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Who wants to join me doing Jillian Michael's Body revolution
I have chosen to do Jillian Michael's body revolution as my next exercise regime starting on Monday 13th July It comprises of two 'metabolic' workouts which is basically circuit training with cardio intervals and a cardio session workout and you do each workout twice in a week Monday, Thursday - Workout 1 Tuesday, Friday -…
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Soup recipes
I have just bought a soup maker and wonder if any of you can share any healthy low calorie recipes for a soup maker
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Returning, and need some new friends
Hi, I had successfully lost 7 stone using MFP, but after a very serious illness, major surgery and long period of recovery, I have regained 3 stone ( due in part to inactivity and then the comfort eating) Then returned to work to find I was going to be made redundant (cue more comfort eating) Many of my original friends…
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Thinking of swapping my ki fit body media for a fitbit
I have had my ki fit body media (this is the British version of the arm band they wear in the biggest loser) and I love it as a motivational tool, but you have to pay a subscription monthly, but I have lost the display unit, so it will cost £60 to replace this plus the monthly charge, so it may be worthwhile updating to…
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Thoughts on slimming world
After nearly two years, and doing so well, I have kind of reached a standstill and keep gaining and losing the same 5lb. I feel I need a new tack and considering joining slimming world, has anyone tried this programme and what are your thoughts
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Non scale victory
As i sat in my surgery trying to gently encourage a 35 year old morbidly obese individual (BMI - 60) who is diabetic, and suffering from chronic back and knee pain to try gentle walking, stretches and a weight loss diet. I was told that us young skinny people had no idea what it was like. Since a year ago I had a BMI of 50…
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Leptiburn
Has anyone heard of this new supplement leptiburn, and is it any good ?
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Peeling nails - advice
Sorry this is a really silly thing to ask about, but since being on this journey my nails have started to peel. I am eating well and taking a multivit, also using nail envy but it is getting worse, any advice
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NSV- uniform swap
My work colleague who has gained a lot of weight in the past 2 years, since we both moved over to the clinic, asked if we could swap our uniforms as they don't fit either of us. In fact she has been wearing a colleague who left uniforms Now whilst I am happy to say that whilst her UK size 14's fit me and are comfortably…
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Help needed calculating calories burnt during weight lifting
I have realised that the calories burnt calculator on MFP (and diet power) tend to estimate on the hight side, so I have tried to use HRM, to get a more accurate estimate. However with weight based routines I don't think it is very accurate, currently doing the Chalean extreme programme, and get very hot and sweaty, but…
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Does anyone else have a problem with watches
Does anyone else have problems with watches. I can never wear a watch (even my nurse fob watch) because they start gaining very quickly. I also effect the internal clock on any computer I come into contact with, and the clock in my car. Now note after 3 days of using my HRM for about 45-60 minutes a day. It has gained a…
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What are other people doing about their clothes
Hi, thought I might ask others for their advice on clothes, as it is seriously now becoming an issue, and I don't want to spent a fortune as I am hoping that I am still in transition. Like many people whose weight has yo-yo-ed over the years, I did have a number of items I had kept in smaller sizes, but now even they hang…
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Jillian Michaels Body revolution
Has anyone tried this, is it good
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Trying out turbofire - any advice
Is anyone else trying out turbofire, I am used to doing Jillian Michaels, so found it quite complicated and missed the resistance exercise though I gather you do on other days. any advice
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Preventing loose skin on losing weight
Anyone have any advice on how to prevent those flaps of loose skin, I have 112lb to lose altogether, lost 21 lbs already, I am only losing at a rate of 1-2lb a week, and exercising - including strength training
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Did anyone watch Horizon
Hi Folks Did any of you brits out there watch the Horizon programme on exercise, it featured a training method called HIIT, and demonstrated how it improved insulin resistance, it was a very balanced programme, and corresponds with what Jayson Hunter of the cheat to lose diet has been saying, I think I am going to try it…
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Total gym
Hi I have bought the total gym (very cheap off e-bay) and have been using it alongside my Jilliam Michael's 30 day shred DVD its hard work, and the dogs are finding very amusing to watch. Not lost a lot of weight but really toning up, anyone else trying it:bigsmile:
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Has anyone tried the 10 minute trainer by Tony Horton
Hi I am tempted to try this especially as Jillian Michaels body revolution is not available yet in the UK, has anyone tried it, is it any good :smile:
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Fat, middle aged and needing support
Hi everyone I am new to this site, having been recommended it by a friend on facebook, I have a very long journey in front of me. I need to lose about 94lbs (having lost 21lbs) but have reached a plateau. I am currently doing the Jilliam Michaels 30 day shred and calorie counting allowing myself about 1600 kcals a day. I…
