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CALORIE SETTING
Hi everyone, I am looking for advice on how to work out the amount of calories I should be aiming for. My BMR says 1560 but MFP set it at 1260 as a standard. I know I have a slow metabolism (yes really!) I have Hashimotos a dodgy Thyroid function (unmedicated - sub clinical) and slow metabolism from an eating disorder…
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Under active Thyroid, very slow metabolism and existing injury! HELP!
Hi everyone, Ive been here on and off for years. Recently took break and took my eye off the nutrition ball so to speak, so here I am again! I have had health issues and after tests I find I have under active Thyroid, my metabolism is really slow ( takes me 4 days to process food ) I suspect this is due to my laxative…
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REBOUNDER?! tips anyone bouncing?!!
Hi all! I have a Belkin Rebounder, awesome mini trampoline.... any one have any work out tips? How do I put it under my exercise, so far I have been putting it down as cardio dancing?!
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REBOUNDER or mini-trampoline?!
Hi all, I have one of these mini trampolines and used to do some bouncing on it, not sure how effective it is, any one any comments please on if its worth the bounce!!?
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CEROC DANCING - post workout migraine?!
Yup, I get my workout from 3 solid hours in a night of Ceroc dancing! Its a great workout and so much fun! I try and go twice a week. But I get a splitting awful migraine type (without funny vision) headache the next day and maybe from an hour or so after I get home. Is it not enough fluids, salts or what can I do?...love…
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DETOX at home - without special kits anyone know how?!
Hi all, I have a few days to myself so I thought I would try to give myself some motivation and a kick up the butt by doing a bit of a detox...is this worth while.? Just feel I have slipped into bad habits and want to get a fresh start and clear out the junk... I dont really want to uy a kit of powders and tablets so…
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OMG I feel like stuffing my face so badly!!!
Thats it! I have lost the will to diet...as soon as I feel like I am going on a diet I just think about food all the time. When I first went on here I realised I was not eating enough, now I just want to eat all day! Its all so yummy! I am so stressed at the moment, my hubby is ill and my eldest is driving me nuts and my…
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I need IRON!? food ideas?!
Hi, I have just added iron to my daily food nutrition thingy and noticed that I never seem to have much iron ... any ideas on getting more. MY USUAL DAY would be.... porridge for brekkie I tend to go for roast veg and a protein for lunch ready meal for tea/evening plus yoghurts and some fruit berries. I dont do too many…
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fat burning furnace..eh?!
So I keep getting that pop up with the bloke going on about him and his wife! Whats it all about then...anyone know what is so AMZING about this!?
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GIRDLE anyone else?!
I wear an ESBELT shaping girdle everyday, it is supposed to help with weight loss due to compression and heat but I wear mine as it keeps me warm and supports my arthiritic hips....and give a lovely shape without being uncomfortable. I have the underbust to below hip version but they also do a below the bum version…
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To CHEER UP ALL MUMS!
My mum sent me this, and I wanted to share as it is so nice, hope it makes you smile! x MOTHERS Real Mothers don't eat quiche; They don't have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils Are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, Filthy ovens and happy kids. Real Mothers know…
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GAS bill poll - just for interest! 3 bed semi
This might be a bit of a funny one to put on here but I cant seem to find out if my gas bill is correct for my house, seems like a lot considering we never put the heating on hardly...hope you dont mind me asking...!! Our gas bill seems loads and I cant work out why! I live in a 1950 small 3 bed semi, insulated loft but no…
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STONE GRILL...anyone?!
I have just got my fab stone grill and love the healthy easy way to cook but I am getting stuck for new ideas...anyone else got one? (It is a hot stone that you cook indoors meat and veges on at the table - great fun!.) I usually have a good steak in strips, chicken and BBQ sauce marinade, have tried fresh tuna, venison…
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burning up front of shins - advice!
I used to walk marathons a few years ago so I am an experienced power-walker but i have never been able to figure out a stretch for up the front of my shins, this area burns like hell when I walk...I can usually walk it out but this morning it was so bad I thought i had better stop!!! I am only training cardio EOD and do…
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so didnt lose this week?!!!
No loss this week, have been really stressy and not sleeping much and maybe a bit picky but on the whole I feel I did pretty well in dire circumstances. So now I am thinking - what the heck might as well stuff my face!!! DO you think that too?!
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red face after exercise - tips?!!
Hi all, This is a funny one... I have been trying to exercise in the mornings before I have breakfast, thats ok, its my best time and doesnt bother anyone but when I have had a good 30 ins on my treadmill my face is redder than a beetroot! SO not only does it now mean I have to wash my hair everyday (yawn) cos I am so…
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anyone here a Carer like me?!
Hi all, just wondered if there are any other full-time carers on here? I care for my Hubby. He has 4 herniated discs and is also Bipolar II ultradian. So I am sure we would have similar challenges and may be able to help each other. x
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OMG worst day ever...!
What on earth was I doing, I just could not stop eating today. It s like every time I go on a diet I feel the urge to binge. I cant help it, its awful...I even ate a whole box of Cinnamon Grahams watching tV! I feel so rubbish, what an idiot. I have always avoided 'diets' because they make me binge so I havent managed to…
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ACAI berry anyone?!
I have been taking pure acai for a while now but havent noticed any weight loss...i know, I know! ...but I thought as a vitamin supplement it would be beneficial and didnt really believe the weight loss hype - anyone any comments, tried it?!
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Newbie, starting AGAIN, again!
Hello all, I joined here a few weeks ago but I have struggled with getting going, then disastrous weekends and comfort eating but now I am going to really give it a proper go! I lost 56lbs a few years ago and became Bulimic so I am scared of food ruling my life again so it has put me off , or I have used it as an excuse,!!…
