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Atkins - Does it work? How much did you lose on Induction?
Just wondering what's everyone's verdict on Atkins? I plan to use Atkins until I reach my goal weight and then to follow the Zone for maintenance. I'm 5ft2, currently weigh just under 140lbs and want to get under 120lbs. Heaviest weight was around 175lbs. Can anyone share their weight loss progress using Atkins?
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5ft 2" Girls - what's your daily calorie intake?
Hi there, I'm a 5ft 2" and wondering what I should adjust my calorie intake. Current weight is 140lbs, highest was 175lb, lowest was 128lb. I keep my current intake around 1200-1400 but somedays I go as low as 800. Just wondering what calorie intake works best for your weight loss?
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Weight Lifting for Beginners - Need help please ladies :)
Hi, I'm 5ft 2" HW 175lbs CW 142 lbs GW 112 lbs I've recently decided to start weight lifting. However, I'm unsure of how much to start lifiting (3 lb-5lb weights each?). I don't want to overdo it but at the same time I want to lift as much as possible. Any ideas? Appreciate the advice.
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Weight Lifting for Beginners - Need help please ladies :)
Hi, I'm 5ft 2" HW 175lbs CW 142 lbs GW 112 lbs I've recently decided to start weight lifting. However, I'm unsure of how much to start lifiting (3 lb-5lb weights each?). I don't want to overdo it but at the same time I want to lift as much as possible. Any ideas? Appreciate the advice. I also started the Gillian Michael's…
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Week Long Water Fast - Good idea or bad idea?
Hi folks, Just wondered if any of you might have water fasted in the past and if so, how was it for you? Was it worth it? I'm considering going on a week long water fast to help me detox my body and hopefully shed some excess water weight. Any advice would be appreciated :)
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My Favourite Healthy Snack - so tasty!
One of my favourite snacks is a 1oz serving of toasted almonds (toast flaked almonds in a dry moderately heated frying pan) with a half cup of blueberries - and a sprinkle of cinnamon if you wish! The combination of the crisp, savory warm toasted almond flakes with the cool, sweet tangy blueberries is so tasty! Best of…
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How many Calories should I be eating per day? Please help :)
Hi there folks, I'm a 5ft2" female, HW was 175lbs, LW was 128lbs, CW is 142lbs. I'm looking to lose around 25lbs which will put me at around 118lbs-119lbs which is equivalent to 8 and half stone. I'm unsure on whether I should keep my calories low (around 1200 kcal), lower or higher than that? Regardless of the intake, I…
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Atkins "Fat Fast"? If tried, what did you lose?
Hi folks, I'm a 5ft2 female, currently weighing just under 140lbs, heaviest weigh 175, lightest weight 128lbs. I have a goiter (swollen thyroid) although thyorid hormone tests have proved inconclusive. Recently hit a weight plateau although I'm currently following the Atkins Induction phase 1. I read up on another…
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42lbs down another 16lbs or less to go with pics!
Hi. I am 5ft2 tall. Heaviest weight was around 170lbs-175lbs I now weigh around 128lbs hoping to get down to 112lbs and build muscle/tone. Best pics I could find to compare with...
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How much more do I need to lose? Pics included.
Hi! I'm 5ft2 tall currently weigh around 129lbs. Highest weight was around 170lbs. My BMI says I can weigh anywhere between 105-135lbs. I'm unsure whether I could get away with losing another 14lbs or would I need to lose another 20lbs+? The problem is that all my excess weight is in my stomach and due to my short…
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How much more weight do I need to lose?
Hi! I'm 5ft2 tall currently weigh around 129lbs. Highest weight was around 170lbs. My BMI says I can weigh anywhere between 105-135lbs. I'm unsure whether I could get away with losing another 14lbs or would I need to lose another 20lbs+? The problem is that all my excess weight is in my stomach and due to my short…
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Guarana? Have you tried it? Did it help?
Hi there, A friend of mine recently lose 6 stone in just under a year. She said that she took guarana supplements and thinks that they really aided her weight loss. I read up on guarana and it seems to be chemically the same as caffeine. Have started to take them recently and feel they certainly help with energy. but I…
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How long should it take to lose the last 14lbs?
Hi there I'm 5ft 2 tall and currently weigh 128lbs. Heaviest weight was 170lbs so that's a loss of 3 stone so far. My initial goal weight is 115lbs and I will see if I need to lose anymore after that. Struggling a little at the moment as I'm not losing as much, usually lose 3-4lbs on a good week but only lost 1lb this…
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How do you get rid of the last 14lbs?
Hi there, I've lost about three stone or 42lbs but I feel I have recently hit a plateau with my weight loss as eating my normal 1000-1200 calories per day with light cardio and strength training isn't making the weight come off as it usually does. I've heard that it becomes more difficult to shift those last few pounds so…
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Guilt Free Creamy Chocolate Dessert
Hi there, I love Philadelphia Cadbury's Chocolate Light - but I can never stick to the suggested '30g' portion so I just stay clear of the stuff especially when milk chocolate is so bad for you in comparison to dark chocolate. Instead, My version is a much healthier, cheaper one that tastes good and feels more satisfying!…
