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IBS - Stomach friendly recipes
I've been having a whole heap of trouble with my stomach lately... this isn't a new thing but recently it's got an awful lot worse. I'm not in a habit of living at the doctors surgery and am sure that most things can be improved by diet.... so my question is for people who also have issues with stomach troubles. Are there…
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Made the switch!
Hi all I made the switch to EM2LM about a week ago and have to say I'm feeling great. I bounce out of bed in the morning (and I'm NOT a morning person by any stretch of the imagination) and have HEAPS more energy for the gym - so much so that I've been 8 days in a row. Not been tempted to look at the scale yet, although I…
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Workout intensity - Am I missing something?!
The gym I go to is a womens gym - so I'm not sure if this is just something that happens there, or is a universal phenomenon. Every time I go to use a treadmill, or bike, or elliptical I can more or less guarantee there's someone there casually reading a book or magazine whilst using the machines. Like the treadmill will…
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Exercising on consecutive days
Hi Just a question regarding exercise. I've been to the gym 7 days in a row this week, and I was wondering if it's detrimental to do the gym every day? I do different exercises, and when I use weights I alternate between upper and lower body on non-consecutive days and also do a class or two. Will this hinder my progress…
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Brown rice recipe ideas
Hi I've recently picked up some brown rice and was looking for new recipe ideas. I know you can serve it with things - but I was just wondering if anyone did anything a little more adventurous with brown rice? Just a thought! Heather :)
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Rude housemates #2 :(
Well yet more house dramas from me. Ok: yesterday I text one of my flatmates as every time I buy bread it disappears out of the freezer. He denied it to my face (came bolting down the stairs) saying it wasn't him. I said ok fair enough, maybe I made a mistake. Fast forward to today - I go in the freezer to defrost one of…
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Rude housemates :(
Gah I'd had a really good day today - productive, went for a workout this morning, followed by 8 hours in the office, grocery shopping etc. Came to meal time, I decided to make a thai chicken larb recipe thing with brown rice. Anyway, I'm happily cooking away - extractor fan on etc, ate my meal, boxed up leftovers for…
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Fear of eating back exercise cals - advice?!
Hi Just joined this group (so hi everyone!). Basically I've started working out/watching what I eat properly this time around - I always flit between being super serious and giving up as I don't see results despite my efforts. My stats: 132lb (or thereabouts), 5'4'', female, petite build, sedentary job, workout 4-5 times…
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What time of day do you workout - and which is best?
Hi Just curious to find out what time of day folk on here workout, and which is better in terms of burning calories/building muscle... or does it matter? H :)
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OK... Getting serious. Advice please?!
Howdy I'm a 5'3'' female and currently weigh around 132lb. My frame is really petite and ideally I'd like to be around 120 - although numbers aren't that important as my overall goal is to be really toned, reduce my body fat and go from 'skinny fat' to toned and muscular physique. How to go about this?! I go in the gym -…
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What to snack on?!
Hi It's Saturday night in my corner of the little world, and I really need to snack on something. My calories are well under for the day- and I don't want to resort to eating bread etc and HATE peanut butter. Any ideas what I can snack on as per my diary. I don't want a sodium fest either... argh its driving me nuts. In my…
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'You look like you've put on weight'
I went out last night to the local bar, as a band was on and I know a lot of the locals now where I live - on a Friday night everyone usually gets together and has a good old dance. Anyway, I've been house sitting for my cousin and haven't seen anyone where I live for about 4 weeks or so at least. Last night one woman said…
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Family sabotage!
I've decided to really give this a good kick - and what happens (repeatedly) is family sabotage! Anyone else experience this? I end up with family on a weekend and made to feel guilty if I don't attend... and then whoa it turns into a total food, wine, whatever fest... like mental. What's the point? I WANT to get fit but…
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Back to exercise after a break - how to keep it up?!!
Hi Me and the gym have a turbulent relationship. It's either love or hate - nothing steady! Basically I'm going back to the gym after a long while of not going and want some ideas on how NOT to give up! I always go hard out at first and then give up as I don't see results quick enough. Any ideas for an introductory workout…
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My gosh
Well This is slightly random, but nonetheless I'm quite hurt! Obviously like everyone I'm on MFP for a reason - mine is to lose a little weight. My BMI is in the healthy range and I don't excessively eat at all - I'm just not in the shape I was. Anyway, I said to my boyfriend do you think I need to lose weight? His reply:…
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Non boring chicken ideas!
Hi I've done a search on here, and as expected chicken comes up a lot and there are some good recipes out there - but none that have really 'grabbed' me. I'm not a fan of crock pot style foods (I'm weird, it's a consistency and too much sauce thing!) so just wondered if anyone had any interesting chicken recipes. I've not…
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Aucklanders Wanted!!!
Hi all I'm a PhD student at Massey University, researching human health and nutrition psychology. I'm looking to recruit participants for a focus group study on the North Shore of Auckland. The research has been granted ethical approval from Massey University Ethics committee, and those participating will receive $40…
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Eating MORE
Hi I'm trying to lose about 10lbs... I'm 5'3'' and quite a petite build. Basically I've turned over a total new leaf, decided to quit drinking alcohol and doing other unhealthy things - anyway in the past week or so since I quit drinking I just seem to eat and eat and eat and I'm worrying I'm going to pile a heap of weight…
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Giving it up...
Hi I'll start by saying I really would appreciate no negative comments here... we all make mistakes, the point is trying not to make the same mistake twice! Basically I live in NZ and have done for the past 16 or so months. I'm originally from the UK, had a pretty decent job but after losing my dad to cancer and nursing…
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Skin troubles - related?!
Hi I've recently turned vegan (past few weeks) and have noticed that I'm having some real problems with my skin acne-wise. I'm 26 and have never really had *true* acne - but I've noticed really red, sore blemishes on the lower half of my face. I've changed nothing in my life apart from my diet - although I did make the…
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Anyone got a slow cooker thai beef curry recipe/indian curry
Hi I have some diced brisket which I've taken out of the freezer to defrost - I don't really know what to do with it in terms of slow cooking a curry. I'm pretty broke at the moment so can't afford expensive cuts of meat, plus would like to experiment with using the cheaper cuts more. If anyone has any recipes suitable for…
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Need help/advice/a hug
Hi I'm a bit rock bottom at the moment for lots of reasons... but today is the icing on the cake. I'm 12000 miles away from my home town doing my PhD (in NZ, I'm from the UK). I've been here 14 months or so, but I still feel really lonely and have no real friends. I've been in a long distance relationship with the person I…
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Eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs!
I have lots of eggs... Basically I'm looking for some egg recipes. I'm totally broke right now so these are kind of my staple - I have lots of herbs and spices but aside from scrambling them, I have no idea what to do! It's going to be a pretty boring month eating plain old scrambled eggs.... help!
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Need REALLY cheap meal ideas....
Hi So I'm a bit in dire straits financially, and I need really cheap nutritious meal ideas... like as cheap as humanely possible. I'm currently skipping a meal or two just purely to cut costs (not ideal I know) - I live in New Zealand and food isn't so cheap (like $3 for 1 litre of milk NZD) and I really need to go…
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Would this be acceptable to you?
Hi all Just wanted to run something by folk on here... but first a bit of background. I'm a PhD student studying Human Health and Nutrition Psychology, however am funded (by scholarship) by a larger organisation much more involved in the food production and manufacturing area, as opposed to the consumer stuff. My question…
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Which HRM to go for?
Hi I'm looking to buy a HRM watch - I really want to more accurately track my energy expenditure, and so think this is the way forward. I'm looking for a ladies HRM watch and wanted to pick a few brains as to which is a decent one to go for. Any advice/reviews etc are more than welcome! Heather
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Where to go from here? :(
Hi all Basically I'm useless at this weight loss and fitness thing. I start off good, and then fall into really bad patterns of eating. I know what to eat, and I'm a pretty decent cook - but applying those rules to myself just really doesn't seem to work. I very often don't hit 1200 calories and am often quite a bit below.…
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Protein powder... ideas folks?
Hi I'm based in NZ and looking for protein powders... basically I want to know what peoples favourite flavours are, and what else to do with it besides make it into a shake/smoothie (gets dull!). Any particular brands people would suggest also would be good :) Thanks Heather
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Zucchini & eggplant anyone?
I have heaps of these in the fridge and not really got an idea what to do with them.... Any ideas folk?
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recipes for oxtail, chicken livers and brisket....
Hiya Just wondered if anyone has any nice recipes for the above. I'm trying to broaden my horizons but have no idea where to start... And I have all these in the freezer! H
