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Feeling just a bit proud of myself
:happy: Not sure how to add photos in here but see my profile.. 11 months ago I was pretty much a couch potato... Sunday I completed a triathlon (300metre swim - 9kilometre ride - 3 kilometre run) I completed in 1 hour 10 mins (after choking a bit in the swim and loosing a couple of mins there) I have lost almost 25kgs…
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first blip!
the scales today are not my friend. first gain since i started this 6 weeks ago... and i know there are swings and round abouts, and i know that there are times the body fights back and i know that its only 200g but i still feel devastated this morning.... uurggg ... thanks just needed to whine a little.
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Bit of a giggle...one for the men (and the ladies of those m
Found this on a new website... dont mean to unmotivate anyone but thought it was amusing http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/body-soul/fat-men-enjoy-longer-lasting-sex-scientific-research-show/story-e6frfou0-1225914453080
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Sandwiches are back on the menu in aus
Just thought i would share my latest discovery - and its been around for ever Country split bread!!! its really light and weighs almost nothing so 2 slices is only 110 calories .... YAY i missed sandwiches !!
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to donate blood or not to donate blood
I have just recieved a message from the blood service asking me to donate as I am 0neg and they are short in supply heading into easter ... I am not a great donator tho and i get quite woosy and have feinted before donating, but i try to do it occasionally anyway as i do think its a good thing to do. but am really worried…
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Wednesday weighers?
If your a wednesday weigher (or if your not as well) feel free to add me as a friend ... I am in an australian timezone so wednesday morning is possible tuesday night for some people. Lets share our weekly ups and downs (hopefully a lot more doooooooooooooowns)
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kickarse filling mushroom soup
made this tonight - borrowed from a few recipes and and just simplifed 1 kilo of mushrooms (large feild mushrooms i used but any would do) 2 cups of veg stock 2 cloves of garlic half an onion hand full of parsley 1 tbls of olive oil 2 potatos brown onion and garlic in pan add stock add potato simmer for 3 mins add…
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99!! - small victory but a milestone for me
So i am now under 100kgs and that makes me happy! its a bit of a mental mile stone for me still lots to go but i really think i can do it
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I am not dieting I am treating my self everyday
Saturday morning this morning and i just sat down to a late breakfast of a coffee, glass of blueberry juice, and an omlete made with organic free range eggs, reduced fat feta, spinach and cherry tomatoes.... I doubt anyone could consider that missing out!!... last night for dinner, was a pita bread pizza piled high with…
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any suggestions for feeding my vegetarian friend
in the past when she would come round i would make something like pasta - this is not an option as we are both trying to diet (and she has been doing amazing !!! ) any hints for something that i can make under about 400 calories, thats nice enough to serve all my guests
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How stupid do these people think we are??
Was watching tv and this ad came on for 48 hour rapid detox. and i wondered who would they are aiming their products at .. there is a quote of some suposed customer who says " i heard celebraties are using these ingredients so i knew it would be good" aaargggh ... who would buy a product from these peoples
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recovery
So i have been working out a fair bit and to the point where i am tired and have sore tight muscles the next day sometimes two... any tips from you all on how to recover faster so i dont look like I am a frail old lady when I hold onto the desk to stand up the next day at work?
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Spag Bog!
I really had a craving for spaghetti bolognese tonight and thought it would be well over my calories but managed to make one that was only 500 calories for a reasonably large bowl full andthought i would share I used half a pack of spaghetti (what is recommended for 2 serves but spread it out to 4) I used 400g extra Lean…
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EXTRA SKIN
I have a lot of weight to loose and I am pretty determined to do it so I think its going to come off. but I am really worried about stories I have heard about baggy skin (I am 36 years old and have been overwieight all my life) Are there things I can do at the begining of the journey to help this not be a problem at the…
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Calorie Receipe book
Hi I was wondering if anyone knew of any good cook books that include the calories in the dish? Preferably available in Australia?
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Day 2 - and its HOT in OZ
Ok not sure what to say here but I am Leelu and i live in Western Australian and its hot damn hot today.... this is a bit of a bummer as my exercise plan is to start riding to work its only 5ks each way but there is no shower - maybe january wasnt the smartest idea to start that one ... back to the drawing board. So i am…
