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How to start HIIT
Hi Guys, I'd like my cardio work to be more efficient and i've decided to give HIIT a go. I normally just do about 20 mins on the elliptical/crosstrainer but i'm willing to do other machines like bike, treadmill etc. I'm just not sure how hard to go and for how long in the sprinting part when beginning. Any advice would be…
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Is 20 minutes of cardio enough for weightloss?
Hi everyone, Just wanting to know what your thoughts are on this. I do 20 minutes of cardio as well as some weights at my gym but i'm beginning to think that maybe this is not enough cardio for weightloss. I notice many people there are doing more. What do you think?
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Shake diets
I recently bought some meal eplacement shakes to use as a meal replacement once a day. I was having a read on their website and noticed that for accelerated weightloss they recommend 800 calories per day!!!! I don't think i could survive on that but i was wondering if done for only a couple of weeks it may give a boost.…
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How accurate are the daily mfp daily nutrient requirements?
Do you think that the daily nutrient requirements set by MFP are accurate? What resource do they come from? I find that i'm getting to my fibre and sugars halfway through the day and all i had was porridge, skim latte and apple! Also for lunch i had a half a chicken breast/wrap and i'm already over in the protein…
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Occasional meal replacenent shakes?
Hi Guys, Recently I bought the blackmores meal replacement shakes to use for convenience more than anything. I will sometimes have one per day with some tuna and salad or whatever. I find it convenient sometimes when i'm really busy. Does anyone ever use meal replacement shakes sometimes and still has had success? As long…
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Cellulite
Hi Guys, I'm wondering if those of you that have lost weight and once had cellulite, have you noticed a reduction? Also i have noticed that i have seen many women that are thin with cellulite and many that are overweight with lovely smooth legs.... what is it with that? Just a whinge!
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Headaches and hunger at the start of your diet....
How do you deal with the mild headaches and hunger pangs that are often experienced at the start of a diet? I'm eating all of my calories and if i'm still hungry i'll eat a piece of fruit and water, i know i should just push along as it doesn't last but today unfortunately i gave in to it. Any thoughts?
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Anyone know the true calorie count of a skim latte?
Hi guys, I actually have 2 questions, i'm in Australia and i have noticed a huge variation between the calorie count in a small skim latte. Many give a number for 250mls.....there's no way that there is 250mls of milk in a small latte. Any one know?? 2nd question.....Sushi rolls? From places like sushi sushi in Melbourne.…
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Has anyone lost weight with minimal/no exercise?
Hi Guys, I go to a gym 3-4 days per week but these last few weeks leading up to xmas i have been going less and some weeks not at all due to kids activities and work etc. I will be getting back into it after xmas but i'm worried that it will stall any weight loss. Have any of you lost weight just through dieting alone?…
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Does exercising make you hungrier?
I just started a new topic about losing weight without exercising and it got me wondering if exercising makes you hungrier? I'm finding that it does make me hungrier but i haven't exercised much in the last few weeks. I just eat a bit of extra fruit when this happens as i feel i definately need a bit extra when i execise.…
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What do you eat for breakfast?
Hi Everyone, Just wondering what you eat for breakfast that keeps you going until morning tea? I normally have porridge with berries or cereal but i have notice since i've been eating cottage cheese with chopped tomatoes and then a piece of fruit i feel more satisfied. I LOVE porridge though and i know it's good food but…
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Do you consider carbs or just good healthy food within you c
I know this type of topic has been done to death everywhere but i'm still curious about carbs. Do you eat a healthy diet that includes bread, pasta etc as long as it's within you calorie allowance or do you try to reduce you carbs as well? I try to do a mix but i find that carb free doesn't work for me as it's too…
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What do you do when you're hungry?
Just wondering what you do when you've eaten your meal or morning/afternoon tea and you're still hungry....please don't say have a glass of water!! I tend to eat extra fruit like strawberries or watermelon, sometimes a coffee. Next question...... What do you say to yourself when you feel like you're about to go off the…
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Did you have hiccups but still lost weight?
I'm just wondering if many of you had hiccups along the way but managed to lose weight regardless? By hiccups I mean occasional binges etc. I did today and feel so awful but of course I'm getting back on track tomorrow.
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Do you eat the calories that you burnt?
Hi Everyone, Just wondering if you eat that calories that you burnt through exercise? According to mfp it seems that this is what is expected? What are your thoughts?
