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1st challenge
Hi Ladies, Was thinking about starting our first challenge from Monday......was thinking of setting a target of 3 "burns" involving our little ones? Or I anyone has another suggestion? Gem xxx
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Intrdouctions
Hi All, I am a 29 year old new Mommy to my beautiful little girl Lily, who was born on 4th August this year. I have already been well along the weight loss journey and went from 218lbs (15st 8) to 174lbs (12st 6) however I had started to put on a few pounds again then found out I was pregnant. During my pregnancy my…
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Suggestions
Hi Ladies, Thought I would set up a discussion for people to make suggestions of things that would like out of the group or things we could do? My first idea was a weekly challenge for example take little one for a 20 min walk at least 3 times in a week..... Feel free to post your own Gem xxx
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Any new Mommy's,
Hi All, Well I had gone from 218.5 lbs to 174 however I had started to out a few pounds back on and then found out I was pregnant. I am now a proud Mommy to little Lily who is nearly 6 weeks old. I have decided its now time to sort out my weight now I've started to get to grips with life as a Mommy. So looking for any…
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Failing :-(
Hi all, I am looking some new motivating friends. At my best I'd lost 44lbs this has taken a huge step backwards to around 34lbs. I need to stop the downward spiral but struggling to make that first step!!! Please help Gem xx
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Anyone else on take 2?
Hi All, I have been on MFP for 14 months and have successfully lost 44lbs however after getting in a new relationship I have put a few lbs back on. I have introduced my BF to MFP so we are both now getting back on the fitness train and I'm hoping to lose the final 26lbs to reach my target. Especially as we have a trip to…
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Gastritis Diet Help
Hi All, I have just been diagnosed with gastritis and have been looking to the Internet for suggestions for a diet that might help elevate some of the symptoms. But at the moment I'm finding a lot of the advice given contradicts itself :-/ Can anyone help me? With things to avoid, to increase my intake of etc Thanks Gem xx
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Beating the plateau
Hi All, 28 year old approaching year anniversary on MFP. Also hitting a plateau, can't seem to get past 42lbs lost so looking for new friends to exchange ideas and motivation with. Please feel free to add me if you are in a similar situation :-)
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Caused by white bread?!?!
Okay a little backgroud...... About 2 months ago i developerd a slight rash which itched like crazy i went to the doctors who said i had a viral throat infection which was causing the rash....rubbish!!!! 2 months on the rash is still coming and going and getting worse all the time. I am covered in bruises from where i have…
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Help creating a toning work out for at home
Hi Everyone, I'm hoping some of you out there with alot more exercise knowledge than me (this isnt hard lol) can help me put together a work out i can do to add to my cardio that i do. I have read lots of topis on here about how toning and weights is just as important as cardio but i have no idea where to start. Cardio is…
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Cross trainer / Elliptical?
I might be showing my total lack of fitness knowledge here but what if any are the differences between a Cross trainer and an elliptical trainer?! :ohwell:
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Elliptical Trainer Advice for Girl in UK
Hi Everyone, I am looking into buying an Elliptical / Cross trainer to use at home to and was hoping for some advice and guidance about what to look for and any suggestions of what one i should buy. I'm looking at spending approx £200. Anyone help me out
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Mentality NSV
So tonight i am having a girls night in with my sister which is going to mean domino's, doritos, finger food and dvd's. Before MFP i would haven't have given a second thought about what i would be consuming including the large amount of calories. However today i have prepared for it, eaten low calorie, healthy but filling…
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I know you can't spot reduce but....
....Is there a particular type of cardio workout i should be doing to try and slim down my thighs, particularly the front of them? Or is there any type of exercise i should avoid? Im a bit of a novice to the whole exercise thing :ohwell:
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30 DS Level 2
Has anyone else found level 2 of the shred really difficult on their shoulders? I've done 3 days and had to take a day off cause my shoulders just cant take it :cry: am i doing something wrong or have other people had this problem?
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Progress Pics - Halfway there 33lbs down
Hi Everyone, So far i have lost 33lbs. Unfortunately i didnt take any photos when i first started so this is actually only showing 20lbs difference but i definitely think a difference can be seen. Let me know if it's just me and wishful thinking lol Gem Not sure how to re-size the pic when i include the image so here is…
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First NSV :-)
This is probably going to sound a bit strange im sure but was such a huge step for me. I took some pictures of myself in my underwear in the middle of May so i could get a true image of my shape, i took some more pictures on Sunday to compare as i didnt think i was really changing however after looking i can definitely…
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Like the weight loss...dont like the inbetween shape
well so far i have lost nearly 23lbs which i am so proud, roughly a third of what i want to lose in total. i also like the inches that i am losing now i am exercising but i seem to be becoming a strange shape in the booty area....half way down i have this strange ring of fat most obvious when i stand at a 45 degree angle…
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Wii calories
Hi, is been using the Wii free step programme but have noticed a big difference between the number of calories it's telling me I've burned and what other people are posting. Anyone have any thoughts or advice? Gem
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Night out day before weigh-in :-S
I'm looking for some advice.....i have avoided alchol for the last 5 weeks however i am having a night out with the girls this weekend and would like to have a few drinks. However it's my weigh in the next day and i know im going to be gutted if i put on. Anyone have any suggestions of drinks to have or whether upping the…
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New to Community part of MFP
Hi All, I'm on day 76 of using MFP but have been using the app on my iPhone up till now. I didnt even realise there was a communtiy part to the site till my battery died and i logged onto my laptop to update my diary (so totally friend-less) Im 27 and hoping to lose another 3 stone (42lbs) i feel like i've managed to get…
