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sodium or salt equivalent what does this mean?
Hi what is the difference I have to manually enter a lot of foods as I am in the UK and occasionally on the labels there is sodium and then salt equivalent I enter the sodium but does anyone know what the difference is? I am just curious as I am well under on sodium on a daily basis. Any thoughts.
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What weight?????
I used to use my mums multigym but I never used to pay attention to what weight I was lifting just what had the right resistance I don't live that close anymore so I can't use her gym now but I do core strength training with homemade dumbbells about 3lbs each I am looking to purchase a pair of dumbells can't afford a set…
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VICTORIOUS VICTORY DAY CHALLENGE APR 25TH
Good morning all I got some wonderful news yesterday my doggy's heart meds are working and the vet is really pleased her heart rate was down from 190 to 110 a huge improvement her irregular heart beat has also improved and the vet thinks she will be with us for a bit longer (I really hope so) I am so happy at the moment I…
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Anyone waiting for mario kart wii
Its amazing a must have for the wii the worldwide competition is so cool we have just been playing against germans the french and some japanese its really tough but soooo much fun. So for all of you in the US region who are waiting for the release date it is well worth the wait and if anyone fancies a challenge feel free…
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victorious victory day challenge Apr 9th
Good morning everybody My computor broke so not been checking in for a few days. Trying to get my workouts back to normal now the kids are back in school although could only manage 20 mins on the elliptical yesterday so I felt like a failure (I had a lot on my mind and couldn't concentrate) The kids guinea pig was…
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Dance dance revolution
OK so there has been a lot of talk about this game recently and we bought ours for the wii last friday when it was released in the UK one big problem I am hooked I set out yesterday when my daughter was napping to play for an hour that turned into 2 and 1/2 hours and then I still didn't turn it off I played again when the…
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For all you wii fans
Mario kart wii is released next week in the UK and it is proving to be a sell out game most pre orders are gone Play have let a lot of people down (including me and 2 other friends). If you want is get it order before next week if you can or you may have to pay over the odds for it. They anticipate this to be a worldwide…
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I need a healthy low fat bread recipe
Hi Struggling to find a decent recipe for my bread maker that is low fat and uses wholemeal flour I don't like bread that is too sweet the closest I have found is french bread but it is white not wholemeal. Anyone know a recipe that they would like to share. Thx
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victorious victory day challenge Apr 1st
Good morning everybody happy april fools day to all. Well did my tae-bo dvd this morning boy that is hard I think it will take a couple of times before I get to grips with it though couldn't get my coordination quite right for some of the moves but still tried. Yesterday got totally hooked on DDR and when I checked I had…
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victorious victory day challenge mar 31st
well taking a min boys are out playing on their bikes I am drinking camomile tea I need it they are doing my head in. (why do I agree to these things the 7 yr old that I am looking after is not very well behaved and has the manners of a pig which has a bad effect on my little boy so I end up with 2 argumentative little…
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Wii jackets are free from nintendo
Just thought I would share for those that don't know if you purchased your wii before they began including the wii jackets if you go to nintendos website you can order them and the best part is they are free you just need your wii's serial number this is on the base of the wii console. These jackets are cushioned to…
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Victorious victoria day challenge - mar 25th
Good morning everybody old and new hope everybody has an amazing funfilled day. Today was elliptical managed 30 mins on a lower setting than usual after taking last week off because this chest infection it has really killed me I really struggled to get to 30 mins didn't think it wise to push too hard still having the…
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easter fitness challenge - Mar 20
Last day for my son in school and he was in the easter bonnet parade this morning and he won I am soooo pleased and I know he will be too (we used last years bonnet we spent ages last year making it it was a bowler hat with a rabbit sat on its hind legs made from wire and papier mache we made dangly carrots with loads of…
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easter fitness challenge - Mar 19
Well its wednesday and we are sooo close to the end of this challenge any ideas what next I don't know about everybody else but I really find it good to be accountable to you guys and it is nice to know that we all experience similar things. Resting today still feeling rotten went for a walk it is quite warm today did some…
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easter fitness challenge - Mar 18
Good morning all Didn't get up early as planned going to scrap the intensive workout today got a chest infection so going to stick to walking for a few days the Doc says leave it at least 2 to 3 days after I feel better before I use the elliptical as it could prolong the infection if I do too much too soon I am actually…
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Question for stay at home parents?
Not really to do with weight loss I love working out and I love the fact that my soon to be three yr old walks with me and chats along the way (we walk 1 1/2 hours a day usually) she never complains but I feel like I am letting her down she supports me and I would like to give her something back in return, she starts pre…
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easter fitness challenge - Mar 14
Good morning all (woohoo its friday) Supposed to do core strength training 45 mins to day but I am going to give it a miss had to carry my daughter to school yesterday as her boots rubbed her ankle and made it bleed and with not enough time to go home and get the car I just muddled through and carried her and pushed the…
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Easter fitness challenge - Mar 13
Good morning all Its Thurs nearly the weekend it is nearly lunch time here and I have just finished my chores that includes a 1hr hike my new jump rope and jogging up and down the stairs again 2 mins jump rope moderate to fast and 3 mins jogging up and down the stairs. today I added and extra 5 mins to make this 35 mins…
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calories in homemade bread
Hi I have just bought a breadmaker and I want to work out the calories per slice I have seen questions like this before is there a website that I can key in the ingredients used to find out the calories per loaf/slice. Thanks
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any one got an extra special recipe for anniversary dinner
Hi If any one has an extra special recipe that I could cook for my husband and myself as it is our 4th wedding anniversary on thurs. I am doing soooo well with my diet I don't want to ruin it I will be working out so I could get away with about 800 cals but dessert will be apple crumble (cooking apples stewed with a…
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Daily fat allowance
I always am way under on my fat allowance slightly over on protein and just under on carbs usually have about 200 cals left over also (it do eat most of my exercise cals so about 1600 to 1800 per day so no issue with starvation) Today is probably a high day on fat because we are having german sausages for hot dogs tonight…
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Easter fitness challenge - Mar 06
Good morning all I have just got back from my walk and just finished sorting out a load of washing thought I would check in early today trying to get my thoughts right to go upstairs and use my elliptical. I will do it just trying to get in the mood had a bad nites sleep and feel quite tired at the mo I think I will go on…
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Easter fitness challenge - Mar 05
Good morning all Core fitness dvd 45 mins this morning. Went for a walk 1 hr with dogs etc. Got to collect my son from school another 30 mins walk in a bit. My son is having a friend over for dinner I am trying to drink a couple of mugs of camomile tea this afternoon I always need it when my son has friends round is it me…
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Easter fitness challenge - Mar 03
Good morning all How is everyone doing with their challenge not long till easter now 3 weeks yesterday. Core fitness dvd 45 mins this morning. Walk for 1 hr done this morn. Cut the grass and tidied the garden up took 1hr or so this will make up for my 30 mins walk to school this afternoon my son is going to a friends to…
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wii fit
I have just been watching the trailers for the new wii fit game with balance board the only way I can say this is BRING ON 25TH APRIL (release date in europe) I have just put in my pre order can't wait to get hold of this game who'd have thought yoga and step via a games console. I am thinking this is going to be just as…
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EGGS
I always use free range eggs because we watched a program about battery hens and it totally appalled me that I will never eat eggs that don't come from barn or free range hens. However we have a local farm that sells lovely eggs that taste yummy but they are big when I log eggs it has 1 large what would you class as a…
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Finally the scales changed...... for the better
Hi all I just had to shout from the roof tops I have lost 4lbs. This is the first I have lost in 4 weeks I know weight isn't everything but it sure feels good. I thinks (pretty sure) that my body was in starvation mode before coz I defo wasn't eating enough so I put my faith in the advice on this site and upped my cals…
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EASTER FITNESS CHALLENGE - FEB 22
ITS FRIDAY WOOHOO DVD core fitness training 25 mins done. Walk 1 hr with dogs done. Walk 30mins to school will do (even though it looks like rain) I have stuck to my diet and exercise all week 1 or to little nibble not logged but I allow for that by keeping 200 cals free. I have a really good reason to stick with this, my…
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EASTER FITNESS CHALLENGE - FEB 19
Good morning all Went for a walk for 1 hr with the dogs followed by a bit a housework and 35 min interval training on the elliptical is it just me or is interval training sooo much harder than just maintaining a regular pace. Tuesday is cupcake day me and my daughter are just about to bake cupcakes for dessert 2nite and…
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EASTER FITNESS CHALLENGE - FEB 19
Good morning all Went for a walk for 1 hr with the dogs followed by a bit a housework and 35 min interval training on the elliptical is it just me or is interval training sooo much harder than just maintaining a regular pace. Tuesday is cupcake day me and my daughter are just about to bake cupcakes for dessert 2nite and…
