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Bloating
Hey guys So for the last few days ive been feeling really bloated after every meal - really uncomfortable and just feeling constantly massive! Is there any foods or remedies that anyone could suggest to help this situation? Its only started suddenly and my diet hasn't changed so im unsure whats causing this. Any…
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Berries - UK Prices!
WOW Berries are expensive for the amount you get aren't they? £3 for a container which would last me a couple of portions! I've recently switched from higher carb and sugar fruits like bananas etc. to raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and the price is shocking. Anybody have suggestions for the lowest priced berries -…
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Biggest progression.. Whats yours?
I have been using MFP for a year now and have recently been thinking about how much i've changed physically and mentally through healthy eating & exercising. There are so many things ive achieved which aren't just about the number of pounds i've lost. My biggest achievement is my fitness. When I first started, I couldn't…
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Womens Clothing UK
Since this time last year, ive dropped from a size 14 to a size 6-8 and now im struggling. I'm classed as 'petite' being 5"3 so ive always had to buy jeans etc. in the shorter sections but my problem now is, most UK stores dont cater for anything smaller than an size 8 - and if they do, its selected lines of the normal…
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High Carb Percentage - Anyone Else..?
Does anyone else find that they tend to intake a high percentage of carbs against fat or sugar? What surprises me is the amount in fruit or healthy foods such as apples, grapes etc. So, is it bad to high a higher carb intake than say sugar or fats when the food you are eating is good for you - e.g. fruit, veg, high fibre…
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Weight Loss & Celebrities - Frustrating!
Is it just me, or does the way weight loss is shown by celebrities and people alike in the media, REALLY annoy you? For example, I read a lot of stories on MFP community of normal people loosing A LOT of weight the proper, healthy way and when someone famous does it.. its like OMG its a revolution! Loosing weight isnt…
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Pilates Burn
Estimated calories burnt per hour? What do you reckon? Im currently using a beginners routine to get me used to Pilates, but im finding it hard to estimate the amount im genuinely burning - its so different to my other high intensity circuit training sessions that it feels like im not doing anything at all... just a…
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Fruit Sugar
Ive been stuck at a plateau for a couple of weeks now, ive tried everything from changing my exercise routine to eating smaller meals more regularly but i cant seem to shift it. I read an article saying plateau's can be helped by lowering sugar intake, however i snack on a lot of fruit throughout the day - the usual…
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Ladies with PCOS & Weight Loss
I have PCOS and was diagnosed when I was 13. For the last 6 months I've tried hard to loose weight and I think anybody with PCOS knows its that little bit harder because of our condition. I've dropped 20lbs, simply through healthy eating and a manic exercise routine of circuit training, long walks and jogging. BUT im…
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Rest Days V Exercise
Does anyone else feel thinner/fitter on a day where they DON'T exercise? Recently, i've cut down my workouts from 6 days to 5 and i've been feeling alot better. I know rest is good for the body, but on days where i DO work out, i always feel bloated or fatter than on days I rest. Anybody else feel the same? :]
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Who Am I?!
So last night, driving home from a friends house, I had the most annoying urge to get a McDonalds cheeseburger & mozzarella dippers.. it was on my mind all day and I just couldn't stop thinking about it. So on the way home.. i made the turn towards McDonalds and all of a sudden, my head took me to a supermarket.. made me…
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How Accurate Is A HRM?
I'm currently restarting my Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD, last time I completed the DVD i didn't have a heart rate monitor and had to guess the amount of calories i burnt in the 25 minute circuit training levels. This time I have a HRM but how accurate would you say they are? For 25 minutes, its giving me an average…
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Loosing Weight - The Side Effects!
So over the last 7ish months, ive lost 2 stone and really pleased with my progress BUT does anyone else find they have annoying side effects now they don't have as much fat on them? The main thing ive found is how boney I am! My wrists are tiny, my ribs make it uncomfortable to sleep and I'm always accidentally hitting my…
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Killer Buns & Thighs - Jillian Michaels
I was just wondering if anyone else knew a rough guide of calories burnt per level? I have recently ordered a calorie burner/heart rate monitor but would like to input the right amount of calories burnt until this arrives. Also, to anyone who has complete this DVD, how are your results? As good as Ripped in 30 or 30 day…
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Protein Shakes!
So I'm thinking of starting to drink a protein shake as I am not getting enough proper protein into my diet - i'm not really a big meat fan and am finding it hard to get a lot of protein in my diet, no problem on carbs though! So my question is, ladies (or gents) which protein shake brand or type has worked the best for…
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My Progress So Far
I've been healthy eating for well over 5 month now, MPF for just over 100 days and I can honestly say that keeping a food diary of EVERYTHING that you eat (drinks included!) is without a doubt, the biggest thing to influence weight loss. Lets face it, the weight isnt going to just disappear without hard work. I quit the…
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Weight Plateau
Over the last 3 months I've done really well and lost just over a stone through exercise and cutting my calorie intake, losing around 1-2 pounds a week steadily. But for the last 4 weeks I have been stuck on 10 stone - somes its goes down 9.13 but then the next day its 10.1! Im exercising harder and eating the same…
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Ripped in 30
Hey Guys! So ive finished 30 day shred with great results and now ive moved on to Ripped in 30. Does anyone know how to calculate the amount of calories you averagely burn for level 1? level 2 etc? I enjoy this DVD better, especially with the strength circuit as i think the 3 x 30 seconds exercise is better than the 30 day…
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New Runners
For the last month ive been doing the 30 day shred and have had amazing results - lost over a stone but now i have finished it and am looking to go jogging in the evening after doing some circuit training. Ive been trying for the last 2 weeks to improve my cardio but i cant jog for longer than 2 minutes without being out…
