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Tried Hard – Failed
This week, I have exercised to the tune of 50minutes a day of walking, and playing golf, plus working in garden and shifting heavy boxes as part of a move, Iv eaten much better this week (though I didnt log anything) Iv cut down portions, avoided carbs and eaten nice healthy stuff as recommended by weight watchers book. I…
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MY journey into losing weight 8 days in
Hiya People, iv started keeping a blog of my journey now, 8 days and 7lbs lost so its all good, its more about mind set and my problems to exercise than a specific diet, but some tips and tricks I learn along the way go in. http://looking-to-lose-weight.blogspot.co.uk/ there are no sales, on there or adsense its just about…
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6 week 100 pressups challenge
Well, 4 weeks in from being a slovenly lump with a start count of 15, I did my exhaustion test last night and hit 60, I fully expected to hit 100 but it was a bridge too far but rather than be down, Im so happy, thats far more than I imagined and much better than most people on the street, so Im saying if I can do it,…
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The Magic 22st
Its happened at last, concerted effort and dedication and following MFP and Iv finally got below the magic 22st mark for me, its been a barrier that seemed insurmountable a while ago, but here I am, and now got full motivation back, Im setting my next goal as 21.5st. I would like to thank everyone for the support help,…
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OK, pleez help a man in need
Iv got 2300 cals each day, now Im exercising much more, even tho I eat well (in my mind, Im trying to even out all the elements to be exactly what I need) Im still 800 short, now I dont feel hungry and its so much less than I have eaten in my life. I feel fantastic, and the fat is visibly falling from my face and belly,…
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Feeling Proud of Yourselves.
So no inches lost last night, but in 6months odd, Iv shed 6-7" of my belly, Iv taken my exercise from 0 to average 60mins a day, I feel much happier and healthier and Iv started the 100 press ups and 200 sit ups and 200 squats routines in 6 weeks. Now I ask you, "who is the daddy?" thanks to MFP and the lovely people who…
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Iron Question
Could anybody offer any thoughts on iron, in particular, in my diet. Ill try to explain, I have a blood condition whereby my blood is very thick and clots very quickly. Now Im always under my iron allowance in my diet, is it healthy with my disorder to take supplements to up the iron intake, will ths thicken or thin the…
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A blip to success
SO yesterday I posted about a blip in success, but I remained positive, I had a measure of what I call my belly, and thats 2" lost in a week. Thats 5" lost overall so far, so it is true, dont get caught worrying about the lbs, take a measure of your stats, and watch them go. That small blip of mine is actually a huge loss…
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A blip in success
so, 1lb on today, even tho i been nailing my exercise to max and under cals, so, reading previous informative posts, Im staying positive, and going to track my measurements cos im sure my belly is reducing. But im going to add aerobic activity to burn off the overlying fat. Im focussed and this gives me the incentive to…
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Cornflakes
Iv been having crunchy nut cornflakes for brekkie for ages, becos i can now see the calorific content I decided to switch to cornflakes, its half the cals, little fat and no sugar. High in iron which is quite difficult to get into my diet. What a simple sustainable switch. Its fascinating making simple changes that hav…
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My first week of myfitnesspal.com
So my first week gone of myfitness and Iv lost 4lbs, thats great and was so simple, now I see my calories have reduced so I need to better moniter what I eat against how I exercise, This is such a great way to track, it seems a great community of like minded people and Im proud to be a part. My company has a little weight…
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Adding sex as an exercise
I saw a post about calories burned for sex and adding it to cardio exercise section, which is a great idea, however, I had full public rights set on my profile which then immediately posted to the world that I had burned so many calories with a sex session thro facebook and twitter. Im suggesting, name your exercise as…
