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Target smashed
Finally got to target and below. Struggled with last half stone for over a year and in about 6 weeks on a low carb diet I got there. I've been maintaing for about the same. I count nothing and stay full. Thought I would log in and do a diary since I was curious and it seems my body takes in what it needs
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Exercise calories
There are some things we do that are not listed as exercise. Rigorous housework, sex etc... How do we work them out or do we ignore the boring workouts lol
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Android app and hrm together
I am the proud 1st time owner of a heart rate monitor and since yesterday I can honestly say my hubby chose the perfect 1 for me. I have a Polar F6 with wearlink (chest strap) and I have just found that I can use my strap to send data to a FREE Android application called Cardiotrainer. I used this a lot last year when I…
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Your story so far
I guess some of you have put in "Intro" but for all those that don't want to click hundreds (hoping for many stories) of topics, it can all be here. I have been overweight most of my life (hear them violins lol) and for a brief period in my teens I got to a comfy UK size 12. Until getting pregnant and piled it all back on…
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Fussy eaters - Fruit and veg
Since starting my weightloss journey I have become addicted. If I don't have at least a third of my meal being veg and some fruit daily I feel bloated. Yet I chat to dieters who won't touch it. If you know something is low in calories and can help you fill up, why not eat it? Surely it's about training yourself to eat…
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Bargain food hunting in the UK
After seeing another thread I thought I might make this 1 since it will apply to a specific area. Aldi has a "Super 6" in store which is bargain priced seasonal fruit and veg. Lidl also has cheap mini selection to draw the eye in the hope of spending a little more in store. Many supermarkets run the offers and if you don't…
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Plan to succeed
Since I started my journey, 1 of the key points of being self motivated is to PLAN ahead. I roughly plan for the week when I do my shopping but each night when I get time to think I plan what I am going to eat the next day. I try to use everything that is available to me for variation and don't plan for exercise cals since…
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DVD workouts
I quit the gym last year due to finances and now do DVD workouts 5 days a week plus regular 5 mile walkes (sometime more weather permitting) Anyway, me and my daughters love Shaun T's Hip Hop Abs, Kate Lawler's workout and Kerry Katona real fitness we are doing alot lately. Our regulars are Davina Fit and for some hardcore…
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Noob WARNING
Hi MFP community, I am new here but have been on many a weightloss forum along my journey. Since Easter 2009 I have lost 6 stone. From 16"7 to 10"5 (lowest but put on a couple of pound) and trying to get to my 10 stone target. Feel free to prod me and hopefully we can help each other x
