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Shift Work and Weight Loss
I am a student nurse and have just started back on placement which involves 12.5 hour shifts - both days and nights. Before placement I was losing 2lb a week on average. Since starting placement my weight has stuck and even went up one week. NOTHING else has changed. I am still logging and coming in under or at my calorie…
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Melatonin
Hi, My son had ADHD and has trouble sleeping. It has been suggested that he take a melatonin tablet to help him sleep. As I live in the UK melatonin is quite tricky to get hold of but can be ordered online. Does anyone know any trustworthy sites that I can get it from? I am really wary of buying something like this from an…
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Napolina Pizza Topping
Hi everyone This is a really daft question but I am going to ask it anyway! I don't like tomatos but love the pizza topping. Has anyone used it cold in a salad in place of tomatoes. Is it ok to eat cold? I can't find anything on the pacet/website to say if you can or can't. Thanks
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Chicken Kiev alternative?
Hi everyone, I hope someone can help me. I really love Chicken Kiev but really don't want to eat the full fat version with garlic butter. Does anyone have any (easy) recipies/suggestions for something that tastes just as good but without the high fat/calorie content? Thanks Luv Katherine
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Exhaustion and bad food!
Why is it that when I gey so tired I can barely keep my eyes open I feel a craving for something really bad for me!! I am shattered tonight and had to go to the supermarket where I picked up a huge pizza! Is there a way to break this pattern? Thanks Luv Kat
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Zumba Calories
Hi everyone. I have just been to my first Zumba Class and loved it but Zumba is not in the exercise datatbase!! How many calories woukd a 45 minute Zumba session burn? I weigh 16st 13lb if that helps with the calculation. Thanks Luv Kat
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What is a good HRM
Hi everyone, I am thinking about getting a Heart Rate Monitor but don't know much about them. Are there any 'must have' features. What is a good model that doesn't cost the Earth? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Luv Kat
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Water v Squash
Hi everyone, I know that we are supposed to drink lots of water (8 glasses per day?) but I don't like water!! Would low calorie diluted squash have the same effect - as it is mostly water? Just wondered if anyone had any thoughts. Thanks Luv Kat
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Fruit and Veg
Hi everyone, I really want to eat healthy food and make this a lifestyle change rather than a diet BUT........ I don't actually like fruit and veg!! I think this may have something to do with the texture of the fruit/veg. Has anyone else had the same problem and have you managed to train yourself to like them. Any tips…
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Dislike Fruit and Veg
Hi everyone. I hope someone can help me because if I can get it sorted it will make everything a lot easier. My problem is simple - I don't like fruit and veg!! Is there any way that I can train my body to enjoy them. Then I can bulk out my meals with lots of healthy low calorie stuff. Really hope that someone can help.…
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Chicken in a slow cooker
Hi, I have just bought a slow cooker but have not yet had chane to try iy out. I am a bit confused about the length of time I shoud cook things for. If I chuck in 6 chicken breasts with some sauce how long should I cook it for? I am also looking for easy, not fussy recipies that take a long time to cook as I am out all…
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Heart Rate Monitors
Hi everyone, I have been reading all the posts about heart rate monitors and they seem like a really good idea. I would like to get one so I know exactly how many calories I burn when I exercise. Which is a good one to get? There are so many to choose from!! They are also really expensive so does anyone know where I can…
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Another 10lbs gone!!
Woohooo!! Just ckecked my weight report for the last 30 days and I am exactly 10lbs lighter than I was 30 days ago!! That is a good feeling!!! It brings my total weight loss to 30lbs. I think I am going to do it this time!! No more messing around!! Go Me!!!! Good luck to everyone else on the same journey. Luv Kat
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Stuck!!
After 2 fantastic weeks where I lost 8lb total I have got stuck. My weight has fluctuated between 214 and 218lb BUT I have not gone over my calorie allowance once and have exercised regularly!! I know I am not supposed to weigh more than once a week but if I look back over the last 7 days using the report feature I am…
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3lbs UP overnight!! Arrggghhhh!!!
Got on the scales this morning and they show I have gone up by 3lbs!!! I am not happy especially as I haven't gone over my calorie allowance for 2 weeks and did an hour of swimming yesterday!! I had hoped it would go down :-( :sad: I know I am not supposed to weigh everyday as weight can fluctuate but surely 3lb is a lot.…
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Trampolining
Hi, Does anyone know how many calories trampoling burns? It is not on the exercise database. My children's trampoline is looking very tempting as a different form of exercise. Thanks Luv Kat
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Hi everyone
Hi, Only just found this forum. It looks fab for keeping motivated!! I have already lost 24 lb (must remember to use lb - I am in the UK and we use stones and lb lol) before I found this site. Looking forward to reading all your posts and chatting to you all. Luv Kat
