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My Porridge Biscuits
Since mentioning the other day about baking my mums famous biscuits I have had loads of emails for the recipe so thought I would share with everyone! Each biscuit contains 40 calories (without adding in choc chips etc) 100g of butter 100g flour 200g porridge oats 50g brown sugar (You could probably use sweetener instead!)…
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Lost 7 stone - but need new friends!!
Hi all! Over the last 4 years Ive lost 7 stone, took a bit of a back seat here and only just starting to become a more active member again (alongside fitbit) in order to lose another ideally 4 stone before my wedding in 2018. My friends list seems a bit quiet these days, not much happening on my news feed so really looking…
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fat metaboliser
Just curious if anyone has tried fat metaboliser and what they thought? I was in holland an barretts today and noticed these on offer. Got speaking to a lady who said that so many people continously buy these week in week out. Its not what I would personally consider the normal weight loss pill (Ive recently tried one…
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stupid question coming up
And I know it sounds silly before ive even said it but hear me out! I been on this site for quite a while, stopped, gained weight and came back. This time my attitude is completely different, I joined a gym which I now go to 4 days a week, I have a personal trainer too and Im really looking into my food intake. I cant…
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How often a week
Ok I realise this is a ver general question but I guess I need a rough idea that Im doing the right thing! General info on me first. I currently weigh 218lbs, 5ft 4, suffer with a knee condition which restricts me to no running, I also have thyroid problems! I'm looking to lose around 5 stone or there abouts, I know this…
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best light exercise to lose the weight
sorry if this has been asked before! About 10 weeks ago I had an accident and twisted my knee cap, on a knee I already have no cartlidge for and chrondomalsia from the age of 13. I have seen a consultant and been told no gym, Im allowed to walk and swim and a small amount of rowing at best, Im not even allowed to use…
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2nd time round
Well, this time around 18 months ago I started my journey. By last summer I lost 3 stone but after I came back from holiday things went downhill. I broke my foot at the beginning of our second week and so in contrast to the first week where I was eating well, swimming, taking part in free arobic classes, taking nice walks…
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Spinach Tart
Just wanted to add my new experimental meal I had tonight - Spinach Tart! Works out around 250 cals per serving! Pre heat oven to 200 Jus roll puff pastry, spread a thin helping of soft spread, add chopped cherry tomatoes, a generous handful of spinach and grated cheddar cheese (100g for the lot but you could use less if…
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Just a thought.....
Has anyone on here ever thought of making an MFP recipe book? I've been thinking about it all week and now its time to voice my thoughts! The idea being some members have discovered some incredible recipes for us lot trying to lose weight and eat healthy. I know I've invented dishes I would never have tried before but then…
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Where can I get them? (UK)
Can someone please help? I have fallen in love with tomato flavoured tortilla wraps. I get them every time I go to starbucks as a treat but would love to be able to buy these wraps in the local supermarket to bring to work for lunch. Anyone know if these exist in UK supermarkets? Tescos only sell plain or herb ones, no…
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Holiday challenge
Hey Guys and Girls - So today I've been sitting planning my holiday for this summer. We booked our holiday almost a year ago so excitment has started to build - for me this is the holiday of a lifetime - a 5 star resort with VIP 5 star treatment the whole way though. We leave on 1st July 2011. I've promised myself to get…
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my first milestone!
Well I didnt plan on showing any photos this early on - the plan was to create photos when I reached my first target in July on holiday, but today my housemate took a photo of me and I couldnt believe the difference - before now I could see the number on the website, but couldnt see a difference in myself! I started this…
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a workout for the girls?
Well today I thought I would treat myself to an incentive top - ready for holiday at my target size of size 14 for July (Started this a size 20 at start of January, quick went down a size 18 which now seems to be a little too big for me so between 18 and 16 now) I put the top on just to see how far I have to go but the top…
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Ditching the gym!
Well looking at my finances I decided that I am giving up the gym! I've been ill the last few weeks and wasn't allowed to exercise by the doctor and by concerned family members, so I had to find other ways of keeping active without touching the gym. I got the all clear from the doctor to at least start back at the gym but…
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Dealing with anaemia and exercise!
I've been ill for the last 2 weeks, vomitting, dizziness lack of energy etc and the Dr. did blood tests on Friday, results came back today that I have anaemia. I've had anaemia plenty of times before over the last 2 years but never whilst trying to lose weight. I know for now gym is out of the question because I keep…
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hello
My name is Lynz and Ive joined this great site/app along with my friend. My SW is 225lbs and my long term goal weight is 140lbs. I started at 240lbs in October, so getting there slowly - hope this will help me along the way!
