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I'd make some kind of a curry or stew. I would peel the butternut squash and cut into chunks. You could roast in the oven in some olive oil, just did a quick search on internet and found this recipe for a thai curry http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/7579/thai-butternut-and-chicken-red-curry or for a non-Asian version you…
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bump - perfect for the lovely english summer... ;)
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if you like spice try a masala omelette (or you can make them scrambled from the same mix) finely sliced onions mixed with green chillis and finely chopped coriander (cilantro) and chopped fresh tomato seeds removed. add a pinch each of turmeric, ground cumin and coriander and chilli powder. Whisk in our eggs and fry in…
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bump always looking for inspiration!
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good one stuffin! For me it's not even about a lack of will power it's just plain old rebel without a cause...small changes is the way to go. the only thing I have given up over this year which I would say has had a massive effect on my weight loss is beer; everything else has been about small changes - same food, portion…
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definitely do able - plan your meals so you don't buy more than you need - sainsburys online work out a shopping list for you I think. I do online shop so I know how much I'm spending and can go through and check whether I need everything I've included. I do a shop for about £120 per month (meats to freeze a whole organic…
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interesting - I think it's fine to flirt but also agree one shouldn't presume someone wants more just because they talk to you. I do beleive men and women can be just good friends! I think being charming can be misread as flirting if with opposite sex (assuming you're straight) . I have to say I have been getting attention…
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thanks - good to know I'm not alone!
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yes - go for tandoori stuff (chicken/fish/prawns) with plain basmati rice and maybe have a raita (yoghurt/mint) sauce to stop it from getting dry or a dhal (although sometimes they can add a lot of butter to that - you could ask them not to) but having said that it's your birthday - I'd have a cheat day personally and eat…
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not very - 5 ft 3. But I have quite prominent muscles on legs, butt and arms - under a layer of fat of course...(and broad shoulders!)
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how do you find out your body fat percentage?? I should probably know the answer but don't I'm afraid...
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I know how you feel - it's dreadful. I always want to get wasted when something bad happens to numb the pain. I had to put one of my cats to sleep a couple of years ago - it was the worst thing I've ever had to do in my life - Still see him padding around in my dreams and thinking about him still brings tears to my eye.…
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We split it - one year with OH's family one year just the two of us. When it's the two of us it would probably be Something with smoked salmon for breakfast either scrambled eggs or blinis with a bottle of cava while we start cooking. (homemade) Smoked mackerel pate starter Roast Chicken probably cooked with garlic herbs…
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Itsu is great for sushi and miso soup etc.. really good quality stuff - not cheap but definitely worth it. All over London not sure about elsewhere. Also for Mexican check out Chipotle - their website has cals - you just have to make sure you remember what to choose when ordering your burrito.
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damn it, me too - heavy head and eyes and feeling shattered. Got 14 back to back appointments tomorrow with my students and still got 6 essays to mark...need to have clear head though - there may be tears...
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didn't read the bit about lentils - how about a beef dansak! I'm sure you can find a recipe online somewhere...nice and spicy with a cooling raita to accompany it!
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A thai beef salad - make a spicy dressing with fish sauce, lime, chillis and garlic etc...mix with lots of crunchy veg. If that's a bit summery you could make a hot thai broth with ramen noodles and some veg (and the thinly slicd lean beef) and top with bean sprouts, salad onions red chillis coriander and lime... (I'm…
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Hot liquids! I make herbal teas and things like soup are really filling and comforting. I often get myself a miso soup from my lcoal sushi place just to warm me up of an afternoon. You can also have some of your favourite comfort food just keep an eye on the portion size! There was a great recipe for chicken pie on the…
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ha! Should've seen that response coming!
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all great ideas - also you might just want to try drinking some water first to see whether you're hungry for food or just dehydrated! I like Ryvita crsipbreads, Carr's Cheese melts and Speculoos biscuits! Almonds are good - you only need a few to feel satiated! Good luck!
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I think it can be done. I've gone back to being a student and the household income has halved. I think the key things are to plan what you are eating for the week. As well as that eat seasonally - seasonal veg will be cheaper (for example no point bothering with tomatoes now in UK but pumpkin and butternut squash etc.. yes…
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Tell him that jealousy is not attractive. If he doesn't think he is good enough for you, why should you? My long term partner of 20 years was a little bit jealous when we met and I made clear right from the start that he knew that I wouldn't tolerate it. (I'd seen some girl friends have their lives ruined by jealous…
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bump - that looks great! To satisfy my pie craving I've been buying them from M&S so at least I know the calorie content but will definitely give this a go...mmmmmmm
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been wondering this too. I was about 38 D for years then went up to 38DD and then E but I think I have lost some fat off my back so tried on a 36 F and am hoping this works. Everyone seems to be talking about cup size when surely it's the band that's decreasing? The guides I've read suggest that as your band gets smaller…
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I'd probably go for indian out of the two! And agree with the others - chiken tikka kebabs (not in a masala sauce though) or tandoori chicken/prawns/fish kebabs. The hotter the dish the less likely there is cream/nuts in it. Also you could not order your rice and just cook it at home so you know the exact quantity (i…
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Lovely - cannot beat a fry up!
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not mad crazy about chocolate but Petit Filous do these little dessert pots in chocolate and vanilla and they're about 85-90 cals I think - great for when you really want a pudding after your dinner. And I think Tesco does those little bites like Rocky Road or Chocolate covered cornflakes - which are totally lush...around…
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exercise videos when the kids are playing/sleeping/doing homework etc Press up/push ups etc yoga before bed. Do press ups against the wall at home, tricep exercises while you're cooking. Is walking to school an option (i'm afraid I live in London and don;t own a car so I forget that a lot of people have to drive) Walking…
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Pizza Express, Strada and Cafe Rouge do 'healthy options' - check out their websites. Also Nandos are ok if you leave out the chips. Yo Sushi provide calories on their website too. Good luck! If you end up somewhere you can;t do this just eat half of what you'd normaly eat! Good luck and have fun!
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Go gradually - some people can fight the cravings but I believe we should be able to have everything in moderation. A few squares of chocolate never did any one any harm. If 80% of your calorie intake is healthy stuff then 20% made up of 'bad' food is not really going to be a problem. Gradually your tastes will change. I…
