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Confused about calories in meat
Hey, I have been trying to plan my meals in advance to ensure I am eatting healthy and keep to my calorie intake. I was planning on making my own healthy turkey burgers and stir fries but I was really confused when I looked up the calories in Tesco Turkey Breast and was really confused when it says 100grams raw contains…
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Mother is driving me crazy
Right me and my mother started dieting together a week and a half ago. I started up the same diet as I did last time that resulted in me losing a stone and a half but have had terrible results... Only 0.6pounds lost. I have been really good, going to the gym at least twice a week for weight lifting with a mate, with the…
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Starting again and need some new support
Hi. I am writing this post as I am looking for some new friends to help encourage me now I am getting back to focusing on myself. Basically I started my weight loss programme quite a long time ago, about Feburary, with the aim to lose about 1.5 stone. I successful lost 1 stone, very healthily over a couple of persist…
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Getting started... again
Hi. I am writing this post as I am looking for some new friends to help encourage me now I am getting back to focusing on myself. Basically I started my weight loss programme quite a long time ago, about Feburary, with the aim to lose about 1.5 stone. I successful lost 1 stone, very healthily over a couple of persist…
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Struggling to lose weight despite being good!
Hi everyone, Over the last week I have generally been very good, keeping to my calorie targets, but after a good first 3 weeks I am now starting to really struggle to lose weight, I even have put on a pound over the last few days and I am not sure why. I am just wondering if anyone else has been in the same position and…
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Peanut butter healthy?
Hey, I always see so many people suggesting healthy snack and receipes that involve peanut butter, but I look at the label and it's about 120kcal for 1tablespoon!!! To me this is really high for so little, is it really healthy for you or should be used as a treat? Thanks
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Calories burned in a 'body pump' class
Hi, I am planning on doing this body punp class later and i am just wondering how to add it to my diary as i dont have a heart rate monitor, any ideas what i should fill it out as? I am 5ft 1' 21 yrs old and moderately fit. Body Pump: A cool way to work out to music whilst weight training using a barbell and step. If you…
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Girls with six-pack - good or bad?
Hey, Right so basically the last week i have started getting really keen on doing more exercise and I am kinda tempted to get my body fat measured and work towards getting a six-pack, more to see if i can my body fat down enough and my strength up enough. BUT... girls with six-packs i admire due to knowing the effort and…
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Quick, easy, super healthy chocolate fix, <100kcal!!!!!!!
Hey, I tried this combination last week when i was trying to recreate some of the food i loved when i went on holiday to Greece last year and couldn't believe how good it was for so little calories, and has high protein. All i did was mix Greek yogurt 0% fat (i use Total, but i am from the UK) with Cadburys 40kcal hot…
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What to do with too many bananas?
Hi, Due to social events in my hall at uni i have ended up with loads of bananas. I like bananas but not the biggest fan so i need some recipes to use them in? i have tried banana pancakes, which were good but does anyone else have any good ideas? Thanks
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Should I use protein powder?
Hi, Over the last couple of weeks I seem to of hit a plateau in my diet, despite exercising, keep control of my calories and ensuring I have a balanced carb, protein and low fat diet. After reading around the forum I believe that may need to increase my protein intake and reduce my carbs a bit. I have been looking into…
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Califlower pizza or pitta bread pizza???
Hi, Last time I was cutting back I made pitta bread pizzas, slit of pitta bread in half and topped it with tomato purée and lots of veg toppings with low fat cheese, but I have just been reading about cauliflower pizza and was just wondering if anyone had any receipes with nutritional information and recommendations about…
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Pancake Day Ideas
Hey, I am a student living in halls and my hall is celebrating pancake day next week. I don't want to miss out because of the diet so want to find a compromise. I have already read about Greek yogurt pancakes, which seem quite tempting, but I was just wondering if anyone had any other good ideas or receipes (not too…
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Hello :-)
Hi everyone, My name is Danielle and I am a university student. I downloaded this app when I started dieting 4 weeks ago after handing in my MSci dissertation. As a student with a lot of deadlines I find myself grabbing unhealthy food that is convenient and I guess comforting at stressful times and I want to get myself out…
