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Apparently I'm Stressed...
Well i went to the docs this morning as I thought I may have hypothyrodism, no/little weight lose, hair lose, front neck discomfort, acne, tired all time, aches and pains(not from exercise), and really sensitive to hot/cold and a few other things. Well my doc seems to think I'm stressed!!!!! WTF. I'm leaving my job because…
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UK people- Where do I buy Quinoa???
Hiya, I really wana try Quinoa, I suspect Holland and Barret do some for an incredibly high price, but was wondering has anyone found any in supermarkets etc? Xxx
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Your fav song to run to..
Hello Was wondering what everyones fav song to run/job to is, I'm going to start c25k and looking for some tracks to have on in the background that will motivate me, but my mind has gone blank.lol. Xx
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ARGH!!!HELP!!!totally frustrated!
Hiya, Well I've been on here since 16th February 2011. I think I'm losing the will to live or at least continue with this lifestyle change/diet. I started at 151lbs on 16th Feb and today I'm somewhere in between 147 and 149lbs, How the hell is this possible???? Am I doing something wrong? When i started i didnt exercise so…
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running distance and speed app
Hiya, I'm currently doing C25K and using C25K pro app on android and love it but I would love to know how far I've run and how fast im going on an average, anyone know of any android app on the market that can run in the background and track ur distance and speed? Unfortunately my HRM doesn't monitor that as i only have…
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reduce body fat percentage
Hiya, I am currently trying to lose weight to get to the middle of my BMI, however one thing that really concerns me is my body fat percentage, at the moment according to my scales(which i know is not 100% accurate) it consistantly says my body fat percentage is 29.2%. My scales send a small electronic current through my…
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working out over target heart rate zone
I got my Polar FT4 heart rate monitor over the weekend for my bday, and have used it about 4-5 times already :) (it encourages me to work out) however I changed the heart rate zone on the watch to 65% to 85% which is approx 148 to 178 for my age and resting heart rate at 60(averaged out over 3days after just waking up) but…
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can you criticize my food diary pls
Hello, Was just having a look over my last few weeks, and I was wondering if someone else can have a look and see where I can improve. Please be honest and brutal if necessary LOL Xx
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binging...
hiya, I have previously had anorexia and this in the past 2 years led to bulimia which over the past year has turned into binge eating. I am trying not to binge and have managed 9days since what I class as going a bit extravagant and probs about a month since a serious binge. I'm very proud of myself. However, I can tell…
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HRM
hiya, It's my birthday in approx a month so I'm looking to purchase a HRM as a birthday present for myself. I think I mainly want it to tell me how many calories I'm burning during my zumba classes and strength training. Do all heart rate monitors tell you this? I want to purchase one from somwhere like argos, john lewis…
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non-diet problem, womens problems/TMI
Hiya, I don't know if its stress related, hormone related, diet/exercise related... Yesterday I ate normal for me(my diary is public) and the only exercise I did was 45mins of weight lifting(my first time in a while, loved it but boy do i ache today) which was before my dinner. I then had my dinner and my daily luxury and…
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protein shakes... should i or shouldn't i?
Hiya, I was just having a little nosey through peoples diary for a few meal and snack ideas and I noticed that alot of people are having a protein shake. I do often lack a little bit in protein, but was wondering what the pros and cons of protein shakes are? and whether they would be suitable for me. I am currently trying…
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boyfriend troubles....
hiya, I'm kinda stuck at the moment, I have been with my partner for 3 years and we have lived together for majority of it. I love him so much, and saw a future with him. However, he likes to binge drink, and he turns into a horrible monster when he drinks, stealling, lieing(possibly cheating) shouting abuse and being…
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lost on where to start - strength training
Hiya, I was wondering if someone could help me a little, I've never done weight lifting before, and don't really like those weight lifting dvds(BORING!!!) plus I'm from the UK so god knows if we can even get all the ones everyone is raving on about on here. I just want a simple all body routine, I have dumbells at home but…
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What do you think???
Hiya, Just need a little advice, I had my calories set at 1500 each day which was 300 deficit every day so over the week that should be approx 0.5lb loss, however I exercise 4 times a week (zumba 3 times, and walking or dvd ) but i do not eat my exercise calories and found after a week or so that I was putting on weight…
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kinda new - UK
Hiya, I've been on here for a little bit just using it as a food diary, but I decided today/yesterday I'm going to take it seriously. I am starting university in September and would love if I could be on my way to my goal weight of 125-130lbs. I have a few eating problems to over come, such as binge eating or eating too…
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Exercise calories, to eat back or not?
Hiya I have decided I'm going to take this seriously and I have found my BMR is 1438 so I have decided to eat at 1400-1500 every day, I am mainly sedentary except the exercise classes, however I have a zumba class twice a week and burn about 400cals in that class. I've read all different things, and was wondering should I…
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am I odd?
Hiya, I have been trying to lose the same 25-30lbs for about a year now. I know that to maintain my weight I can eat up to approx 1700cals, So I thought to lose approx 1 lb a week I could eat at 1200cals, this didn't work, I just stayed the same weight. So after about 2 months of doing that I tried eating…
