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As a good cook, you shouldn't struggle to lighten up the recipes you love. I cook all our meals at home from scratch, and once I got into the mind-set haven't found it too difficult to lighten up my favourite recipes. Simple things like not using as much olive oil, one cal spray instead of butter, not as much cheese or…

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Recipe serves two so yes for two servings :) And it is delicious

Hi Fat free greek yoghurt works well as does reduced fat cream fraiche :)

I love it and its also given me loads of ideas on how I could adapt other Hairy Bikers recipes too :)

Options hot chocolate always works for me and at 40 calories doesnt break the daily total either :)

Hi Looks like your diary is open to friends only, so dont think we can. K x

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Hi The 3 days is to ensure your body gets the rest it needs to strengthen and repair your muscles. Please dont overdo it too much too soon and end up injured. In terms of speed you need to go at whatever is comfortable for you, dont worry at this point about going fast its about getting the time under your belt. Speaking…

Not easy but possible, as said by others rice and pasta are your friends boring as they are. Also the reduced items in the supermarket should help too, I usually pop down about 8pm and most of the veg is reduced if its near its date. This week I got bags of carrott and swede reduced to 10p each, I boiled it and mashed it…

Mine is a weight watchers wrap with tuna, sweetcorn and salad cream with a guerkin on the side :)

Hi I always find it impossible to go back out when im home. What about going to the gym straight from work that way there are no excuses. Even if you only do half an hour when you get there its more than you do by not going at all. As for the junkfood thing what I found useful was finding out how many calories are in it…

Hi For everyone worrying if your fit enough etc etc, give it a go the atmosphere is so supportive and no one is made to feel bad for coming last. If your really concerned speak to the director of that event before the off and they will keep a special eye out for you or get somene to buddy up with you. K x

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Hi I am on 1200 calories give or take some days better than others! Most days I dont feel particularly hungry, heres what I do. In a morning I make sure I have something filling usually porridge with skimmed milk, not sure where you are but im in the UK and usually have an oats so simple fruit one. This usually keeps me…

Hi They are volunteer lead and driven, they are supported and marshalled totally by volunteers who give up there time so others can run. If you did want one in your area the website is here you can contact them to discuss how to set one up etc. The weblink is here, this is also where you would find out your nearest event…

Hi I have a wonderful recipe for Pad Thai its beautiful and its not especially calorific as its rice noodles in Pad thai. I think I have managed to put the link to it below. http://thaifood.about.com/od/quickeasythairecipes/r/onepagechickpad.htm

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Hi Skin is edible, have a google for the Jamie Oliver butternut squash recipie I think he roast it with skin on and everything :) K x

Hi Its available as both an app and podcasts from the Itunes store if you have an Ipod phone or such like. Thye are free to download and there are a number of different versions. I have used both the NHS C25K and the Ullrey ones too. They talk you through each week building up your running, with complementary music. Get…

Hi I never ever thought I would be a runner or enjoy it so much. WIth the help of C25K I now run 5k twice a week :) My advice would be follow the plan, repeat weeks if you feel you need to, slow down rather than stop if it feels too hard and lastly to save yourself injury get fitted for some running shoes. Good luck let us…

Hi C25K is a great plan and does exactly what it says on the tin. My advice would be that as the weeks progress and you start to run more than you do walk dont be frightened to slow down. The plan is designed for your lungs and legs to adapt, however sometimes we forget we are new to this and start going too fast. Feel…

Hi Thanks for your replys, its sounding like a tin of soup for me :) K x

Hi I would guess you will be able to get it from the Android store on your phone. I do know in the Android store there are other apps two which carry out this function which are also free. Good luck with the running. K x

Im looking forward to wearing a lovely Tea dress with Opaque tights as it will be cold in the UK. Hopefully will be a little slimmer then and feeling good :) K x

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Hi I heard said that something like a scarf or one of those modern snoods is good for this. You can pull up to cover your lower face, it warms the air your breathing and helps........ Well people say it does anyway, I get quite wheezy whilst running in the cold so am going to give it a go. K x

That sounds lovely, anyone tell me the conversion for US cups to UK weights? Thanks K x

Hi I try to be organised on a Sunday or if I know I have a day when im going to be late home. Yesterday I made, chickpea and chorizo soup & mushroom soup one is for tonight and tommorows tea with some bread the other is bound for the freezer. There are only two of us in our house, however I make all recipes up for the four…