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What's the most disgusting looking food do you like?
I love my lentil and bacon soup but must admit it looks like something that my children have produced in their nappies.
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An almost embarrassing NSV
I've had a pair of jeans that I've never got into (even when I was the size on the label) and thought I'd try them on today. I felt great as they went on perfectly and could do the buttons/zip up without any difficulty. At this point I felt great especially as they are a really nice pair and I've been living in jogging…
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Tesco burgers!!
Following the recent news that Tesco beef burgers have be found to be found to contain horse meat does anyone know the nutritional information for equine burgers!!
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Telling people or not.
I have made the decision not to tell anyone except from my sister and my husband ( who is also trying to lose weight) that I am trying to lose weight. Maybe I'm just worried about failing or I'm just waiting to see if people notice. Also I have had friends in the past who have tried to sabotage my weight loss. I think as I…
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Fantastic cookbook
I was looking in my local book store and saw a book called 'THE INTOLERANT GOURMET' - I had a quick look at the ideas and though wow this looks like a gluten free cook book but it also seems to have some recipes that are egg, soya and dairy free. I had a look at the blurb and in fact all the recipes are egg, soya and diary…
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No I'm not pregnant!!
Today I went to pick up my daughter up from Nursery and they asked me if I'm expecting again. I've lost almost 3 stone and was hoping that these sort of comments would stop. I feel like hiding in my baggiest clothes and not leaving the house. I wont and will keep on going it just seems I've worked so hard and still get…
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Blood test
Although my son is not showing any of the typical GI symptoms of coeliac he has been getting recurring headaches and sore throats. Luckily I have a very good GP and when I took him down for the sore throat they have agreed to run the blood test for coeliacs among other things. We are hoping is is not and know that his…
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Horrid person at the gym
I've only just started at the gym - been going about 6 weeks now and love it. I was very unfit when I started so slowly building up what I do. Well today was the first time I managed to run 4 mins without stopping which is a fantastic goal especially as i ended up with shin splints a few week in and had to start slowly.…
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weird feeling.....
I know that I have lost weight from what the scales and my clothes are showing. People have started noticing and commenting but today was the first time I felt like i had lost weight. I had this strange feeling of lightness - no longer was I felling like I'm carrying a dead weight and my step had a spring in it. I know I…
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10 weeks in
Today is my 70th day or ten weeks since I signed up. In that time I have come so far: I have lost 27 lbs and my lowest weight for almost 3 years - 1/4 of the way for my weight loss. I aiming to lose another 25 by Christmas. I started off with the aim of losing 100 lbs in 100 weeks but lost the first 25lb much quicker. My…
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Talking to yourself while running and other weird habits
I've just started C25K and i noticed last night that I talk to myself when I'm running - especially on the intervals when its getting tough.. I have my headphones on and realised that i must look quite crazy. At point i was almost shouting at myself and then hadfto look round to make sure no-one could hear me. Does anyone…
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When to use protein
I've finally trackes done some vegan and gluten free protein but would like some advice when to use it. I train at the gym 3 days of the week and then do C25k on another 2 days. Once of the reasons I got it that my calorie burn from exercise can be over 700 some days. I'm probably going to add it to a smoothie but should I…
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what's the deal with smoothies? Help
I have drunk shop bought smoothies in the past and after seeing so many people drinking them on here I am thinking of making my own. I've been stuck eating the same breakfast everyday and was thinking of having a smoothie instead. I'm a very restricted diet and I was thinking of using almond milk which is now available in…
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ewwww - you will never want take away again...
Watch through the slide show at the bottom of the article if the story is not enough to put you off eating out. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/15/squid-sperm_n_1599591.html
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I must be mad?
I did my first day of C25k yesterday. I treated myself to a new pair of running shoes and a good sports bra. I weigh 227 lbs so quite a big girl and quite unfit so took my son with me who runs for his school. Well I had a few problems with the app working and my hrm but I managed it. At first i could not jog even ten…
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A wonderful NSV
My eldest son is 12 and has autism. He does not like to give hugs that often but today he gave me a large hug and then said " Mum I like it that you have lost weight as it makes it easier for me to hug you." Having a hug from him was amazing but the fact that he had noticed I've lost weight and said in such a way has not…
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orgran cake mix.
Its my daughters birthday next week and is on a dairy free diet. As hubby and I are both gluten free ( I have coeliacs) i have decided to try and make her a gluten free diary free cake. As I cant have eggs or soya either I have ordered orgran chocolate cake mix ( she loves her chocolate cake) and was wondering if anyone…
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bare feet?
I'm not one for wearing shoes and work out at home. I do use my trainers for the crosstrainer/treadmill but making a start on some exercise DVDs. Can I do most of these in bare feet - I know it seems a silly question but most of them say sensible footwear. the only one that worries me is the kettle bells as I know I'll…
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Small mental NSV
Normally my exercise is the school/nursery run - I live in Yorkshire so its all up and down hills. Today is one of the days I have have no nursery or school run but I have got to go to town. Normally I would catch the bus which is about a five minute walk from my house but today I want to get some walking in so have…
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Used Coeliac as an excuse.
The last few years my coeliac has got worse and I been quite ill. I have become so sensitive that even food that is safe but made in the same factory can make me ill. I have never in the last 20 years eaten anything that i know has gluten in and only eat stuff that should be clear - although if it said gluten free but made…
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Has anyone worn their HRM ....
for swimming? I have a Polar ft4 and going swimming tomorrow with the kids but not sure about wearing it. I spend most the time in the baby pool and maybe about 15 minutes real swimming so would like to see what I do burn but worried about wearing it in the pool. PS how many of you were thinking other things?
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Eating after an attack
Unfortunately I got glutenated this weekend - cross contamination i think as i check everything and only cook at home. TBH I'm quite upset as we are so careful as I hate being so ill. I know that after an attack I tend to be starving for a few days and especially crave protein and high fat foods. I did give into this…
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Dummies for ....exercise DVDs
Has anyone used the Dummies exercise DVD's. I know we don't get the full range in the UK but the few that we do have good ratings. I have bought a couple as I'm so unfit but was wondering if anyone else has used them?
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Very unfit needing advice
At the moment I am very unfit but am slowly changing things. At the moment I'm walking about 30 minutes a day minimum and half of it it uphill( you got to go down again). i have treadmill which I'm going to use at the weekends if i don't walk outside. I'm looking for idea on videos ( something simple) or a simple exercise…
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looking for other wanting to loose 60lb+ uk
Hi I'm Fiona and I started on Sunday. I'm looking to loose the minimum of 70lb and hopefully a bit more. I looking for friends who have similar goals but i am happy to add anyone for added support. At the moment I'm just keeping a tab on the calories and making sure I walk everyday - hopefully will start doing more as the…