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Motivational Phrases
Hi Everyone! Yesterday my personal trainer said something to me that I found really motivating and I thought I would share it here in case it helps anyone else: 'What you eat today, you wear tomorrow' Simple but it kept me on track in the evening when I was at an all you can eat Indian Buffet - I terrible place to be when…
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Should I increase my Calorie Goal
Hi There, Sorry if this is a repeated question, I just wanted some advice from some people who have done this before! I am 32, Female, weigh 160lbs, 5ft4. I set my goal at 1200 cals but I'm finding that I get starving hungry and then cave and eat extra calories. In the week I probably only go up to around 1500 calories,…
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Secret Eating - help!
Hi there, I just want some advice or help if anyone has any! I am a secret eater. I eat when I'm on my own, stuffing food in my face and hiding the evidence. My husband caught me - he was nice but asked why I do it and was there something wrong. I don't know why I do it, I feel like its boredom and greed. I felt humiliated…
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Are Apple shaped people doomed??
Hi everyone! I am feeling really down right now. I've lost 7lbs since start if jan, doing well. I measured myself as well and I have lost 3cm off both my hips and my waist. All good you would think but it means my hip to waist ratio is the same, I'm still at risk of diabetes and heart disease. Because I'm an apple I feel…
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Nandos
Hi Everyone, just wanted to do a quick poll. Tomorrow we are going to Nandos and I'm going to have a salad. You can choose to add Chicken or Avocado. If calories were no problem - because you will have worked hard for it anyway which would you choose to have? Just wondered what other people would go for? I love both and…
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When do you stop counting the calories burned during a particular exercise?
Hi there, I was just wondering when people say that they have stopped exercising? I don't think I am explaining what I mean very well so I'll try to be more clear! I use a HRM to measure calories burnt and I stop it after the cool down and say 'right, I've burnt 205 calories in that 25 minutes' however the HRM will still…
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Delicious winter veg casserole type thing!
Hi there MFP's I never post in the recipe section because I am not a great cook/chef and never really rave about food however I have just eaten a really delicious lunch and thought I would share it. Its 540 calories so not the 'lightest' but it is my main meal for the day, salad for dinner tonight. (we eat quite late at…
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Best Chinese?
Hi There, I don't post loads but I have a bit of a dilemma tonight. My husband and I have some friends coming over for a takeaway. I'm happy to indulge a bit but I really want to stay under my calories. I have eaten OK for Breakfast and Lunch and did some exercise this morning so I have nearly 1000 calories for my dinner.…
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Lucky Escape - anyone else?
Hi Everyone, This is my first thread, no trolls please!!! Ha Ha! I just wanted to tell some people about my lucky escape this morning! I went to the shops on my way into work to buy some fruit to go with my breakfast. I wondered round the shop, got my fruit and then noticed a new chocolate bar that I thought would be…
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Ripped in 30 DVD
Hi Everyone, Would like a bit of advice about the Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 DVD. I have been doing some fitness for a while, 30 Day Shred, Banish Fat, No more trouble zones etc. I have started Ripped in 30 and I found week 1 OK, I have done it twice. I can do all the exercises, of course I am out of breath and sweaty…
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Fallen off the Wagon this weekend
Hi Everyone, This weekend has been a mini nightmare, diet wise, so today I thought, 'right, I am BACK ON IT!' like you do, however I forgot my lunch, had a few disasters at work and then went and bought a packet sandwich and crisps, about 700 calories. I haven't been on my diet very long, which is really nothing special,…
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Want to help my friend
Hi Everyone, I have a friend who says she wants to lose weight. I haev tried to be encouraging and she has seen that myfitnesspal has worked for me so is going to give it a go. However, I think that her boyfriend is holding her back sometimes. She will eat well all day, do a little exercise but then in the evening he will…
