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Help - Two week food plan needed!
Hi Lovely people! I have lost my way! I am really struggling with meal planning ect for a healthy lifestyle. Got into very bad habits. Both my husband an I are needing some inspiration and to lose pounds. We are in the UK so we are looking for a two week "kick start" type food plan. No Meal replacements please. Nothing…
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Apple Watch questions!!!!
I need advice from anyone who actively uses their Apple Watch! I am considering investing in one! I currently have a polar FT60 hrm with chest strap, a fitbit flex and a normal watch and fed up with having to keep changing devices!!!! I jog, I walk, I go to fitness classes (Zumba, Body pump, spin ect). I use Map my run.…
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Inspiration required!
Hi Folks I need to shake up my diet! And I am lacking in inspiration! How do you feel about posting ideas for a days meal? I am looking for meals / snacks that add up to around 1500 calls per day. I don't have allergies or anything that I must stay away from. I would like to try and increase my Omega 3. I don't mind…
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Insanity questions!!
I'm just about to do an Insanity class (classes are based on the DVDs now). However I broke my wrist before Christmas. I have worked hard on getting the strength and flexibility back but how much of insanity involves putting weight on your wrists I.e push ups ects. I am wondering if it's worth investing in the DVD s.
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UK PT question
What is the current rate for an hours personal training session in your area? I am being asked to pay £57 per hour for a trainer that works at the gym that I already pay £120 per month for! Does that sound reasonable? I am in Berkshire in the UK. To me that sounds expensive but I really have no idea what the going rate is!…
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Olympic Barbell - how much does it weigh??
Am I right in thinking that the Barbell with no weight on the end is 20kg? Now for the stupid question if I add 4 x 5kg plates (2 each end) I am lifting 40kg?? Or do you not take into consideration the weight of the bar??!!
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Stage one questions!
Good Morning! I have just done my first week of Stage one but I have some questions!!! Firstly I wanted to do my 3rd workout today (workout A stage 1) but can't get to the gym as hubby is out all day and I have my LO's. So I was thinking about doing it at home but I don't have the weights - all I have at home weight wise…
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Stage 1 WKO:A Squats (probably a very stupid question!!)
Hi Ladies So I did my first workout this morning and have a question! (one of many I am sure!!!) I was doing the squats with a bar with 25KG on it. (At least it said 25 on each plate?!) However, when I finished the first rep I felt I could use heavier. Now here comes the issue! I couldn't pick up the bar with heavier…
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Have the book - starting tomorrow but need some advice!!
Hi Ladies (I assuming we're all ladies here as its for Women right?!!) But I have some questions ?!? Firstly I am a large lady (obese) - and I am aiming to follow this program to help with weight loss/ inch loss - by building larger muscles increase my metabolism and therefore be more efficient at burning fat - Are my…
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Wii fit plus other games?
Well I dusted off my Wii Fit plus tonight as I haven't really used it since I got it 2 years ago. I have to say after trying the boxing, Step, Step Adv, Free step, running I thought it was all pretty rubbish. I struggled to get my HR above 100!! Is there other games out their that can be used with the balance board. Has…
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Why is Winter soooo hard???!
I know I'm not alone in this! I have seen loads of status updates from my fellow MFPers saying that they are struggling! Well Hellllooooo Me tooo! I have all good intentions and start the day well but as the day progresses and the cold wind, the greyness and dampness comes across my mood and I start craving chocolate,…
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R.I.P Steve Jobs
and thank you! Your products have help change lives! Without the iPhone I would not have been as successful at losing weight as I wouldn't have the MFP APP or my C25K App. My children are able to be educated on the go. And that only scratches the surface of what your products have done. Thoughts are with your family.
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40+ and Running?!
So my hubby had a personal training session - some young buff whipper snapper :wink: However this PT said to my husband that he shouldn't run! Basically he said that if you are overweight it does terrible damage to your joints and that even when you lose weight you still shouldn't run - especially if you are over 40 years…
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Touring Caravan!! (UK)
Hi Peeps! We are seriously thinking about getting a caravan so we can take the family away on lots of short mini breaks. However we no nothing!!! Anyone from the UK who is an owner or was an owner and would like to share some well needed tips on getting one? Thanks folks :smile:
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Polar F11 replacement
My Polar F11 HRM is about to die (keeps resetting itself, screen dying and generally behaving badly!!) So I need to replace it. The replacement Polar recomends is the FT60 but that is much more expensive! (I think!! - I don't remember paying that much for it!) So I am looking at the FT40. Any Polar users that can tell me…
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Zumba for wii
I am a mad Zumba fan. Love it! But I have a wii gathering dust as I find the wii fit games soooo dull. How does Zumba wii compare to a real Zumba class? Does anyone do both???
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The Gym Groups!!
Now I know this isn't an MFPer because everyone I meet here is so lovely and supportive. However I get very cross with those women (and unfortunately it always seems to be women) They are at the gym and all hang around together. Spend a lot of time looking good - and frankly do look beautiful - but they know it! So I walk…
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A bit concerned? Aching joints
Hi Folks Would like some advice from you fantastic MFP'ers. For the last 3 days my joints have been aching - ankles, knees, wrists and fingers. My fingers are puffy and so are my ankles - there not huge, and you would probably not notice - but I feel like I have puffed up. I originally thought it might be exercise - but it…
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Calling Fitness experts - Strength training questions!
Hi Folks I need to add more strength training into my weekly exercise program. But I have a couple of questions!! 1. Is it better to do a small amount of strength training after a cardio workout or is it better to have say two seperate strength training sessions a week. 2. Is it still roughly 2 lots of 12 reps? Is that the…
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How on earth can I stay within my sugar goal???
I am on 1200 calories a day and my target set by MFP is 25. However I have had one apple (16 sugar) and one banana (14 sugar) which has put me over by 5!!! This seems a bit silly as I need to be eating fruit and veg! Any ideas?
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Msg to Ladyhawk00 & asmcriminal
Hi Guys I read with interest both of your passionate views about weight loss and in particular the contenscious issue of "to eat or not to eat "exercise calories. The jury is out with me at the moment - I haven't been losing by eating back my exercise calories. I am wondering if there are enough of us out there whether we…
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Quick Poll - How much did u lose last week?
Just interested in how much every one lost since their last weigh in plus a but a bit of information: 1. How much did you lose? 2. Where u under your net WEEKLY calorie allowance? 3. Did u exercise? 4. Did u eat your exercise calories? Thought this might be helpful for some of us who are struggling!!? Thanks for your…
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Why Protein shakes???
I see lots of people saying you should / you must have a protein shake after a workout. Well I don't !! I understand the concept that it helps repair muscles ect - but when I look at my daily intake I tend to be slightly over on my protein most days - so would I still need a protein shake? What are the advantages of having…
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Portion Sizes
Help!! I am going over for dinner at a friends house this evening and I'm dreading it as this is one of my many weak areas. Short of taking my portable weighing scales - I need somehow to guage how big my portions size is. I know a few tricks eg: Jacket potato should be any bigger than a clenched fist. A 30g piece of…
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Eggs - Can you have too many??
Just looking over my food diary - as you do!!! I have an egg at least once a day and in some cases twice aday!! In the back of my mind I have something my Grandma used to say that you shouldn't eat more than 3 a week? Should I be cutting back my egg intake? I love having an egg for breakfast - really fills me up! Thanks in…
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I am in awe
You guys are all so amazing and such an inspiration. It is just incredible looking at the progress photos and how far you have all come. What is also astounding is how you look like different people! Just felt I had to post as I am so impressed with the hard work and effort that it keeps me motivated that I can truly…
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Tabata help!!!
Hi Folks Have heard about Tabata and wondered if this was something I could build into "my getting ready for work" routine. It appeals as its 4 mins long and I kinda feel I should be able to squeeze 10 mins (5 min warm up + tabata) into my hectic morning routine?! However I have some questions! * Should Tabata be used as…
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Weigh in day Monday V Friday
Folks What day do you pick for your weekly weigh in and why? I am thinking of changing mine to a Friday or Saturday morning. The reason is that I tend to save up my calories and have a bit more over the weekend which then means my Monday weigh in can be a little bit higher! What about everyone else. When do you weigh in…
