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Deciding on new blender
Hey guys, So my trusty blender is slowly (ok not so slowly) dying the death, it's waving the white flag and begging for retirement!! The blender I have been using isn't overly powerful, that's not to say that I wouldn't like more power.. I'm just unsure how much power I need(ok.. want.. If I 'needed' it.. I'd have one by…
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Preparation for Intense Exercise
Hey folks! I'm intrigued, what are some of the things everybody does to prepare for an intense day/evening of exercise? By intense I mean one in which you might only do on a rare occasion or it could be a half/full marathon. I think that everybody prepares differently and it interests me because in the past I've gained…
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It isn't going to be easy but this week I'm going to..
What is your target for this week? An NSV (Non Scale Victory), gym target.. you name it!! It doesn't even have to be fitness related, something you're going to do to make YOU proud! Remember, Give this 110% and you'll take 110% right back out of this! If for any reason you don't manage.. you have still learned what didn't…
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Starting new Clean Bulk - Input Appreciated
Hey guys, So far I've concentrated on making small gains but maintaining a reasonably low BF% (staying lean, so to speak... No fancy science, just keeping it clean and keeping to my cardio. Being sure to eat back 75% of calculated Kcals, lifting and pushing fairly heavy). I was planning on just keeping lean but as I posted…
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My Before, mid-journey and Now
So, it's been a long lifestyle trip for me so far. Unlike so many on here I have no idea of my starting weight(I'd guess around 17-18 Stones at my largest point).. When I decided that enough was enough I decided to 'go it alone' and it was some time before I discovered MFP (it would have been so much easier with MFP and…
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What has motivated YOU today?
Hey everyone, So, I thought maybe it might be nice if we share something that motivated us today and maybe helped to push us that little bit further! You never know, you might see something that has inspired somebody else that goes a long way to inspiring you too! It could be anything (within reason! lol)- A quote that you…
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High protein - High Calorie clean bulk/muscle gain Chocolate Mud Pie (adaptable content)
Just figured I would share my latest pre-workout superfood (well, I love it and it tastes super at the same time as providing more than enough protein). This is adapted from a mud-pie recipe I found on here some time ago, so.. This is simply my high calorie adaption that I have found to help me a great deal recently!…
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The winning attitude - What is YOUR motivation?
Hey guys, Over the past week there have been countless new people joining up and countless new posts introducing themselves, I am hugely impressed by all the motivation and dedication I've seen here by both the new people AND the people that have been so encouraging! This community is so helpful, welcoming and supportive..…
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Favorite Christmas treat of the person above?!?!?! Pure Decadence
Seeing as I'm the first poster.. Person above loved their invisible mince pies!!
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Clean Bulk
Hey guys, I'm playing with my macros a little and working on my clean bulk. Currently I'm reaching around 250g protein, 2700Kcal (+/- eating back Cardio kcals), its the Carbs that I'm wondering about. Currently I'm going to around 240 mixed carbs (for the most part), is this too many do you think? I'm aiming for a lean…
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Galaxy S5 ... Running Armband with phono socket??
Hey guys, Ok so I'm slowly getting agrivated, every armband case I can find for the Galaxy S5 is actually designed for the S4 or older models, so the earphone (phono) jack is on the wrong side of the top of the case. Online I can't seem to find one that shows the top. Does anybody know of one that fits??? I'm getting…
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Baileys - Irish Cream
Ok guys, time for some serious assistance from the awesome folks of MFP!! (I hope lol) Around this time, I am extremely tempted to blow a whole bunch of kcals on a few nights in with Baileys over Xmas, although I know I'm never gonna find a 'healthy, macro friendly' alternative (it is alcahol after all and made of cream of…
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500 Kcal Pizza - High Protein healthy option
HI guys, So today I followed a few recipes I have been considering doing for a while. The end result is an awesomely tasty pizza that is Macro friendly! Stats- Calories - 499 Carbs - 39 Fat - 11 Protein- 58g Sodium - 1150 Sugar - 7 Ingredients- Asda - White Tortilla (60g Each), 1 wrap Weight Watchers - Reduced Fat Grated…
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Above Poster - Runner, Cycler, Lifter, Martial Artist, Other (state, e.g. Armed Forces)
Go
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Zombie Apocolypse - WHERE would you hide and with WHO (from mfp) and WHY
A zombie pandemic has broken out across the globe, who would you take with you (would be a few.. can't be everyone) and why would you go where you go, take who you take?? Come on, this is serious stuff people!!! Survival on the line here!
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Above Poster - Preffered Holiday - Adventure, Relaxation or Party Weekend
Go Go Go :)
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Hit The Jackpot!
So.. among my emails today I have recieved another offer that I simply can't refuse! I have become the benefactor to a highly prosperous goldmine in Nigeria, all I must do is send all my bank details and personal information to the person at the other side of the world and I too could be living like a king!!! You heard it…