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Shrinking Violet Body Wraps
Hi, Before you all start having a go, Im only asking this question as I am actually looking for a temporary "quick fix" whilst I am training to get a better body!! I have a good diet and healthy lifestyle, but not as commited to it as I could be as I have a high body fat % due to the fact I didnt used to do strength…
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Indigestion
Recently got back on the healthy eating wagon again, and have been eating alot of fruit and veg. Since ive done this ive had the most horrific indigestion and heart burn, and I can only pin point one constant...cucumber!! Which im pretty sure is 99.9% water!! Am I going mad or does anyone else get this? Its comes back on…
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July Cleanse & Detox
After months of eating badly and relaxing my eating habits, has resulted in the usual bloat, weight gain and general discomfort! As its now July and im trying to get bikini ready who wants to join me for a start of the month cleanse!! Im too late to start today as I had nothing prepped but as of tommorow im detoxing...…
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Still wont fit
Just needed a rant with anyone that might be in the same boat... I have a friends wedding on Saturday and bought a gorgeous dress a while back to wear. 3 weeks ago i tried it on again and it wouldnt close, so I dedicated the last 3 weeks to make it look good. So after 3 weeks eating well and exercise the scales are still…
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Weekend Chocolate Treats
Hi all, Im looking to bake some yummy low cal/low carb treats such as brownies etc this weekend, and wondered if anyone had any recipes. I also have some PHD Diet Whey Protein (Belgain Choc) protein powder I could incorporate to anything! If you have any receipes that include nutrional values (ie cals/fats) that would be…
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Body Fat % Machines
Hi, I was recently given a fitness test at the gym by a "qualified" PT. He used a small handheld machine to calculate my body fat %, and it was 29%...I was shocked by this and he said I should be concenred that it was so high. However what is baffling me is that I cant see how this can be accurate! Im 5"3 and 108 pounds…
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Toning
Hi, I have been going to the gym but I feel as if I dont know what I am doing. I want to tone up all areas, especially my stomach, inner thighs, streamline my waist and "muffin top", my inner thighs. Can anyone please help me develop a workout plan to stick to so when Im in the gym I can follow it? Im reasonably fit but…
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Singles Ladies Thread...We can get in on this too!!
Well seeing as the "boys" have one ;)
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A bit of help for a broken heart...
This post is not directly diet related but here goes... Ive currently lost a stone from diet and exercise and i feel that im just about there with the muscle tone. I have had a few comments on losing too much, but i think youve got to know when it feels right, right? Its my body.. However the reason for my weight loss was…
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IBS...OUCH
Does anyone else suffer from IBS? I do and it really affects my motivation as it tends to be healthy foosd that aggreavates it. Fruit and veg are the worst culprits, but obviously you cant lead a healthy lifestyle without them. But when the scales say youve lost 3 pounds, but your stomach looks like youve swallowed a…
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Serious Motivator...
Girls...If you would some motivation....follow this link I put my biscuit down after this..... http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265437248331&c=Page&cid=1300104440035&pagename=vsdWrapper I think this is my new "Girl Body Crush!...WOW :noway:
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Body Fat Percentage
I took a home body fat percentage test and it came out at 20.4%. Is this good, bad or indifferent?!?!
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Sodium? Im confused
Im new to the whole healthy eating caper, and im confused why everyone is so concerned about logging things for sodium levels! Is this just due to the health risks of eating to much salt, or does it have any affect on weight gain?
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How much should I be eating?? And what?
Hi, Ive read loads of conflicting things about how much you should eat etc, and the best things to eat if you are trying to lose weight. Everyone says you need to eat before you can lose weight, but how do you know how much you should be eating. Im 5"3 and 118pounds, but Id like to lose 6. Any advice?
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Toning and weight loss - HELP!!
Hi all, I really need some help as Ive recently joined a gym, but have no idea what to do once im there!! Currently Im doing 30 mins on the treadmill at a jogging pace, on an incline, and 30 mins on a cross trainer. What I really want to do is burn fat and tone areas such as my inner thighs and "bingo wings", however all i…
