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Does juicing fruit alter the sugar content?? SW Smoothie Question
So I like to blitz some fruit up for a smoothie and I just started Slimming World. I was told that you can eat raw fruit but you can't juice it as the way it breaks down the fruit it creates more of a sugar content. This sounds a bit odd to me. Can anyone clear this up? Many Thanks B)
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Low Carb desserts I can make with Protein Powder?
Hi All I'm looking for some simple and easy desserts/snacks I can make using my protein powders. I am low carb at the mo. Thanks :)
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Low Carb tinned soups (UK)
Hi i am in the process of moving house and have packed up a lot of kitchenware so at the moment i'm having tinned soups for lunch (with it being cold and rainy here in the UK). I was jut wondering if anyone knew which were the best brands/flavours for low carb? I know the best option is to make your own but i'm not able to…
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Starving after a work out
It has been about 2 years since I was busying my gut in the gym. Due to circumstances I had to quit and move but now it's time I want to start exercising. As I am two and a half stone heavier running isn't a great option so at the moment I've been walking 3 miles everyday which takes about 55 mins (and getting quicker…
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Walk 20000 steps a day with treadmill or stepper
I recently went away and was clocking up 20 thousand steps a day on my UP this was about 3 days worth of 20 thousand steps I found I had lost 4lbs from this while eating semi healthy. This is amazing weight loss. At the moment I am over weight and struggle to run as the pressure it puts on my knees as I get pain. I am also…
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Crudite Ideas for Lunches
Hi All I'm looking for some crudite ideas for my lunch. At the moment I am trying to eat clean and low FODMAP and have Cucumber and Carrot but am looking to add to it.. It needs to be raw and quick and easy to prepare. I've established i don't like raw Baby Corn (sadly). I can't eat pepper as it gives me indigestion and I…
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Metabolism Boosters?
I have a really slow metabolism (doctor has confirmed this). I was wondering which foods were great metabolism boosters?
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Grapefruit! Any experts on them??
So I've been following this diet plan that eats a lot of grapefruit.. when i googled this i found an article that said that grapefruit is great for breaking down fat. But with this diet plan I don't have to eat grapefruit all the time.. it just seems to be in the morning with a boiled egg or with/after an evening meal but…
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What's the best way to train for a 10k race
OH only does weights and little cardio and has been roped into a 10k race in October (plenty of time).. What's everyone's tips for training for this.. I have run lots in my life and said I would train with him but not sure how to start him off? Any advice would be greatly received thanks!
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Genesis diet (2 day a week diet)
Has anyone tried the genesis diet http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/woman/health/health/4523319/Lose-weight-by-dieting-for-two-days-a-week.html A guy at work is doing it and has lost 4lbs in one week..
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Harcombe Diet Meal Ideas??
About to start eating along the lines of Harcombe diet as it appears to be eating clean.. My diet will mostly consist of things like porridge (with water) or variety of different egg ideas.. Lunch would be fish or chicken salad and dinner would be meat, chicken or fish with brown rice (or rice pasta) and veg or salad with…
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Your Olympic Body Match
This is great fun! Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/2012/ and select your athletic body match! I turned out to match Rosa Tenorio Silva a weightlifter! Good times!!! Who do you match??
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NROLFW stage 1
I'm starting NROLFW stage 1 on Monday.. I have 6 weeks til my birthday so using that as a guide.. Anyone else just started or finished stage 1? Any advice or tips?
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Rest days.. Advice please..What do u do?
I was attacking the gym full throttle going most Monday's and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.. Saturday and Sunday were my rest days as I was more likely to not be able to make it to the gym. I now do body Pump on a Saturday too so only Sunday is my rest day.. My plan to fight as much as this flab as…
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When would it be ok for ur gym to close for the day
After reading one of my MFPs comments about her gym closing for the day as the Olympic torch came to town it got me wondering.. When would it be OK, in your opinion for ur gym to close I.e (for me) I would be happy for my gym to close for the day if nuclear war was declared on my town.. Any other time would be unacceptable…
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HRMs with Pulse Sensor - Your experiences/help needed
I'm currently not able to buy the Polar HRM i wanted to in the interim i have got a cheapy £5 one off ebay which another MFP pal has brought and swears by but it gives me crazy readings.. Yesterday for example i decided to do a 2 min run in between each set of weights so i took my heart rate after each set. After one 2 min…
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How/When/Why did we get this big??
How do i start this.. I wonder if people who are overweight are happy.. i mean do they think oh well i'm overweight if i enjoy what i enjoy? or does it not even cross their mind that they are overweight.. Most people on MFP are here for the same reason.. we want to be healthy.. and lose weight.. but when i see adverts with…
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Wine.. a Taboo subject..
So i think i drink too much so i tried to go a month without drinking and i lasted a week.. and then instead of drinking most nights i just had 1-2 glasses friday and saturday nights.. but i still think i drink too much but even thou i cut down i still didn't lose anything.. I know people who have cut booze out and lost…
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Calling UK MFPs who eat clean
Hi guys i'm looking for some buddies to help with food (and motivation) to eat clean.. I would look to eat clean 75-80% of the time and would love other like minded peeps as pals. I only specified UK as i find it hard to chat to US we seem to be at opposite sides of the day :ohwell: but feel free to add me if you wish..…
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Can i reach my goal..
My goal is this.. but in reality i feel like this.. Will i ever reach my goal.. :ohwell:
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Let me see your Tatts!!!
So many of you have pics where you can just see a little bit of your tattoo's.. i wanna seem them all and any stories behind them.. Here are mine.. My rose band tattoo my first one! My Tiger which i kept from a temporary tattoo kit i had when i was 14 as i knew i wanted it for real and above the Chinese symbol for tiger as…
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Motivational/Funny Pics
Does anyone have any funny motivational pictures like the one below? These crack me up
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Could i make my Porridge with my Protein Shake?
I usually work out first thing, come home and have breakfast.. If i'm now factoring a protein shake after my work out/before my breakfast it turns into quite a big meal.. I was wondering.. I know your not supposed to heat up protein but what if i mixed my shake then used that mixture with my dry porridge? I have banana…
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Protein Shakes for Weight Gain Advice please
My Husband is 'just' within his healthy BMI he has been under weight for years. With my help ( :laugh: ) he's now pursing a healthy life style and looking to do weights and put on weight. He was looking at some protein shakes on MyProtein.com but is unsure of which to start with.. I'm starting on the Impact Whey Isolate…
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Protein Shake Advice - When do i take it?
I've just started taking Impact Whey Isolate to get more protein into my diet to build lean muscle.. I'm just wondering when i should take my shake.. Should i have more then one a day? I tend to exercise first thing in the morning unless i'm on an early shift then i exercise at tea time (and have tea after).. I exercise…
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How can i learn to love squats & lunges?
I hate them and always feel like i'm doing them wrong.. My body just doesn't do either comfortably! a PT has helped me get the technic right but i still hate them.. How can i learn to love them?
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Brown Rice Cereal??
I've been suggested to eat Brown rice cereal but i'm having a hard time finding any.. there are some in the super market free from aisles but they just specify they are gluten free not brown rice.. Does anyone know any UK based brands or shops that stock this? Also Pasta suggestions would be great too..
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How do i make myself feel better about me??
Hi all I'm in a bit of a blue funk at the mo.. not sure what to do to bring myself out of it. A friend suggested going clothes shopping but that would only depress me.. I need to do something that makes me feel special or beautiful but i can't think what. Just something to make me feel a whole lot better about myself..…
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Oops I did it again - semi rant..
What normal person scoffs 4 packets of crisp before leaving the kitchen, being described as "grabbing the door frame trying to breathe" then returns to the sofa to watch Spring Watch like nothing's happened.. I wish I could be sick right now.. I sometimes wish I would eat enough to make myself sick.. I would have probably…
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Tesco Grocerie delivery/online discount codes
Does anyone have any valid Tesco discount codes for online/delivery shops? I am not a first time buyer so can't use the £10 off and am not spending enough to warrant the Ocado £15 off when you spend £75 but have that code if anyone wants it???
