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How do you account for roast chicken?
OK, I'm British, so we love having a roast chicken dinner on a Sunday. But, I'm a bit at a loss of how to account for it calories wise. What does everyone else do? Do you weigh out the chicken portion once cooked and carved, and then add an estimate for the butter rubbed into the chicken skin? Or, what? Use a similar entry…
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Monday is my weigh in day. Is it yours?
Hi there! I started afresh last Monday with a new determination to reach my goal this time. Today was my weigh in day after the first week. I have lost 2.2lbs! Wahoo!! I expected (hoped?) for it to be more, but I also knew deep down that the alcohol I had on Saturday night would play its part! lol My stats: SW: 188.6 CW:…
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5ft 7in females at 154lbs (my first target), pictures for motivation please?
Hiya I'm a 5 foot 7 inch tall female. Currently 188lbs and my first target is 154lbs for my holiday later this year (end target is 135lbs). Just wanting to see some pictures of other ladies same height, at that weight, as some motivation for myself. It's hard to imagine what I will look like at the moment as it's been…
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Protein Powder - Muscle & Size Gainer - Really?
Hi, I'm currently shopping around for a cheap source of protein powder so I can try out some recipes. Hubby and I are not trying to gain, we are losing weight whilst attempting to retain as much muscle as possible. So we're keen to keep our protein intake at optimum levels. I came across the low calorie protein cheesecake…
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Starting Again
Hi All This isn't my first time on MFP, or even my first time losing weight, but I am back and ready to get back to healthy. I never struggled with my weight when I was young. I ate whatever I liked (and it was mostly junk to be honest as I was such a fussy eater) and I didn't gain weight. Probably because I was very…
