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7lbs from a healthy BMI please cheer me on to lose it by next weekend
It has been a long up and down journey of 2 years for me since I decided by 30 years old I would be a size UK12(USA8)! I said this to myself whilst wearing a pair of size UK22 trousers and the scales just touching that 200lbs point. Not just overweight but way into the obese zone. So far have lost just over 30lbs in small…
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Accuracy of calorie count on stationary bike with pulse monitor
To ease myself into exercise in a comfortable environment got a stationary bike, it has metal parts on the handles to measure pulse and calorie burn. I cycled for 26minutes at a pace that meant I didn't have to stop, so intervals of high intensity and periods of going slower, I also changed the resistance gradually down.…
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Introduction Post
Hey everyone please post the following intro information, but feel free to miss out anything you are shy about ^_^ Name: Location: Starting Weight: Goal in 1month: Goal in 6months: Final Goal: Why do you use my fitness pal?: What kind of gyaru fashion is your favourite? Do you follow any specific diets, how is it working…
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size to buy clothes in Japan
Sorry for joining the group under false pretences. I am really hoping someone here can help me :3 I don't actually live in Japan yet, but will be from 2015 (Taking time to save up, get a TEFL & lose weight first) I was just wondering approx what size I will have to slim to in order to be able to buy clothes cheaply in…
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Is your backfat really migrated breast tissue?
The areas on your back that stand out, you may call them backfat but did you know it could actually just be your breast tissue that migrated from wearing umcomfy/not great fitting bras? Also its easy to move it back! See here for photos http://cupsandmeasures.wordpress.com/2011/08/28/from-a-30a-to-a-28d-without-surgery/…
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Excellent graphs on the problem of modern food
Really good article, I was aware of most of it already but it makes things really clear for helping to explain to those new to the 'lofat diet' myth http://www.businessinsider.com/whats-wrong-with-the-modern-diet-charts-2014-2
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Mid Carb - helpful or pointless
Is there any benefit or down side to mid carb diet in relation to normal-high carb diet if the calories are the same? I know LOW carb is best, but if given a scenario that isn't feasible right now am I better to try cut carbs a bit or stay as I was? I have been reading lots on keto and low carb and it sounds great, but…
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Help with my body fat analyser
I got an electric body fat analyser, but I am really confused at the results. I had a scales one but it didn't work unless your feet were really well moisturised (read:a bit wet as I have dry cracked feet) and I thought a handheld one would be better I got a handheld electrical resistance body fat analyser. It says I am…
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Weight/ Strength training at home
Anyone got any videos/guides to show what strength training exercises I can do at home with only handweight dumbells? Bit of background, I am 26f, 38% bodyfat, always been a yo-yo dieting lazy IT nerd, tried 30DS failed after 3days and gave it up! Took hold of my life and decided to start researching dieting properly -…
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Dipping my tow in the water..
Hi Everyone, I am really new to the idea of low carb and want to try it out, but more ease myself in if that makes sense, as not sure how I will manage to cut my carbs so low so quickly. Plus I have food in house to use up, food habits to change etc. I wondered if there is any merit/downside to cutting down gradually or…
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Help - Quick way to burn 100 calories in my break
Working the night shift, bought sugar energy drink by accident instead of sugar free! Need to burn it off in my lunch Its gonna be around 3am for 30mins or so and I will be locked in a building There is a large common room I can sneak off to do sit ups, squats kinda thing but nothing like jumping, running that will make…
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What to do with weights
I have bought 2x 1.5kg weights and also a 'shake weight' (was on sale haha) No idea what to do with them, everyone keeps telling me technique is most important or I can injure myself so I am now cautious to use them until I have seen some stuff on how. Ideally wanting chest/abs/back strength training, arms can't harm…
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chocolate bar with no sugar..get in
I somehow don't trust half the foods in the database.. It says my Galaxy - Galaxy Smooth Milk Chocolate Bar, 13.8 g has 0 sugar... hoping the calorie count part is accurate O_O
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Wii games and recommend Heart Rate Monitor
I have blown my calories well and truey today so am going to go home after work and set up my wii again. I have a few different dance games and want to know what the best way of measuring how much I burn is? I am 26, weigh 195lbs, around 5'7 in height and I think my resting heart rate is around 75 (based off this funny…
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Sick of the 'Just join a gym' comments
Set the scene, today at work all the guys are discussing what takeout to order today and ask me. I say I cant I am doing a calorie count diet and have some food in the kitchen downstairs Queue an argument I never asked for and leads into me just having to defend myself then everyone going off in a huff! 'Why don't you just…
