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Paleo 'ethical' concerns
Hi all! So basically I am a huge proponent of the paleo way of living and what it stands for. It has transformed me, mentally and physically, and I feel so great and energised on a daily basis! Recently, however, i've had minor concerns with regards to meat consumption. Recently it properly 'connected' to me that I was…
Nosy, annoying person at the gym!
Urgh people like this make me mad, and this dude totally put me off my workout....today I was in tyhe weight room, only lady as per usual, doing back squats lifting about 45kg - heavy for me, but not so bad that my form is sacrificed. I upped it as last week I felt myself grow stronger so thought, why not? Doing my first…
So, I have a blog...
Hi guys! Shameless advertising on my part, but incase you were searching for good, healthy recipes and nutritional/fitness tidbits, mine is a good place to start! I wanted to post this so people can know they can eat really well, nourish their bodies and feel energised and glowing. It's all up on sofitizzle.blogspot.com.…
Not so much a newbie - more so returning :D
Hi everyone! I logged on thus fabulous site a couple years back and felt great on it. Needless to say as I learnt my dietary habits, I lost the need to count, so faded away! However, finding myself having one too many teaspoons almond butter, I am back, to reach ultra leanness and meet cool people on the way!! :) So add me…
WeightWatchers spicy tomato and butternut squash soup
Aware this is a weight watchers recipe, HOWEVER I wanted to share with everyone (I'm not a member - my mum is and just made servings for over a week for lunches etc!) It is so delicious and whilst WW says '0' points I wouldn't automatically think 'oh wow no calories!', however I'd say this has very FEW calories, bearing in…
Getting over 'guilt'
Heya guys! Hope everyones weekend is going well. Was just curious if anyone else shared the guilt I sometimes feel when I eat food that you do not normally eat, even if you are under a cal goal? Today I fancied some desert so had some dried nuts and fruit and got a massive sugar rush, felt guilty and ill and proceeded to…
Good solid recipe for desertesque meal?
Hey folks and lovelies!! This weekend it is Fathers Day and as a pressie to my dad I have volunteered to make him a 3 course paleo style meal - as per his request!! :) So obviously the dinner part is easy but I'm stuck for ideas as to making the 'dessert' part nommy and also fairly paleo compliant! Can any of you lovely…
body fat vs actual weight...?
Hi all, basically I am a female fashion model trying to get in the best shape I can after the odd christmas pound or two! I weigh 133 pounds and I am 5ft 11, and I eat very healthily - small portions, fruit and veg, no junk, eating around 800-1000 calories a day and going to the gym and/or bikram yoga at least everyday if…
A vent I had to get out...!
Sorry if this seems a bit irrelevant guys but I am soo frustrated lol I had to come and vent xD So I'm in school, in the common room, and some girls (my friends) are chatting about healthiness, exercise etc. They're talkign about cycling. One of them goes "Oh, I don't want to cycle because I'll get bulky", another goes "as…
Training when sick
Currently I am super duper ill and in pain - fluey, upset tummy, generally very achey abd weak sore throat/cold etc. and miss working out :( I normally workout like 6 or 7 times a week and it sounds ocd-ish but this week cos ive been ill I fitted in 5 times and feel annoyed and bored and wanna exercise argh!! But atthe…
Would I gain if I upped cals??
Hi all, recently starting to get into weight training however I find that I am absolutely ravenous and am now eating waaaay more than before :S all healthy cals, but I cant get my head around eating more than 1200-1600 a day - now I someimes eat like 2100!!!! (exercise cals etc). I'm a tall girl, just at 6ft but can that…
What the heck...
So this week has not been my best diet or exercise week, but I am determined to get back on the horse and brush it off as a blip. I have had 2 days well over my deficit and those foods have not been good - blame the fam lol, yet somehow this morning I lost a pound and my jeans and pyjama bottoms feel looser?!? Obviously…
Starting to get extremely unhealthy relationship with food..
Urgh these past two months have been going so so well, looking fitter than ever loving my healthy lifestyle until these past two weeks...this week is the anniversary of my sisters death and this has really, really affected me and I have turned to food for comfort....some days I am fine, however the past three days I have…
I need some morale :'(
Having an awful start to the week. This weekend I splurged more than i should have and now i am still eating loads!!!! This week is the anniversary of ny sisters death and I havr so much school pressure both of which I know are compelling me to eat ad comfort :( I just need a kick up the butt through this hard week, I do…
In regards to eating more (good) fat....
....does it make you less likely to look lean and athletic? Just concerned as my aim is to lower bodyfat and look leaner. I have recently eaten more primal/paleo and feel amazing but will lowering my carbs and increasing my fat levels detriment my fat liss? I know its calories in calories out but i an sure macros must have…
Progress all down to lifting :)
Ever since I took up strength training and doing more HIIT i have gained weight on the scale yet....in the space of a month have lost 2.5 percent of body fat!!! I am so happy!!! My goal is to lose about 5 percent more by summer so i look super lean and toned. Very encpuraging, and i urge any weight lifting-phobes to…
Feel like a failure...bad fortnight :S
Urgh the past two weeks have been bad for my diet...exercise routine has been better than ever, but recently I am eating so much, 4 days in a row I have eaten around 200/2100 calories (I did still gym it which was a positive) because i am revising for my mock A levels and am so stressed and worried, plus my best friend has…
Higher fats diet?
Hi all, currently I'm trying to amp up my calorie intake by eating more good fats, like nuts and eggs and extra virgin olive oil etc. Obviously only adding a bit so I won't go over my calorie intake, just wondering if anybody had any success by encorporating more natural fats into their diet? The word 'fat' obviously…
'Day off' but still counting calories?
For example, if you were to eat exceptionally well 6 days a well - i.e. no processed foods, sticking exactly to a deficit etc, but on one day, going slightly above the MFP deficit (but still under a normal person's maintenance), and eating not so HEALTHY foods (but still keeping that not as on target deficit), is it still…
Do squats/lunges etc make your legs and behind 'bigger'?
Was just curious to know, as my aim is to make my butt SMALLER rather than bigger lol, a lot of people have advised against me squatting and doing lunges as apparently it'll bulk my bottom half more (I am an hourglass, so more emphasis is on my thighs and such, so aiming to thin them down), however others have said it…
Questionable diet given to me by my personal trainer...
Hi everyone, recently my PT put me on this diet, bearing in mind I exercise everyday, was just wondering if this is a little too extreme? I don't mind eating that amount, its just its SO bland - even the veg is restricted! Here is a sample of what I have to eat: DAY 1 Breakfast: 1/2 cup grapefruit, 1 cup cup coffee or tea…
Any other bikram addicts out there?
Was just wondering if anyone else out there LOVED doing bikram like I do! I feel amazing after - detoxed, exhausted, and like my muscles have worked hard! Incidentally going off to a class in about ten minutes, hehe :D
Feel guilty for eating :S
Hi everyone! Basically I'm trying my hardest to eat 'more' - it sounds crazy but having posted here its what I've been recommended to do, so I'm trying my best! Normally I feelmost comfortable at around 700-900 cals per day, working out 6-7 times a week intensely...I don't feel at all that sluggish and can manage fine, but…
Normal after effect of weight training?
Finally plucked up the courage to wander into the weights section......had an amazing personal training session, my first one, involving a fabulous mix of intense cardio with weight training, using my legs core and upper body. Came out feeling amazing, exhausted, really sore and really challenged, and was promised by my…
Does one day of bad eating affect the whole regime?
Hi all, I was just wondering if one day of overeating can overhaul your diet/mess up the metabolism etc. I felt really guilty today because I overate my calories, normally I'm exceptionally good at keeping it low but today I had my first personal training session which left me exhausted and above all FAMISHED - I normally…