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New friends needed
Hi all, I started my journey on MFP at the beginning of February this year and I have lost approximately 11kg/24lbs so far. I’ve just come back from a month long break from logging to find that my friends are dropping like flies… So I could do with some new friends, in particular from users out there who like to actively…
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Any UK-based slimming brides out there?
Hello everyone – hope you’re all having a good weekend. I was wondering how many UK brides to be we have in the forums and whether any of you would like to have some kind of weekly weight-in to support each other? My big day is not until 2014 but it gives me so much motivation to carry on!! I live in Leeds and have about…
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Plateau - advice?
After losing about 14lbs since the beginning of January, it looks like the much dreaded plateau has now set in and I have been stuck at 167lbs for over 2 weeks (I am 5’4’’). Measurements haven’t changed either. Just to give you a bit of background info, I currently eat around 1400 calories and, because I work from home, I…
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Puzzled
Apologies for the little rant but I am curious to hear your thoughts on something I keep seeing over and over again on the forums. A huge number of people keep posting "I struggle to eat 1200 calories per day". Now, while I can perhaps understand those people who mean "net calories" and burn a hell of a lot with exercise…
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Advice on calorie deficit
Hi everyone, Just a quick question regarding the daily calorie deficit. MFP recommends I stick to 1200 calories of food daily in order to lose an average of 1 1/2 lbs per week. If I burn more calories through exercise, is it always recommended to balance them out with more food or only do that if/when I feel hungry? If you…
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Hello from the UK, looking for like-minded friends
Hello everyone! I’ve been using MFP for almost 2 weeks and, despite falling off the wagon at the weekend, it has most definitely helped me stick to my daily goal. With at least 28lbs to lose, my journey isn’t going to be a quick one so I’m looking for new friends for support and mutual encouragement. In particular, I’d…
