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Anyone in Tasmania, Australia?
Looking for people near me! I'm a 26 year old nurse in Launceston looking for local buddies!
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ANY TASMANIANS?
Hey all! Just wondering if there's anyone in Tassie here, particularly in or around Launceston? Hit me up!
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Introductions!
Hey everyone! Noticed there were no threads yet, so thought I'd get the party started!! I'm Hosanna, 24, Married with two dogs, a cockatiel and some chickens. I live in rural-outback South Australia. I'm a nurse and I work casual night shifts at the local hospital. I have been on a super annoying plateau since the start of…
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What thigh-toning exercises don't affect bad knees?
My friend wants to do some leg toning exercises, but both her knees are bad so she can't do squats or lunges. Are there any other good leg toning exercises that can be done without affecting the knees?
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Low Calorie Slow Cooker Meals for a Budget!
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some super-nommy slowcooker meals that i can make before work and come home to at the end of the day! I've found some nice looking ones all over the internet, but i'm looking for some that are Tried-and-True, with real people telling me that they're super awesome!! Thanks heaps!
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How can i get LOTS of fibre in the smallest amount of food?
I really need to increase my fibre intake, but don't know the best way to do it with the least number of calories and foods! Anyone have any ideas?
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Chronic pain and weight loss
Hey all! I'm 23 and have suffered with chronic back pain since i was 7 years old. Recently it's gotten much worse, and is really starting to affect my ability to exercise at all. My GP and I are trying to come up with a pain relief regime that works, but in the meantime it's a daily struggle to not only get any exercise in…
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HELP! Anyone using a FITBIT in AUSTRALIA?
The fitbit site only services the UK and USA from what i've seen, and i've read some stuff about how it DOES work in Australia... But i just wanted to know if anyone is USING one here. I really need something like the fitbit as regular pedometers just DON"T work for me because I move my hips too much when i walk to…
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UFC Personal Trainer for the Wii - recommended?
I've just found out that you can get this for the wii, just wondering what it's like and if anyone recommends it?
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A Supplement to counter fluid retention? HELP!
I have a question. I was reading the "body and soul" liftout of the Sunday Mail today, and there was a piece on a product called Fluid Away. A herbal supplement to decrease fluid retention. I honestly feel that fluid retention is one of my biggest issues with shifting weight (apart from not eating right, of course...). I…
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Take 2 - Anyone from Australia?
Hey all! Not new to the site, but have been MIA for the last few months! Looking for new friends and support network, especially from australia! Aiming to lose 20kg or so in the next 5 months! :) Getting married in January!
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Zumba for Wii... should i get it?
I really love the idea of it, and i love zumba, just wondering if people like it and think it worth getting it! THanks!
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Any Travel Agents Here? Do you enjoy it?
Hey :smile: I've just applied for a job as a travel agent... I hate my current job so much. I was just wondering if there are any travel agents around here, and whether you enjoy your job? Thanks!
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Yoga/Pilates at home?
Hey all! Just wondering if anyone has any reccommended Yoga or Pilates DVDs that i could do at home? I haven't really heard anything about any, but i'm assuming they're out there!
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200km in September Challenge
Hey everyone! This month i'm taking on a personal challenge to walk 200km to raise money to bring a dear family friend over from Malawi to Australia to seek refuge, as her life is in serious danger in her home country. I thought to myself, how about if i make it a challenge on MFP, and other people could join and we could…
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Nurses and Night Shift workers... Help!!
Haha! I'm a nurse, and i'm starting a block of night shifts tonight. I always struggle with food on night shift, as i find it's one of the only things that can get you through, grazing on tasty treats. I've started eating a proper meal rather than grazing the whole time, but snacks are still awesome, to keep the energy…
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Jonah Hill and Seth Rogen (pics!!)
Thought this would be a good motivational tool... Two famously chubby men have managed to do exactly whay we're all trying to do!! IF THEY CAN DO IT, WE CAN TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10 kg down, 15 to go!!! (pics!!)
At my heaviest i was 105.3kg. I found this out when i had a physician review before going to PNG as a Volunteer Nurse with a missionary group for 6 weeks. I could not believe what i saw on the scales, so from that moment on i made a decision to NOT EVER be that weight again!! I lost 11kg over the next couple of months,…
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Did anyone else feel ill after day 1 of 30 day shred?
I finished day 1 level 1 about two hours ago, and i'm really not feeling too good... I have to say i think it might be the crazy workout... Just wondering if anyone else had the same experience?
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Zumba... Your thoughts?
Hey hey :) I was thinking about ordering the Zumba DVDs and stuff to do at home - it's coming into winter and soon there will be no more nice walking weather, so i wanted to get ready now... I was just wondering what other people think of Zumba, and whether anyone has tried it at home. Do you think it's worth the money to…
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What's your favourite exercise music?
I would totally go mad if i had to do exercise without music to listen to. It helps block out everything around, and it gives you a beat to walk/exercise to. My personal favourite album to listen to is Daft Punk's Alive 2007 album, it's got an awesome beat, and i definitely walk harder when i listen to that than anything…
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Veggie Omelette
One of my favourite things to make (i'm about to make some for lunch when i finish writing this :smile: ) Is a veggie omelette. You will need: - Mushrooms - Zucchini - Capsucum - Tomato - 2 eggs slice up all the veggies and fry them up together in a pan, until they're cooked through. whisk up the eggs with about 2tbsp…
