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What to have with meatballs that is low carb?
I have adjusted my ratios to 40/30/30 for carbs, fat and protein but now only have 22g of carbs left for dinner. What can I have with meatballs that isn't spaghetti that will still be filling?
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What do you do when you are tired?
I generally tend to turn to food and I think that this has been my problem in the past. I get home from work sit down and am exhausted. I then end up falling asleep really early on the sofa then eat to try and boost my energy to stay awake so I can spend time with my husband. Is this normal? What else can I do? I find that…
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Home Yoga
I want to start doing Yoga at home. i do not have the money to buy a DVD though so have been thinking about creating my own routine. I used to do Body Balance so have a vague idea of how it should go but I am after any advice from those of you that have created your own routine. Could you give me any examples of the…
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To anyone suffering from Depression
I have recently been diagnosed with moderate depression. I have had a tough year so far. My OH is severely depressed so I have been caring for him, he has recently left work (the big contributing factor to his illness) and started college. He is doing much better than he was. I am happy for him but am feeling very down and…
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I'm back!
Hello! So before the summer rolled around I had lost about a stone, I was so much more toned, I was healthier and a little happier! But life happened and I stopped journalling my food as I became totally obsessed with losing weight. I overdid it at the gym big time and wore myself out. So I had a 'break'. I have had to…
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Last 2 pounds
Hi, I just want to get an idea of how you managed to lose the last couple of pounds. I am struggling a lot to lose them and need some ideas and inspiration. A friend on here suggested that I change my eating pattern as I tend to have my largest meal in the evening plus another snack or two before going to bed as I find…
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Zizzi's
I am going to Zizzi's tomorrow for lunch, which I am greatly looking forward to, but I do not know what my best options are going to be food wise. I will do Body Attack in the morning plus about 20 mins of cycling so will have about 600 calories on top of my normal 1390 calories. Any suggestions would be appreciated.…
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Best Assets
Ok so this site is about us wanting to be healthier versions of ourselves and on this journey we often feel quite bad about the way we may look, what we eat, what exercise we do etc so I wanted to start a thread about what you think the best things about you are, physically and personality wise I mean. Name as many great…
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Pub tonight (UK)
I am going out for a few drinks tonight, nothing alcoholic as I am driving. What are good low calories option drinks, aside from water?
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Stay at home people...
This is for anybody that is at home most of their time for whatever reason, I need some advice I am now on Easter holidays (wahoo!!) my problem is though that I just want to eat all the time. There are things I have to do/read to keep me busy but it seems that all my will power has disappeared!! How do you guys do it? Any…
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Slim Shot Efferevescent Tablets
Has anyone tried these? I do not normally use things like this and I am a little dubious about hings like these but they are seemingly all natural. I just wanted to know if anyone has tried them and got results? Thanks xx
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Deep fried sweetcorn cakes - treat food. :-)
I have been doing some cooking today form The Big Book of Thai Curries. I made some curry powder as it was needed for the sweetcorn cakes so I have put both recipes in here if you like curries or want a naughty treat. :-) Curry Powder: This recipe makes roughly 10 tablespoons and can be stored in an airtight container for…
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Understanding Human Nutrition OU
Has anybody done this course at the OU? I am thinking about doing it at some point. Thanks
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Freaky Eaters
Anybody else watch this? It is so funny but so disturbing!! I could not live like that!
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Tiredness and hunger
I am ravenous today! I am not normally this bad after a lunch of baked potato and baked beans but today i am ravenous. I have drunk a fair amount of water today and am still drinking water to fill me up. Thing is I'm exhausted and I think my hunger is cos I'm so tired. Does anybody else get like this? I eat well and often…
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Sore calf
My calf cramped quite badly after sleeping in a funny position yesterday, it is still quite tender, especially when I put weight on it. Is there anything aside from weights (which I will still do) that I can do. Any ideas for cardio? Thanks xx
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Frozen Tropical Fruit
I have a bag of frozen tropical fruit in the freezer, apart from making smoothies, I am stuck as to what else I can do with it. Does anybody have any ideas recipes? I am in the UK so some ingredients may be difficult to get hold of. Looking forward to some ideas, thanks. xx
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Exercise Motivation
If you lack motivation for exercise and keeping track on here is not quite enough, try out feelfit.com. It is a fantastic site, the idea is that you answer a few questions about yourself, and they give you a points target to work towards. You get awarded points for exercise you do. But not every exercise is worth the same…
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Graze.com for UK users
I have been ordering these boxes from Graze.com, they are dried fruit, seed and nut boxes. There is a code to get your first box free, just type this code in 8G9ZLM7 to receive yours. They are gorgeous and very handy. Enjoy!
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Losing less than 10lb
I am posting this as I think it is difficult to lose a small amount of weight as your body has less fat to burn. I only now have 6lbs to go but am finding it difficult to shift. Anybody else in the same position as me? Any tips or advice?
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Protein Powder and putting on weight
Hi, I am trying to lose weight, I have not got a huge amount to lose and was doing well up until I introduced protein powder into my diet. I did have a very indulgent week following valentines and gained then (but did expect to). I then dropped that but have now gained again, having had a fairly sensible week. :cry: The…
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Can anyone in the UK recommend a protein powder please.
I am struggling to keep up my protein, especially when I have worked out (4 x weekly) I know that it is very important in recovery and muscle building but that it can aid weight loss. Can anyone recommend a good protein powder that won't break the bank but that also will help me to lose weight and tone up. Thank you…
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Nuffield Health Members
I have just been to my nuffield health centre to have a look around as I am between gym memberships. It would be £55 a month, which compared to £35 is a big jump. Is it a club worth joining? Is it really worth £55 a month? I would like any opinions, good or bad. Otherwise I will go back to harpers. Thank you
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Help with protein
I have changed my calorie setting to 40/30/30 as this was recommended after taking a quiz about how I metabolize food. I am struggling though to get the balance right, it has only been a couple of days. I love pasta and bread etc but do not mind cutting down, just trying to figure out how to get protein into my snacks,…
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Calories burned calculation
Not sure how many calories you are burning during some exercises? :noway: I was considering getting a HRM to count calories burned but my partner said that there is an equation you can do to work it out. I have been doing a bit of research and have found a website that helps you to work out an approximation of calories…
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Accurate BMR?
Is the BMR calculator on this site accurate? I have calculated my BMR on various sites and all have come out with different numbers, ranging from 1211 to 1336. What do I go with? :ohwell:
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Recommendation!
I read womens fitness every month and I love it! It is full of exercise tips! They have just brought out a fantastic book, called The Women's Guide to Weight Loss. It has an 8 week eating plan, it has cardio plans and also has an area each for the major muscle groups of the body for you to tone. They have another book…
