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    What Are You Doing To Get Fit?

    5, 6 and 8 - physiotherapy exercises at home, mini-cycle at home, and Tai chi for arthritis DVD. Hoping to gradually increase what I do to actually build my fitness instead of being so darn lazy.
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    IS there anything i can do!!!

    Chair aerobics! There's a good video on youtube you could try. You'd have to only use one leg, or neither if it's jolting the bad one, but the arms, stomach and back will get a good workout. YouTube - Chair Aerobics Workout with Paul Eugene :D
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    Exercising: morning, afternoon, evening?

    Several years ago when I did exercise early morning I'd get up, quick wash etc and dress appropriate, have a drink of water, do my 20 mins, have a shower and then get breakfast. I did that for over a year and felt great off it until I started with arthritis.( Now I'm too stiff in the morning as...
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    Exercising: morning, afternoon, evening?

    If you can do a 20 minute or more session early morning it's great for energising and setting you up for the day. Having said that.... Any time that fit's well into your daily routine and allows you make it a habit is the absolute best for you! :D (I'm great on theory, now I need to go take...
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    slimming world and under active thyroid

    I don't like SW personnaly... but I have an underactive thyroid and I do manage to lose weight when I properly commit to dieting. (Huge point that... cos I haven't done in a year! as my tracker shows) So long as your medication is properly balanced there is no reason against losing weight...
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    Well I finally decided which website to continue with. Extrapounds. Why? Cos the other 2 count all the vitamins and minerals as well and I was starting to obsess about them! I do take a multivit daily so instead of worrying about all that stuff I just wanna know the...
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    Hi all- introducing me!

    Hiya, I know what you mean about the shakes.. yuk.. I couldn't go back to them now. Though they served a purpose for me last year, getting 6st off to qualify for an operation. This year I put it all back on again. I've spent about 5 months trying IE to banish the worst of my food demons. It...
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    Same weight but looking much less flabby! Why?

    I was watching TV yesterday, Living2, and they were running weightloss programs back-to-back. They were giving a diet, but also a strengthening exercise plan to each participant. Each time they weighed in they also did the electrical fat/muscle ratio thing test. So they were telling them how...
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    New Start

    Try using any one of the free online software I'm trying for calorie counting. You get to eat what you want of what's available, but count it so as not to go over? If you were talking after xmas and no meals out I'd suggest lipotrim or cambridge as they're the fastest.... there's no eating...
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    Virtual Personal Trainer required!

    One website I've seen with lots of advice is Prevention.com: Diet, Health, Weight Loss, Anti-Aging, and More! It's free to sign up, has lots of tools for recording food and exercise, and has expert trainers you can ask questions of... as well as software that will recommend an exercise program...
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    Yet another free website for anyone who's interested..... Extrapounds.com | Diet and Weight loss blogs It has the food input calorie/carb/fat/protein counts.... exercise stuff... built in blogs.... but it also has trackers. Jemma, I love chilli too, I'm still on the hunt for a really yummy...
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    Someone else recommended a different but also free website: Prevention.com: Diet, Health, Weight Loss, Anti-Aging, and More! It's american like sparkpeople. Looks pretty good though. I'm going to try a week on both and see how they compare for values, content and user-friendlyness. Should be...
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    Thanks Kate. I joined and am feeling my way around it bit by bit. It does look good. :D
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    I had a look at sparkpeople, but it looked like it gave menu plans? Have I missed something? Is there a way to input entirely your own choices? Is it possible to input a recipe and save it for easy input in future? It'll be great if it is, and free too!
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    That is a good one. I've used that site before. Very user friendly, but as you say it costs. Not bad, much less than weekly clubs infact, but I'm a tightarse.... I'm trying to find something for free. Pipe dreams probably! I reckon I'll end up on there anyway... it's real easy to input...
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    calorie counting software. any recommendations?

    I decided to write my own diet by calorie counting all my favourite meals and recipes. I want to use software either on my laptop or online to work it all out? I needs to be fairly easy to look everything up, have a large database of basic ingredients etc. Has anyone found or used a good site...
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    weight loss

    Try posting your message on the LL forum cyber-girl. This is the forum for those of us NOT dieting. You need to ask the others doing LL diet. :)
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    The Ebay Game...

    Erm.... is it only me that thinks this is weird??? Peeps are bidding on this! steam punk scientific goggles eye piece vintage LARP on eBay, Scientific Instruments, Science Medicine, Antiques (item 190145696834 end time 02-Sep-07 13:52:14 BST)
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    The Ebay Game...

    NEU-VITA OCCULIZER - eyeball massager early 1900s on eBay, Medical Instruments, Science Medicine, Antiques (item 250157509194 end time 29-Aug-07 23:09:58 BST) SCARY!!!!!! :eek:
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    This is amazing!!

    OMG! I've only just seen this thread........ it's OH all over.... and your DH's friend too. I'm no angel, but I am trying to cure me..... he just isn't interested in changing.... S h i t !
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    FACEBOOK!

    Ok I know I'm a bit dense sometimes....... but what on earth is facebook and why would everyone want it?
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    Anyone know a good Juicer?

    Thanks Pierce. Can you remember which make it was? I'm hoping I can find one easy enough to use daily..... am I dreaming?
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    Anyone know a good Juicer?

    There are so many models out there and I've read conflicting reviews.:eek:.. so I'm asking you good people for help and advice. Please let me know if: you have juicer you love? or got one and hate it? Have a friend that uses one everyday? Know someone that has theirs as an ornament(never...
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    okay so i just went for my gym induction

    First thing I suggest is go ask the same question on the CAmbridge forum here: http://www.minimins.com/cambridge-diet-forum/ You'l get a lot more answers :) Right... does CD burn muscle? NO! My understanding, and it came from a hospital consultant, is that there's enough protein in CD to...
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    Belly Dancing

    I'm all set-up with monday and tuesday classes now, but I'm enjoying it that much I want another class later in the week..... but can't find one! Bother!!! I've found a whole load of video clips on Youtube I practice with too... performances for inspiration and loads of instructionaly clips with...
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    Belly Dancing

    I've just been to my 2nd belly dancing class :) 1st was Monday! I'm going again next monday and I want to start the tuesday class too. Am I trying to do too much? Is it possible to get all wiggled-out? ;) :)
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    Belly Dancing

    I have to confess to not going last night... I have problems with my back.. and by the time I'd driven home from work I struggled to get out of the car... so I'm crossing my fingers for next week instead, and meantime wondering if I should up my painkillers again to make it easier. It will...
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    Belly Dancing

    Another website for you.... instructional videos.. :) Video: Egyptian Belly Dancing : Posture from ExpertVillage
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    Random question....

    My washer just broke so I'm looking at new ones... it was a servis and the vibration from it was horrendous!!! So I want something different this time... I'd be really chuffed if you guys could recommend a low vibration washer with a 1400 spin and not too expensive??? Thanks..
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    Belly Dancing

    WOW really???? :eek::D sounds good !!!! I found a website that explains it's very good for anyone with a bad back... where I'd have thought it a problem, aparently it helps and improves it. Belly Dance and backache
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    Belly Dancing

    I'm scared ;)...... Found a class with a lovely lady on monday evenings.... she's very helpful and wants me to go early first time so she can assess what I can and can't do comfortably, so she offer alternative moves where needed (I've got a false hip joint, still not got full muscle power from...
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    Belly Dancing

    Kate... Thanks to your link I've emailed 2 belly-dance class leaders local to me :) Thanks!
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    Belly Dancing

    Oooo me too! I'd love to try it!! There's nothing near me though.... I have been wondering if it would be fun learning with a DVD?????? Kinda the only choice I have for now.
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    Affect Of Refined Sugar On Eyes!?!

    Eating too much sugar does alter the blood chemistry! What effect that's likely to have on your eyes?? Best person to ask is an Optician..... they know more about eyes than Dr's do. Maybe you need to get your eyes tested next time you binge on sugary things?
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    Does anyone suffer with a bulging disc..

    I can only think of one thing to suggest as a longterm option. A TENS machine. It works by desensatising the nerves OR shuting the pain-gate.... depends which settings you use. I used one for a while for hip pain.. but I've had a hip replacement now so I'm fine :) It didn't stop the pain...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    I've been missing cos I've not been doing things quite the way I aught and to be honest I don't think it's fair to chat about it on here where you peeps are struggling to stick to diets... it's hard enough to do that without someone whittering on about messing up at ditching diets... so I'm...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Well I'm going to claim star number 2 today... yes I had a very large lunch.. but I'm still not hungry so had no Dinner. So my eating has been intuitive and it feels great :)
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    Word Association Thread

    gossip
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    Threadstoppers United. For the new, nearly new...or even the old members :)

    He/she????? Can't decide if it's clever trick photography.... a transexual... or some poor cow on mega-weird hormone treatment?? :eek:
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    Word Association Thread

    loose
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Yeah it is confusing...... but I joined 5 days ago... so sounds like I get another 2 days before I reach the end of the week? However... I really don't want to confuse anyone or myself so if it's ok I'll class today as day 1. If that's ok, and if it continues as it's been so far, I won't...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Nearly forgot to add my first star for Sunday ;) shame I can't add another to it for today, but thought I'm not far off the mark... I'm not happy with it so don't reckon it qualifies. Now I have a serious question.... I read that this forum started on a tuesday.... does this mean every...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    I've had a pretty good day really :) only ate when hungry, and in all but one meal I stop as soon as I felt satisfied. The one meal I ate beyond that I still stopped just before the full level... so no feeling stuffed and uncomfortable... no binging.. and no eating anything I didn't truely...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    It's the title of a book written by 2 sisters that were fed-up with struggling between dieting and binging. They wanted to find a better way to live... a natural way to learn to enjoy any and all food without overeating and gaining weight. I think it's a great book!!!! They have a website too...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    erm.... anyone mind if I bow out again? I just can't keep up with this thread, it moves soooo fast. I'll have even less chance work-days. I feel like I'm not doing you all justice cos I just can't read enough let alone reply enough. Sorry!
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    WOOHOO!!!! Good for you both!!!!!! :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Good for you! Hope your head's not too bad this morning :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    You really are doing great with this Janey! :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    On CD you're told to read the ingredients. if it has citric acid it'll take you out of ketosis. If it has malic acid instead most people can have the odd glass with no effect. Coke zero has malic acid where the other have citric acid. Some flavoured waters have malic acid too: Perfectly clear...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Right, Sammy: plan A... have your LL meal just before you leave the house ie as late as possible, so you won't be hungry. Coke zero is ok cos it has malic acid instead of citric acid.... if they don't have it perhaps you could insist you have an allergy to citric acid and need to read the labels...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Karen... hope your tum's better soon... did you manage to keep the sarnie down? if not I suggest just water for 24 hours to flush out the bugs!!!! Right I'm tired again already so I'm gonna get a bit more snore and try to catch up with everyone else later (not easy on such a fast-moving...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Char.. don't you be silly feeling bad about posting a good day! that's what encourages others to do better!! Hope you get a long soak in the bath to ease your poor muscles! :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Sammy, what diet are you on? If you're SS'ing then coke zero is better cos it won't knock you out of ketosis where other versions will. If it's any other diet diet coke should be ok I'd have though? And if you don't want to eat the buffet try to make sure you sit as far away as possible :)...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Looks like JUDDDing really suits you well there Dizzy! Well done :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Can't keep up with this thread at all ;) but I'm really happy for anyone getting a star today :) Good for you! For anyone not quite there yet just remember: Yesterday doesn't matter cos it's gone and can't be changed! Tomorrow doesn't matter cos it's not here yet so you can't influence it yet...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Thanks Karen, Having got OH home for about 3pm I've been gradually unwinding the coil so to speak.... needed to snore, so I did, then ate tea, then about 8pm wanted nuts... silly me didn't just get handful.. if I had I probably wouldn't have gone back for more, but cos they were within reach I...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    You too sonya? Get a kid on a rant and it's so hard to get thier attention, let alone stop them. Be kind yourself too... put it behind you and move forward. Take care! :)
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Oh Karen you are having a day-n-half of it! Poor thing! It's really hard not to yell back when someone won't listen to you.... and kids are sooo good at that! As for 'man-flu'... what will he do if that's why you feel poorly? eh? expect looking after? Make sure you tell him a) you need looking...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Nah not really Janey... think it's more about being distracted... I'm coming to wonder if 75% of my overeating is just boredom? with 25% stuffing down emotions. I do know trying to eat intuitively is totally different and not always so easy.... but I'm determined to stick with it.
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Day 1 on here...... up til lunchtime I definatly ate intuitively only... Then I had to run (in the car ;)) to collect OH so missed my 'lunchtime' ... would I have eaten then? I'll never know... probably not cos I only remembered I'd not had it around 4pm... then I went wrong, cos my tummy...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    Oh my... this thread sure moves fast!!! I've got a lot of reading to do but right now I need a snore.... so good luck to all and I'll pop back later. :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Quick note to say "They let him home!!!! YAY!!!" :) He still has both kidney stones but they're so busy they're having to cancel pre-booked operations, so no chance they can 'remove' them over the couple of weeks. So he's been sent home with tablets to force the kidneys to work extra hard in...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    ooooooo you answered me while I nodded... thanks sonya! I'm that shattered at the moment with early starts, extra hours as holiday cover, and hospital visiting.... I nod off too easy on my lovely comfy sofa! Right... I want to learn to eat intuitively... the idea being to eventually live free...
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    "Minimins Fallen Angels"

    I need to learn to NOT diet, but to eat intuitively. To allow my stomach to control my food intake. I'm struggling to keep track of how I'm doing... can I join in here? :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    1746 for sunday Dizzy. Gonna be over 6 thou today though... running around tween work and hospital. keeping OH in for more tests but definatly has a kidney stone just above bladder and infection in prostate. Oh well, he's in best place to get sorted !!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    LOL sonkie... I sent mine but they won't be any competition... still aching from earlier in week. :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW everyone!!!! I'm looking pretty pathetic at this compared to you's all.... maybe I'll catch you up for xmas ;) p.s. great news on JUDDDing Dizzy :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    oops! and it's a goodun too! 6255 Boy have I ached for it today :eek::D
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Healing a tendon definatly needs rest... so you step as little as possible this week. Then you'll be all healed faster! (Actually it could take 3 to 6 weeks to heal... don't try to rush it cos then it'll take longer!) You'll soon be back to showing us all how it's done ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW I made Queen!!! Hey Dizzy, are you ok? you're usually way above me for steps??
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    Exercises to tone up thighs

    I'm finding it hard to imagine me doing SS again.... Maybe JUDDDDing would be another option? But before I jump on any diet again I'm trying a mix of Pmk and Beyond chocolate to improve my attitude! I am watching the JUDDDDers intently though ;)
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    Exercises to tone up thighs

    Thanks Mini.... I had to take a break from dieting for an operation and was told to stay off the diet for a month before and 3 months after.... amazing how much stuggling and binging can be fitted into a third of a year!!! Now I'm simply trying to learn to be normal... I don't want to be a...
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    Exercises to tone up thighs

    I lost 6st last year and proudly displayed my before/after photo's everywhere. The idea was to make me stop and think before stuffing my face. Unfortunatly other stressed took over and I put 3st back on. I've had to take all my photo's down cos seeing them was just depressing me and sending me...
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    Safety for ladies when walking or running.!

    Another good and easy option is join a running or walking club. Then once a week you run/walk with them, but more importantly you make friends with other runners/walkers in your local area... you may be able to arrange regular companions for runs/walks... safety in numbers ;)
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    i went swimming!!!

    Great news Foodfairy!!! It's fun too huh? Have you thought about trying aquarobics? That's hilarious and a good workout too!! I recommend it!!! Starlight and Sonkie..... go have look at your local pools... ask to be shown round the facilities.... you'll be suprised at the range of shapes and...
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    Just for fun.......

    :rotflmao: Loving it !!!!!!! :D
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    Just for fun.......

    Go to Google.... type in your name and the word needs '______ needs' then post on here the first 2 or 3 on the list. ok... here goes kicking this off: 1. Lesley needs more activity and the state is paying to assign a staff member to her on a one to one basis every day for a couple...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    That bit about bowling got me thinking... a few years ago I tried crown green bowling.... bet that would have made for a good step count????? ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Oops Dizzy.... you forgot Tashy... 5389 for sunday? ;)
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    Juddders Unite!

    Can't we have an 'All diets, Maintenance Forum' ? So long as you still post on the rest too of course ;)
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    Johnson up day down day diet!

    Please Please someone..... anyone.... If you're doing CD for DD's are you honest with CDC or not? If not, what are you saying you're doing? Is there a CD plan that would substitute as an explanation for how many shakes you need? And that you'd be happy to pretend to be doing? If I decide to go...
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    Johnson up day down day diet!

    Hi Anja, Maybe on your up-days you could try to think more like Paul Mckenna and only eat when hungry, eat slowly, and stop as soon as your stomach is satisfied? That way you can still have anything you fancy but naturally limit the calories?? What d'you think? p.s. like many others I'm...
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    Have joined a 'happy' group...

    Hi Sparkle, I wonder if it's anything like the 'Assertivness training' my local college runs as a 'lifestyle course'? They reckon it helps you to value yourself more and stop being a doormat. If it's the same sort of thing then I bet most colleges will do something similar... just a case of...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    It would be bril if it suites you! Hope so!!! :) Guess you get into Pmk forum too ;) I'm hoping I can make this work for me.... biggest test is gonna be seeing what the scales say over the nest few weeks! :)
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    Best way to start running. ?

    Very good advice above!!! The main to think about is how hard your body is working.... You don't want to push so hard it hurts or gets risky........ so when doing the jogging bits make sure you still have enough breath left to talk! (can always check by counting out loud, but in a quiet enough...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Way to go guys!!! Some pretty impressive regulars in the 10,000's!! Hey Dizzy, you can tell Mizzy isn't as crazy as you.... if those had been your steps you'd have been running round the house to get the 10,000 ;) p.s. how's the JUDDDD going? Are you finding it easier or harder than all on or...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW! amazing Mini... where did you find that? It's lovely! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIZZY!!!!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hmm.. the version I heard was "average steps is 6,000 per day, but the overweight tend to do 2,000 less." Pmk especially quotes this one... and reckons you can up it 2,000 with just 15 mins walking... 5 mins here, 3 mins there, etc. Now how do you do that while inputting computer info LOL...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    No need for me to ponder CD... been there done that! Did LT June to september 2006 and CD september to december 2006. Then struggled and wobbled all over after that. Of course by February I wasn't allowed to diet in preparation for my op, and still not allowed to return to diet for another 2...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Oops sorry Dizzy... only 2433 for me though. Caught a crappy cold and second day at work.. I was floored by it all. Achey and snorey is where I was yesterday!!! Totally shattered by it. Not much better today so will be low again! sorry! p.s. thoroughly enjoyed reading that thread and your...
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    Johnson up day down day diet!

    Those of you doing this with CD SS on DD's..... do you tell your CDC what you're doing? Do they happily supply you for doing JUDDDD? Or are doing it on the QT? Just curious... I'm doing Pmk now... not allowed CD for another 2 weeks anyway (post-op) so just exploring future options.... It sure...
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    The Gym

    Definatly go for a look round first. Pick 3 local to you that you could get to easily or on your way home from work. Visit all 3 and just ask to shown round. Tell them you're checking out a few.. they want your custom and competion encourages effort! If you don't feel confident... think of...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW that darn good stepping today guys! :) p.s. Dizzy: I've never heard of that diet. Does it have a website? I'd just love to nosy......it's the only way to learn! Never heard of them exercises either but they sure sound hard!!!!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Determined? with weightloss? Think you can see I'm not winning that one either (rotten old graph LOL) ;) Trying Pmk's way of eating now. :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Good luck to both of you with your targets! I'm happy to just plod along for now... but who knows... sometime in the future you just may have competition??? ;)
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    Anyone else have really itchy skin?

    More likely to be an allergy I'd think. did you change any soaps or bath oils or shower gel or even shampoo about a week before it started? Or even what you wash your clothes in or softener? They'd be typical suspects. Meantime have you tried taking an antihistamine each day? Just til the...
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    National Shortage?

    If you don't mind a bit of messing... save your bottles, get a 2 ltr fizzy and pour some into a jug about half way up and stir like mad !!! this removes the fizz! then pour it into your little bottles and chill. ;)
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    Calling all runners, Great Activity Trainer

    Great Trainer - Tracking your training every step of the way It's offering free access to the first 1000 to sign up for the trial - lots of tools to plan your training for running, and GPS tracking to work out distance and speed, via your mobile. No use to me cos I'm a walker at 3kph... but...
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    GRRRRR

    Sounds like you need some sort of pad at home that you pin a photo of your boss to and punch with a vengence until you've vented your frustration. Would help burn more calories to LOL. Then the more that D***head upset you the more weight you'll use. hehehe well I think it's a good idea!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    I'm crossing my fingers for tomorrow's weather... I've not been to Cleveleys in a whole year and I really want to go tomorrow.... before I return to work on monday. Wonder what my chances are? OOOoo Dizzy... just noticed you achieved your 10km/hr 10 min run target. Congratulations... that's...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    You mean like foodfairy's 90553??? hehehe sorry couldn't resist that... if your wondering just read the previous page ;)
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    CDC Advice please: surgeon's permission given

    Oh poooooo ...... water! LOL. and running shoes for getting to the 'facilities' ;)
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    CDC Advice please: surgeon's permission given

    Oh bother! Thanks guys... I'll ask her to ring and check but looks like I'll probably have to wait 2 weeks.... hmmm... what shall I eat? ;)
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    CDC Advice please: surgeon's permission given

    Hi CDC's and everyone, I had a hip replacement in March. I saw my surgeon yesterday and he's given his permission for me to return to CD as soon as I want. He's writing to my GP and copying the letter to me. Will a copy of this be enough to allow a CDC to accept me at 10 weeks post-op? I still...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hehehe that was a good one! Well folks, I saw my surgeon yesterday and everythings healed lovely... he said it'll take as long as 18 months for the bone to stop growing into the metal-mesh surface.. but I can ditch all the restrictions. I do need a shoe raise to even my pelvis and stop it...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    YAY 10 of us now! :) Great stepping everyone!
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    Please explain?

    You and me both! I've never been in the 'healthy' weight range EVER EVER in my whole life! Well not since I was 7yr old and we moved into a Tuck shop ;) Didn't take me long to learn to comfort eat!!!!
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    Please explain?

    Yeah I know what you mean Bethany.... Unfortunatly 'just not bothering about it' is what got me to 21st 6lb last May. Dangerous!!!!
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    Lovehandles!

    I think using an exercise bike is the best answer.... doesn't have to be an upright with the narrow seat... a mini-cycle that stands infront of the armchair will work as well and cost less. As long it's one with a tension knob. 20 mins everyday can work wonders. Or just walking, not strolling...
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    Please explain?

    Well my books arrived... but I'm swinging between giving it a go or trying Pmk's way again? I think I need to have a good read and gradually adjust most of our meals to include the GL way for OH's health... So I'll go read them and then decide. Like most dieters I really would love to be free of...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hey that looks good !! :) Good stepping everyone!!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    OMG I'm so weak!!! Went into Oldham town centre this afternoon.... I forgot how steep it is!!!!!! It felt like I was walking through water!!! Guess I need to go find a few hills to practice on? I'm shattered and supposed to be out in 2 hours, going back to training band.
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    help me please

    I'm going to copy/paste a Tea recipe that has been proven to 'move' things in a rather dramatic way. If you chose to try it make sure you don't move far from the 'facilities' and preferably while home alone if that's possible. You won't be able to wait for someone else to vacate. (This is from...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW I think that's some amazing stepping y'all. Maybe we need a special award medal or something for each person that tops the 10,000? And if you manage to get it 50% of the month you get to add it to your signature or something? I do think it deserves recognition!!!!
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    1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die - Peter Boxall

    Never mind Coley, I've only read 14 !!! Just have different taste in books that's all.... I read lots of Sci-fi !!! Oh and diet books LOL
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    XXX-Treme Weight Loss

    Sounds very interesting.... but I'm on freeview so can't watch... Can you tell us about it?
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Not at all Dizzy, I'm naturally nosy LOL. It seems very fast to me, but then I walk at a speed of 2km/hr on a flat treadmill. It's important for me to balance properly and not hold on at all... and at 3km/hr I need to hold on. Actually takes 33 mins to do 1km. I use my xtrainer and mini-cycle...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW Lucky..... . how are your poor feet today? Good luck with the 10,000/day goal Dizzy... can you really run at 10kph? That sounds way fast !!!! I'm reigning in my goals.... now I've got a heel insert to level my legs up it's like walking in one flat shoe and one heel... disconcerting for...
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    Please explain?

    OOOOOOooooooooo just had a nosy at Asda online and the do do St Dalfour.... not marmalade.... but an Orange and Ginger jam sounds interesting???? ;)
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    Please explain?

    I usually shop at Morrisons or Asda. I'll have a look there first, but if not I just might have to try sainsbury's? Wondering, once the books come, whether to work out a month of mealplans and then just repeat it each month? I don't usually bother with pre-planning, but then I don't usually...
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    Please explain?

    Thanks both of you! I'm getting 3 of Nigel Denby's GL books. Ebay is bril LOL. From what I've read online the GL diet decideds what is low by a normal size portion... not unrealistic amounts. Like a slice of watermelon, not a whole watermelon. So there are a few things allowed on GL that...
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    Please explain?

    Hmmm.... If the honey nut shredded wheat are medium does that mean I can have them 'occasionally' but not every day? I have a feeling my other fav cereal, original alpen, will be high cos of the malt and sugar content? Still, I like granary bread with lurpak and marmite. ;) I can understand...
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    Please explain?

    Yes Bethany I did. I know you think it's great but we're all different and it's not to my liking. Thank you for asking!
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    HOODIA

    Me too unfortunatly... tried it for a week ..... really should know better... no such thing as a magic answer..... just have to reduce intake and increase exercise!
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    Please explain?

    Looking at trying the GL diet. Looks like one that fits a lot of my taste in healthy food with one or two confusions, hence the questions. Even more confused now cos Jacket spud is on the NO list but included in a 21 day plan I just looked at???? I don't understand !!!!!!!
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    Please explain?

    I love jacket spuds and just don't understand why they would be bad for GI when new spuds are allowed? They both have skin and I always eat the skin? Another question is about multigrain bread... supermarkets own variety... it doesn't say whether it's wholemeal or just brown, but it does have...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    We need a jaw-dropping smiley for Tasha's step count! Mega amazing!!!!!! Well done seems inadequate! Dizzy and lucky: great job and well over the magic 10,000. And for the rest of us? Good effort!!!
  128. L

    Good treadmil?

    That's a much higher spec treadmill than mine for only 100 more! And you get a 12 month guarantee? And 7 day return? It does look good deej!
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    Does anyone have recipes for low fat diabetic ice-cream?

    I guess non of you like ice-cream??? I just experimented with 3 pots of mullerlight strawwberry yogurt, 1 pot of elmlea light single, a pot full of semi-skimmed milk and a desert spoon of granulated sweetener. Took 40 mins in the ice-cream maker and tasted YUM!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW ... royalty again????? hehehe. Dizzy... I was thinking GI too..... yes it would be very good for OH... and knowing I'm helping him might help me stick with it? There's an awful lot of books out there though... think it'll take a lot of browsing and advice to find the best one?? I like...
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    Undecided: Which diets have you tried and what did you think?

    LOL @ Frumpster! Perfect for growth more like!! Karen: Naturally crystal clear! natural crystal is NOT clear so that fits perfectly. Sure got a lot to think about and more info that has to help. Janey: Raw vegan sounds way too difficult so you must have some determination to have tried...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Thanks for the info Dizzy, and good luck for restart next week!!! :) As for me? Finally got assessed by a physio today. (only taken 4 weeks of fighting to get that... but that's another story) Anyway she's not suprised I'm getting backache walking.... she measured my legs 3 different ways and...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Look forward to seeing how you do Lucky! Well done Dizzy - superwoman twice over for running the league! (so how many calories you having?) Enjoy your early night!
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    Undecided: Which diets have you tried and what did you think?

    Gonna throw another question out there...... Someone mentioned Tesco ediets? One of the diet options on there is called 'Total' or some such? I looks like it works by varying calorific intake every day across a fortnight.... different calorie total each day and 3 of days are 'Unlimited'. Has...
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    undecided: what have you tried and what did you think?

    I'm nosing round at other diets cos I'm growing alarmingly at the moment and not allowed to return to SS like LT or CD for at least another month. Wondering what other diets others have tried? What did you think and how did you get on? A good collection of info here could help others decide...
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    Undecided: Which diets have you tried and what did you think?

    I'm nosing round at other diets cos I'm growing alarmingly at the moment and not allowed to return to SS like LT or CD for at least another month. Wondering what other diets others have tried? What did you think and how did you get on? A good collection of info here could help others decide...
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    New SW'er

    Hey Mavis. I really want to do CD too, but like you not allowed yet (post-op recovery). I tried SW in January when I was told to come off CD in prep for op.... but found I was putting on weight... not sure what I was doing wrong? Good to hear it worked well for you before... I'm sure it will...
  138. L

    does anyone else have a fear of losing their flab?

    My opinion? It's a self-confidence thing. We hide in our fat. We put on an act for the outside world of being jolly and happy when inside we're far from it. You are scared that as the flab goes you'll have to stop acting/hiding and your true real feelings will be on show for all to see...
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    Some Tips For A New Cambridge Dieter?

    Can I suggest you don't worry about the calories... but reduce the carbs instead like Nicole said. This will reduce the week 1 side effects when you do start CD. So cut back on bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, flour, cakes, biscuits, deserts, sweets, sugar, etc. Eat more lean meat and salad/veg...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Thanks Dizzy, I keep trying! Can't believe I made Queen !!!!! Where is everyone hiding?? One of my 'weaknesses' is ice-cream.:drool: OH loves it too. So I've ordered an ice-cream maker today. Should be able to use it to freeze Muller light yogurts??? Hopefully? Can't wait for it to arrive...
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    "Success Express" with Slimming World

    I've never tried it myself... but when I tried SW in January two the ladies in the group were very despondant at having a wobbly January... across the whole month they hadn't lost cos each half pound dropped then went back on. They were both given Success Express and stuck to it for a week. They...
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    Losing weight off Hips and Bottom

    That is what I did about 5 years ago when I did rosemary conley's diet. With 20 minutes cycling every morning I lost a lot off hips and legs. Then last year I tried lipotrim instead and didn't bother exercising... and lost most off my tum but very little off hips and legs.
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    Good treadmil?

    Mine starts at 0.8km/hr which is very slow and top speed is 12 km/hr. I'm walking at either 2km/hr or 3km/hr dpending how energetic I feel. 2km/hr I find a nice slow stroll... ideal for me. 3km/hr is a good walking speed... I can do this for a little while, but then have to slow it. I am still...
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    Does anyone have recipes for low fat diabetic ice-cream?

    I need to lose weight... but more importantly so does OH and he's diabetic. I've just ordered an ice-cream maker so would love to pick the brains of you lovely people for recipes I can use? :sign0009: We adore ice-cream so this will help us both loads! :thankyou:
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    Losing weight off Hips and Bottom

    Bethany, If you could make a routine of using your exercise bike for 20 minutes EVERY morning you'd soon see the difference it makes toning up hips and thighs. Get the tape measure out first and record hip/thigh/waist measurements now and every month. You'll love the results!
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    Good treadmil?

    Bethany, If you mean a manual treadmill? I used to have one a few years ago and it was hard to coordinate and use comfotably. I would NEVER get one again. If you can afford to, get one with a motor. They work much better. There are lots of cheaper versions around now... you can pay anything...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Superwoman? me? noway!!!!! :rotflmao: :thankyou: Well done everyone else!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :ashamed0005: Decided today that I better come clean about my ongoing war with food. Last year I used first LT then CD to lose weight for my op. Once I was finally put on the list for it I...
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    Nike + iPod Sport Kit

    Does anyone know if this can be used to walk? I'm not allowed to run so if it's only for running there's no point me even wondering! ;) Thanks
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    Good treadmil?

    I've only just got one... but for walking. Wouldn't be any use for you if you want to run. The same website does have higher-grade treadmills though.... and all seem much less than elsewhere? Perhaps you could have a look? (simplyfitnessequipment co uk) Mine was ordered 7am one working day and...
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    Query for CDC: post-op return to CD

    I applaud her!!! I really do!!! I think I just have too many issues with food still.... I need to abstain again to get my head sorted again. When I first came off SS I switched to SW... but gradually everything slipped, including any determination! My weight has slipped up over 2st.... argh...
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    Stepping you Way into Sole Sourcing!

    Is there anyway to move towards restarting SS CD without having any sachets? I have another 5 weeks to go before I'm allowed to return to CD. (Had a major op, hip replacment, 7 weeks ago) I'm eating out of control at the moment and my weight is growing (started last may at 21st 6lb, lost down to...
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    Can anyone recommend a reliable weight scales?

    So it was an 'incorrect item' them! You can return it. I'm going to copy/paste the info from amazon website below for you. If we sent you an item you did not order (an "incorrect" item) As soon as you find out we've sent you an incorrect item, go to the Returns Support Centre and print out a...
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    Can anyone recommend a reliable weight scales?

    I did a quick search on Azar's scales and amazon co uk are selling them at £37.99. You do pay £6 delivery as well. (£43.99) Boots are selling them at £54.99 That's a lot of money, but I can well see it would be worth it for a CDC.
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    Query for CDC: post-op return to CD

    :) Thanks chuck, :eek: Oh blast! that means another 5 weeks of struggling with myself :devilangel: and gradually growing :wave_cry:
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hey Dizzy, couldn't you swap the insides of the pedo's so yours will count the 'pottering about' steps? ;) Bril stepping everyone!!! :character00238:
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    Query for CDC: post-op return to CD

    Hi all. I used first Lipotrim last summer and then CD from last september to lose weight for my op. March 13th I had a total hip replacement, uncemented. This means major operation with muscle, tissue and bone healing. (uncemented means bone has to fuse with and grow into metal parts) While I'm...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    :wow: Fantastic stepping everyone!!! I did pretty good yesterday, as you'll see later, but I overdid it so will have to slow down a little.... I'm still healing yet and my body reminded me of that last night. :sign0007: :ashamed0005: ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Totally shattered tonight so off to bed already.... will catch up with the league in the morning... zzzzzzzzzzzzz
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Sorry Shazza..... really is up to you though... properly rested is quickest healed. Every time you 'just do this or that' you slow it down. Don't let your leg muscles get weaker in the meanwhile... just tighten the muscles and hold for 10 seconds then release... repeat for 3 to 5 sets..... at...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Ouch Shazza!!! You take it easy... more rest means quickest healing! I know a fracture is 6 weeks, but tendons can take longer.... a lot depends on how well behaved the patient is ;) Tashy: lovely photo!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Good idea! I have a good mp3 player I can upload to. Not sure how to pick the right tunes to get the beat right though? Can't walk fast yet..... hmmm.... Hopefully you'll get house sold, and buy another with a spare room for it? I'd love that... a gym room all my own! We're not in a...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Thanks Dotty! Bonus is I feel great today and I'm just back from shoe shopping and food shopping... 3 hours worth... so done 2,000 before I even look at treadmill, xtrainer, airwalker, mini-cycle, gymball, dumbbells...... crikey that's a lot?!!!!!!! I will have to get rid of some I think.. Just...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    :clap: Dizzy and Mizzy: Fantastic topping the 10,000 !:clap: Sonya: you came so close to princess-dom Dotty: go girl ! Yes I have topped my personal best today thanks to my new treadmill. (you'll all have to wait til tomorrow to see :whistle: ) BUT I still have a long way to go to top...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    just pm'd mine... sorry for forgetting... the excitement got to me :silly: Treadmill is now set up ready for me to use tomorrow! OH is shattered so sat cuddling tonight instead of trying it. :hug99: Tomorrow he goes to work at 6.30am... wonder how long after that before I get started :rotflmao:
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    thanks Dizzy & Dotty. Poor OH got home shattered so I've had to sit on my impatience and cross my fingers that he'll sort it out for me later. Can't grumble... I'm the reason he's so shattered lately.. I'm still not sleeping properly and every time I move he wakes up. So I'm sat here looking...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Woohoo! My treadmill arrived. :D It's too heavy for me to move so I gotta wait til OH sets it up for me :) Can't wait !!!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Not yet..... impatient and excited and and and......:rotflmao: :silly: :gimi:
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    Rockport Walk Test

    Found a this fitness calculator and thought others might find it useful: ExRx.net: Rockport Walk Test It's quite easy to use - just measure your heart-rate and the time it takes you to walk a mile at a brisk speed for you. I think it's good to use something like this to see the progress you...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Well done everyone!!! I'm like a kid waiting ... it's gonna be like xmas and birthday rolled into one... T day is tomorrow!!! YAY!! :gimi: :gimi: :gimi: :gimi:
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    :clap: Well done miniminor too... topping the 10,000 is excellent!!!:clap:
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hey Dizzy, you forgot me? I sent mine thursday evening, titled thursdays steps = 5847 (i think, went up to 5858 just going to bed). I know you received it cos you replied.... did you delete by mistake along with wednesdays pm's? BTW congrats on getting superwoman... you are anyway everyday...
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    Not done exercise for a long while

    How are your feet when you walk anywhere? If they're fine then walking is the better way and free! If like me when I was heavier (still heavy, but was over 21st) my feet used to scream at me if I walked for 10 minutes so I got a mini-cycle instead. Like the bottom half of an exercise bike, you...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    I don't deserve the acolade Dizzy, thanks but no. Well done to everyone!!!! Tashy and lucky can you please give us lesser mortals some ideas how you manage to do so many steps? Ty.
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Just an idea for all those that forget their pedometre.... I clip my fitbug to my mobile phone when I go to bed. I don't go anywhere without my mobile so I can't forget my fitbug. ;)
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    Treadmill Reebok-I-run anyone used this?

    I've found a company near me that sells this treadmill for £377 and I'm sorely tempted to get one. Once I get back to work I know I'm going to struggle to get my steps in each day. This is a motorised treadmill that folds easy. So I could easily use it in front of TV. But I know there's nothing...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    I'll be joining you from today Jan. I'm now 6 weeks post-op and off the crutches!! I have to take a walking stick when I go out as safety precaution against falls, but I need to train my leg to take the weight and walk normal. Sure feels awkward! I feel very lopsided. AND I drove for the first...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Definatly not your fault Dizzy.... looked to me like it sent, but there's no record of it my sent box. It was only 8 minutes after your post asking for more step-counts... guess it was gobbled by the ether.. no worries. Probably my fault.... I was trying to cut corners and put the info in the...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Well done everyone! :clap: wonder where my pm went?:wave_cry: was only 6047 steps anyway, so doesn't make any odds. puzzling though....
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    Leg Magic

    Just watched a video of it online... £80??? not cheap! I got a physiotherapy exercise that's very similar and free. You might want to give that a try first? To work adductors and abductors: Lay on your back on the bed or floor. legs straight, feet together and toes pointing to the ceiling...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Amazing steping everyone !!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :boohoo: Awww.... Dizzy.... guess you'll just have to go see them sometime?? ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Thanks Sonya..... it's hard not to overdo it when I feel so much better than I did all last year!!!! Mind you.... I've no idea whether I'll be able to do that much when I have to rely just on my legs?? at the moment I'm 4 legged !!! ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Phew..... Had the bright idea to go Werneth Park this morning..... walked there, round the park, and back home.... fitbug says 2 miles :eek: !!! and 5,200 :eek: steps and took me 1 hour:eek: ! Am I crazy? My poor arm:( isn't happy but new hip :D is doing great!!!!!! Think I'll go for a lay...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOW Tashy.... superwoman indeed !!!!! Thanks for the hug Dizzy.... I've done a bit better today.
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Sounds good! I'm struggling to find any here though? Do you live in New Zealand Mini? I'm in UK and can't find a UK site selling it.... and my local pharmacy doesn't either. Any ideas? Thanks :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Great steps everyone!!! :) :clap: :clap: Anyone know what to do for RSI type pain in the elbow and shouder? My left elbow won't straighten properly and is nagging non-stop. :needhug: It's got to be the crutches causing it, but I can't come off them yet. Tried to walk-it-out today anyway but...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    The battery does only last 6 months, so I keep a spare one in. How sad is that LOL. They cost nearly £3.
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    WOWEEEEEE! That's fantastic stepping everyone!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: Erm.... 1 new hip, :) , and so looking forward to getting off the crutches! Thanks everyone!
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    Free Get Active Guide At Tesco!

    Nice one! Just downloaded it, ty! Gonna have a nosy round the website now, looks interesting...... ;)
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    Free Get Active Guide At Tesco!

    Sounds good!!!! Now how can I manage to get to Tesco's for one? hmmm.... too far to walk.... ;)
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    Nike + iPod Sport Kit

    I'm curious..... how does this Nike + iPod kit work? What does it do? :)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    I've got a fitbug and it works clipped anywhere: waist, bra, pocket, shoulderbag while out, even clipped to your sock or trainer. It came with a neck thing to hang it on too, but I've not used that cos I wear 2 necklaces and am scared of getting them tangled. It costs more than the other omron...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Crikey Mini.... how's the legs now? Any idea how what distance you covered? Just curious? Sounds like 3 to 4 mile at the least?
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    Fit Squad - New Public Usergroups

    YAY Shazza! That was a weird one!
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    Fit Squad - New Public Usergroups

    hhmmmmm.... no idea what's going wrong???? Sorry chuck. :(
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    Fit Squad - New Public Usergroups

    In User CP, can you see this: ?? You are a member of the following groups MiniMins.com User - Likes to post cannot leave primary group Fit Squad - Fit Squad o Leave Group You may choose to be identified as a member of the following groups...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Wow well done guys! ( Mini - 6884 :superwoman: Miniminor - 6211 :queen: Wanttobeslim - 6104 :princess: ) Silly me forgot to pm my steps, but you got well more than me anyway.
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Woohoo royalty again! LOL. Tashy I'm in awe...... let us all in on the secret? What do you do to get that many steps? Pierce..... you too please? I've got another 4.5 weeks off work and I'd love to get my step count up to 10,000 by then.... just not sure how? Or how it would be possible to...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Superwoman? Lil ol me? it's a crazy world LOL!
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    suggestions for a friend with a flabby middle?

    I've heard somewhere (can't for the life of me think where?) that it's the muscles that cross (X) the tummy that pull it in. So an exercise I remember from my past (a Rosemary Conley class) would be good: Lay on your back with legs bent up at the knees and feet about shoulder width apart. Fold...
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    cycling step count question.....

    If you wear a pedometre at the waist and cycle it doesn't register. However, if you clip it to your shoe or sock it does count each full turn of the pedals. Is is ok to do this? Does anyone do this? Seems fair to me, for those that want to cycle to work or use an exercise bike, that it should...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Shazza: pm'ing you cos I got questions on that and don't wanna take over this thread ;)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Hey good going Jan !!! (can't believe I'm queen again LOL)
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Shazza. shame you don't have a fitbug... with that you can log other exercises on the website and it gives you a step-count equivilent. ;)
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    Moonwalk - gimmie your money!!!

    hmmm... Just did 4300 steps and 2.65 km. So I was wrong... bring on the humble-pie LOL. Was a lovely afternoon.... Alexandra Park is a lovely place to walk in warm sunshine!!!! ;)
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    Moonwalk - gimmie your money!!!

    Mine records in km too, but 1.6 km = 1 mile. I'm sure mine says 4000 for 1.6 km... I'll let you know later cos we're going Foxdenton Park for a walk in the lovely sunshine today :)
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    Moonwalk - gimmie your money!!!

    Very worthy cause!!! I reckon you'll top 100,000 steps that day? My fitbug records a little over 4000 if I walk a mile. I definatly think you should record it!!!!!!!!
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    Best exercise for toning thighs

    HOw long? hmmm.... not so easy to answer cos that was in my old life and don't have any record of it now. I do know I was dieting and using the bike every morning for 3 months. I remember my hips went from 60 inches to 48 inches and my thighs (humongous!) went from 34 inches to 25 inches. I...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Me? Royalty? :rotflmao: :D Saturday's steps 5218. And I'm loving it !!! Can't wait ti get off these crutches!! :bliss: It really does feel great to be able to walk with no pain !!!:clap: If anyone of you knows anyone with OA of the hip please tell them to get a hip replacement...
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    Ive bought a slow cooker!! help!!

    To be honest I never really thought about it as saving money... just really convenient when you work fulltime, have a 45 minutes drive home, and have to pass many many takeaways with wonderful smells........ by the time we get home we're starving!!!! hehehe
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    Ive bought a slow cooker!! help!!

    Size: Depends what you want to cook and for how many? I have 2 sizes... small - for a slow-joint on it's own or for a meat dish to go with steamed veg... large - for soups, stews and complete meals.
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    Fit Squad - New Public Usergroups

    Great idea! I joined too ty!
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    Aww.. thanks for the welcome! :D ok, Thursday 4612 steps Friday 6540 steps (I'm amazed :eek: ) Is that the right way to do it? Still amazing how much I'm enjoying this... last year I was doing 500 steps a day cos of OA pain... this new hip is bril !!!
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    New hip - CAN exercise at last !

    hehehe not sure about slow and gentle.... I'm enjoying it so much I think I'm getting a bit carried away.... 6500 steps today and hadn't even realised.... When I can't get out I walk a large circle in the yard... With no watch on to tell how long and brain that fazes out like meditating I...
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    Minimins Steppers League Table. RECORD YOUR DAILY STEPS HERE.

    erm.... should I post mine on here too? Or is that cheating cos I'm using a fitbug, not a normal pedo? plus I'm off work recovering so have more time? What d'you think?
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    Best exercise for toning thighs

    Any kids around? instead of resistance bands just borrow a ball and hold it between your knees and squeeze? If you're sat in an armchair you can work your outer thigh by squeezing outwards against the arms? Squats and lunges are good too. The best hip, bum and thigh trimming weightloss I ever...
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    Arms.....! :(

    One of my physio exercises would help. I'm still on crutches so not allowed to do full squats... so I stand with my back to the banister on the landing upstairs, get a firm grip of the handrail, and taking part of my weight through my arms do squats like that. So I'm working my biceps, triceps...
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    Ive bought a slow cooker!! help!!

    For a stew or a curry or chilli etc: chop all ingredients, put in large non-stick fry-pan and stir cook for 5 mins only (to brown meat and start root veg as that takes longer to cook this way than meat does). Then put it all in the slow cooker with stock or sauce and just enough liquid to just...
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    New hip - CAN exercise at last !

    Hi, I'm recovering from a hip replacment operation, 3 weeks post-op, and looking at exercise to help me recover and lose weight. Last year I got a fitbug, but at the time wasn't able to get full use of it as osteoarthritis meant every step I took hurt and I was eating painkillers just to live...
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    Airwalkers

    I've got one. If you want to bend your knees you can. I'm still on crutches - 3 weeks post hip replacement operation - and can use this using the bar for partial weight-bearing. Some of the time I lean forward onto the bar and using bent knees push the peddles backwards - the angle is almost...
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    Mix2Max or Success Express

    Success express is in the food optimising book every member is given, page 108. :)
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    yummy curry recipe

    I cooked the Kheema Mutter from the Curry Feast book last night..... needs more chilli but it's very flavoursome-yum. (it's milder than the mildest korma.... so might add chilli powder next time)
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    Mix2Max or Success Express

    Can't see you doing mix2max if you're a veggie as it means mixing red meals and green meals in the same day? LOL. But Success Express is good for a weightloss boost as you eat more superspeed foods.
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    How many syns...

    between 0 and 15 but class leader usually helps set your level
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    Hi, New here

    Hiya! I joined a class last Monday. I'm swapping from CD to SW too. I've lost 6st with first LT then CD, but I need real food with plenty of protein to get my body ready to deal with a hip replacement operation in March. At last weeks class weightlosses varied from 1/2 a lb to 4 lb.. but a...
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    Quick Query: Coke Zero - allowed or not?

    I read on a different forum that someone was told by their CDC that they could have Coke Zero while on SS. I always thought it would have citric acid or something and be a NO NO. I do love the taste so I'm wondering?????????? ;) Thanks
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    Cambridge Bars

    I love the bars! No they don't set me off on a binge either. By the way, the peanut bar and cranberry bar have slightly lower carbs than the shakes. The other have slightly more. At the end of the day we're all different and have to find out what suits us best. ;)
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    If you cheat do you hide it???????

    Why do I ask? trying to figure out my behaviour today. I have another 7kg to lose before my pre-op assessment next month (to get BMI under 40). So what did I do today? When I went shopping I bought a box of magnum lollies with the intention of eating one in the car park and smuggling the...
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    Week 2 starting, and a new CDC

    Well I've done my first week after restarting and lost 4kgs so I'm pleased with that. Just met my new CDC and she's lovely! I'm gonna enjoy a couple of bars tomorrow, after a week of all shakes cos i didn't have any bars left! I'm happy! :D
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    Under active thyroid and CD

    Me too! I've been on thyroxine for 4 years now. I had to get my Dr's signature on the CD medical form, but that was easy. It works just as well for us as for anyone else. So tell your friend to go contact a CDC and ask for a medical form. Wish you both every success!
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    Day2 killer head ache

    YES definatly worth every ache of the first week! Week 2 you'll feel good. Just remember - everytime you're bored and tempted to have 'just a nibble of something' - if you knock yourself out of ketosis you WILL have to go through week 1 again ! It really isn't worth even the smallest cheat !!!!!
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    Re-started YAY!!

    Sometimes we expect miracles and they don't happen! Attempting to follow PMck's way while surrounded by xmas goodies wasn't my best idea. I didn't manage it. I put on 7kg.:eek: :( Sooooo... last sunday I re-started CD:) . 6 days gone and 4kg back off, :p :D I'm feeling fine!! Decided I'm gonna...
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    Struggling to make cookies/biscuits of shake

    I'm following the recipe on here for choc biscuit but all i get is a rubbery stodgy mess :( Why??? How do you do it?? I'm really struggling at the moment so thought a variation would help, but it ain't working????? Help anyone? Pretty please? :)
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    Any way to combine CD with non-diet food?

    Spud addict? hmm.. hadn't thought of that one??? For trigger? Nothing emotional more than usual happening.. However I do know this particular craving started when I was hand-feeding OH while he was driving us home cos he had to go straight out again and didn't have time to stop to eat. The...
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    Any way to combine CD with non-diet food?

    Thanks Helen and Clairejen. Would I be able to 'get back on the wagon' afterwards? Maybe not. I did try a low carb 790 a few weeks ago and ended it with a binge and struggle to return to SS. To be honest everything has seemed much harder since! Congrats on new CDC status M-Dotty ...
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    Any way to combine CD with non-diet food?

    I know it sounds like a contradiction but..... I sooooo love potatoes!!! I want to be able to eat new potatoes, mash, jacket spuds and chips!!!! Yeah daft idea. But I've been doing VLCD of LT or CD since last May and I'm starting to wonder if I can continue? I've lost over 6st, but I'm only...
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    Is it the diet?..

    Just thought I'd add my tuppenneth.... I still get lightheadded/dizzy if I move to quick... everytime I laydown in bed the whole room turns and when I get up in the night I have to sit on the edge of the bed for a few minutes before I dare walk...... and I'm in my 5th month now.
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    How long do CD crisps stay crisp for?

    Hiya! Which packs do you use for makin crisps? I don't have any soup packs cos I just hate the taste of them, but someone said they taste totally different? Is that right? I thought I'd get a couple of packs just to try making crisps? Which should I get? Thanks
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    Death by VLCD...

    The response to that article from a NHS Hopsital weightloss consultant I know was that he's had people die while waiting to start the VLCD his clinic uses. The heavier the person the more likely that they have serious undelying health problems. Much more likely that's what got her.... (poor...
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    Dreams

    I had alsorts of weird dreams the first few week of SS. BUT I don't dream at all now. Or at least nothing I remember once I wake? I could easily believe it's down to adjustments in your body chemical balance as it gets used to fat-burning. I'm on week 22 now I think :eek: :D
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    Anyone else dreading Christmas ?

    It will be the first xmas without binge-food in the house. OH was diagnosed diabetic this year so no chocs for him either. So I was thinking of getting 2 Atkins chocolate bars just as a xmas day treat? One each? Dunno if it's a good idea or not, but they are low carb and sugar free. The hope is...
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    What flavours???

    Really? are you sure? lol. Sorry, but I'm scared of wasting a meal.... tried 3 different soups and nearly threw-up each time... most of each went down the drain! So what do the crisps taste like? Is there an after-taste? Which soups do you use? Thanks
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    What flavours???

    hmmm.... interesting.... :) ... sat here munchin on chocmint cookies made with the flavoured sparklin water. main taste is the chocmint, the strawberry & kiwi flavour hasn't carried through. Good. It does make a nice change to 'munch' on something. This is my first try at CD 'cookin' and I'm...
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    What flavours???

    using what I've got in... would it taste ok with strawberry & kiwi sparkling water in the chocmint cookie? What d'you think? should I try it?? :confused:
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    790 - Allergies to milk, any idea?

    The only question I'd have is does soya milk have the calcium content that cow's milk does? Calcium is important for bone health so make sure you get enough. :)
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    Diet pop ??

    Perfectly Clear do a Red apple water that tastes yum and smells a bit like cider. It's got malic acid instead of the citric acid. The rules say citric acid will knock us out of ketosis, but malic acid doesn't... if you read small print malic acid is in the cambridge water flavouring, so it must...
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    Bonfire Night Challenge! Thats it folks all finished! well done all

    MONDAY Boobyjood ~ 2.5lbs dizzy-n-mizzy ~ 8lbs;3lbs;1lb;1lb;4lb IreneH ~ Lardass ~ Gen ~ Kelly1977 ~ 10lbs Jackie R = 0lbs:( 6 inches off legs, boobs and arms though!!!!!!; 4lbs Kati ~ 2lbs, 3lbs, 4lbs, 4lbs (13lbs total only 1lb to go to meet my target yay!) Abstruse~ wk 1- 12.6 lbs! :)...
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    Need to lose 19 stone, and starting Lipotrim tomorrow

    Hey Pam, only just spotted you on here....... sounds like you're doing good so far, well done! Look forward to seeing your first weightloss.:)
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    Bonfire Night Challenge! Thats it folks all finished! well done all

    MONDAY Boobyjood ~ 2.5lbs dizzy-n-mizzy ~ 8lbs;3lbs;1lb IreneH ~ Lardass ~ Gen ~ Kelly1977 ~ 10lbs Jackie R = 0lbs:( 6 inches off legs, boobs and arms though!!!!!!; 4lbs Kati ~ 2lbs, 3lbs (5lbs total) Abstruse~ wk 1- 12.6 lbs! :) TUESDAY kamiknix ~ 2lbs...Oh dear 5lbs on! TOTM though well thats...
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