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Anyone from Somerset (UK) want to team up for motivation and support
Hi I am a nurse from Somerset, over 50 and suddenly feeling old. I have a lot of weight to shift and would love to buddy up for motivation, support and general moaning and groaning....... I love cooking so happy to share ideas and tips... Lucy
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Would be nice to find some UK friends for moral support and swapping the odd tip or moan!!!
Hi Been on this journey a while (and second time around) have learnt so much about myself and how to do this right... Would love to find some more UK based friends on her to offer support to and share the good times and the hard... Message me or send a friend request.. Lucy
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Anyone in the UK need support and a friendly ear to get started
Hi I love this site and the help it has given me I have lost 107lbs since April last year and have learnt many lessons along the way So if you are just getting started and need support add me and message me Lucy
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Hello Again - Anyone here from Weston-Super-Mare or nearby
Hi All This is my second time on MFP 7 years ago I lost over 100lbs with MFP and kept it off for a while then due to work/home stress I fell off the wagon and put it all back on over time Recently moved to Weston for a change in lifestyle so back on the plan again and looking forward to getting and staying fit Would love…
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Looking for South London Friends - for support
Hi Need to get back into the groove and looking for friends locally for exercise or social support Lucy
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Looking for South London Friends - for support
Hi I need to get back into the groove and am looking for local friends for support and possible meeting for exercise or social support Lucy
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Looking for more London based friends
Hi Restarting after a break - long story!!! Would love to make some new local or localish friends for support Lucy
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South East London - looking for support on this journey
Hi I am based in Penge and looking for new friends to join me for mutual support in making 2014 the year this happens Lucy
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Looking for more London & home counties based friends
Hi I have been on this site for 3 years and it is wonderful However due to lots of circumstances the last year has been a bit of a nightmare and I have gained back half of what I lost Well things have changed over the last 3 months and I am ready to go again Would love to make some new friends for mutual support and…
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Great North Run
Hi Just got my conformation of a place anyone else been successful I am now v v worried as can barley manage 5k at the moment Lucy
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Cycling/running buddies SE London Croydon, Bromley borders
Ok - well here goes I live is SE London Penge/Croydon/Beckenham borders and would love to find some local friends to either run or cycle with (I am just getting into running and can just manage 5k ish but feel having some companions at a similar level would encourage me to progress and of course it would work both ways) I…
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Great North Run 2013
Hi Anyone else get a place in the ballot Lucy
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Great North Run 2013
Having entered the ballot a couple of months ago assuming that I had no chance of a place as it is always so oversubscribed imagine my shock when I received an email today to say I had been successful and have a place..... I was just wondering if anyone else also had a place.... I am now v v worried I can barely do 5k at…
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Cycling/running buddies SE London Croydon, Bromley borders
Ok - well here goes I live is SE London Penge/Croydon/Beckenham borders and would love to find some local friends to either run or cycle with (I am just getting into running and can just manage 5k ish but feel having some companions at a similar level would encourage me to progress and of course it would work both ways) I…
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Looking for more London based friends
Hi Am looking for some more local friends for mutual support and encouragement Lucy
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Cycling/running buddies SE London Croydon, Bromley borders
Ok - well here goes I live is SE London Penge/Croydon/Beckenham borders and would love to find some local friends to either run or cycle with (I am just getting into running and can just manage 5k ish but feel having some companions at a similar level would encourage me to progress and of course it would work both ways) I…
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Cycling/running buddies SE London Croydon, Bromley borders
Ok - well here goes I live is SE London Penge/Croydon/Beckenham borders and would love to find some local friends to either run or cycle with (I am just getting into running and can just manage 5k ish but feel having some companions at a similar level would encourage me to progress and of course it would work both ways) I…
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Cycling/running buddies SE London Croydon, Bromley borders
Ok - well here goes I live is SE London Penge/Croydon/Beckenham borders and would love to find some local friends to either run or cycle with (I am just getting into running and can just manage 5k ish but feel having some companions at a similar level would encourage me to progress and of course it would work both ways) I…
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Does anyone know whats happened to Unwrapping Candy
Hi We used to chat occasionally and now she has dissapeared again Does anyone still here from her? Lucy
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Warrior Dash - UK - London
Hi Well I ahve been challanged by a friend to do this next year and was wondering if there are any others out there who are mad enough to join us... Check out the site.... http://warriordash.com/info.php Lucy
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Welcome
Hi My name is Lucy and I am based in Croydon I have been on MFP since May and have really valued the support of all my friends on here I thought it would be great to have a group for all thoes based in our great city so we can share tips or maybe arrange to meet up for a walk or other exercise etc Lucy
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Warrior Dash UK – what a letdown – motivation hit
Nearly 8 months ago I signed up for this event in London and Have worked hard to get fit for it I have also been sponsored for nearly £800 then yesterday 2 weeks before the event I receive an e-mail from Red Frog Events to say it is cancelled, no apology no explanation. They have done the same with the other UK event which…
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Never could have done this a year ago.... Extreme Lucy
Hi All I am back from my amazing holiday in the Lake District – Mini diary Day 1 arrived at the cottage which was beautiful and in the middle of nowhere, the weather was26'c and we went for a 5 mile walk around the lanes and footpaths tomorrow we are off to ride shire horses I am going to get up early in the morning and…
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Homemade Protein shakes
For the past 11 months I have been using Protein shakes in the morning as a replacement for Breakfast a meal I never have time to eat because of my job... They have helped in 2 ways:- 1) Increasing my Protein has helped with building healthy muscle and my training schedual 2) Having Protein for breakfast stops me getting…
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Huge milestone – going horse riding tomorrow
When I started this journey 11 months ago I had a list of goals and milestones that I wanted to reach... Part of me back then at 326lbs never thought I would get there or stick it out as I had tried so many diets over the years. But this has been different it has been a real lifestyle change and not a diet and now down…
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Turkish get up....WOW
My PT had me doing these tonight for the 1st time - amazing exercise I am so enjoying learning all the new things my body can now do :smile: Lucy
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WARNING – Shopping on way back from the Gym.....
Oh My God – Went to the gym today and did long set of intervals on the way home I realised I did not fancy the salmon I had out for dinner so popped into the supermarket. Big error I spent over an hour wandering around in a weird daze talking myself in and out of all the bad things I wanted to buy..... I barely made it out…
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Upping calories – feeling anxious – support needed....
Hi All Firstly let me fill in the background.... I started this journey in may last year and since then have lost 101 lbs this is 31% of my total starting body weight and 66% of the total weight I want to lose. I am 42 years old and am currently the lightest I have been my entire adult life. I have done this on 1200 cals a…
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Mission Deli Mini Wraps
Hi All Just wanted to suggest you try these they are 97 Cals each and are great.... Lucy
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Resting Heart Rate – Your thoughts!!!!
I got a Garmin Forerunner today with a HRM and put it on this evening to play with it a bit and set it up..... I have noticed that my resting heart rate is quite low 50 – 54 BPM, Now I know this is in the OK range for someone who is quite fit but expected mine to be higher as I am still 227lbs and far from fit.... What is…
