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High Protein Breakfast
Hello, I'm looking for some ideas due to a change in my routine. I need a high protein breakfast that is quick, easy, inexpensive, gluten and lactose free. And not an omelette! Lol! Help!
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Garmin vivoactive Hr GPS smart watch
Hey everyone! I'm considering swapping my trusty polar loop for one of the garmins as I'm finding the loop loses my Hr quite a bit and the sensor also pinches a fair amount. The thing I'm worried about though is durability. I'm an equestrian and my loop is very hardy, putting up with being chewed by my horse and generally…
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Help! I've broken my toe!
Hello lovely people! I'm in need of some advice as to what I can do with my broken toe. I really want to ensure I keep going to the gym so I'm thinking of using this as an opportunity to really get moving with strength training. Sadly I have some problems with my back and due to my toe lunges and probably squats are going…
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Juice plus
Hey hey! Has anyone used juice plus? Either as a pre/post workout snack or as a meal replacement? I am thinking of trying some of the bars as they are lactose and gluten free and I am also thinking about becoming a distributor but I want to know if they are what they say they are first. Due to my own history I would be…
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Detoxing in September
I have overdone it by quite a margin this summer simply because I have been so busy it is unreal. As a consequence I feel quite ill. So I am thinking that in September when things calm down a bit I should reset myself a bit and detox. I am thinking of cutting out the following; Caffeine, Alcohol, All processed food, Bread…
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Bodymedia Vs Polar loop and H7
Hello!! I have 56 days left of my current Bodymedia subscription and I am faced with a bit of a conundrum. Basically, I am poor. I love my Bodymedia but having to pay to use the software is starting to grate a bit. I spotted the Polar Loop and H7 and had a look at it. It looks good, in theory. I love that it is bluetooth…
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Sleep Quality and Appetite
I have been sleeping really badly lately and for the last month I have been constantly hungry. Just all the time needing to eat. It is getting stupid and it is really starting to annoy me. I have been really stressed and really really busy as well which doesn't help but I am wondering if anyone has seen a study on how…
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Salad Ideas
Greetings!! I am looking for yummy, cheap ideas for salads. I am having trouble working out after eating my lunch at work because it leaves me feeling a bit blah and I am hoping that eating something like a salad will help so that I can go home, workout and then eat a proper lunch. I need to find something to eat as I find…
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Help with body media
Hello folks! I have a shiny new body media and I have synced it to MFP but I noticed that yesterday it used a projection and not the true number of calories burnt which I uploaded this morning. Is that supposed to be the case? Or, is it not syncing properly? Any advice anyone can give me would be fab! Thank you!!
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Body Media/Ki Fit
So I have decided that I could really do with something that estimates my TDEE a little better and I am thinking that a Body Media is the way to go. However, I can't find it anywhere in the UK but I have found Ki Fit. Am I right in assuming that Ki Fit own the UK patent for the Body Media device? Also there seems to be a…
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It may be time for a fitbit!
Hello you lovely MFP people!! After 18 months and hitting my goal I am thinking that it may be time to get a fitbit in order to properly workout my TDEE and get me to my ultimate goal before helping me to maintain that weight given my new lifestyle! What fitbit do you use and why? Would you recommend it? Is it easy to set…
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Bored of C25K and never get anywhere! Am I the only 1?
Oi oi MFPers!! I have been starting and restarting C25K since November and I have never managed to complete it! It is really starting to annoy me!! When I started I was only able to go at 7kph and I did get up to 16mins of running but I have never managed that since!! I have a theory that my CV fitness is just not what it…
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Lots of NSVs! Woo hoo!!
Ok, so this is the first time I have posted an NSV and the only reason I am doing it now is because I have had such a nice day I thought I would share the love!! So, today I had my third and final appointment with my Dietician. We have clashed before about things but today was actually really good! She gave me the help I…
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A pic of my Bruise for my firends!!
I saw how bad it was and it kinda made me laugh so I thought I would post a pic!! I took this today and that kick from Bronwin was on Friday afternoon so it has been nearly 3 days of healing! If you are squeemish look away now!! What I like about it is how my stretch marks are a different colour! Lol!! What accidents have…
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Scary!
I just read this and though I would pass it on!! What do we all think about? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2135324/Woman-starves-death-spiritual-journey-trying-live-sunlight-alone.html Have fun! :) But please no personal attacks on other peoples opinions!
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Sedentary/Lightly Active/Active?
Hello everyone!! I am throwing myself at your mercy because I am a little confused as to what to do! When I joined MFP I was Sedentary but since then I have lost 54lb and become much more active! It is amazing how much easier just doing your normal daily tasks become once you have lost a bit of weight! Even things at work…
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And I go to you for help!? Really?
Hi everyone!! I just got home to an email from my Dieticain that really **** me off to be honest! She is ment to be helping me with practical ways to lose weight but from day 1 when she gave me a book from the BHF that I could've got anywhere but this just takes the buscuit!! Some background; In July last year I asked for…
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The truth about sugar subsitutes
Morning all!! I got sent this via email this morning and it basically told me things that I already know from my Chemistry background but I thought I would share it to see what you all think!! Have fun! But keep the comments clean!! ;) Dear Laura, Everyone thinks that sugar is a nutrition baddie. Well sometimes the…
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I figured out why my shin hurts!!
Ok people, so I was running on the treadmill today and I had an epifiny! It was a true moment when I realised osmething and loads of other things then made sense!! The reason my shin hurts when I run is that I am slightly club footed on my left side and this put pressure on my shin and calf! I have been my whole life I…
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To all my MFP Friends! An apology.
Hello everyone, Thank you for opting to read this as I have one or two things I would like to say. Firstly I would like to apologise to all of you. I have not been around much of late as things have just been getting on top of me and I have been wondering what the point in anything is anymore. This has meant that I have…
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Make your own Crisps (potato chips)
My sister told ma about this and I just tried it and it is fab!! Give it a go next time you cook some potatoes! Peel your potatoes with a knife and save the peelings, Cook you peeled potaoes as you had planned to Put the peelings in a bowl and add 1/2 - 1table spoon of oil depending on how much potato you have, Mix it all…
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Running 3 Miles for Sport Relief
Hello all!! This month I started the C25K challenge and I am doing pretty well! I had put running in my goals but I have started doing it way sooner than I thought I would. So now, stupidly, I have signed myself up for a Sport Relief 3 mile run. I am looking for people to sponsor me. All I am asking for is £1 each person…
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Busy Day badness! Please help!!
Hello, I need help!! On a Wednesday I work very long hours and I need help finding a way to get some fitness into my day so that I can actually eat!! I start work at 8.15 in the morning and get home at 2pm for my lunch before heading out again at 4pm and getting home at about 9pm for my dinner. Its very hard as you need to…
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Hello!! I'm looking for some more Brits on here!
Hello, I'm a relativly new user with a lot of weight to loose! I'm currently about 18 1/2 stone after having my daughter and I need to get down to about 11 1/2. I'm looking for some Britsh friends to add. There seem to be plenty of Americans on here but are any other Brits trying to get fit too? I feel we are3 letting the…
