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Healthy New You: Your Change For Life
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First of all, welcome to the thread. This is for anyone who would like to make positive and healthy steps towards changing their life. This could be losing weight, gaining weight, gaining muscle, improving your stamina- whatever you like.
Please remember that it is normal to experience weight changes during your teenage years. Don't mistake these weight changes for changes that will remain with you for your entire life. If you feel as though this is you, then simply ensure that you're eating healthily and doing a good amount of exercise (3 x 30 mins per week). If you are are school, then you should find that you get enough exercise during your PE lessons. We don't know how old you are when you join this thread, so we will just answer your questions as needed, however be aware that we will not promote unhealthy weight loss or fad diets.
Please feel free to post helpful links and resources, I will be more than happy to add them into this starting post if they're helpful. Also, when you post for the first time, please introduce yourself and include your aims, stats and a little bit about your situation!
Please be aware that we will only be supporting healthy and realistic aims, but we will be able to offer support to everyone.
Useful Links/Resources
BMI Calculator
Although BMI is not the be all and end all, it can give you a rough indication of how much weight you have to lose, or whether you're a healthy weight. Obviously if you're building muscle this will not be entirely accurate for you; but for most who are trying to lose weight this is helpful.
BMR Calculator
Your BMR is basically how many calories you'd burn on an average day if you did nothing. You should eat over your BMR if you're gaining weight, and under it if you're losing weight. Obviously you have to factor in how many calories you're burning during exercise, too.
MyFitnessPal
This allows you to keep a track of how much you're eating and how much exercise you're doing. The forums are helpful for specialist advice and there are lots of progress photos which I always find to be very helpful and motivating.
List of TSR users' MFP names (to add as friends if you wish):
SparkPeople
Similar to MFP, also includes exercise videos, workout/stretch routines and healthy lifestyle articles.
TickerFactory
If you want to keep everyone updated with your progress, a ticker is very helpful (like the one I have in my sig). It helps to show how far you've come, and how far you have left to go. You can update your ticker at any time simply by clicking on it in your sig.
LoserTown Maintenance Calculator
Exercise Websites
About- Exercise
Weights; Workout Ideas
Full Workouts Available on YouTube (Thanks to Sorani)
Bodyweight Exercises
List of LOTS of video workouts. (Thanks SoapyDish).
Support Groups
If you feel as though this thread is not enough, there are Slimming World/Weight Watchers meetings literally all over the country. Try out the websites to see where your nearest one is. They're not free, but a good option if you find that face to face meetings are more effective for you than online support groups.
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Diet/Recipe Websites
Recipe Videos
BBC GoodFood
Healthy Recipes & Recipe Calculator
Protein Meal Recipes
Style That Food
Protein Treats
Healthy meals and recipes
Helpful Threads
These threads are all from TSR and are more specialist if you need any additional information.
Barbelles Society: Ladies Who Lift
For The Girls- Toning, Diet and Exercise a very basic guide
Workout Music Thread
Miscellaneous
Nutrition articles
Transformation Photos (Inspiring)
..Obviously I will add more links and information as the time goes on, just thought we'd get the thread up and running so as many people could contribute as possible! I don't have much of a clue about anything other than losing weight, so if anyone wants to add weight gain websites, quote me.
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Hello Everyone!
[[In an attempt to prevent this thread from going off-topic or moving into a hate thread, please ignore any hateful posts and report them to the moderators. Please do not enter into any arguments on the thread, or provoke "rep wars" or the like. This thread is supposed to be happy and healthy for all.]]
First of all, welcome to the thread. This is for anyone who would like to make positive and healthy steps towards changing their life. This could be losing weight, gaining weight, gaining muscle, improving your stamina- whatever you like.
Please remember that it is normal to experience weight changes during your teenage years. Don't mistake these weight changes for changes that will remain with you for your entire life. If you feel as though this is you, then simply ensure that you're eating healthily and doing a good amount of exercise (3 x 30 mins per week). If you are are school, then you should find that you get enough exercise during your PE lessons. We don't know how old you are when you join this thread, so we will just answer your questions as needed, however be aware that we will not promote unhealthy weight loss or fad diets.
Please feel free to post helpful links and resources, I will be more than happy to add them into this starting post if they're helpful. Also, when you post for the first time, please introduce yourself and include your aims, stats and a little bit about your situation!
Please be aware that we will only be supporting healthy and realistic aims, but we will be able to offer support to everyone.
Useful Links/Resources
BMI Calculator
Although BMI is not the be all and end all, it can give you a rough indication of how much weight you have to lose, or whether you're a healthy weight. Obviously if you're building muscle this will not be entirely accurate for you; but for most who are trying to lose weight this is helpful.
BMR Calculator
Your BMR is basically how many calories you'd burn on an average day if you did nothing. You should eat over your BMR if you're gaining weight, and under it if you're losing weight. Obviously you have to factor in how many calories you're burning during exercise, too.
MyFitnessPal
This allows you to keep a track of how much you're eating and how much exercise you're doing. The forums are helpful for specialist advice and there are lots of progress photos which I always find to be very helpful and motivating.
List of TSR users' MFP names (to add as friends if you wish):
Spoiler
SparkPeople
Similar to MFP, also includes exercise videos, workout/stretch routines and healthy lifestyle articles.
TickerFactory
If you want to keep everyone updated with your progress, a ticker is very helpful (like the one I have in my sig). It helps to show how far you've come, and how far you have left to go. You can update your ticker at any time simply by clicking on it in your sig.
LoserTown Maintenance Calculator
Exercise Websites
About- Exercise
Weights; Workout Ideas
Full Workouts Available on YouTube (Thanks to Sorani)
Bodyweight Exercises
List of LOTS of video workouts. (Thanks SoapyDish).
Support Groups
If you feel as though this thread is not enough, there are Slimming World/Weight Watchers meetings literally all over the country. Try out the websites to see where your nearest one is. They're not free, but a good option if you find that face to face meetings are more effective for you than online support groups.
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
Diet/Recipe Websites
Recipe Videos
BBC GoodFood
Healthy Recipes & Recipe Calculator
Protein Meal Recipes
Style That Food
Protein Treats
Healthy meals and recipes
Helpful Threads
These threads are all from TSR and are more specialist if you need any additional information.
Barbelles Society: Ladies Who Lift
For The Girls- Toning, Diet and Exercise a very basic guide
Workout Music Thread
Miscellaneous
Nutrition articles
Transformation Photos (Inspiring)
..Obviously I will add more links and information as the time goes on, just thought we'd get the thread up and running so as many people could contribute as possible! I don't have much of a clue about anything other than losing weight, so if anyone wants to add weight gain websites, quote me.
(edited 11 years ago)
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I'm Aemiliana. I want to:
- build muscle
- lose fat/the weight I gained in my first year at uni
- run 5k in 30 minutes (let's just work on 5k in any time first!
)
- eat healthily - lots of whole grains and fruit and veg
My stats:
Height: 5'10.5"
Weight: 178lbs/12 stone 10lbs
Thought I'd quote you in here instead.
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weights on your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
- build muscle
- lose fat/the weight I gained in my first year at uni
- run 5k in 30 minutes (let's just work on 5k in any time first!
)- eat healthily - lots of whole grains and fruit and veg
My stats:
Height: 5'10.5"
Weight: 178lbs/12 stone 10lbs
Original post by LipstickKisses
Yes! Everything goes dark from the edges and everything goes distant. I've fainted from it a couple of times, but usually the room just rocks a bit. It doesn't just happen when lifting but that seems to bring it on. I have a huge phobia of needles so I didn't have a blood test, I did have BP and I think it was on the lower side of normal but still normal. 
Thought I'd quote you in here instead.
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weights on your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
(edited 12 years ago)
Original post by Aemiliana
Thought I'd quote you in here instead.
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weight son your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weight son your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
That's why I've stopped, scared the life out of me when I nearly passed out while actually lifting. I'm thinking of doing a yoga class or something more gentle until I can sort it out. Thanks anyway
Hello I'm BobaI'm 5'2 and weigh 9st 8lb giving me a BMI of about 24
I have two aims loose weight at get fitter.
for the weight loss my goal is somewhere between 8st and 8st 7lbs which would give me a BMI of about 21. I don't have any specific targets for the fitness goal, maybe I should get one.
I started loosing weight on the other thread and got to 9st 5lbs but during exams I gave up and ended up back at 9st 12lbs so I'm back at it but still behind.
oh and I would like to be as close to my target as possible by the end of September when I start uni.
(edited 12 years ago)
My Dad's bought some of those mini savoury eggs and some bite-sized cornish pasties. They're sitting in the fridge tempting me. But as I normally ask if I'm allowed X from the fridge when there's stuff they don't normally buy, I just haven't asked so I'd feel too rude to eat any! God knows, I could finish a packet of savoury eggs in one sitting, they're just so good 
Original post by Aemiliana
I'm Aemiliana. I want to:
- build muscle
- lose fat
- run 5k in 30 minutes (let's just work on 5k in any time first!)
- eat healthily - lots of whole grains and fruit and veg
My stats:
Height: 5'10.5"
Weight: 178lbs/12 stone 10lbs
Thought I'd quote you in here instead.
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weight son your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
- build muscle
- lose fat
- run 5k in 30 minutes (let's just work on 5k in any time first!
)- eat healthily - lots of whole grains and fruit and veg
My stats:
Height: 5'10.5"
Weight: 178lbs/12 stone 10lbs
Thought I'd quote you in here instead.
Hmm, well obviously you've been to your GP so I'd just keep an eye on it and go back if it doesn't go away. And please don't do weight son your own! I'm pretty sure heavy things above your head and passing out don't mix well!
Wow I have the same stats as you now. Really weird
So are you lot no longer posting in the weight loss challenge forum any more
I feel like I've done something useful now 
.
If anyone has any resources to add to the OP let me know!
As for my stats.. I'm Gemma, 20, weigh 14 stone 4lbs (down from 18 stone something) and need to lose another 50lbs to be my perfect weight. I'm 5'9''. I'll get there eventually!.
. If anyone has any resources to add to the OP let me know!
As for my stats.. I'm Gemma, 20, weigh 14 stone 4lbs (down from 18 stone something) and need to lose another 50lbs to be my perfect weight. I'm 5'9''. I'll get there eventually!
.
Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox
Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox
Hello Everyone!
First of all, welcome to the thread. This is for anyone who would like to make positive and healthy steps towards changing their life. This could be losing weight, gaining weight, gaining muscle, improving your stamina- whatever you like.
Please feel free to post helpful links and resources, I will be more than happy to add them into this starting post if they're helpful. Also, when you post for the first time, please introduce yourself and include your aims, stats and a little bit about your situation!
Please be aware that we will only be supporting healthy and realistic aims, but we will be able to offer support to everyone.
Useful Links/Resources
BMI Calculator
Although BMI is not the be all and end all, it can give you a rough indication of how much weight you have to lose, or whether you're a healthy weight. Obviously if you're building muscle this will not be entirely accurate for you; but for most who are trying to lose weight this is helpful.
BMR Calculator
Your BMR is basically how many calories you'd burn on an average day if you did nothing. You should eat over your BMR if you're gaining weight, and under it if you're losing weight. Obviously you have to factor in how many calories you're burning during exercise, too.
MyFitnessPal
This allows you to keep a track of how much you're eating and how much exercise you're doing. The forums are helpful for specialist advice and there are lots of progress photos which I always find to be very helpful and motivating.
TickerFactory
If you want to keep everyone updated with your progress, a ticker is very helpful (like the one I have in my sig). It helps to show how far you've come, and how far you have left to go. You can update your ticker at any time simply by clicking on it in your sig.
Support Groups
If you feel as though this thread is not enough, there are Slimming World/Weight Watchers meetings literally all over the country. Try out the websites to see where your nearest one is. They're not free, but a good option if you find that face to face meetings are more effective for you than online support groups.
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
..Obviously I will add more links and information as the time goes on, just thought we'd get the thread up and running so as many people could contribute as possible! I don't have much of a clue about anything other than losing weight, so if anyone wants to add weight gain websites, quote me.
First of all, welcome to the thread. This is for anyone who would like to make positive and healthy steps towards changing their life. This could be losing weight, gaining weight, gaining muscle, improving your stamina- whatever you like.
Please feel free to post helpful links and resources, I will be more than happy to add them into this starting post if they're helpful. Also, when you post for the first time, please introduce yourself and include your aims, stats and a little bit about your situation!
Please be aware that we will only be supporting healthy and realistic aims, but we will be able to offer support to everyone.
Useful Links/Resources
BMI Calculator
Although BMI is not the be all and end all, it can give you a rough indication of how much weight you have to lose, or whether you're a healthy weight. Obviously if you're building muscle this will not be entirely accurate for you; but for most who are trying to lose weight this is helpful.
BMR Calculator
Your BMR is basically how many calories you'd burn on an average day if you did nothing. You should eat over your BMR if you're gaining weight, and under it if you're losing weight. Obviously you have to factor in how many calories you're burning during exercise, too.
MyFitnessPal
This allows you to keep a track of how much you're eating and how much exercise you're doing. The forums are helpful for specialist advice and there are lots of progress photos which I always find to be very helpful and motivating.
TickerFactory
If you want to keep everyone updated with your progress, a ticker is very helpful (like the one I have in my sig). It helps to show how far you've come, and how far you have left to go. You can update your ticker at any time simply by clicking on it in your sig.
Support Groups
If you feel as though this thread is not enough, there are Slimming World/Weight Watchers meetings literally all over the country. Try out the websites to see where your nearest one is. They're not free, but a good option if you find that face to face meetings are more effective for you than online support groups.
Slimming World
Weight Watchers
..Obviously I will add more links and information as the time goes on, just thought we'd get the thread up and running so as many people could contribute as possible! I don't have much of a clue about anything other than losing weight, so if anyone wants to add weight gain websites, quote me.
What about Spark People? It's like My Fitness Pal, but with loads of healthy lifestyle articles, exercise videos, workout routines, stretch routines and so on
Original post by xoxAngel_Kxox
I feel like I've done something useful now .
If anyone has any resources to add to the OP let me know!
As for my stats.. I'm Gemma, 20, weigh 14 stone 4lbs (down from 18 stone something) and need to lose another 50lbs to be my perfect weight. I'm 5'9''. I'll get there eventually!.
. If anyone has any resources to add to the OP let me know!
As for my stats.. I'm Gemma, 20, weigh 14 stone 4lbs (down from 18 stone something) and need to lose another 50lbs to be my perfect weight. I'm 5'9''. I'll get there eventually!
.I didn't know you were that tall and you have a similar starting weight as mine and is looking to lose a similar amount as you do.
2 people on this forum with similar stats. Weird
Original post by Chrisateen
Wow I have the same stats as you now. Really weird
So are you lot no longer posting in the weight loss challenge forum any more
So are you lot no longer posting in the weight loss challenge forum any more
I think you said a while back, but I forgot who it was
Yeah, it's getting really 'I'm going to eat nothing, do cardio like crazy and then in a few months, after losing 24857 stones, I'll stop and eat crap and do nothing again', whereas a lot of us are trying to change our lifestyles and just be healthy.
I'm Jess. I want to: Lose fat, build muscle, get back to my old measurements (35-25-35) down from (36-27-35) and get in shape for hockey season, as well as run a 5k in 20 minutes.
I'm 5'2", 129lbs and am first aiming to get down to 122lbs, see how I look and if need be, lose 3 more lbs. I want a body fat % of around 23%, down from 25.7%.
I'm also just learning to cook properly so am trying to enjoy my diet by experimenting with different bits and pieces.
I'm 5'2", 129lbs and am first aiming to get down to 122lbs, see how I look and if need be, lose 3 more lbs. I want a body fat % of around 23%, down from 25.7%.
I'm also just learning to cook properly so am trying to enjoy my diet by experimenting with different bits and pieces.
Original post by Chrisateen
Original post by Chrisateen
I didn't know you were that tall and you have a similar starting weight as mine and is looking to lose a similar amount as you do.
2 people on this forum with similar stats. Weird
2 people on this forum with similar stats. Weird
I'm at the beginning though - both of you have proved to yourselves that you can do it and stick to it and are motivated and I feel like for the past few weeks I've just been floundering. I'm also worried about going back to uni - the dreaded biscuits will be there for the taking
---
I've been banned from the kitchen while my Dad deep cleans it. I'm really hungry and want lunch.
Maybe I'm not so worried about going back to uni, actually. Original post by Aemiliana
What about Spark People? It's like My Fitness Pal, but with loads of healthy lifestyle articles, exercise videos, workout routines, stretch routines and so on
Thanks I'll add it in!
Original post by Chrisateen
I didn't know you were that tall and you have a similar starting weight as mine and is looking to lose a similar amount as you do.
2 people on this forum with similar stats. Weird
2 people on this forum with similar stats. Weird
Well I'm more like 5'8.5'' really, but 5 9 makes me sound slimmer ;-).
Since everyone's writing their aims
I'd like to get healthy and good at running, I'm planning on losing about 8/9 pounds to give me a BMI of 22, and I'd like to be a solid 10/12 size instead of 14ish.
Although going to Rome tomorrow with my boyfriend so will likely come back a bit tubbier than I left...
I'd like to get healthy and good at running, I'm planning on losing about 8/9 pounds to give me a BMI of 22, and I'd like to be a solid 10/12 size instead of 14ish.
Although going to Rome tomorrow with my boyfriend so will likely come back a bit tubbier than I left...
Original post by conway!
Original post by conway!
Since everyone's writing their aims
I'd like to get healthy and good at running, I'm planning on losing about 8/9 pounds to give me a BMI of 22, and I'd like to be a solid 10/12 size instead of 14ish.
Although going to Rome tomorrow with my boyfriend so will likely come back a bit tubbier than I left...
I'd like to get healthy and good at running, I'm planning on losing about 8/9 pounds to give me a BMI of 22, and I'd like to be a solid 10/12 size instead of 14ish.
Although going to Rome tomorrow with my boyfriend so will likely come back a bit tubbier than I left...
I am jealous on an unbelievable scale! Have fun!
Original post by Aemiliana
I am jealous on an unbelievable scale! Have fun!
Thank you, I'm actually all right with gaining a few pounds if I manage to do it in Italy
I'll bring back some healthy Italian recipes, if they exist...Anybody else here really like running? I used to be a great sprinter, reasonable distance runner, and now I can't run half a mile without collapsing on the floor. So my main aim is to be able to run properly again I think
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