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Starting on Monday - Any Advice?
Morning all, Just joined the group as im starting Insanity for the 1st time on Monday. Iv read alot of post etc. So anyone who's done/doing Insanity have any advice for a newbie? Thanks Vicky
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2 NSV - Its been a while
Morning all, Been a while since iv had any NSV but I have had two in the space of a week. First off - I got a new job, out of approx 100 applicants they chose me. I think losing the weight and feeling better about myself made me feal more confident in my other skills etc. Second - I went in yesterday to fill in paper for…
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Is this light or moderate?
Hi all, Just trying to re calculate my calories. Im 28yo, 5ft,5in and weight 171 lbs. Iv been eating about 1600k a day and exercise 1-3 times a week. I have worn a heart rate monitor 7 times now and on average including my walk to and from class burn between 800-900k a time. My weight has been stuck within the same 3…
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Uk Health & Fitness Blogs
Hi all, Can anyone recommend any good UK based Fitness & Blogs please? Thanks Vicky
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Looking for a carrot cake recipe
Hi all, Does anyone have a carrot cake recipe they wouldn't mind sharing please? Been enjoying it from my local shop but iv no way of knowing the calories Thank you
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6 month Plateau - Tried somethings-Looking for help please?
Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening. I'm 27 years old and currently have a weight loss of 49lbs which I am over the moon about. When I started Mfp I was eating between 1300-1400 calories a day and it helped me lose the last 18lbs. I have approx 18-20lbs more id like to lose but my weight loss has hovered around the same…
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Hiit - How often for a newb?
Hi all, I started following a Hiit programme last week. 15seconds high, 1 minutes slower/Rest. Did that 3 days last week each session lasting 16mins (includes 2 min warm up). To say I was knackered by the end of the week is an understatment. I wanted to go to bed around 8pm every night and I slept for 13 hours Friday night…
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Song Recommendations - Whats your Fav?
Hi all, Setting up a new playlist for the gym as a bit board with my current one. My old one is mainly 80's. Bon Jovi, meatloaf, Rock of Ages soundtrack etc. Ones on my new list are Taio Cruz - Dynamite Mya - Do you only wanna Dance Eye of the Tiger - (My lifting song grrrrrrrrrrrrr) Call me Maybe - Ollie Murs Trouble…
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NSV - Just a small one
Noticed this morning while getting dress I no longer have back boobs :) p.s In case anyone doesn't know what they are its that roll of chub on my back that my sister always referred to as back boobs
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Looking for a post
Hi everyone, I read a post somewhere on the website that I believe was by a gentleman who is well known on here. Couple of problems 1. I cannot remember the username 2. I cannot remember which section it was in. I was a very in depth post regarding tdee, body fat etc, explaining these with links to work them out etc I know…
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Choosing a personal trainer?
Hi all, Iv done well by myself but I am thinking of working with a personal trainer in the new year. My gym has personal trainers and I have found a few myself. The individual trainers offer a free session and consultation. Can I take each one up on their free session and evaluate after which one I think would be best for…
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Meatless for 2 weeks
Hi all, I eat a generally well rounded diet, i am however thinking of going meatless for 2 weeks. Lots of different reasons why but was wondering if anyone can give any hints, tips or recipes they enjoy. Can include anything except actual meat. Thanks Vicky
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Eating Clean - Book recommendations?
As above really, I am doing very well losing weight but would like to eat better. Can anyone recommend any good books/website that clearly explain this for me. I know there will be alot of posts about this but I want to start right from the beginning and have all the information in front of me. Thinking about the eating…
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Finding calories from unlabelled food?
Hi, Hoping someone can help, got 2 nice piece's of frying steak for tea tonight but it's just dawned on me, its not labelled so i'm not sure of the calorie content. Iv checked the database and its not listed. Can anyone give me an idea of the calories for bog standard frying steak please? Thank you
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Breakfast Quinoa idea's
Iv decided to give quinoa a go and iv found a few recipes. I was however wondered if anyone would like to share any recipes they like? Also is it possible to make a large batch and re heat during the week? Thanks
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Anyone had TMJ/TMD surgery?
Hi all, I have been suffering jaw problems since Feb, it has got a lot worse in the last month. I was able to see an oral surgeon this week after another flare up. He is pretty sure I have derangement of the joint and once I have an MRI he will know what to do treatment wise. He did say it would probably be surgery. I'm…
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Pumpkin Recipe's
Afternoon all, My local market has pumpkin's in and I have never tried eating them. I'm going to grab one to try but can anyone recommend any recipe's for me to try? Thanks Vicky
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Upping my calories/Advice?
Morning all, I know this has been asked many,many, many times but I would be very grateful for just a little advice :) Iv done some reading and I have decided to up my calories. I have worked out my figures and was hoping someone could confirm either way if my maths is correct? Many Thanks Iv work out my BMR & TDEE as…
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Phone call at work = upset me
Hi all, I work as a receptionist and someone put their name down a while ago for something we are running. The sessions tomorrow so as usual I started ringing round last week to confirm who is and is not coming so we know number as we are providing a creche for the children. We can only have 16 children as we have staff…
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Big personal NSV for me!
My partner weighed himself last night and brought to my attention that I now weigh less than him!!! This is major for me. We have been together over 6 years and getting married in September and its the first time iv ever weighed less than him. He also pointed something else out. I used to have terrible balance i.e I could…
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Good link for explaination og 5x5 lift
Hi all, I do some basic weights at the moment but want to do more. Iv booked a session with someone at my gym but after looking further I dont think its needed. Iv tried goggle but i cannot seem to find a good link that fully explains the 5x5 program. Can someone help me out please? Can someone from the uk recommend a good…
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Tiny NSV
Just a tiny little NSV for this weekend. I was able to wrap myself in a bath towel rather that a bath sheet lol. Bought a towel for the gym not realising it wasnt a bath sheet so I have not been using it. At gym this weekend id picked up the wrong towel as I finished my shower. I was about to start panicking when it dawned…
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Tofu recipe's?
Hi all, Since im changing my eating habits iv decided to try new foods. Im thinking of trying tofu and was wondering if anyone has any recipes they can recommend please? Thanks
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Mad at myself = More Exercise
Ok so I did a Power pump class this morning and I was knackered. Went to do some shopping and got some really nice fresh fish for tonight. Got home unpacked and guess what! I only left the fish in the trolly! - Insert 5 minutes of swearing,stomping,slamming cupboards and crying- (I cry when I get really mad) So to avoid…
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Walking
Can we include walking in this? or just time we actually set aside for exercising. I spend approx 40 mins a day walking to and from work. Thanks
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Power Pump Classes
Iv booked myself into the Power Pump class at my local gym on Saturday morning. Here the description "A group exercise class using bar bells and hand weights. It's intense!" Is anyone able to help me/let me know how I would log this in my fitness diary please? Sorry if this has already been asked Im new to the site and…
