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Logged back in after 2 years and have gained 8kg
Feeling rather depressed by my weight gain over the past two years after having great success with Myfitnesspal 2 years ago. Lots has happened. Lots of excuses. Injured back, my dad died, my son had seizures. But truth is I just ate too much and exercised too little. I let myself go. Today I am back into it with a new pair…
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Organising a video for my friend's 40th
So...my friend is turning 40 and has had a bit of a rough time over the past 12 months. I thought I'd put together a video of birthday messages from around the world...but from people she doesn't know! I'm thinking people could say a simple "Happy Birthday" or be as elaborate as making something up (like "Remember the time…
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Genuine question about women lifting heavy and "bulking up"
I read time and time again that it's almost impossible for women to "bulk up" due to hormones etc. But a friend of mine, who is a personal trainer, is very boxy with big calves and (as she puts it) man arms and shoulders. The female Bodypump instructors at our gym and most of the personal trainers are also very bulky and…
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Lead up to big event - how to look my best?
I've got a dinner party on Sunday and one of the women going was incredibly cruel to me about my weight a few years ago. :frown: I'm pretty much at goal weight now, my body fat isn't exactly where I want it to be and my muscle tone could be better but I'm feeling pretty good. This women hasn't seen me in awhile, so I…
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Lost weight stuck at home (pics)
OK, so this was me at a low point :cry: I had a back injury, my son was diagnosed with special needs, my husband was deployed overseas and I was stuck at home with 2 gorgeous children but no babysitting or respite. A friend sent me this photo thinking nothing on it, but I was horrified and I made a decision that day to…
