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Whey or protein shakes to have without aspartame????
Hi all does anyone know any whey or protein shakes to have without aspartame in it? Trying to eat no processed foods and drinks, but need to get a whey, protein shake so would like to be as healthy as possible xx Kind regards xx
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CrossFit Ladies............ Clothes and CF
Hi A few simple questions regarding what us ladies find best to wear during a WOD and what works best for you at different times, ie handstand pushups, do you like to make sure your stomach is covered, tuck a top in, or dont you mind you top over your face? I wear sometimes shorts over my leggings as have noticed lots of…
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1st timer to Total Warrior and Tough Mudder.
Hi all, This year have booked in for Total Warrior beginning of August, then Tough Mudder end of September. TW there are about 4 of us, but for TM we have at least 12. Any advice or help you could give it greatly appreciated. Happy I am in, I know I will love this, get fit and happy at the same time, BUT nearly 42 and…
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Paleo
Paleo or not paleo? I dont eat wheat or gluten, just because it makes me ill and bloats me............ I cut out dairy, but I do sometimes fall over an Eton Mess and it then falls into my mouth :blushing: I do try and eat organic meats, TRY as sooooooooo expensive, my menu consists of ........... Chicken Turkey Sweet pots…
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Filthy Fifty ............
Todays WOD but missed it........... After hearing how everyone felt, thinking to myself .... going to go in tomorrow on technique day and give it my all .......... Any one else ever done it? xx
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CrossFitters
Hi All Have signed up for two comps, one in a few months and one in August. I need to get stronger, the bear complex is something I love, when resting I deadlift 5/10times depending on weight 70/80kg as this is an all over workout. Wendler workout is another I will be trying this weekend. Any other advice? Anyone? Ideas? I…
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Any Marathon or Cross Country runners out there??
Hi All Sorry it has been a while, I am now back and helpful advice would be appreciated. A male friend asked me to do this, his wife will be watching taking pictures, we have a group of us going along to both TW and TM, I signed up before I read what what both these entail. I am just looking to get round, not looking to…
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First Triathlon
Any tips would be nice thank you xxx I have been told to do "Bricks" have got that, have not tried it yet but have the concept, have found 2 different places in Bristol ranging from £30 and £60 a year to swim in outdoor lake. also up the downs for the bricks so can bike ride go in the middle of the grass drop the bike and…
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Dead lifts
Dead lifted 90kg last week, feeling good, was only 40 2 months ago!! Yeah Today done a total of 55 deadlifts, 10, 9, 8, 7...... 2, 1, of dead lifts and chest to bar........... 12.51 so could put more effort in, but had good form. Used 60kg and chest to bar had a band, but getting so much stronger, know I will tone up from…
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Lunge a mile!!
For charity xx Loved it, took pics and wow, feeling good............. My quads are not that bad, but waiting for tomorrow........ xx The things we do for charity huh !! The looks I got getting to the venue ... Yes we did stop several times, jumped up and down and gave the legs so love xx I done it, cant believe…
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Kettle Bell.........
Whoop whoop !!! Soooooooo happy, I have a new 18k kettle bell xxxxxxx I will tone up and I will get to use this and know what I am doing!!! :bigsmile: Any tips or advice would be good... Only just started to use them and getting to love them at cross fit over the last 3 months. Will post a picture of me kissing it once…
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Funny quotes............... One at a time people xx
My first one is apt for here.. xx If we are what we eat, then YOU my friend are fast cheap and easy .......... !! :bigsmile:
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Avacado moose xxxxxxxxxx
Avocado and raw cocoa powder (2 table spoons) and some honey if you like... Mix and chill then eat within the hour... I love it xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dont say anything until you have tried it xxxxxxxxx:love: :love: :love: Not sure if this is paleo but to be honest I am very good on my diet, so me thinks this is a good…
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Running ... Different style?
Ok, have only been running a couple of years, 41 this year, so still in the learning stage... Ran a half last week and hip is not right, but did not train for it, so my fault, lesson learnt ( I hope this time) ... My point!! I have been told about leaning forward slightly to aid your running, I enjoyed this last week and…
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4ft punch bag.
Hi All Any ideas how to put up a punch bag....... Am in a new build, (renting) so no chance of putting it against the wall (inside or out) or ceiling....... Thought of putting it up outside, but any ideas how? The appliances you get seem expensive and they seem to trip you up all over the place... Anyone had any use of one…
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In need of a smile xx
Seen the message forum, chat and fun............. Feeling a bit sorry for myself......... Bored and feeling so lonely....... WTF Maybe this is my way of telling myself I have to much time on my hands and I need to exercise more??? Yeah.............. Going to make sure I workout hard tomorrow so I can drop in my bed and…
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Cross Fit Females championships.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJnO5Pwyv0Y Cross Fit Females championships...... If not me, then my children.... Could smash it, ok, only my second week at CF BUT once I have the form and can do all the different things.............. I still have a long way to go, but ............................ Have an amazing weekend…
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Paleo Diet?
There has to be some people with advice.. I have some but would like to hear your positive views please... Have been on diets like this before, but was told I needed more carbs due to my training.. But to be honest I feel a lot more energetic now (on the paleo) that I did then... xx I have just done my first week, so still…
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Paleo meals please...
Anyone have any they like and want to share??? Breakfast?? Eggs are good, but there is only so much you can do with an egg............ xx LOL xx:flowerforyou:
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Cross fit
Hi All Have been hiding for a while.. But am back now....... I needed something to give me that extra edge, to push me that extra mile as I am not motivating myself at the moment... Feeling lonely and all that rubbish, thinking I am never going to get in shape, no matter how hard I try.. Blah blah blah........ Yadda yadda…
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PhD Fat Loss Range, Diet Whey
OK I know, I have been asking questions for ages about whey and protein shakes... I just need to get as much advice as I can before I make my choice... Well this is amazing, I had one scoop, just to see if I liked it and wow, :love: I feel like this is going to be my naughty food... The Belgian chocolate flavour is amazing…
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Jodie Marsh.
I never thought I would admire Jodie Marsh....... She has never done anything to get my attention!! But wow, she has been working hard and made a difference to her body in just 3 months.............. Amazing.............. I have a new role model, ok, maybe not, but wow, respect where it is due xxx :flowerforyou:…
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Raw Chocolate power afters xxx Lush xxx
Found this and thought of you all xxxxxxxxxxxx I need to get more good fats and oils into my children, well this worked!!! Also soooooooooo nice xxxxxxxxxx Chocoholics xx Recipe Type: Dessert Serving Size: Four Servings Ingredients: •2 avocados •½ cup raw carob powder (or raw cocoa or raw chocolate powder) •1 cup dates…
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SAUCES, DRESSINGS, DIPS/APPETIZERS WITH LUQUE ORGANIC EXTRA
Look at this site, I seen it and thought of you lot.. Amazing huh xxxxxxxx http://www.healthyoils.co.uk/recipes.html
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Raw Food...
Raw coconut oil, I have made a chocolate (also raw, of course) sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, lint seeds...... Mix and there you are... No heating no nothing, just the electric mixer ... RAW AND SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ~GOOD FOR YOU xxxxxxxxxxxx :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: Not sure about cals, 125 per…
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Home made vegan crakers.
Hi All, OK, this can be eaten by anyone, but if you eat a lot of processed food, this would not agree with you, you would have to have small pieces.... Fresh veg grated and eaten raw!!!!!!!!!!!!:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: To make this all you need is about an hour or two, cheese grater, lots of veg of your choice and…
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Avocado Milkshake!!! xxxxxxxx
http://jojokaya.hubpages.com/hub/jus-alpukat-avocado-milkshake-recipe Ok so I like to do things different.. I will use a nut milk or oat milk, also I will most probably sprinkle with ground almonds.. I might not add chocolate, as to many cals, BUT will mix in some hot choc power, the 40 cals one xxxxxxxxxxxx Hell Yeah,…
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Women and weights.
Hello.......... After joining a gym just over a year ago, I have only just found the free weights and used them!! Love then and how I feel also after 2 weeks there is a difference!! Pictures have been taken and in about a month, when I feel more confident, I will post them.. BUT any tips on weights please share or message…
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Body pump
OK, anyone have any ideas about what you burn on this??? I was sweating, but as I have only ever done about 2 classes over the last 2 years, I have yet to get the weights right, sometimes it was hard, then it was easy .............. But I did sweat and feel a slight burn... xx Just a thought, or do we need to type in…
