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For those that enjoy a glass of wine
A glass of wine To my friends who enjoy a glass of wine.. And those who don't and are always seen with a bottle of water in their hand. As Ben Franklin said: In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom, In water there is bacteria. In a number of carefully controlled trials, Scientists have demonstrated that if we…
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Anyone else wiped out at the moment?
For the past week I've been wiped out. I'm eating ok (but adding too much chocolate in I know - I think as a result of the tiredness the cravings have increased) but have very little energy to exercise. I've had my T levels checked recently and my iron is borderline ok (which for me is normal) - I don't have the January…
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TDEE Calculator - Thoughts?
I came across this and I like it. I like it because I haven't got to use MFP estimates on exercise which I believe to be too high, or my ancient Polar which regularly records my heart rate as zero during runs. I know my cals are on the low side currently and I don't like to eat back more than 80% of my exercise cals for…
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Replacement windows...
Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive, double-pane, energy-efficient kind. Today, I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He complained that the work had been completed a year ago and I still hadn't paid for them. Hellloooo,............just because I'm blonde doesn't mean that I…
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Let's have your best memories!
Had a great little reminder of a brilliant memory yesterday, and we're all feeling the Winter approaching a bit...so have a really good think - what's the real good stuff for you? Top 3 moments ever, doesn't matter what they are :-)
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TOPIC: DIY 100 Calorie Snack Ideas - UK
Just seen this topic for the US and thought it was a good one - but shall we start off our own so we have a list of things we can buy in the UK? I've only got a few but hopefully we can add to it!: Small Banana 75g Co-op Fruit and Nut mix 150g Total 0% Greek Yoghurt with a teaspoon of honey
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Warrior Dash strength training advice please
Morning! It *looks* she says hopefully - as if I have kept my shin splints in check so far and would like to apply for the Warrior Dash in London next year soon. Doing C25K outside 3 times a week down the seafront, but thinking I ought to start looking at the strength training. Problem for me is time, I can realistically…
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Backache when exercising
I have some problems with my lower back due mostly to posture, no bone damage etc - have recently been to GP and physio. I've had weight loss and exercise recommended, especially yoga or pilates to strengthen my core muscles. The problem is, when I exercise (anything more active than a 30 min brisk walk) my back is going…
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What's on your MFP motivated bucket list?
Said I'd stay away from the forums - lasted less that a week but I think the answers from this one will be great reading :-) Just noticed over the past few days, how so many of us lose some weight and are motivated to do all sorts of things they wouldn't have had the courage to do before, some weight related and others not…
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Christmas challenge?
Has anyone just started one off - fitness or weight loss goal? Could do with a little extra 'push' but not organised enough to do one myself!
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Stuffed chicken breasts - any tomato/chilli type filling ide
Hi all. I'm doing stuffed chicken breasts a fair bit at home, but mostly pesto or garlic and herb Philadelphia. Does anyone know of any tomato/chilli or maybe a little more spicy fillings? Or any good sites? Not too hot though I'm a wimp - but it will keep the OH happy :-) Thank you!
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One for the laydeez - not exciting I'm afraid!
Hormone related - told you it wasn't fun... Every month I get sore boobs. I mean as in, C25K is not that much fun for that reason (actually, walking fast down a corridor isn't fun!) Anyone get any ideas about whether there's any bonus here with losing weight (mass!) and eating more healthily for this department? Not after…
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UK Asda goers - DVD recommendations please!
Hello :-) I'm animal sitting at my daughters for the next two weeks, where the traffic queues to get in and out are a bit yuck. With this in mind I thought I'd skip the gym and do couch to 5k on the roads around her way - but as I've had shin splints before I *might* need a backup plan. There's a big Asda en route to hers…
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LEMON & GARLIC ROASTED SALMON WITH ROASTED TOMATOES
From the Asda website, having a go at it tonight - http://groceries.asda.com/asda-estore/banneroffers/banneroffercontainer.jsp?listId=1215017045499 Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tsp lemon juice 4 dollops* Hellmann's Light Mayonnaise 1 tsp crushed garlic 4 salmon fillets 250g cherry tomatoes *A dollop is one level tablespoon of…
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Where to get US baking cups in the UK?
Hi all, on a budget and there's some great recipes on here from the US. I've got a conversion chart, but would like to grab some baking cups, bargain ones! Anybody from the UK managed to pick some up on the cheapo? Thank you!
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UK people - Asda bargains!
I managed to grab black pinstripe bootleg work trousers for £4 yesterday, they seemed to just be putting a load more on the rails too. Great bargain if you are planning to not stay in a size for long!
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When you hit target - Maintenance
Well, I'm not even half way through yet, it's going well, happy and motivated, but, already I'm worried about maintenance. I've lost this weight before, fallen off the wagon and put it all back on again. I guess I have the normal reasons, family and work stuff, bereavement - to be honest, normal life stuff...but can people…
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Wii Fit games - suitable for those living in flat/apartment!
Hi all, I try to get to the gym 3 times a week, but want to be doing some sort of exercise every day. However, I am an office jockey as my ex used to call me, and unfortunately a bit of a workaholic too which makes gym daily difficult more than 3 times a week (I have joined a 24/7 gym things should change but it's just…
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How often do you try on your 'too small' clothes!!
sparadise made me think, on her NSV of finding her too small clothes now fitted :-D....How often do people try on their 'too small' clothes?? This is going to make me seem very anal, but I have a rail of them in order of - not a chance in hell, shouldn't be too long, and this fit but are too tight. I'm thinking around…
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Too much protein?
How much is too much? My day generally goes something like this: Breakfast - a pro-biotic yoghurt and a banana Mid morning snack - blueberries Lunch - prawns, chicken, couscous, cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, mushrooms Afternoon - grapes Dinner - poached egg, side salad, salmon This gives me a pretty high reading on the…
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Newbie
Hi All, just going into my second week of doing this, have tried before but more half hearted last time. On my profile is my fat pic, but I've also put one on of where I was a couple of years ago, if I can get even close to this I'll be doing cartwheels! Looking to give and receive support and inspiration, everyone welcome…
