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why are all gym clothes sooooo tight?
I am having no end of trouble trying to find some suitable gym t-shirts... Almost everything available (i'm in australia) is fitted. and the baggy mens style t-shirts just make me look even bigger. I'm a size 14 bottom and 16 top (i hate things that hug my stomach so i wear 16 tops), and it's impossible for me to find a…
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Thread Killer has a question!
It's coming into winter in Australia, and i'm just struggling with the cold / hunger thing. Tell me what you snack on when you want to feel a bit fuller and warmer without killing the calories.
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Fit Fat
I always see the word "skinny fat" floating around. I would consider myself to be "fit fat". I am fit, can keep up with the best of them at the gym and outlast many people who look alot better than myself, but am still chubby and chunky... Anyone else "fit fat"? I guess i'm not fat fat which i was a couple of years ago.…
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My NSV today
I started doing a 6 week TRX course today (twice a week for 6 weeks). There were 5 people in the class, one guy had done it before, the rest were all thin girls and looked to be quite fit in their physiques. And I kicked all of their butts except the guy who'd done it before. We had to log how many reps we could do for all…
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This easter (i know i'm a bit early)...
This easter, my family are all getting told very clearly that the new rules are: NOBODY IS TO BUY MY CHILDREN EASTER EGGS except THE EASTER BUNNY They will be told that If they do, it will go straight in the bin, right in front of the kids, and then they will be responsible for making my kids cry on easter day. Last year…
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This time last year I was...
15kg (33 pounds) heavier than I am now Last christmas I was 95kg, this christmas I was 80kg My new years resoluation this year is to lose another 10kg and get into some size 12 clothes again, and sort my belly out.
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TMX - anyone done it?
My gym have just brought in TMX training. I'm not really sure what it is, but it's the new thing, everyone is wearing the t-shirt. Anyone done it? Is it any good? Ooops, just looked it up, TRX, not TMX...
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This weeks NSV
Yesterday my personal trainer made me run on the treadmill at 11 (i don't know if that will mean anything for americans) but for me, that is a speed i have never even attempted to run at thinking i'll just fall off and embarrass myself. but it was relatively easy, surprisingly. i've always seen the ultra fit people running…
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My progress pics
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/photos/view/5041712
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So this might not sound politically correct, BUT...
I went to a show today, and intended on letting myself have a few treats. Seriously, the amount of fat gultonous people there, made me want to tuck into my water bottle, apple and museli bars that I bought along with me. The kind of people the show attracts, obviously are a different breed. I know I'm not skinny, but…
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Compression tights, what's the go?
I was in a sports store the other day and saw some of those compression tights that alot of the gym instructors wear, and i looked at the price for curiositys sake.... over $200 for the long ones!*??? Yeah, I'm in Australia, i don't know about the prices around the world, but seriously? It's not like they are made by…
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NSV for me!!! Woo Hoo!
On the weekend, my daughter took a photo of me, and when i saw it, for the first time in years and years, i looked at it and thought "wow, I don't look fat and disgusting!" Instead of deleting it straight away and trying to pose 10 more times with my head in a different position to try and get rid of the double chin, the…
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Can you recommend a workout dvd that is not High Impact?
I'm looking to buy an exercise dvd that is more of a sculpt type dvd... not a DVD for the injured and elderly as many low impact seem to be. I don't mind working hard, I just don't want super high impact, but I still want to work my a** off, but not jumping around on my squeaky old floorboards.
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workout suggestion?
Ok, i'm feeling bored. There are no classes on at the gym this morning that take my fancy. What should I do... I done 30 mins of cardio and 30 mins of weights/abs yesterday and need a fresh idea for how to spend my hour today... getting bored of my workout, i probaby need to get a new program done to keep me interested,…
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Can anyone recommend a detox that doesn't involve a "bought
I'm thinking of doing a detox to get myself kick started again, i've been plateauing for 3 weeks now. I don't think it's necessary to buy some "detox potion", i'm pretty sure it's just down to cutting out processed foods, coffee, etc.... anyone have any recommendations on a food guide to do this. Thanks
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Les Mills Body Attack.... Ouch
OK, so I figured that i've lost about 10kg since I last tried it, so it might be easier on my joints now i'm not as fat... Wrong, totally wrong. Who the hell designed jumping lunges into an aerobics routine, obviously a dumb idea for anyone with any kind of dodgy knees. I wish I hadn't bothered. Now I'll have to put up…
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Does anyone else feel sorry for...
Egg Yolks? I do, poor old things seem to be getting the raw deal here. Everyone seems to think they are evil. I bet they are lonely and sad :( It's ok yolks, i still love you, and eat you!
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I guess you'd call this an NSV
I'm going through a really tough time at the moment. My mum has been diagnosed with Alzheimers at 57 years old... OUCH! In any case, I find myself turning to the gym for my stress relief, to deal with my stress, rather than letting all my hard work go and giving up because life is getting hard. I am truly glad that I…
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Need advice on low carb snacks please
I would like to cut down on my starchy carbs in the evening. I know i'm a bit of a carbo junkie, and wouldn't contemplate doing a low carb diet, it's just a recipe for disaster for me, but i would like to stop with it in the evenings. which i know will be a slow process. I totally rely on my carbs to make me feel full in…
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Low impact DVD suggestions please?
I'm looking for a DVD I can use at home for when I'm feeling like I need to snack in the evenings and I am bored. I figure if i stick on a dvd and do a half an hour of exercise this will stop me from eating more, doesn't have to be hard exercise, just something to change my habit of sitting on the couch and eating at…
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Easter Schmeaster!!!
After a full day where my kids ate 90% chocolate yesterday, after they went to bed, i ditched 2.4kg of chocolate. I left it at my mother inlaws house so she can take it to a nursing home (or whatever else she decides to do with it). RIDICULOUS!!! I'm really quite angry with all the family and friends who bought my kids…
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Sayonara fat!!!
Sayonara 14kg of fat, I've been carrying you around for far too long now. No more free rides on this gravy train! I hope to never see you again! And don't bother trying to pop back to say your goodbyes over easter, I'm not interested, you are gone, and I'd like it to stay that way for the rest of my life. I'd say it's been…
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How heavy should i leg press?
I had a personal trainer yesterday and he had me doing leg presses at 130 kgs (286 pounds). That seemed pretty heavy to me (well the big weights looked impressive as the old ladies were watching me with that "oh my god" look on their faces.... But my legs feel ok today, like maybe i should have worked harder... So, how…
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The key that made you lose weight
Going on from the other tread about what made you make the changes and lose weight. What is the major key thing that made you successful in losing weight? Why is it different this time? Why are you succeeding where you have failed time and time again. I must say for me, i think it is having the support of my partner. We…
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My dilema: Skipping with an ample boosom
So, anyone else have this problem? and what do you do? I tried skipping in a boxing class recently and felt like a total idiot, here i was jumping and my poor old boobs were going to a whole different beat than the rope and my feet. It is really a great exercise to get your heart rate up, but man, i just can't do it…
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how much does your weight change before and after workout?
I stupidly weighed myself today before and after my workout, and i had dropped 400g (which is 0.88 pounds) I know it's probably all water (even though i was drinking water throughout the workout and my clothes would have been wet from sweat) but it seems like a massive difference for a 1 hour workout. But how much does…
