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Want more cake!
There are always tips on portion sizes and portion control. When it comes to food - I have no issues - I follow the recommended portion sizes and stick with it. I even go as far as always leaving food on my plate! When it comes to cakes - that's a different story - no matter how much I try I always want a second slice. Any…
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Reducing Body Fat Percentage - advice needed
Hi folks, I am looking for some advice on reducing my body fat percentage which is 30%. I am 5' 1" and 103 lbs. My BMI is 19.11, waist is 25", hips - 35". I currently go to the gym at least 5 times per week with 40-45 mins cardio and 20 mins resistance training. . I am currently trying to log my food (using MFP) and been…
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Estimating calories in home cooking
Hi folks, Yesterday I made these raw food bars - dates, oats, coconut, almonds & raw honey. I cut them up into 30 gram bars - and I've estimated them to be approx. 100kcal per bar. How do I know this estimate is right??? (I based it on a similar grocery made raw food bar with similar ingredients). How do you estimate the…
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Bananas
Probably an obvious answer - but I keep going over my carbs and sugars macros - mainly from my fruit intake. Bananas have approx. 110 kcal (size dependant). Is there any way that I can reduce this? I know how good bananas are, but is there any truth to the riper it is the more sugar there is? Thanks folks.
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Almond Butter suggestions...
I've just discovered almond butter - Ah-mazing!!!! Can anyone suggest ideas to use it other than on celery sticks? (I am allergic to dairy, wheat & gluten). Thanks guys.
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Calories burned during strength training
How do you calculate your calories burned during strength training? I use a HRM during my cardio work out however I was told that this is not an accurate way to measure calories during strength training. Say I do approx. 30 mins on various resistance machines using weights that are comfortable for me - is there a way to…
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Caffeine, Exercise & Weight Loss
I was wondering if anyone might have some insight on the effects of caffeine on a healthy diet and exercise plan. I was given some advise here couple weeks ago and modified my carbs - protein - fat intake to 35 - 35 - 30 which I try to stick to. However I love Chai teas and coffees - I don't add any sugar or sweeteners and…
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Dairy Free Cheesecake
This is a great dairy free recipe for a great dessert...enjoy 10 ginger nut biscuits (Tescos own brand 25g vitalite (dairy free spread), melted 600g toffuti soya based cream cheese 1 tbsp plain flour 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 80g golden caster sugar 284ml alpro natural yoghurt 100g crystallised ginger, chopped Method…
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Not loosing weight
Hi, Is it possible to get your opinion on the following - I am 37yrs old, height of 152cm and approx. weight of 46kg. I try to maintain a daily calorie intake of 1200 kcal and minimise my fat and sugar intake. I go to the gym approx. 5 days per week which consist of 50 mins cardio and 15 minutes strength exercises…
