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Do not buy Palmers Scar Serum!!
Yesterday I bought some Palmers Scar Serum, the online reviews are good and the ingredients are good - lots of vitamin e. Why did I buy it? I have scars on my wrist from teenage agnst, and newly forming stretchmarks on my thighs, older ones on my arms, back of knees, breasts, hips and tummy. I applied it this morning,…
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I've found an end to my stomach!
The last 6 weeks of non stop eating processed shizzle trying to fill my black hole of a stomach. 1 day on Paleo? Done! I just prepared my not really paleo breakfast of porridge made with coconut milk & water with strawberries and I can only eat half! After weeks of trying every trick in the book, I can't believe the thing…
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Anyone tried Cellulor C4 Extreme?
Basically question in the subject line. I want to increase my lift by 2kg and finding it tougher than it feels like it should be. I've read various online reviews and know a few people who say it's awesome. What did you think?
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Why does Atkins work?
I know how it works and what it's about, but if it's simply a matter of calories in vs out then why are so many people losing a lot of weight on atkins? I know people who eat their TDEE and over every day yet still shed weight consistently compared to when they they tried conventional dieting of eating less calories. I…
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What are your Paleo macros?
I'm so confused about macros at the moment. I've read a few places that it should be around 20c/35p/45f. However I've also heard that I shouldn't be tracking as the one of the main points of paleo is to eat when you're hungry and not to track. I spoke to my crossfit box trainers a couple days ago, all of whom are in…
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Sore lower back?
I woke up to a localised rather intense ache in my lower back this morning after a 2 day rest from a pretty intense olympic lifting class on Thursday. I know my form wasn't too slack because there was a trainer there watching my every move, and she really knows her stuff. Anyone else experience this? Is it normal? e.g.…
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Weight of before/after cooking meat!
I just cooked some pork belly. Before cooking it was 300g, after I boiled then pan fried it it was 180g. Do I use the before or after weight? On the packet it says next to the nutritional information "pan fried", so I'm not sure whether it's saying per 100g raw or cooked...
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Which is the correct weight?
I just cooked some pork belly. Before cooking it was 300g, after I boiled then pan fried it it was 180g. Do I use the before or after weight? On the packet it says next to the nutritional information "pan fried", so I'm not sure whether it's saying per 100g raw or cooked...
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Love this clean and jerk video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MT8K6G4miAU It makes me want to go lift!!
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Sweet Potatos, yay or nay...
...for fat loss? I'm only on my first few days of Paleo and I'm easing myself into it gently, I'm still having porridge for breakfast (plain with berries and almonds) and bit of milk in my once a day coffee and afternoon tea. I had a healthy diet before where my main carb source was lentils, but I found myself craving…
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How do you personalise macros on MFP?
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Sugar is my DRUG
Day 1 Paleo-ish today. I usually eat clean 70% of the time but now I'm trying to get up to 90%. This means no chocolate or biscuits - my vice. (I can easily get through 1000 calories worth a day, from eating exercise back) I've been eating well and feeling awesome all day, except when it got to about an hour ago when I…
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Any Paleos happy to share diary?
I just started crossfit and the trainers there are a big fan of paleo. I know what paleo is, and i've slow carbed for a while but i'm interested to see what food routine the experienced paleo'er has so I can get some ideas and experiment. Thanks! x
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Body builders/athletes that didn't grow up doing sports?
Female body builders/athletes that didn't grow up doing sports? There are so many awesome and inspiration fitness models out there who complete in body building, or cross fit or lifting etc but I've found that if you look at their bio it ALWAYS says "I grew up very active" "I grew up in competing in…
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Feeling a bit blue, need some love...
I know this will pass but today I'm feeling a bit crap. And it revolves pretty much entirely around my legs. I'm the same weight/measurements now as I was a couple years ago (yay!) but my legs are totally different. They are wobbly, stretch marked, cellulitey and chunky. I do a lot of heavy lifting, incline walking,…
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Making Turkey and Spinach more interesting!!
Add me on FB for pics! facebook.com/yummygalley How to make Turkey and Spinach a bit more exciting :-) Turkey stuffed with trimmed smoked bacon, mozzarella and basil with a smoked paprika rub (topped with more mozzarella!) on a bed on mashed baby new potatoes and baby leaf spinach. 640 calories, 80g protein, 31g carbs, 20g…
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When do squats start becoming effecive?
I do squats 4 times a week. I do them wide legged and butt to floor, and hold a 10kg plate as my balance is bad with a barbell. I do 3 x 20. Do you think this is enough to have an effect on glutes? I also do dead lifts and leg presses for lower body strength training. I don't feel an ache because I take a pre workout…
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-300 calories by eating less or exercise?
I can run/walk on the treadmill for 20 minutes and burn 300 calories. I can also not eat my afternoon snack and consume 300 calories less. Apart from fitness, what is the benefits of cardio if you're going to eat back the calories anyway? e.g. I could eat 1400 calories, or 1700 calories and do -300 on the treadmill.
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What should be activity setting be?
My day to day life is generally sitting, BUT I do cycle to the gym 15/20 minutes each way, do 40 minutes of heavy lifting followed by 20 minutes of HIIT on the treadmill, 4/5 days a week. Should I still have it set to sedentary?
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What are your measurements? Being called a liar!
So, after writing a frank and honest blog post about my weight, bf % and measurements, I've had people say that I must be lying about my hip and waist measurements. e.g. "I'm 30 lbs lighter you and my measurements are bigger, it's just not possible!" I'm 5ft 5, weigh 14 stone and my hips are 41 inches, my chest (under…
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What is Intermittent Fasting?
For anyone who wants more info on the 3 main methods of intermittent fasting, I have just written two articles explaining the methodology, how intermittent fasting works and most importantly why! There is an IF group on MFP, be sure to join it if you would like to talk to like minded people.…
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Myth: Eat frequently to "stoke the metabolic fire"
Each time you eat, metabolic rate increases slightly for a few hours. Paradoxically, it takes energy to break down and absorb energy. This is the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). The amount of energy expended is directly proportional to the amount of calories and nutrients consumed in the meal. Let's assume that we are…
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"Cheat day" Give away! I'm giving away free food...literally
Only 2 days left! I am giving away 5 delicious goodies baked fresh from my galley (I live on a boat) How do you enter? Simply “Like” The Yummy Galley facebook page and "Post" your answer to these questions on the wall. It's the easiest thing you'll ever have to do for some free stuff. 1. What is your favourite food, why?…
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Anyone tried Cellulor C4 Extreme? Reviews?
In the subject...!
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Feel majorly depressed after processed carbs!
Hi everyone, I have a pretty good diet and am very happy with my exercise, what I eat etc.. I just have a question about certain cabs and was wondering if anyone has exerperienced anything similar and has any idea what might cause it... I'm fine with potato, chocolate, cake and most other high carb foods. But when I eat…
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How I lost 13.3lbs in 14 days, being SMART (long post)
(Disclaimer - I am not saying I have lost 13.3lbs of _fat_ in 14 days, that would be impossible. I follow IF, lift heavy and net 1400/day. Also sorry, but I will also not be able to read/reply to any comments. If you want to see pictures of what I eat every day for dinner go to yummygalley.tumblr.com) A quick summary write…
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Stuck for clean, healthy and easy to make dinners?
This is my cooking, health and fitness blog. I've lost 50lbs in total so far over the last 6 months, 40 more to go and have reinvented my relationship food! Here are some of my favourite recipes from my blog, with pictures! I cooked and photographed these all myself. I hope this helps any of you that are stuck! Hot and…
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Stuck for clean, healthy and easy to make dinners?
This is my cooking, health and fitness blog. I've lost 50lbs in total so far over the last 6 months, 40 more to go and have reinvented my relationship food! Here are some of my favourite recipes from my blog, with pictures! I cooked and photographed these all myself. I hope this helps any of you that are stuck! Hot and…
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How I lost 10lbs (of fat) in 7 days
Disclosure -This blog post contains personal information that most sane people do not disclose to strangers, or more so, people they know. So if you’re nosy and want to know how much I weigh, my bodyfat %, BMI, mental health, and how I changed my eating habits in a week, keep on reading. If you’re interested in finding out…
