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Alternate day diet and exercise
I've been doing the alternate day diet for about 2 months and lost about 7lbs so far but now I've started cycling to work everyday (35mins daily) and running 3 times per week (15 miles+) and now I'm struggling with hunger more than ever but that's not too bad but I'm exhausted most days. I eat back my exercise cals on down…
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Wheat free diets
After years of suffering terrible stomach pains and bloating I had tests at the doctors who advised I wasn't coeliac so starting eating bread and pasta again. After the pains started to get much worse, a few days ago I decided to cut out bread/pasta etc after reading an article in a magazine, and I already feel less bloat…
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going primal
After 2 weeks of cutting out bread,pasta and cous cous in a bid to cut out some unpleasant side effects on my body, someone on mfp suggested looking on mikes daily apple. I did and 3 hours later i was still reading. I was wondering if anyone has just started and if you've bought any books, if so can you recommend any.
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What carbs can I eat without wheat?
After having a discussion with a colleague about bloating and feeling lethargic most of the time I started an experiment by logging what foods made me feel like, i eat a lot of carbs mainly pasta, potatoes, cous cous and rice etc, after a week the results are showing that its pasta, cous cous and bread that are worst…
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blowout = weight gain
I went out for a meal on friday night - I ate 3 slices of a 9inch pizza, half a loaded potato skin ( conservative for the old me) and then went onto to drink numerous cocktails. The result was obvious - a weight gain of 2lbs!! My question is, will restricting carbs and alcohol for the week and increased exercise (i'm…
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secret eaters
last night i watched a programme about secret eaters, the couple on the show were overweight but basically ate healthily but far too much portion wise. They ate whilst watching tv or using their laptops. They underestimated their food intake and as a result were gaining weight. This is me! I know the rules of most diets…
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anyone tried the Tone It Up nutrician plan?
I'm interested to see if this nutrician plan is easy to adapt to the UK market, if the foods are just the basics it will be ok but if the food is branded goods that we can't buy in the UK it might not be worth it. Also I eat a mainly vegetarian diet but with some meat thrown in occasionally and wondered if I do go ahead…
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Ripped in 30 - is it as good as 30DS?
I've ordered my copy of Ripped in 30 and its due to arrive tomorrow, I'm hoping that its like the 30DS if not even better. I'm hoping to do it everyday for 30 days if I can manage it from the day it arrives. Has anyone tried it, or about to start the 30 day challenge?
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I just can't give up Alcohol
I'd rather have a gin and tonic than a bar of chocolate, but whats worse for weight loss?
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spring half marathon
is anyone doing a spring half marathon or other race? I'm doing a half marathon on 8th May and just wondering how everyone copes with dieting and training at the same time. I've struggled to eat less since joining in october and constantly feel tired. I've changed my goals to lose 1lb per week and do 60 mins of exercise 6…
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can anyone recommend a good hrm?
I have a really old hrm (about 10 yrs old) and it either tells me my hrm is 70 or 245! Either I have heart problems or its just wrong. Can anyone recommend one that ideally has a chest strap, counts calories from a low hrm (mine only logs above 90bpm) has gps tracking for logging training runs on computer Any advice would…
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biggest challenge...
I'm watching a program about running the sand marathon (the marathon de sables) - 242 km across the Saraha desert. I've only ever done a half marathon and a handful of 10 mile off-road races, makes me feel like I need to do something a bit more challenging this year. what is the biggest challenge that you have completed so…
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6 week 6 pack/BFBM
I've recd both of the above dvd's and I don't know whether to do just one or a mixture of both. Has anyone else done the above dvd's in rotation?
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GPS HRM or Ipod nano?
I can't decide what I should buy myself for xmas, a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch or an I-Pod nano? I already have a HRM but it can't do the training plans like the forerunner and it can't download info to the computer. But i would love the new nano as my little 1gb shuffle is on its last legs - can the nano do any kind of…
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net calories
I joined mfp in october and have only managed to lose 8 lbs and I'm pretty disappointed about it. Could it be anything to do with the Net Calories a day. I usually burn between 500 and 700 a day and still stick to my calories guide. But my net calories are between 900 and 1100 cals per day. What am I doing wrong?
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6 week 6 pack - Jillian Michaels
Has anyone in the US tried the 6 week 6 pack, i've just pre-ordered this for delivery after xmas, i'm just getting towards the end of the 30day shred and didn't know what to do next. My main problem area is the middle zone so am hoping that this dvd will help me tone up. If anyone has tried it or has any other suggestions…
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Calorie experiment
Today i'm wearing a hrm all day to see if the calorie burned guide is accurate. Should I deduct the bmr from the total count at the end of the day?
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Banish fat boost metabolism -
Is this a good next step to 30ds, i'm looking for my next dvd after doing the shred and would like some advice. Is it a daily program or is it every other day? Is it any good or is there something better out there?
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Weighing in before or after exercise
I do 30ds first thing in the morning so when should I weigh in?
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30 day shred weight gain!?!
I started doing the 30 days shred 5 days ago and its great, i'm still running 5 x 30 mins per week but looking at only losing 1/2 lb this week! Is this normal, i'm a bit shocked. My clothes do feel looser though so it might still be working.
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Saving calories
Is it ok to save calories to have a blow out for a special occasion? Tomorrow night is pizza, nacho's and vodka galore! Best buddy at work's leaving meal and drinks, I've not used approx 1000 cals this week so it should more than cover the half pizza (i'm sharing). Or is it best to exercise like mad on the day after to…
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30 day shred
I've just ordered this workout dvd and want to know if its any good. I don't do any strength training normally, I run 20-25 miles a week but never manage to tone up so am hoping that this might do the trick. Also once the 30 days are up is there a follow up dvd to follow?
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is low carb best for losing weight or doesn't it matter?
I've been logging onto mfp for 2 weeks now and want to know if its best to do low carb all the time or just on low exercise days? I've been reducing my portions but keeping the same variety of food as before (i eat alot of bread, pasta, rice and potatoes and not much meat) If i increase protein and reduce carbs will that…
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New Digital Scales - totally gutted
I bought some new digital scales today and was really excited to test them out. I expected to have a few pounds difference but the digital scales are 10lbs heavier than my (really) old mechanical scales. What's the best thing to do? change my starting weight to adjust for the new 'weight gain' or just have a 'weight gain'…
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Salomon Turbo X Race Sunday AM
On sunday i'm running my 2nd Turbo X race, last year I was alot fitter and 10lbs lighter. This year i'll just be glad to finish. I started mfp last week and usually I 'carb up' before a race and i'm feeling I have no energy for the race - does anyone have any ideas on how to keep up energy levels. There are alot of runners…
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New Starter
My name is Sarah and I'm a 36 yr old busy mum of 2 and I joined mfp after a recommendation from a friend. I've tried and failed to lose the last 20 lbs of weight gained in pregnancy through various different diets - none of which worked or lasted. Mfp has been addictive to use and hopefully when I dare to weigh in for the…
