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I've lost an elephant's penis
....and a chihuahua! Shooting for an Irish Setter. How about you guys? 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human’s skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8…
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New program, eating more, scales staying still
Hi all, I recently started a new exercise program. I am trying to lose weight. I am trying to improve the appearance of my body. But to be honest, right now what I am really focusing on exercising as my mental health has been a bit all over the place recently. Channeling this into physically activity is the best outlet for…
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Negative self talk + past of irresponsible 'dieting' + ludicrous expectations = horribly down
Hi there! So I don't know quite where to begin but I am really struggling. I just feel so awful about my body. I am currently about 165lbs. My highest weight was in 2009 where I came in at 213lbs. I am 5'3 so I was pretty much as wide as I was tall. I am very proud of myself for getting here but lately it has been creeping…
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Your latest NSV(s)
Hi team MFP. I'm having a very positive day and I'd like to share it with all of you. I am a third of the way through my journey so today I am reminding myself of how far I've come to propel me into the next two thirds. My first third NSVs are: - Getting back into my size 12 (AU) jeans - Donating a number of my larger…
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If EVER you run or walk, please read
If you run or walk, even infrequently, and you bring your phone with you please consider downloading the Charity Miles app. Every time you workout, you select a charity. The app matches you with a corporate sponsor like Johnson & Johnson or Timex and these companies donate to the charity based on how much mileage you cover…
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Diet giggles
My buzzfeed obsession is strong and occasionally a gem shows up. Enjoy folks :-) 21 Tweets That Are Way Too Real If You've Ever Been On A Diet... http://www.buzzfeed.com/remeepatel/tweets-that-are-way-too-real-if-youve-ever-been-on-a-diet?utm_term=.kh8q0EnOX7
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Fun motivational tips
Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has some fun things they do to keep their motivation steady? One thing I have found great in the past has been keeping a ritual of writing down one reason i am doing this per day. However, this time I am finding that this motivational device isn't cutting it for me as it used to. I'd love…
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Metamucil wtf
My question in a nutshell is has anyone experienced massive "weight gain" or huge bloating after adding metamucil to their diet? More info: my highest weight was 97kg, my lowest was 67. I'm only 5'3 so weight shows massively on my body. I reached my lowest weight late last year but then went home to Ireland for Xmas where…
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Do people treat you differently?
I am just wondering if anyone who has gone from obese to overweight or overweight to healthy or all three, has noticed that people treated them differently at those points? I have noticed that shop assistants in clothing stores are much more attentive to me now I am smaller. I am hyper-aware in retail environments because…
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When to stop?
Hello - I have a question and would love to hear from the community. How are we supposed to know when to stop losing weight? Firstly, let me say: what an awesome problem to have! I know I could stop now, I'm not sure if I should is all. I started out 6.5 years at 97kg/213lb, enormous for my 5'3 frame and absolutely…
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Motivations: Remind yourself & share
Hi All! I recently set myself a 50 day challenge as I am determined to start 2016 in my healthy weight range. It also helped that I have a holiday coming up as I am going home for Xmas (Australia to Ireland) for the first family Xmas in 7 years, having not seen any family since August 2013. Part of what I did within this…
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Jabba the Hutt: A story of bullying
Today is one of the worst days I've ever had. Today, through a message missent to me instead of the intended recipient, I found out that my colleagues call me Jabba the Hutt behind my back. This is just one part of the scenario playing out at my work. There's a much bigger bullying situation going on where 3 of a team of…
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Push-up form
Howdy MFP peeps. Can anyone talk me through or suggest a good resource for push-up form? I am much better than I was (elbows out, body falling down before arms could do their job) but know I could be much better. I am very uncoordinated. Really appreciate the help. Thanks in advance :)
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Worst sex advice: magazine fail
For your entertainment, I present lols http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/glamour-magazine-retracts-embarrassing-listicle-13-little-things-that-can-make-men-fall-hard-for-you-20150729-gimlzw
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How do I calculate my Body Fat %?
Hi MFP Family! Can you please advise me on how I calculate my body fat% myself? I had it done in the gym last year with callipers etc and I was 36% (164cm, 84kg seemed right). I am now down to 71.5kg and I recently tried 2 online calculators in which I entered various tape measurements. I came out at 24% in one, 24.6% in…
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Fears about the journey
I wonder if some of you might share with me that inner dialogue of fears you have felt along this journey? What worried you? Were these things realised and conquered? Were they unnecessary and if so, how did you come to know that & work passed it? Do any still linger? If so, how do you handle them? I fear the nastiness…
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ADD MY MUMMY!
Hi guys My mum has just started here. She is a little on the mfp illiterate side but she's trying! I think friends would help as I'm vegan and she needs diet help. So please add my mummy
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The BMI reality
http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/the-big-problem-with-bmi-different-bodies-with-the-same-measure-20150713-gib7yw.html Everything I have always said about it (and a bit more because I'm not an expert, obvs!). I keep track of my BMI because I like data! I don't put any massive store in it.
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Fasting for health benefits?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3159763/Is-fasting-five-days-month-best-way-slim-s-latest-twist-diet-s-talking-doctors-sceptical.html I'm sceptical....
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"Asking if I've lost weight isn't a compliment"
http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/real-life/asking-if-ive-lost-weight-isnt-a-compliment-20150630-gi1cwo.html Discuss :-)
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Sweating for MS
Anyone who knows me at all can tell you that I've always been a lazy so-and-so, until now! I started running in October of last year and I'm thrilled to say I have found something I truly love. Running helps me sleep better, work through my day to day life, has helped me lose a few kgs and so much more. And now running is…
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Runners: What do I do?
Hi guys, I just finished the C25K. Loving my runs now. Next step C210K Questions: I have a 5k on the 26th of this month. Should I stick with 30minute runs until after it or start the 10k program now? I'm not worried about my time, I'm just unsure if I'd be easily able to go back into the longer solid block of running after…
