ShaunMc1968

I have 4 dogs: Willy - cross Lab/Springer - the dog of my life now getting old. Jed - a black Cocker - absolutely nuts but great fun and full of mischief - cannot be tired out. Paddy - a lovely natured Border Terrier. Teasle - a tiny little deaf rescue terrier. They are my constant companions on many a muddy marsh walk.…

I use it as a daily "Bank Balance" if I deposit calories in by exercising that allows me to withdraw calories out if I need them. I don't carry calories over to the next day but start with a clean sheet every day. I find this keeps me on track. You have to eat some calories back otherwise you go down to silly un-healthy…

I do - wouldn't be with out one.

Fantastic! You are really doing well.

250K - but pleaasee don't tell them!!

Jordans super berry granola - for the last time!! Carbs are un-real.

Yep, that's been my problem. I tended to guess and I was ok with veggies but really out with meat etc. I had a great treat of some cheese last night because it was weighed and measured with no guessing.

Thank - you. I thought I was going a bit food "nuts" but grateful for the feed back.

If there is a claim on a label that something is organic then it has to be backed up by Certification!! You cannot label something as Organic that has not been Certified to legal Standards!! It is prosecutable by law. If anyone has any queries on how Certification is done or how land and then products produced off that…

Agreed, A little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing!

What does it matter who owns the organic company??? They still have to have an independent audit to achieve and comply with the Standards and gain Certification. They do not Self Certify (that's where I come in) Your use of the terminology (complete Idiot) implies that as Organic Auditors we do not do our job. I do my job…

sighh....

Originally posted by me on 22/07/12 This is my job - I inspect organic and conventional farms for a living. There are certain things which people should definately buy as organic: 1: Eggs - conventional and free range egg farmers use chemicals in the feeds called Synthatic Amino Acids - some of these are banned in the…

GM...It's the biggest no-no in organics - instant de-certification

No, we don't let it die - we give it the antibiotics it needs and de-certify the product so it goes into the conventional market.

//www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/677465-do-you-buy-organic See my pots on organic...I think it's the second post.

The French eat it by the bucket load - they are a very healthy nation!! Personally, it's the devil in a jar, too much sugar etc. "Get thee behind me Nutella" !

The Longest Day

2 hrs steady gardening gives me 758 calories on a Garmin. I think it's achievable. S.

I have been through some horrible times in my life, the only thing I have learnt is .....Nothing ever last for ever. Pain, grief, suffering, hunger, anything. Cry and move on.

Turn in around - what can you walk in a day? i.e how much time can you honestly do it for? That's your answer. I have job which is very un-predictable in location so some days loads of driving other days not so much. I booked time in my diary today to do a real fat-buster walk and ramped up about 600 calories. Do what you…

Hi, I am 210 pounds. I have a Garmin HRM (GPS) and it is set to my current weight profile. On one of my walks I walked for 77 mins over rough terrain some hills at an average speed of 2.9mph. I burned 448 calories and covered 3.79 miles. Hope this helps, S.

Are we not being a bit hasty with this whole weight loss thing!!

Fantastic job, Well done Man, ;-)

Every evening meal from scratch - feel free to add me anyone who cooks,

If they are not supportive back - I deleted one who thought this was My Fitness Fan - she never gave any feedback to anyone and basked in the admiration of guys who thought she was super hot and sucked up to her. Gone!

British Special Forces use this kind of technique: Fartlek - (Sounds horrendous but works a treat) This is also an example of what a fartlek session might look like, but fartlek sessions should be designed for an athlete's own event or sport, as well as catering to their individual needs. Sessions should be at an intensity…

Recent research shows that there is an absolute nonsense surrounding expensive trainers - get a pair that's comfy and the rest is up to you, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01l1yxk estract from Canadian expert ....... Professor Benno Nigg of the University of Calgary in Canada, has been studying the biomechanics of…

Me too - great bit of kit

Just back form Normandy, France. Great food and wine, lots of walking, swimming and sightseeing. 1lb on - now it's off again.