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thick ankles
another question from me - I have always had thick ankles and calves, and notice at night time that my ankles look puffy and 'fat'. Is this a food thing too? Or just gravity taking its toll in the day.. Would low carb high fat help with this - has anyone had experience of this?
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The scale...
So I have been weighing every day as suggested by the programme I'm following which is low carb high fat. Since last week I have lost and gained the same kg! I started at 60kg and at went down as far as 58.5 but this morning was 59.6! What's going on ? I have also taken measurements as suggested and will check these but…
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New here
I have been lurking for a while, but have never really taken the low carb 'plunge' properly. Now is the time! My weight has crept up to 60.5kg, despite lots of exercise (running in particular) and as a 159cm tall woman of 51 I would like it to be nearer 55kg. Carbs and sugar have definitely been my downfall. So today is my…
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Chalene Beta Diet Test
Am about to start on this, essentially a keto plan leading to some intermittent fasting. I have about 8kg to lose and keen to start. Has anyone else come across this programme?
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Weight gain day after a running a half marathon?
I ran a half marathon yesterday and today the scales are showing a gain of about 1.5kg.... not sure what's happened! Anyone else have this after a long run?
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Stuck at same weight - would low carb help?
Hello I'm 160cm and stuck at 59.7kg for months. I have successfully dropped to 57kg by following a very strict diet and I'm looking for something I can maintain with a steady loss. I think carbs probably hold the key. What is the lowest carb you would recommend for steady but sustainable weight loss? (I also run and do…
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running and not losing weight - even gaining...
I'm training for a half marathon. Longest run so far has been 11 miles but I normally average 6 miles, four times a week. And today I stepped on the scale and have gained 1kg... :/ what's going on?
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Ani Phyo fat blast
Am about to start on Ani Phyo's15 day fat blast - anyone want to join me?
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Anyone here doing Fitstar?
Have started using the app on the iPad and now do a daily workout - I've signed up for the full package and am currently trying to 'get lean'. Would love to know if anyone here is doing the same workout - how you are finding it, any transformation stories related to Fitstar?
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Has anyone clicked on '5 foods you must not eat' ad?
Just was curious - does anyone know the secret behind this ad that keeps popping up on mfp: "5 Foods you must not eat: Cut down a bit of stomach fat every day by never eating these 5 foods." ??
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avoiding carbs makes you lose weight
I just found a piece my Marisa Peer (hypnosis and weight loss guru). She believes that wheat and dairy are evil (has very strong views ie "Dairy is your enemy: Cow's milk is to nourish calves and gives them a 300 per cent weight gain in a year. Milk literally sends a message to cells that says GROW! Fully-grown human cells…
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Hefty thighs: is running the answer?
I've always had more weight on my thighs than anywhere else, and in the past training for a half marathon really slimmed them down. Now I do a bunch of stuff including lifting heavy weights, but nothing is shifting the stubborn thigh fat. Am upping my mileage in an attempt to do something about it - and wondered if any of…
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Showing weight in my face
I need / want to lose around 10lbs to get to my ideal, and I'm trying to do this by adf. So far weight loss very slow... Main thing I am not liking is 'fat face' syndrome! I tend to get fuller in the face when I put on even a few pounds.... Don't suppose there's anything I can do about this except lose the fat!?
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Half marathon training - gaining weight??!
Hi there - just joined this group as I've come back to running regularly and am training for half marathon in October. I run because I love it but really my biggest motivation is that I hear it's the biggest calorie burner and am keen to shed at least 10lbs. (am 5ft 3 and 126 pounds) So far my longest distances have been…
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New here
I just wanted to say hello, I'm new to this group. Just started turbo fire today: have done some turbo jam and love Chalene. How to get a bikini bod by summer! I'm in the uk: anyone else from here?
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Paleo: is it more suited to men than women?
Am just curious, as any of the paleo authors and gurus are men (Mark Sissons, Art de Vany) and in my experience men embrace the whole meat eating, lift heavy, sprint way of life far more willingly than women. I think the paleo lifestyle has a lot going for it, but wonder if women have a harder time embracing the whole…
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how to reduce body fat while keeping muscle
I have about 12lbs to lose - not sure how much of this extra weight on the scale is fat, but a good proportion. I have been weight training and think I have some good muscle hidden under a layer of fat. How do I go about 'stripping' the fat to reveal the 'ripped' me underneath? Is it a question of upping protein, mixing…
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Runners: what's the best distance for fat loss?
For all the runners out there - I'm curious to know how long runs have to be before they make a noticeable impact on fat loss. I regularly run 5k, and sometimes more, but wonder if I have to do much longer (or faster?) runs to have an effect on weight/fat loss. I remember when my husband trained for the marathon, the…
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Should we take Sundays 'off'?
I have given chocolate up for new year. HUGE thing for me as it made up about 50% of my diet before :laugh: So have been thinking.. as today's Sunday, the day of rest, should I take a break from my chocolate fast (like some people do during Lent) or would that be the beginning of the slippery slope...?
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Advent challenge
It's Advent Sunday today and though it's not 1st December and we're not opening our Advent Calendars yet, I have decided to treat Advent as a bit like Lent, a time of preparation and denial. I'm going to give up chocolate in all its forms for the period of advent (as I do for Lent), and also stick to my diet like glue for…
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Why we get fat and what to do about it
Has anyone read the book by Gary Taubes? I think it's similar to Good Calories, Bad Calories, but more readable. Seems to be saying that it's not overeating that makes you fat, but insulin. Taubes also seems to be saying that cutting calories and exercising aren't going to help lose weight. So what are we all doing here? I…
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How do I 'do' low carb?
sounds like a silly question, but the more I read about low carb eating being the key to weight loss the more I need to know how to go about it...some guys here say that mfp has carbs set too high and we should be aiming for 50-100?
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scale going up not down..TOM?
I don't have a huge amount to lose, but I have been here for a while hovering around the same weight - pound up, pound down - for a long time! Recently I had two weeks abroad and lost some weight (lots of swimming, not being around the kitchen, not clearing up kids leftovers, not baking!) - maintained that new weight for a…
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Only 8 days till I hit the beach...
how can I really shift into gear and lose max amount/ shape up super fast? I'm pretty fit but still about 7lb too heavy for my liking and am looking for quick results....ideas??
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Fastest way to shed fat
please tell me what it is!! I have 8 days to go before I hit the beach and need some quick shredding to happen before then! All ideas gratefully received...
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Swollen ankles
is it the heat? My ankles and calves are really swollen at the mo and it's not TOM... Anyone else affected like this by the heat?
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Weights or cardio to slim down fast for the beach?
I try and do both, but don't usually have time to do both each day. Am starting to get desperate as my holiday approaches and I'm still flabby (particularly thighs, which are very wobbly!). What should I be concentrating my efforts on - weights or cardio?
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Insanity in the uk?
I keep reading about insanity and p90x on these boards: should I try and get hold of the DVDs? I'm in the uk and the toughest workout DVD I've done so far is jillian michaels...
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bdoy fat percentage
Does anyone know if this site is accurate? http://www.healthcentral.com/cholesterol/home-body-fat-test It has me at 20% fat which I would be thrilled with if it were true....!!
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Early morning workouts
I always set my alarm for 45 mins before I really have to get up (to get the kids to school) thinking I'll work out to a DVD or do some cross training in that time. I ALWAYS end up hitting the snooze button until it's time to really get up. Should I try harder? Is it best to get the working out done first thing?
