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Relationship advice... is it just me?!
Hi all I'm usually the most reluctant person in the world to ask for any sort of guidance about relationships and stuff - but I'm at that point that I could really use objective opinions on a situation I have. I know people will probably think 'I don't know this person, how could I comment' - but that's exactly what I'm…
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5 Things I'm thinking today
Thought this would be a good topic, the idea people put down 5 thought they've had/are having today. I'll start: 1. Argument with boyfriend - this annoyed me 2. Said argument has given me a weird ice cream craving 3. Housemates think I've gone mad as I bought a new blender and was singing its praises 4. Got a lovely card…
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Body fat % - a few questions!
Hi So I just posted this on my MFP home page, after a body composition test this morning: Ok - body composition done and looks something like this: Body fat is 28.8%, with lean body mass at 71.2%. Water is at 49.5% with total body water at 29.6 ltr. Estimated metabolic rate at rest is 1458kcal with estimated average energy…
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HIIT and running training. Advice?
Hi I'm pretty new to running (well, running with mind to complete a race anyway) and rather than just do my usual workout on the treadmill I've been thinking of adding some high intensity interval training to my routine. Would this be beneficial to my overall goal of being able to run distances? I'm training for a 17k at…
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Rest Days?!
Hi I was just wondering how often people have rest days from their workouts. I've been working out every day this week so far (5 days) and clocked up around 50k running - so thought today I might give my muscles a break! How often do people take rest days, and what is recommended? I'm pretty new to running and doing lots…
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Anyone have a low carb madras recipe?!
Hi I really want to make a low carb madras recipe (chicken, lamb or beef) - but seem to struggle finding one with the relevant info computed... If anyone knows any good madras recipes - or just generally hot curry recipes that would be awesome! Thanks heather
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Problem balancing macros - any advice?
Hi I've been using MFP for a while, but I'm having issues keeping my macros in check - I've been exercising regularly and from what I see (and feel like I'm eating) in my diary, it seems strange that I'm over on fats. Anyone have any advice in regard to this? I keep my carbs low on purpose (stomach issues) - any comments…
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'Catching up' on food?
So yesterday I wasn't hungry at all - I had a small salad of tuna, avocado and tomato in the evening and that was all. I just wasn't feeling 100% and not hungry. Today however, I'm ravenous! I had a hearty lunch with tuna, avocado, tomato, cucumber and feta cheese around midday, an apple as a snack and some veggie soup…
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help! out for Indian tonight and dont want to spoil my effor
Hi I'm going out for an Indian meal tonight with my family and am worried about finding a low calorie curry to eat. My family are big eaters and don't really understand the concepts of diet and exercise... Whilst I don't want to look like I'm picking or offend them, I also don't want to fall off the wagon. Any ideas for…
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Gah! Moan time
Mini moan time. I've had a real full-on day, done heaps of exercise and have consequently lots of calories left. I'm meeting a friend for a drink later, so that will use a few (just vodka, lime and soda and only one as I'm up at 5:30am for a run) - any ideas how to use up a few more? I don't obsess either way about 'eating…
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Anyone done/do UBound or any of the radical fitness programm
HI all So I just joined my local gym and they do all of the radical fitness group fitness programmes, such as Ubound, X55 etc. Has anyone tried this, or done this? I tried UBound for the first time this morning - I thought it was great! I've no idea what sort of calorie burn you get from such exercise, but it certainly…
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Back on MFP - Need help with nutrition stuff
Hi I was on MFP a while ago, but as usual (in my case at least) I fell off the wagon and fell into really bad eating habits. By bad eating habits, I mean I'd eat nothing all day and then end up eating something bad at night - definitely not good! Suffice it to say I'm feeling bloated and lethargic and am in need of a…
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Dukkaners/Low Carb-ers: What did you lose in the first week
Hi all I've decided to bite the bullet and am on day 2 of the Dukan diet. I'm just interested to find out what people lost during their attack phase, and how they found the experience. I've had a few headaches and am a bit tired today, although drinking LOADS of water. H :)
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Opinions please - New healthy restaurant menu creation!
Hi all So back in the UK, my other half owns and Italian restaurant. After many years working, establishing a regular customer base we're looking to do something different and something that potentially may take off. I'm currently studying my PhD in human health and nutrition in NZ - however what we're wanting to do is…
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Healthy falafel recipe ideas please!
Hi all... So today I discovered falafel for the first time... and I REALLY liked it. I got a ready made mix (Olive Grove) as that's what was available and shaped into little patties and fried with a tiny touch of oil in the pan. I just wondered if there are other ways to eat falafel - I have a huuuge tub of it and am keen…
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Protein shake before workout?
I've had a quick search but can't find out much about having a protein shake BEFORE a workout. Is this advisable/unadvisable? Thanks Heather
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Inches
Hi all Is it just me but I lose inches as opposed to 'weight'.Annoyed about this but anyone find the same?
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Protein: Isolate vs. Whey
Quick question for the protein supplement users... Do people recommend whey or isolate - and if so why? I have some sample packs of both and just interested to find out the major differences and which I would be better going for when buying a bulk pack. Thanks H :)
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Calories left to use
Hi all I'm consistently finding that I have calories left to 'use' at the end of the day - and I feel I eat a fair amount through the day as in my diary... any ideas anyone? I exercise most days - my original MFP target is 1200 but with exercise this bumps up yet I NEVER seem to reach my net, despite breaking meals down…
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NZ - Protein powder
Hi all So I go to the gym a lot (6 times per week burning around 500cal per time) and am thinking protein powder might be a good idea. I've never tried or used it (not a clue how etc) but was hoping someone had advice on the best one/nicest one to get in NZ. I'm really not sure if this would be a good idea for me or the…
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Baked potato
Hi all I'm having a baked potato for dinner and my flatmate and I are having a debate whether this is a good evening food. I ran/jogged around 6k today so am pretty hungry and it's not a huge potato. Just having that with some bacon and beans but feel I need a 'filler'. Is this a 'bad' carbohydrate? H
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Trying to get serious about running
Hi to all you runners out there. I'm really really wanting to properly get into running - not just in terms of fitness, but also as a hobby. The thing is, I'm really struggling on a beginners training programme. I've heard of the c25K programme, although from what I gather that is really for outdoors, as opposed to on a…
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Quantity vs. quality
Hey Just a bit of workout advice needed! My flatmate and I have both been going to the gym each day, however have a totally different approach to working out. I tend to spend around 1hr 15 or so in the gym - I do intense cardio (either calorie burn/interval training on the treadmill) followed by the rowing machine. I'm…
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So what is your favourite treat and why! :)
Just thought I'd add a thread about treats (as we are all working so hard and deserve a treat now and then!). For me, I'm a real savoury kinda chick... so I LOVE things like cheese. Cheese is my ultimate treat... a nice plate of cheese selection and crackers and that is one happy girl! H :)
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How long did it take you to start seeing results
Hi all Just wondering how long it took people to really notice results from exercising and healthy eating. I've only been *really* concentrating for a week and a half, so still early days for me and I guess as I don't have a huge amount to lose, the progress will be slower... but I'd like to know when people really started…
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Carbs carbs CARBS... Confusion
So I'm really confused. If I look at my diary.. or anyone else for that matter - there doesn't seem to be a lot of carbs there. Mainly from fruit. I guess I'm trying to cut out processed carbs like pasta, bread and rice... although I still find it hard to keep carbs low as they seem to be lurking in what I thought was…
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Scrambled egg ideas please?
Hi So my favourite breakfast has to be scrambled eggs! Perfect pre-treadmill and good for you... BUT I'm getting bored of the same breakfast every day! At the moment I scramble 2 eggs and mix with 100g baked beans... any ideas on anything else I can mix them with? I'm not so keen on them plain because of the eggy taste, so…
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Low carb lunches... stuck!
Hi I'm trying not to have too many carbs... but I get REALLY stuck for ideas at lunch times and get bored with salad. Any ideas anyone...? I eat eggs for breakfast so don't really want those.. but other than that I'll eat just about anything! H
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My favourite new 'cream' substitute for savoury food
So I've been avoiding cream and cheese etc - but REALLY wanted something to make my pork stirfry a little more exciting. I had a rummage through the various bottles and sauces in the fridge and stumbled across dijon mustard. Perfect. I just put a teaspoon into my stirfry - and voila, just the bit of creamy luxury I needed,…
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Feel like I'm eating a ton... even though I'm not
Argh I feel like I'm eating LOADS, even though calorifically, I'm not (if you see my diary). I'm used to eating just one meal in the evening prior to MFP where I'd tend to eat lots of carbs and not really fruit and veg - as you can see this has changed a lot in the past few weeks. However, I feel like I'm eating a lot…