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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Here we go again.

Back from Pilates. Starving!! Time for lunch.. Chilli and veg. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sounds well nice. Hope you reach your targets fitness and health wise

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

After 24 hours off the diet (but not binging) it's back onto the straight and narrow for me before I see my surgeon on Thursday.

Fingers crossed I stay under the threshold.

Swimming for an hour most days this week.

Btw, can anyone recommend exercises to reduce chunky calves? Is that even possible?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

As I said on my previous post, I've dropped another 3lbs so hit my target for January already. Off to have lunch with my Mum now but its a 45 min walk to get there so hopefully will be pre-emptively burning off the calories.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I shaved 10 minutes off my run this morning and lost 8lb in two weeks

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"After 24 hours off the diet (but not binging) it's back onto the straight and narrow for me before I see my surgeon on Thursday.

Fingers crossed I stay under the threshold.

Swimming for an hour most days this week.

Btw, can anyone recommend exercises to reduce chunky calves? Is that even possible?"

Is it fat chunky or muscle chunky?

Fat will eventually go if you lose enough fat.

Muscle you're pretty much stuck with, especially in your legs as you can't stop using it! Regular stretching exercises will lengthen the muscle though and may reduce the bulky look a bit.

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

"After 24 hours off the diet (but not binging) it's back onto the straight and narrow for me before I see my surgeon on Thursday.

Fingers crossed I stay under the threshold.

Swimming for an hour most days this week.

Btw, can anyone recommend exercises to reduce chunky calves? Is that even possible?

Is it fat chunky or muscle chunky?

Fat will eventually go if you lose enough fat.

Muscle you're pretty much stuck with, especially in your legs as you can't stop using it! Regular stretching exercises will lengthen the muscle though and may reduce the bulky look a bit."

I've always had chunky calves even when I was a size 8.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"After 24 hours off the diet (but not binging) it's back onto the straight and narrow for me before I see my surgeon on Thursday.

Fingers crossed I stay under the threshold.

Swimming for an hour most days this week.

Btw, can anyone recommend exercises to reduce chunky calves? Is that even possible?

Is it fat chunky or muscle chunky?

Fat will eventually go if you lose enough fat.

Muscle you're pretty much stuck with, especially in your legs as you can't stop using it! Regular stretching exercises will lengthen the muscle though and may reduce the bulky look a bit.

I've always had chunky calves even when I was a size 8."

You are probably stuck with them then, my calves are never slim. Although there are exercises you can do to help the muscles grow In your calves if you wanted definition x

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I have 16" calves.

My sports therapist was envious when I saw her this week.

They're one of my better bits but they do make buying long boots difficult.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Jools hates her skinny ankles and calves, finding boot's to fit is a nightmare.

Guess everyone has something they hate about themselves.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Another 2lb off this week.

38&3/4 off in total since September.

First time I've weighed under 10 stone in 5 years!! Chuffed!!

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

"Another 2lb off this week.

38&3/4 off in total since September.

First time I've weighed under 10 stone in 5 years!! Chuffed!!

Woo hoo! Well done Hottie!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Another 2lb off this week.

38&3/4 off in total since September.

First time I've weighed under 10 stone in 5 years!! Chuffed!!

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By *ee VianteWoman over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Another 2lb off this week.

38&3/4 off in total since September.

First time I've weighed under 10 stone in 5 years!! Chuffed!!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

Just about to do an hour and a half on the turbo trainer...it might kill me!

10.5lbs off in 4 weeks though!

Only 13.5lbs to go.

Meanwhile, Mrs JFL eats what she likes and never moves more than 2lbs either side of 9st 5lbs!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm bracing myself for a shoulder workout. As much as i love it. I'm still recovering from my leg workout on Monday and i don't how i'm going to walk it to the gym.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

I gained a 1lb this week have no idea why, won't be losing much sleep as I'm sure it will come off next week so now 8stone 1lb down, still aiming for another 13lb off before my birthday

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I gained a 1lb this week have no idea why, won't be losing much sleep as I'm sure it will come off next week so now 8stone 1lb down, still aiming for another 13lb off before my birthday"

I feel bloated this week!! No idea why. X

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm bracing myself for a shoulder workout. As much as i love it. I'm still recovering from my leg workout on Monday and i don't how i'm going to walk it to the gym.

Hehe. I love that feeling. Leg day is my favourite

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

Calves were always the one thing I wanted to shrink. Was told that basically, they are the worst area of the body to loose size from.

It's true. If anything they've got bigger, lost the fat from them, but they are just muscle now. Still can't find knee boots!

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

On the loss side. I don't recommend Prague for anyone on a low carb, high protein diet!

I have a half marathon in 8 weeks, so am back on the diet and exercise wagon with a vengeance today. My PT killed me in the gym today, run tomorrow - 10k off road. PT again Friday morning. Park run Saturday morning. 10k road run Sunday.

No more rest days!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm bracing myself for a shoulder workout. As much as i love it. I'm still recovering from my leg workout on Monday and i don't how i'm going to walk it to the gym.

Hehe. I love that feeling. Leg day is my favourite

It is mine. But my clothes have gone tight on me. I'm still pumped. Feels so bloody good though.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

I've just remembered I've got my first kettlebells class in the morning..,

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

1hr 20mins, 950 calories burned and 20 miles ridden...that'll do!

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"I've just remembered I've got my first kettlebells class in the morning..,

Kettlebells are awesome!! I love kettlebells. An excellent mix of cardio and weighted exercise.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Today's run was a bit epic, lost my phone, retraced a few miles and found it! But then managed to get slightly lost and did a few miles on deserted trails in total darkmess, no head torch and no one round. Going through woods was a bit scary! Tried to enjoy the isolation rather than focus on the inherent danger!

Been a good weeks running, 33 for the last 7 days. Did a 10km on saturday with a friend that is faster than me and she gave me a kicking. Itls all going in the right direction

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

Woo hoo!

It's all been worth it. Just saw my surgeon and I'm now on the wait list for my op.

But now I'm under instructions to neither lose nor gain

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Woo hoo!

It's all been worth it. Just saw my surgeon and I'm now on the wait list for my op.

But now I'm under instructions to neither lose nor gain

That's good news!!

good luck with

The maintaining x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Day 4 of low carb diet..

Sugar free gum to get rid of the horrible taste in my mouth.

Peeing like mad, but sleeping better.

Will not give in.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I'm on a soup diet, and fruit, soup and fruit, that rhymes! So far so good, lost 9 pounds since Jan 5th

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I'm on a soup diet, and fruit, soup and fruit, that rhymes! So far so good, lost 9 pounds since Jan 5th"

Be careful you're not losing muscle too if you're exercising as well as dieting.

Lost a total of 5 inches this week. Heading to gym now to weigh in.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thanks, a lot of jogging and football so should be ok. Had a nose at your profile and well done, can see the difference in the pics you've been posting, keep it up you look fantastic

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I'm on a soup diet, and fruit, soup and fruit, that rhymes! So far so good, lost 9 pounds since Jan 5th"

What sort of soup? Home made?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No mainly asda low calorie soup, comes in a plastic pot and goes I'm the microwave for a few mins and I just put it in a flask and go off to work, stops me living in drive thrus!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No mainly asda low calorie soup, comes in a plastic pot and goes I'm the microwave for a few mins and I just put it in a flask and go off to work, stops me living in drive thrus! "

Umm that's what I meant. You're exercising and if your living on soup and fruit that sounds like a pretty low protein diet.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Thanks, a lot of jogging and football so should be ok. Had a nose at your profile and well done, can see the difference in the pics you've been posting, keep it up you look fantastic"

Ah. Thank you. Up to 9lbs loss in three weeks.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am in bulking phase, mmmmm love food

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yeah I have high protein meals at night, and shakes. It's ok, can really tell a difference in your pics

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yeah I have high protein meals at night, and shakes. It's ok, can really tell a difference in your pics "
Hi yes and thanks, and same here plus loads of chicken, every 2hrs I eat about 150g chicken or tuna, depends how I feel. With lots of carbs to.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Can all those who squat please send me a message. I'd like to add you all to my hotlist

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"No mainly asda low calorie soup, comes in a plastic pot and goes I'm the microwave for a few mins and I just put it in a flask and go off to work, stops me living in drive thrus! "

Watch the salt intake..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Legs feel wankered today.

We tried some different leg exercises last night.

Side lunges, Romanian deadlift.

Added some regular lunges to add some extra umphh

As well as squats, leg presses, 30 mins on treadmill, 2000m on concept 2, triceps and abs

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Metafit class today - 30 mins of sheer bloody torture. I thought I was doing badly but noticed a couple of the fitties struggling too.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Metafit class today - 30 mins of sheer bloody torture. I thought I was doing badly but noticed a couple of the fitties struggling too.

Those classes are hard work!!

I've just done piloxing followed by pump which was mainly shoulder work today (at my request cuz I've got a sore knee) I'm a bit worried I won't be able to lift my cuppa tea in the morning!! Ouch!!

Currently shopping online for a kettlebell and a DVD.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

2lbs back on *sigh*. Too much yummy food this week. Back on it today.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Hit a 160kg deadlift at 65kg body weight. That's a 2.5 body weight ratio. Which means I'm now lifting at almost Olympic level, maybe even competition level.

So proud.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Hit a 160kg deadlift at 65kg body weight. That's a 2.5 body weight ratio. Which means I'm now lifting at almost Olympic level, maybe even competition level.

So proud.

That's 352lbs or me lifting a 25 stone man up lol

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Hit a 160kg deadlift at 65kg body weight. That's a 2.5 body weight ratio. Which means I'm now lifting at almost Olympic level, maybe even competition level.

So proud.

Well done

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yeah I have high protein meals at night, and shakes. It's ok, can really tell a difference in your pics Hi yes and thanks, and same here plus loads of chicken, every 2hrs I eat about 150g chicken or tuna, depends how I feel. With lots of carbs to."

Right firstly how the hell do you have time to eat a meal every two hours?

Secondly if you don't eat meat what can you eat as an alternative on a high profile diet that's also low in calories? Is meat alternatives such as quorn protine?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Right firstly how the hell do you have time to eat a meal every two hours?

Secondly if you don't eat meat what can you eat as an alternative on a high profile diet that's also low in calories? Is meat alternatives such as quorn protine?"

At the risk of sounding churlish and that's not the intent , I think he said he works 12 hours a week so has plenty time for the gym. I work around 70 a week hence my ERM......Adonis like body

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Is meat alternatives such as quorn protine?"

Quorn, TVP, soya, tofu, beans, eggs, cheese, and other dairy are all high in protein.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Right firstly how the hell do you have time to eat a meal every two hours?

Secondly if you don't eat meat what can you eat as an alternative on a high profile diet that's also low in calories? Is meat alternatives such as quorn protine?"

Quorn is protein.

It's not so easy upping your protein intake being a veggie.

are you a vegan, if not there's eggs, cheese, cottage cheese & if you're vegan quinoa!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've been ill for a couple of weeks which has been scuppering exercise

On the plus side, lost 12lbs in January so diet alone is working out ok

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Right firstly how the hell do you have time to eat a meal every two hours?

Secondly if you don't eat meat what can you eat as an alternative on a high profile diet that's also low in calories? Is meat alternatives such as quorn protine?"

Quinoa, chickpeas, beans, nuts, seeds

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By *enithWoman over a year ago

closer than you think

joined SW 3 weeks ago with other half and we are doing ok ..... just over a stone lost between us and eating more!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Started the Gillian McKeith regime again and have lost 11.5lbs this week. Just gutted cos I can't exercise

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well I only lost 1/2lb this week but at least it's a loss and it's my own fault for keep eating sweets!! Ha!

Back on track this week although can't get to the gym today as my lad is home sick from school. Hoping to do a YouTube step workout later if he has a kip. Was going to start the couch to 5k today but it can wait till tomorrow x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Started the Gillian McKeith regime again and have lost 11.5lbs this week. Just gutted cos I can't exercise

You've lost 11.5lbs in one week? Amazing!!

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

As well as quinoa the is also buckwheat. More like a rice than quinoa is, a bit more chewable. But a protein too.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

had a monster workout yesterday. destroyed my immune system because of it and woken up with man flu today

was worth it though

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By *empting Devil.Woman over a year ago

Sheffield

"As well as quinoa the is also buckwheat. More like a rice than quinoa is, a bit more chewable. But a protein too."

And Amaranth

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I've lost 2 lbs again this week bringing my total to 1 stone since 5th January. I'm feeling very motivated now....i just wish I had the time for exercise.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I've lost 2 lbs again this week bringing my total to 1 stone since 5th January. I'm feeling very motivated now....i just wish I had the time for exercise."

There's some very effective DVDs that are really quick, t25 or the 30 day shred are both under half an hour if you could squeeze that in before bed. It is knackering after a long day though especially with kids.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

One of my fast days today, plus a 2 mile walk, plus 30 mins HIIT on the cross trainer, plus a 15 min abs class. I'm going to scare those 2lbs away!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Started the Gillian McKeith regime again and have lost 11.5lbs this week. Just gutted cos I can't exercise

You've lost 11.5lbs in one week? Amazing!!

Thanks. It falls of with this 'diet'. Lost 4 stone in 3 months last time. Kept it off but damn silly work hours made it impossible to carry on with it for a while.

Unfortunately I've ruptured my ACL so the gym is out yhe question.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've lost 2 lbs again this week bringing my total to 1 stone since 5th January. I'm feeling very motivated now....i just wish I had the time for exercise.

I used to do those but i can't do anything high impact anymore as i have a dodgy knee

....also there is no way i feel like doing that after working all day and part of the evening. ...I'm currently doing to 30 day ab and squat challenge. That is about my limit for now.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

Bloody hell, stayed the same weight this week after all that hard work!

I think it's just my metabolism seeking down though, so looking forward to a big loss next week.

There's always the chance I turned some fat into muscle this week too.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Bloody hell, stayed the same weight this week after all that hard work!

I think it's just my metabolism seeking down though, so looking forward to a big loss next week.

There's always the chance I turned some fat into muscle this week too."

You eating enough?? When I stopped losing after a few weeks I started eating more and the weight started coming off again? Wasn't eating enough to fuel the exercise and my body wasn't happy x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I've lost 2 lbs again this week bringing my total to 1 stone since 5th January. I'm feeling very motivated now....i just wish I had the time for exercise.

I used to do those but i can't do anything high impact anymore as i have a dodgy knee

....also there is no way i feel like doing that after working all day and part of the evening. ...I'm currently doing to 30 day ab and squat challenge. That is about my limit for now. "

Yep know how you feel, after work I just want to chill out!

But today I'm going to try and finish early afternoon, fit a gym session in before the school runs commence!!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Bloody hell, stayed the same weight this week after all that hard work!

I think it's just my metabolism seeking down though, so looking forward to a big loss next week.

There's always the chance I turned some fat into muscle this week too.

You eating enough?? When I stopped losing after a few weeks I started eating more and the weight started coming off again? Wasn't eating enough to fuel the exercise and my body wasn't happy x "

Hi, yeah still tracking my food and my intake's fine.

I've got some Excel spreadsheets from ten years ago which was the last time I lost a lot of weight and the graph is virtually identical, so I'll just see how it goes next week. Then I'll blame it on the calibration of their scales

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

PT this morning. Weight day. 3 main lifts, dead lift, squats and bench. It's going to hit me hard, just in time to get up at 5am tomorrow to go to work. Then go straight to the gym for a PT cardio session.

Some days I wonder why I do this to myself!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Went off the rails over the weekend so have treated myself to a good Tabata session today.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Taken my lad to the cinema and nandos today, no popcorn, fizzy drink or sweets. And in nandos I had chicken, a side of macho peas and no chips or bread!! I'm well impressed with myself! Lol.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

30 minute run, shoulders and a quick 10k cycle. 900 cal burn. Feeling good to be back after what seems like forever (it was on Friday lol)

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Metafit tonight. It was a tough one.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Better now, so just done 600 calories in 32 minutes on the turbotrainer in the garage. That's on top of cycling to and from work & a fairly physical job. Soon be back up to speed, hope so as ive a few Audax's (long distance cycle events) lined up this year.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Saw your name as the last poster and assumed that you;d be posting about epic rides! What audaxes have you got planned?

I got my rejection for Ride London yesterday, continuing a 100% failure record in events with a ballot entry system!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Jesus, what are you doing on the turbo trainer? I thought I'd done well (for me) burning 1200 in 90 minutes! I am an absolute novice bike rider though, the bike hasn't even seen the outdoors yet

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

Any tips from any cyclists would be gratefully and eagerly accepted!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

What's a turbo trainer??

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Jesus, what are you doing on the turbo trainer? I thought I'd done well (for me) burning 1200 in 90 minutes! I am an absolute novice bike rider though, the bike hasn't even seen the outdoors yet

I have a GPS computer that is linked to my HR strap & the cadence meter on the bike so it keeps track of cadence, heart rate/calories etc. I start in a low gear with a high cadence to warm up then move up the gears every half mile til I hit the top gear, then I shift the resistance up a notch & go hard for another half mile before dropping to an easier gear every half mile. Only use the top 5 gears though. Can usually do 1000 calories in around 53 minutes - it hurts though!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Saw your name as the last poster and assumed that you;d be posting about epic rides! What audaxes have you got planned?

I got my rejection for Ride London yesterday, continuing a 100% failure record in events with a ballot entry system!"

Bugger on the Ride London thing ??

Ive got the NorthWest Passage in 2 weeks as a season opener - Rochdale to Kirkby Lonsdale and back, only 125 miles!

My personal aim for this year is Morecambe to Bridlington in a day - some 180 miles.

My mate is aiming for the Paris-Brest-Paris this summer so he needs several 200/400/600k rides to qualify, I'll be along as moral support!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"What's a turbo trainer?? "

Its a machine you can fit your bike to, it has a rotating surface that the rear wheel sits on & is usually a magnetic resistance that you can adjust.

Useful for short, intense training sessions.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What's a turbo trainer?? "

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

This is true - you are watching the calories tick by ever-so-slowly through a waterfall of sweat!

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By *arkedMan over a year ago

Trim

"Another 2lb off this week.

38&3/4 off in total since September.

First time I've weighed under 10 stone in 5 years!! Chuffed!!

Very very well done you. It isn't easy is it???

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

Bit like a treadmill then

(she says after attempting her first 5k for 18 months today and not managing it!)

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

Bit like a treadmill then

(she says after attempting her first 5k for 18 months today and not managing it!) "

Better than me, I can't run 50 yards.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bugger on the Ride London thing ??

Ive got the NorthWest Passage in 2 weeks as a season opener - Rochdale to Kirkby Lonsdale and back, only 125 miles!

My personal aim for this year is Morecambe to Bridlington in a day - some 180 miles.

My mate is aiming for the Paris-Brest-Paris this summer so he needs several 200/400/600k rides to qualify, I'll be along as moral support!

I entered not expecting to get in but still disappointed. Keep toying with the Cambridge Gran Fondo as it's close to home, but it's 7 weeks after Brighton Marathon and I'm not convinced running fitness can be converted that quick. Plus I want to spend a few weeks post marathon on the piss!

Is Morecombe to Bridlington an organised thing or will you do it solo? It'll be an epic ride! And just the qualifying for P-B-P is madness let alone the ride itself

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

Bugger on the Ride London thing ??

Ive got the NorthWest Passage in 2 weeks as a season opener - Rochdale to Kirkby Lonsdale and back, only 125 miles!

My personal aim for this year is Morecambe to Bridlington in a day - some 180 miles.

My mate is aiming for the Paris-Brest-Paris this summer so he needs several 200/400/600k rides to qualify, I'll be along as moral support!

Is Morecombe to Bridlington an organised thing or will you do it solo? It'll be an epic ride! And just the qualifying for P-B-P is madness let alone the ride itself"

Morecambe-Bridlington will be a self-organised effort. We've done a couple of C2C's before but this promises to be a biggie - depends on the total elevation.

PBP is Bonkers, I'd like to ride the route but id want more than 90hrs.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Was ill over Xmas/New Yr and most of January with a chest infection, so no training for me.

Jesus, what are you doing on the turbo trainer? I thought I'd done well (for me) burning 1200 in 90 minutes! I am an absolute novice bike rider though, the bike hasn't even seen the outdoors yet

Cheers for that, I'll give it a go.

I'm working from a plan I found on the Polar website when I bought my HR monitor.

The HR monitor handles calories and heart rate and my bike computer handles speed, cadence and distance, so I've got all the angles covered to do the same plan as you...though I may work easier gears than you

I now need to find out how turbo trainer time/miles transfer to the road.

I'm not going out on the road until the weather's OK though as I haven't ridden a bike in anger in over thirty years.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

God yes, it slows down time to a crawl, 90 minutes is like 5 hours in the real world when you're trying to work out how many more songs in iTunes it will take you to finish the remaining time!

The view can get pretty fucking boring too

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

God yes, it slows down time to a crawl, 90 minutes is like 5 hours in the real world when you're trying to work out how many more songs in iTunes it will take you to finish the remaining time!

The view can get pretty fucking boring too

You could try trainerroad or sufferfest if you want a training programme, they are web-based programmes that link up to your turbo to simulate various conditions.

Think you need a certain type of turbo though.

I just get the music on & crack on, mind you the garage is sub zero so its an incentive to work hard!

Out on the road is much better.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

God yes, it slows down time to a crawl, 90 minutes is like 5 hours in the real world when you're trying to work out how many more songs in iTunes it will take you to finish the remaining time!

The view can get pretty fucking boring too

Turn it away from the mirror then.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"What's a turbo trainer??

A form of torture. It is also capable of slowing down time

God yes, it slows down time to a crawl, 90 minutes is like 5 hours in the real world when you're trying to work out how many more songs in iTunes it will take you to finish the remaining time!

The view can get pretty fucking boring too

Turn it away from the mirror then.

Wahay!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Omg... Pain!!! Looks like the shoulder workout I found online and did yesterday has worked.. lol!!

Another run on the cards this morning, then it's leg day!!! My fave

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well I managed the 5k today but it took 12 minutes longer than I used to do it In, though I'm using couch to 5k. Went straight to week 3 and felt ok so gonna jump to week 4 next time and see how that goes. Shocking how quickly your stamina goes to shit when last year I was up to 8k in under an hour without stopping and now I can barely run 3 minutes at a time! Lol x

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

My arse is hurting today!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"My arse is hurting today! "

Feeling better today? Mine aches a bit I'm guessing from the running as I didn't do legs in the end on Friday

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

3lbs down this week. Phew! Unfortunately my neck still hurts after Metafit. I think the amount of planks may have been a bit much, but I haven't done any permanent damage so will give it another go.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"My arse is hurting today! "

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By *iss_tressWoman over a year ago

London

Getting ready to go to the gym for a session with my personal trainer. Ideally I'd like to curl up and watch catch up tv, but I've lost 3kg this week and my muscles still ache from Friday...but I've booked a holiday with a pool for September and I intend strutting my stuff poolside in a bikini...so no pain...

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By *hazzer321Woman over a year ago

stockport

Hi is anyone hot xxxx

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Another 2lb down.

41 & 3/4 lost since September.

12 more till I'm back to what I was before I was pregnant.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Shaved 5 mins off my 5k this morning, happy with that

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Shaved 5 mins off my 5k this morning, happy with that

5 minutes off a 5k time is a bit more than 'shaving'...ewww, was that a bit white knightey?

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Haha, well it couldn't of gotten much slower than the first attempt. I'll try again tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Bump!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

Ooooooouuuuuch! Was thinking of a couple of exercises I can do at home, tbh!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

"
ski leg excersise and swimming

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

ski leg excersise and swimming

Thanks. Sounds somewhat less painful!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

Ooooooouuuuuch! Was thinking of a couple of exercises I can do at home, tbh!

Can't help then, I'm afraid! I can only cycle these days as I'm failing to bits and that's all my poor body can cope with!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Bacon slicer?

ski leg excersise and swimming

Thanks. Sounds somewhat less painful!

xx"

Running is the only thing that slims down my thighs. Unfortunately!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Whilst i'm here - happyish with my weight but could do to trim a couple of inches off my inner thighs! Any tips please guys and ladies??

Cycling is very good for toning the legs and buttocks - if you don't want to ride outside a turbotrainer or exercise bike may be an option if you have space.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Weighed myself today and I've lost 5lb in 8 days!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Weighed myself today and I've lost 5lb in 8 days!

Yaaaay! Well done that lady!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Weighed myself today and I've lost 5lb in 8 days!

Yaaaay! Well done that lady!!

Thank you

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I have 16" calves.

My sports therapist was envious when I saw her this week.

They're one of my better bits but they do make buying long boots difficult."

I have the same trouble.......years of dance so you get over developed muscles that wont go no matter what size you are,proper awkward to get long boots and even jeans/trousers to fit.x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

My bulk is going good. I've put on 7lbs in 3 weeks

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"I have 16" calves.

My sports therapist was envious when I saw her this week.

They're one of my better bits but they do make buying long boots difficult.

I have the same trouble.......years of dance so you get over developed muscles that wont go no matter what size you are,proper awkward to get long boots and even jeans/trousers to fit.x"

Yup. Same problem here. BMXing was the fault of mine though.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I am starting my cutting phase this week to get an even more ripped look for the summer as I strip of at the beach in spain for holiday, will increase chicken intake to 1kg aday and keep carbs to 200g but might do some days on 50g carbs. Its all about carb cycling

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

Horrible day on the bike today - bonked and broken with over 25 hilly miles left to go.

61 miles / 5400ft of ascent, 2461 calories, average heart rate 161, max heart rate 191 - am I still alive???

Still, only my 2nd road ride of the year due to illness.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well I'm on the baileys tonight

not going to lose 7lb in the next three weeks like this

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Horrible day on the bike today - bonked and broken with over 25 hilly miles left to go.

61 miles / 5400ft of ascent, 2461 calories, average heart rate 161, max heart rate 191 - am I still alive???

Still, only my 2nd road ride of the year due to illness."

That sounds like hard work!!!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

I've had an up and down week this week. Been feeling pretty rough the last couple of days so not been to the gym and with half term coming up it'll be a squeeze to get there this coming week.

However I've managed to commandeer my mother to watch my boy for a couple of hours tomorrow so I can get a 5k plus shoulder/bi/tri workout and hopefully I'll get a couple of visits in midweek prob weds/thurs while my lad sees his dad.

Not expecting huge weight losses any more now I'm nearing the end but I'm aiming for another half stone between now and end of march. Anything more than that will be a bonus

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"Horrible day on the bike today - bonked and broken with over 25 hilly miles left to go.

61 miles / 5400ft of ascent, 2461 calories, average heart rate 161, max heart rate 191 - am I still alive???

Still, only my 2nd road ride of the year due to illness."

Fuck me...And I thought my hour hill ride on the TT was hard today!

Big gear, high resistance, low cadence, damn it hurt my legs!

I've now bought some Sufferfest videos to add to the pain!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Horrible day on the bike today - bonked and broken with over 25 hilly miles left to go.

61 miles / 5400ft of ascent, 2461 calories, average heart rate 161, max heart rate 191 - am I still alive???

Still, only my 2nd road ride of the year due to illness.

That sounds like hard work!!!!"

It weren't fun...

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"Horrible day on the bike today - bonked and broken with over 25 hilly miles left to go.

61 miles / 5400ft of ascent, 2461 calories, average heart rate 161, max heart rate 191 - am I still alive???

Still, only my 2nd road ride of the year due to illness.

Fuck me...And I thought my hour hill ride on the TT was hard today!

Big gear, high resistance, low cadence, damn it hurt my legs!

I've now bought some Sufferfest videos to add to the pain!"

My riding mate (who planned that damned route) has offered to rip me his sufferfest discs.

I don't think he likes me!

Normally I can leave him for dead on a hilly route, so he took great pleasure in turning the screw today!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

"First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim"

Good luck.

Trying to decide whether to go for a recovery ride or actually relax!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim"

Good luck

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim"

Good luck wheels! Let us know how you get on later xx

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Another 3lbs down this week. At least the scales are going in the right direction.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Another 3lbs down this week. At least the scales are going in the right direction."
.

I don't have high hopes for tomorrow's weigh in!! I've eaten potato, pasta and bread this week and carbs don't like me at all! I feel so bloated!!

You're doing really well!!

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"You're doing really well!!

Thank you.

Got to look good for Lickety's party.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"You're doing really well!!

Thank you.

Got to look good for Lickety's party."

That's my incentive too. Wasn't at first but definitely to not let it slide after Xmas!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim

Good luck wheels! Let us know how you get on later xx"

I reckon Portland must be one the toughest half marathons in the South. It was grim. I was off work ill a couple of days last week and cider and curry doesn't make for great pre-race fuel. Got round, lungs more of an issue than legs, the build up to Brighton is going in the right direction

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"First half marathon of the year today. Been ill and off work but over the worst. Will be grim

Good luck wheels! Let us know how you get on later xx

Glad you made it.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well I had a small loss this week but I'm now at exactly 3 stone off since September. Still a bit to go but as long as it's going the right way I'm happy plodding along. This week half term and 2 family birthday parties.. No cake for me lol x

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

A particularly beastly Abs Blast class tonight. No laughing tomorrow!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"A particularly beastly Abs Blast class tonight. No laughing tomorrow!"

Haha... I remember my first conditioning class back in September. Lots of squats, lunges, planking and such like. First bit of exercise i had done in a year and my first proper exercise class ever. I couldn't get down the stairs after and for 4 days I was in total agony. I nearly cried trying to sit down for a pee!! Thank god that's not ever been as bad since...

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

3.5lbs off this week, so that's the first stone! Only 12.5lbs to go

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not much off this week, just .6kg but I was pretty lazy last week and eating wasn't as clean as it should be.

Off to boxing tonight though to work up a sweat xx

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"3.5lbs off this week, so that's the first stone! Only 12.5lbs to go

All of which means, I'm now less than 14st, less than 90kg, less than 200lbs and my BMI is less than 27 (from the +29 it was when I started 7 weeks ago)

That damn bike staring at me in the dining room must be doing some good!

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

DVD workout tonight. It was very tough.

I'm sure I'm getting less fit!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just done a 30 min Boxercise session & I loved it!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

I went to the cinema on Tuesday with my little one and ate my body weight in jelly beans, toffee popcorn and Macdonalds! Spent the whole of yesterday feeling terrible...all that sugar.. Bleurgh!!!!

Although it did me a favour as I've had a sweet tooth I've been fighting since Xmas but that's gone now!!

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

90 mins on the bike last night, did 30 miles and my legs feel like shit today!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Just uploaded a pic of me 3 stone lighter. Excuse the clothes everywhere

I'm systematically chucking/donating stuff as it gets too big so I'm constantly reorganising wardrobes lol.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"DVD workout tonight. It was very tough.

I'm sure I'm getting less fit!"

30 mins on the elliptical then 30 mins Metafit. I'm definitely getting less fit. Knackered.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just uploaded a pic of me 3 stone lighter. Excuse the clothes everywhere

I'm systematically chucking/donating stuff as it gets too big so I'm constantly reorganising wardrobes lol. "

Well done and looking fab

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

I love chicken and chorizo jambalaya but the rice makes it just too high in carbs. So I tried making it with quinoa instead.

It isn't as nice, but it works. Just need to remember more water!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I love chicken and chorizo jambalaya but the rice makes it just too high in carbs. So I tried making it with quinoa instead.

It isn't as nice, but it works. Just need to remember more water!"

Have you tried cauliflower rice? I keep seeing people making it but it seems weird to me!!

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

Same for me. It just seems weird. I just know I'll be thinking cauliflower, cauliflower, definitely not rice!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I seem to be on a roll at the moment, traing three times a week and as strong as an ox, God knows why, not doing anything different, next to sex, training is my favourite thing to do, just completely de-stresses me.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

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I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Portsmouth Coastal Half tomorrow. Second half in 2 weeks. This one will be noticeably flatter than last week. I may have also accidentally entered a second half for March so by the end of March that will have been 4 halves in 7 weeks

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

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"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell? "

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg."

You'll get used to them quite quickly. I went from 2 through 3,4 and 5 then jumped to 7.5 for some exercises. Partly why I'm loathe to buy dumbells for home use coz they would need updating every few weeks.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

Dont buy the dumb bells as fixed weights, get the ones i have where you have the basic bar then add or take weights off as you need

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

Dont buy the dumb bells as fixed weights, get the ones i have where you have the basic bar then add or take weights off as you need"

I just use the ones at the gym for now. But I'm going to get some of those at some point x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

Dont buy the dumb bells as fixed weights, get the ones i have where you have the basic bar then add or take weights off as you need

I just use the ones at the gym for now. But I'm going to get some of those at some point x"

Yes i find them good, some days feel more energy so add a little more then other days if a little tired take a little off. Im starting my new protein too today

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yay hello people!!

I decided at the beginning of the month that this was the reconstruction year, currently doing weight watchers as there was a 3 month Groupon lost 6lb last week, as for exercise, I'm getting around to it as am on my feet A lot with work

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

Dont buy the dumb bells as fixed weights, get the ones i have where you have the basic bar then add or take weights off as you need

I just use the ones at the gym for now. But I'm going to get some of those at some point x

Yes i find them good, some days feel more energy so add a little more then other days if a little tired take a little off. Im starting my new protein too today

I found some quark yoghurts at tesco that are 20g protein each. Not tried one yet though. I'm still trying to lose weight so don't really want the added cals of protein shakes/bars they are quite high when I could be eating food!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I ordered some 4kg dumbbells as my 2kg ones were getting a bit easy. I can barely lift the box!

4kg per dumbell?

Yep. Think I should have gone for 3kg.

Dont buy the dumb bells as fixed weights, get the ones i have where you have the basic bar then add or take weights off as you need

I just use the ones at the gym for now. But I'm going to get some of those at some point x

Yes i find them good, some days feel more energy so add a little more then other days if a little tired take a little off. Im starting my new protein too today

Protein will help you build muscle and the more muscle you have the more calories you will burn to maintain it. I will look into those yoghurts

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yay hello people!!

That's pretty good for a week! I'm the same with exercise, have lost 19lbs so far since January but have barely gone to the gym at all, need to step that up

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yay hello people!!

That's pretty good for a week! I'm the same with exercise, have lost 19lbs so far since January but have barely gone to the gym at all, need to step that up

Lol! I know the feeling but my job is near enough a gym session!

Am made up with my first weeks loss just hope I can keep it up...... Work is a huge temptation as I work in a 4* hotel so there's sweet stuff galore winking at me

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Another 2lb off this week.

I'm now 44lb lighter than I was in September.. 9 stone 8.5.. Gym time this morning. Run and weights..

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By *ikeC81Man over a year ago

harrow

Just done 3.83km in 23min

Pushing myself to do a 5km outside this year.

250 cals lost

Feeling good

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Another 2lb off this week.

I'm now 44lb lighter than I was in September.. 9 stone 8.5.. Gym time this morning. Run and weights.. "

2lb off for me too

Officially a stone lighter than I was at Xmas. I did Abs Blast class tonight but it was crap because she just did planks, which kill my shoulders without any benefit to my core. Boo. 30 mins on elliptical too though.

I'll be trying my new weights tomorrow.

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