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I've just started using protein shakes, asked for advice on here as well as did a bit of online research. I went for Myprotein Impact Whey protein powders and am so far very happy with them. They're reasonably priced, easily available in the UK through online ordering and there is a large variety of flavours available. The…
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Hello! Funny, I posted a very similar topic just a few days ago (also from the UK) - you might want to have a look at the helpful responses I got! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/720826-should-i-be-drinking-protein-shakes
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Thanks, that's helpful! I ordered a couple of flavours from MyProtein (choc & strawberry) last night, they have a 10% off voucher valid until tomorrow, so that pretty much cancelled out the postage costs. Can't wait to try them! :drinker:
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Up till now I've been drinking milk for protein when I can't face any more chicken, but oh the calories! (for a relatively low protein hit...) - not ideal for a low-cal diet, and milk/yogurt just doesn't seem to keep me full for long. Tuna shakes...I think you've got to be pretty hardcore (and averse to protein powders) do…
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Thank you to both of you, this really helps! :flowerforyou: I have just tried a Wheyhey ice cream from Holland & Barrett (wanted to see what whey-based stuff tastes like before shelling out more money) - it was yummy, so I've made up my mind to invest in some protein powder indeed. I will be checking out the brands you…
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I'm a 5'2" woman...and I am apparently closest to Valentin Hristov, a male weightlifter from Azerbaijan! I don't know whether to laugh or cry! :laugh: :sad:
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My sympathies to all you ladies! If you feel bad, just think how embarrassed the other person must feel...hopefully it'll teach them never to ask such an insensitive question again! Obviously if you WERE pregnant and wanted them to know, you would just tell them rather than inviting them to figure it out for themselves -…
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Well done! I bet you'll be even more hooked now - it's addictive! :smile: I used to hate running (mainly cos I kept getting painful calves from the impact of running on hard ground), but since discovering treadmills at the gym, conquering my fear of falling off them :laugh: and experiencing that runner's high for the first…
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Let me join the club - I'm in the 'healthy' range of BMI (23.7) but every extra pound shows on my 5'2" frame, so I'd really like to get down to about 52kg (115 pounds). Need to lose about 5-6 kgs (11-13 pounds) and it's definitely NOT dropping off me... My BMR is only about 1350 kcal per day, and I find it hard to stick to…
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It might be a good idea to double-check those calorie values - double the calories in brown rice compared to white rice sounds highly unlikely! Do the kcal values refer to dry weight or cooked weight? (rice does absorb a lot of water when cooked). I always weigh rice before cooking, and both brown and white rice should be…
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Mine's a character from a Sheri Tepper book - I just liked the sound of the name - but the character also happens to be a chef (I love cooking!) :smile:
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I second pretty much all of the above :smile: 15 Storeys High is a classic - I just love Sean Lock, he does the funniest "grumpy guy" character ever, but in a way that you still suspect he's a really nice bloke underneath. And his appearances on QI are simply hilarious! (which is the best quiz show on TV bar none, and…
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bump! Priceless :laugh:
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The voice of reason, as usual - thank you! :flowerforyou: I wonder how many people forget that the amount of calories burnt depends on weight (at 130lbs I'm also never going to burn 1000 kcal an hour!) and that machines, HRMs etc. are not necessarily accurate, especially if they're showing a suspiciously massive calorie…
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Looking fantastic! You give me inspiration :flowerforyou: my body shape is similar to yours and I haven't got that much to lose either (already in the normal BMI range, although I'm quite short so every extra pound shows) I started about three weeks ago and so far the results haven't been as quick to come as I would have…
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If it happens only rarely, I wonder if it could be an attack of laryngospasm brought on by acid reflux - the vocal cords get irritated by the rising acid and go into a spasm, blocking the airways and causing a harsh whistling sound when trying to breathe (stridor). After 30-60 seconds, the vocal chords relax again and…
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MFP just lost my post so apologies if this appears twice... If they did sell it in Britain, I'd definitely seek them out! They sound too good to be true... Anyone across the pond who has tried it - please post to tell us what it tastes like! Pumpkin & Chocolate/Peanut butter both sound delicious! :tongue:
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Hi, I'm 5'2" and currently weigh 123 lbs - healthy but still some wobbly bits...I'm aiming for 110 lbs as this is the weight I used to be happiest at when I was younger (UK size 8 = US size 4). Back then, I got there purely by dieting whereas this time I'm eating properly and doing a lot of exercise, so I guess my final…
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That should be 'their comment' in the last line :wink:
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Very entertaining thread! :smile: It's so true that negative comments, especially if they come from people you care about, seem to stick in your mind forever...A few years ago, I lost about 13-14 lb in a short space of time and reached what I now consider my 'perfect' weight or thereabouts. I was excited about visiting a…
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Erm...I think she did say 20-35g, not mg, so she's correct :smile: I agree that the MFP limit is too low - I just go over it all the time, but maybe I should actually change my target!
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I agree with hroush - it's your resting heart rate that is best to watch for improvements! The average is around 73-76 BPM, apparently. I've just got myself a HRM and have done some research online, which quickly burst my bubble thinking I needed to keep my heart rate down during exercise to be in the 'fat burning…
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Some really interesting pieces of advice here! Think I'll still stick to my bike because of the joint thing, but I've certainly learnt more about treadmills and walking in general!! In terms of burn, of course everything depends on how long, how fast you do it, how heavy you are etc...For me, the first 5 mins on the bike…
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I can only comment on the stationary bike since that's what I have at home, but I absolutely love it! I have slightly dodgy knee joints, so I love the fact that cycling does not put as much strain on them as running would. I find that at a vigorous pace (about 26 km/h or 16 mph) I can burn over 700kcal in 60mins, helped by…
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From my trusty Ninja Tune collection... Amon Tobin - Sordid, Sultan Drops, Verbal, Chronic Tronic Mr Scruff - Get A Move On (fitting title!) Ryuichi Sakamoto - Anger (Rare Force Mix)
