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Kettebell beginner - help please!
I'm looking to start my weight training and treat myself to a kettlebell on payday (don't earn enough for a Gym membership!) I just wanted to check - is 6kg a good starting weight with no lifting experience? I used 1kg weights for 30Day Shred and that's it so far! And is it socially acceptable to buy a pink one? I think it…
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Have I set the right calorie goal? Need a bit of help!
Hello :) I'm 5'9, currently 181 pounds, my BMR is 1480 and my TDEE is 2750 (due to my job) I tried the ridiculous 1200 calorie and had an epic fail, upped it to 1500-1600 and still felt hungry in the evenings after a long day at work. So now it's at 1750 - Does this sound about right? Between the BMR and the TDEE? I didn't…
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Newbie Advice.
Firstly, WELCOME! Nice to have you here.:flowerforyou: I've been on (and off, whoops) this site since August and i thought I would share some hints and tips that have really helped me to stay on track physically and mentally. LOG EVERYTHING. ALWAYS.I stopped logging from the end of November (due to ilness) untill the start…
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Yep, another question about BMR
apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, my head is in a bit of a muddle wirh all this talk of BMR and TDEE on the forums! Basically, when I hear people say DONT GO BELOW YOUR BMR is this is calories eaten, or net calories? Mine is 1480 according to a few different sources, will this decrease with fat/weight loss?…
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Newbie needs help with TDEE and BMR
I've been reading all over this site about TDEE and BMR I've worked mine out as accurately as I can online, but ' not sure if I put in the right activity level - I work with kids in a nursery for atleast 6 hours a day, sitting down is little more than 5-10 minutes, apart from the lunch break. If this moderate energy level…
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Best abs exercises for losing belly fat?
hey everyone =) I'm doing quite well with MFP so far, trying to do some form of cardio from just walking, to zumba or yoga, every day And wondering what I can do to really focus on my abs and tummy region as this is where I seem to be storing most of my fat. I've tried the 8minute abs video on youtube which seems good but…
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A healthy lunchbox for work?
Has anyone got good lunchbox ideas for work? Back working in a nursery with 3-5 year olds in my room 8am-6pm tomorrow after such a long 6 weeks break, when i had time to prepare food and eat when it suited me. I don't want to end up starving but don't want it to be too stodgy. Had hummus and different veggie dips today but…
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After a bit of help and advice
Hi everyone =) First day back at work after 6 weeks off for the summer holidays and I'm looking for any exercises I can do to fit in around work for the first couple of weeks I'm going to be super tired working in a nursery but I don't want all my hard work from the start of the summer to go out the bin, you know? I…
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Anyone here done a 10K run?
I'm looking into doing the BUPA 10K for my work, which is a charity in May next year Would be great to talk to anyone who can even run that far, I'm starting the C25K app once my body has healed (overdone it!) and would love any support, advice, tips etc Thanks in advance guys and girls x
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I've only just started but I've lost 5 llb!
I know it's only a tiny bit of weight but I'm just so pleased with myself, it would have been so easy to pack it in last night (I was meant to have a date but he stood me up =( ) But i just went for a job in the park and had a cup of green tea, boring, i know, but so worth it yaaay! I know I still have so far to go but i…
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Best pain relief for muscles?
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this question but ever since I have woken up my muscles up the sides of my abdomen have been killing me, whenever i twist, had some paracetamol as that's all i have in the house and did nothing, but going to head to the supermarket, but i want to get something useful Any…
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This time next year...
I thought this would be a good motivational topic Where do you want to be this time next year? Obviously a few, or many, pounds lighter - but anything more? I want to be looking back on the summer knowing I got into a bikini, or at least a crop top and felt happy doing so I want to save up and go on holiday with my…
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Any English/UK buddies here? I'm a newbie!
Hey everyone :) I'm starting my first serious weight loss journey.... well, ever! I tried Slim Fast once and lasted a day before I gave up, whoops! I'm really determined to go back to the thin, healthy happy girl I once was and would love to make friends on here for advice and support and to make the journey alot more fun!…
