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Just a quick update, I was able to donate blood, 12.9 was my iron level, so I just made the cut off at 12.5. I did use supplements (again) The Floradix pills/liquid... I really feel paying attention to this impacts my whole life, how much energy I have, how I sleep, how good my workouts are. Been watching few videos by dr.…

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Go to the health food store and get the bottle of liquid iron. Hubner or floradix or something, its vegetarian, and it will not mess with your digestion.... best thing I ever tried. Obv food is better but in a pinch. And no.... I dont think it will wear off... I couldn't take those pills :neutral:

I think I found a winner.... I do not think I could eat liver... black pudding has.... 11.8mg per 100g. Thats the same as dark chocolate. Although its actually lower calorie than dark chocolate. So if I have 100g black pudding (12mg), 50g dark chocolate (6mg), Pumpkin seeds 30g (1mg) Im there. So when I go to donate I…

I feel for you. InTOTAL agreement about the pills, my insides where in pain. Clams would (historically) have been a huge part of the diet here (in Ireland), so I will try to find some and see if I can make em tasty. Mussels are a big thing here too, but again, not something I would eat with any regularity. I dont eat…

The Iron Fish is a great Idea!! <3 <3 <3 Think im sold on getting some cast iron pans/skillets. I honestly dont know what they test at the dr... I know when I give blood Ive been turned down sometimes because its too low and I think they test ferritin. Another reason I want to make sure Im getting enough. :)

You are prob right about the database, anything I know is a good source I check. I wish it showed mg instead of % of what you are meant to eat, as womens requirements are higher than mens. Cast iron has culinary benefits? I never thought about that!

Hi Hello!! I am on board!! :)

Thanks guys, Ima add you all :)

Same boat. I eat turkey slices, almonds, avocado when "ravenous" If you are hungry eat (protein/fat or fruit and veg). The more muscle you build the more calories you burn, give your body what it needs to do that :) good luck

PBFit peanut butter powder, not sure how long this has been around but I think its great :) Yummy. Naturalish.... thats a stretch I know. But its high protein, and I add it to oatmeal with chai seeds and banana. :blush:

Workout schedule: Sunday: self care Sundays :) Monday: Leg/glutes Tuesday:back biceps +30minute cross trainer Wednesday:Abs/shoulders + 30mis cross trainer Thursday: Legs/glutes (or not depending how sore/tired I am) Friday: Chest/triceps +30min crosstrainer Saturday: Parkrun 5km I am really just starting, and putting…

Check out Dr. Phil Maffetone on heart rate and endurance training. I think he uses 180 minus age, or you can use the karvonen formula online. I have been working with this in hopes of lowering my resting heart rate ( strengthening the heart muscle). I would like to hear from people who have worked with heart rate training…

Hi guys! I think this way of eating is the way to go, but in order to make changes I did need to be aware of what I was actually consuming. I think theres a difference between eating whatever comes into your head and giving your body what it needs.... eg. cereals are a waste of my time. they are high in calories (30g is…

I like this thread! Ive been loosing 1lb a week since April, honestly mainly through diet. Just starting regular gym workouts. Today was self care Sunday, I did nothing, watched movie on Netflix, had a very long bath (fun fact epsom salt bath knocks 2lbs off the scale lol its very temporary but just for a moment you can…

Ok. Simply put, this body of mine is my home, its all Ive got, forever. Its my biggest investment of time, energy, love, care... and I feel like its never had a chance to be really taken care of. Ive put other people first, ive put jobs first, and now at 30... I come first. Yes its about weight and health, but more than…

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Find alternatives :) For me I really really have a sugar habit.... but once I got over the initial few weeks of cutting it out my tastes changed. Now fruit tastes so much sweeter, and it normally does the trick. Add fruits or veggies to your water adds flavour, no sugar or calories (I make up a jug in the fridge, lemon…

You have the heart of a lion, this is such and incredible achievement! Thank you for sharing!!! Really inspirational xxx

Great post. I totally agree. I ate the biscuit with the tea this morning, it was necessary and it is totally due to this time of the month!!! lol

https://philmaffetone.com/# Hey! This guy explained all this to me, basically its a healthy diet, but he explains that our bodies are designed to burn fat, but the level of processed/complex carbs we eat encourages us to use blood sugar for energy, and we get hungry when we dont have it. Ive cut sugar and complex carbs and…

Me too, add away, if I can help I will. Really big fan of dr Phil maffeton.... he has a site and he's on you tube, diet and exercise. He knows his stuff. :) Best with your journeys, :)

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