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Where To Start Training Wise???
Hi All, I am new to this group, but have been on MFP just over 2 years. I am keen to start strength training and basically want to know where to start...... Few bits of info on me I am 34, 2 children (12 & 14), 5ft 3 inches, currently weigh a horrific 161lbs, I stopped smoking last August and have gained 28lbs since then…
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NEWBIE!!
Hi everyone, I am new to this group and started C25K yesterday. A bit of history about me: I am 34 with 2 children (14 & 12), I was diagnosed with Crohns about 8 years ago, but have been in remission for alomost 5 years now. I have been on MFP for about 2 years just over, I originally lost 21lbs between March 2012 and June…
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30 Day Shred Advice?
Well I bit the bullet and started 30 Day Shred this morning! nearly 5 hours later and my legs are still rather wobbly and my arms feel really tight! Not hurting or aching as such just feel tight! I am looking at doing the 30 Day Shred every morning Monday through to Friday and have the weekends off (I am quite busy over…
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BODYWEIGHT Strength Workouts!!
For the past 3 weeks I've been strength training using my body weight and pathetic 5lb dumbbells and a 28lb barbell! At the mo I don't have the money to go to the gym or buy any new weights!! I've been doing a 5x5 program but can't really see a change in my body since I've started :( can anybody advise?! Cheers Jen x
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Turkey Kebabs & Tzatziki Dip NOM NOM NOM
Just had to share these 2 recipes! TOTALLY delish Turkey kebabs serves about 4 each serving 368 cals, 19.9 fat, 5.6 sat fat, 6.3 carbs, 36.6 protein! 800g lean turkey mince (extra lean it will bring the cals down) 2.5 tbs breadcrumbs 3/4 tsp paprika 3/4 tsp chilli powder 3/4 tsp ginger 3/4 tsp mixed herbs 1 small onion…
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Somebody Wanna Have a Look At My Diary?!
Hey am kinda feeling stuck at the mo, can anybody have a look at my diary and advise if I need to eat more, less etc.... Past couple of days have been manic so not great lol x
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Mummy Tummy Jelly Progress (WARNING PICS)
Well I NEVER thought I would post a pic of my Mummy Tummy! I still have a LONG, LONG, LONG way to go!! But Seeing the difference I am impressed :) I have 2 daughters aged 12 & 10 and gained all my weight in my tummy and my tummy is like a plate of jelly. Well my eldest daughter actually told me yesterday that my Jelly…
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Want To Tone Up and Have Definition But not look muscly?!?!
I basically want to tone up my overall body and a bit of definition (some areas are going to need more work than others lol) I currently do 30DS at least 6 times a week plus I do Zumba about twice a week. Also I've been using my weights most evenings to do arm exercises! What I need is advice on what exercises, with the…
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Advice Needed!! Cardio & Strength
Need advice people!! I've been doing 45-60 mins of strength training 3 times a week for about a month now (with cardio once or twice a week) and not really seeing the results I expected to! I've only lost half an inch from my waist and nothing from everywhere else, I have lost about 3lbs, but to be honest nobody sees that…
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What JM DVD to Do After Finishing RI30
Hi all, I have 1 week left of RI30 to do and was wondering what you would recommend to do after? I have already done 30DS. But I have NMTZ, BFBM, 6W6P and KB&T. Was thinking about doing 6W6P & KB&T on alternating days?! Any body else got any other ideas? Jen x
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STUCK In A Rut!! Help Needed
Hi Guys, Well since I upped my calories I have lost 3.1lbs in about 7/8 weeks, I also initially lost nearly 15 inches. But body shape wise nothing is changing anymore?! My workout routine is as follows Monday AM: 45 mins - 1 hour Strength training (following a 5x5 routine) Tuesday AM: 35 minutes ripped in 30 (if time also…
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30DS 24 days in Progress With Pics
Ok I am 24 days into 30DS and am really impressed with my side and back progress, so thought I would upload my pics (never shown anybody my before pics before EKKK) apologies for the horrendous undies!!! first goal gift to myself is to buy new 1's lol I have only lost 2.3lbs but have lost about 15 inches in total :) FRONT:…
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CELLULITE!!!
Ok I've always had a tiny little bit of cellulite but after only now being able exercise again after 2 years or so of hardly any, it is horrendous!!! What can people recommend to help eliminate it?! I'm going to be in a bikini/swimming costume in just over 16 weeks so wanna look the best I can!! X
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Eating more is working for me :)
Well I'm nearly 4 weeks into upping my cals and after spending over 3 months at 150lbs I've lost 2.3lbs in the last 2 weeks :) also lost 10.5 inches in total from my waist, bust, arms, hips, bum & thighs :) x
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ADVICE NEEDED!! Lifting & Cycling
Ok all I need advice on 2 things 1. Lifting - I started doing the Jamie Eason LiveFit on Monday, only problem is I am having to do it from home so only have my dumbbells. Some of the lifts require other equipment is there an alternative way I can do these moves? or is there another at home programme somebody can recommend?…
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Some Good Things since starting to up cals
Over the past few weeks I have started to up my calories, it's gradual but I've really noticed that even though I've lost no weight as of yet. I have however lost inches (from working out) other things I've noticed are my grumpiness and snappiness has reduced dramatically and I am sleeping sooooo well. I've always been a…
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What to do in the evening?! No more trouble zones or Banish
Well basically what the subject is lol I'm currently half way thru 30 day shred and want to do something else of Jillians 4 or 5 times a week, I have NMTZ and BFBM but not sure which one to do?! I'm starting 6 weeks 6 pack on April 16th! Opinions please! X
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Not had a weight loss in well over a month now :(
I am stuck at 150lbs at the moment and am starting to get really down about it! For about the past 2 weeks I have started on the eating at LEAST my BMR and consuming my exercise calories, not the measly 1,200 call MFP gave me. I have lost overall 7.5 inches from my body from doing the 30DS every morning am also doing…
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Help with food ideas to make up today's calories?!??
Well I've eaten 811 cals today already and got dinner to have but I've burnt 309 cals thru exercise do my net is only 502!! My dinner is gonna be about 540 cals so need another 350 ish to get to my BMR?!
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NSV Day 10 30 Day Shred
Well I started 30DS 10 days ago and even though I have not seen any lbs lost I have lost inches :) See below On Top Bust: Day 1: 39 day 10: 37.75 Lost: 1.15 Under Bust: Day 1: 33 Day 10: 32 Lost: 1 Waist Day 1: 32.25 Day 10: 31 Lost: 1.25 Hips Day 1: 39 Day 10:37.75 Lost: 1.25 Bum Day 1: 42 Day 10: 41 Lost: 1 Left Thigh…
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Help with calories please?
Just had a wild pacific pink salmon fillet in a creamy white wine and asparagus sauce with a side of potatoes mixed peppers and courgettes! But there is NO nutritional info! The salmon and sauce weighs 190g and the potatoes, peppers & courgettes weigh 175g!! Hellllppp!!! Thanks in advance! X
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How many calories burnt doing Zumba?!
Can anybody tell me how many calories are burnt from doing a Zumba class and Zumba on the WII?! X
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Weight Watchers OR good old fashioned calorie counting?
I am currently following the Weight Watcher Pro Points system, have done WW before and had good results (lost 21lbs) but never get below 136! Is it worth continuing with WW (and paying £10.95 a month) or instead just continue to use the calorie/nutritional system on here?! Any relevant advice is very welcome :) Jen x p.s I…
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Back Fat Reduction?!
I know we can't spot reduce but what exercises can I do to reduce my back fat?!
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Before Pics :'(
I took my before pics this morning and looking at them actually made me want to cry :'( I look horrendous!!! I'm a UK size 12 but as I am only 5ft 3 it is just horrible. I started the 30 Day Shred this morning, I REALLY hope this works! Am also doing workouts on the WII along with Zumba and resistance! Any motivation…
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Newbie Wanting Motivation
Hi All, My Name's Jen, I'm 32 and a Mum of 2 daughters aged 12 and 10. Been doing Weight Watchers for the past 3 weeks and been working out 3 - 4 times a week, started the 30 day shred today! Just after some new friends on here to help motivate me and me them :) Jen x
