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Feel like slapping myself!
So last year i did brilliantly. Lost weight slowly but consistently and got to the lightest I've been since i was in my 20s. Since August though i just let it slip and I've put on 14lbs. I feel terrible and look bloated and can't believe i let it happen especially when i wasn't struggling with eating well. Now i have to…
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i think i need to quit chocolate
so, i stopped eating milk chocolate because i'm lactose intolerant, which has been a definate boon to my weight loss however, i'm definately eating too much dark chocolate i thought i could control my consumption, but once i've got a hit of sugar - i just want to eat more! i also did a blood glucose test on my Mums monitor…
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Mushroom glut!
Any suggestions for healthy veggie recipes for using a glut of Portobello mushrooms? TIA
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trying to stop the onset of Type 2 Diabetes!
Hiya, Uk based late 30s and worried about type 2 diabetes as it runs in the family The good news I'm not at my heaviest, I used my fitness pal a few years back! I like MFP as it helps to hold me accountable for my choices. Not saying I'll be perfect but overall I want to reduce my weight by eating less and moving more! So…
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WLTM more motivating friends!
hi, only have 17 'friends' atm and only a couple i know in real life thing is, i'm always posting on other peoples status but literally only 3 people ever write on mine! seriously, i lost 2lb this week and only got 2 comments :( just would be nice to have more supportive and even motivating friends i'm trying to lose…
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Steampunk ahoy! (worth a try!lol!)
Did MFP a year ago and lost about 14lbs but got into bad habits again. So i'm back again and bit more determined! Back to the title of my topic, i'm into steampunk and wondered if by any chance there were other people here into the scene? I would like to look really good in a corset, not just ok! Would be great to meet…
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on verge of quitting
I am feeling really down at the mo. Stressed with work and home and on top of that I am organising a festival and I feel completely lost. I really need time out but because I am paying the mortgage on my own and I'm self employed , I literally can't afford it. It feels like everyone wants a piece of me, but that no one…
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Charity Shops!
so, who else loves charity shops and the allure of bargains galore? :D Just popped to one of local ones and bought a black grandad style shirt brand new, chino style skinny jeans, a big faux leather belt with brass buckle and brass coloured charm necklace -All for £8! Boyfriend took some photos and said i looked like an…
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quick water question
Sorry for this, I looked through the forum but couldnt find the answer 1.5 litres of water is how many "cups" on the calorie counter? Ta!
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are some exercises better than others?
So, I can't run or jog as I have terrible knees! I don't mind walking, but my preferred exercises are my elliptical or cycling due to the low impact on my joints. I just wondered if they are good enough compared to running?
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Water question
sorry, probably been asked loads of times before but: how much is 1 glass of water? today i've drunk over a litre but not sure how many cups that is thanks!
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question for my American friends
Hi, I live in the UK. Alot of the posts I read on here from people in the Usa and stuff I see on tv seems to indicate that fast food is extremely cheap and is literally on every corner. I just wondered how accurate a view this is and also how easy or hard is it to get healthy, fresh food?
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Life Sized Barbie!
She's been a favourite with young girls for decades. But a life-sized Barbie is being used to demonstrate just how unhealthy the doll's proportions would be on a real woman. The mannequin, which stands 5ft 9in tall, has a 39in bust, a tiny 18in waist and 33in hips. Even her feet would be disproportionate, at a tiny U.S.…
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Butter
Hi, i tend to have wholegrain toast for breakfast, but can't eat it dry. Now i'm really not keen on fake spreads as they appear to have so many chemicals. So instead i have real butter. My question is to do with the amount, i literally have the thinnest layer possible so just to moisten the toast and add a tiny bit of…
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Hi, newbie to dieting!
Hi! Little back story: from about the age 16-24 i was a happy size 14-16. Now i'm just 34 and almost a size 20! and not happy I have a tendancy to binge eat, mostly when feeling stress or feeling a bit down. I also suffer from IBS-mostly dairy induced(meh) Anyway, the latest attack of IBS has made my mind up to change my…
