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October 21st 2014
I weighed myself this morning and have now lost 33.5lb. It only occurred to me midmorning that is the weight of my 3yo daughter. I cant carry her for more than 10 mins so how did I carry all that around with me. I have been frustrated today that I cant see my weight loss in myself anywhere yet despite being 2 dress sizes…
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Today's victories
I've lost 3lb this week to hit my big 3-0. Also today is my cheat day. I'm not debating cheat days as each to their own. Personally I enjoy my monday treats and I work my *kitten* off at the gym the rest of the week to earn it and it keeps me sane. Plus I lose a lot weekends through work and being at a huge calorie deficit…
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Can I get a *kitten* YEAH!!!
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First deadlifts today
Been working with personal trainer weekly for 3 weeks. 1st and 2nd week she taught me some simple circuits. Today was strength training. Learned how to do a deadlift. Also did some shoulder presses and some kettlebell swings. Got my deadlift up to 40kg. I am not sure whtehr to be pleased with this or not? :) Questions...My…
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A bit TMI
Personal trainer gave me some info on upping my protein, good sources, bad sources etc. So this week am making a concerted effort to up my protein so Im doing about 40/30/30 though Im not being strict. Today I am closer to 35/35/30 Is it normal when you up your protein to 'go' more often. I seem to have visited the loo a…
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Dense question
What is PiYo? I keep seeing it mentioned. I have finally worked out IIFYM but I am sure some others I am missing will pop into my head as soon as I post this
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October 17th 2014
How is everyone today. I have had my interview for the sisters post and am slowly driving myself mad waiting for a phone call. I also got a notification from NHS jobs today saying I have been invited for another interview for the job of clinical site manager at the hospital. Its a band higher than I am on now and…
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BMI
I did my bmi today. I've managed to drop it from 47.6 to 42.1. I worked out in another six kilos I won't actually technically be morbidly obese anymore just regularly old obese. Gives me a mini target to aim at. At my current weight loss rate will be about five to six weeks! Can I stay here anyway :)
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Protein powder
Sci Mx protein powder? Any good? Thanks in advance
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Fat girl problems
Amongst my current successes I have to talk about fat girl problems I have had 2 c sections and as such I have an 'overhang'. I hate it with a passion beyond sense it really upsets me it looks awful in fitted trousers and those loose enough to disguise it make me look even fatter than I am now. Occasionally after a couple…
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How much do you have to lose?
Simple question. How much do you have to lose. And does it take you to a healthy BMI or not? I started at 116 and I have 85.5 left. I am actually going to still be overweight by my BMI when I am done but I am starting to wonder if thats actually important
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Just some thoughts
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/maoribadger/view/on-being-broken-702288
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Just a thought
But on you will go though the weather be foul On you will go though your enemies prowl On you will go though the Hakken-Kraks howl Onward up many a frightening creek, though your arms may get sore and your sneakers may leak. On and on you will hike and I know you'll hike far and face up to your problems whatever they are.…
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Personal Trainer
I thought I might post this here where it is hopefully read by people who may understand I had my first personal trainer session yesterday. After a brief warm up she had me do some press ups and I was pleasantly surprised to find I can still do full press ups albeit less of them than I used to be able to. Then I progressed…
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Just wanted to say
...that I really like this group I am in a few and I surf and answer the odd post but I really enjoy talking in here You guys are lovely
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Jogging
Probably nothing to most of you fitties on here but I had to share a personal triumph. Went to the gym tonight and after my circuit, Id been about 55 minutes I got on the treadmill and I actually jogged! I did 500m of jog/walk at 100m intervals. 3 were jogging at 7.5km/h and 2 at 4.5km/h walking. I know its not fast but Im…
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2 stone and 2 dress sizes
Started this summer. Am now as the title says 2 stone and today had to change out of my UK size 22 jeans after they literally fell down past my bum (so glad I was home) into UK size 20. Started as a snug 24. Small success story compared to some of you amazing people but its a start and makes me believe I can lose the rest…
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My fitbit thinks I suck!
Lol not a serious thread but I've had gastroenteritis for the last 24 hours and instead of my usual 8000-15000 steps Ive done...1712 I can almost imagine the little fitbit gnome rattling the bars of his cage
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Some days you have to admit defeat
Ive had the worst day in the world today. I am an emergency department nurse and had to run the department today with 50 less beds than we had admissions, ambulances queuing outside the door, sick patients in corridors and bloody helicopters landing. I had 10 minutes break in 12 hours and have ordered pizza. Ive still…
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Guilt? Pah
Sometimes you just have to give in and eat pizza...
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Hope this might be of help to someone
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/maoribadger/view/this-time-i-mean-it-again-699816 Its an old blog posted I've revived with a view to starting blogging again.
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Does this count as a win
So kinda blew it yesterday. Mondays I have a treat in the evening but yesterday went on the rampage a smidge and ate about 3100 calories. But how do I know its 3100 calories. Well I still chose to log it so I could look back and think DAMN, that isnt going to happen again for a while (Cannot hand on heart say never again).…
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Days Off
Does anybody else get really antsy on days they dont exercise? I know days off are important but it seems hard to 'put it down' for the day
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MFP/Mapmyfitness/Polar FT7
So I bought an FT7 and decided to wear it to the pool today. Swam 20 lengths in 22.5 minutes so 45 mins/km Mapmyfitness has me at 391 calories. MFP has me at 308. I weigh about 113 kg so I do burn a fair bit doing any form of exercise. But my FT7 has me at 182 calories, average HR 136 max 152 (felt way faster!). Seems…
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Crap shoulders
Have been using the gym for a few weeks now. Used to be fairly fit, did martial arts etc for about 10 years til about 5 years ago. But have always had a dodgy shoulder. I get bouts of pain in it that tracks down my right arm and it often feels tight like its needing to rotate to unlock it. When I do rotate it its got an…
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Going to start
Ive been doing the gym 4 nights a week but this is going to have to drop to 2 as hubby has some commitments to make in the evening. So Im thinking of starting to run in the morning before he goes to work for an extra workout. Ive got a painful achilles tendon atm though. And Im HEAVY, im 5-3 and 248lb Any general advice?
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OMG
Booked myself an induction for free weights on monday :)
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General advice really
Lost 13lb before the summer holidays and stalled. Have been back on it 3 weeks now and lost 9lb. As you can see from my ticker LOOOONG way to go. Used to be a martial artist, kickboxing and karate prior to my kids, blackbelt in both, was never skinny but maintained a reasonable weight for years through exercise and loved…
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Heart rate monitors and apps
So hi. I'd like to get a heart rate monitor for the gym and general walkery but Im not sure where to start. I guess a band and watch is more accurate (?). I'd like one that works out calories based on my weight if such a thing exists and can be used as a general watch in the interim when its not counting down my rapid…
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Does anyone...
...wear a HRM while swimming? Sorry if its a dumb question
