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Wedding dress!
Help tried my wedding dress on last night and it's now really tight around my belly and hips. Not just a little bit tight either, uncomfortably tight. I get married 31st march. My Dr upped my steroids not long ago which made me put weight on, I've gone back to my normal dose now so should start coming back down. I now need…
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fitbit advice
I'm thinking of buying a fit bit but unsure of which one would suit me best. At the moment I don't count my steps and know that is a big part of them, and I just have a cheap hrm to see how many calories I burn during exercise. Basically I'm looking for one that I Can see my exercise cals separately in order to record in…
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Seafood Restaurant Tonight
I'm out for dinner tonight, this is the menu http://www.bluefinrestaurant.co.uk/pdfs/bluefin-restaurant-online-ala-carte-291014.pdf what would you suggest is going to be the best option. I have a voucher for a starter and a main. I was thinking maybe crayfish salad followed by the seafood stew. I have 944 cals left for the…
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poundland
Hi All For anyone that enjoys fitness DVD's I went in my local store today and they had different workout dvds available. There was Jessie Wallace Kerry Katona Camilla from Strictly Clare from Steps Nadia Swahala A Pilates one and a couple of the fit in 5-20 minute. Our store is quite small so larger ones may have more…
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User Profiles
Do you regularly read the profiles of your MFP friends? Just something I was curious about as I quite often add little updates to mine about achievements/current goals etc but as it doesn't flash up in the news feed nobody is really aware unless they look at your profile. Do you add updates or just leave it to what you…
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First 5K - Done
Just wanted to share as I am so pleased with myself for doing it, completed my first 5k this morning in 39mins 21 secs. I ran Coventry Fun Run and have raised over £400 for Kidney Research UK and Warwickshire/Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. Was the first race I had been in since the relay in high school (11yrs ago!). Had a…
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Running Shoes - UK
I need some new trainers for running as I've noticed mine are more worn on the left side which is causing my knee to ache. Apparently my trainers are not supportive enough even though they are classed as running shoes. I've done some research online and come to the conclusion I have a high arch in my foot. I'm in the UK…
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Kelly Holmes Sports watch and HRM
Does anyone have one of these? Just been having a look at this as I don't want to pay a lot of money for a hrm. I basically just want something simple that tracks cals burned. Any thoughts?
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cajun chicken
Just marinating some chicken breasts in Cajun seasoning am stuck what to have it with!! Suggestions please as I tend to do the same sides with everything,looking for some inspiration Thanks in advance :)
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Coventry 5km in June
Hi Is anyone from Coventry/Midlands area doing this? Me and my boyfriend are doing it to raise money for Kidney Research and the Air Ambulance. Never done anything like this before and enjoying the training so far.
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Coventry 5km Fun Run June 2013
Hi Is anyone from Coventry or Midlands area signed up to this? Me and my boyfriend are doing it, have never done anything like this ever. Been trying to go out training about 3 times a week to build up my fitness.I want to at least be able to jog most of if not all of it. We are also doing it for charity raising money for…
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What to log this as?
I work in a travel agency and this afternoon need to carry packs of brochures upstairs to the storage room. They are quite heavy and its quite hard work carrying them upstairs but what do I log it as due to the weight of them? I don't know how much they weigh as each pack is different. any suggestions?
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Runtastic Help
Hi I've just downloaded the app and seen that you can add your exercse on here and link it to mfp,I have some questions about runtastic as there doesnt seem to be a help bit on their website. Does it automatically work out cals burned from your data? Is it useful for logging exercise not done in distances ie…
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Belly,Butt and Thigh Blasters
http://www.amazon.co.uk/10-Minute-Solution-Belly-Blasters/dp/B002SZQC48 I have this 10 minute solution dvd and wasnt sure what cateogory to log it as on my exercise diary. I wouldnt say its aerobics as such although you do a bit of jumping about but its lots of squats,lunging, leg raises etc I could really feel it and I…
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Cooking is exercise??
I've just looked through the exercise database and seen that it has cooking/food prep listed. Would anyone actually ever count this as 'exercise?? I wouldn't as to me its just a general part of the day and would never enter my head to log it as burning a few calories. Just seemed a bit daft to me.
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TGI Fridays UK
Hi I'm going to tgi's on Saturday night for a friends birthday. I've been looking at the menu trying to work out what is best to have but the UK menu doesn't provide nutritional values. I know the US menu does and having looked at it do you think the calorie contents would be the same/similar, just thinking in case some…
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Workout DVDS in Poundland
Hi Guys Just to let you know my local poundland had someworkout dvds in last week including the biggest loser. There were also yoga, Penny Lancaster and lorraine Kelly Walking ones. Might be worth a look in your local one to see what you can get.
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inner thighs
My inner thighs were all wobbly and need help with what exercises are best for toning this area. I do squats and lunges but not sure they target this area. I also do zumba and a military style circuit class. I'm looking for exercises to do at home as I don't go to the gym. Thanks
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Meal replacement shakes
Hi Which of these shakes do people recommend? I'd probably prefer ones that are ready mixed ie slim fast, shop own brand. I have had some of Asda's measure up but they seem to be quite high in sugar. Any suggestions Thanks
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Newbie
Hi I downloaded mfp months ago and then stopped using it. I am now in the right mindset to focus on losing weight and toning up. I'm 26 5ft1 and from Warwickshire. My starting weight was 70kgs and have reached 67.9 in 3 weeks. I would like to get down to 63kgs (10stone) at least and then maybe go for 60kgs. I'm a typical…
