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Protein Cakes (65 cals)
I wanted to share this recipe with you - which my gym shared with me (they're good like that!) 150g Egg White (I use 2 Chicks Egg White so don't have to mess around) 30g flaxseed 1 scoop protein powder (mine is USN Diet Fuel Vanilla, although any will do) 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 30g walnuts 30g apricots Makes…
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Lost 7lbs in 2 weeks - still struggling with the snack habit
Since starting MFP I have really made a difference to the types of foods I eat e.g. poached eggs or Weetabix for breakfast instead of high sugar / calorie cereals. I am also adding a lot more salad to meals to bulk up to make me feel fuller and gain vital nutrients and vitamins. I have lost 7lbs doing this along with…
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When logging pasta do I go on cooked or uncooked weight?
Something that occurred to me. Obviously when cooked it rehydrates the pasta therefore making it heavier - so which do I go with?
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Various Low Calorie / High Protein Recipes on my blog
I've been charting my road to fitness and healthy eating via my blog and have been recording some of my favourite recipes which I thought you might like http://katrinacomingclean.wordpress.com/recipes/
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Anyone starting the Fitness Blender Round 3 Fat Loss Program
I just got my plan yesterday and plan to start on Monday 6th May. Just to give me chance to read through it and prep. Anyone else? www.fitnessblender.com
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Best Healthy Places in Chicago
I'll be in Chicago shortly with work (have been before) but I'm now more conscious about food. I don't want to be stuffing my face with a burger :-) So can anyone recommend some nice restaurants that serve amazing but healthy delicious food. Near East Wacker. Cheers guys!
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Who has that pefect diary breakdown - I want some meal tips
You know on MFP where you can look at your daily diary and see the breakdown pie chart for the day, well I would like to see people are who getting it right. I either go way over on one thing or the whole thing ends up as thirds. I would just like to see some meal tips to increase my protein / carb intake but cut down on…
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Coconut Macaroons (under 100 cals each)
Courtesy of www.themodelfoodie.com I made but in lower quantities due to my ingredient restrictions and they came in at 87 cals per macaroon. Available to view in my diary under recipes. Salty Dark Chocolate Coconut Macaroons: (makes 36) Ingredients 2 large egg whites 2 oz (1/4 cup) Agave or honey (adjust to taste) 30…
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Where best to shop for health foods UK
I'm looking at the best place to shop (probably online) for health foods in the UK e.g. flaxseed, coconut oil, healthy cereals etc. I obviously know of Holland & Barret, but wondered if anyone has anywhere else they can recommend? Much appreciated
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Kettle Bell DVD Workout recommendations
I've got myself a set of kettlebells and have this morning just done a short 20 minute workout (burnt 164 cals) This was just a workout based on what I already know of using from the gym etc. But I want to incorporate a few more workouts at home, so can anyone recommend some DVD's for home use. I like quite funky ones, any…
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Just entered stats into HRM calculators & burnt more
With all the discussions re. HRM I just entered some data based on some exercise today. I used this and another both giving me the same information http://www.calories-calculator.net/Calories_Burned_By_Heart_Rate.html So the machine gave me a calorie burn of 150 based on my weight only, this gave me a calorie burn of 249.…
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Sometimes I wonder if I'm too honest in my diary (or greedy)
I have just been reviewing my diary and others and I seem to eat WAY loads more than other people. To me these are just normal healthy meals - IMO. Although I do have a fair few snacks and the odd glass of wine in there - don't think I have seen alcohol on anyone's diary that I have seen and if you are drinking alcohol and…
