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Meal Replacement shake for 3 weeks....
Hi all, I go away on holiday in 3 weeks...just looking to lose the final bit of weight now. Has anyone heard of Slender Blend by Protein World? It is a meal replacement shake...Thinking of trying it for the final 3 weeks. Here is the info: SUGGESTED USE Take 40g (4 yellow sc0ops) of Slender Blend with 400ml water or milk…
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16:8, 14:10 or 5:2 - which is best for women?
Hello, I am thinking of starting intermittent fasting. I think this will suit my lifestyle and I've heard good things. Although I have also heard that it is not as effective for women and can cause hormonal problems. I just wondered if any girls out there do intermittent fasting and if so which do you follow - 16:8, 14:10…
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Confused about low fat vs. normal products
Hi all, So I keep reading that it is best to stay away from "low fat" products when trying to lose weight - e.g. low fat yogurts, sauces etc. as they are more processed so make it harder to lose weight. However, is this true? For example when i make spaghetti bolognaise (i sometimes make completely from scratch but not…
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SO sick of "dieting"
Hi all, So I have been on a "diet" for as long as i can remember - always yo-yoing and never really maintaining an ideal weight. I've noticed lately that I have felt super hungry and just been craving sugary foods - and just never seem to get full. I'm going to the doctors on friday to discuss this to check that there's…
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How important is it to "eat clean"
Hi all, How important is it to eat "clean"?! Surely eating a low fat sandwich of say 300 calories is better than eating a "clean" meal of double that?! Does it really matter WHAT you eat? I'm not saying i want to eat complete junk...I don't. But sometimes i eat on the go and i just grab the healthiest option which may not…
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Help needed please - diet overhaul!
Hi everyone, So I am sick and tired of yo-yoing...trying different diets...trying to live off meal replacement shakes...trying to eat "clean" and failing miserably... Basically I work very long hours & currently do not have a kitchen to prepare food in (moving into new house next month hopefully) so I buy food on the go a…
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PHD Woman...any good?!
Hi all, So I have started having a PHD Woman protein shake for breakfast (http://www.phd-woman.co.uk/products/weight-control/1010/meal-replacement-shake---vanilla-crème)....it's a meal replacement and i mix it with unsweetened almond milk. I'm just a bit wary as I've heard protein shakes (especially that contain soy) can…
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THIS is the body I want please
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/showbiz/366960/Gemma-Atkinson-shows-off-curves-and-muscles-in-skimpy-bikini Apparently her diet consists of "white meat, fish, eggs, loads of veg, sweet potato, rice, nuts,dark choc & @ReflexNutrition protein shakes" I can dream...
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1.5 stone to lose in 12 weeks - help please!
Hi all, So I have been doing weight watchers and managed to lose over a stone (approx 19 pounds). I have 12 weeks until my holiday and want to lose a further 21 pounds...is this doable? I'm also SO fed up of pointing on weight watchers...i also have started to think i am not eating food which is entirely good for me...e.g.…
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5:2 - is it "bad" for women?!
Hi all, I have heard lots of good things about 5:2 and think it could suit my lifestyle....but i am also worried about things I have read suggesting it is not as good for women as it is men. I've read that it doesn't work as well for women and also that it can have a bad effect on hormones and ovulation etc. I don't want…
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To snack or not to snack & clean eating?!
Hi everyone, I have been trying this whole "clean eating" thing. I've lost a bit of weight but to be honest I feel it isn't that easy to stick to. I work really long hours...up at 5am...not home until 7.30pm/8pm and we currently don't really have anywhere to cook (living with OH's family - long story). So for us it is…
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5:2 or 16:8 - which is best?!
Hi all, So I have a very busy social life at the weekends...we eat out or round friends/families houses a lot so I always end up not eating clean and being a fair bit higher on calories. I gave 16:8 intermittent fasting a go a few weeks ago and did really like it but then got worried about it being bad for me - I read that…
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Carbs or protein for breakfast & general diet...
Right guys...getting very confused. What is the best breakfast to have...carbs (e.g. porridge, bran flakes...) OR protein based (scrambled egg with smoked salmon). I thought it was best to get my carbs in in the morning and then lower them throughout the day apart from veg & fruit BUT i've since read that you should have a…
