful isn't it!!!!! There is such a strong sense of community spirit and everyone is so friendly. I don't have that much to lose, but have been trying to acheive my goal in one way or another for about 3 years. I've got nearly there and then gained it all…
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Protein
Hi there I have been on this site for nearly a week and wondering why it is saying only 50grams of protein, is that right or have I don something wrong?
