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Beginners exercise
I was after some advice on exercise. I have joined the gym and have been going 4 times a week for the past 3 weeks. I do around 40 minutes of cardio - usually crosstraining. I know the advice is to do some strength training but have no idea where to start.
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Should have stayed in bed...........
So far this morning...... I've been stuck in traffic as there are now two sets of temporary traffic lights on the road down to work (I was nearly late... I hate being late). I've made a total fool of myself in front of a colleague that I have a crush on (started a conversation with them and then couldn't actually get to…
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I'm back....again!
Hi everyone, I need to really nuckle down. I have lost about a stone and a half since January but then lost my mojo. I think I have found it again now!! :-) Would love some moral support as have a long way to go with this. Am aiming for a stone by my birthday (22nd July - I know that is probably a lot to ask but it is a…
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Fruit/Herbal tea
I have just discovered rubharb and blackcurrent tea and it is yummy. What's your favourite tea?
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A small NSV
Well today I put on a pair of jeans that I was bought for Christmas and I have only worn once as they looked too tight and gave me a really bad camel toe (blushing).... but today they fit perfectly :-)
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5:2 diet
Ok so after reading a lot about this and the potential health benefits I thought I would give it a go. Today is my first fast day and so far the only calories I have consumed are in a drop of skimmed milk in my coffee first thing this morning. I'm starting to feel slightly hungry now but have a ham salad for lunch at about…
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BMR/TDEE
Ok so I get the principles of this (I think!) so want to double check that I am correct in the following: My BMR is calculated at 1487 My TDEE = 2045 So realistically I should be netting around 1600 to lose weight?
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Does it all balance out at the end of the week?
So I know this might sounds like a silly question but..... Today I have been to the gym and burnt over 600 kcals and have filled out my food diary for what I have eaten and what I plan to eat for the rest of the day. I will be well under my calorie allowance due to my training session. But yesterday I was slightly over, so…
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Beginners 5K training plan
Hi I want to start back running after 18 months off due to an ankle injury. Anybody got any good training plans as my fitness has fallen quite a lot recently so know it will be a big struggle.... any help would be most appreciated!!
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Self sabotage
I am my own worst enemy, as soon as I start doing well and lose weight I then end up doing something stupid and then throw it all away. Usually after 2 or 3 weeks of doing well. I started on 7th Jan and then today my eating has gone completely off key already...... Anyone else do the same?
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Cheap low fat meal ideas
Hi guys.... I am after some recipes or ideas for meals that are friendly to my wallet and my waist line. I eat most things except shellfish or prawns. Any thoughts would be great Thanks
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First week weigh-in
So have just done my first weigh-in and have lost 2lbs. Not brilliant but not too bad considering I have been less than angelic this weekend... let week 2 begin!!
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A big mission
I have just worked out I have over 100 pounds to lose..... I need to try and keep myself motivated in order to acheive my goal. Just thought I would introduce myself and say "hi"!
