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5:2 - Starting Again
Hi Everyone, I'm starting the 5:2 again after an 8 month absence. I lost 10lbs last time and, after having over-indulged over the Christmas period I've put some of it back on (current weight 170.2). Ideally I'd like to lose 20lbs and keep it off but struggle with motivation. Anyone else feeling the same? I'd love to have…
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MFP Acronyms!!
I want to start a thread for anyone to give us the meaning behind a lot of the acronyms that are posted on the message board. I'm hoping this will help loads of people (including me) who post replies asking 'what does MFP mean or NSV or LCD?' I'll start..... MFP - My Fitness Pal LCD - Low Calorie Diet Not sure NSV means…
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5:2 UK
Hi Everyone, I'm looking for new MFP friends to start the 5:2 journey with me. It's my 40th birthday in June so I want to be fit and fabulous by then and I've got about 2 stone (28lbs) to lose. It's my second fast day today and I'm trying not to climb the walls!!! I've been on MFP before but I lapsed into bad eating habits…
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GL Diet/Fasting
Hi All, I've just started eating the Patrick Holford way (GL Diet Bible) and trying to also fast for 2 days (eating 500 cals). I'm not sure I can do two consecutive fasting days so I'm doing it tomorrow and Thursday. I have to admit, I'm finding the science behind it and how to work out the GL a little difficult to grasp…
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Sports Ear Phones
Hi Everyone, I am about to start a couch to 5k run fitness regime and I'd like to buy some earphones to plug into my iPhone to help the jogging/running/walking feel more enjoyable! I wondered if you have any advice on what earphones to buy. I want earphones that wont slip out of my ears and give a good clear sound whilst…
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Lunch Box Ideas
Hi All, Does anyone have any low fat/healthy ideas for my lunch box? I don't have any facilities to cook any food at work so I tend to cook wholemeal rice at home and put it in a tupperware box, add sweet corn, tomatoes or anything I have in the fridge at the time. This is getting a little boring and I'm worried I might…
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Starting Again For The Last Time!
Hi All, This is my final attempt at trying to shift the pounds and so far so good. I'm not cutting out any meals (I used to have 1-2 meals a day.... if you call shoving a microwave packet into the microwave) and I've even started exercising - Zumba seems to be my saving grace at the moment, It's the first exercise I've…
