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Introduce yourself
Hi, I'm Faith, over 70, and like many of you, have been down this road successfully (except it didn't stay off) twice, and unsuccessfully a number of times. My wake-up call was falling and breaking my leg... getting around on crutches was really difficult with the 226 lbs I reckon I was! All the things I love (crisps -…
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When it is cold..
Do you burn more calories when the weather is cold... we live in a draughty Victorian house, and in this cold spell we are having, the room temperature does not get higher than 17 - 18 C... which is bearable, but the recommended is 21 C (about 70 F). Even putting on extra clothes, my hands and feet and face get really…
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Great South Run - October 2013??
This is one of the easiest 10m (16k) runs, and goes at a Sunday at the end of October - huge supportive crowds, train station nearby. Bands to cheer you on your way... my d-i-l did it a couple of years ago, and the atmosphere was fantastic! I NEVER thought I would say this, but is anyone up for signing up to do this in…
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Unique 'Olympiad' boat in Portsmouth
There is this amazing boat that has been built out of pieces of wood (all with a story attached to them) donated by members of the public. So I was helping park cars at the launch last Monday in Thornham marina, near Emsworth, and got to see it... it is just beautiful - hockey sticks, a guitar, rolling pins, wooden spoons,…
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How will you celebrate reaching a milestone?
I'm not far off breaking the 14stone barrier (196 lbs), and then will be back to the weight I was 10 years ago! So I am NOT going to celebrate with food, but will book tickets for our local Chichester Festival Theatre.
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Have you struggled with weight all your life?
When I was tiny, I used to be called 'the little fairy' because I was so choosey about food! But by the time I was 11 I was plump, and 'well-endowed' and hated sports and games at school. Looking back at photos of me in my college days, I look good, though I always felt decidedly overweight, and so it went on! My first job…
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Will Pompey be relegated this weekend?
The statistics are probably going to say 'yes'.... but I do think having 10 points knocked off punishes the players and the fans,not the management... it is just so unfair. If the 10 points went back on, there'd be no problem about staying in the Championship! Anyway, there's always next season - if we have a club left!!…
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Marmite - I love it!
Are you a lover or a hater of the brown stuff! I get withdrawal symptoms if I don't get my daily fix! I even take a little pot on holiday with me. And it's low in calories! Let's spread it around!
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What is your goal date - and intermediate goals?
Looking at a steady pound a week, I don't really see myself getting to the healthy range until June next year! Meanwhile our second son turns 40 in the middle of May, and I want to look good for the party. And our newest grandchild, Scarlet, is going to be christened down here in July maybe, so that will be another family…
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Pompey supporter? Stop the club going under!
Is there anything the fans can do to keep the club from going under? I can't afford to go to the games, but I might put a tenner in to buy a share.
