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Good for you! That's great. It's my birthday at the end of the month too. I'm going to Lisbon for a city break and am looking forward to some great seafood and when I get back to London I'm splashing out at Zuma which is very fancy Japanese restaurant (it's my 40th though...). I do really like Japanese food but I have…
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doesn't feel like they're getting smaller although I dropped a size round my waist. I'm currently wearing 38E and would like to be about 36D - do carry weight on my back and don't want to look like I'm about to topple over! They annoy me so much - either I feel matronly or 'slutty' - wish I could just look chic and elegant…
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hey - I like scrambled eggs in a muffin - tiny bit of butter and chives and a dash of ketchup (check my diary today) under 300. Turkey rashers might be a better bet than bacon although a fry-up is one of those things I've managed to avoid since MFP although it's something I'm craving (along with fish and chips and a…
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yes definitely an apple. Since starting to lose some weight I know that my waist has got a bit smaller - I'm hoping that as long as I stay within a healthy weight range I will look less apple. I've cut out beer and have noticed the loss round my stomach - i know men traditionally get beer bellies but I'm sure it can happen…
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Salma Hayek! Beautiful woman in her prime with great curves - something I could just about aspire to...I wish!
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This is a difficult one and although I understand your 'gut' feeling I would hope your man loves you for the person you are inside. I wasn't particularly slim when I met my partner and we got overweight together (but we've managed almost 20 years together!!) In fact when I have lost weight and got more attention from other…
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such a tough one. I know exactly how you feel. I really struggle. Agree with the poster about gym during the day. I guess one lesson/lifestyle change I've tried to make is 'mindful eating' I read a book on it and it's about being really conscious of what you eat. Really enjoy it and savour it and stop when you're full.…
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thanks, looks great. I think the marinated tofu pieces are drier. With the 'soft' tofu I have you have to dry it out first or it falls apart. You buy it stored in liquid.
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great - am squeezing out the water as I write! No text books just general kitchen paraphernalia!
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Yes definitely! Mature student who loves to cook , eat and going out. Turning 40 soon...Finding it hard ot lose weight although I think I have toned up and people have told me I look like i've lost weight but curious to be in a group and see how that motivates me... Nadia (London) 39 CW 152 (although it's time of month…
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know how you feel - so frustrating as I bought a new set of scales when I started MFP. I've been going to the gym more and my clothes feel a little looser and I can see my collarbones (just..) and so I'm trying to take comfort from that but it's hard. You're not alone - agree with the others about not being a slave to the…
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Greatest city in the world. I'm North London through and through - born in the Whittington in Archway - lived in Finsbury Park, Crouch End, Palmers Green and now Wood Green. (PS. By the way read some of your other posts - about to turn 40 this year, child free by choice and have a cat! Feel free to add me as a friend if…
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It might seem like that at first but I really think the key is planning. You want to avoid wastage. Do your shopping weekly based on meals you've planned. Processed food is more expensive. Pasta sauce made from tinned tomatoes and fresh garlic is always going to be cheaper than a bought pasta sauce. Same with homemade…
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First up, Happy Birthday! if it were me I'd have a day off. Life really is too short and if you can't celebrate on your birthday when can you? But perhaps you can have it both ways. It's about portion size at the end of the day. Perhaps order whatever you want and ask them to serve half of it and present you with the rest…
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Some alternatives which need to be made night before but are not too labour-intensive are: Couscous and roast vegetable salad. Roast aubergine, red peppers, red onion and courgette in oven 180 c with some sprays of olive oil bake for around 45 minutes. Prepare couscous with stock/bouillon. You can make this easily while…
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For pasta definitley tomato based sauces - either with lots of garlic and herbs or a puttanesca but going easy on the oil. For meats you're better off making stews and curries which use the flavours of the meat to flavour the sauce. My favourite lowfat salad is (if you like chilli!) Is to mix onions, green chilli,…
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Hi I love it too. I tend to use Dancing, aerobic, ballet or modern, twist hope that helps!
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All sound great - thanks - will be trying a few of these out over the summer! I wasn't expecting the sweet suggestion but that might be the first one I try...
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savoury snacks are my weakness too. A pack of mini cheddars is 129 calories and quite cheesy so a little pack goes a long way! Good luck!
