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Struggling without a goal..... just a moan really!
Hey all, Long story short - I've lost the weight I needed to, changed my goals to fitness orientated ones, reached those and now I'm stuck. My last goal was a half marathon, which I completed in August. I reached that goal, despite realising I HATE RUNNING. LOL. So, naturally, one would assume the next goal would be a…
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HELP! Party dress selection!
Well it's that time of year again..... starting to plan Christmas parties and end of year festivities. I also like to treat myself to a new dress every year, but gave up last year as I couldn't find anything to suit me. Not because I was big last year, but mainly because I have no boobs anymore!!! Can anyone give me a…
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Here is another 'what do I log it as'
Hey all, So this afternoon has been spent mainly jackhammering concrete and then shifting the broken bits from the back yard to the frotn yard..... any idea what I can log it as? Thanks
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What do I log this as?
For the next hour, I shall be digging and shovelling stones/ gravel and dirt in the garden. We've had 2 big sheds removed and I need to dig deep enough to put topsoil down for turf. Any ideas what I can log this as in my diary? Cheers!
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Protein snacks?
I'm always low on protein in my diet. I'm not sure how to get more in! I don't want it to be really calorific, as I said, it's for snacks not meals. So far, the only thing I'm coming up with is a yoghurt and a corn cereal that has added protein. So I'm after suggestions. However, I am coeliac so can't eat gluten/ wheat.…
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What would YOU change about MY diary?
Hey all, Just wondering if people could have a flick through my diary and let me know your thoughts? I'm not trying to lose any weight now, just maintaining. Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can highlight things you hadn't thought of that's all. Cheers, Jo
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A show of hands please - Mum's with 6 pack abs?
Seriously, I need to know if this is possible (without surgery!!) Before anyone starts, I know the body fat % and diet info.... I just wanna speak to someone who has done it. And I've carried 3 kids to 40+ weeks - I don't wanna hear from the person who had one child at 30 weeks and was therefore not stretched like a…
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So can someone remind me what we log Body Pump as?
It's been so long since I've done it that I forget what I used to log it as..... So far I put it under 30 min circuit and 30 min strength training. Would be good if someone with an HRM can give a comparison to MFP data...... many thanks
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I have a new goal..... but how to go about it?
This Sunday will mark the end of my running 'season'. I've done my half marathon (previous goal) and this weekend is the City-Bay 12k that I do every year. I'm 'maintaining' at 113lbs (5'5") but the running has made me really lean and now I look too skinny. I want to go into the summer (we are in Australia, so just spring…
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What next?
I'm looking for my next goal having just completed my first half marathon last weekend. Marathon I hear you say? Well, tbh, no, no yet. Firstly, it's coming round to summer here in Australia. Too friggin' hot, lol. But also, with 3 young kids, the time needed to commit to marathon training is not something I have right…
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Amazing low calorie version of Leek and Potato soup
Just made this as leeks were cheap this week, haha. 3 Cups chopped leek 2 Cups Cauliflower 2 Cups Broccoli 3 cloves garlic Add all above to fry pan with 2 tsp olive oil. Fry 'til softened and add 3 cups water (stock would be great but I didn't have any), salt and pepper (to taste), 1 tsp wholegrain mustard and a dash (or…
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Bored with fruit. Ideas please!
OK, so it's winter here in Oz and all the fruits are DULL. I am a summer fruit person. All I've eaten for weeks are apples, with the odd orange and maybe a pear thrown in. I can't afford to spend money on unseasonal fruits (and they taste yuk anyway when they are never bloody ripe) and I don't like bananas. What can I do…
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Nearing the big race..... and hating training. How to get th
Hi all, I've got my half marathon on 28th Aug. I've been following Hal Higdon's half marathon training guide. Today I ran 9 miles (14.5 kms) and have no idea how I'm going to get myself through 13 miles. It's not a physical issue - my body is fit and I can run. It's all in my head. The whole way is a battle. I'm struggling…
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So how many do you reckon?
How many calories in a potato skin? e.g. the skin left over after my kids have scraped the potato from the inside of their baked potatoes? Thanks
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Resolving amenorrhea?
Hey all, So I've not had a period for 8 months now and I'm pretty sure it's because of the amount of exercise I do vs body fat % and weight. I'm 114lbs, 165cm tall and exercise (run/ swim/ 30DS etc) 6 days a week. I need to put on a bit of weight but I'm struggling with the concept of that and I would like to have some…
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Runner's Knee?
Ever since I started exercising a few years back I have experienced knee pain. Not during exercise, but at random times, often during a long car journey or at the cinema - i.e. when sitting still for a long time. Lately, I have increased my running (half marathon training) and for the first time the other day I experienced…
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How do I change my body?
Hey all, I'm pretty thin, but fairly toned and have decent muscles (for a girl!). See my profile for a couple of pics. I want to put on more muscle..... not sure of specifically where but just so that I don't look quite so skinny. I don't know if I should use the term 'lean body mass' etc instead.... I don't want to look…
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Honest opinions please (but don't be too mean!)
Ok, well first off, this is the first time I've tried to post pics, so I hope it works. Anyway, I've been on the weight loss journey for over 3 years now (since I had my 3rd child) and have lost 25kg since then. I've only joined MFP within the last 6 mths and have been using it so that I know how many calories I should be…
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Help!
Just trying to enter a recipe for homemade lentil soup. Tin of lentils says 420g. Once drained and rinsed, there are 210g of lentils. Nutrition info on tin is only per 100g. Is that per 100g drained or not drained?? It's almost 100kcal per 100g, so does that equal 210kcal per tin, or 420kcal? Thanks
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Wow! My NSV
I did sit ups! Only taken me 3 years but I did it! 20 of them. No feet being held or lifting off the ground. Hah, beat that crappy ' I've had 3 kids belly'. I am awesome.
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What do I log this as?
Hey all, Ok, so my activity level is set to light (stay at home mum) and I'm just wondering if I can log my day shopping!!? I've spent 4.5 to 5 hours (excluding lunch break) walking round the shops and trying stuff on today - I'm knackered! Plus dragging 3 kids and an unwilling hubby with me ;-) Can I log this as anything?…
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Body Fat % - In Australia?
Hey all, Where the heck can I get my body fat % measured? I want ACCURACY, not a guess on scales that could be massively out. None of the gyms here (SA) do it and I've googled it and come up with somewhere in Sydney.... bit far to go, LOL. Anyone know? Thanks
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What happened to you when you ate your exercise calories?
Nothing? Gained weight? Lost weight? Improved performance? PLEASE I need some answers. I'm still struggling to eat them. I've managed to up my calories to my maintenance amount (not inc exercise) by my weight is up and down by 2-3 kgs all the time. I've not really been able to accurately figure out whats happening as I've…
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Need a 6 week plan!
Hey all, This is NOT a '6 weeks to lose ?? lbs' post! In 6 weeks, I'm going back to the UK for a visit. I haven't been there for 2 years and I'm a lot slimmer and fitter than when I was last there. HOWEVER - I'm prob too thin! I want to go back and have people say how fit and healthy I look, not how thin I look. Yes, I…
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LOW calorie red meat meals?
I want to vary my diet and don't currently eat much red meat at all. Can anyone suggest a low calorie dinner? I don't like steak, so don't bother with that! Thanks :-)
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Help! Injured ankle..... what can I do?
Hi all, I've hurt my ankle. Bad. My sister is a sports trainer, she looked at it and said she doesn't think it's muscular or anything that needs anything other than rest. Rest. Hmmm. That doesn't sit well with me. I'm used to working out a lot. My usual exercise consists of DVDs (like 30 day shred/ cardio circuts/ high…
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Injured or aching?
Hi all, My knee is aching today - how do yo know if its an injury or just a twinge? I work out (high impact) almost every day. I also run. I'm used to working out a lot. My knee feels painful enough to put a warm wheat bag on it, but not a sharp pain. How do you know if exercise will help or hinder? Thanks, Jo xx
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What are people doing?
How are people burning so many calories?? I've seen people posting on here about burning close to, and often more than 1000 calories - not just once, but repeatedly. I am fit, I exercise a LOT and never get close to these figures. If I run (say 12kms), MFP calculates that I burn around 500 calories. Are people running half…
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Calories for Body Combat?
Hey all, Just wondering what people enter the Les Mills class Body Combat as? Here is a quick clip for those not sure what it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVw5s8G0Jww Its a lot of punching and kicking (no contact) really, lol. Good fun, just unsure what to enter it as. Cheers, Jo xx
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Having a bad day!
Hey all, My day started bad and has not got better yet! Bad night's sleep courtesey of 2 youngest and eating not so great! I'm about 200 calories over where I usually am at this time of day, making me worry about the evening - my munchies time! My brain is in a fog today, either need food or sleep and food will make me…
