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Bone on bone arthritis and excersise
A few years ago I joined mfp and did cardio and weight lifting. Lost 2 stone in six months. 1 year ago diagnosed with OA after reporting bad groun pain. Have been dieting for a year pre op and down 2 stone again. So my questions are A) what exercise can I do to help shift weight a bit faster and B) what will I…
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Olive oil cooking spray or butter cooking spray?
I have been using the olive oil one but don't like the taste very much so am using olive oil but very little. What does the butter cooking spray taste like - anything like butter ?!! :-)
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Anyone here using a Sousvide machine?
My hubby bought one recently and it is really helping me with my diet and is very convenient for my lifestyle. I cook chicken, pork, fish in it, usually rubbed with herbs or spices and vacuum packed beforehand. I am impressed at the results - even when cooked straight from the freezer. Would welcome other ideas for its use…
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On Orlistat and a low fat diet
Anyone else been prescribed this stuff? Need to lose weight for a hip op and exercise is too painful. Bone on bone osteoarthritis :-( Only had the really awful side effects once when I made homemade oxtail stew and, in spite of skimming the fat off, still suffered the next day.. Started in December, time off the pills for…
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Help on weight lifting and bad back
Hi, I am a bit down right now. Successfully been doing weights for a while and have lost inches and one dress size since starting. I tripped over at work 3 weeks ago and my back has been playing up ever since. It has started to get better and I really miss going to the gym. Walking in short bursts help. I would like to…
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A Song to keep you going!
Having been on EMTWL for a while, things are starting to move. Downwards. So here is a song for you all which sums it up. Feel free to add verses. *********************************************** Food Glorious Food We’re anxious to try it While we’re in the mood Go screw the diet! Pease pudding and whey protein Hot sausage…
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Tony Horton 10 minute training programme
Anyone done this? Thinking of adding it to my non gym days so can work out a bit at home. Thanks!
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Waistline
Ok. I have been doing mfp for a while now and have been losing slowly. Plateauing at the moment around 100kg but losing inches due to weight training 3x a week. Lost 6 inches from chest and quite a bit off thighs and arms. However my waist is huge and looks big in proportion to everything else. The skin feels wobbly rather…
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Free Weights
Hi ladies I am 53 and about to start weight training. I have my first session on Tuesday. I have been using weight machines with some positive results but find them restricting in movements and feel rather trapped. So, my question is, for anyone who has done this, what is the best advice to avoid injury? I play violin so…
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Help!
I have been on the MFP since September and have lost around 21 lbs. However, I have a lovely husband who says he supports me but is causing me a problem. On the days he is out in the evenings, I make my own meals and go to the gym. However on the evenings he is in (3 x weekdays) he insists on getting out a bottle of wine…
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Shoulder Pain and exercise
Hi, I have been dieting using MFP and exercising for 7 weeks now and have lost around 14 1bs. New to me was weight training using the machines. Unfortunately I have strained tendons around my shoulder, rotator cuff? Physio has helped as have painkillers. I can't use any machines involving my arms as the pain is too great.…
