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Plant-based mince Vs Beef mince
Hi, Haven't posted for a long while. I watched the Game Changers on Netflix recently and I must admit it did get me thinking. I know all these programs have an agenda, but the science presented in this program made sense to me. So, my wife and I have decided that we are going to reduce red meat in our diets. We do however…
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Now running 5K. Improve speed or move to 10K?
So I've never been a runner. I remember back at school I hated it, it was one of those horrible experiences I've carried with me all my life. I remember the 1500 metres, jogging round lap 1 and then walking the other 3 laps and being shouted out by the PE teacher. Then there was the cross- country. Jog until out of sight…
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Looking for some lean gains buddies from UK
Hi. Been using MFP for 10 months now. Started at 196 lbs and now down to 134. I would describe my weight loss program since 150 lbs as a cutting exercise, preparing for a bulk. Looking for some buddies to get tips, techniques, nutritional advice,etc. Don't want to screw-up the bulk, want lean gains.
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mid morning and mid afternoon snacks
Hi, Trying to find ideas for snacks in the morning and afternoon that have around 20g protein and 30g of complex carbs. I work in an office so I can't go cooking up a meal at these times. I'm trying to balance my intake of protein and carbs throughout the day, breakfast lunch and dinner is sorted but I'm racking my brains…
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Looking for some MFP buddies looking to build muscle
Hi. Been using MFP for 10 months now. Started at 196 lbs and now down to 134. I would describe my weight loss program since 150 lbs as a cutting exercise, preparing for a bulk. Looking for some buddies to get tips, techniques, nutritional advice,etc. Don't want to screw-up the bulk, want lean gains.
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Unexplainable weight gain - to me anyway!
Hi Everyone, First of all I just like to say that I am very happy with my progress over the past 9 months and I use MFP almost religiously. I have done much reading on nutrition and fitness and again very happy with my regime. I have quite a mathematical approach to life and crave facts in order to explain things, but this…
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Which Whey?
Hi, I keep getting different advice about which Protein Shake to use. Nobody seems to be offering me any objective advice, other than their personal preference, usually based upon taste, whether it is lactose free, or whether it has added vitamins. Can anybody here offer some objective reasoning over choice of brand so I…
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Low Cal / Low Fat English Breakfast
I'm sure we all like our English Breakfasts here. To be honest I'm missing mine since I have been on my health kick. So I thought I come up with a healthier option. Now I often eat around 400-500 calories for breakfast so what do you think of this: Can anyone make any improvements. I think we should stay around the 500 cal…
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A Week off the Wagon with devastating results
So, I just thought I'd share this with the group because i think it's interesting. I'm quite a mathematical guy and very carefully count the calories and the exercise etc. I must admit based on my daily calorie goal, etc, the maths have never quite added up and I've lost weight at a far greater speed than I calculated or…
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What and when to eat before cardio exercise
Hi, I've been doing a fair bit of reading lately to better understand the digestive system and the transfer of nutrients to the blood stream. Virtually all articles describe the digestive system in the same way and correctly name the right organs and enzymes that break down food and process nutrients, however, many…
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Milk & Egg protein shake - With milk or water?
Just wondering if there is any reason why the shake should be mixed with skimmed milk? Why can't it just be mixed with water as the ingredients contain skimmed milk powder anyhow. Is it just a taste thing?
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Large lunch small dinner?
Just wondering if there is any science to this? Traditionally we (humans) eat more in our evening meal than any other meal during the day, probably in both quantity and calorific terms. Then soon after we retire to bed. Is that a waste of fuel? Does that food metabolise slower? It feels right to maybe have a larger lunch…
