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Bleugh, what's wrong with everyone tonight. All a bit grumpy I feel. You could start with reading the 'stickies' for this group http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8017-in-place-of-a-road-map. The information should help you to get the basics of how to calculate a suitable intake (& explain what BMR & TDEE actually…

Coconut oil and virgin olive oil can be heated without the fats turning into something that isn't so good, apparently. Both are great for inflammatory skin conditions, and hair, and nails, both great for eating...honestly! Try roasting veggies in coconut oil rather than spreading on toast... Use it as the base oil for…

Are you actually trying to lose weight? I only ask cos at one time I thought I wanted to weigh xxxlbs and as time has gone on I have realised that what I actually want is to be healthy, have good skin, not to have my stomach hanging over the top of my trousers & back fat, be fit enough to walk a few miles without getting…

I quite enjoyed reading that... I'm terminally lazy I've discovered, so I'd be in that puddle with you I think! But, I do quite enjoy my weight lifting and as a bit of gym hater, that's a miracle. Why? Cos I only do a few exercises and I'm in and out of the gym in less than an hour (I'm trying out the NROLFW programme). I…

Oh my, just checked out those SelectTechs, they're a bit gorgeous. Think I've found something to save up the £££s for :love:

A lot of exercises have adaptations for different/non-gym equipment, many of them have dumbbell alternatives. My gym doesn't have a squat rack, so I do goblet squats with a dumbbell instead (I did a bit of research, tried a few squat variations out - to the amusement of my fellow gym-goers - and find the goblets nice and…

Yes, I'm fairly sure you can lift without drinking a protein shake afterwards! The authors suggest that you have a certain protein intake in your diet generally - as you have already read, but on a lifting/workout day you have extra cals (including protein) and that a protein shake is an easy way to cover this. Protein is…

Great results from others inspired me to give Jillian a go. This is my 30DS result from the back - where I think the results really showed for me. I had to modify quite a few moves as I only have a confined space to workout in - but still lost just over 4 inches off my body. No weight lost, but happy to be slimmer and have…

I've just finished 30DS (with rest days every so often), and lost my back fat - take pictures before you start!! I had to modify quite a few moves because I only have a confined space to workout in - I don't think it affected the good results. It can be tough on your knees, so take care with some of the moves, watch/listen…

Oh my, that just goes to show what sugar can do. I ate some rather nice lemon cake last night and instantly got a headache and felt crabby...(sometimes that's normal for me though!). I have pretty much cut out processed sugar things these days - just not worth the side-effects, I started by substituting with fresh or dried…

What a good idea! Saves those momentary panics... Hormones aside, which is a valid point. Perhaps keep an eye on sodium levels? or the types of food you are eating - e.g. how much processed food? Water intake at recommended 8 or so glasses a day? The body has an amazing capacity to hold on to fluid when it wants to and…

Any particular reason? Only because if you are doing it for health then you might want to stick to lean meats in smaller portions (& only a few times per week) and still include oily fish a couple of times a week. You could have a 'meat reduced' diet, upping your fruits/veggies/pulses/grains/nuts & seeds in your diet. If…

[/quote] I do, I will keep at it, perhaps I am losing inches rather than weight at the moment [/quote] Yes! Measure yourself. Take photos from all angles. I eat plenty, haven't lost lbs for a while, but have lost around 10 inches overall...happy with that, as getting fit, slim and not hungry! I'm not too worried about what…

Wow! I'm actually impressed that you logged it all - that's a great start. So, you need to do something positive rather than dwell on a day that is, these days, focused on commercialism. I have to put the blinkers on this time of year around the shops, it's amazing what you don't have to see when you refuse to look at it.…

In that case, it sounds like you've got it sorted. I use a couple of different protein powders and use them in various things - homemade flapjacks, smoothies, soups etc. As long as you haven't got a condition that requires you to restrict it, and you can tolerate it, I'm sure you'll be fine. Excellent that you're eating…

Oh, was it another debate? I wasn't attacking, just giving my reasons, sorry you feel that way. Must have missed your responses on page x. And yes, you might think I am sad, but that is your opinion, which you are entitled to. My diary is open to mfp 'friends' who are welcome to comment on it. I hope that satisfies.

Surely you have your answer now? Where have you gone? Post and run? It's not the first time that this topic has been posted and for some obscure reason it's probably not going to be the last time I decide to read through the entire thread. In fact, got so engrossed I can't remember why my diary isn't open for every weird,…

Again, no expert, but as others have said you need to eat more to fuel the workouts and build muscle. As to your question 'will I be fit at 200lbs?', who knows? You may build more muscle, you may not - it takes a loooonnnng time. What sort of fitness were you wanting? Running a marathon? Bench pressing a few hundred lbs?…

Forgive me, I'm trying to understand. So you are planning to be 'dieting' for the rest of your life on your new diet that's different from 'normal'? Is that not where it all starts to unravel?

I'm on day 3 of level 2. Lost just over 4" in total during level 1, so I'm sticking with it to see what else gets smaller :wink:

I just read something that said if you soak some in water you can use them to substitute 50% of the fat in a recipe... Have no clue about the eggs!

This... ^^

Hi Daisy and everyone else I'm originally from Yorkshire and live in the South East at the moment. I've been on here for a few months now, but only just realising the benefits of having friends - they're great for motivating me, I tell them what i'm going to do and then have difficulty making my usual excuses. They even…

Have you tried doing the cardio after the weights instead? Warm up, hit weights, take a short break (with a snack to refuel) and then hit the cardio. My workouts were completely wasted if I did a spinning class before weight training... Realised that I've posted late to this, so hope you have got it resolved and had some…

Yep, Holland & Barrett and other independent stores in most reasonable sized towns. Online ordering is ok too, I use Lamberts http://www.lambertshealthcare.co.uk/.

Am I too late to join? Would love to make a fresh start (just been overeating above my TDEE over the hols!) and contribute as well as receive some support too :smile:

I use Lamberts Pea Protein which is comparable in protein content to whey powders, but can tend to make really thick shakes, so more liquid needed...

I'm in the NROLFW group but haven't started... So, I'm in with you - will order the book and sort out a routine by the 7th :smile:

Just trawling, think this needs to be bumped... :smile: Have a great week!

Don't know how this smoothie is made (interested to find out!), but I do know that you could juice up apple or pineapple with it. Someone I know told their kids they were drinking apple juice for years - it was mainly broccoli and spinach... Are there any veggies you can cope with eating? My partner's child doesn't do veg…