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Yoga on You Tube?
Is it possible to do yoga correctly and effectively using You Tube videos ? I've only ever done yoga once before, for 6 months when pregnant, and I'd really like to start again. But I truly can't afford to go to a class. But thought I could try finding some You Tube clips to get me started. Or would I be better buying a…
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Does anyone still use this group ?
Just been prescirbed Orlistat and wondering if anyone still uses this group ?
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Side effects not = weight loss
Hi all, I have now been taking the xenical consistently since 7 Jan, after stopping over xmas. I am sticking to 1340 cals a day as set by MFP. I am doing about 30 mins walking each day. I am seeing quite a lot of oil in my poo (sorry TMI). I was surprised by this as I'm mostly under the 45-50 cal allowance each day for…
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Side Effects
I have in the past thought that I could sneak a burger and chips while taking Xenical and then suffered with awful side effects. This time around I've decided not to take the tablets over Christmas while I was eating crisps/nuts etc. But while I am taking them consistently and staying on a low fat diet I am seeing no side…
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Just started. Been diong a mile a day and .....
Nothing. I weigh in tomorrow and the scales have not moved. I have been under calorie goal every day. My mile a day with Lesley is new to my routine, I was doing very little previously. (recovering from a broken foot) I was hoping for a loss this week. I'll up it to a longer walk with Lesley but I thought that I would…
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New to Lesley -what do you recommend
Hi all, I'm new to walking with Lesley. I've done a mile with her for the last 2 days and really enjoyed it. I'm recovering from a broken foot so walking at home is ideal for me and I would like to start mixing it up rather than the same mile routine every day. Although I'll stick to that for the first week I think. I'm in…
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pancakes
Is it possible to make low cal fluffy American style (I'm in UK) pancakes ? Mine always end up like a crepe and I find it hard to make a fluffly pancake. Any advice welcomed. thanks.
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Ice cream recipe anyone ?
I was given an ice cream maker for my Christmas from my in-laws. So far every receipe I have seen involves lots of cream/custard/eggs etc. Does a low calorie delicious ice cream recipe exist ??? (I'd prefer not to make sorbet) Thanks
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Out for a meal, help me choose please.
I'm off out for lunch with some work colleagues this afternoon and don't want to make bad choices. i know that this is going to get harder and harder over the next week or so but I'd like to start as I mean to go on. http://www.barsoba.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/soba-menu-new.pdf Any advice on a starter and main…
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UK user - advice please
Hi all, Following an injury earier this year I've been struggling to get back into exercise. I've been trying a 10-15 minute walk each day but the weather is getting worse (I'm in Edinburgh, Scotland) so I thought I would try indoor walking. I've heard about Lesley Sansone on MFP but she is not well known in the UK. I…
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quinoa vs cous cous. Discuss.
Hi, I'm a fan of cous cous with vegetables for lunch (either sald veg or roasted veg). But I've considered trying quinoa instead. What's the difference ? Would I use it in exactly the same way as cous cous. Thanks Suzanne
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Is avocado worth the calories ?
I've got a real craving for avocado. I bought some yesterday and just checked the database for calorie content. I knew it was on the high side. But I'm not sure I was prepared for approx 250 for a medium avocado. That bumped my lunch allocation up to nearly 500 cals which is a lot for me. So are the benefits of the good…
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Curves gym for women - thoughts ?
Hi, The local Curves gym near me has some really good new member deals on just now and I just wondered if anyone has any experience. I like the idea of half hour circuits as I'l always short of time (working mum with a 2yr old!) But just wondering how much can be achieved in 30 mins each session ? thanks Suzanne
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weight loss hynotherapy/hypno band. Anyone tried it?
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of weight loss hypnotherapy. I know it's not a magic cure, but as a yo yo dieter that has gone up and down by 4 stone every couple of years. I'm really interested in trying to make the mental shift for a more long term solution. Would be interesting to hear anyone's experiences,…
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Spinach - what to do with it?
I have a whole bag of spinach in the fridge. I bought some to put in a curry and now I don't know what to do with the rest ? Any suggestions ? Thanks.
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Zumba - logging calories
I know a lot of people are doing Zumba classes right now. I'm doing my first tonight. I thought becuase it was so popular it would be in the database but it's not. How do you log calories burned ? Do you just log aerobic exercise ? Thanks.
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Low (or no carb) breakfast I can take to work
I've been reviewing my food and exercise diary and have decided I need to change things up a wee bit. I've been on a plateau for a few weeks, partly my own doing of not being as focussed as I should be. Also I noticed I eat a lot of carbs and would like to reduce these and incorporate more low GI (sweet potato etc). But…
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Eggs
I see a lot of recipes and suggestions for things using eggs with only egg white used. I know it's lower cal and high protein etc. But what do you do with the left over yolk ? Anything or thrown out ? Seems like a waste. Thanks.
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Good food choices at an Italian Restaurant
I'm going out for dinner tonight to a cosy litttle family run Italian restaurant. It's beautiful food but no nutritional info on menu. In fact they don't even have a website I can link to and prepare in advance. So I'm trying to think of good food choices at an Italian restaurant. What should I go for and what to avoid ?…
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Recommend a good detox
Hi, I've been doing well since February and have slowly been losing weight. (slowly but surely wins the race right ?) Anyway I've been hitting a bit of a plateau and wondered if a detox might help kick start me a bit. Does anyone know a good one? I think 3 -4 days max. I know I won't stick to it if it's longer. Thanks.
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No exercise - Absolute beginner
I'm on my way to a better lifestyle by changing what I eat. I've lost 12lbs so far. But I am ashamed to admit that I do very little exercise. I work, I have a toddler and find that i have no time to go to the gym (no desire either) The spare time I do have I want to spend with family and friends. So I'm looking for some…
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FIngers crossed this time is the last time i start a diet !
Hi, I'm Suzanne, I'm 34 and a serial dieter. I've been using myfitnesspal for a couple of weeks now. And have lost 9lbs since I strted dieting again this time. I've been a serial dieter since I was 15. I've tried every diet going so this time I've just gone back to good old fashioned calorie counting and so far it's…
