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2015 get fit and healthy part 5...

By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

My update.. Currently 47.75lbs down since September. 2 dress sizes. Not long till I break under 9 stone. Once that happens then I'm changing my goals to build muscle.. Not a lot I don't want to be huge but definitely want some definition. Also to cut body fat. X

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

Your a woman you won't get huge , keep up the great work and congratulation on your achievements looking smashing Hun x

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

well done!! I've lost 1.5 stone since 5th Jan and still would like to lose another 2 stone to get firmly within my healthy weight range. I'm feeling a bit disappointed with myself today though as I had a bit of a binge weekend....after declining cake 3 times this weekend I then had lots of alcohol and a Chinese takeaway!.....extra effort needed this week

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By *appyguy17Man over a year ago

walthamstow

Hi,,,

Been running a lot since Jan....

I do 6 miles...three times a week....

Be nice to have a fab partner !!!

I have cycled with a girl before.....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

Right....diet needs to get under control!

I like low caring mostly as that has a great effect on the blood sugar etc but breakfast is always tricky for me. I don't like the idea of eggs all the time. Today I'll be having an olive pot from tesco and some beef jerky lol

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

As I posted in the last thread, I rode an audax yesterday of 202km/126miles

8hrs 52 minutes

8656ft of ascent

Average speed 14.2mph

4561 calories

Was only my 3rd road ride of the year and I found it pretty tough around the 80 mile mark, after 100 miles I got a second wind and it started to feel easier again.

Broken now though!

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

I've drifted off course a bit the past couple of weeks, so feel a bit rubbish. Still on 1.5 stone off since January, but with another 3.5 to go I'm in that overwhelmed by it all thing! But it's Monday, time to reset and start again.

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

"I've drifted off course a bit the past couple of weeks, so feel a bit rubbish. Still on 1.5 stone off since January, but with another 3.5 to go I'm in that overwhelmed by it all thing! But it's Monday, time to reset and start again. "

I've been feeling like that too, feel as though I've hit a wall but like you say it's Monday new beginnings good luck

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By *appyguy17Man over a year ago

walthamstow

Running outside is really...you can't cheat.......and if you have a partner to run with,,you are more likely to "keep it up".......the running i mean !!

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

I've been feeling like that too, feel as though I've hit a wall but like you say it's Monday new beginnings good luck"

Thanks and good luck to you too

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

I've been feeling like that too, feel as though I've hit a wall but like you say it's Monday new beginnings good luck

Thanks and good luck to you too

Don't look at it like that. I had 4 stone to lose when I started but instead of that huge goal I set myself mini goals for each month, or to get to the next stone or to of lost 20lbs etc. I've been doing that since September and now I've only got 8lbs to go!

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

You won't get 'big and muscly', because you don't have enough testosterone, being a woman. Don't worry. Lifting weights will burn fat, tone and sculpt you.

Squats are a ladies best friend. They target and hit every muscle a woman is really bothered about - quads, hamstrings, glutes..

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!

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

I've let myself go. It's not a pretty sight.

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

I've been feeling like that too, feel as though I've hit a wall but like you say it's Monday new beginnings good luck

Thanks and good luck to you too

I know, I have some smaller goals, just every so often it feels massive and like it will take an eternity! I've done it before so I always pull round, am just feeling sorry for myself and need to get a grip. Today has been a good day though

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By *ikeC81Man over a year ago

harrow

well i will get my weigh in at the office tomorrow so i will get to see how much i have lost.

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

Ive put on a couple of pounds because ive been eating loads, although been healthy food to help with my training

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

Haven't gained any weight - but not getting to the gym nearly as often as I should! Really want/need to tone up as, though fairly slim, i'm definitely not as toned as I used to be - and i'm not happy about it!!

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I have put a couple of lbs on but that's because I've STILL given up smoking

I need to ramp up the exercise a little especially as summer is round the corner x

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By *adybee77Woman over a year ago

MAMOBA, miles and miles of bugger all (Aberdeenshire)

Its going really well, need to build in more classes and really work on my flexibility now as I have my teaching module mid april.

Would love to be a bit more toned and down a few more pounds by then... but its been a good month, I finally broke the 18 stone lost marker - I was hovering just the other side for about 3 weeks on a plateau.

Training for tough mudder coming on really well too, next few month focus is upper body strength!

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By *ady LickWoman over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"Its going really well, need to build in more classes and really work on my flexibility now as I have my teaching module mid april.

Training for tough mudder coming on really well too, next few month focus is upper body strength!"

I have to say it again "Wow" that's amazing

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Into the next stones now, over the 8 1/2stone mark and am going to start swimming again

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

You are all doing really well,

Like the poster says "I may be slow but I'm lapping everyone on the couch"

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"You are all doing really well,

Like the poster says "I may be slow but I'm lapping everyone on the couch""

That's my mantra lol

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I'm down 23lbs since my fattest (just before Xmas). I'm now doing three classes a week plus a DVD or two, and walk 4 miles a day.

I did 30 mins on the elliptical followed by 15 mins Abs Blast class. I really struggled today. Not sure why, although I didn't sleep well last night. But one more class this week then a long weekend in Barcelona means I suspect no weight loss next week, and I won't care

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

Ran North london half yesterday, got a selfie with Mo Farah.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Ran North london half yesterday, got a selfie with Mo Farah.

That's soooooooo cool!!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Ran North london half yesterday, got a selfie with Mo Farah.

That's soooooooo cool!!!"
m

I second that!!

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

"Ran North london half yesterday, got a selfie with Mo Farah.

That's soooooooo cool!!!m

I second that!! "

He was there to start it but my friend spotted him when we were at the HQ. He was ace, took the phone off us and took the photo's himself and wished us good luck. Even when he took the picture no one else noticed him. It was ace!

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

Half marathon on Sunday so taking the exercise steady and eating well this week.

After that I don't have any events until October so may try weight loss for a while. See if I can get under 12st so I can wing walk.

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

Lots of Half's around

I'm running Chester in May

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

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

You won't get 'big and muscly', because you don't have enough testosterone, being a woman. Don't worry. Lifting weights will burn fat, tone and sculpt you.

Squats are a ladies best friend. They target and hit every muscle a woman is really bothered about - quads, hamstrings, glutes.. "

Ha!! tell that to my body please! I have to stick to low weight high reps, if I up the weights I end up with shoulders like the hulks!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Ran North london half yesterday, got a selfie with Mo Farah.

That's soooooooo cool!!!m

I second that!!

Paul Radcliffe was at the 10k I did last year but didn't stay round to cheer me home lol caught a fleeting glimpse of her as i died getting my medal and the shirt!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

You won't get 'big and muscly', because you don't have enough testosterone, being a woman. Don't worry. Lifting weights will burn fat, tone and sculpt you.

Squats are a ladies best friend. They target and hit every muscle a woman is really bothered about - quads, hamstrings, glutes.. "

I don't mind my but and legs, it's the belly I want to shift. Am a classic apple shape.

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By *ust_for_laughsCouple over a year ago

Hinckley

"I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!"

Well bugger me, I lost 2lbs!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!

Well bugger me, I lost 2lbs!"
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Well done!

I did about 150 weighted lunges on the bench yesterday.. My thighs are on fire this morning. And I've got kettlebells in an hour!! Help!

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By *W69Couple over a year ago

Bournemouth

"I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!

Well bugger me, I lost 2lbs!.

Well done!

I did about 150 weighted lunges on the bench yesterday.. My thighs are on fire this morning. And I've got kettlebells in an hour!! Help! "

Ouch !

..... and Kettlebells take no prisoners!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!

Well bugger me, I lost 2lbs!.

Well done!

I did about 150 weighted lunges on the bench yesterday.. My thighs are on fire this morning. And I've got kettlebells in an hour!! Help!

Ouch !

..... and Kettlebells take no prisoners!

M "

I know, last kettlebells class I did crippled me for 4 days!!!

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By *W69Couple over a year ago

Bournemouth

"I had a shit weekend after a good week! I'll hammer the bike for an hour before fat club tonight but if I manage to STS, I'll be more than happy!

Well bugger me, I lost 2lbs!.

Well done!

I did about 150 weighted lunges on the bench yesterday.. My thighs are on fire this morning. And I've got kettlebells in an hour!! Help!

Ouch !

..... and Kettlebells take no prisoners!

I know, last kettlebells class I did crippled me for 4 days!!!"

They really do ramp things up and push all of your major muscle groups into action - such an underrated piece of equipment and set of exercises

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

id love to but havent got time to go the gym as too busy with work.

need to start though,its just boring.

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

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

You won't get 'big and muscly', because you don't have enough testosterone, being a woman. Don't worry. Lifting weights will burn fat, tone and sculpt you.

Squats are a ladies best friend. They target and hit every muscle a woman is really bothered about - quads, hamstrings, glutes..

Ha!! tell that to my body please! I have to stick to low weight high reps, if I up the weights I end up with shoulders like the hulks!!

I agree and my arms can get too muscular too

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

I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

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

"I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

Juicyass, do you have to lose more weight? But think about the hips. Think about the booty!

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

"I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

Juicyass, do you have to lose more weight? But think about the hips. Think about the booty!"

Ive always had a big bum even when I was slimmer.... So don't worry I can't see that shrinking anytime soon!

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

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

excellent - I have similar goals having lost 2 dress sizes in some areas and 3 in others...about 40lbs..

mine is mainly core now as I have muscular arms form my jobs, always did have - so planking, crunches and kettlebells for me

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

"I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

Juicyass, do you have to lose more weight? But think about the hips. Think about the booty!

Ive always had a big bum even when I was slimmer.... So don't worry I can't see that shrinking anytime soon!

Thank fuck for that. Wouldn't want you to have a meaningless username now, would we?

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

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

You won't get 'big and muscly', because you don't have enough testosterone, being a woman. Don't worry. Lifting weights will burn fat, tone and sculpt you.

Squats are a ladies best friend. They target and hit every muscle a woman is really bothered about - quads, hamstrings, glutes..

I don't mind my but and legs, it's the belly I want to shift. Am a classic apple shape. "

I was classic apple - and then lo and behold with the right eating I lost bell fat....low carbs, no sugar...high protein, medium/low fat....you have to eat fat to burn fat so the slimming clubs that sell you the low fat regime are only doing to stop you from losing the weight quicker...

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

"I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

Juicyass, do you have to lose more weight? But think about the hips. Think about the booty!

Ive always had a big bum even when I was slimmer.... So don't worry I can't see that shrinking anytime soon!

Thank fuck for that. Wouldn't want you to have a meaningless username now, would we?"

I know! Not sure what I'd do with my life if I couldn't be called Juicyass anymore!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I've now got just past the 1 stone off mark since starting in Feb.... So happy! Now I just need to channel the happiness into more weight loss!

Yay. it's a great feeling isn't it? Well done you.

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

How many calories are there in midges ?

I swallowed about half a dozen running along the river

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well after being crippled from body conditioning on Monday (loadedlunges, with leg back on a bench) and walking like a freak all week I finally felt ok this morning.

Turned up at the studio this morning for my usual double class which is a cardio class followed by body pump to be told the instructor for the first class was poorly so the kettlebells teacher was standing in.

So an hour of kettlebells followed my body pump and im sure there's not a bit of me that doesn't hurt!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

New dress for a party.. In a size 8!

Not bad considering I was a 16 6 months ago!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

3 mins faster at parkrun this week than last week

Still 2 mins away from my best time and 4 mins away from my challenge target of 40 mins

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"3 mins faster at parkrun this week than last week

Still 2 mins away from my best time and 4 mins away from my challenge target of 40 mins

Well done Evie! I still can't run a full 5k! I've given up. Running is not for me lol x

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!"

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year.

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year. "

Thank you. I don't like them. I'm just doing it because the last one went so badly. Oh and the medal is cute!

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

"Right....diet needs to get under control!

I have a ham and chees toastie for breakfast - warburtons thins is the bread - 100 cal - lean ham and 30% lighter cheddar - keeps me full until lunchtime easily!

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

"New dress for a party.. In a size 8!

Not bad considering I was a 16 6 months ago! "

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

"New dress for a party.. In a size 8!

Not bad considering I was a 16 6 months ago! "

I could never be a size 8 - I am 5 ft 10!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"New dress for a party.. In a size 8!

Not bad considering I was a 16 6 months ago!

I could never be a size 8 - I am 5 ft 10!!"

I'm only 5ft 3. My aim is to get down to 8.5 stone. I've got a tiny frame, tiny feet, skinny wrists, a tiny waist. I don't carry extra weight well. Lol.

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year. "

Well I'm not dead! The medal was very cute and made the pain I'm going to wake up in the morning worth it.

But I am not ever doing another one!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well I'm booked in for 4 classes next week, it'll be the last for a while as its the easter holidays then I'll be back at work hopefully so will have to start exercising at home in the evenings.

Once my lad starts school in September I'll be able to go on my days off when he's a school. But I'm ok as the main of my weight is off now and the rest shouldnt be a problem. X

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year.

Well I'm not dead! The medal was very cute and made the pain I'm going to wake up in the morning worth it.

But I am not ever doing another one!!"

well done you!! what was your time?

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year.

Well I'm not dead! The medal was very cute and made the pain I'm going to wake up in the morning worth it.

But I am not ever doing another one!!

well done you!! what was your time?"

2hrs 53mins. Was hoping for 2.5hrs. Cramp wasn't as bad as last time. The medal is a Womble and I high 5'd Uncle Bulgaria!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year.

Well I'm not dead! The medal was very cute and made the pain I'm going to wake up in the morning worth it.

But I am not ever doing another one!!

well done you!! what was your time?

2hrs 53mins. Was hoping for 2.5hrs. Cramp wasn't as bad as last time. The medal is a Womble and I high 5'd Uncle Bulgaria!!"

sounds like a fab day....i need to get much faster before i contemplate one....i'm looking at 2hours for 8.5 miles in May

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

"I had my pb at Parkrun last week. Half marathon tomorrow. Shitting a brick over it!

Good luck x let us know how you get on!! I secretly want to do one, maybe next year.

Well I'm not dead! The medal was very cute and made the pain I'm going to wake up in the morning worth it.

But I am not ever doing another one!!

well done you!! what was your time?

2hrs 53mins. Was hoping for 2.5hrs. Cramp wasn't as bad as last time. The medal is a Womble and I high 5'd Uncle Bulgaria!!"

Well done! I've seen pictures of the medal and they are very cool

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

I definitely prefer 10k as a distance. I by no means fast, but I can hold my own. Half marathon is just not my distance.

It's not just my speed though, after the last one I did in October I was poleaxed for 2 days. Couldn't get off the sofa, couldn't walk. Today I've been out for dinner.

The atmosphere at events helps too. I did my first 10k last May, and the atmosphere was amazing, ran half of it before I even thought of how far I'd gone.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

1.25lb off this week. Grand total 49lbs dropped since September. That's exactly 3.5 stone. About another 10lbs till my target. It's getting tougher now....

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

"I definitely prefer 10k as a distance. I by no means fast, but I can hold my own. Half marathon is just not my distance.

It's not just my speed though, after the last one I did in October I was poleaxed for 2 days. Couldn't get off the sofa, couldn't walk. Today I've been out for dinner.

The atmosphere at events helps too. I did my first 10k last May, and the atmosphere was amazing, ran half of it before I even thought of how far I'd gone.

I generally prefer the 10k, it's over before you know it

and the family don't have to hang around for too long waiting

I just do the one half marathon a year as a motivator, but four to five 10ks

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

Men don't get fat we just get more cuddly

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

Well thats the gym induction done, now to head to water workout. Think i may need help walking in the morning x

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By *ust a TeaseMan over a year ago

Earth

A stone heavier since last summer. But ive drop two sizes in bottoms and gained a size on in shirts

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

After a disastrous (diet wise) trip to Barcelona, I am back on the regime. I did a weights class last night that was heavy on lunges and squats, so I sacked off Metafit today and did a 30 min swim instead. Much nicer, and there were only 4 people in the whole pool! I think I'll be reorganising my fitness plan.

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

My body seemed to come crashing down around me after the half marathon last weekend. Cold and flu symptoms, I can feel my glands expanding, and most bizarrely of all, thrush (sorry TMI)! So I'm going clean and organic for at least a week (I have a big weekend in London next weekend), that should sort it out.

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By *appyguy17Man over a year ago

walthamstow

Hi,,,

Doing a half marathon is a fantastic achievement....only someone whose done one will know how bard it is....

I did the dublin half.....it was hard !!

But then hit the pubs afterwards...it was nice....

Keep up you 10k runs.....they are more do-able....and they test you....

So well done you xx

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

Got weighed yesterday and am up to 35lbs lost now. I'm the lowest I've been in over 3 years and it's inspired me to keep going. I'm hoping the lighter nights and warmer weather will help too.

Well done to everyone else on their weight loss and other achievements.

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By *edangel_2013Woman over a year ago

southend

"Hi,,,

Doing a half marathon is a fantastic achievement....only someone whose done one will know how bard it is....

I did the dublin half.....it was hard !!

But then hit the pubs afterwards...it was nice....

Keep up you 10k runs.....they are more do-able....and they test you....

So well done you xx"

Thanks. xx

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Not even talking about this week!!! Shocking..

5 weeks till the big party. Want to lose 6lbs by then minimum. Cleaning up my act this week!!!

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Not even talking about this week!!! Shocking..

5 weeks till the big party. Want to lose 6lbs by then minimum. Cleaning up my act this week!!!"

I know how you feel. I did get a loss over the month though so pleased about that.

Its 6 weeks til Lickety's party so I think we should both manage a pound a week. Lets go for it.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Not even talking about this week!!! Shocking..

5 weeks till the big party. Want to lose 6lbs by then minimum. Cleaning up my act this week!!!

I know how you feel. I did get a loss over the month though so pleased about that.

Its 6 weeks til Lickety's party so I think we should both manage a pound a week. Lets go for it.

God I hope so! It's a bit of a nightmare the next 3 weeks as its easter hols so I can't get to classes. Gotta try and motivate myself to do my pump dvd every night.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

I did a 200km audax two weeks ago, ride was good but it floored me afterwards and ive come down with cold/flu symptoms & hacking cough.

Looks like I over reached myself.

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

"Not even talking about this week!!! Shocking..

5 weeks till the big party. Want to lose 6lbs by then minimum. Cleaning up my act this week!!!

I know how you feel. I did get a loss over the month though so pleased about that.

Its 6 weeks til Lickety's party so I think we should both manage a pound a week. Lets go for it.

God I hope so! It's a bit of a nightmare the next 3 weeks as its easter hols so I can't get to classes. Gotta try and motivate myself to do my pump dvd every night. "

I wanted to get back into a pair of trousers I thought I might wear that have a 30" waist....

Done that.

God I'm smug.

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

think im just goin to sew my mouth shut till the party!!!

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By *appyguy17Man over a year ago

walthamstow

Losing weight isn't a big secret..

Just eat less and exercise

It's always better to have someone to do it with...it' makes you more motivated

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Losing weight isn't a big secret..

Just eat less and exercise

It's always better to have someone to do it with...it' makes you more motivated

Xx"

Actually that's not always correct.

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

I started my 15 week cut two weeks ago , I'm down to 14 .2% body fat , coming off slow and steady, I have my proteins fats and carbs at a consistent 40 40 20 ratio , with carbs dropping to 30% on no training days , my body fat is lowering and my weight is not really moving much at all , for me it's the perfect result at the moment , next hurdle is Easter !!

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

"Losing weight isn't a big secret..

Just eat less and exercise

It's always better to have someone to do it with...it' makes you more motivated

Actually that's not always correct. "

Can you elaborate ?

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Down 7lbs in a month. I have a stone left to lose but am going to try it slowly so it stays off. 30 mins weights class today plus 4 miles walk helps, but my arms are now like noodles.

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

"I started my 15 week cut two weeks ago , I'm down to 14 .2% body fat , coming off slow and steady, I have my proteins fats and carbs at a consistent 40 40 20 ratio , with carbs dropping to 30% on no training days , my body fat is lowering and my weight is not really moving much at all , for me it's the perfect result at the moment , next hurdle is Easter !! "

Cutting sucks - I'm 2 months into mine..I suppose I'll see how I feel at about 10% BF.

I'm so much better at bulking.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I'm so much better at bulking.

Everyone is

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

"Losing weight isn't a big secret..

Just eat less and exercise

It's always better to have someone to do it with...it' makes you more motivated

Actually that's not always correct.

Can you elaborate ? "

People have with thyroid problems or PCOS have trouble, other than that it is true.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Losing weight isn't a big secret..

Just eat less and exercise

It's always better to have someone to do it with...it' makes you more motivated

Actually that's not always correct.

Can you elaborate ?

People have with thyroid problems or PCOS have trouble, other than that it is true. "

And a few other medications.

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

This new chest routine I started few weeks ago, sure are giving me the result I want, more thickness to the chest

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

might start going in a month or so ready for summer.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Well I have been sugar free for a week. Feels good. Stomach definitely feels flatter. Been drinking much more water. The scales will reveal all in the morning!! I've been eating much bigger meals, tonnes of green veg. Won't say I'm not missing biscuits but sacrifices must be made.. Wonder if ive lost what I gsined last week and maybe a bit more!? C

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

Hi,

So I'm starting my healthy eating/fitness routine in earnest tomorrow... I've joined a gym and been a few times, I've joined weight watchers so I've got the 'fear' of the weigh in!! And ice written out a few weeks menus so I don't need to wing it!!

Motivation is my biggest problem as I do a very physical job and do Very long hours (I really shouldn't be big at all!!) I suffer from depression, but not enough to warrant any help or concern from the professionals and I'm a little bit lonely which leads me to stuff my face!!

It's really great to see how you've all done, I hope I can soon join you in celebrating our success stories!!

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Hi,

It's really great to see how you've all done, I hope I can soon join you in celebrating our success stories!!

I used to do 13 hours on my feet and the only way I could do it was go go straight to the gym on the way home from work.. If I got in and sat down it was game over!!

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

"Hi,

It's really great to see how you've all done, I hope I can soon join you in celebrating our success stories!!

I used to do 13 hours on my feet and the only way I could do it was go go straight to the gym on the way home from work.. If I got in and sat down it was game over!! "

That's my plan... I've joined a 24 hour gym so it doesn't matter if I'm late finishing!! NO EXCUSE!!

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By *mudge332Man over a year ago

pontefract

It's great to read how everyone is doing.

I lost just under 4 stone last year through saying no and running a lot.

I've put a bit back on now it I'm no where near as big as I was before.

I'm just getting back in to running again cos I've entered a half marathon in May but I'm still struggling to get in to it.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs...

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By *tandingtallMan over a year ago

york

All these gains are brilliant to hear, I started in October, used to get chips on a regular basis in the work canteen, scrapped that and got a PT and now toning up.....nothing more attractive than a woman who looks after her body I say!

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... "

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... "
brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

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

Jools started coming to gym with me back in October.

We do bi monthly measurements of chest waist etc

She has lost

2inches off her bust.

An inch off chest under bust

2inches off waist.

Gained an inch on arms and legs. But that is because she has toned up.

But it's not just about loss and gains. The health benefits are going to be huge in the coming years.

Not to mention we are spending quality time together and she is looking great.

Her self confidence is soaring.

Keep it up everyone your doing amazing

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By *tandingtallMan over a year ago

york

This is great to hear, you won't be wanting her bust to shrink too much though I'm sure

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

"This is great to hear, you won't be wanting her bust to shrink too much though I'm sure

Lol yeah true

But it's not like she is suddenly going to be flat chested.

Lol

Used to be a 32 F cup. Think she is on way to 30 dd

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits. "

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

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

I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x"

Exactly

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume"

I would as well! That's a shit load of food. I don't know much about it as ive been trying to lose weight not bulk but aren't there powders/shakes for that kind of thing?

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x"

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume"

Eat less but higher calorie food then.

I realised last week I have a lot of work to do mentally about losing weight. Whenever I decide to eat healthier I eat more as I am so scared of being hungry! I need to learn that it's ok to be hungry. Thoughts of food consume me, I'm always thinking about what I could eat and when.

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume

I would as well! That's a shit load of food. I don't know much about it as ive been trying to lose weight not bulk but aren't there powders/shakes for that kind of thing? "

There are but they're usualy just a big wedge of shitty carbs or sugar.

Trying to keep it low gi outside of the post work out stuff.

And most of the protein from meat and fish rather than shakes. Gotta love makro and it's 2.5 kg trays of chicken thighs or breast lol

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol."

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x "

Fruit sugar is fructose though and is actually low gi and doesn't cause an insulin spike.

Define protein shake as a protein shake will normally have only a few grams of sugar in it. Some have maltodextrin to boost the carbs but again it's low gi.

Big wedge of dextrose is what you need.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume

Eat less but higher calorie food then.

You don't need to be hungry Evie. I can hand on heart say that I've never been hungry since changing my diet. Just cut the crap food and eaten loads more healthy food. If I get the munchies between meals I'll eat some chicken and a boiled egg. I've always got stuff like that on hand. I've refused to 'diet' this time. Just totally changed Mr outlook on food. I know you do your running but have you considered any weight type training? Even a ten quid kettlebell and YouTube videos? X

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x

Fruit sugar is fructose though and is actually low gi and doesn't cause an insulin spike.

Define protein shake as a protein shake will normally have only a few grams of sugar in it. Some have maltodextrin to boost the carbs but again it's low gi.

Big wedge of dextrose is what you need."

I dunno they're pre made ones lol. I've not really read up on all this as for the past 6 months my aim has been to get down to a decent weight. Once I hit target I'll adjusy everything including my workouts to attempt to gain some muscle. I'm sure I'll be asking for advice then.

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x

Fruit sugar is fructose though and is actually low gi and doesn't cause an insulin spike.

Define protein shake as a protein shake will normally have only a few grams of sugar in it. Some have maltodextrin to boost the carbs but again it's low gi.

Big wedge of dextrose is what you need.

have a read of the back of the bottle lol.

one fo the best ones for mass gaining/caloires is any old whey protien, and instant oats. (a tenner will get you a 5kg sack of instant oats) which is like very finly ground oats few scoops of each and you basicaly have a meal replacement lol, add a bit of destroxe though if its for pwo

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x

Fruit sugar is fructose though and is actually low gi and doesn't cause an insulin spike.

Define protein shake as a protein shake will normally have only a few grams of sugar in it. Some have maltodextrin to boost the carbs but again it's low gi.

Big wedge of dextrose is what you need."

I am diabetic and find fruit has exactly same effect on my blood sugars as refined sugar.

I use succralose (splendor)

Be it in very small dosage and only in tea.

For other sweetening requirements I use agave nectar. Which is a plant sugar is definitely a low gi, doesn't spike blood sugar, tasty and natural.

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume"
I find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

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

"Woohoooo... Lost the 2lb I gained last week plus and extra 3/4lb!

Total loss to date 49.75lbs... brilliant well done.

Think of the health benefits.

Indeed. I got a lecture last week as I said I was cutting out any added sugar from my diet. 'Why you doing that you've lost nearly all you wanted to lose anyway!

My reply.. It's all well and good looking great on the outside but not if you're still unhealthy on the inside x

Sugar though is useful for causing an insulin spike post work out to transport all the protien and other nutrients to the muscle to aid recovery.

1 liter of chocolate milk is my post work out drink lol.

I get sugar just naturally from fruit and I do have protein shakes for after workout. That's the only not natural sugar I have x

Fruit sugar is fructose though and is actually low gi and doesn't cause an insulin spike.

Define protein shake as a protein shake will normally have only a few grams of sugar in it. Some have maltodextrin to boost the carbs but again it's low gi.

Big wedge of dextrose is what you need.

I am diabetic and find fruit has exactly same effect on my blood sugars as refined sugar.

I use succralose (splendor)

Be it in very small dosage and only in tea.

For other sweetening requirements I use agave nectar. Which is a plant sugar is definitely a low gi, doesn't spike blood sugar, tasty and natural. "

that's because agave nectar about 50% fructose.

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once."

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

I couldnt find the time to eat 7 timed a day Id never be able to leave the house

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume"

Nut butters and cheese

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume

Nut butters and cheese

Hehe only problem.is as you start reaching the 40% of calories as fat level poop becomes a very slimy gooey affair lol

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

Now lost 9stone 2lb in 16 months, the end is in sight

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

Glad I've got all my Easter chocolate out the way now, as that caused me to put on a few lb, so I'm now back and feeling determined to pick up where I left of!

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

"Now lost 9stone 2lb in 16 months, the end is in sight

Wow , well done . That's like losing the weight of a whole person. Amazing .

Despite my talk of ice lollies, I'm up to 37 lbs lost - 2stone, 9lbs. My blood sugars are really good which has spurred me on to keep going.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Now lost 9stone 2lb in 16 months, the end is in sight

Wow , well done . That's like losing the weight of a whole person. Amazing .

Despite my talk of ice lollies, I'm up to 37 lbs lost - 2stone, 9lbs. My blood sugars are really good which has spurred me on to keep going.

"
that's brilliant as it was your sugars that inspired you. I had part of a strawberry frappe this morning, thought I'd have a treat and ended up only having about half of it

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

D is up to 100 mile bikes and 20/22 mile runs.

Has got his next (32nd) ironman race in 6 weeks time, the first of 4 this year.

Loads of stamina

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

"
Yes, that's the problem, have you tried to do cardio before? As that could stimulate more hunger. Or try this

Week 1 3500kcal

Week 2 2500kcal

week 3 1900kcal

Week 4 5000kcal

Then repeat

That's a good way to recharge if your stuck in a weight gain plateau.

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volume

I would as well! That's a shit load of food. I don't know much about it as ive been trying to lose weight not bulk but aren't there powders/shakes for that kind of thing?

There are but they're usualy just a big wedge of shitty carbs or sugar.

Trying to keep it low gi outside of the post work out stuff.

And most of the protein from meat and fish rather than shakes. Gotta love makro and it's 2.5 kg trays of chicken thighs or breast lol

If you are bulking, you need plenty of carbs - You can get away with less protein than when you are cutting, when it becomes essential to preserve muscle mass.

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

I've had a horrendous few weeks with multiple celebrations etc but I'm really pleased that I haven't put on. ...I have managed to maintain. I'll be back on the serious diet after hubby's birthday next week

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

Yes, that's the problem, have you tried to do cardio before? As that could stimulate more hunger. Or try this

Week 1 3500kcal

Week 2 2500kcal

week 3 1900kcal

Week 4 5000kcal

Then repeat

That's a good way to recharge if your stuck in a weight gain plateau."

Pardon my ignorance but couldn't you take the calories as liquid? Sugary drinks or alcohol?

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

I've lost 4llbs this week, I've fallen of the wagon a bit but I've Really kept in mind what I'm eating!! Feeling positive!!

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By *imiUKMan over a year ago

Hereford

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

Yes, that's the problem, have you tried to do cardio before? As that could stimulate more hunger. Or try this

Week 1 3500kcal

Week 2 2500kcal

week 3 1900kcal

Week 4 5000kcal

Then repeat

That's a good way to recharge if your stuck in a weight gain plateau.

Pardon my ignorance but couldn't you take the calories as liquid? Sugary drinks or alcohol?"

Absolutely you could - as long as you are getting a balanced diet elsewhere.

Arnie famously liked beer when he was bulking.

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

well i feel like crap today, lost 3stone 9, and 2 dress sizes, yet dress shopping online i cant find 1 i like that doesnt stop at the size below where i am now. 3 weeks left s oneed to get the dress ordered soon. raaaaaaa!!!

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

Yes, that's the problem, have you tried to do cardio before? As that could stimulate more hunger. Or try this

Week 1 3500kcal

Week 2 2500kcal

week 3 1900kcal

Week 4 5000kcal

Then repeat

That's a good way to recharge if your stuck in a weight gain plateau.

Pardon my ignorance but couldn't you take the calories as liquid? Sugary drinks or alcohol?"
Yes you could, way back in the 90's I used to bulk on milk, it adds loads of calories. but mix it in with normal food to.

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

Had a successful bulk over the Christmas period my strength gains have been good now just starting to tinker with my program and diet to lose some weight before the summer gets here.

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

Just picked upy number for Brighton marathon on Sunday. Will have a heavily strapped knee and calf - fingers crossed it doesn't go spectacularly wrong.

Need to sit down and work out if spring marathons are really that good an idea going forward

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

A weeks holiday with my family means I have some catching up to do when I get home

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

"I'm struggling to get the 3,500 calories down me, just finding it hard to eat thw volumeI find it easy, eat 7 times a day and devide 3500 by 7 for each meal total calories, instead of a lot at once.

same hee i normaly do 6 but latley just been finding it hard, stomach isnt playing ball, getting a fair bit of acid reflux too.

Yes, that's the problem, have you tried to do cardio before? As that could stimulate more hunger. Or try this

Week 1 3500kcal

Week 2 2500kcal

week 3 1900kcal

Week 4 5000kcal

Then repeat

That's a good way to recharge if your stuck in a weight gain plateau.

Pardon my ignorance but couldn't you take the calories as liquid? Sugary drinks or alcohol?

Absolutely you could - as long as you are getting a balanced diet elsewhere.

Arnie famously liked beer when he was bulking. "

He did have the breakfast of champions to offset the alcohol though lol.

Yeah will have to start having some smoothies easy to get 600+ good carbs, protien an fats (got a love avocado) only issue is when it becomes a main part of your intake there can be a few bathroom issues lol

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

Hi see a few of you ladies have lost quite a bit of weight and was wondering if you found anything that helped with the loose excess skin. I've lost 9 stone now and I'm running and do some weights and kettle bells but just can't seem to get my tummy arms and bottom to tone up thanx for any tips xx

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Hi see a few of you ladies have lost quite a bit of weight and was wondering if you found anything that helped with the loose excess skin. I've lost 9 stone now and I'm running and do some weights and kettle bells but just can't seem to get my tummy arms and bottom to tone up thanx for any tips xx"
once I get to target and am maintaining then I will have liposuction on my worst bits, funnily I was only talking to the clinic about it yesterday

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By *D40Couple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

I started early January & am 18lb down with a heavy week on sangria in Tenerife in there. Lost my mojo when i got back but these lasr w days am back in the zone. If govt are listened to then i need to lose r stone. However i listen to me yay & will stop when happy .

WDr0

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

Shoulder work question, I normaly just do OHP with the barbell and occasionally some side raises if I'm sat waiting.

Any good recommendations I know some people swear by the Arnold press just wondering if it add much compared to ohp

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

'Toning up' from what I understdnd is essentially making the muscles bigger so everything looks more taught. If you can't do that then surgery/lipo is really your only option xx

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

Think surgery may be only option for my tummy. Will keep trying exercise for other parts. I feel so much better for losing the weight just wish everything just pinged back lol x

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

I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre.

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By *onbons_xxMan over a year ago

Bolton

I always think I should put some bulk on the bones but need to stick to the plan, I like my cardio too much and always flitting about but in some ways I am lucky in that I can eat much without putting weight on but it's the opposite effect I need tips on if any

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

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre."

Do you eat 1.5x your body weight in pounds in protein?

Also if you been doing high reps, switch to low reps to stimulate new muscles from 2 to 5.

For example I eat, 3000kcal 240g protein and 300g carbs aday.

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By *yrdwomanWoman over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre."

Log your cals in vs cals out(weighing your food). You may be eating more than you think.

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre.

Do you eat 1.5x your body weight in pounds in protein?

Also if you been doing high reps, switch to low reps to stimulate new muscles from 2 to 5.

For example I eat, 3000kcal 240g protein and 300g carbs aday."

You are trying to bulk/grow muscle though. It would be very different for someone trying to lose weight.

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

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre.

Do you eat 1.5x your body weight in pounds in protein?

Also if you been doing high reps, switch to low reps to stimulate new muscles from 2 to 5.

For example I eat, 3000kcal 240g protein and 300g carbs aday.

You are trying to bulk/grow muscle though. It would be very different for someone trying to lose weight. "
Ah yes, just noticed it, is that that the woman or male of the couple who are asking? As diets are diferent from men and women.

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

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre."

Mr or Mrs?

How much cardio do you do?

Sometimes you may need to shock your metabolism into action

However just be sure that you are not actually eating extra, try a food log to record everything.

Maybe you are not actually eating enough?

What is your fitness age? And background?

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

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre.

Log your cals in vs cals out(weighing your food). You may be eating more than you think."

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

"I've been stuck at the same weight even though I do around 7 hours exercise a week - mostly in the gym, and I'm on my feet 10 hours a day at work 5 days a week.

It's not budging. I've tried over eating to up leptin then watch my food again, nothing happens. Think surgery is the only way. I can't physically get it off. Ideas folks?

Diet is as per PT instructor.

Protein in the morning so cold meat and cheese. Plus an actimel.

Lunch. Tuna and a salad. Water.

Before gym. A banana.

After gym. Thai curry or something similar. Rice.

Snacks throughout the day. Cheese. Grapes. Kiwi fruit.

Fluid intake 1.5 litre."

Use myfitnespal to add up everything your eating each day.

And see just how much your acrually eating. Diet will affect fat way more than exercise.

Try to reduce carbs rather than fats and protien though.

How many calories is your current daily goal?

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

B here - the fem half.

I'm trying to define and tone. Lose fat. I've been told to cut out a lot of fruit and eat more protein as I used to eat loads of fruit. Too much sugar. Was told to have banana before gym as a good source of energy.

I'm at the moment doing 3 reps of 15 on the weight stuff, very little high cardio stuff (I've asthma). I use the treadmill for 10 mins walking, the rowing machine for 10 mins (inc 2 rests of a min). I'm 5ft6 and around 11 stone.

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

Oh my calorie intake used to be shockingly low and I wasn't drinking enough liquid. I was maybe 1000 calories on a good day and 1 litre fluid. I did the 5/2 diet with a friend just to prove a point. She lost 4lb the first week, I put on 2lb. Now I'm eating better and drinking more but holding the weight.

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

"B here - the fem half.

What's your current calories per dsy? Use myfitnespal to add it all up for a week and add everything then you can make a plan

Without knowing anything though your blind and will get the goals wrong.

That amount of cardio is basically pointless, my if your going to do walking as your cardio f go out for a good half hour/hour long walk in the nice fresh outdoors.

10 miniutes walking on a treadmill though isn't really going to do anything for you.

How much weight are you doing and more importantly how do you feel on the last rep of each set?

What weights are you doing/what muscle groups.

Also have a youtube/Google of "thrusters" very simple excerise can be done at home (cheap dumbells or fill some empty milk bottles with water) one of the best for weight loss and toning because it uses practically every muscle you've got making it quite intensive.

With the asthma you'll have to work out what speed suits you best where your getting a good workout but not taking forever but also so your not risking an attack.

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

"Oh my calorie intake used to be shockingly low and I wasn't drinking enough liquid. I was maybe 1000 calories on a good day and 1 litre fluid. I did the 5/2 diet with a friend just to prove a point. She lost 4lb the first week, I put on 2lb. Now I'm eating better and drinking more but holding the weight."

4lb in the first week means most of that weight was lost through her bladder rather than actual fat loss lol

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

"New thread... So we are well into march now. How's everyone doing?

And you're looking loveky

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

Yay lost the couple lb I put on over Easter and slightly more this week

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

I've been putting on weight as opposed to losing weight.

Oh bollocks.

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

I have lost 5 stone over the last 3 years and keep it up swimming daily change my life

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By *unloversCouple over a year ago

rotherham

I could do with a personal trainer to keep me on track

I lose half a stone then give in when I fancy a kfc

I have no willpower right now

I could just eat a cooked breakfast

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By *an and wifeyCouple over a year ago

n lincs

We let our hair down at the weekend. Alcohol/take aways but it pressures us into a bit of hard work in the week lol got me and the mrs in for half marathon in may lol think it's gonna kill us off ha ha

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By *issHottieBottie OP Woman over a year ago

Kent

"I could do with a personal trainer to keep me on track

I lose half a stone then give in when I fancy a kfc

I have no willpower right now

I could just eat a cooked breakfast

Xx"

I've had loads of cooked breakfasts since ive been dieting. Sainsbury and tesco and various butchers so lovely low fat sausages, trim the fat off your bacon, poached eggs instead of fried, tomato, mushrooms.. Nothing wrong with that!

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

Just mind your cholesterol, especially if you're calorie loading.

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

Clean bulking at the moment, pasta eggs chicken eggs eggs more eggs

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

Just the whites?

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By *UNCHBOXMan over a year ago

folkestone

Managed to do another 15 mile run today, so done 39 miles this week. Want to build up the mileage for this year so i can do a marathon next year. Have done loads of 5ks, 10ks and half marathons, but never done a marathon yet.

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By *rp861Man over a year ago

Notts

Ive lost 25lbs since jan, juicing and eating plant based food. Not only lost some fat, but feel amazing! And my skins clearee right up!

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

Oh i just don't have the knees for running! Cycling seems more and more dangerous everytime i go out on b the road!

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

Trouble with all this "bulking" as i see it is surely if you're not careful one day it'll all turn to fat and saggy skin?

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

is 40 to old to start a UFC career?

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

Shall i nudge this to 180?

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

Seems i will....

Eat my shorts!

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