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Lighter Life - Friend needs help
Hey guys, If you've seen my profile/food diary you'll know this isn't a 'I say friend but mean me' question... A good friend of mine has recently gone on the Lighter Life diet - 600kcal A DAY in packets and shakes. She's stuck to it, and fair play, she looks a lot better for it. BUT, I spoke with her partner today (another…
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Just before I finish work... Who would win in a fight
MFP, or CalorieCounter.com?
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Facebook
Have any of you crossed the boarder with a fellow MFP buddy?
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Deep breath... OK. Progress THUS FAR.
I said I wasn't going to do this, and I am quite nervous about posting it, but looking at it, I can see a difference. I'm not done yet, but I am proud of my progress so far. Lost 25lbs - put on a few recently, but I know that's not fat as I've been doing more strength training recently. The 'after' was about a month ago so…
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Lifting bars
Looking at either a straight bar or a curl bar to put my weights on - Is it better to get a curl bar? Why so?
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Gym Equipment
Admit it - How much 'fitness' equipment have you bought to use at home? What did you buy? Most importantly, do you use it?! I bought an ab cage to help me get back into crunches which is gathering dust. I also bought some dumbbells, but I use those most days and am currently looking at a curl bar to use all the weights at…
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Insanity drop outs
Are there any willing to admit they quit? What were your reasons? What did you do instead?
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Ab toner belts
Surprised I haven't seen any topics about these recently. What are your personal experiences? I actually do have one, and will put it on for 30 mins sometimes. Not a religious every day user, but a good few times a week. Now, I'm not silly enough to think they could ever give anyone washboard abs, or magically burn…
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Junk food - How often, and how much?
Hey all, Hope you all had a lovely weekend? I got to spend a rare day with my partner yesterday, so we went for a walk and ended up in a cute pub with an amazing beer garden and even better burgers. Had an awesome day drinking, and I'm not going to say that I regret it because it was lovely. Anyway... The burger/meal at…
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Predicted, but annoyed by it.
Finally got to that stage where weight loss stops and a few pounds creep back on. Trying not to stress about the scale because I'm losing inches and parts of me are feeling more solid by the day, but, boy is it horrible when the scales go back up :(
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Does anyone's partner have a problem with your weight loss?
I'm not having 'problems' or arguments over my weight loss/diet/working out with my partner, but she's definitely adverse to talking about it. We originally started going to the gym together, in fact, it was her idea. Due to really, really long hours at work, she's stopped going, and doesn't really go out of her way to eat…
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155lbs / 11 stone / 70kg girls...
Could anyone be kind enough to post your pics at this weight? I'm really struggling to see my own progress and compare myself to others right now, and it'd be awesome to get a benchmark for how good you're all looking at this weight.
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I just feel, eurghhh
Having one of those days today (I think I know why), but I just caught my reflection and usually I'm quite happy, but today I'm just wondering 'why am I bothering?'. With that in mind, I have bought some new workout clothes that are my new size, and 'treated' myself to the Insanity DVD's, with the hope that in 2(.5) months…
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Insanity
Hey all, I have a bit more free time at work on a Friday so I just started Googling around Insanity. Can anyone give me a quick pros/cons blast? Thanks guys.
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FFS
So, this weekend I knew I was going to bump into a bunch of people I haven't seen for months, and, in all honesty, a small crowd of people I don't particularly like. This date has been in my diary as a benchmark and I managed to lose the amount of weight I wanted, so going into this weekend I was super confident. Upon…
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Chocolate protein shakes
Hi guys, Struggling with the taste of my PhD Belgian Chocolate flavour protein shake, and, obviously, I have a lot of it to get through. What would you guys recommend to improve the taste? Currently using one scoop with an added scoop of wheatgrass (I've never minded/noticed the flavour of this before) and ice cold water,…
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This weekend
It's Pride this weekend in Birmingham. Starting, well, tonight as soon as I finish work. This means: Beer. Burgers. Chips. Beer. Shots. More junk food. It's going to be a three day junk-fest, and there's nothing I can do to stop it. I'm not sure if I will be bothered to walk around logging it all weekend too! Shall I just…
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Success!
As it's coming up to Pride weekend this weekend, I'm going to be seeing a lot of people I haven't seen in months. Last night, I bumped into two of those people, walking on the opposite side of the road to me. I had to punch the air when one of them had to cross the road, shouting "Holy f*cking Christ, you are thin!" -…
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Protein shake 'shakers'
Versus a regular water bottle. Is there really a lot of difference in how the powder gets mixed?
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Well hello
Hi All, I've been popping my head up now and then in the forum. I've got about 9-10lbs left to go before I consider my troublesome weight to be gone, a good few weeks left on here should do it! I like people popping up on my newsfeed, so feel free to add me!
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Skinny fat?
Hi all, So, I've been getting some really positive comments from people lately, who have just started noticing my weight loss. It's all lovely, and I can see by the clothes I'm getting back into (and those that are now beyond too big for me, when they used to be small). Thing is, I don't actually FEEL any different! I…
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Parmesan Paprika Chicken
Any little ways to healthy up this dish?
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Hmm, ideas needed
Hi all, I have some smoked mackerel in the fridge at work, which I love. I also have a craving for some flat bread. What else can I put in it that will taste good? I have an hour until my lunch break...
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Boredom Eating
Argh, I am having a slow day at work and, although it's healthy things, I can't stop eating! I'm eating lots of protein so I'm not actually hungry, but, argh, not the best solution!!
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Eating back exercise calories
Hi all, Bit tricky. I want to start eating my exercise calories back, but I work out after work, and eat before I go to the gym. I know I need to start eating more, but I don't know where to fit it in. I can't guarantee I'll burn the same amount of calories at the gym each time I go, I can't even 100% guarantee that I'll…
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Stress Eating
Hi All, So I'm having 'one of those days' and when it hit lunch time, my initial thought was 'F**k it, I'm having something terrible for lunch to make me feel better.' I actually didn't, and sat down to my usual healthy foods, but when I put the first fork to my mouth... I didn't want any of that. Just curious to know who…
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Going over on certain things
Hi All, Does anyone else struggle to fit their calories AND nutrition goals? For example, I know I've gone over on sugar by '-18' today, and I've already added what I plan to eat when I get in, and that's taken me over my sodium for the day. What number would it have to hit for you to consider it a badly planned day? For…
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Weights
Hey, What's a good starting weight for someone who is just starting out? My very first workout was figuring out a few exercises with just 3kg, but the next day I was on 8kg. This is comfortable, but gets hard after 10-12 reps. Anyone got any advice, please?
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Sit ups question
Hi All, Similar to my question this morning about weight training and seeing a difference on your arms. In your experience, when did you personally feel a difference from doing sit ups every day? Don't worry, I'm not one of those people who thinks 30 a day will get be a ripped washboard stomach, just wondering how it…
