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Aqua zumba
HI, Our pool has just started doing Aqua zumba....does anyone know how many cals an hour would burn at mid to high impact? Thanks
do you count....
Miscellaneous eating ....as in, in addition to your daily meals but odd mouthfulls of food. I have a 1year old and for example when trying to get him to eat I sometimes eat a forkfull myself......it would be so difficult to work out so wondered how others do. I Thought maybe a contingency of 50cals per day maybe.
getting back into the gym :) advice needed
HI there, Well I'm finally getting back into the gym as I've realised its the only thing that's going to work! I have 1 stone to lose and want to aim for this as a one month challenge. I know you can't spot reduce but will prob focus on tum, bum & thighs. Can anyone advise on The following: How long should each work out…
wouldn't it be good if.....
We had inbetween sizes......on a good day I'm a UK dress size 10.....on a bad day a 12, well nearly!!!! A 10 will look tight and squeezed in, but a 12 good on The legs big and baggy on The waist If only there was a size 11 Just a thought ;)
I think my body has its own idea of ideal weight!
Just a thought, but do you think It's possible that your bodys ideal weight may differ from what you think? My personal ideal weight is 8.5stone, or UK dress size 8 (I'm 5ft) However the weight I have always found it easy to maintain.....add hardest to get past is 9.5 stone,dress size 10. Maybe this is my bodies ideal…
high energy, low calorie salad recipe anyone
HI, As the title suggests I'm looking for a salad recipe that's gives a bit of an energy boost but low cal (up to 200) During the day I'm very lethargic and going some super foods may do the trick.....but clueless lol Thanks in advance
starting agian!
so...... a while back i was doing really well and lost 14lb......then i hit a major platue and kinda gave in :-( and gained half of it back! so, ive had a holiday, a sulk, a 'i cant do it'.......and no im back on track, day one nearly over and wasnt too hard, although bike ride was a killer!! fingers crossed i stay on…
petite ladies, whats your goal size / weight?
Hi ladies, I'm just wondering if you mind sharing your goal weight / dress size and why you have chosen it. I'm 5ft 0, and my ideal weight would be 116lb, UK dress size 8 / 10........I feel that being smaller that any weight, however small shows more than taller ladies :( X
anyone done the 3 day diet
HI, I've been passed on a 3 day diet that claims to lose up to 10lb. Now I'm under no illusions that this won't come back on the minute you eat normally again but I am hearing mixed reviews on this and think as a one off motivater it may help me kick start getting back on track......some people did maintain weight loss All…
exercise routine ideas
Hi, Hope you can help! Im looking for an exercise routine that can easily be done at home and focus's on the stomach and hips area. (not DVD) I like ‘proper’ sit ups and I can think of some stretches but other than that bit clueless (im mainly looking to tone and bonus would be a bit of weight loss) So basically does…
ooh very excited!!
Just had to share but a fantastic friend is taking me out today to talk to a stylish about what shape I am And how to dress for it! I've always thought pear shaped, and I'm petite so I can't wait to find out more! Hopefully I'll learn loads and look fab soon
good website for goal date
Hi, just thought id share this link with you as i kinda like it!!.......you put in your current weight and goal weight, plus daily calorie intake and it works out how long it SHOULD take you to lose desired weight. it was interesting as i put a few different calorie intakes to figure out what fits with my goal date and now…
tightend skin?.......really?
Hi, bit of a random one, ideally im aiming to loose 2" off each thigh and Knee area, however if i am lucky enough to succeed with this will my skin really accept its new measuement without going all loose?? My legs are by no mean the best and lways been a pet hate of mine, but looking at them the other night it dawned on…
Chinese take-out
Hi, does anyone know the best low cal dishes to get if your having food from a Chinese take-out? we have some friends coming over and this is the choice! - id really like to be able to enjoy the food without woring too much :-)
bike riding with child
Hi I'm trying to figure out calories burned on a 5 mile bike ride with a child at 20lb on a bike seat attached to my bike I don't suppose ill be riding very fast!
ideal measurements?
Hi, I'm trying to determine ideal body measurements for my height....5ft. I'm a 30yr old female. I'm currently: Bust 36 Waist 27 Hips 37 Thighs 22 Ive searched high and low so any advice appreciated ;-)
i didnt just fall off the bandwagon.....
I crashed into six more, and fell down the chocolate covered hill!!! I've done ace recently, it dam hard watching everything you eat all the time but feel so happy at the results I know its worth it.......but I had a posh meal with a fixed menu on sat (Mmmmm) and no way was saying no to wine so reckoned I doubled my 1200 a…
inches?
Hi, Bit of a cadres one I suppose! I'm losing roughly 2lb per week and only 7lb ish of my ideal goal. Early days I noticed inch loss at most points of my body even though some clothes were still very tight or not fitting. Now I hardly notice any inch loss ( in past 2 mths) but now all clothes fit. How can I have stopped…
bike riding
Yay!! Finally ordered a bike seat for my little boy so now ill be able to go out on plenty of rides on my days off, and as a family at weekends. Ideally I'm looking to tone up the old 'thunder thighs'!! ;-) I reckon I could go at least 3 times a week......I know this isn't a lot but its all I can spare and some efforts…
tandoori mixed grill?
Hi, I'm having an Indian take out tonight, thought is get tandoori mixed grill (chicken lamb seek with veg curry) I love this and looking on Google it seems to be a good healthy option....but does anyone have idea of total cals (no rice) Or....an even healthier option. Thanks so much
best diet?
hi, im currently trying to lose my last stone! but ive hit a bit of a wall, and would like some advise i currently have a taget of 1200 cals per day and im either just below or just over (im only 5ft so thats why its low) and excesie a few times a week. what are you thoughts on the best diet for shifting those…
how much
Hi, I've been calorie counting since Jan and lost 9lb which is great, but not yet seeing much results on inch loss. Ive finally realised I need to exercise too ;-) I've started zumba (fast dance/aerobics approx 500 call per session) and talent up bike riding.( only started 2 weeks ago) I do one session of zumba a week and…
Uugghh stupid thighs!!
just measured the thigh of all my old happy jeans and it is apparent I need to lose up to 3" off each thigh!!! I'm now not a happy little lady!!.....how on earth am I going to get that to happen??! :-( Also I've lost 8lb and I seem to measure the same.....although I look and feel slimmer.....my body hates me. Lol
Hi - and happy new year!
Hi everyone, well, where to start, im 31 and new mum to a gorgeous 6mth old little boy :-) i hardley get much time to exercise other than running round the house cleaning like some mad woman with baby in tow ( ive yet to teach him hoovering skills ;-0 ) since having Ollie my body is just not the same and im trying in vain…
Uk size 10?
hi, Is anyone here a size 10......or know measurements of a classic size 10.....I'm mainly looking at leg circumfrence (thigh/knee/calf) Im aiming for size 10 but just need to understand what measurements my legs need to be Thanks so much!
Diet alone?...stupid Q!
hi there, bit of an odd one really but just interested if it is possible to loose weight (inches too) through dieting alone? i know excerise can either allow me to constume more calories, or lose weight fatser but if i was unable to excersise for any reason, (other than general movement / strolls ect) would i be able to…
measurements for legs??
hi, bit of a random one but im trying to figure out what size my legs are (i always guess they are one size bigger than the rest of me!) does anyone know of any websites that i could put measurement of thigh / knee / calf in that would give me an 'ideal' for my size and frame? ......this way i thik i would have a better…