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Hungry... Hungry.. Hungry.. almost gave in....
Tonight I learnt a really important lesson (and to be honest one I should have already known) Today I was on a training course - buffet lunch provided which ended up being a selection of very high calorie sandwiches, crisps, cake and fruit.... So I ate half a avocado and hummus sandwich and some grapes. We had also…
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Has anyone else come across "The Core Stick"
Hi Has anyone else come across ‘The Core Stick’ it looks like a bubble with a stick at each end and is full of ball bearings. I was not quite sure what to expect when I was handed it by my personal trainer today. Well all I can say is “wow” we went through a set of exercises and although we were just trying it out for the…
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How Local are you - Anyone Croydon SE London????
Hi I was just wondering is there was anyone else here from Croydon or local area? Would be great to link up for support? Or even to find a gym buddy... Lucy
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Sadistic personal trainer..... Everyone needs a ‘Ben’
This time I decided to go for it I have talked a lot about losing weight have yoyo dieted and finally after topping the scales at 326lbs realising it was starting to impact on my effectiveness at work (I am a mental health nurse) I decided to make the changes necessary diet/exercise/lifestyle. As part of this I decided…
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Protein help required...
I am working out at the gym and my trainer has suggested that I should try to increase my protein intake a little Does anyone have any suggestions of natural (i.e. not shakes or bars) high protein, low fat/cal snacks I can include in my diary?
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Strange places to lose weight........
I have a lot of weight to lose and the last place I thought of was my fingers till I nearly lost my diamond ring in the swimming pool. The other thing is my wrists I had to do my watch up on a different hole today.... my tummy and bum are huge and I lose weight off my hands and wrist ......REALLY what is that all about
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Which is the best Low Cal Caesar dressing available – UK
Hi Everyone Thought I would pick your brains Does anyone have any recommendations for a light/Low Cal Caesar dressing available in the UK Have just tried the Kraft one and my better half just described it as “tasting like milky vomit” so I need to find an alternative I am sure some of you will suggest recipes and I agree…
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‘Power Plate’ Training
The gym I have joined has these machines and they are completely new to me - does anyone have experience for using them and did you find them any good? Lucy
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Eating Out – PREZZO – Amazing
I just wanted to share this, we were out at a concert last night in London and needed to find somewhere to eat which did not blow the calorie count and we found an amazing new menu at PREZZO This is a chain of really nice Italian style restaurants and the food is freshly cooked... The new part of the menu is called lighter…
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Protein supplements - advice needed....
Hi I am about to start at a gym and have a personal trainer booked as I really need to make this work this time.... I have over 150lbs to loose and am with the agreement of my GP sticking to around 1200 cals a day so I can move the first 30-40lbs quickly this will in turn make the exercise easier etc.... I swim for 45 mins…
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The cat that got the fish........
I just wanted to share the funniest thing that just happened. Michelle my very lovely wife was in the kitchen getting things ready for dinner while I was working on the computer in the lounge. When she let out a loud tirade of swear words and dashed past the lounge door still shouting I followed fearing something terrible…
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I am so excited..... Under Water MP3 Player....
I love swimming and due to being so heavy at the moment it is a great way to start my exercising plan. I have been swimming for 45mins every morning and have been getting incredibly bored. So tonight my wonderful wife bought me a present, a MP3 player for the swimming pool it is made by speedo and attaches to my goggles I…
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Scared........
Well I have gone and done it I have booked an appointment to join a Gym.... I have felt too embarrassed to go to a gym for years and have decided that if I am serious about losing the 150lbs I need to get rid of once and for all. I have found a great personal trainer who is going to work with me he has promised to shout at…
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Blessed by the people I work with.... I just wanted to shar
I just wanted to share with you all something that happened at work today... Firstly I should explain the back ground, I am a Clinical manager in a small Mental Health Hospital, and have a fantastic team that work for me. It is a tough stressful job and we all look after each other although often I feel spoilt, coffee…
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Setting mini goals and rewards – What are yours?
Well today I was thinking about my goals and trying to break them down into manageable chunks with appropriate rewards and here is the list I came up with:- Starting weight – 324lbs – 4th May 2010 Goal 1 – 300lbs – I like round numbers. Goal 2 – 270lbs – Go for the spa day that was a leaving present from my last job but…
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Wanted - Friends to share my Journey with..............
Hi Everyone Today is the day, well at least last Wednesday was the day, when I made the decision that I was serious about losing weight this time. I sat myself down, gave myself a good old fashioned talking too and decided it was now or never and I could not go on convincing myself that I was happy with how things were,…
