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Lunch ideas please?
Veggie No Carb diet - its working bloody wonders for me and I am totally committed to this as the best weight loss approach for my body. I could use some help though please cause I work full time and have to kids the rest of the time - so time is my problem! Any suggestions for quick and easy lunches gratefully received -…
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Positive, supportive MFP buddies wanted for Jan detox!
Hi, I love MFP for weight loss it's brilliant! What really helps is giving and receiving support from time to time, so please come on by and send a friend request! I'm UK based, 39 and I follow a low carb veggie diet and I'm always interested to learn about what works for other people, ideas etc!
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Running advice, please - osteoarthritis
Hi all - as long distance runners I am hoping someone might be able to help. I've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both feet - the right foot is worse with both the big toe and the next door toe affected. Currently running or power walking beyond 20 minutes becomes really painful, a lot like I've got big stones inside…
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Free Digital Magazine all about running!
Look what my lovely husband did! Please have a read of the magazine here http://issuu.com/powabulletin1/docs/runninglifeissue1
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Very Comforting Carbonara (Low Carb Veggie style)
Yeah I know, it shouldn't work. But it does. Quorn Bacon style rashers - 1 pack (or lean ham if you aint a veggie) Rapeseed oil (or similar) 1 Freerange egg 30g grated Sainsburys Basics Italian Hard Cheese (a good veggie version of parmesan) 100g half fat Crème fraîche Pinch of Nutmeg and a little chopped parsley (if you…
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Week 1 - Starting weight and Targets for the week ahead
So here we go, I'm 176lbs and my goal weight is 154lbs ... so only 22 to drop (28 gone already!). This week its going to be all about the EXERCISE!!! I'm going to use the treadmill at least 4 times this week for 30 mins a crack (walking at 3.5 mph). I'm also going to get back to proper meal planning and blogging my ideas -…
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Low-carb creamy sausage and mustard 'pasta'
Adapted from this delicious offering from Nigel Slater http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/sausagesandmustard_92487 Ingredients Glug of rapeseed oil (olive is fine, I just like to support British!)l a medium onion peeled, sliced 1/2 courgette chopped up into long thin ribbons - think tagliatelle 2 Quorn sausages (I used the…
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Curry and Mexican Mmmmmmm
I love curries and mexican food - anyone found any tried and tested ideas? I am happy to use Quorn as a substitute!
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Halloumi and Cucumber Salad with a spicy dressing
1 block halloumi 1 chilli, finely chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 desert spoon of Splenda (or similar) 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 1 cucumber, chopped in to nice sized batons 4 tablespoons water Rapeseed oil, just a splash Teaspoon sesame seeds and/or pinenuts (optional) Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main.…
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Harrisa spiced 'Chicken' bake
1 x Packet Quorn fillets 1 x Tin chopped tomato 1 x desert spoon Harrisa paste (less or more, to suit your taste) Chopped Veg i,e Peppers, Courgettes, Onion, Leek - try and stick to the good veg Splash Rapseseed oil Salt and black Pepper 80-100gs Strong Cheddar This one is so stupidly easy and extremely tasty, 5 mins prep…
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Super quick, super easy Hot Chilli
1 x 500g Bag Quorn Mince 1 x 700ml Sainsburys Organic Passata (or similar) 1 x Onion 1 x Tin drained kidney beans 1 good heaped teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1 good headed teaspoon chilli flakes (or a fresh chilli, finely chopped) - add to your taste! Splash of water, about two tablespoons. Salt and Pepper 1 x Knorr…
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Not naughty Butternet and cream cheese soup
Has a massive Mmmmmmmmmm factor and super easy to make. Delish as a soup, but also a fantastic sauce for Quorn (or chicken) fillets ... I good sized Butternut Squash 4 cloves of Garlic Knorr Vegetable Stock Pot and pint boiling water Big tub cream cheese (I used Philly Light) Salt and fresh black pepper Some Sage, if you…
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My Fav Salad
Get a 225g block of Light Halloumi, chop up and dry fry, turning regularly to stop it sticking. Prep a plate with a MASSIVE handful of baby spinach, Chop up a nice crispy red pepper and scatter over the top, same with a big ol' chunk of cucumber. Crack open some Crespo Green pitted olives with herbs and scatter about half…
