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Good to be back
Hi guys! I'm Natalie from the UK. I've been a member of MFP for a long time and was one of the first ever forum admins many years ago. Loved it! I lost 48lb back in 2011 and have always kept the app close to me. It's stopped my weight from going out of control over the years but after having 2 boys...it started to creep up…
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YAYW - smoking hot Brides to Be!
Hi everyone, I thought I'd start a thread on the forums for everyone from the YAYW website. If you comment on here, you will be able to find this thread easily under your "My Topics" button! We can keep each other accountable and post our losses over the coming weeks. Weigh in day is Friday, I believe? So, I'm hoping to…
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4 months to lose 20lbs?
Well hello everyone! I lost 42lbs using this site and put an awful lot back on while studying for my finals! Finally finished and graduated but I feel pretty lousy about my gain. It's not an awful amount but enough for me to know that Ive put on weight. I've lost 5lb since getting back into calorie counting with MFP and…
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40lbs down! 13lbs to go! (with pics)
Hiya everyone! I joined MFP in April 2010 and have lost 40lbs in weight. I love this site and it's the first time I have ever lost weight sensibly and healthily. I'm getting married in November this year :happy: and so I'm on the final stretch to lose the last stone (13lbs) However, I have become complacent with my weight…
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Need running advice please.
Hi guys, I'm looking for a bit of advice. I started running in the Spring/Summer of 2010 and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately I injured my achilles tendon and had to take some time off without any exercise :sad: Anyhow, I started running again in Autumn and carried on until Christmas came along and I caught a nasty bug.…
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Wow! How many members?
Hi everyone! I've been here since April this year and have lost EVERY pound below because of this fantastic site. It's only recently I started posting on this forum again...but WOW!!!.....so many members! It's fantastic! Does anyone actually know how many people are using MFP?? Welcome to all the newbies too and Good Luck!…
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teeth extracted...what to eat?!
Hi everyone, I had two of my upper molars, one from the left and one from the right extracted 48 hours ago. I have been following the advice of my dentist...swilling with salt water and I am in no pain whatsoever at the moment, However, I have been eating very soft foods...mainly ice cream and jelly and was wondering when…
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14lbs to go! with pics!
Hey ladies (and gents), how are you all this evening? I've been away for a few days because my dissertation has been taking over my days at the mo. But H2B is in cardiff at the glee club for a work do so I'm catching up on here I've been looking at pics on facebook and can finally see a change in my weight loss...I started…
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I need your help guys! **sigh**
Hi there everyone! I've been a member on here for several months and lost an amazing 39lbs with the sole help of this website! As you can imagine, I am soooooo pleased with this progress but have hit a significant brick wall :sad: My weight is going up and down all the time but I am staying mainly at my current weight of…
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35lbs down! 17lbs to go! With pics! =)
Hey guys, I started my journey here in April of this year and am so happy with the progress I have made. I feel absolutely great and finally have a healthy BMI. I have been jogging 3/4 times per week and eating healthily...although I still allow myself some naughty treats :flowerforyou: I have about 17lbs left to go but…
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Strength training to push me past this plateau!?
Hey guys, I have been experiencing a plateau for the past 2 weeks....my choices havn't been amazing and I'm worried that this plateau is going to push me off the rails. I had my first plateau about 6 weeks ago and it lasted nearly 4 weeks and then I managed to drop nearly 4lbs. I jog for 40 - 50 minutes 4 - 5 times a week…
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Strange words to everyone....local to you!
Hey guys, I have noticed lately when posting that I type a word into my reply and realise that many would not understand it due to my geographical location...lol...and then delete it! As we are a world wide forum...I was thinking...let's become wiser and share words that mean something to you and others my not understand.…
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The importance of water!
:flowerforyou: Hey guys, I received my HRM this morning and although I am over the moon, I doubt I will get a workout in today because I have come down with a nasty summer cold. Urgh... :sick: I have just returned from a 40minute walk with the poochie (he HAS) to be walked because of his routine and he'll start climbing…
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Working out with a cold?
Okay, so my HRM arrived this morning...Yay! :flowerforyou: But an unwanted guest has also arrived....Oh Bugger :noway: I have a cold...with the usual symptoms...runny nose :sick: sneezing and a little sinus pain. I have been looking on the internet about whether or not it is okay for me to workout and try out my sexy new…
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This is my plea....to EVERYONE at MFP
Hi there guys! :flowerforyou: We all know that sodium intake plays a vital role in your journey to lose weight and there are hundreds of forum posts dedicated to the role of sodium vs water intake and weight loss e.t.c! I'm guessing that sodium intake is very important to count, and so I am asking everyone on here to do…
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Hey guys...what do you think of this?
Hey guys, I have been looking for a HRM for a while, after my boyfriend refused to buy me one for my birthday because it wasn't romantic enough :happy: Bless him.... So, I've just purchased one of these....it is not extremely expensive but please check it out! http://www.johnlewis.com/230671592/Product.aspx?source=14798…
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B. I. N. G. O. WINGS!
Hey guys, I'm doing really well with my fitness and weight loss but I would really love an exercise that could tone up my BINGO WINGS! For all the non UK peeps, they are the parts of your arm, above your arm pit that wobble when you wave! My tummy is coming along nicely..but I would love to focus upon this area! Please…
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30 Day Shred (May 15th - June 15th) Support Group
Hi guys, after a great amount of interest I have decided to create this topic/group for all individuals who would like to take part in Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. Although the group "officially" starts on friday..anyone who has recently started the shred can take part. I think this will be a great motivator for people…
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Plateau breaking success!
Hi guys, I had to stop my fitness regime 3 weeks ago due to achilles tendonitis and found myself stuck in a plateau for approx 2-3 weeks...I was still healthy eating but remaining still throughout most of the day...which almost killed me :laugh: I weighed on friday after starting back at the 30DS and decided that I would…
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Please think of those poor families in Cumbria UK
OMG...my mother just phoned me to tell me about the events that have been unfolding today. usually, I am right on the ball with the news headlines but have spent most of the day limping about the house doing a little spring cleaning. A man from the UK drove to 30 different areas in Cumbria and killed 12 people....many…
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About bloody time =)
:flowerforyou: Hi guys! It has been two weeks since I was diagnosed with Tendonitis of the Achilles Tendon and I have listened to the doctor and continued to treat it and stay off my left foot as much as possible. I was given a heel block to help support the pressure on my heel and things were progressing slowly, but…
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So down in the dumps =(
Hi guys, I've been doing so well with my new diet and fitness regime and was up to day 6 of the 30 day shred (ready to move onto level 2) on friday and suffered a really aching knee. I left it for one day and by the following day it appeared to have completely healed. Great! Throughout the day I was ready and looking…
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Ouch!
Hi Guys, I'm on day 6 of the 30 day shred today and was considering moving onto level 2 today as I am feeling 100% ready to move up. I finished day 5 yesterday and in the evening, I noticed my kneee was feeling a little strange :ohwell: I didn't put too much pressure on it and after a sleep it feels a little better...but…
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Final Exam Today! =)
Well, I've finally made it through my 2nd year of my degree and have my final exam today at 2pm (GMT)..it's only an hour and a half and concidentally it's about nutrition anf the affect it has on cognitive processes and the brain. I can't wait until it's over with...I'm quietly confident as all my exams have gone well so…
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30 Day Shred...anyone with me?
Hi guys, I know that there is already an existing 30 day shred group, but I think it's too far into May for me to join. I have just ordered the DVD from amazon and it should be here by friday! I'm hoping to start doing it as soon as the postman drops it through my door :happy: Would anyone be interested in taking part with…
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30 Day Shred...anyone with me?
Hi guys, I know that there is already an existing 30 day shred group, but I think it's too far into May for me to join. I have just ordered the DVD from amazon and it should be here by friday! I'm hoping to start doing it as soon as the postman drops it through my door :happy: Would anyone be interested in taking part with…
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Help me find the perfect workout DvD? Thankyou =)
Hi guys, I've stepped up my fitness lately and decided to start a personal workout in my own home with a DvD, I used one by claire (she used to be in steps) and managed to get through it relatively easy. I now feel a challenge coming on and was wondering what you guys would suggest as a good workout DVD with lots of focus…
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Sodium & Fibre
I have been using MFP for approx. 4 weeks now and the weightloss I have seen has been fantastic...a total of 12lbs! Yay! However, I'm a little concerned about my sodium intake..I can't seem to get it anywhere near the desired amount! I'm really low on sodium...is this a problem and detrimental to my health? I am also…
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Noooooo! It would only happen to me =(
This morning, I noticed a dry mark on the living room ceiling that looked like it had been stained by a small amount of water damage! It was dry so me and the OH decided to leave it alone and thought that it had happened a while ago and we had failed to notice! But....I just turned the central heating on and it has started…
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Well Hello =)
Hi guys, now that my exams have finished (for a few days) , I have decided to start posting on here more often...the website is working wonders for me...a loss of 10lb in 3 weeks! WOW! I have also lost 3 inches from my hips and chest (still have the perfect hourglass figure) lol...just scaled down a little =) and 2 inches…
