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Looking for weightlifting women!!
I am desperate to start using the dumbbells that are getting dusty at the bottom of my wardrobe!!! But have no idea where to start and would love some female friends who have started training with dumbbells who could give me some support and advice...maybe even a sneaky peak at their training plans!! Give me a wee add!! x…
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What apps do you all use?? :)
I love a good app and fell in love with Nike Run since I am new to running and it has helped me measure the 60 + training miles i did before my first 5K 2 weeks ago! I am now looking to rev up my exercise quota. particularly by doing some strength training and wondered if anyone can tell me of any amazing apps that have…
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Help! Need Immune System Advice
I have been using Skinnymetea tea detox for 2 weeks as of yesterday but was diagnosed with Shingles nearly a week ago when a painful rash appeared all across my stomach and back on one side. I had been feeling tingling pains in the area for 4 or 5 days before the diagnosis on Saturday of last week. Having now seen 2…
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Serious morbid Insanity curiosity!!!
My fitness level is very low (have been running 4 times a week since the start of May) but my partner has got Insanity and has been doing it for a couple of weeks and I would love to give it a go! I am absolutely terrified though because I am aware that my boyfriends fitness levels are great - hes very naturally fit and…
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Yesterday was a huge achievement and my bra held up!! :)
Hello all!! I am Elaine and I am very pleased with myself this wet and windy Monday morning at work because yesterday I ran my first official 5K at Race for Life and managed it in a personal best time of 37 minutes and 35 seconds.... :) Still have miles to go on my weight loss and fitness journey but I can safely say I am…
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is going by TDEE definitely the best route??
Just trying to do a little bit of research about the ins and outs of high or low calorie intake when trying to lose weight... MFP sits me at a 1200 calorific intake but to be honest I don't think its high enough... should I follow my TDEE?
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Yesterday was a huge achievement and my bra held up!! :)
Hello all!! I am Elaine and I am very pleased with myself this wet and windy Monday morning at work because yesterday I ran my first official 5K at Race for Life and managed it in a personal best time of 37 minutes and 35 seconds.... :) Still have miles to go on my weight loss and fitness journey but I can safely say I am…
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Pleased with myself for a change..!!
I have finally lost a third of the weight I hope to lose!!! 24lbs of the 72lbs in total! Happy lady!! :) x
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Eat clean spinach smoothies!! :D
Sooooo, I bought a huge bag of baby spinach leaves today with the intention to make a yummy and extremely healthy smoothie/juice that I would like to try eating/drinking in place of lunch when I am at work.... I am wondering how much smoothie should be classed as 'meal replacement' and if any of you have any tips/recipes??…
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BOOBIES WONT SHRINK!!! hehe! *Pic heavy*
Hiya everyone!! My name is Elaine and I am a 25 year old Scotswoman... who used to weigh around 212lbs.... ********************************************************************************************* Now I weigh 194lbs..... but have another 54lbs to go!!! *SAD FACE!!* Glad to finally see the change... everywhere, except…
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ADVICE ON PURCHASING AN ENELL BRA!!!!! Please :)
Hi everyone... I am hoping you can help me!! My measurements don't fit the standard Enell bras and so I have been in touch with their customer services to get a custom-fit bra by them..... My concern lies that I am sending them my measurements (not being measured by them...) and they have told me that custom made bras are…
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Bloat Reduction/Weightloss/Detox Tea Recommendations?
I have been following #Skinnymetearesults on Instgram for some time now and despite having finally decided to dismiss all faddy weightloss pills etc, I CANNOT help but be inspired by the way they comparison pictures look on this company's Instagram!! What strikes me most of all is that the feedback from clients are not…
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ADVICE ON PURCHASING AN ENELL BRA!!!!! Please :)
Hi everyone... I am hoping you can help me!! My measurements don't fit the standard Enell bras and so I have been in touch with their customer services to get a custom-fit bra by them..... My concern lies that I am sending them my measurements (not being measured by them...) and they have told me that custom made bras are…
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Redhead seeking friends...
being a ginger means more people will want to be my friend surely?? Is that how it works...?! haha! ps... im a fattie and would love to encourage those who would like to encourage me on this tough life changing journey!! :)
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Distaster!!! I Have Shin Splints :( :( :( Any advice?
I have been running since beginning of May, training for my first ever 5K on the 30th of June.... and I have just got shin splints :( I can feel it really badly in my left shin and every so slightly in my right. I have stopped training but need help to cure it quick... any ideas? I will love you forever! :D
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how to avoid a stitch when running?
How do you all manage to not suffer getting a stitch when running? Thanks :)
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Recommendations for sports bras for MASSIVE boobies?
I currently have to double up with a normal bra as my sports bra offers pathetic levels of support for my 30 K bust. Enell has been suggested as the best... is this true? Thanks :) x
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I want my loved ones to be proud.
My name is Elaine and I am a 25 year old pale skinned, readheaded Scotswoman.... Who is fat. And I would love more than anything to be healthy. fit and prove it to myself and my loved ones that I CAN turn my weight and fitness around and be my very best. I have struggled desperately all my life being overweight but have…
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Breast Reduction
I had an appointment yesterday with my GP in order to attempt to get the ball rolling to hopefully get a breat reduction on the NHS. As a 30K in british sizes (with breasts that barely fluctuate in size with any change of my weight, however dramatic) I have thought long and hard about the fact that it is time to make them…
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21lbs down but can't see it :(
I seem to only have lost a couple of inches off everywhere too. So many of you lovely people lose so many inches and you can see such a physical difference in your size after 20-ish lbs... I am disappointed I don't look better or slimmer yet, and it makes me worry that when all I am aiming to lose is about another 29lbs,…
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Confused.com 1200 cals??
Hoping some of you can shed some light for me here!! I have been losing fairly steadily since early June and have now lost 25lbs. I have gone from 212 - 187lbs adding exercise to my lifestyle and eating cleanly, with reduced portion sizes ( I used to eat like it was going out of fashion!) whilst trying to aim for the 1200…
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Abdominal Muscle Toning Exercises?....Anyone?
Although I am over all trying to lose weight and tone up, I know that I am going to have to put extra effort into my belly flab! Anyone able to offer ideas of what I can do within my own home to make the most of weightloss and tone on my stomach?? Currently I am doing things like sideways plank positions and raises/squats…
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success with wii fitness coach?
I previously posted asking if wii fit has helped anyone shed pounds. At that time I had *just* started using wii fitness coach and didnt actually realise there was a difference between it and wii fit.... woops! so just wondering if any of you have found success with the coaching the the wii fitness coach provides? I am…
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Needing help to push past my plateu
I have lost 2/5ths of my goal... a whole 20lbs of the 50lbs I was aiming for but I have sat at 190lbs for 2 weeks after taking less than 2 months to lose the initial 20... Anyone able to offer advice? My weightloss has been down to eating better and exercising at least 20 minutes a day which I never ever did before, Thank…
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Wii Fit... will it help?
I made a profile on Wii Fit tonight and did 15 minutes of yoga (1st time I had tried it) and also 15 minutes of core strength work.. Really felt I was working out but would like to know if its a worthy way of trying to lose some pounds and tone up... Anyone got 2 cents they wanna add?? Anyone had success with it? x
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Beginner dumbbell workout demonstration required!!!
Totally new with a set of dumbbells I havn't got a clue how to use! Can anyone suggest any websites, youtube videos etc that would demonstrate how I can use them towards my weightloss? Thanks :)
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Logging Strength Training (help!)
I have just bought dumbells, 5lbs each with adjustable weights. I have never used weights before and looking at logging them on here I notice it allows you to log sets, reps and weights but I was wondering if there is a wayto differentiate between doing one arm at a time or both arms...? Anyone able to assist or tell me…
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Does losing weight really make you happy?
I am curious.... a 50-60lbs loss is what I am aiming for. Currently weighing in at 193lbs having already lost 18lbs.... I can't begin to imagie how different I would feel. Can anyone relate? x
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What weight of dumbells should I be using? (Female)
Hi, As a beginner to exercise in my adult life I have been building my stamina with increasing levels of stationary bike work outs and walking. I can't do very much more high impact than those exercises as I have very large breasts. I am aware that although I am seeing a great difference with the cardio, I am not really…
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Lack of support at home..
My boyfriend doesnt really find himself able to understand my struggles with weight, love of food and general lack of willpower when it comes to wanting to exercise and eat better. For me, losing weight has been a war waged for manys a year, at least a decase which hurts when I am only 24. Unfortunately with my love for my…