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Egg and Grapefruit diet week 2
Hi Everyone im into the second week of the egg and grapefruit diet and i feel pretty good :o ) my diary is open for anyone who wants to see what iv been eating the last 7 days. im just repeating it again this week. I dont have scales so i cant tell you what iv lost in weight but i certainly have slimmed. my trousers are…
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gym advice please
So i had my induction at my local gym on saturday and the guy was asking all sorts of questions and turns out that my body builds muscle quickly but doesnt burn fat at the same speed so i end up bulking up, so he recommended that i focus more on resistant training and only do slight cardio as a warm up and a cool down.…
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Why do i do this to myself?!?!
i feel like im on a roundabout. it was only a week ago i was praising my efforts at eating well and feeling better about myself and today ive gone and totally distroyed it all and i could easily keep going. i dont know why but im STARVING today. i also have no intention get any exercise done, i just dont feel like it and…
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am i just making excuses?
ive been on weight watchers for over 10 weeks now and ive been on mfp for 2 years and finally i am following a plan which i think is working for me. i am eating according to the weight watchers plan and ive started to take up jogging and honestly i feel my clothes are getting looser.... then why does my boyfriend say that…
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Weight Watchers
Hi, is anyone on here doing Pro Points as well as MFP? calorie counting wasnt doing much for me on its own so i joined WW a few months ago and at first the weight loss was pretty noticibly and i had more energy and clothes fitted better, but now i seem to have hit a standstill... im a member online and used to be able to…
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bottom heavy girls
Hello i was wondering if anyone can give me some tips on how to lose the fat on my legs, *kitten* and hips. I used to see a Personal trainer but he was so much into strength training that even though my arms and stomach slimmed, my thighs actually got bigger which was annoying. I read somewhere about my body shape being…
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P90X for beginners
Hello, I want to start p90x and wondered if anyone had any tips for beginners? Do I need to invest the whole shakeology programme and stock up on whey protein? I'm not a hardcore exerciser but I've done 30 day shred and have worked worth a trainer before so I know I'm expecting it to be hard. Also what results should I…
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help me curb my sugar craving
im at work and i can feel myself getting headachy and im craving something sweet but i dont want to go to the tuck shop and get a bar of chocolate. i have an apple, orange and satsuma on me but non of them appeal to me right now.... what can i have to curb this craving... i dont want to give in to it because i want to be…
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Slimming world
Hello, is anyone doing slimming world? I keep reading great success stories on it but I have no idea how it works! I can't really afford to go to the classes or join online but I might go to a couple of the meetings to get weighed etc. What's a red day or green day? What's an extra easy day and how do you know how many…
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Tracy Anderson metamorphosis
Has anyone tried this?? Any reviews?
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Special K
Has anyone registered with the Special K weight loss plan? iv just downloaded a sample weekly menu and it actually looks really good. doesnt come up cheap on when doing an order from Tesco! this first week will cost me over £130... thats a lot of money for just one week worth of shopping!
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does wine give you a belly?
Im asking because i hear conflicting answers.... i never used to drink when i was in my early 20's (honestly!) and then i started drinking wine and spirits when i turned 26 on onwards and in the few years my stomach has turned from flat and toned to a flabby wobble. i admit im not as fit as i used to be but was wondering…
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Who's doing a "detox"....
.... cos im not :tongue: Last year i spent most of it fretting about my weight and worrying about every single thing i put in my mouth and going from one fad diet to the next, geez the money i wasted on all these different diet and recipe books and all i did was put the weight on and feel worse about myself! This year as…
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fat and fed up!!
my friends on here would have seen me trying all sorts of stupid diets, iv had a personal trainer, iv had walking buddies and iv got every sort of gym equiptment you can think of... but it never lasts. since i broke my toe in October i really fell off the wagon and its only recently i opened my eyes to stopping fad dieting…
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people who have reached their ideal weight
can you please tell me what you guys eat and do for exercise?? Not just to get to that stage but to maintain as well. what do you eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner?! im clearly still eating for someone who isnt on the right track to losing. x
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I have officially fallen off the Dukan bandwagon
I was doing so well but the last week or so consisted of roast dinners and takeaways which is really unlike me, but im just soooo bored with "clean" eating. its expensive and i really cant stomach any more eggs or chicken. i need to get back on it but i need some tips on how to stay focused! i lost nearly a stone when i…
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I give up on diets!!
After a long hard look at myself and the sort of person i have become, i have realised that i have actually been on nearly every single type of diet since the age of about 14! i am your typical yo-yo dietier and i see fast results then suddenly go on a massive food binge and pile the weight back on, and within two weeks…
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how do you eat clean?
i know that sounds like a stupid question but i bought a book on it and it just doesnt seem realistic with my lifestyle. i cant afford fresh fish all the time or smoked salmon for breakfast etc etc. i try to use little oil when cooking and have seriously cut down on breads and pastas and i never eat processed foods unless…
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Pork mince
what can i do with it thats carb free, low fat etc etc i only ever buy beef or lamb mince :o )
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Insanity!
Has anyone done it? I Wana try it but I think I might die! What are the results like?
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Are Personal Trainers worth the money?
Just asking because i am considering hiring one but cant afford more than one hour a week. is this enough to get me on the right track to weight loss and fitness or is this something i will have to invest serious money. PI's here cost about £40 an hour!! i will of course do other work outs set for me throughout the week.…
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low carb = high fat
Good morning everyone iv been eating low carb for a little while now, but im noticing that my fat levels are increasing and most days im over on my allowance. i try to not cook using oils or butter and try and keep my meals quite clean but i find that a lot of protein rich foods are high in fat. does anyone have any ideas…
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NO carb recipes
Hi Im doing the dukan and im stuck for dinner ideas... and also lunch ideas.... im ok when it comes to the protein and veg days but protein only days i have no idea what to eat anymore. it seems to be a rotation of meatballs, eggs, chicken or steak. can anyone give me any quick and easy and cheap protein only dishes :o )
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NSV FOR MEEEEEE!!!
so yesterday i was saying how my current work trousers are so baggy they look like pyjamas but i didnt want to try on the smaller sizes i grew out of last year because last time i tried i could barely get them up past my thighs and it made me feel like utter crap! BUT this morning... i tried them on.... and i got them up…
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Dukan Diet Member
Hi There Has anyone actually paid the membership fee for the Dukan Diet... do you thinks its beneficial or is the book enough?
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Allergy Testing...
So on Saturday i went to have a homeopatic allergy test done, this was after getting absolutly no where with my GP who just told me that i had IBS and they cant tell me why and if i want to lose weight i need to run for a least an hour a day 5 days a week, I felt totally fobbed off and thought if a medical professional…
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what do you do with leftovers that you shouldnt eat yourself
my main weakness was always cooking too much food, which led to massive portion sizes and hence the massive weight gain. since going low carb for a few weeks iv been losing at a steady pace which im happy with but i also have a partner who i need to think about when it comes to dinner time... so last night i made pasta,…
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Kelp for thyroid
Hello, has anyone tried Kelp suppliments to help with regulating thyroids? iv been advised to try it because im borderline underactive thyroid and this could have contributed to my weight gain..?
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Baking alternatives....
can anyone give me some tips when it comes to substituting the bad ingredients for better versions when it comes to baking... like if i want to bake muffins, i know i can swap flour for oats but can i swap sugar for honey? will it still taste nice? Also is there a butter substitute that i can use? im just trying to mix my…
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Anyone doing the Dukan?
Im starting today but i wanted to know if anyone has actually paid the fee on the website for the coaching and its its worth it to keep you on the right track? Ill be doing the attack phase for 7 days then 100 days of perseverance, the attack phase is fine but im worried about sticking to the full 100 days after, the most…
