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What's on your weekly shopping list?
I try not to buy exactly the same thing each trip but don't want to get too tempted to make random purchases when I'm in the supermarket. Looking for some inspiration!
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Weights: what's your routine?
I've just joined a new gym which has an extensive range of equipment (cardio machines, weight machines and free weights). It's also open 24 hours so I'm sure I can find a time when guys won't be hogging the squat rack! I'm trying to put together a routine for myself as, up until now, I haven't been consistent. Do you…
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If you had to choose just one form of exercise...
...to do for the month, what would it be? I think mine would be the Boxerfit class at my local gym. It kills me every time but the music (garage and funky house) always keeps me going. It's a shame it's only on once a week!
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Should I just carry on doing my own thing (calories)?
A lil help from those who have figured this out would be much appreciated! I set my calorie goal on MFP to 1600 and have been able to lose 2lbs/week when I get a decent amount of exercise in. There have been weeks when I haven't worked out as much and at times gone over my calorie goal, but have stayed the same weight…
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Active members with open diaries?
Hi All, I've been on here for a while now and would like to find some more UK friends (male or female). I usually browse diaries for inspiration (mine is open too) but often, when I like the sound of something branded, I realise it isn't available here! If you're not a Brit but you are an active member, feel free to add me…
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Best way to add strength training to my current routine?
I've been trying to decide between starting with DVDs such as Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones and Bob Harper's Pure Burn Super Strength, and going to BodyPump at my local gym. All of my workouts are currently very cardio heavy, I went to a fitness event yesterday where I did 5 different classes followed by a…
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JM's Killer Buns and Thighs/BH's Pure Burn Super Strength
My goal is to lose weight and also tone up as quickly (and safely) as possible. I have no particular deadline but don't want summer to pass by without me having reason to revamp my wardrobe! I'm currently doing 2-3 cardio based classes each week (Zumba, Boxerfit and Body Blitz). I was originally going to go cardio heavy to…
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Is it safe to stretch?
After working out for about 10 hours this weekend and partying on both Friday and Saturday night, my body is sore!! There were cool down/stretch segments in each class but I think spending 4 hours in car on the way home has left me with really tight muscles. I have tried stretching (my calves are the main problem) but it's…
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Best way to estimate calories burned?
I'm off on a fitness weekender tomorrow where I can choose to take one of 5-7 classes each hour for 13 hours over the weekend. I plan to go for mainly intermediate and advanced classes so I'm sure I will be burning a lot of calories! MFP's calorie estimations are way off for me and I don't have a HRM just yet. Is there any…
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Toning/strength training DVDs
I think I may have most of Jillian Michael's DVDs. I'm not too interested in the high cardio ones at the moment as I do a couple of cardio classes at the gym. I'm instead trying to figure out how to get the best results (toning) in the shortest amount of time without overdoing it. How often should I do each DVD? In terms…
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Why are my numbers so high? - MFP calories burned
I have been logging my activity over the past few days (walking, zumba etc). However, the numbers seems to be extremely high . I know that my burn won't be the same as someone else's as height and weight are factored in. However, 842 calories burned while doing Zumba doesn't seem realistic!
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Group exercise classes - ideas?
I will be going to a fitness party weekender in a few weeks and have just received the class timetable. I have no idea what classes to do!! Definitely want to get some great workouts in over the weekend but also would like to try something new. There are 6-8 classes taking place every hour, 13 hours in total over the…
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Does anyone blog about interesting things they've cooked?
I'm looking for some friends to share recipes with as I get bored when I eat the same kind of things for too long. I'm one of those strange people who takes a photo when a recipe turns out well so may start posting them to my blog :)
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Anyone need a buddy?
Hi All, I'm a UK based 24-year-old procrastinator. Have had MFP for over a year but never used it. I also have had the Beachbody INSANITY workout for a while but have never made it past day 4. Summer is coming now so it's time for me to actually stick to something! I'm not following the INSANITY meal plan exactly, but will…
