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Fallen off wagon... need a fresh start
I can't believe i have fallen off again... after 15 or so years of dieting I really thought I had it sorted... now i find the cheat days becoming more frequent, and I just can't get the motivation together. I've just joined a gym and am really excited about going. But it's the eating... help!!! This always happens to me. I…
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Favourite motivation quotes or pictures...?
Need something to refer to!
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What do I actually do at the gym???
Hi there, I'm sure this has been covered in a variety of ways but I'm hoping someone can pop on and give me some specific advice?? I've just joined a "pure" gym, which opens in two weeks. I have joined a gym about 6 times before and have always left after a few months for several reasons which I have finally pinned down...…
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New friends please :) (F, 28, tall, losing 28 lbs)
Hi all, I have some really lovely friends on here who are all great and very supportive but I'd like some new ones - specifically people with similar goals to me. I'm looking to lose 28lbs-ish, but really more interested in inch loss overall and may never get to my goal weight as if I increase muscle, 10 stone is pretty…
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Alcohol!!
Okay - so I know what I have to do really, but I need a kick up the bum and some facts from the wise MFP jury... I like wine... and vodka... and if it's a hot day - maybe a cider too... I rarely go out but I love to socialise and yes I know I can have fun wthout alcohol but it has become such a big part of my life (not…
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Sodium - What is good?
Hey - I'm trying to curb my sodium and usually come in way lower than MFP's goal. However, as I've adjusted their recommended protein/ carb balance following loads of advice from nutritionists etc, I wondered if I should do the same with sodium? Anyone got any thoughts? I am prone to water retention and cellulite so it's…
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Calories for 30DS?
How does everyone track this? Aerobic exercise maybe? Thanks guys - starting it on Monday x
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Help please with nutrients in this meal
Hey there, I'm out for lunch today and have planned ahead looking at the menu. Am going to have this Salad: Goat’s cheese and plum tomatoes baked on ciabatta bread with roasted peppers, caramelised balsamic onions, chargrilled artichoke hearts, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, marinated olives, mixed leaves and balsamic glaze -…
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Any tall, pear shapes with success pics!?
I'm 5"11 and really thrive on visuals of successful weightloss and muscle gain stories. I've seen some amazing things on here but no one tall and naturally pear like - I can't quite picture what I'll look like in my mind... If anyone has any photos to share I'd really appreciate it!
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Protein - Supplements Vs Food when losing weight
I'm gearing up for a ranty blog about this but in the mean time - My partner has come home from talking to his gym instructor who has poo-pooed my protein supplements saying that it is a waste of time and I should get it from food. Now, forgive a daft novice, but if I'm on 1200cals a day (plus around 3000/4000 for…
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How much sugar do I track for wine?
Okay, so I know it's not good and is empty calories etc but as I am having the girls around tonight I have allowed for a bottle of wine in my journal. After much scouting about online I reckon I've got the calories right for the type of wine and the ABV etc, but I can't get an answer on the sugar anywhere... It seems…
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Has anyone drastically changed their bodyshape?
So I've dieted forever (some detail on my blog) and I'm sick of it so I'm changing tact... I'm going to get uber fit. But I had a wobble today... what if my body isn't supposed to look that way? I'm a bit of a classic pear, but not overly exageratted. I've always had a big bottom and thighs and have always had cellulite…
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Confused about recommended net calorie intake
Hi there, So as I understand it:1 lb of fat = 3500 calories so if I want to lose 2lbs a week I need to cut 7000 calories from my BMR which is around 1896 a day. So by my calculation I need to be having 896 NET calories a day. I manage this on around 1200 cals and 300 cals of cardio or 1300 cals/400cals etc, etc. But Then…
