sprytez31

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  • Hey, thanks for replying. As the fasting numbers are all above 5mmol/L, then according to my health board, dietician and consultant at the hospital that makes me a gestational diabetic. I've been getting some post-meal results between 6 & 7 now, so that at least is looking hopeful. It seems odd, I know other ladies with…
    in gestational diabetes, MFP settings and PP weight loss Comment by sprytez31 April 2014
  • My fasting levels are where I failed the GTT - they wanted the reading below 5mmol/L and the test result was 5.2 - and subsequent fasting results have ALL been over 5 (but under 6). I also test 2 hours after meals and usually get over 7 but below 8. Occasionally I'll get under 7, which is where they want the results to be.…
    in gestational diabetes, MFP settings and PP weight loss Comment by sprytez31 April 2014
  • change your goals to maintenance, and then you can "add" calories for first, second and third trimester by searching for "pregnancy". on average, people say to give yourself an extra 100cals per trimester, cumulatively - so 100 for 1st tri, 200 for 2nd, 300 for 3rd. you can do this by using the quick added calories…
    in Pregnancy and couting calories Comment by sprytez31 April 2014
  • overall, this is the winning phrase (from stage14, p1) "2. A smaller deficit makes it easier to maintain your healthy eating habits when you switch to maintenance and decreases initial gains from upping your calories to maintenance level." if you move from "dieting" to "maintenance" in a responsible manner, (not just…
    in The "slow and steady wins the race" myth... Comment by sprytez31 October 2013
  • a lot depends on your frame tbh. i'm 5'6.5" and at 145lb people thought i had a serious illness. my goal this time is nearer 170lb as i will be slim, but healthily looking slim (a UK size 12-14). if you can get to 140lb and maintain it, then it's realistic. if you struggle to maintain that weight then perhaps revisit your…
    in 5'6 ladies goal weight Comment by sprytez31 March 2013
  • thankyou EVERYONE! i know i need more fresh fruit and veg, it has been a struggle as i could only get to the shop once a week (and 4 days before my cooking shift began, so had to be very wary of product lifespan) but i will endeavour to get more in. as for protein/fat, i am usually over on the protein side (i only stopped…
    in do i need a kick up the butt or just some patience? Comment by sprytez31 March 2013
  • (UK) my hubby and i, plus baby, plus two hungry kittens: £80/week including non-food essentials (TP, diapers, cleaning supplies etc). i go out a couple times a month, Starbucks bill for that is around £10. hubby has lunch out twice, three times a month, £12ish for that (he grabs sushi and a drink from Tesco). the bill was…
    in How much do you spend on groceries? Comment by sprytez31 March 2013
  • 250ml skimmed milk, 1 banana, 1 tbsp peanut butter (or half a cup of toasted oats and a teaspoon of cinnamon or mixed spice), 6-8 ice cubes. blend until smooth :) works out to 330-ish calories, bulks up to over 500ml and is tasty and filling, whichever route you go down :)
    in Smoothie & healthy drink ideas? Comment by sprytez31 February 2013
  • at my current rate i'd lose the rest of my weight (50lb) in 6 months, however i'm well are that some weeks are better/worse than others and i know that i will plateau at some point so i've given myself 2 months of grace with that and aiming to have it gone by october!
    in Anyone else looking to lose 50 lbs in 6 months? Comment by sprytez31 February 2013
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