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Your favourite black bean recipes
I need some ideas for black beans as I've never cooked with them before. Mine are of the dry variety, not canned, or however else them come. Suggestions, go! :D
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Students! How do you stay calm and motivated?
So I've got a very important essay due Monday, and my teacher is going to base her reference for my University applications on it. Thing is, I was extremely sick at the time of it being assigned, missed a couple of classes, before my doctor made me take time off to recover, during the time when I was supposed to write my…
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What do you put in your omelette?
I'm interested in seeing how everyone else makes omelettes! My two mostly commonly made are broccoli, ham and cheese omelette, and bacon, mushroom and spinach omelette. Tell me how you make yours (:
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Off diet for months and I'm the exact same weight
So for the past few months I've barely exercised, predominately due to physical problems and depression knocking the willpower out of me, and I've eaten pretty much whatever, straying away from my usual 'diet' food and allowing myself just about anything. I didn't overdo it too often but I let myself eat take-aways and…
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Rosemary and garlic roasted asparagus
Ingredients: One bunch asparagus I tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp dried rosemary Sprinkle of sea salt to Method: Preheat oven to 220 celsius or 400 fahrenheit. Cover baking tray/tin with tin foil and lay asparagus flat on it. Drizzle the olive oil over and shake tray slightly to coat evenly. Sprinkle with…
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Exercises to build muscle to help with hypermobility?
So I've had HS all my life, and today I saw my rheumatologist because I've been experiencing some pretty terrible pain in my joints - mostly in my hips and shoulders, sometimes elsewhere. I also have scoliosis. She said that I have to have super strong muscles, stronger than an average person, because my joints are more…
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Is it possible for lactose intolerance to pass?
So I've had numerous food allergies growing up. With most I grew out of them, like kidney beans and blackcurrent juice, but for my whole life I've stayed away from milk because it has always made me very sick. I could never have it without throwing up straight away. But as my other allergies passed, I decided to have…
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Recommend me a yoga tutorial on youtube?
So I've done a little yoga, not much - I mostly do pilates - so I'm looking for an intermediate level video. What are your favourite videos? Why do you like them? And, of course, don't forget to link! :D
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How many calories should I be eating? Please help.
So I'm still stuck on my intake. I currently stick to around 1200 calories a day, give or take a little, but I calculated my TDEE and it says it is over 2400, and I'm certain I will gain eating that much, not lose, as I've been on a smilar diet before. If somebody could please give me a comprehensible, simple understanding…
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Should I weigh food before or after cooking it?
With some foods I weigh them before cooking, but with most I weigh them after - such as, chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, that kinda stuff. Should I be weighing them pre-cooking?
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Should I increase my intake?
I'm currently eating 1200 calories if I don't exercise, and the extra if I do. I do cardio (cycling - and working hard at it!) and pilates and have adhered to eating at a deficit and working out at least 4 times a week. But the weight isn't moving very fast at all. I've been doing this for 3 months and only lost 8 lbs. I…
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One for the ladies - stretch marks?
So I've noticed in the past couple of months that I definitely have stretch marks on my stomach, and in complete honesty, however pathetic it sounds, it is reducing me to tears quite regularly. I can't understand how I've got them. I've lost half a stone but it's been over the course of 2 months, slow and healthy weight…
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I need some high protein, low carb recipes - share yours!
So, I'm trying to cut down on carbs and increase my protein intake but am a little stuck on the same recipes, so share yours! Ideally, I like recipes that aren't overly complicated because I'm fairly busy and on a budget. Whether your recipes are for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, I don't mind. Oh, and the lower in…
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Recipes for pollock? (frozen fillets)
I have a pack of small pollock fillets in the freezer, 6 in total, and need some healthy recipe ideas for them. So, any takers?
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Anyone struggling with an eating disorder?
I'm attempting to recover from bulimia, though it is a long and difficult journey, I'm doing relatively well, though I still have relapses and unhealthy habits that I'm trying to break. I was just wondering if anyone else on here is struggling with recovery/wants to recover and would like to share their story/advice.
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Best stomach & thigh toning exercises I can do at home?
I'm trying to trim down my waistline and my particular problem areas are my stomach and thighs, as my body seems more inclined to be a 'pear' shape given I carry any excess weight on my lower half. I know I'll be told to do sit-ups but that's exactly why I'm asking - I find sit-ups quite painful as I have a twisted spine…
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Model shaping up.
I guess my profile explains it all. I'm a professional model trying to lose weight and get in better shape with the goal of gaining more work and furthering my career. I have struggled with an eating disorder for the past 2 years, having severe bulimia in 2011 and currently an EDNOS in that I obsess over calories, restrict…
