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Sleep Bras for Larger Busts
I'm a 36GG in a bra, so needless to say I always require more than a little bit of support in that area. I am looking for something for night-time that i can sleep in but will provide me with a little bit of support as well. As i find now that when i don't wear a bra it is very uncomfortable. Anyone who can offer advice I…
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Workout Help
Until recently I have been doing 30 mins just cardio (stationary bike) 4-5 days a week. It has been recommended to me recently that i should incorporate some strength/resistance training into my regime so i have started to do this this week. I am wondering if anyone can tell me if what I am doing is enough... I have a 3kg…
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Progress Pics 50lbs+ Down.... WITH PCOS!
At the beginning if this year I was the heaviest I have ever been. It was established that in addition to my awful and mindless eating habits over the years, i also had PCOS (as most fellow sufferers out there know it causes weight gain). I felt tired ALL the time, sluggish, had the most horrendous heartburn and headaches…
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Strength Training FRUSTRATION!!!!!!
So frustrated!!! I've been doing cardio throughout my weight loss journey (30-40 mins stationary bike 4-5 times per week) and while this is fine for me and i'm motivated to do it (most of the time) i've been told by a few people lately that i should also be doing strength training as i'll only be losing muscle on my bike…
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Before mindful eating SHOCKER!!!!!
This morning, just for the sake of curiosity i entered into my diary what i would have eaten and drank on a typical day before i knew how to eat properly.... 3343 calories 519 carbs (all refined) 30g saturated fat 336g SUGAR!!! The scary thing is, i really didn't think i was doing anything wrong!!! I had no sense of what i…
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PCOS Ladies!
What make-up do you swear by? Jx
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B.M.I Dilemma
Ok heres my issue: I'm now getting pretty near to being as thin as i wanna get really (i'm naturally curvy and have no desire whatsoever to be "skinny"), but my BMI isn't quite in "healthy" yet!!! I want to start concentrating on toning up but if i do this i won't lose the last bit of weight i need to lose to get my BMI…
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Ladies: Whats my bra size now???????????????
I am extremely perplexed!!!!! Before i started my weight loss journey I was over 15 stone and I was wearing a 36H in a bra. This was perfectly comfortable- at the time. Now i've lost 50+ lbs I have no clue what size bra to buy!!!!!! I put my new measurements into an online calculator and it told me i should be wearing a…
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Anyone from County Durham?
Hi, I have lots of very supportive friends on here from all over, but i'm just wondering if there's any of you out there from County Durham/Sunderland area?
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Clothing Comparisons for Perspective
This is a good way to get some perspective on the weight loss we perhaps don't notice in ourselves!
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Eating before exercise
I hear opposing sides of this debate all the time and i just don't know what to do for the best!!!!!! Firstly some say exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach as this prevents cramping and uses body fat for energy instead of just glycogen stores. I do this- mostly because i very rarely feel like eating in…
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Fitbit Newbie
Hi everyone! I've just got a fitbit today and I am looking for some help on how to use it? I put it on and within 2 hours its told me i've burned 1350 calories??????? am i doing something wrong?
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Fruit
Opinions please! I LOVE to eat fruit (regular and dried) but i see so many people saying the sugar is bad. I personally think fruit sugar is different and therefore it shouldn't be so bad, but what do you think?
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What Weight Loss Has Done For Me!
Since I have lost over 50lbs (lost a little before joining MFP), I have noticed some differences. Some little things, some MASSIVE ones. I'd like to share some of them with you. I hardly ever get heartburn now (i used to have it every day) My chronic and persistent headaches have gone I hold a size 18 (which used to be a…
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9/11
I live in the UK, but I just wanted to acknowledge all of the victims of 9/11 and their families, and all of the heroes who risked- and gave their lives to save others on that awful, awful day. Here in the UK, and i'm sure all over the world we are all thinking of you today. Joanne. x x x
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Fitbit
I've seen loads of people mention this little piece of kit. What i'd like to know is: What is it? What does it do? How much does it cost? Is it any good? Thanks!
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Low Calories
Ok, so here's my issue... Most days, my calories per day are WAY too low, and i know this, but what i want to know is- is it such a bad thing? This is why i ask.... When i'm hungry, i eat and I eat what i want to eat. I don't deprive myself of things-ever! I'm not one of these silly girls who thinks if i starve myself i…
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PCOS Ladies and Carbs
Hi everyone, I'm just wondering- for all the PCOS sufferers out there what carb limit works for you? Thanks! Jx
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Around 50lbs and Counting! (with pics- hopefully!!)
Me at my heaviest (slightly over 210lbs) Me a couple of weeks ago. Anyone see much difference? (if my photo posting has worked lol)
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Metformin
Hi all, 3 weeks ago i was prescribed Metformin for PCOS. My GP advised me to take 500mg twice a day (in the morning and at night) but he suggested that for the first week I only take 500mg once a day and then move on to the 2 doses daily on the second week. The first week (taking one 500mg per day) i felt absolutely fine.…
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PCOS, Weight Loss and T.O.M
Ok PCOS ladies, help me out with something... I was diagnosed in Jan, and i weighed way over 15 stone. My periods were practically non-existant (i'd literally have two or three a YEAR). My consultant told me that if i lost some weight, they would most likely become more frequent... ...so i've lost 41lbs now so far (yay…
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Progress?
Not sure if this will work... http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/
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My Journey So Far....
Here's me at 15 STONE in July last year.... http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/757/88/17757088_3030.jpg ...and here's me now at 12 STONE 10LBS http://photos.myfitnesspalllc.netdna-cdn.com/images/photos/757/88/17757088_445.jpg Can anyone notice any difference?
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Fat Face Question
Those who have lost quite a bit of weight, how long/how much weight loss before you noticed it come off your face/chin? I've lost almost 30lbs and while i'm losing inches everywhere else, my face still seems as chubby as it was to begin with and somedays it seems more so!!!! Anyone else had this?
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Exercise Issue
I feel like i should exercise (to burn fat) but i don't want to give myself any more calories to have to eat in the day as i already find it difficult enough to eat even close to my goal! What should I do?!
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Struggling to Meet Calories
I need some help. MFP settings have put me on 1200 cals per day which I know is the absolute minimum I should be having, but I am having sooooo much trouble meeting this quota without having too much in the way of carbs or sugar. I have PCOS and therefore I have to watch carb/sugar, so i try to have no more than 100g carbs…
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Attitudes Towards Food- My Success Story
Before my journey began, my diet consisted of mostly foods high in refined carbohydrates and sugar. I ate copious amounts of only these types of foods every day in life. I should add that I didn't drink much, but anything i ever did drink was very high in sugar. I have realised that I do not NEED to have high carb/sugary…
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Reasons to Feel Proud (Venting)
I weigh myself every Monday morning, before breakfast and after going to the bathroom. I have been losing weight consistently every week. However, for the past two weeks, despite all my efforts I have not lost anything. I'm writing this post as a bit of a therapeutic treatment for how i'm feeling today (exceptionally…
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Anyone from UK?
Hi, My name's Joanne, i'm 30 and I live in County Durham, although I am originally from Glasgow. I weigh 184lbs at the moment and i'm 5.5. 1200 cal per day limit set by MFP. I am looking for MFP friends for support and to whom I can also provide support. Go ahead and add me if you wish! :-) Jx
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Cinnamon Advice Needed
After reading online that cinnamon can be beneficial for blood sugar etc, i have bought some ground cinnamon, some sticks and some capsules. What i would like to know is, how much to take per day. What is the best form to take? Should i have ground cinnamon with/after everything i eat? or just once a day? before or after…
