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What's your favourite dark chocolate?
Nestle - Swiss Dark Chocolat Brut - 50kcal a square! Yummy :love:
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An Encounter
I had an interesting encounter yesterday. I had gone to the gym, and was coming out of it after my workout. I walked pass a nearby restaurant, and overheard a conversation between the men at a table. They were commenting about how Fat people are wasting their time to exercise, cause they will never succeed, why do they…
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Cardio Training
Hi All, I recently joined a gym. I am currently on intensive cardio training to build up my endurance and stamina. So for the past week, I have been doing 1 hours (give or take) of cardio - 30 mins on treadmill, 20 mins on recumbent bike, and 10 mins on stairmaster. I have been switching it up with intervals and levels,…
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Workout Tips from Bob- On a bike, in the water or in your of
Dear friends, I came across this article in The Biggest Loser Club Newsletter dated April 21st, 2010. A good read for all. Workout Tips from Bob On a bike, in the water or in your office! "A bicycle is one of the most important things you can ever own to stay healthy. Instead of driving everywhere, try biking. When you…
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Orange- Sesame Turkey Cutlets
Friends, this recipe is taken from Prevention Magazine - 400 cal meals :love: (Serves 4) 1 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pound turkey cutlets 1 teaspoon cornstarch 3/4 cup frozen defatted chicken stock , thawed 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro…
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The Biggest Loser Asia
Last night was the grand finale for TBL Asia. The 4 finalist were vying the top prize of US100, 000 and a Renault Koleos MPV! The winner was David from Indonesia, followed by Carlo of Philippines, then Aaron from Malaysia (wohoooo) and 4th place went to Martha of Hong Kong. Congrats to all the winners :drinker:…
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A wake up call!
Hi friends, I had visited a hospital yesterday afternoon for a free medical 9 point check up. Basically they asked me to stand on the digital weighing scale. After keying in my height and age, the machine release a frequency to gauge a couple of readings. In my heart, I was pretty confident that the readings would be…
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What's Your Tagline?
From flabby to Fabulous :love:
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From 22 to 18!
I am so happy! Although the scale shows I have only lost 37 lbs in the past 5 months, I must be losing significantly more in inches! I have shrunk from a size 22 to 18! I am sooo happy! Looks like this Valentine's is gonna be extra special (and hot!) LOL
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Specific types of exercise to target lower body
Hi all, Besides crunches, lunges and squats, are there any other exercises which I could do (at home) that targets the lower abs, hips, thighs and butt? Although I like the hourglass shape my body is beginning to define, it's not in the right proportion. I could use to lose and tone up the lower body even more. Any tips…
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Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Hi MFP members, I came across the below recipe in Prevention.com - under the Flat Belly Diet Recipes. Hope you will like it :) Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie Natural peanut butter lends texture to this hearty breakfast drink from the Flat Belly Diet CookbookSERVINGS: 1 ½ cup fat-free milk ½ cup fat-free plain yogurt 2…
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My first 10K Marathon
I can't believe it, I am actually gonna do this. I just signed up for a Night Race 10K Marathon, taking place on March 27th 2010. Now I am so nervous and excited at the same time!!!! My goal is to complete it within the alloted time of 1hr 30mins. Any tips for first time runners like me?
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BMI down by 4.7 in 4 months!
I am so happy, my BMI has gone down from 44.6 in September 2009 to 39.9 today!!! I am officially in the 30s now, wohooo. Hehe, just had to share this with all of you here on MFP :)
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Went for a holiday, and lost weight too!!
It's great to be back on MPF after being away for 10 days. I just got back from my holiday in India. It was tough making food choices, as everything there is laden with coconut oil! I had to be very careful not to over indulge (it was not easy, the food tasted so good with all those lovely spices - naan breads, chicken…
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Diet and exercise tips while on travel
Dear members, I will be going to India for a holiday in 2 weeks, and I am getting paranoid - what do I eat, where do I get my workouts, etc .... :frown: I want to continue to make the right choices expecially in the diet - most indian cooking are oily and laden with coconut milk! I won't be able to do my usual workouts as…
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Oatmeal Pancakes
Step 1 Take about a cup of oatmeal and cook it. You can put it in an oven for 2 minutes along with a cup of water Step 2 Once slightly cooked, mix it up a little bit. If you are using banana, peel it and mash it together with the oatmeal Step 3 Pour in a cup of egg whites and mix. Add cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Step 4…
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2 Weeks Total Body Turnaround
Hi members, I came across the above while reading through Prevention.com. I am starting this today. Check it out. Copy and paste on your browser. http://www.prevention.com/twoweekturnaround/#/Fitness-Body by Design-Total Body Toning-Two Week Turnaround Tool- Day 0 Overview
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Hard Time Maintaining Weight Loss
Hi everyone, I have a tough time maintaining my weight loss. I have lost approx 27 lbs the past 3 months, but during those times, I would gain back some, and then work my butt off to lose it again ... it sucks, coz I feel like it's a yo-yo thing again! I am watching what i eat, i eat some of my exercise cals, I workout 5…
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good cheat meal vs bad cheat meal
Here's an example of a good cheat meal vs. a bad cheat meal using fast food places as an example... Good cheat meal Chicken from KFC with a small sized soda = lots of high protein from chicken with little sugar from soda. Bad cheat meal Burger, small fries, & small soda from McDonalds' = lots of bad simple carbs from…
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Tuna & Celery salad with Corn Thins
Today, I tried this and surprisingly it tasted so yummy! 1/2 can of tuna flakes in water 2 celery stalks (raw) chopped 2 tbsp of natural yogurt/ low fat mayo pepper for taste 4 slices of Real Food Corn Multigrain thins Mix the above, and store it in the fridge before consuming. I just spread it on corn thins, and the…
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Spirulina
Hi MPF members? Anyone here consume Spirulina? What is the correct amount to be consumed? I tried to do some research, I am getting many different recommendations. Would like to hear your opinion, and if you have actually experienced the benefit of consuming it. Thanks :) P/S: I lost another pound today! Wohoooooooo
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Acai Berry and Colon Cleansing
Hi MFP members, I came across many ads on Acai Berry and Colon Cleansing, and those free trials being offered, success stories, etc. Anyone here actually used these products before? Does it really help in weight loss?
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Magic water?
Came across the below from Jillian Michael's website: 56oz distilled water, 1tbsp of sugar free cranberry juice 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tea bag of green tea Excellent deuretic for water retention! Enjoy
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Free Weight Loss Workout Program
Dear MFP members, Those of you who are just starting on an exercise program, do read the link attached. Lots of information :flowerforyou: Just copy and paste the below on your browser ... http://www.nowloss.com/free-weight-loss-workout-exercise-program.htm
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Interval training
Stumbled across this website today, and attempted it too .. almost killed me, LOL .. burn baby burn! http://www.nowloss.com/the-best-weight-loss-exercise-routines-is-intervals.htm
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Recommend exercises for back ache patients
Hi there, I am currently using a dual track stationery bicycle for my workouts (as it doesn't strain my fragile back). I am also incorporating resistance by using 2lbs weights to start off. Does anyone have other suggestions on moderate level workouts (besides swimming & walking) so that I don't hurt my back? I had slip…
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Hi There
Hello everyone, I am new here, and would like to just say that myfitnesspal website is simply awesome. A tool to really help me embark on my journey to weight loss. I am 5'4" and weigh 245lbs. I started exercising and watching my diet (i.e. counting calorie intake) the past 2 months, and have successfully lost 20lbs :)…
