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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction - recovery?
I've had a real problem with my back over the past week, which seems to be sacroiliac joint dysfunction (right side). I still cannot lie on my right, but its settling down now to a dull ache unless I do something stupid (like move quickly) - ibuprofen and paracetemol alternating seems to be helping control it now (at first…
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Best fitness tracker for "other" (not just steps)
Hi all. I'm thinking about investing (a small amount!) in a fitness tracker to get a more accurate idea of my calories expended, but most of the ones I've seen seem to only log steps - I know I burn more in a zumba class than I would in the same time walking round the shopping centre! I don't want to spend too much (under…
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What to do when you reach your goal
I'm almost halfway to my target - and I'm slightly scared what to do when I reach it! I don't want to fall back into bad ways (but I am going on vacation in July - that's definitely going to be a challenge!). I was planning on switching to maintenance and continuing to log until September - should I do it for longer? I can…
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Anyone else loving Fitsteps?
Or even heard of it? Its a dance/exercise class based on ballroom steps designed by two of the Strictly dancers (Natalie and Ian), but although I have a class near me I can't find anyone else who'se even heard of it! Any other Fitsteppers out there?
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Calorie burn for FitSteps?
Hi all my Zumba teacher is starting a new FitSteps class later this month - apparently its devised by 2 of the Strictly dancers, based on ballroom/latin steps but done in lines rather than with a partner. She gave us a sampler at our Christmas party class, and its definitely less energetic that Zumba, but does anyone have…
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Nearly GW - bikini or one piece?
OK so here's where I started (well, one month in) with apologies to anyone eating while looking at this I'm going on vacation in little over a week, and I have a choice of bikini or 2-piece that fit (NB I don't swim, just go for the "beached whale round the edge" look) What is going to scare small children the least? We're…
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Zumba question
I'm supposed to be starting Zumba with my firend (either tonight or next Monday) - how many calories should I be logging for an hour class? And does anyone have any tips? Thanks!
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Using up Branston pickle?
I accidentally bought the "wrong" Branston - I normally get the squeezy one with tiny chunks and use it to "stick" my sandwiches together, but I bought a jar of original instead. Its too chunky to "spread", and actually the big lumps gross me out :ohwell: Does anyone have a good recipe using up this pickle? I sort of feel…
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What DVD shall I buy next?
Ok, so i've been swearing by Rosemary Conley for the past six months (and years before!) and I still think they're the best, but I've pretty much got all of them (plus a compilation of "best bits" of the ones I don't have) so where next? I was having a browse on Amazon and was quite taken by the thought of the Ministry of…
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How will you commemorate your success?
I was thinking about this following the thread on what to do with "fat" clothes. When i reach my goal weight I'm going to do a photo sesssion with me wearing fat clothes and new thin clothes and do a scrapbook page (I don't think I'll include my monthly bikini shots as they are UGLY even thin:sad: ) I might also go out for…
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Old job to new job - spot the difference
Ok so I'm one year exactly into my new job - don't even go to why I left the old one after 23 years building a career. Enough to say I'm much happier, and after almost 5 months on here much thinner! My bikin shots whould still mkae strong men vomit with my late-40s, post 2 kids and one c-section flabby belly, but as long…
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Best shoes for Zumba?
I know everyone is different, but I'm really interested in what you all wear for Zumba and what you would prefer! I'm currently using an oldish pair of New Balance all terrain trainers - I was finding them slightly slippery in certain wet conditions so I thought they would do the job! However, I think i could do with a…
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Adding weights to cardio?
Hi all! I've just got myself some wrist weights for my toning (because I was fed up with the water bottles AND they were half price - live a bargain!) but I have a couple of questions: I log toning (curls, crunches etc.) as "calisthenics - light to moderate effort" - does adding the weights push it to vigorous? (I do the…
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Anyone tried Zumba 2 (Wii)?
OK I'm doing my second Zumba class tonight (I love it - especially the number of calories it burns!!) and wondered if anyone had the Zumba Wii game. I quite fancy it, as a change from aerobic/toning DVDs but my main concerns are 1) is it as easy to follow as someone jumping about in front? 2) how easy is it to set routines…
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What to do on holiday....
We're going to go away for a few days as a family for the Easter break and I don't want to undo all my hard wok. Equally, I don't want to spoil the holiday for everyone by refusing to eat in nice places or picking at a salad looking grumpy while everyone else is tucking into something yummy.:grumble: . And I firmly believe…
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What to do with dried soup mix?
Mu husband succumbed to a bargain offer on French onion soup - five packets which make enough for 4 people. But we're not fond of onion soup:noway: What can I do with this? Any casserole/slow cooker recipes etc? NB for our transatlntic MFPers this is not the same as Lipton soup mix as far as I know, this is werhe you add…
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Crunchy knees!
Whenever I do squats or lunges my knees cruch like someone attacking bubble wrap. I also ge a click in my hip/spine when doing a left leg raise (lifted in front, knee bend). Any ideas how I can stop these? Or am I just an old boiler who has to accept everything is a bit crumbly?:wink: Losing weight has helped reduce…
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Fitness aids that work
We're constantly bombarded with "magic" fitness aids - I remember my mum having one of those wheels with a handle each side in the 70s, my husband was convinced an "abdominator" would give him a six-apck (actually we just used to hang towels on it!). But some do work - I swear by work-out DVDs (I explained to my sister you…
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Inspiration for dinner?
I've got some chicken breasts (uncooked), pasta and onion to cook for dinner tonight. Any inspiration? I was thinking of oven baking the chicken and onions then mixing with the pasta with some creme fraiche (1/2 fat) and mustard. What ideas do you have?
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Adding weights?
My current fitness regime is lots of short bursts (20 mins) of low impact aerobics/toning interspersed with brisk walks. I can't do anything high impact due to knee and hip problems - my knees crunch like bubble wrap as it is! Lots of these threads talk about adding weight lifting (though my legs are doing a lot just…
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What are the other two foods not to eat?
Ok, a couple of times I've tried to watch that "5 foods not to eat to lose belly fat" (yes, I know its a promotion for a tool like this - except you pay for it:noway: ) and got bored/busy before the final two! Has anyone persevered to the end?
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Giving popcorn flavour without calories?
I've got an air-popper (you know, you put the kernals in and they come out as popcorn!) but I find after a couple of mouthfuls I'm just bored with eating it. Good in a way, but if I've specially mad a healthy snack I'd like to eat it!:bigsmile: Anyone have any ideas for adding flavour (savoury preferred) without piling on…
