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New Friends! 28yr old Australian :)
Hi everyone Just looking for some more friends to keep me accountable. I've so far lost 22 kilos - 5 kilos until my goal weight. Currently completing Jillian Michaels DVDs, running with the dog and doing Michelle Bridges 12 wbt (Australian weight loss program).
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New Friends
Hi Everyone Looking for some new motivated friends on MFP, I'm about to log 300 days in a row! I'm 27, from NSW Australia and have lost 15 kilos (33 pounds) so far. I eat moderate carb as I have insulin resistance and it's working well for me so far. Currently into day 4 of 30 Day Shred and also love taking my wolfhound…
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Nutrition Book Recommendations
Hi Everyone Just got my smart phone fixed (again), and I'm looking at getting some new nutrition books and would like some recommendations. Doesn't matter the type of 'diet' or way of eating, always looking to expand my knowledge. So far I've read the Primal Blueprint, Good Calories Bad Calories & Fast Food Nation. Thanks!
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Looking for new friends!
Hi, My name is Jess and I'm 27 from NSW, Australia. I've been eating 'primal' for about 8 months now and loving it, although I just tell people who ask I eat real food. Found this way of eating after searching online after finding out I'm insulin resistant and not reacting well to the dietitians advice of taking Metformin…
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Fasting Advice
Hi everyone! Been living primal for over 6 months now. Weight loss is slow due to PCOS and insulin resistance but I'm still chugging along with weights and walking Just read this from MDA: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/fasting-weight-loss/#axzz1pD9wS623 Have been thinking of trying this for a while and it mentions it can…
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Paleo/Primal diet buddies!
Hi, Im looking for some paleo/primal friends so I can look at your diaries for food ideas and to keep me motivated! I've been eating primal (I eat cheese/cream) for about a month now, loving it so far :) I've been diagnosed as having Insulin resistance after putting on weight following heart surgery (born with heart…
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Primal/Paleo Friends!
Hi, Im looking for some paleo/primal friends so I can look at your diaries for food ideas and motivation! I've been eating primal (I eat cheese/cream) for about a month now, loving it so far :) I've been diagnosed as having Insulin resistance and eating this way makes me feel so much better (no heart palpitations) and I…
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Group weigh in?
Hi, Just looking through some other groups and wondered if anyone was interested in starting up group weigh ins to set goals for xmas or something? I've joined another one this morning but it's all in pounds Jess
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Friends and motivators!
Hi everyone!, Looking for some more motivating friends! I'm 26 from NSW Australia and have lost 10 kilos (22 pounds) so far and would like to lose another 15-20 kilos Taking it one day at a time, I had open heart surgery a few years ago and recently found out I wasn't losing the post operation weight due to being insulin…
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Friends and motivators!
Hi everyone!, Looking for some more motivating friends! I'm 26 from NSW Australia and have lost 10 kilos (22 pounds) so far and would like to lose another 15-20 kilos Taking it one day at a time, I had open heart surgery a few years ago and recently found out I wasn't losing the post operation weight due to being insulin…
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Friends and motivators!
Hi Everyone :) I've been on MFP for a while but looking for some more motivating buddies :) I'm 26, from Newcastle Australia I put on weight after having to have open heart surgery a few years ago, and after struggling to lose weight I've found out I also have insulin resistance. Going to start on Metformin after seeing…
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Metformin
Quick Question! I've been recommended to go on Metformin after finding out I'm insulin resistant, but I told my dietitian I would like to give it three months and started a low carb diet. My weight has started to plateau after losing 9 kilos (20 pounds) and I would live to give it a go. I've been reading some things on the…
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Insulin Resistance + Metformin
Hi Everyone, I've been on MFP for a few months now, and after eating between 1200-1500 cals/day and exercising I struggled to lose weight. With the help of my doctors and dietitian it has been found that I have insulin resistance. They offered to put me on Metformin but I would like to know others peoples experiences and…
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Atkins (Induction) buddies?
Hello! I've done ALOT of research over the past few days and after having been testing for insulin resistance over the weekend (3 blood tests in 2 hours with a glucose drink in between), I've decided to start Atkins. Today is my first day and I'm pretty excited about it, and was looking for some other Atkins buddies (any…
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What is considered low carb to you?
Hi all! I'm getting tested tomorrow for the possibility of being insulin resistance and after reading on the internet and talking to my dietitian it's been recommended that I go on a low carb diet. The question is what do you consider low carb? To be honest, I think the idea of atkins is not good and too low. I've been…
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Friends and motivators!
Hi I'm 26 year old female from NSW Australia. I have currently lost 3 kilos, looking to lose alot more but getting insulin tested on the weekend, as I've been on here for 45 days my dietitian said I should have lost more :) Anyway, looking for more buddies! I promise I don't post constantly, and my diary is open and I love…
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Anyone from NSW Australia?
Hi I'm 26 year old female from the Newcastle region in NSW and looking for some more motivating buddies from the area, or even Australia as there seems to be alot of Americans on here! I've just hit the 40 day log in a row, lets see if I can make it to 100 :)
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Dieting while caring with someone with a mental illness
Hi All! I'm 26 and after having open heart surgery for a hole in the heart I only found out I had 3 months prior I am finally ready to lose the weight I put on when I wasn't allowed to move and the fear of having my heart go fast. Anyway - My problem is that my partner of 6 years, who means the world to me is bipolar, and…
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Need more motivating buddies!
Hi, I've been on this website for a few weeks now and I'm looking to find some more motivating buddies! I have logged on every day so far and like to comment on peoples diaries as I see them. I find having an open diary makes me more accountable for what I eat if everyone can see it so please feel free to comment :) I'm 26…
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Hormones/Insulin out of balance? No weight loss!
Hi Everyone! I've just had my 6 week check up with my dietitian and after 6 weeks of eating no more than 1700 cals per day and exercising 6 days a week my weight has not changed. When I say hasn't changed i'm no where near my goal weight with 30 kilos still to lose. i recently seen an iridologist (looks into your eyes) and…
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Need friends/motivators
Hi All! I'm a 26 year old from NSW Australia who has been using this website/smart phone app for just over a week and I'm looking for more friends. I like seeing what other people are doing as it seems to keep me motivated, so the more the merrier! I have about 25 kilos to lose so a while to go yet :) Jess
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Winter exercise when working full time?
Hi All, I'd just like peoples opinions, I work from 8 - 5 everyday and in these winter months I am struggling to find the daylight to exercise. I can't afford the gym as I just bought a house and I'm trying to keep costs down. My partner however has an xbox with a fitness game on it (fitness - evolved). Do you think that…
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Calorie Amount different?
Hi, Just some advice, I've joined this site and it's told me to eat 1540 calories a day. I have a dietian I am seeing at the moment (for my heart) and she recommended a minimum of 1540 but ideally around 1900, based on my current weight. Would you guys change the calorie figures manually or try to stick to the 1540? Also,…
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Hi everyone
Hello! I have joined this in the hope it will motivate me to get started. I'm 26 years old from the Hunter Valley NSW and I originally weighed 60 kilos after losing 25 and then found out after 2 years of doctors telling me it was all in my head that I needed to have open heart surgery for a birth defect. Anyway, that is…
