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standing at work / weekend work retail
http://www.juststand.org/tabid/637/language/en-US/default.aspx I used my weight to calculate how many calories I burn standing/working in a retail environment.. I logged 7 hours and it came up with over 700 calories burnt. Does this seem likely?! It seems lot just for standing around at work.. I have set my activity levels…
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One for the ladies (TOM)
Hey girls, Quick question.. I am on micronor and haven't had that TOM in well months .. But I still get bloating and pmt?! I only ask if anyone experienced this because its either that or I am putting on weight on my tummy rapidly :-( getting me down it seems like bloat but I don't think it's caused by food Confused?…
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Effect of sugar and saturated fats on weight loss
I am just wondering the effect of sugar, saturated fat and fat in general on weight loss and maintenance.. Everything is said to be based on calories consumed and calories burnt.. Burn more then you consume you lose weight right? That being said.. How does going over macros such as these effect weight if still under or on…
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three week goal.. advice needed
So I have 3 weeks monday until my holiday in spain.. I am happy with my weight loss and the number on the scales BUT I would love a nice lean physique.. Any advice on the work outs and routines I could do to get as close to this in 3 weeks as possible.. I want a toned tum and bum.. I hate squats btw because of a trapped…
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Maintenance, feel fat and bloating.. Confused
Since I've been maintaining my current weight (around a week or two) I have felt huge! I am not eating tonnes more calories then I was with losing but my tummy is just constantly bloated looking! I am still eating healthy, all the food I did whilst losing just more of this and that to get the calorie intake up.. It's…
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Maintanance Scrap extra macros??
I cannot lose anymore weight I have recently changed my goal to maintain which brings me to 1530 calories from 1200.. I am happy with the way I am and the weight I am I just need to tone up now. However when i was on a diet I was tracking: Cals, carbs, fibre, sodium, fat, sat fat and surgar.. Shall I scrap these extra…
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maintanance.. scrapping extra macros *
Previous posted in wrong place: I cannot lose anymore weight I have recently changed my goal to maintain which brings me to 1530 calories from 1200.. I am happy with the way I am and the weight I am I just need to tone up now. However when i was on a diet I was tracking: Cals, carbs, fibre, sodium, fat, sat fat and…
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pretty please a cheesecake recipe
So yes cheesecake is my most fave pudding ever in the last 4-5 months I have had one naughty chocolate slice of cheesecake as a treat a and a slice of key lime pie on valentines!! Both were amazing I like new york style best.. oh a buttery biscuit base with a creamy filling.. making myself hungry lol I am trying to find a…
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Gluten sensitivity?
So even when I lose weight I noticed after eating my fave foods like pasta and bread I would get so bloated that by the end of the day I looked pregnant. I considered I maybe sensitive to gluten so for the last monthish I have substituted bread and pasta for gluten free alternatives. I deffo have felt a million times…
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Protein bars and powders?
So I see a lot of people eating, drinking and cooking with them.. I was always under the idea that they are to bulk you up and make you massive body builders.. As dumb as it sounds .. I was wondering the benefits? I need to start maintenance, tone up a bit etc.. Does It make you gain?
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Will sugar make you gain weight even in calorie deficit
I just am craving chocolate so bad but if I have some i feel so guilty, like all my hard work is going to be ruined!! If my calorie is still as a deficit consuming around 1200 will a bit of chocolate here and there ruin what I have achieved so far?
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Bit concearned after squats
So I have been doing squats for about a month I was doing 3 sets of 20 reps a time.. I was wondering if anyone has ever experienced this or if I have over worked a muscle. So the other day I had a numb patch on my thigh only small and when I did my evening squats I felt it get worse so feel like its linked to the way Im…
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Bit concearned after squats
Moved .. posted in wrong place
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How to maintain?
I have reached my goal weight of 112 lbs (I am 5ft4) but have no idea how to maintain the biggest thing is I dont want to put anything back on. This seems the hardest part I have been eaten extra treats here and there and felt I had been eating so bad but I have dropped to 111 lbs... just need tips really how to maintain…
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Any pear success stories and pics?
Hey I am a 5ft 4 pear and would love to see some motivational success stories or pictures :)
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Lower abdomen toning
Hey guys, I Currently do: 3 sets of 20 squats for my bum and legs 3 sets of 20 crunches for my upper abdomen And run 30 mins 3 times a week training for a 5k What is the best exercise to shrink my lower abdomen? This seems to be a problem area for me :-(
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Calories. Sugar
So if I am coming in under my calorie goal but my sugar is over will I put on weight? I try to maintain my sugar but on a bad day it can go minus by like 30! I don't want to ruin all my hard work because of a hot chocolate :-( .. I find sugar to be the hardest thing to stay under and I hate the site of those little red…
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Training for a run?
My house mate and I are training for a 5k run. Neither of us have ran in the past and struggle lol. We are going this couch potato to 5k runner at the moment which consists of alternate walking and running three times a week. The time in which we run and walk increases each week getting harder to motivate you to run for…
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Low cal, low fat and low cost recipes needed :)
Hey guys, I am a student living in a student house and my meals are lacking. I am getting sooooo bored of the same thing and would appreciate any low cost low cal meal ideas if people could pretty please share :) I only manage to work part time so money is tight. ThankYouuuu
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Pasta for dinner..
Does anyone else find that of they have a pasta dish for dinner, evening meal. They wake up looking bigger than usual; possibly bloated? I have found this a few times and if so does anyone know of any remedies or substitutes as I loooove pasta :-) x
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Hey short guys And pears
I am relatively new to this site and want to find friends to motivate me be it short people, pear people... all friends are welcome I am a short pear and even small amounts of weight show eaisily on me :-( I am Also bottom heavy which can really suck. So anyone who thinks they could Help motivate me please add :-)
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Here goes!
So I am finally fed up of 'I will start tomorrow' giving me an excuse to binge eat snacks throughout the day. Here goes!! My boyfriend says that I have said it all before and to prove him wrong! but this site has made things easy and given me motivation to get going.. Good Luck me and any other beginners x