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Wedding tips anyone?
Hey guys, So my partner and I had a serious discussion this morning and while he hasn't officially prosed yet cause he is saving for ring, we have already set a date. I have got just under 2 years to get in shape, and taking into account my back injury I will need all the time and help I can get! If you have any tips I…
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Trying to fit in my dream wedding dress - tips please!
Hey everyone, I am getting married next year and have found my dream dress already (I'm overly organized) but besides from sticking to my calorie deficit and doing regular Pilates and other activities, is there anything else I can do to ensure I meet my goal weight for my wedding? I got a serious back injury which prevents…
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Any 'Brides to be'?
Hey everyone, Just wondering if anyone else here is trying to lose weight for their upcoming wedding. Would love to get together with some of you and help support each other by doing activities or simply having a good conversation. I was a bridesmaid in my friends wedding last year and found that many of the times we would…
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my last resort: liposuction?!
Hey guys, Before you judge me, read my story below, i need some honest and helpfull feedback... I have got a back injury, 2 slipped discs in my spine, its incredibly painfull all the time but the doctors refuse to operate as the risk of operating the spine is to high. The problem is that the pain makes it impossible to do…
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Low carb dinner idea's needed please
Hello everyone, I have decided to try some low/no carb dinners but all I can find are bloody salads! I love a nice salad every now and than and I often have one for lunch, but I cannot have them for dinner as it just doesnt fill me up. Can you guys help me with some quick and simple meal ideas for low/no carb dinners? I am…
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Enjoy these low cal & low carb banana pancakes!
I found this recipe on facebook somewhere but unfortunately I cannot remember where, but I have played around with it and love it! It takes some getting used to, but it is awesome! 1 banana 1 egg That is all you need! Mash the banana and then mix it with the egg, fry it in a pan like a normal pancake and I liked to top…
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what to do with these pears? (recipes needed)
So I have 5 lovely pears here, given to me by someone else, but I dont like pears very much.... Have you guys have got any low calorie but yummy recipes? All ideas are appreciated! :)
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Atkins diet: your thoughts please
Hi guys, As part of my daily routine I watch a food/health related documentary on Youtube while I do my workouts. This morning I watched one about the Atkins diet. They seem to think the susses comes from the protein which makes you feel fuller and actually eat less, so it all comes down to eating fewer calories like on…
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Auckland - North Shore - Workout Group
Hi guys, I thought it might be fun to meet up once a month and do a fun activity together. This can be a walk, going for a swim, playing soccer, anything we want and of course whatever the weather will allow. Once things get going we might want to met up more often, but it would be a nice way to put a face to the name of…
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How much does Zumba burn?
Hi guys, I just did my first ever Zumba workout and had loads of fun. But I am wondering how many calories I have burned. MFP says I have burned 465 for 30 minutes, and I have been sweating but I doubt I would burn that much. I did a 'step-by-step' dvd which lasted 59 minutes. Some time was spend standing still looking at…
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How do you get rid of 'water-weight' ?
For the past few weeks I have been using this as an excuse to explain my recent weight gain. However I am sick of it and want to find out once and for all if I actually have this or if I have just been slacking off. So my question is: how does someone get rid of their 'water-weight'? I know it involved drinking more water…
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The 'Beyond Diet' program, any thoughts?
Have any of youever heard of this, or tried it? It is advertised on MFP as one of the advertisements on the right side of your screen, I watched their video and they make perfect sense, but I thought I would ask around first before giving my money to them haha.
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went of track and need help getting back on
Hey guys, I would love some more friends to add and chat to. I have had an injured wrist and back for a while so had given up on exercise and I stopped counting calories. But my back and wrist have healed almost so I want to get back on track. But my first week back on here has been horrible. I would love some more people…
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low cal noodles?
I love making stirfry's at home because their easy and I can pile them up with all kinds of fresh veggies. I read a while ago about someone finding low cal noodles but I cant find it back anywhere so I was hoping you guys could point me in the direction of some low cal noodle options. I cannot not have noodles in my…
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Tips to stay on track with a new job
Hi guys, I'm starting a new job at the end of this month, and while my current job involves a lot of standing and walking, my new job will be a desk job so I'm looking for tips to help me to continue to lose weight with this major change in my lifestyle. I will be on the phones mostly so I cant really get up and walk the…
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A few cheesy questions
I have organized a dinner party for coming friday night, and have decided to finally try and make my own cheesecake. How ever I have never made one myself, so my plan is to make one the day before and see how it turns out, so if it fails I have got enough time to make something else. So, lets pretend the cheesecake turns…
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How can I make this cheesecake healthier?
Hey guys, I'm having a dinner party on friday and have wanted to make this recipe for ages. Though I'm wondering if I could make it a bit healthier and lower in cals by replacing some of the ingredients? I have never made a cheesecake before so wouldnt know how important the ingredients are to keep texture and flavour. The…
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Bolumia relapse... any help?
So last night I had a relapse... I told my partner this morning and he was ofcourse dissapointed, not mad, and I'm glad I told him everything. So this morning we walk into the kitchen and see the damage I have done and he helps me get rid of it. I normally only buy healthy foods for us and the only reason we had unhealthy…
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Skipping meals = starvation mode?
Just a question to help with my research: Due to my job I sometimes skipp breakfast, throughout the rest of the day I try to make the healthiest choices available to me and the skipped breakfast I often replace with a mochaccino to keep me going till lunch. I was just wondering if I keep doing this (which will result in me…
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Cheesy restrictions, what is your limit?
As a big fan of cheese, I know I should stay away from it. But that isnt always easy and last week was simply shamefull (hence the fact I didnt lose any weight this week) So I was wondering if any of you guys have figured out how much cheese you can enjoy in a week without it affecting your weightloss. Any tips at all?
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Heart rate monitor's, which one should I buy:?
Hey guys, I am thinking about getting a heart rate monitor to be able to more accuratly measure how much I am burning. But I'm a little unsure about which one to get and how they work.For example; can I wear it all day long, or should I just wear it during excersise? Any help would be appreciated! I'm especially looking…
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Tell me off! Please!
I need a kick in the butt, really I do. I am trying hard to eat right and excersise but it doesnt seem to help... I work in a new cafe as the supervisor/manager/barista, I get free lunch at work so I try and keep it healthy, and my coffee's are made with trim milk and I dont add any sugar. At home I have cleared out the…
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Monday - The start of everything?!
Do you guys find it easier to start something new on a Monday, instead of any other day? Why? I always find it easir for some reason, it just feels like a good day to start something with the weekend temptations far away. What have you started on a Monday? Did you stick with it?
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Water retention?
Hey guys, I was wondering what you guys know about water retention. I'am worried that I might be holding on to a lot of fluids for no good reason. But I got to admit I dont know much about it, my partner just said he tought I had it. I dont drink as much water as I should and I am trying hard to increase my daily water…
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Fruit sugars
I have heard quite a few people mention how they are carefull when eating fruit because of their sugar content. But is it really that bad? If you look at my diary for today for example all I have eaten is a fruit smootie and some cereal with trim milk. But I am already over my day's worth of sugar. Personally I dont mind…
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Simple Smootie's
Hey guys, So I bought myself a Magic Bullet and am ready to start juicing and smoothing ;) I love making smooties with blueberries and banana's, but I'd love some other ideas. The main reason I make them each day is to upp my daily dose of fruits, and also to stop the urge to eat sweets. I have emptied out the house and…
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I need to get back on track!
I was on here before, active and motivated, and lost 2 kg's pretty quickly. Then family things happened, I lost track of things and I kind of just let things go all together which meant I gained weight again. But now my family issues have been dealt with I want to get back on track and lose the weight again. I have been…
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What is your favorite snack?
Hi guys, I'm new here, but not new on the weightloss journey. I was just wondering what are your favorite snacks? I'm always trying to stay healthy but every now and then I am just craving something sweet or savoury, what do you guys snack on? I know popcorn (low salt/no butter) can be a good choice and of course fruit and…
