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Any ultra walkers/runners here?
Hi. I'm wondering if there are ultra people here? I'm doing 100K and looking for some tips on my training plan. Thanks.
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New to squatting
I got advised to start doing squats a few days ago to strengthen my legs which I haven't pushed hard because of a bad knee. I watched some vids and the trainer at the gym was very good and showed me what to do whilst watching me. I was very careful but today I have shooting pains down the sides of my knee and can't move it…
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Lettuce Glut
I've got about 20-30 lettuces all ready at the same time - what can I do with them that I can freeze that doesn't involve soup? I hate soup.
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What did you pick today?
For the home growers what did you pick today?
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Courgettes/zucchini
I have a glut of courgettes - does anyone have any recipes that are good for the freezer? Can you freeze pasta spiral thingies? I prefer natural ingredients and no meat/dairy. Thankyou
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Recommended youtube vids
Hi. I've cleared my main room so on wet days I can exercise indoors. I'm 43, not fit but not unfit (?), torn miniscus that locks my knee that I keep putting off getting fixed so no massive high impact but am not infirm, plus have seizures so back pain comes and goes....but am getting stronger with that. Weight fluctuates…
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Food combos no cooking
Hi. I am laid up quite a lot of the time so am looking for food combos that I can just assemble with very little effort. I like to eat clean, prefer vegan/veggie protein and few ingredients that does not need a lot of thinking. Thankyou.
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Rhubarb!
My forest of rhubarb is ready . Ideas please? I can only eat so many rhubarb crumbles before I look like a whale :)
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Green Beans
I've got 20 plants growing which means a lot of green beans (runner and french) to scoff. The thing is I hate them plain. Any nice recipes to cook them in bulk and freeze?
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What am I?
A bit of fun. My exercise burns about 5-800 per session. It doesn't involve a sport or a gym. What am I?
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Recipes for chemo
Hello My partner is starting chemo next week and is losing weight fast. He has trouble swallowing and we need recipes for mega high calorie foods/ drinks. Preferably nutritious and easily digestible/ to swallow. But calories and taste the most important. Not overly sweet as he hasn't a sweet tooth. Thankyou :)
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Yummy Herb Ricotta Flan
I made this at the weekend for my friend and we both really liked it so thought I would share. Serves 6. 750g ricotta cheese 70g Parmesan (I used strong cheddar as my mate is veggie) 3 large eggs, separated 8tbsp chopped herbs (I used parsley and basil as these are my favourites) pinch salt and pepper 1)Preheat to 180…
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Keto/epilepsy carbs
Hi I'm a bit confused. The info I have does not say take net carbs and I am getting conflicting information. Does someone have DEFINITE information if it's net carbs or total carbs for kto/epi Thanks
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Fat free, no added sugar Bake 2 - bread pudding
500g bread, broken up into small pieces (I used walnut bread) 275g dried fruit (I used mixed fruit) 100g sunflower seed hearts 2 large eggs, beaten 1.5 tbsp mixed spice 600ml milk (I used almond milk) 6 tsp demerera sugar (optional) Serves 16 Fan Oven 160 degrees C Put all the ingredients in a large ball and squish…
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Oat bran?
I have two bags of the stuff lurking in my cupboard! Does anyone have any recipes I can have? PS I don't use artificial sweetner and trying to keep off sugar.... Thanks !
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My pledges
1) To drink a pint of water with every dinner (I never drink water - I hate it) 2) To do 10 press ups every morning as I get out of bed 3) To eat oily fish twice a week
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Weak Back
Hi there I'm new to the site and to strength training. I am 40 and have back pain for 10 plus years. Very recently I started going to the gym and am using the resistance machines for strength training as they have back support. The thing is I really have no idea how much weight/ resistance I should be using on the…
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Fruit cake , almost no fat, no refined sugars
Made this today and tried it out on my friend who has a massive sweet tooth and she said it was yummy so thought I would share as it has no added fat or refined sugars. Breakfast carbs for me for quite a while! Serves 32 Ingredients: 357g ready to eat prunes 6 tbsp orange juice 4 large eggs 4 tsp vanilla extract 350 g…
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Hi - ditched the diets and eating properly with exercise
Hi there For over a year now I have done various diets without success (Dukan, Weightwatchers, Slimmingworld). I have an active job and they don't give me the foods I need to stay energised and motivated. Recently I ditched them all and have started eating healthy foods with little fat and cut out all refined sugars from…
