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Not a success story.
10 years ago I embarked on a journey to lose 5kg, from 55 to 50, which at 5’1” is my most comfortable weight. 10 years on I weigh 65kg, I’m more unhealthy than ever, and feel like a total failure. This image is basically my life. Ups and downs. But, I am not giving up. I will give it another try. Because you only fail if…
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Why?
I’m not entirely sure why I’m writing this - maybe there is someone out there who will understand - and help me understand. I’ve been struggling with my weight for the last decade - going from 10lbs overweight to 40lbs overweight. I’m either all out obsessed with what I do (nothing that isn’t organic will make it past…
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Increasing your metabolism
Thats an interesting article from Runners World that I thought I'd share :) http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304--7753-0,00.html Can You Really Boost Your Metabolism? Burn calories--even while you sleep!--with a little strength training. Sounds great. But does it work? Let me say right up front that I'm a…
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Have I got an eating disorder?
Hi all I have just taken a eating diorder test only because it popped out on eatingwell.com website, and the results have shoked me. It says I most likely have an eating disorder and need to seek help immediately. I then followed onto national eating disorders website, and took a screening test, and it came out that I most…
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New tattoo care - any experts?
Ok, so I realise this is not fitness related, but I thought I'll ask anyway. I got my first tattoo yesterday, and I know you're not supposed to soak it until it heals. But I really want to have a bath... Can I put like a waterproof plaster or cling film on it to stop getting it wet and still have it? It's on my lower back…
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Walking
Do you count walking as exercise? Walking uses 80% fat as fuel, so technically you don't need to eat those calories back? I'm not saying walking is a better workout, I know that running for 30 mins will burn more fat than walking for 30 mins, but if you're walking anyway what is the sense of eating those calories back?
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Too high tdee? Advice?
I've just calculated my tdee using this website http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced It's 3519cals!!! I'm 5'1" and 135lbs. I do insanity, run 60mins most days, walk for an hour every day, and I'm a stay at home mum of a 7mo. Also, I'm still breadtfeeding, so that's additional 300 cals. Total 3819…
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Just went to Africa and back...
According to runkeeper. In 3mins I've done 2865 miles. :drinker: Anyone else having issues with runkeeper's GPS?
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In tears... Need advice!
So I have been trying to lose some of my baby weight for some time, but got really serious for around 2 weeks. Lost 4lbs, which is great. I am still breastfeeding my 6.5 mo, only twice a day though. To cut long story short, since she's been on 3 meals a day, she doesnt want as much milk. As a result, my milk supply has…
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Will it work?
I need to eat around 1600cals a day to lose 1lb a week, that includes exercise calories. It's been working so far. But I always slip at weekends. So the question is: If I eat 1400cals from Monday to Friday, will I be able to eat around 2000 on Saturday and Sunday? Net calories for a week would be the same, so in theory it…
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Half marathon after baby?
So I've had a baby 6 months ago. And I've just signed up for a half marathon in October. I'm still breastfeeding, and plan to carry on until my lo in 1yo. I run a half marathon before I fell pregnant back in early 2012. Now I want to get back into running, and feeling good about myself. I also have a 25lbs of baby weight…
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Any "short" ebf mums?
I'm 5'1", 142lbs and ebf my 5 month old. I started watching my diet about 1.5 weeks ago, and I noticed a significant decrease in milk supply. I try to eat around 1500 cals a day ( my maint cals are 1500, add bf 500 and take out 500 for weight loss), but mostly go over :( but not by much. If I go over I don't lose any…
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How to quit gym if on contract?
I've been going to the gym for the last few months, but 3 weeks ago I found out that I'm preganant. I feel really sick and tired, and the last thing on my mind is going to the gym after I get back home from work. I also have a low blood pressure, which dropped even further in the last few weeks because of pregnancy, and I…
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Will weight training make women bulky?
When people say that weight training will not make women bulky, do they mean bulky like this: or like this: All of those pictures came out when I googled bulky women. Obvoiusly the first man dressed as a woman does not count. But do you consider the others bulky? Will weight training alone (no steroids) make you look like…
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Interval Training for Fat Loss: HIIT or Miss?
Interval Training for Fat Loss: HIIT or Miss? http://muscleevo.com/interval-training-fat-loss/ Thought it was pretty interesting, so here you go. Just food for thought. (there are some diagrams that couldn't be pasted - just follow the link) BY CHRISTIAN FINN There is much talk these days about the benefits of interval…
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Marathon - is it beyond me?
Ok, so I signed up for a my first marathon. It's at the end of June - 3.5 months away. My longest run was just over 13 miles. Am I aiming to high? Should I do half marathon instead? I really want to do marathon, but I dont know if I've got enough time for injury-free training? Would appreciate some advice... And running…
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Insanity and weighlifing?
Can you do them both? I weighlift 3 times a week, and I'm training for a marathon atm (running 4 times a week). But I want to add insanity, because when I did it before it made me so much fitter and improved my running speed more than any other exercise. But some insanity workouts are resistance workouts (only bodyweight…
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Intimidated at the gym?
Well, i recently started lifting weights. Heavy (for me). When I do squats with a bar I have to go to the "male" weights area. I am the only woman in there. I have never seen another woman even walking close to it. I'm doing 55kg weights at the moment, and that wouldnt be safe for me in any other area. But I feel very…
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New to weight lifting - advice?
Ok, so I've gotten over the notion of women bulking up whilst weightlifting, and I'm on it (only started 2 weeks ago though :D ) However, I dont know if what I'm doing is right... My routine is (3 series of each, every other day, takes about 40mins) warm up (3 mile run) 10 x step-ups with 2x6kg dumbells 15 x squats with…
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When people say 80% diet, 20% exercise...
What do they exactly mean by that? I gather that diet is more important, but how? Should one eat less and exercise less, so 80% of a calorie deficit comes from the diet? Or eat well 80% of the time? I exercise a lot and eat accordingly, pretty clean and healthy. I woder if its the right way though? Any experts out there?
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Is there anyone who DOESNT log their exercise?
Do you have to log your exercise? Or not? I've upped my calories to 1600 (mfp would have me on 1200), and I do insanity 6days/week, gym for 1h/6days a week (cardio) and swimming 6days/week. I also do body combat class twice a week, and jog at the weekends + walking dogs twice a day. Am I shooting myself in the foot by not…
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Exercise when sick?
Do you exercise when you are not very well? I've got a stinking cold, and all I want to do is go to bed. But I feel so guilty for not going to the gym... I feel like it will slow my progress down or stop it completely... Advice???
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Daily energy expenditure
http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced This is a good way to calculate your daily calorie burn :happy: Thought I would share
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1200? Yes or No
The magic number 1200 calories a day - does that apply to everyone? I cant see how 6'2" bodybuilder weighing 250lbs, and someone 4'10" weighing 100lbs will be ok eating the same number of calories (by ok I mean not go into so called "starvation mode" and get "adequate" nutrition). Can someone explain that to me please?
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Have a laugh :)
I love these. Enjoy :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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What should I do? Nutrition problem
This is my nutrition breakdown for tomorrow (I like to plan ahead what I eat). How can I make it right? I've got too much fat, protein, sugar & fibre, but what else can I eat to meet my calorie goal? If I eat less fat/protein/sugar, I will have calories leftover or go over my carbs. My macro breakdown is 40c/35p/25f.…
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Nintendo wii???
Do any of you count playing wii sports as your exercise? How many calories does it burn? I work up quite a sweat when I play, and I play about 1h every day. Should I just count is as a bonus and not enter it to mfp? Thanks
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Does hating your mother mean you are a bad person?
Does it? Are you meant to love your mother no matter how much of a b***ch she is? My mother is exactly that, but when I say I dont care about her people go like "but she is your mother! how can you be so callous!", like being a mother automatically made her wonderful. Is there anyone out there who is in a situation like…
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30DS help!!!
I just downloaded a 30ds, and all it says is says level 1 and it lasts an hour. Its only one video. Now, how many levels there are and how many videos? Am I missing a lot?
