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I am currently sat here in a knee brace having bust mine two weeks ago doing C25K - prognosis is at least a month before I can do anything other than basic walking and swimming and they bloody hurt if I push it. Rest it, take anti-inflamatory painkillers and get it checked out - chances are it is just muscular but you need…

I have learnt the hard way - it is a game of balance like everything else with this condition :grumble: - start out slow and steady and dont underestimate the power of the rest day/days - stick to simple exercise like walking or swimming rather than hitting the gym and trying to compete with the weightlifters. Also…

When you say breakfast hurts what are you having? if it is cereal have a look for an alternative - scrambled eggs and turkey bacon, a healthy homemade smoothie - there are a million options out there for you to explore and try. I used to struggle eating cereal for breakfast - left me bloated and sick feeling but now I…

You are a star and should feel very proud of how far you have come :flowerforyou: dont appologise for that pride - you inspire me everyday to keep going and I am honoured to be your MFP friend x

Hiya - feel free to add me as a friend as I am also in this for the long haul! I also thought that it would melt off once I stopped all the bad stuff but to be honest it took a couple of weeks for things to get moving and then it hasn't been fast - but slow and steady is the way I want to go so I am happy. I think at first…

No you are not alone although I really get it feels like it alot of the time Suggestion on the food front - when I have a flare up I switch to smoothies and juices and soups rather than trying to chew through solids and giving up cos I am too tired or in agony. It is much easier for your body to get the nutriants outs too…

Ok - most of the weight you have gained will be water weight and will go once you have finished your cycle - a lot of people dont weigh them selves during or just before it as it is just on of those things and when you are dieting you tend to notice the natural fluctuations more. What are you craving and can you fit it…

Yep I have the aspartame issue and it is scary how much it is in - not just lo cal stuff - if you drink non alcoholic drinks in resturants/bars they will be the aspartame version as are most value drinks in supermarkets - Sainsburys have become the first to ban it in their own brand drinks I have tried both Dairy and…

Save up old crockery - or buy it cheap from charity shops and when you feel the anger/stress grab some and have a smash and stomp on it - add in a bit of screaming if you have understanding neighbours!

Hello there! I have had CFS for 16 years - it felt like it destroyed my life - had to give up Uni and my dream career, lost my late teens/twenties when my friends were out partying and finding themselves I was in bed or being experimented on by 'specialists' who wanted to write the next amazing paper on cureing CFS at one…

My hinari genie - perfect for making smoothies/juices and as a quick blender when the amounts are too small to dig out the massive food processor - plus you make the smoothies in the same glass as you drink it so saves on the washing up

Yeay 7lb down way to go! Dont be scared of the scales and keep it up you are doing awsome xx

I just find it easier to stick to it if I know people are watching me and it is great to have someone supporting you and congratulating on your successes and commiserating when you have a bad day - I have tried to go it alone it doesn't work for me I also tend to pick friends who have a similar amount of weight as me to…

Add me too - would be great to get another uk friend and I am finding that I need the 'eyes' on me to motivate me along - always been a secret dieter and think that is why it has never worked. I really get your motivation on your profile as my story is similar and you are doing so well it would be great to link up…

Our diet hound is a 3 year old husky/retriever cross - looks like a husky but with floppy ears and the retriever insanity - especially around balls and water - called Indianna Bones - wouldn't be with out him even when he is covering me with kisses when I am trying to do sit ups

Make it into pancakes and keep them in the fridge - great for grabbing on the go or when you just want something a little sweet - http://thefinerslice.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/quinoa-pancakes.html

ok if you really hate veggies are you sure that going full raw is the way to go? It takes between a month and 3 to change mindset and tastebuds - rather I would suggest adding in elements into your diet and seeing how it goes rather than throwing your self into it and hating every second. How about adding in a green…

I use the recipe function and then log every item I am using and the amounts so I only have to do it once - the trouble with using generic entries is chances are they are not using exactly what you are If there is a quicker way then I would love to know what but I suspect there isn't

Have you tried raspberry leaf tea - I find it helps me when I take it in conjunction to the usual pain killers as opposed to just taking the pain killers alone. Also try gentley swinging your hips in a hula hoop circular kinda motion it helps to loosen up the cramped muscles as does laying with your feet against a wall (or…

get the wii fit plus as it has more activities than the original wii fit including the step class while you watch normal tv - it is great for getting you up and started especially if you aren't confident about exercising in public. Plus once you have the board you can get other fitness related titles to build on as you get…

Some yummy ideas there thanks guys - think I might be fighting people off my items and shouting let them eat stodge! :laugh: :devil:

here are two of my favourites at the moment Nectarine Smoothie 1 medium nectarine - pitted (peeled if you dont like bits) 1 glass of fresh orange 1/4 cup of milk (optional) Blitz up the nectarine and orange juice until smooth and then if using add in the milk and blitz again - this is really creamy even without the milk…

I have looked at your blog and I am guessing what you mean it that you want to know how to make posts land on the different pages the simple answer is not easily but you can tweek it so it appears to happen! - http://blogger-hints-and-tips.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/how-to-put-put-posts-into-your-pages-in.html this should help…

the easiest way it to go into layout - if the pages widget is not there then click on one of the add gadget links - scroll down and you should see the pages one - add it and follow the on screen prompts and put it where you want

Hiya I will own up to being a blogger thefinerslice.blogspot.com - infact am a bit of serial one - plus I am married to a very successful blogger who averages 5000+ hits a month We use Blogger.com - I just find it nicer to use than wordpress but it is a preference thing I do use both in my work and personal life - there…