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Grain Free?
I've been wheat free for a year (except for mini pre-made yorkshire pud on sundays..lol which I take extra anti-histamines so not sneezing all day after!) I can't handle very hot oil from oven to make my own as I'm wheelchair user and have shaky hands so I'd potentially spill it all over my legs getting the oil out to put…
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Doughy tummy issue!
I haven't lost anything for the last 3 months although I have lost 3 stone since last year. My original goal was to get to 9st 3 to finish wii fit, however the wii weighs me in a bit heavier than my bathroom scales so although I'm now 9st 3 on my bathroom scales (this morning) I'm only just under the 9 and half stone mark…
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Oestrogen dominance and Hypothyroidism
OMG! I just started reading the book 'From Belly Fat to Belly Flat" by Dr C W Randolph and on page 8 under it says: "The thyroid gland is best known for its metabolic function affecting weight. OESTROGEN DOMINANCE RENDERS THE THYROID HORMONES DYSFUNCTIONAL!! " I never knew that! I thought i was on a high dose and couldn't…
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progesterone and abdominal fat
I found this on internet when researching whether to use progesterone. http://www.menopausetheblog.com/2008/08/20/belly-fatthe-cause-cure/ I'll be buying this book..off to order it now and some progesterone cream!
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kettlebells good for toning?
I've managed a few kettlebell exercises and am just starting on 4kg weight. As anyone had good results with Kettlebells? I also wear a 6lb balance belt (to help me keep my balance sitting whilst using them) and have ankle and wrist weights on, I have been trying to do it for 50 mins following a video but some exercises are…
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what do I do now?
Ok this morning I weighed in at 9st 3 on my bathroom scales.. I was thrilled as it was my goal! However when I get on wii fit it weighs me in a bit heavier and I'm just under the 9 and half stone line. (wanted to get to 9st 3 on there to reach the target it set me) so I haven't changed my weight on here yet. That's ok I…
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depressed with new shape when wasn't before?
It's weird when I was 12st 7 I never really thought about my size that much. I've lost 3 stone which took a whole year. I was doing well but been stuck at same weight for ages and can't lose any inches either. I'll look in mirror and see I look slimmer nad be pleased then someone will mention someone like a friend who is…
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low carb not helpful for thyroid probs?
I'm confused.. I just read on internet that Low carb reduces the amount of T4 thats converted to T3 as T4's need carbs to do their fat burning work? I have spent about a year been low carb gluten free cos I heard people with thyroid probs can have difficulty processing wheat. I drop loads of weight initially but this no…
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Any science buffs on here? proper technical stuff!
I noticed from some posts theres some guys on here who are quite knowledgeable about the science behind how our bodies work and burn fat etc. I just wondered on off chance if any of you knew the answer to this question which was sent to me on a neurological disorders group I moderate? Person asking has Parkinsons with…
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who is right... Fintness Frog or MFP? different BMR??
I checked out Fitness Frog after seeing it mentioned on here (never heard of it before) MFP says my BMR is 1,237 (43yrs female 132lbs (60Kg) 5ft 4) Fitness Frog says my BMR is 1322! Someone also mentioned resting metabolism on here so I checked RMR too and that is lower than BMR at 1306? Surely I burn more whilst awake but…
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Appetite Suppressants for severe cravings
HELP!! I have severe cravings for chocolate and carbs. I've had 3 periods in 2 months and only 1 week of NO cravings. I'm trying to keep caloreis down by reducing cals in main meals or not eating lunch or breakfast if I had to have chocolate. I've tried using chocolate slim fast so I can still satisfy my cravings and stick…
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Eating for weight you want to be?
I'm 132lbs at minute and my BMR is 1,239. MFP has me on 1,200 cals a day so have 390 cals left for dinner. (I just had 2 slim fasts, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch - an apple and 2 ryvita with a spread on thinking they were healthiest low cal options and they come to 810cals already! ) I'd like to be 126lb (9st) so wondering of this…
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Clothes and Tummies!
Trousers in particular... I got a pair of Skinny cords off ebay in a 14 from NEXT cos I got some 14 jeans from NEXT that fit really nice. .the person said the waist was 17" measured arcross top of waistband which is a few inch extra than the jeans so I thought they fit easy. They arrived and I can get in them but they come…
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Not losing weight in proportion
My weight is all around my middle. I did loads of cardio (only thing could do at first) got down to 9st 7. I struggled with weights but slowly worked up to 4kg kettlebell (lightest weight for women) and got a home DVD to follow. I actually enjoyed it though I was as stiff as a board the next day! . but gonna try and stick…
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kettlebell possible from wheelchair?
I keep seeing loads of people saying weights are best way to build muscle which in turn burns more calories. As I'm mostly housebound in isolated village with no accessible gym I do all my exercising at home on the Wii or using DVD's. I know from seeing it on telly that people usually swing these between their legs but is…
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what are these called?
Does anyone know what they call those exercise machines which look like seat and meant to be like riding a horse or something? I thought it was Equineciser or something but just get images of areas to exercise horses in. I think I may be able to use one with a frame around it to hold onto and a balance belt (I'm wheelchair…
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Panic attacks with weight gain?
I got up 4.30am did a workout, sweated loads with sweat belt on got on scale and found I had gained and gone up to 9st 12 I was tears and couldn't breathe. I can't work out how I still fit in the same clothes as I had to get down to around 9st 5 before I could get in 14's! Only way I could get out of panic attacks was go…
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irregular periods sabotaging weight loss
After getting to within 1lb of my goal in June I was convinced after monthlies in July I would be there. However water never fully came off, I regained 7lb a week after they ended much to my horror couldn't figure out why until last week my period started again! It's just ended but is due again beginning of august (when it…
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really frustrated and unhappy with weight loss
I found out why the sudden increase in weight when it should have gone back down, my monthlies came back again last week only 2 weeks after the last one, my next ones are due next week beginning of august so I don't know whether they will stil come or not as I had one 2 weeks after the last. I don't know if its cos of the…
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getting confused with all the numbers!
My BMR is just over 1200 at 5ft 3 and half (usually put 5ft 4 in) and currently back up to 133lbs. I find it confusing I have gained and I burn off everything I eat instantly by going on passive trainer bike everyday so don't get too many surplus calories. I've lost extra inch off both waist and abdomen but somehow can't…
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weighing eggs
I weighed eggs in shell and they are 62g each (having 2 hard boiled for breakfast) when I look for egg calories.. do they usually give weight of egg in the shell or cooked and peeled?
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Doughy abdomen
Does anyone else with Hypothyroidism have a really 'doughy abdomen'. so its squishy and feels just like when kneading dough? I was 12st 7 last June now down to 9st 7 today, so lost 3 stone. Around my abdomen widest part was 48" last year and now down to 33 " and waist is 30" at slimmest part. I did lose an inch this last…
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Anyone got 10 mins solutions game?
Anyone got the 10 mins solution game on Wii? Just wondering what the games are like? I have the Blast off Belly Fat DVD in same series and can do most of it as its mostly floorwork except for one routine in middle where she is standing throughout (I'm wheelchair user) so was wondering if I could do most of Wii version?…
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Progesterone cream
Has anyone tried progesterone cream whilst going through peri-menopause? Did it help with weight loss and fat around stomach?
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Anyone got '10 mins solutions' (Wii) game?
Anyone got the 10 mins solution game on Wii? Just wondering what the games are like? I have the Blast off Belly Fat DVD in same series and can do most of it as its mostly floorwork except for one routine in middle where she is standing throughout (I'm wheelchair user) so was wondering if I could do most of Wii version?…
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Higher Cal but healthy snacks/light meals
I've found I'm way under calories due to amount of energy my body needs to cope with involuntary muscle movement. I also use energy just trying to sit still. My BMR maybe up to double what MFP gave me. I've been advised to start at 500cals above BMR given for my height and age and work up. A teen with my condition burns…
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fed up of dieting no extra loss again all month!
well my TOTM have ended and I'm still back to where I was... old bathroom scales are giving me 9st 7.. the newer scales in Kg are giving me 60kg (9st 6) so no extra pounds... (I usually drop an extra 2lbs unless its too early) I must have reached my set point? I'm going to try some fat burners again as I'm obviously not…
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lowering dose when lost weight?
Has anyone ever been told they need to lower dose of thyroxine after they lost quite a bit of weight? I thought I'd seen it mentioned somewhere but can't remember where. I'm still on 300mcg's that I was on at 12st 7 and have lost 3 stone in the last year. If you were made to lower it cos doctor noticed you'd lost alot of…
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Adapting exercises for disability
I'm wheelchair user and found a couple of DVD/Wii games that can be adapted. I wondered if anyone else had found different games that can work from sitting? Wii sports & Wii Sports resort - can be played from sitting Tennis games MarioTennis etc - only need arm movement. Wii Fit & Wii Fit Plus - need ability to stand (with…
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Thermogenic burners?
Has anyone taken fat burners to make sure they didn't gain as they increased calories?