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calories
Hi all, I've struggled to lose at 1200 cals so have gone up to 1470 this last week. I have lost since start of feb 3.5lb in total but part of that was a gain from 1st feb as it was my birthday so likely not a real loss (if that makes sense). I am up from when i started uni last sept by 7lb still and it's really annoying…
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Veggies who eat 'Clean'..protein ideas
What do you eat for your protein ? I've become intolerant to beans so am using Quorn products (frozen mainly) for protein, along with protein bars and shakes. What would you suggest?
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kettlebell - Strength training best weight?
I'm thinking these would work as a transition from my 3kg dumbbells with a view to strength training so low rep numbers. What weight should I aim for at minimum? I'm not rich but hope to add two. I'm 5'3" / 40 and although I lifted in gyms years ago and in circuit training I haven't done any weights for about 15 years now.…
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Body Fat Summer Meltdown - 21st June
Hi I'm trying to shift my attention from the scales to body fat and working out for improved bodyshape. Anyone fancy joining me in a Body Fat Summer Meltdown? Summer Solstice is 21st June so thought that would be a great date. My goals: Be down in Body Fat by 5% I don't know what is realistic here so we'll see how that…
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USN Protein Dessert
Anyone use these? Are they nice? Am tempted as I'm a total pudding lover and this is my weak point - in moderation these days... I no longer eat half a cheesecake. :blushing: I have in the past cut up a protein bar and popped it into the freezer so I have some very hard / chewy 'sweets' but something that is a pudding…
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Why are YOU getting fit and healthy?
Turning the why are you fat thread into positive thinking Why are YOU getting fit and healthy? I didn't choose losing weight as it is soooo much more than just numbers But what are your reasons? Mine are: Me - to feel better about myself, to live longer (I hope), to be fitter and to feel stronger My family - to be a better…
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Calorie advice.. Views sought. :)
Ok.. I need some help / advice please. I'm doing the 30 DS day 8 today of level 1 (bit daunted about moving up a level but thats another story). I'm using my exercise bike at a good speed for 25 mins, with intervals of 'as fast as I can go' to get me up in stamina / speed eventually and I've gone up a resistance too. I…
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Calories needed
Ok.. I need some help / advice please. I'm doing the 30 DS day 8 today of level 1 (bit daunted about moving up a level but thats another story). I'm using my exercise bike at a good speed for 25 mins, with intervals of 'as fast as I can go' to get me up in stamina / speed eventually and I've gone up a resistance too. I…
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What ARE your goals?
Are they weight, body fat, inches.. or just feel good based? How and why do / did you choose them? I'm re-evaluating things recently.. from weight to body fat, but don't honestly remember being my goal weight.. I set this by healthy bmi but am wondering if this is right 'for me'. I loved being around 161lbs, strong, fit…
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Strength Training Book - Kindle preferrably
Hi, I would like to pick up a kindle strength training book - to read on the train. There is one called: Strength Training for Women - by Lori Incledon Any idea if it's any good? Any suggestions on a good book? I've bought Making the Cut by Jillian Michaels Thanks :)
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30 DS - ache..
Hi all, started 30 DS yesterday and have aching thighs - this I don't mind but as it's a 30 day programme do I ignore general muscle ache and carry on? I'm assuming I do..and ignore the rest?
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What to expect - Calories and Losses
Hi all, Started 30 DS last night. I've taken measurements and pics -which are still really scary. I am hoping to see improvements - but realise 30 days is not going to cut it. What should I be consuming now and what can I expect in losses ? I realise I'll change shape rather than lose weight but still need to lose body…
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Whoop! 30 DS Day 1
Borrowed the 30DS from someone I know and... bit the bullet. I've done some strength and bike work today but I did it!! I'm knackered now I must admit but feel good! Added 1kg weights - after advice here not to go heavy I'm sooo grateful. Arms and legs duly wobbly, and need a shower! lol Yay for Gillian and the 30DS can't…
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Fears and Triumphs
Hi All, thought it'd be nice to share some general motivational stuff .. What were / are your fears around exercise ? And What were / are your triumphs in exercise? Thanks for sharing.
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Plank - easy method?
Hi all, I have added a few of the Wii muscle exercises in to start toning up and making me do things I don't normally.. now one of them is what I'd call a 'plank' - they call it something different. But even 2 years post baby I am not able to hold this steady for more than 15 seconds. Should I carry on from that point or…
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30 Day Shred - how heavy do you lift?
Hi Am thinking about the 30 day shred but wondered how heavy you lift.. given the advice in general on here that heavy is better.. Do you build up to heavier weights, use small weights or jump right in with heavy weights? Thanks for your advice.
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Dumbell exercises
Hi, all am trying to form a 'routine' for introducing dumbells. I wondered if you have some top tips on types to do, how many sets and reps etc. Or perhaps good websites to look on? My right bicep is stronger than my left and they are definately 'there' but my Triceps are weak so I would like to work these too. The weights…
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C25K - Support
Week 1 Day 1 for me today and I sure would appreciate the support. I'm doing this with my daughter - who is younger, fitter and faster than me! But then you'd expect that. Anyone else starting out? Or further into the plan? I have that familiar scared feeling about the upcoming transitions up the minutes! lol I'll be…
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Losing Weight while Building fitness / muscle.
I lost a fair bit of post baby weight last year - after stopping feeding my baby. Now this year.. I'm up for losing more but also getting fitter / looking better. I spent the summer riding my horse but long story short I have only ridden once since october and that was last week. I started belly dancing and have started…
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Jogging on the spot V's C25K week 1
Hi all, wondered if there is truly any benefit to jogging on the spot ? I've just started the Couch to 5K plan with my DD (aged 12) and it's raining today.. we were planning day 2 today as I'm out of the house from before 7am and not back till nearly 9pm tomorrow - too late to then take DD running. We can go Tuesday or Wed…
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Teenager - Circuit training interest
Hi all, my eldest is soon to be13. She is not very 'sporty' in that she doesn't enjoy the general sports at school. She does do dance at school and has enjoyed trampolining (till our trampoline broke last winter - we will be replacing it soon). She enjoys body boarding in the summer and we do a lot of walking in the warmer…
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Biggest Loser Challenge (all welcome)
No restriction on your location.. No scary yellow line or voting off.. Just good old loss of weight and gaining of confidence - with an option of fitness challenges. Biggest Loser UK series starts TONIGHT 3rd Jan Thought we could log our weight loss each week - calculating the % to give a 'virtual' crown to the biggest…
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Human - The world changes 1 step further
On the back of the horse thread... I wanted to add a scenario The world is in a bad economic state but we've all got to eat.. haven't we? So.. what about if the world leaders made a decision that our ancestors were right, and we should add Human to the consumption menu? So instead of locking people up in jail, they are put…
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Clean Week - starting Samhain / Halloween
Not going to be easy but after my lovely halloween weekend with my family, I need to take stock and get myself back on track.. for me. :) And so my hubby thinks I'm just as sexy next year as he did this! :blushing: so.... this is my pledge to have a 'clean' week calorie wise and drink lots of water! lol If anyone fancies…
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tips for beating a plateau...
Ok.. I'm at 1200 calories, I ride 3-4 times a week. I don't eat my calories for riding but have tried this and gained.. so it's obviously not my bodies 'way' to eat them. If I up my calories I gain.. but if I stick to 1200 I stay the same weight. I've lost a lot this year (for me) but am dwindling now and losing motivation…
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Deep Bruising..
Hi all, I wondered if you've got any advice - it's related to this board as it was exercise induced. lol i fell off my horse 2 weeks ago (just over) and had a rather fetching bruise (about 12 inches wide) on my left hip. It's now fading nicely but I'm left with a lump / hardening under it which is still sore when pressure…
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Tattoo ideas... images wanted!
Ok.. I've wanted a new tattoo for a few years now.. and paid a deposit for one for my 10th Anniversary. Sadly money was too tight and I had to for-go.. so it's now over a year later and finally I'm in a position to get one soon. :) I was looking at getting a tattoo on my hand that looks in the style of henna which I do…
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UK - where to get body fat % reading?
Hi all I have a 'normal' scales and don't really want to pay out a load on new ones.. I wondered if there is anywhere in the UK that you can get your body fat % measured (preferrably without embarrassing staff around etc). lol do Boots / chemists or anything like that work things out? Or maybe gyms? I am joining Uni gym so…
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Adult Section needed?
Given everything going on, would it not be wise for there to be an adult section / humour ? That way if people don't want to be involved, they don't have to sift through the posts, and if they do well then it's game on. Ths IS a fantastic resource, with fantastic members, some have a different sense of humour from others,…
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where do you live.. in pictures..
Ok, after getting to grips with time zones, where people live etc, I thought it would be nice to show people WHERE we live.. in pictures. Not your house of course, but your local area / what sort of place you live in or like to visit near to home. I'll start.. I live in South West Wales (I'm from london originally though)…
