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how to log c25k?
i start this tonight and not sure what to log it as? i dont have a hrm. eek a bit nervous!! thanks!
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chicken stew (ethiopian style) slow cooker/crockpot
I made this in my slow cooker today and it is lush its from my slow cooker book! the chicken was falling off the bone and was soft and juicy! yummy! I served this with nan bread, u can serve it with rice too. i have got plenty left for another 2-3 days!!! Ingredients 2tbs oil ( i used olive) 2 large onions, chopped 3…
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weight loss when starting to run?
help settle an argument please. I would love to start the c25k programme but my hubby is quite reluctant for me to start as he feels i would lose more weight (which he doesnt want me too). I have been in maintainance mode for over 3.5 weeks now and very happy with how i look/ feel. so for those who started this programme,…
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Run keeper app for c25k?
Does anyone use this for c25k? Any comments? Im gearing up towards starting this soon and wanted to check this app out. Thanks
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tell me more about strength trianing
i would like to have toned arms. i have skinny arms that need a bit of muscle. i managed 2 sets bicep curls of 20 reps 6lbs, is 6lbs enough? do i need higher weights? what else can i do? help a novice doh i mean training!
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best exercises for toning?
Im looking for exercises/ dvds to help me tone, i go to zumba classes once a week and do the dvd at home once or twice. week. I also have the shred dvd which i i try and do during the week. Is there any specific exercises or dvds you use for toning? Im curious? Im not really looking to lose any more weight but would like…
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android app for c25k
Can you reccommend an app for the c25k?do they tend to come with music?
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maintainance peeps!
Did you start eating all your calories straight away? im struggling, guaranteed its day one but ive had my meals for the day and i still have over 600 cals to eat. did you increase your calorie intake in increments? I might do that as i can honestly say im full atm, might have some fruit/ desert later to try and make some…
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What made you smile today?
I was out shopping and for the first time in a long while I liked what i saw in the changing room mirror! Its been a long time coming. What made u smile today?
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massive nsv for me!!!
I went shopping for some basics today and was looking for some size 10 (us 6) but couldnt find any, plus there were two gorgeous size 8s (us 4) in the sale and so I thought id take the home to try them on and they fit!!! I have never fit into and 8!!!!
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Im getting more hungry!
I was wondering if your body re-calculates the amount you need? I have doing well on 1200 cals since jan and have managed to lose lots since then. I was at goal 2 weeks ago but i want to lose the last 4lbs but im sooo much more hungrier at the moment. Does your body recalculate what you need to eat? and how do you cope? I…
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those who have reached goal
I have reached goal but im wanting to add on a couple more to give me a range rather than a specific number. I find the thought of maintainance really scary? is that weird? I guess im so used to the numbers coming off that i kind of dont know where to stop! lol. I dont want to get any lower than 120 so that will be my…
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filling snacks
what are your best snacks? i try not to snack as it gets me hungry, but then i suppose its because my snacks are quite sugary- i like snack a jacks caramel rice cakes. but they dont do anything to satisfy me. i also did some baking with my 2 year old today and i had some and now i regret it! lol! could you please share…
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my before and after (158 to 125.5lbs!) cant believe i can sa
Hello everyone! i cant believe im acually posting this! ive been so inspired by everyones pics. they've kept me going when i wanted to give in! i had lost 17lbs before i joined mfp in jan but very very slowly through the course of the year. but the last few pounds since ive joined have been the quickest and is the…
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NSV uk size 10!
finally got into a pair of size 10 jeans that werent stretchy! yay!!! i think thats an american size 6.
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nearly there!
Gosh im soooo excited! im 2lbs away from goal! its taken a long time to get to this! MFP has been amazing since i found the app and site in january! thank you for keeping me motivated and for inspiring me to do this!!!!!!! my goal is 126, but i might try for 124, hmm will see how i feel when i see 126 on the scales! (to my…
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Do people put you off sometimes?
I have been on my weight loss journey for over a year now, trying to lose all my baby weight 2 years on! I feel really proud of what i have achieved as its not been easy. but its been coming off so quickly since i joined mfp in january. Anyhoo, im wafflinng now. My point is I keep getting a lot of comments that I'm getting…
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barcode scanner?!
i have the androip app but for the life of me cannot find the barcode scanner. could someone tell me where i am meant to be looking? thanks!
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going out to dinner!
How do u all cope with this? Normally i can make good choices, but im going to an after work dinner and we are off to an indian restaurant! eek! i know food is loaded with calories! although i make fairly healthier versions of this at home! So do u save all your points for the evening or is one night ok to go overboard?…
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i may need to get some clothes!
ive been making do with my old pair of jeans with a belt, but now my tops are very very loose. im 7lbs away from goal! should i wait till then? sooo tempting!
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NSV!!
yay! my size 12 ( equivalent to US size 8 ) trousers are now loose on me! yippie! i remember this time last year i coudnt get them past my knees! im now 24lbs down! and have lost 7lbs since i joined mfp 3 weeks ago! im so glad i found this site! another 8lbs to go to goal. and depending on how i feel then i may re-evaluate.
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zumba sculpt and tone
how do u log this in as exercise? i used 3lbs weights instead of the toning sticks.
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22lbs down (hope this works)
well i thought id post my pics, more as a reason to motivate me to keep going. Excuse my scruffy state in both! I couldnt bear to look at the first two pics a few months ago but now i can look back and be proud of what i have achieved.its been quite slow but since i joined mfp i have managed to loose over 7lbs in 2 weeks…
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I want chocolate!!!!!!!!!!
omg this week is tough! im due on (sorry tmi) and i always always crave choc! but ive been good so far (12 days of no choc!) however today its getting me really down! tell me to be strong and step away from the chocolate! or can anyone recommend any low cal ones?
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30 day shred!
so ive just ordered this dvd. what do i need? do i need some weights? id never heard of it until i came on mfp. but loads of people seem to really like it. thanks!
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2nd week blues
I find im struggling a bit this week.did anyone else struggle in their 29d week? Need some motivation please
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question about exercise calories
hi all. i have quite a physically active job, as in im constantly up and down stairs and walking from end of the hosp to another. but ive only been logging exercise as like say if ive done zumba or a fitness dvd at home. do i need to take an average of my working day and put it down as exercise? i logged friday as 1hr…
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Woohoo! ive found my new mojo
I've been struggling to loose my baby weight for the past two years. I started 'watching' what i eat- using this term very loosely last january (2009) and fell off the wagon sooo many times. i managed to loose 16lbs really slowly and got really down about it as my clothes wouldnt fit and i was sooo unfit. then i decided…
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hello
hi all! found this website quite randomly on my android phone. Needed something to kickstart my weight loss again! i had lost 18lbs and found that i couldnt shift anymore weight. so decided to give this a go! I found the first few days quite challenging as ive never given a thought about how many calories food had etc! so…
