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Pulse article: Why GPs should prescribe a low-carb diet for type 2 diabetes
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/clinical/more-clinical-areas/diabetes/why-gps-should-prescribe-a-low-carb-diet-for-type-2-diabetes/20034873.article#.WXj2oYt7lGY.twitter
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Blood test results
Can someone explain to me how to interpret these? I've had these done as a routine age check on the NHS and have the full listing. I have an appointment to discuss the results with a nurse next week, but the listing is suggesting I start a low fat diet, so I'm expecting her to suggest this as well. I've been LCHF for…
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Health check
I've been LCHF for around 12 weeks now and have lost 16lb, so have achieved my weight loss target. (Yay me!) I've got a routine, age related, health check due and will be having a blood test this week. I've no idea what they will be checking but have seen people suggest that the HDL/LDL might be higher as a result of…
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Women's knickers for sports
I need some decent, comfy knickers for the gym: plain, no lace etc. I tried some M&S "flexfit" ones but the gusset is just not wide enough and it was really uncomfortable on the spin bike! Does anyone have any recs? I exercise a lot so need something comfy and practical: I don't mind paying more for quality that has a…
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Tom Kerridge Dopamine Diet book
I borrowed this from the library today. The "dopamine" tag is a bit of a diversion: it's basically low-carb, but still, some of the recipes look interesting. Has anyone else tried any from the book?
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Newbie exercise question
I only started low carbing on Monday, but did an cardio class (Spin) today. It wasn't too bad at first, but then I hit a bit of a wall after 30 minutes and my energy levels seemed to drop a lot faster than it normally would. It was still manageable and I guess not unexpected. I was planning a 5K Park Run tomorrow, and am…
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The Truth ABout Calories: BBC
Did anyone else watch this last night? What a load of twaddle! They spent a load of time and money trying to "prove" that calories weren't accurate on packaging. Does anyone (apart from the presenter) really think this is an exact figure? That is why they say "typical" values. They also had a lot of fun burning stuff with…
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Garmin Connect Disable
Hi, Does anyone know how to disable the auto update between Garmin and MFP? I figure it must be on the Garmin Connect website, but can't find it. Thanks.
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Approaching Maintenance: Musings
Over the past 18 months I have lost more weight than I ever dreamed possible, feel great, and fit comfortably into a (UK) size 12 (US 8). Long term, I'd be happy for my weight to fluctuate a few pounds around the 144lb target. My current TDEE based on my weight + height + exercise levels is 1824. I've been successfully…
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Resistance newbie to weights
I'm off for a gym induction today and would really like to do some free weights, not machines, with a view to lifting heavier, having read some articles about it. Is it ok to just start on free weights, as a newbie, or should I start on machines first, just to get used to it? I think I know the answer (i.e. just do it!),…
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MFP logging and exercise accounting stuff
I've had a bit of a rethink as to how I manage my calorie allowance on MFP. My goal has just been recalculated, with a target of half a pound per week to lose., and my daily allowance has gone up a bit. The way that exercise is taken into account, on a daily basis, isn't how I want to balance it out though: I'd prefer to…
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Kettle Bells
My normal class is cancelled this week, so I've signed up for a kettle bell taster at my gym. It's only half an hour: it can't be that bad, can it?
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"Borrowing" a Garmin Forerunner 100
MI bought my OH one of these last year, but he only rarely uses it. I don't currently use a HRM for my gym classes, and fancied checking out my levels. Would it be ok for me to borrow it, or would it screw up his settings? Edited to add: I know the obvious thing is to ask him, but he hasn't really got a clue how it works.…
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Clothes and Psychology
I have dropped two dress sizes (20+ down to 16) in the past four months, and am feeling very positive about getting down to my target (14) in the next six months. I recently bought some new jeans as my old ones were just way too baggy (yay!). Some of them were quite new, and I now have several pairs stacked and ready for…
