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Ladies - Workout clothes?
I have recently joined a gym and I am currently working out in old trackies and oversized t-shirts, but feeling very 'muggy' whilst wearing those. However the clothing I seem to like (e.g. via Next or Sweaty Betty) is extortionately priced (e.g. £50 for a top!!), which I am reluctant to spend when I hope to be going down…
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"Healthier" Chinese Takeaway options
Hi all, Some friends and I are getting a chinese takeaway for a girls night next week. Can anyone recommend some 'healthier' or lower calorie/sodium typical options, so I can still enjoy the treat, without blowing my calories for the week? I like most dishes (chicken, beef, pork, etc) and am prefer mild to spicy! I also…
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Best Heart Rate Monitor?
Hi all, I would like to buy myself a heart rate monitor (either with a chest strap, or one of these stand-alone watch pieces) so that I can accurately log calories burnt. At the moment I rely on what the cardio machines tell me and find it hard to log calories from classes or strength training. I have heard grand things…
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NSV - (Female) weight lifting progress!
Well I started dabbling in lifting back in January, after hiring a personal trainer and seeing all the svelte (and still curvy, feminine looking) women on MFP who were lifting as well as doing cardio. In my first ever 'induction' session I did squats - 3 sets of 12 reps using a very light bar + 10kg... and thought I was…
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Favourite Smoothie Recipes?
Hello! I've been making smoothies with fruit, almond milk/fresh juice and rolled oats and having them for breakfast on days I know I won't get time to eat breakfast at work. Just thought I'd ask if anyone has a favourite smoothie recipe they'd like to share, as I'd like some more variety! Thanks :)
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Which Heart Rate Monitor?
Hello! I would like to invest in a HRM for e.g- spin/kick boxing classes and also for when I go out running. Knowing exactly how many calories I've burned is a big motivator for me to push myself in classes or run that extra half a mile! Any suggestions - which is the "best" heart rate monitor? Which one do you recommend I…
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Eating "Exercise" Calories?! Advice Please =]
Hello MFPals! ** My question: If I burn e.g 500 calories at the gym, should I leave these out of my daily calorie allowance as "extra" or should I eat those extra 500 calories?!! ** Some background: I am 5 ft 10, currently 188lb, goal of 164lbs.. popped that into the Fat2Fit BMR calculator…
