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Juice Plus
Has anyone tried the juice plus shakes, and if so what kind of results have you had? Thanks Mandy
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Back from China :)
Hi everyone Landed back in the UK from my charity trek on the Great Wall of China last night. Exhausted but had an absolutely amazing time. The group was fantastic and our guide couldn't have done any more to make the trip any better. I have a terrible fear of heights and he was great with me, I achieved more than I ever…
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My China Trip
Hi girls My charity trek to China is looming, I leave two weeks on Thursday...eek!! I am currently training hard 6 days week at the gym as well as my usual classes of zumba and body pump. If someone had told me even 6 months ago that at 50 I could cope with the exercise schedule I have at the moment, I would have laughed…
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Whooo Hoooo!!!!
Weighed in this morning after my two week holiday and ..........lost 2.5lbs!!!!! :o ) That leaves me 6lb away from my initial weight loss goal of 125lbs. Now I need to keep the momentum going. Mandy xxx
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Arrggghhh
Hi Guys I am currently on holiday on the Gulf coast of Florida from the UK. First couple of days I got out for my 3 mile morning power walk, normally I exercise in the gym, I also do zumba and body pump classes. Quite stupidly after my morning walks Sun and Mon I did not stretch after all I only walked. Big mistake my body…
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Help! Really frustrated!
Ok I am stuck on a huge plateau at the moment. Not losing weight, not losing inches. I exercise a lot, 1 hour pilates, 3 hours Body Pump, 3 hours Zumba a week. Exercise burn is between 3000 and 3500 calories/week via my HRM. I am so frustrated. My body fat % is still round 27% and I don't know where I am going wrong, I…
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Charity Trek to the Great Wall of China
Hi Guys I am considering doing a ten day trek to the Great Wall of China with our local radio station in August 2013, raising funds for disadvantaged kids in the area. However, the fundriaisng target for each person is £3,200, its a huge sum and I wonder whether I can can do it! I would love to go, I am 50 next year and…
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Charity Trek to the Great Wall of China
Hi Guys I am considering doing a ten day trek to the Great Wall of China with our local radio station in August 2013, raising funds for disadvantaged kids in the area. However, the fundriaisng target for each person is £3,200, its a huge sum and I wonder whether I can can do it! I would love to go, I am 50 next year and…
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Shaun T Hip Hop Abs
Hi guys I caught this program on TV by chance yesterday, have looked at it online and think maybe I will give a try. I love my zumba class and this sounds like fun....but does it work???? Anyone tried it???? Thanks Mandy x
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Smartphones...advice please
Hi Guys I am due an upgrade on my phone contract and can get a smartphone cheaper than my current contract! So can't choose between Blackberry Torch and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S Anyone got one? What has been your experience with it? Any advice much appreicated. Thanks Mandy xx
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Smartphone help!
Hi Guys I am due an upgrade on my phone contract and can get a smartphone and price plan for less then I am paying now...go figure! However, I am torn between ......the Blackberyy Torch and........the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S. Does anyone have these phones? If so what is your experience with them? Thanks Mandy xx
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Protein Shakes (UK user)
Hi Guys I am struggling to get enough protein into my diet especially straight after my gym workout (30 min journey home) so I was thinking about trying a protein shake. Can anyone recommend a good one please? Reviews appreciated!! Mandy x
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Carbs/Protein/Fat %
Hi Am I able to adjust my % breakdown of carbs/proteins/fat in my food diary? I have discovered I need to be eating 60% carbs, 25% protein and 15% fat to suit my metabolic type. Thanks Mandy xx
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Gait analysis and professionally fitted shoes
Hi I have just come back from having a gait analysis check and getting some new running shoes professionally fitted! Never having done this before I was not sure what to expect but wow I have learned stuff about my gait and feet that I never knew! I have severe nerve damage to my right foot and in constant pain and have…
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Help please non runner to 5K!
Hi Guys I have never been able to run but really would love to learn! Exercise has been non existent in my life over the last few months, hence the reason for joining here! I am intending on joining a new gym on Monday. However, I have seen more than a few recommendations for the couch to 5K system and would love your…
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Trying something new to move the last 7lbs!!
Hi I have been dieting for 3 years and have lost most of the 21lbs I needed to lose, but I am now down to the last 7lbs or so and have been stuck for what seems like forever, so I thought I would sign up here (recommnended by a friend) and try a new approach! My name is Mandy and I am 47 and really would love to be at my…
