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100 days & 30Lbs 1/2 way celebration
So im having my first success story, i love reading them so i thought i would share mine. Age 27 Height 6ft SW 275, CW 245 GW 215 Like most people im on my 3 or 4th attempt on MFP, i think my first was back in 2013. this time ive not done any thing strange or anything extreme, ive planned what i was going to eat and then…
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Top Tips for getting new friends
Ive decided i need more support and to see how everyone is doing more regularly I see there are lots of posts asking people to comment for friends, but what is the best way to find new friends on here? Any advice is always helpful.
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Goal Setting: how , when and why
im after some general help and advice. I am really struggling to set any goals. not just in terms of weight but also training. ive recently given up rugby (for about the 3rd time) so i dont have anything to train for. i have set a few weight loss goals, some short and long term and they've made me feel a quite motivated.…
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Dont only introduce -- Re-introduce
I See quite a lot of new people on the forums daily and that is brilliant. those people feel free to add me, there is however another group, the ones that have been on a while but have maybe lost their enthusiasm or have slipped up Please , add me as well. Lets make this environment more welcome for those people who not…
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Overcoming a slow work day
Good day, its the first day back for me at work, and like many other people (i hope) my job can be very slow from time to time. how do you people bide your time at work? and refrain from eating your lunch at 10am? i need some way to distract myself from googling 1. fad diets, 2. new gym routines 3. constantly thinking…
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not new but need to start again *looking for new friends for motivation*
i have been a member of MFP for nearly 3 years now, my most consistent logging was about 20 days so ive never really given it the full commitment. Over the 3 years ive lost 2 stone and 7lbs but then regained that plus another 2 stone. im now at a record personal weight (in the wrong direction) im looking for new friends to…
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Finally got my calories right
Good day MFP'ers. anyone who's tried any diet will understand my post. anyone whos got it right first time probably wont Like many others ive never believed in eating more to lose weight. so ive given both a go the difference is only 500 calores.. but thats such a difference to most.. almost an extra meal cycle 1: low carb…
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British research into Diets
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29031985 interestingly enough, a year long study only showed that whcih ever diet you can stick to will work for you. nothing ground breaking really, but its nice to see a study to show that no one diet is right.
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Continuing friends hunt
ive made some great accomplices in the mad world of MFP this last fortnight, would love some more. those who log regularly and like to use the site for all its glory. please feel free to add me or comment and i will add you. lets help each other. looking forward to hearing from you Tim
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Not New but reborn and looking for friends
Hi All, ive been on MFP since may 2013, i didnt really use it properly though, i only logged on days i thought id eaten right and skipped those days i thought would be bad. cut a long story short ive lost the same 15 pounds 5 times now which is silly. i Now feel more motivated then ever and im looking for more friends who…
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I have to give up Rugby
I play rugby quite regularly, the whole purpose of ever managing my weight was to be involved in the sport. most people arent that keen on beinng above 200lbs and fit but its all part of the game. now fast forward and i have to stop playing due to a knee injury, ill spare you the details but its defintiley game over. im…
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Starvation mode and muscle growth - 2 most common excuses
Starvation Mode: Is It A Myth? Is It Real? Is Your Body In It Right Now? Let me guess. You want to lose weight, right? If so, then you have something in common with the majority of the population. Most of them want to lose weight, too. But if you’re here to learn about starvation mode, then I can assume there’s something…
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huge weight gains
Does anyone know the real highest number that you can gain or hold through water retention? ive put on 14lbs in a fortnight. i only weigh myself fortnightly because otherwise i get too obsessive with the scales, i really cant believe i can put on that much weight? anyone shed any light on the situation
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school diet
just thought id share a bit of a result, im always trying various diets as such, even though i know full well that the sustainable choices are the better ones. i would regularly think if i could just lose 30lbs in 6 weeks then i dont need to diet anymore, the result being that ive been a seasoned yo-yo dieter for quite a…
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staying motivated
im just curious if anyone has a top tip for styaing motivated or commited? i think ive now lost the same 10kg about 6 times once i drop the first bit of weight i lose interest and just go backwards badly, then when my clothes get tight again im back to square 1. if you could give 1 tip or secret for motivation to stay the…
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Such conflicting/ misleading information
I think we as an anonymous group need to help each other out a little more, we provide such subjective , conflicting and scientificaly inaccurate information , no wonder its hard for newbies to feel confident and guided. eat more to lose weight? my first thorn in the rose bush, we say to people dont eat less then 1200…
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HELP- i need the wisdom of the masses
I have a it of a situation, un diet related but equallya s important. this friday im going on the all important third date. but i have a problem with what to do. 1st date we were both being quite lazy so we grabbed some food and watched a couple of movies at mine, 2nd date, was really exciting, i took her to a comedy night…
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hit a bit of a plateu
morning everyone, i have now hit the dreaded plateu, ive had good weight loss since i started, my life has always been pretty busy and fortunately full of exercise, it only took adjusting my diet to trigger the wieght loss, but now i seem to have stalled, my weight is really settled as even wehn i have a bad day i dont…
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Constant Pain
just a shot in the dark, has anyone on here had any success with the treatment of Osgood Schlatters disease? any reading i can find only really refers to the condition in children and it shouldnt be a problem in adult hood. any time ive been to my GP, there refer me to a physio, that doesnt help, i go back to my GP and…
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2 stone down, 2 too go HALF WAY
Ive finally made it half way to my goal weight, its only taken 4 months, ive really enjoyed the 4 months though, ive completed nearly 300 miles in running and i now look forward to running every day. i have uploaded my most recent picture so you can see the difference, its on my profile which is publically accesible, i…
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amazing chicken lasagne
8 lasagne sheets 400 grams chicken breast meat only ratatouille - either home made or tinned, i use tinned, 3x 500gram tins 200 grams cheddar 50 grams flour 250ml milk Method: heat milk and intermittently add flour to thicken, (bechamel sauce) mix uncooked chicken and ratatouille place a layer of the ratatouille/chicken…
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Success so Far
Just thought i would detail my current success, especially as its put a bounce in my step so far. I started on MFP with a goal of losing 24kg As of this week i have succesfully lost and maintained a loss of 8kg Seeing as im a 3rd of the way through, i may as well, celebrate it. its only take 2 months in total. I took…
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unbelievable weight changes.
I am really confused about the way my weight changes through the course of the week, i know not everyone records daily but its the only way i can feel like im keeping tabs. last week my weight was monday 100.3kg Tuesday 107.1kg wednesday 103 kg (the day i record on here each week) thursday 108.8kg friday 105kg saturday…
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pre workout
anyone know of any good pre-workout supplements that dont make your ears and skin itch/tingle?
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I HAVE AN IDEA
Should i invent a lock that can only be opened by a HRM, this lock could be used to secure all food away in your house, then , you have to have burned some calorie in order to get food? maybe more vending machine style then cupboard? that way, each work out would allow you to access something from the machine, No calories…
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Literally cant understand what more i can do
Just a little frustrated with the results/ lack of results, my exercise regime is pretty busy, Mon 07:00 Gym- upper body 1hr- 12-1230 cardio tuesday 07:00 Gym- legs 1hr- 12-1230 cardio 1700-1800 5aside football, 1930-2100 rugby training wednesday 07:00 Gym- upper body 1hr 12-1230 cardio 19:00-20:00 in2touch rugby thursday…
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Eat more to lose
just a point of discussion as there are several schools of thought on the matter, if you need to eat more to lose weight, explain Gastric band surgery to me ? Yours Science
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calories burned
im pretty certain that mfp hasnt got a clue on calories burned for exercise, apparently today ive burned 2,500.... so i cant eat 3,900 with my goal added on... not sure that could be true...
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Do you know your end Date??
I notice the majority of people have a ticker on their profiles which show there aims or track there progress. Have any of you planned your end date? i have looked at how much weight i want to lose, i know how much weight i should lose a week based on my deficit, then i worked out the total number of weeks. ive now put a…
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bikini/underwear
MFP is doing us all a favour by encouraging the female dieters to take photos in bikins not only can we get support from these wonderful people but we get to have a lovely bit of eye candy in the mean time :) of course anyone can feel free to add me as per normal, always welcome new friends (bikini or not)
