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Strength Training for a beginner
Hi all, SAHM here. I've been losing weight for about 6 months, I've got my diet and lifestyle down pat, I also get a lot of cardio in, now I want to start doing a bit of weight/strength training to build muscle. I'm fairly limited in what I am able to do with a kid chained to my ankle. I get two hours through the day while…
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Low-Cal/Low-Carb Turkey Patties
Made these tonight and they were super yummy and easy to make! The recipe yields 8 small patties at 50 calories each. I ate 3 with dinner tonight and found them super filling. Ingredients: 250g good quality turkey mince (yanks would call it 'ground turkey') 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped and crushed 3…
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Increasing Metabolism
Just wondering if people have any handy tips for increasing metabolism? I'm a nursing mother, so I can't consume radical amounts of caffeine (although I'd love to!). I normally limit myself to one very weak cup of coffee a day. I also try to eat smaller more frequent meals, as I'm sure most people know this helps to…
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New Leaf
Hi everyone, I'm a 25 year old SAHM (stay at home mother) to an 11 month old. I'm still nursing my son, but in the last few weeks he's cut back off his feeds enough for me to feel it's time for me to make a concerted effort to shed the extra weight I've held onto since pregnancy. Just wanted to say hello and see if there…
