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Post by LoveMusic on Jan 3, 2008 19:03:02 GMT
I failed. Completely.
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Post by Cherubic on Jan 3, 2008 19:16:39 GMT
I just ate a packet of chocolate buttons. I am claiming this is 'a bit of what I like will do me good'.
In better news I am eating again like without feeling like death.
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Post by Adrian on Jan 3, 2008 21:12:31 GMT
M&S Introduction to Pilates set that was left for me by Santa Ooh, what's in that? Slabbing, it's a complete misnomer that Pilates and Yoga aren't strenuous. The exercises are done slowly, but are quite vigorous. Imagine holding all your weight on one arm for 3-4 minutes. You definitely feel it (the burn). I've done pilates and loved it. I did it in Clapham so it was me, one other man and a buggyload of yummy mummies. And Adam, the pilates trainer.
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Post by schmindie on Jan 3, 2008 21:27:20 GMT
I want to do yoga too! I was thinking about getting a DVD, can anyone recommend a good one? If yoga fails me, I'm totally getting the ex-fat bird from Casualty's one. I wonder if she's had her excess skin cut off? (Clearly I've watched too many "MAN WHO LOST HALF TON HAS EXTRA SKIN SCALPED OFF!" type programmes on Discovery Home and Health...)
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Post by carlygig on Jan 3, 2008 21:51:08 GMT
The M&S set has a DVD, book and a rather handy elastic belt for helping to hold your trans-abs in (but will probably also work with a tunic in a Gok Wan-approved style); definitely keep an eye out for it in the sales!
Pilates is hardcore! It was developed as a way to quickly rehabilitate injured soldiers and help get their strength back. Now it is most useful in the War Against Muffin Tops.
I also like what someone said about biscuits and other heavenly sugary goods being like nicotene; that is my mantra as they stare wantonly back at me from the kitchen shelf.
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Post by schmindie on Jan 3, 2008 21:58:04 GMT
I've realised something - binging on the bad stuff is never ever good. I've been off bread for eight weeks, and last night I fell off the wagon in dramatic fashion by having a pile of hot buttery toast. I've spent most of today doubled up with a very, very bad stomach, and it's put me off toast (no matter how hot and buttery) for life a very long time. I'm going to guess that the same will happen whenever I eat anything I've not been allowed, and that's reason enough to stay off them.
Note to self - during times of illness, laziness or depression, this statement can and will be revoked whilst I fill up on coffee, crumpets and haribo.
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Post by Joel on Jan 3, 2008 22:56:21 GMT
I made a lovely risotto for dinner and didn't eat any crisps or chocolate.
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Post by LoveMusic on Jan 3, 2008 22:57:39 GMT
Snaps for Joel! *snaps*
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Post by Steven on Jan 3, 2008 23:00:56 GMT
I went to the gym today too!
Unfortunately, I still haven't quite solved the problem where my gym is above a Tesco Metro, and on my way back down I invariably reward myself for all of my hard gymming by buying myself a Peanut Kitkat Chunky, which sort of defeats the point of gymming in the first place. Sorry. But I made a point of eating lots of fresh fruit today, to sort of karmically balance myself out.
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Post by Sparkle on Jan 3, 2008 23:03:28 GMT
Well done Joel! Well done Steve!
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Post by Rad on Jan 3, 2008 23:37:25 GMT
I snacked on low-fact guacamole and celery today and a biscuit at the blood donor's WHICH IS MANDATORY and a few Christmas chocs, after all, they do need eating. And I took grapes to my friend's tonight instead of sweets or pretzels.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2008 6:23:46 GMT
I think that I did well yesterday, I had my bran flakes thing with fruit, then orange juice, crumpets (which, obviously bad, but it was cold) and a mini melton mowbary pie (agaian obviously bad, but it was tiny) and then for tea I had home made vegetable soup. As for exercise I did 40 minutes on the exercise bike and 40 minutes free weights. I feel like shit.
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Post by carlygig on Jan 4, 2008 8:41:34 GMT
I did twenty minutes of yoga this morning! My right shoulder joint is now making a noise not unlike a pestle and mortar grinding up peppercorns.
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Post by thelovelykate on Jan 4, 2008 10:49:09 GMT
LC Fat-Fighters is a great idea! Can I join please? I don't actually think I'm fat but I am aware that I did look better when I was half a stone lighter than I am now. Plus I will be going to two weddings towards the end of 2008 so I would really like to try and be thin and glamorous by then.
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Post by boxedjoy on Jan 4, 2008 12:31:06 GMT
I had a yoghurt for breakfast today and yesterday, and have managed to avoid the jar of boiled sweets from my gran which is larger than my head, instead choosing to snack on one of my mother's strange fruit bars. I've done my 25 sit-ups every day which I said I would do this year, although I can't do them all in one go because that's still a bit strenuous.
I wish exercise had instant effects, like a haircut.
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Post by Mike on Jan 4, 2008 13:31:36 GMT
I went to the gym yesterday and will be back tomorrow. I managed to completely ignore the chocolate machine that has been thoughtfully placed in the foyer. Plus I walked there, even though it's half an hour from my house. (I got a taxi home, but you can forgive me that, yes?)
I've also been cutting down on chocolate and avoided fizzy drinks altogether.
Some advice from fellow fat-fighters - how often should you weigh yourself? I don't want to do it every week, because that way madness lies. Once a fortnight/month?
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Post by Steven on Jan 4, 2008 14:38:27 GMT
LC Fat-Fighters is a great idea! Can I join please? I don't actually think I'm fat but I am aware that I did look better when I was half a stone lighter than I am now. Plus I will be going to two weddings towards the end of 2008 so I would really like to try and be thin and glamorous by then. I like to think that Lowculture Fat-Fighters is all-inclusive. I'm probably not fat, but I definitely started developing a bit of a gut towards the end of last year, so my fat-fighting is more preventative.
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Post by mackenzie on Jan 4, 2008 15:19:41 GMT
For breakfast I had a bowl of Cranberry Wheats with soya milk, then for lunch I had a jacket potato with chilli and sour cream, and a side salad. I dont yet know whats for dinner.
I like this thread. It's like keeping a food diary, except that I know you lots will be reading and judging me on what I have or haven't eaten, so I'm much more likely to make sure I only eat good things.
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Post by Robbing the Dead on Jan 4, 2008 15:26:20 GMT
It's half-past three and I haven't eaten anything today yet! I can't be bothered, I will never gain weight at this rate.
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Post by LoveMusic on Jan 4, 2008 15:28:40 GMT
You guys are all so good.
I am so tired, i have aching knees thanks to walking for hours and i have coursework due.
I think i'm about to fall off the metaphorical wagon.
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Post by mackenzie on Jan 4, 2008 15:28:52 GMT
It's half-past three and I haven't eaten anything today yet! I can't be bothered, I will never gain weight at this rate. Well no wonder you are a skinny runt.
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Post by Robbing the Dead on Jan 4, 2008 15:36:01 GMT
I have just got up though.. And I did eat quite a lot at about 3am. I am going to make something with eggs now!
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Post by Joel on Jan 4, 2008 19:55:58 GMT
I went ice-skating! Does that count as exercise?
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Post by amanda50 on Jan 4, 2008 22:23:04 GMT
I really like this thread.It's not preachy or judgemental, and makes me smile. My name is Amanda and I am way too fat. 3st. overweight...how did it come to this? 1)At least 5 bottles of wine a week. 2)A love of bread, butter and cheese. 3)Loathing any kind of excercising in public, except walking, and the weather in Scotland just now is too awful to contemplate walking any further than the corner shop.Help!
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Post by Cherubic on Jan 4, 2008 23:53:55 GMT
Well you could stop drinking so much wine? I mean that in a non-preachy or judgemental way.
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