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5:2 while exclusively breastfeeding?
Hi! Has anyone gone and started 5:2 while exclusively breastfeeding? Do you keep your fast day calories higher? Or still at 500? Any advice? Baby 5.5 months now and still exclusively breastfed. Thank you!
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Simple HRM/Cal burn monitor?
Anyone with recommendations? Preferably on the budget side as not really the cash for one!!! But aside from my running I'd like to know how much I actually burn doing my circuits/weights/other cardio. Doesn't need to be fancy so long it can measure my heart rate and estimate cal burn.
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Home-made Protein Bar recipe WANTED
Hi guys, Looking for a good protein bar recipe that you guys have tried, tested and found to be great! Want to try out something different from what I normally do. Thank you :)
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Marathon Runners - I have questions!!
So, I swore to myself that 10k will be my limit with races. And then the scary thought of 'What IF I ran in the Dublin Marathon in October?' popped into my head... 1- anyone know of good training plans online? I currently do 3/5/10k races 2- what time should I expect to run one in? There is no qualifying time needed, and…
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Last minute 10k race tips???
This Sunday I'm running my first 10k race... (did one last year but that was for charity, too many people who walked it so couldn't run til 6k marker... doesn't count!) So far this year, did a 2 mile and a 5k. So - any last minute tips??? Starting to get nervous a little! :ohwell:
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QUICK!!! FREE running music!?
I've got an app that has running music free - but I'm now wondering what if connection fails!??!? Anyone have links to good running music to download for free? Ideally something I recognise (ie not house/trance/tech) Last minute me again... race start is in 11 hours!!!! AAaaaarrrrghhhhhh lol :noway:
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Insanity Question
I really want to do the Insanity Programme - but I've a question about it before I start. I try and run at least 3/week, I've entered a few 10k races and I'm not sure if doing Insanity on top of that is going to work? Is anyone doing Insanity AND other workouts on top of that? How do you find it? Is it too much? Should I…
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a whine and a moan...
I can't seem to get my head back in the game :frown: really ought to get back to logging religiously but so much happening I find it really hard. Been away for 2 days, which isn't helping either, but now I've a sick, vomiting, feverish 2 year old on my hands, my 8 year old was sick last night. Just hoping the 1 and 4 year…
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found a fun portion size quiz :)
So... how'd you do? I'm of the Easily Amused Brigade, though this is certainly something to think about besides the quiz fun! http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/index.htm
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tracking fat vs sat fat
Is there anyone on here who tracks only saturated fat instead of plain 'fat' in their diary? I'm thinking fat does not = fat. Is it worth throwing a different thing out and tracking both 'fat' and 'sat fat'? Or is it not worth it (seeing how unreliable the DB can be with entries)
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low carb, low fat, high protein - vegetarian!
So... I'm trying to lower my carbs and up my protein (115g now) This means I need to try and up my protein a bit more. So, please could anyone direct me towards high protein veggie foods? I do eat a lot of beans, nuts, seeds, vegetables (love sprouts and cabbage this time of year, squashes etc) throw some quorn in the mix,…
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Ireland/UK - where to buy Seitan?
Just as it says in the title? I'm in Ireland, any idea where to buy Seitan? I tried two local health food stores and an Asian store and got blank looks each time... Help!
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Calling all Vegetarians :D
Hi guys!! I've been a veggie for over half my life now (also bringing my 4 kids up veggie) and am quite good in the kitchen, but I'm hunting for new recipes. Ya know, something different to get me out of my rut so to speak! High protein, low fat, don't mind the carb bit so much... and tasty! So, please either link to or…
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I need support after falling off the wagon! (pics)
Okay, I'm doing this here because then it's finally out there and I need all the help/support I can get. And putting it here hopefully will work as a reminder of what I have done so far and to keep going... So... this first pic is me before losing weight (and no, I don't know how much I weighed that day, and admittedly,…
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10 minute trainer?
Has anyone used that and how did you find it?
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2 NSVs in one long weekend!!!
I just have to squeal a bit because I'm quite happy. 1: I bought a new sports bra, thinking I'm still size 40D... turns out I'm now 36D!!!!! 2: Finished my first race. I jogged 10k in 1 hr 18 minutes :) Yay!
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10 times to the gym...
I don't have gym membership but just got a really good deal on a 10 gym pass card, basically I can go to the gym 10 times and use the gym, classes and pool. Since I only have those 10 times, what would you suggest I do? cardio warm up (eliptical or similar?) and then strength training? Does strength training make sense if…
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May the 4th be with you
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Anyone done Chi Running?
If you have, please give me some feedback? Looked up a few things and am wondering will it help me run longer/better/faster in the end? Thanks!
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experienced runners, please help :)
Hi, I know there are a gazillion running threads already but I don't want to high-jack them. So... Coming Thursday 26th I'm doing my first ever 5k run. The problems: I haven't been able to run at all in the last two weeks. I have a horror cough right now. Did go out for a run tonight though, and did about 2.6km in 17-ish…
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bit of a rant.
I just really need to get this off my chest. Okay, maybe I'm going to rub up a few people on here now but I cannot for the life of me understand why on Earth people feel they can't get protein in a vegetarian diet without adding protein shakes. WTH is wrong with eating tofu, lentils, beans, (possibly eggs if you do), oats…
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get to know other mfp-ers (game)
Haven't seen this one here yet. Basically, you answer the question of the person above you. You state something about yourself/what you're doing and you ask a question for the next person to answer. ^ *nothing to answer....* < I'm vegetarian v what's your pet peeve?
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Any Diabetics around? HELP please!!
Can you tell me if this is ok for diabetic meal: some spuds, lots of cauliflower, green beans, kidney beans, carrots, low fat cream, low fat milk, spices and feta cheese? Friend coming over today who's diabetic and I've no idea if the above is ok???
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tips for running with stroller/buggy?
hi, did a long walk with kids in double buggy (I've a phil & teds) and jogged a few times during the walk - found tho that my shoulders got really tense and sore while running with it. Any tips for that? Cheers!
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Hi!
So... how are you all? I've 4 little monkeys, born in '04, '08, '09 & '11. 2 boys and 2 girls and am at home full time. Thought it'd be nice to introduce ourselves this way? What do your kids like doing?
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over 2000 cals/day for me? fat2fit calculators...
Hi, I read a good few threads on here and found one (which I've now lost!) that mentioned the fat2fit site has good calculators. So, off I went on my merry way there and did calculate my current body fat percentage (which, shockingly is at 47.8%!) and then went off to find out my BMR and how many calories they're telling…
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I want my body back!
Hi there :) Been lurking here for a while and thought it's maybe time to introduce myself... I'm 34 and I live in Ireland with my hubby and our 4 kids. My kids are 8 (girl), 3 (boy), 2 (girl) and 5 months (my homebirth boy) and apart from breastfeeding the little one exclusively still, I'm very much in a mind to get my…
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Strength/Weight training outside gym?
Hiya, I've neither time nor money at the moment to join a gym. Most of my exercise is done late-ish in evening after kids are in bed (after 8pm!) or walking a lot with the kids. So, what can I do to do some strength training? I do mostly cardio (running, walking, zumba) with pilates thrown in once a week. Suggestions?
