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How have I only just realised how great low-carb is?!
I have been dieting and detoxing and praying and starving and binge eating for about 8 years now.. And I have just come to the realisation that low-carb is absolutely heaven-sent. I don't know why I have over-looked this so much in the past! I can eat MAYONNAISE! What diet lets you eat mayonnaise? It started off as Paleo…
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Dax Moy 30 Day Elimination Diet
I have just finished ED with Dax Moy, and wanted to shout from the rooftops how amazing I feel. For those of you who don't know what it is, it's a 30 day detox of non-processed and all-natural food and drink. At first you think you can't find anything to eat but it's all about taking the initiative, like you would with…
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Full time parents - how do you exercise?!?!
I have my daughter 5 days a week and I struggle to find time on those days to exercise. My little one is full on, she wakes up before me and usually falls asleep after me. If I exercise during the day, I have to take a shower which usually involves her trying to get in with me and gets soaked. It's not a fun experience.…
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Need a butt-kicking please!
Ok, so I have 2.9kgs (about 6.4lbs) left to lose, it's coming off so slowly but it IS coming off. I really need some butt-kicking friends to help me please! I know how I operate, I get to a certain weight and then think I look ok and stop. I don't want to look ok, I want to reach my goal weight of 62kg. If you'd like to…
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Crash and burn!
Hi lovely MFP'ers I woke up this morning feeling fantastic about my weight! I am 5kgs away from my goal weight, I have out 2ks on since Summer, I am wearing size 12 instead of size 10.. Yet I feel amazing. I have started buying size 12 clothes and they are a little loose on me. I'm wondering if I am happy that my clothes…
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Cheat days
Hi lovely MFP'ers Do any of you have Cheat Days during the week? And if so, do you still lose weight? And how many calories do you usually consume on your Cheat Days? Thanks xx
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Ladies... time of the month and exercise question pls!
Has anyone noticed that their period is coming very frequent now that you have started dieting and exercising? I have mine nearly every 2 weeks now - it's seriously frustrating! I know of two other women who had this whilst being on MFP and both have sinced calmed down. I will make an appt with my doc just incase but was…
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WEEK 1 START
Hey guys Please post your names on here if you are starting in week 1 and get to know each other! You'll be sweating together for the next 6 weeks! Tanya xx
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WEEK 3 START
Hey guys Please post your names on here if you are starting in week 3 so we can all get to know each other and keep track of one another's progress! Tanya xx
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Help with weekly exercise program
Hey guys I'm looking for help re a weekly exercise program please! I am 5'6'' and weigh 145lbs / 65.7kg, according to BMI, I am healthy but at the top range. I'm not calorie counting to lose weight, I've come to a point now where I'm actually quite pleased with my structure, it's just I need to tone up. Especially the…
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200 sit ups challenge
Hey guys I'm not sure if there is a 200 sit ups challenge about to start? If not, does anyone want to join me? I was thinking of starting it on 1 May. For those of you that don't know what it is, it's a 6 week training course focusing on core strength. My little girl's 1st birthday party is in 7 weeks and I'm doing abs…
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200 sit-ups challenge explained
Hey guys Okay so I've had a few messages about this challenge being a bit confusing so I'm hoping this will clear it up. Please note that this is just my interpretation of it so if you disagree or need more information, please just speak up. If you have installed the app from Itunes or Android market then it will tell you…
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NB! EXHAUSTION TESTS!
Hey guys I just wanted to make sure everyone knew about the exhaustion tests in between most of the weeks. I am not sure if the app will tell you itself as I have never used it before - in theory it should but just double check! If you are using the website, it does tell you on what weeks to do these tests but I'll put in…
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Best scales ?
Hi guys I am looking for a really accurate set of scales please. Looking to spend around £20-£30. My scales are all over the place and now that I'm down to the last leg of my weight loss, I need to be 100% sure it's accurate. Thanks a lot xx
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HI AND WELCOME... ;)
Hey guys Welcome and thank you for joining me on the 200 sit-ups challenge. If you haven't already, please take the initial test found on the website at the bottom of this post so you know which week you will be starting in. Please also familiarise yourself with the new and correct way of doing sit-ups, which have changed…
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WEEK 6 START
Hey guys Well you are the inspiration to all of us, so please feel free to comment on the other weeks and help out with support! Please also post your name here if you are starting on week 6 so you can get to know each other to help out through the last stretch of this challenge ;) Tanya xx
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WEEK 5 START
Hey guys Congrats on starting on week 5. We could really use your support for the other weeks so if you would like to help out, please do. Please also post your names on here if starting week 5 so you can get to know each other and track each others progress. Tanya xx
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WEEK 4 START
Hey guys Please post your names here if you are starting on week 4. You will be working together so please get to know each other for support :) Tanya xx
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WEEK 2 START
Hey guys Please post your names on here if you are starting in week 2 and get to know each other! You will all be working together for the next 5 weeks ;) Tanya xx
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Draw Something?
I'm addicted! Anyone on it?! Username: tanyakay1987
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HRM app?
Hi guys Does anyone know of a good heart rate monitor on the app store please? Ta xx
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Toning help
Hey guys I've been working my butt off with Jillian Michaels and have also had some Billy Blanks thrown in for good measure (all abs stuff!!) and have noticed that my stomach is getting muscle to it but UNDERNEATH my excess skin from pregnancy. Don't get me wrong, my tummy isn't really bad when I'm standing up but when…
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Can you save calories for the week?
Hi lovely guys & girls I have had a fantastic week and one day where I had nowhere near enough calories unfortunately because my little girl was sick and I was stressed to bits. Today, I have 200 calories left but on my weekly allowance I have 1000 calories left. Can I eat some of these today? I'm not sure whether you can…
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Detox
Hi lovely ladies & gents Can anyone recommend a really good detox plan please? We have just come out of winter and I have just stopped nursing my baby and after being pregnant I just feel like my body needs a good cleanse! I want to maintain my healthy diet though please so no quick and easy 3 day juice diets or anything…
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Help on next Billy Blanks tae bo
Hey everyone Exercise partner & I have been doing a very basic cardio workout from Billy Blanks for the past week. We would like to start something a little more challenging after our next weigh in but I'm not too sure where to start. We are no where near ready for the advanced programs but we are a little bit more fit…
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Billy Blanks Tae Bo Cardio - YouTube
Hi all Just finished Billy Blanks Tae Bo Cardio workout on YouTube and just wanted to share how AMAZING it is! It's 5 videos with the title as above - lasts 42 minutes and burns off 485 calories. I feel wonderful and just wanted to let you all know. I've been trying to find something I like as been struggling with Zumba…
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Hi all ;)
Hi everyone I've only been a member since Sunday but really excited and impressed so far! I am a mom of a 6 month old little girl and whilst I am still breast feeding her, I am starting to eat healthier and get my calorie counting back into my routine! I was 2kgs away from my goal weight of 58kgs but then I fell pregnant.…
