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Too much protein for Keto?
Hey. I started the Keto plan yesterday and was told to keep fats high but I think I'm going over on the protein. I want to hit ketosis will this hinder my efforts? I have pcos so is a struggle as is. My diary is open, meals are a little mis matched as I'm just throwing things together to try and reach the numbers. Macros…
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Too much protein hinder ketosis?
Hey. I started the Keto plan yesterday and was told to keep fats high but I think I'm going over on the protein. I want to hit ketosis will this hinder my efforts? I have pcos so is a struggle as is. My diary is open, meals are a lil mis matched as I'm just throwing things together to try reach the numbers. Macros are 5%…
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Natural Hair Drama!
Hey Sista's! In need of advice and this rate scissors. :explode: I stopped relaxing my hair Feb 2010 after 9 years but in the last 4 moved to texturising and I would only do it once every 3 months and I'll admit I never kept up the monthly steam treatments and trims. I'm basically all natural now especially in the middle…
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Are Bowflex really worth it?
Hey all! Need loads of opinions, this is my money we're talking about here. :laugh: I live in London, UK and began Chalean Extreme last week and loving it especially the heavy lifting. I have a set of 1.5kg, 3kg and 5kg dumbbells and I mostly use the 5's until I begin to fatigue and go down to the 3 to finish the set then…
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Any UK PCOS sufferers?
Hi. I have PCOS making weightloss alot harder, I've been on this site over a year and in that time managed to lose 28 lbs but through trial and error and immense frustration have regained and now trying to lose again to the grand total of 119 lbs. I have a few US friends on here who suffer from this awful condition and…
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Is this enough?
Hi all. I'm in need of your advice, posted this in general forum and got no response. I have been on this site over a year and tried numerous fitness dvds but mainly Jillian's and Chalene's and I always go back to Chalene as I love her energy and enthusiasm and if I enjoy what I'm doing it doesn't become a chore. I began…
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Resistance or Cardio?
I've still got 100lbs to lose and I began strength training doing Chalean Extreme Monday. Baring in mind on rest & circuit days I also do a 20-30 min session of either Turbo Jam or Fire is it worth completing the full 12 week program with so much fat still to lose? Will I see any results/difference in my size or should I…
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Slimming into Dec 31st! (CLOSED GROUP)
Hey friends as promised I've made our challenge official, it's 9 weeks until the end of the year and in that time I know we can lose a min of 10 pounds or more incorporating any exercise you wish and the optional mini challenges I set. The challenge will begin Monday 31st and final weigh in will be Dec 31st. For this week…
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Who wants to try? 30 Day Slimdown
Hey all. Want to give this a go and looking for anyone interested in trying to complete it all with me, we can check in our measurements every 10 days or in 30. If your up for it great to have the support and accountability as I know this workout can kick serious bum. The challenge consists of: DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL…
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Strength with weights dvds?
Hi. I want to incorporate muscle building exercises without the cardio as I get that in at the gym. I have dumbbells ranging from 3lbs and up, are there any dvds that are basically you & a set of weights doing reps? (not like JMs stuff). I find I work out better when being instructed following dvds rather than a sheet…
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JM 30 Day Slimdown - who's in?
Hey all. Want to give this challenge a go and looking for anyone interested in trying, if your up for it great to have the support and accountability. The challenge consists of: DAY 1 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 2 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 3 - NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES DAY 4 - 30 DAY SHRED: LEVEL 1 DAY 5 - BANISH FAT, BOOST…
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Don't know what else to do, need help!
Feeling so depressed but trying to keep the upbeat attitude alive. I know it takes time but I'm just not losing weight just the same 2lbs every week & getting tired of it now. I try to burn 3000cals a week yes I don't always get there but I do try. I work full time so can't work out as much as I'd like so I manage to…
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Muscle building?
How long roughly does it take to build muscle and what sort of exercises must you do to build it? I want to burn more fat and know this is the way to do it. When will I know that I've built some up? I've read here people say it takes quite a while to build any but this week so far my body feels quite tender especially my…
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Water weight or fat?
Not been exercising as much as I normally do and the little bits weren't worth logging. Weighed again this morning and lost another pound and I anticipate more before the weeks over (fingers crossed) but I'm wondering if it's a real loss. The muscles especially in my thighs are not sore anymore, have they possibly released…
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Biggest Loser
Hey all! Just ordered the Biggest Loser: The Workout(UK) version. Anyone done this or had success with the other versions? Is it any good?
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Walking for weight loss then . . . .what do you suggest?
Hey. Basically I plan to use walking (brisk and light jogging) as my main tool in my weight loss quest so how many times should I aim to walk in a week? How long? And what typical results will I achieve in what time frame? I'll be incorporating some aerobic dvds in on days I don't walk too. I want to use the walking to…
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HRM'S a necessity?
Hi. I'm thinking of buying the Polar ft7 that will set me back £65.00 but I'm hoping it will help motivate me and make me more aware of what I'm actually burning as I feel mfp is probably a lil too high. Anyway do you feel they are necessary for a successful weightloss/workout or should I continue exercising blindly…
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60lbs in 6 months realistic?
Hey all! I'm 243lbs (17.5st) and my ultimate goal weight is 140lbs (10st). My aim is to lose 10lbs a month which would get me to 183lbs by the 31st of December 2011 and once this goal is reached I will continue on to my final goal. Had a few bad days this week but will be back on track Monday and will be incorporating…
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30DS Right for me?
Hey. Got the shred and some other Jillian DVDs, First off love Jillian, she works me hard and I sweat buckets but i'm starting to wonder if it's the wrong time of my weight loss challenge to do her workouts. I have a lot to lose and doing her workouts on rotation for 2 weeks i've only noticed my thighs/calves hardening and…
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Cardio
I'm only doing a mixture of 30 day shred and BFBM on a daily rotation every day I try to get in an hour of exercise. I sweat quite a lot but don't feel I'm getting in enough cardio to get the scales moving, so far I only feel the muscles (especially in my legs) getting firmer & tighter and as big as I am you can't see a…
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Sorry but its a RANT!!!
Hi all. I'm sorry but I'm feeling very discouraged and down tonight. I know I shouldn't weigh every day but its an addiction, I can't help it and from one days food I've put on the 3lbs lost. It makes me feel like I'll never get anywhere near my goal and that I'll be killing myself for nothing especially with me having…
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Am I doing enough?
Thanks for taking the time to read & advise. My goal is to lose 100lbs and i'm starting on the slimfast diet basically because I like a structure I can work too as my own seems to always go askew. I have a treadmill but get bored on it so purchased Jillian Michaels BFBM & 30DS (NMTZ is in the post), I plan to do the shred…
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Shred knees?
Has anyone ever had this occur? Did the shred 5 days last week level 1 and 1 day a bit of level 2 stopped as I was getting a bit bored and wanted to try some kinect games. Since then I've had this feeling in my left knee like its spongy or filled with fluid making it a bit stiff and sometimes locks (only way I can describe…
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BFBM, NMTZ & 30DS FOR THE OBESE
I've recently purchased BFBM and 30DS I intend to use these 2 as my only forms of workout 6x a week testing sundays but also considering buying NMTZ. For a 248lber is it wise to be starting off with these or would it be too much too quick as I've read many reviews and extreme and hard comes up quite often? So far I've only…
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HRM & Calories burned
Hi. How do you work out how many calories burned based on your heart rate at the time of your exercise? Also where in the UK can you get a HRM that also gives calories burnt cheap besides ebay? Thanks x
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Water question
Hey all. I'm currently trying to drink more water as I know its good for you and for cleaning out your system downside is i'm not a huge fan of the taste unless I'm really dehydrated. As I type this I'm drinking small cups of water but forcing it down and I'm trying to get through #1 1.5L bottle a day (don't know what that…
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Calling all Londoners
Hey! I'm looking to meet women from London who can lend support and motivation and you never know maybe even something along the lines of a weight loss buddy. Being on this site for a while I have not seen many of us and would like there to be a group dedicated to us and our ideas although its still open to all. If anyone…
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Are your partners sabotaging you?
Am I the only one or are there others out there with partners who forget what we're trying to achieved? It could be just mine but he's always trying to break me and I'm usually so weak I give in. Saturday night I had chicken, ribs and chips and this morning a hot chocolate and medium fries from mcdonalds (bought me a…
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Is 30 day shred enough?
Hi. I'm on day 2 of this workout and enjoying it even the pain but thinking is it enough? I am feeling the tightness in my thighs, calves, arms and abs and a difference in my stamina from the 1st day but its the only exercise I'm doing every evening. I'm wondering if I need to incorporate more cardio to get the desired…
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248lbs and trying the 30 day shred
Hi. Started the 30ds last night level 1 and it was really good, made me sweat buckets and today I feel the muscles in my arms, abs and legs have tightened. I've been looking at the before and after pics of women on here who have done it and received amazing results within the 30 days and it has motivated me to keep at it.…
