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Confused about nutrients
I'm confused. IIYFM says I should have 160g of protein a day and I'm trying to work out how to achieve that. So - If a 100g tin of tuna has 26g or so of protein and 6g of fat with very little else (apart from micro nutrients)- does that mean the rest (about 68g) is water? And does that assumption hold for other foods? Does…
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Workout clothes for bigger women - successes and failures!
I wear a 22/24 and go to the gym about three/four times a week. That means that, over the years, I've got through a fair few sets of gym gear. And struggled a LOT to find stuff that fits and isn't a cheap top from Evans that doesn't stand the test of time (not that their T-shirts are sold for the gym but you know what I…
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Lost 5% body fat!
Yay - my trainer measures this every so often - and since Jan 2nd I've lost 5% body fat and just over 4% body weight - water % much the same so I'm hoping that means I've gained some muscle along the way! I'm really pleased as I've achieved this alongside a knee and a shoulder injury - and, I have to say, by upping my…
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NSV - mini ones!
I go to the gym, and am fortunate enough to have a trainer. But I've been injured (knee and shoulder) and it makes life very frustrating - and I know I've lost fitness over the last two months. However, yesterday I ran at 12k. Only for thirty seconds, twice, amongst the rest of my treadmill session - but I have never…
