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Eating quickly/slowly?
This may seem like an odd question, but i always heard 'eating quick makes you fat'. Now i'm sure there's no real truth to it, but it got me wondering if eating slowly actually is beneficial for you? It stands to reason that it helps with digestion perhaps? These days i force myself to eat slowly simply because i want to…
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Elliptical vs Cross trainers?
I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to exercise but i have been trying with dvd's and such and pleased with my progress so far, but I want to do that bit more (without having to go to an actual gym with actual people who may actually see me lol)... So i've been thinking about spending my Christmas gift money on home…
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Looking For Motivational & Supportive Friends
Helloo! Disaster happened and I had a burst pipe/flood which wrecked my kitchen and therefore it's currently being ripped out, treated and replaced. The time spent on that paired with my 'busy month' in work has left me with such little time and energy to exercise, plan my meals and fit in the time (and kitchen equipment)…
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High protein & low carb meals?
Hello all you lovely foodie people! I enjoy cooking but have got terrible habbits when it comes to carbs, all my meals revolve them and i really need to lower it to a healthier limit. I've also discovered i'm really lacking in my protein levels too. So i'm looking for some delicious high protein low carb recipies please!…
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Joint pain advice pelase
Hi Guys, I was doing side lunges as part of my daily exercises on Sunday and my knee made a kinda crunching sound, i finished and thought nothing of it until the next day when i was aching a little so skipped my exercise to let it heal. Daily since then it has got progressively worse, it hurts a little with pressure or…
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Not eating enough!
Well after much advice from you lovely forumers, i decided to up my daily cals from the much debated (and flamed) 1200 limit as my weight loss had slowed. My new problem is i now feel like i'm eating too much! I was satisfied with the sensible meals i was eating at that range and i just don't feel like eating more & I…
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Desk job girl, weight loss slowed. Advice please?
Good morning guys! This turned out more of an essay than originally thought, but here goes... By my own admittance I’m not entirely clued up on what’s best for me, so I’m looking for advice, opinions and weight loss suggestions please. My life story for background info: • 5ft6 - 193lbs - 24 y/o • Wake up at 6am, get the…
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Leg exercises & advice?
So i'll be totally honest here, my legs are the biggest part of me and always have been. I've inherited what my dad always called 'thunder thighs'. I always covered them up and resigned to the fact that they were big and there was no point even trying. Recently i decided enough was enough and attempted to do various…
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(not so) New to MFP
Hi All! I joined MFP a long time ago and used it un-socially on and off since. When on i've had moderate success but while off i go right back to square one! This time around, i've decided what i need to keep me going is some inspiration, advice and friends who want the same as me! I am determined to fit in healthy eating…
