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Full fat or Skinny?
What do you think is a healthier choice when it comes to ordering a coffee in Starbucks or a coffee shop? I normally order a Cappuccino as I enjoy stronger coffee, but I know the "skinny" option means there is more sugars in the milk. And I know alot of people say the full fat is ok in moderation if you can afford the…
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MYTH: Constant Grazing Boosts Your Metabolism
Is it a myth? I want to know people's opinions on this topic. Fitness professionals and Nutrition experts step up... http://www.jillianmichaels.com/fit/lose-weight/myth-small-meals?xid=nl_LosingItWithJillianMichaels_20140616
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Calories on rest days
Something I am unsure about, as I tend to eat the same net calories every day - around 1700. Then one day a week I go over as I usually eat a 'cheat' meal. Do people eat the same amount of calories on the day you are not working out?
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Chocolate rice cakes...
I'm a bit obsessed... especially the dark chocolate ones. anyone else?
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Eating 'whatever' day
I had a bit of a eating 'whatever' day on Saturday. I went out for the day to a food market in London and decided I wasn't going to deny myself anything, and I was going to just enjoy myself. Below is listed everything I ate in the day. The problem was I was still massively hungry when I got home and ate an entire tub of…
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Macros!
So my issue is I keep going over fat macros and slighty under carbs. I have my macros set as p120 c160 and fat 54. But I keep finding myself going over on the fat most days, usually by about 10-15g. I sometimes means I am slightly over my calories of 1590, but this is usually on a workout day becasue Im hungrier! The fat…
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Last night I ate....
So after a whole week of eating very well and keeping within calorie limit, last night I decided to have an indulgence meal and had... About 800 calories of cinnamon pancakes (4), one banana, full fat greek yoghurt and honey. It was SO GOOD, and I ate til I actually felt really full. I hardly ever do that! Sometimes it…
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Greek Yoghurt
Fat free or full fat? Which do you eat? Do you like to omit the sugars or fat?
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What to look for in a new GYM?
- Range of equipment and facilities/classes - Opening times - Location /parking etc - How quickly does stuff get mended/replaced if broken - Space (I like space to do HIIT - and this is essential for me) - General traffic - how busy does it get? - Level of comfortableness with working out there - general atmosphere - Type…
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Not fitness related but someone may relate....
My partner's reclusive lifestyle has started to really bother me, even though it's been like this for years.weve been together for 7 years, and in the beginning he had a couple of friends (mainly from work) that he would see socially, although he was never the type who would go out a lot, just occasionally. Then he kind of…
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Bloody Lactose!!
Since I switched to consuming mainly Almond and Soy milk - I only have a small amount of cows milk in tea/coffee, but if I'm having anything more than say 25ml, like in porridge- I have non dairy source. Now it seems I cannot stomach cows milk very well at all, and the following day I get all the symptoms of a lactose…
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Delicious Natural Protein 'Reeses Pieces' shake
Delicious Natural Protein Reese's Pieces shake: 1 scoop Quality chocolate whey isolate protein powder 200ml Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 tbsp of Raw Cacoa powder 1 tbsp of Natural Smooth or Crunchy Organic Peanut butter Sprinkle on top with Cacoa nibs - DELICIOUS!
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James Duigan's Clean and Lean Diet
Has anyone bought this book or followed this plan? I am looking for a Clean Recipes book and this one seems to have been well received.... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Clean-Lean-Diet-Bestselling-Achieving/dp/0857831704/ref=la_B0051P65EY_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395226107&sr=1-1
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Quest Bars - Coconut Cashew or Apple Pie???
Which is better??
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Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey
I have been using a few different protein powders, but am am thinking of purchasing some Optimum Nutrition 100% Gold Standard Whey as I want a good solid protein to help supplement my diet. And I have read good reviews of this brand (No 1 on Bodybuilding.com). I also like the fact that it comes with BCAAs, and has some…
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Help with Activity Level for working out Macros and BMR
Choosing my activity level for a Calculator to try and work out my calories. The calories seem to differ quite a bit when you change the level. So can anyone advise on what mine would be? I have a 9-5 desk sedatory job Mon-Fri. Here is my activity/fitness regime: Mon - Teach a 1 hour class (cardio and strength) Tue - Wed -…
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Zig Zag dieting
I want to ask some advice on zig-zag dieting - I have followed a training and diet plan for 3 months which included carb cycling (5 low days and 2 high days in a week). But I read somewhere it was better to zig-zag your high carb low carb days if your body fat is 23% or under. So the pattern is more like this: 2 high 2 low…
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Need advice from Fitness trainers and Bodybuilders please
Hi, Im a 33 years old female. And I am at the end of a three month training plan (Jamie Eason) where I have been eating clean and strength training, with a combination of HIIT and cardio 4-5 times a week. The plan is split into bulking for 4 weeks (cal suplus) and just concentrating on strength training with no cardio at…
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Caffeine and Cortisol
What are people's opinions on Caffeine? On the negative - too much and it can increase cortisol levels, but on the positive it can increase metabolic rate.? How much is too much?
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Stevia
What are people's opinions on Stevia? I have read some negative information regarding the side effects, but it would seem that hasn't been enough research done to find out the long term effects of using this as a sugar substitute. Anyone had any negative effects from it? On it's own what does it taste like?
