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Running After a Break
I last ran on the 11th November, 10k in 1hour 1 minute. I get sports induced asthma in the cold when I exercise outdoors so I've been spinning and lifting indoors since then. However I haven't run. I'm doing a 10k in April. I hope the weather improves in the next couple of weeks to get back to it. I'm wondering how runners…
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Sabotage!
I am here 80 days today! That's long enough to have learned some things, and I'm still learning. When I started within 2 weeks I realised I drastically overate. I became food aware, I started working out, I got fitter and I ran 2 x 5ks. I inspired others, I kept losing at an acceptable pace and I began to tone up. Nice…
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Greek Yoghurt in Cooking
Hi All, I really do love greek yoghurt and I have it with seeds or fruit. However I'm seeing a lot of people saying they cook with it. I'm just wondering how? What do you use it with? Any suggestions, tips or recipes would be appreciated! Thanks, :)
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When to Eat (And What Digests Fast)
Hey guys, Given my lifestyle I try to fit a workout into my schedule during my lunch break. I'm a member of a gym 2 minutes walk from my desk so its very handy, plus I can go for a run. The issue I have is come lunch time I'm hungry! I have tried to start having a snack around 11 but haven't quite found the right foods.…
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Pizza
I had not had a pizza in over a year and last Thursday I treated myself to a small Dominos. I love pizza and had been looking forward to this for a long time. However I paid for it as my body responded really badly to the pizza. I'm just wondering if anyone has a "clean" pizza recipe or suggestions?
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Supermarket / Store Sadness
Am I the only one who finds supermarket shopping depressing? Every shelf is full of processed crap full of bad stuff that really should not be consumed. And yet to buy any of the "clean" foods I have to go to the specialist isle where I'm paying over twice the price for unsweetened nut milks, bread, vegetable crisps. I try…
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Lentils
How do you best eat lentils? Any recipes that you would recommend? They seem to be a cheap healthy food that I would like to have more of but I'm not sure how to go about it.
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Pumpkin Recipes
Hey MFP friends, I love this time of year and I might even see if I'm any use at carving a pumpkin. :) I have to admit in the past I would have bought the fake ones as a real pumpkin would end up in the bin but I'm excited to actually eat it! Can I pick your brains for pumpkin suggestions or recipes? I'm already thinking…
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ZMA?
Given I've upped the workouts and now that I'm upping the weights I'm using I have been recommended a heap of supplements by fellow fitness friends. I know people mean well but I try to get all I need from food. However recently I bought Sun Warrior protein powder which, to be honest, I might start taking about 3-4 times a…
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Coming Out...About Your Weight
Have you come out about what you weigh? I've only started to this week and I'm getting very mixed reactions. I had dinner with my mother last night and thought I'd share the good news. That in the 45 days of joining this site I have lost 8 pounds (hopefully more...I'm due a weigh in). My mother asked what I weigh and I…
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Leftover Chicken
I roasted a large chicken last night and had roast chicken for dinner. I have some in a veggie salad for lunch today but there is still loads left. I don't want the same thing again for dinner tonight. Has anyone any ideas what to do with cooked chicken to make a delicious nutritious meal?
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Rest Days
I have heard mixed things about rest days and just wondering what you guys make of them. I had thought that they were vital for recovery. I tend to walk a lot so a whole day of rest is very rare. I also have started the 30 day shred and my understanding is that its 30 consecutive days of doing the workouts...which I find a…
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Food On The Go!
Hey MFP buddies, I'm looking for your help :blush: My Mondays have become very challenging! I leave the house at 6.45am and do not get home until around 10.30pm. I do not have time for a lunch break, I'm literally running from college to work to practice hours for my course work. I do not have access to a microwave or a…
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Do you add alcohol to your food diary
I enjoy a couple of drinks at the weekend, maybe even on a weekday if there is an occasion. I have not yet seen anyone's food diary where they have counted alcohol. Are fit people generally non drinkers? I know, I know, empty calories. (I had no idea how many calories!) But I'd prefer not to eliminate it altogether. I've…
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Can I do this? HELP!
Hey MFP Community, I'm supposed to do a 5k this evening (its Tuesday morning here in Ireland). I woke up with a head cold and everything sounds underwater. I haven't run in 6 weeks due to runners knee and did a 2k jog on a treadmill last night to test it. It still twinges but I can run on it if I take it easy. I'm already…
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Looking Forward to Starting
I just ordered the 30 day shred DVD online this morning. Looking forward to the burn!
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You wouldn't like me when I'm HANGRY
I generally eat a fairly high protein diet. I eat little and often rather than just a couple of big meals a day. However if I go a certain period without food I get incredibly Hangry! I snap at my partner, cry down the phone at my mother, hate my life and feel like nobody gets me. I NEED food. Within 5 minutes of eating…
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Support and Community
Hello members. I've just joined and am still finding my way around. I didnt really think I could get much from this site but after just 4 days realise how this could be really beneficial. Especially where support and community are concerned. I dont like the suggestion of 1200 calories a day of course. But I'm also aware of…
