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Short and sweet
I will keep this short and sweet. 1 year ago, a little over 13 stone Now I am 8 stone 9 lbs Oh and you'll be glad to hear that I still love my food!
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Shoe advice
Good afternoon everyone! I cant seem to find a recent thread re this. Apologies in advance if there is. I am currently still lifting in my Nike running trainers but the heavier im lifting, im noticing more and more how unsuitable they are!! lol As much as I would love a pair of Nike Ramaleous2 I cant justify spending £120…
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Advice please :)
Afternoon all! I knew this would happen so I'm too bothered and I'm not letting it get to me but I don't understand fully why it happens so hoping someone could explain. I've been on MFP for the last 13 weeks and have lost 21lb, consistently losing 'weight' every week. I started lifting 2.5 weeks ago (I know not long) but…
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Could literally watch
Mark rippetoes coaching videos for hours! Absolutely fascinating! That is all :)
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Hello!!
Hello, I'm new here! Not doing stronglifts 5x5 yet as I have just employed a personal trainer for 2x sessions a week for 5 weeks to get me started. But plan to start as soon as my sessions finish. I'm new to lifting, but my personal trainer who is also a lifter says I learn very quickly and already have great form. a few…
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Sweet potatoe
Im having sweet potatoe tonight. I usually either just have it mashed, roasted or chipped. I have recently made a s/potatoe and spinach bake which was lovely. Do you have any other tasty ideas?
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Hello!
Hello everyone! Been on MFP for a month now but have just come across this group! I'm in Gloucestershire. Female. 5ft4. Starting weight 170lb, currently 161, goal is 140.
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Thank you
So I'm no where near done but just wanted to say thank you to helloitsdan for the in place of a road map thread! I started this journey on 8th Feb and in 4 weeks in I've lost 9lb. I'm 5ft4 started off as 170 now I'm 161. I'm consuming 1600-1700 calories a day and exercising 2-3 times a week. My exercise is already included…
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Failed today
Really failed at the gym today, might aswell have not gone!! So annoyed with myself! Had a real awful day at work today (putting it mildly) and thought the gym would help me de-stress.... Nope! Couldn't snap out of it!
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Frustrated today!
So had a pt session at the gym today. Specifically asked to work on upper body with free weights. I was so embarrassed and frustrated! I have no upper body strength at all! Lower half is great but upper...shocking! Little demotivating but then again has motivated me to improve! Frustrated me as I give 110% in everything I…
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Is calorie counting sufficient?
Is watching my calorie intake enough to lose a significant amount of weight or should I be concentrating on my macros too? Im already conscious of having enough protein, but I dont pay too much attention to carb and fat ratio. Im eating pretty clean
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Push ups
So I did an army fit camp class today just to throw my body out of sorts from my usual work out and I am awful at push-ups!!! I struggle with 1!! Lower half of my body is strong but upper is shocking. So I thought I would start doing a few a day and increase gradually. Any advice? Should I start with full on push up or…
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Advice/opinions on protein shakes please
2 years ago when I was due to get married, I was hitting the gym 4-5 times a week and 'thought' that protein shakes would help me. I was taking Maxitone's Sculptress protein shakes but what really put me off them (maybe i was having too many) was that they made me feel sick, that 'backing up' feeling. Now back at the gym,…
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Not all men I know but...
Why do some men think its funny to see a girl squat and leg press?
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Hi, would someone mind
Having a look at my food diary? Im staying well within my calorie range and i dont want to be governed by certain foods at certain times as this is a lifestyle change rather than a diet for me but i would appreciate some pointers if i can improve on anything. Please excuse the fact that little water consumption is added. I…
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Help please
Hi, I've read the very helpful thread by hiitsdan 'in place of a road map' I was just wondering if someone wouldn't mind checking whether my calories in take is correct... I'm female 5ft4 166lbs 37.1% body fat Exercise 3 times a week 38" chest 42" hips 34" waist 13.5" neck I'm consuming 1700 cals Goal weight to start…
