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Accurate calorie monitor
Hello all, i m looking for a durable and accurate calorie monitor. Something that can be used daily as I go to the gym daily, run thrice a week and strength train twice a week, do a step class twice a week. I tried looking online and my head spins with all the info/reviews, so would be greatful if someone can point me to…
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Banana chocolate microwave dessert - low cal
super easy, super low cal and yummy 1 banana mashed 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon cocoa add add ingredients mixing one by one and microwave for 1.5 minutes, done! 130 cals
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Shiratake noodles in london?
Anyone know where i can buy them? I know i can find them online, but the amount that they charge for delivery is equal to the price of a packet of the noodles :| ridiculous...
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Protein shakes and meal replacements
Hi There, I am planning to just have a protein shake to replace my lunches, any suggestions for a good one? that tastes good and is available in the UK. Thanks, N
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Fun circuit thread!
Hey guys, so i love building my own fun circuits and i m sure many of you do too, so i thought we could have this thread we can post our combinations and ideas. SO today i'm planning to do this - For this we will need a 12kg kettlebell(heavier the better yeah!!) , 5kg dumbells, 1 low bounce medicine ball, 1 adjustable…
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Working out after 8pm
So since work has become super hectic and it depresses me to get out of bed in the morning before the sun rises... what are your thoughts on working out after 8 pm? is this something that should be avoided... ?
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Eating dinner early
General query - is the rule eating early actually aid in weight loss or is it a myth. What if you eat no/low carbs, fruits and veg late before going to bed... does that hinder weight loss ?
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Low Calorie Coconutty Sweet potato and beef hotpot
This is a slow cooker recipe.. took me 10 minutes to throw into the pot .. 6 hrs to cook and yummy meal at the end 500g diced beef 2 sweet potatoes diced 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules 1 veg stock cube 2 tablespoon coconut cream 1 tablespoon soya milk 1 tablespoon thai curry paste (i used panang curry paste by mae…
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Interval training question
When you are interval training, wearing a heart rate monitor, how do you calculate what your high heart rate is? how long do you stay at this heart rate and when do you lower to get maximum fat burn?
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Body fat analysers
So at my gym, we are having this new drive called "be the best you can be".. where you write your goal put it on a wall and then if you reach it the gym gives u a gift :) So mine was to reduce my body fat by 5% by December. Currently, I am 5'3, 127 pounds. We did the body fat test using this machine - it said my body fat…
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how much exercise is too much exercise?
I know over exercising is bad for you? but how much is too much? is 1 day a week break enough?
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What was your trigger?
I guess most of us know that feeling where we knew we had to lose weight, we would look at ourselves each day in the mirror and cringe and then at night in bed twist and turn making silent promises to ourselves to start over afresh the next day and do it right. And then one day something happens when you just see the…
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Low cal asian lentil burger - yum and nutritious
2 cups cooked lentils in salt and spices of your choice 1 tbl corn flour 1 tbl soya flour 1/2 tbl thai red curry paste 1/2 tbl oyster sauce 1 egg Preheat oven to 175 deg Celsius Grind the lentils in a food processor till its a paste. place this in a bowl and add the soya flour, corn flour, egg, thai red curry paste and…
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Question for the ladies...
Hey guys, for those of you who have been successful with losing weight steadily for months, has your period ever been affected or skipped? I have read that weight loss can do this and it is normal, just want to know if any of you have experienced this...
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Low cal King Fish curry
I love fish and spicy food, being from Kerala, in the south of india. Though i have never lived there, coconut and the sea is in my blood lol.. :) This simple curry can be adapted to any meat except remove the tamarind - tamarind goes well only with the fish - trust me... 4 king fish steaks or similar fish with just a…
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15 minute burn - tried and tested !
Really awesome workout - i used an 8 kg kettlebell http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/killer-kettlebell-workout
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Red lentils and soya mince - high protein mash!
This was so yummy, goes well with roasted veg and fish. 1 cup of red lentils dry 1 stock cube - any 1 cup of soya mince - i chose savoury for added flavour 1 tsp garlic powder 1tsp dried chives Bring water to boil, add in the stock cube, once stock has dissolved add in the lentils and cook for 20 minutes. Once most of the…
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Low Cal banana peanut butter oat slice
So last night i was walking around the kitchen (as you usually do) looking for something to put in my mouth, when i saw these 2 poor bananas i bought like 4 days ago... i thought to myself "hmm banana and peanut butter" so... i turned on the oven 175 deg Fahrenheit.. while that was preheating i did the following - 2 cups…
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Exercising when you ache...
So i have been working out almost everyday now for a month or so... so its become a habit and i enjoy it... i also continue to workout even when i have a few muscle aches and pains.. or even minor twists in my joints.. is this ok....?? do any of you do this as well? like i had a twisted ankle... i continued to run etc..…
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Ladies, back squats highest load...
Just in the spirit of lifting and being strong women, whats the highest weight you can lift while doing back squats? I do body pump classes twice a week - i went from 10 kg to 28kg in 3 months... hope to lift more by the end of the year...:)
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Pair of shorts NSV :D
Ok - so i had this pair of shorts that when i wore did this when i walked - http://k.b5z.net/i/u/6032990/i/HoodBeforeTN.jpg Hated it i had to keep pulling them down to stay straight or adjust them with my hands in the pockets... i wore these shorts today and voila... no more tugging down... :D joy! boo to inner thigh fat.
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quinoa, salmon and alfalfa stirfry
Just an idea to make dinner interesting on a tuesday evening - I made this for 2 meals - 1/2 a cup quinoa rinsed and boiled 1 cup of mixed veg - baby carrots, broccoli and cauliflower 1 salmon steak - rubbed with salt and roasted in the oven 1 cup of fresh alfalfa sprouts 1 tbl soya sauce 1 tbl oyster sauce 1 tbl curry…
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Low Cal gluten free Carrot and zucchini brownie
Hi everyone, so I tried this over the weekend and It was yum and hit the spot - 1 zucchini 3 medium carrots 1 1/2 cup gluten free flour 2 table spoon olive oil 1 cup dark brown soft sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp coffee 100g 70% dark chocolate - melt in the microwave 1 whole egg and 1 egg white 1 tablespoon honey to…
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Health food in london
hello, i'm slowly looking to switching to a vegan diet, does anyone know of a good food store where i can buy mock meats, dairy free and soya products? the Wholefood store is the only one i know and they're just expensive.
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twisted ankle :(
So i have been exercising everyday for the past couple of weeks. i twisted my ankle at the gym yesterday doing a step class, the area around my ankle is a bit swollen but nothing too bad...anyone know how long i should wait till i can start running again wearing an ankle support? or how else can I work out, is biking ok?
