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I'm back *again* and need to -135lbs
So i'm back again, some of you may remember me, most will not was on here before and lost of couple of stone, around 25-30lbs fell off the wagon and went back to junk foods and 3ltrs fizzy pop Am going to do an Atkins Style diet, lower in carbs and higher in protein/fat - its hard to get used to at first but Induction is…
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WARNING - toilet talk! Induction Phase of Atkins
Hopefully the warning in the topic will help ppl who dont wish to discuss such things, but im really worried about something but dont want to go to my doc to be laughed at. Ive recently switched to an atkins induction style diet - basically less than 20g carbs, lots of plain meat and a little low sugar salad things, and no…
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Where are you on the STEPS TO SUCCESS
someone sent me this lovely picture on facebook to help me see where I really am in my journey - thought I'd share with you all
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AM LOOKING FOR THE BEST FROZEN CHICKEN IN UK
I love my chicken, and like to add seasonings to plain fillets, but ive realised there is so much salt water added to chicken I even went to my local butchers and he said that even his fresh chicken has added salt water :o ( So I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if they have found any good frozen chicken breast fillets? I…
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FITBIT - anyone have one? looking for reviews
Not sure what one is - look here: http://www.fitbit.com/uk/product Does anyone have a FitBit? Have seen them about and now see MFP has a section for them - any reviews from MFP users? I have a desk job but do get up and walk to other offices, and im in a 6 floor building so i do move - just wondering if these are any good?…
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Article - Not All FATS Are Bad
When choosing fats, pick unsaturated fat over saturated or trans fat. Here's how to know the difference. Most foods contain several different kinds of fat, and some are better for your health than others are. You don't need to completely eliminate all fat from your diet. In fact, some fats actually help promote good…
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Weekend shopping - few light things for snacks
Here is my weekend shopping which includes: Breakfast: 3 bananas Lunch: Carrot sticks with houmous - will throw in some dried fruits which I have in teh fridge Snack: box of strawberries to much on a few at a time Also gonna try home made houmous for work next week so for that: Chick peas low fat yoghurt red peppers not…
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HELP! Am confused re: BMR vs NET Calories
OK, so first off, my BMR according to MFP is: Your estimated BMR is: 2,153 calories/day* For me to lose 2lbs a week, MFP told me to eat 1600calories a day plus exercise , and that my maintenance to lose 0lbs a week is 2600calories I see a lot of people saying 'eat your BMR to lose weight' but I am confused. Surely if I eat…
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Has anyone baked with Stevia?
So i've only recently discovered Stevia in the shops here in the UK I do a bit of baking, and would love to get into baking healthier items Love my loaf cakes - banana is my fav as I have a dairy free recipe Just wondering if anyone has baked with Stevia, and if you have, do you use the same quantity of Stevia to sugar as…
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Food for Team Meeting @ Work
So I have a meeting at work on Wednesday and they announced today there will be nothing to eat! Determined to stick to my diet, I have come home and decided to make some banana bread cake. I also grabbed some Tesco Light Choices carrot cake slices just in case the bread cake doesnt work out. Does anyone else bake things to…
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Venison Burgers...... how healthy are they?
So I'm finding that beef burgers are slightly too high in cals and fat for me, so I found some "Finne Brogue Venison Burgers 284G" in Tesco - I think ya get 2 in a pack. Nutritional Values on pack say: Typical Values_____Typical values per 100g Energy __________407Kj/96Kcal Protein __________20.2g Carbohydrate______1.6g of…
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Gourmet Burger Meal - can anyone help
So I'm taking ymmum to a Gourmet Burger Restaurant tonight - the menu can be found here - http://www.wolfesburgers.co.uk/food-menu.php They offer the chance to change your burger bun for a side salad Now i've tried to reduce my calories every day for the last few weeks, to give myself a few spare for tonight Am wondering…
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What can I use with curry paste?
I have a thai green curry paste that I'm looking to use to make vegetable curry with brown rice - am wondering that I can use to mix with the paste - the recipe says coconut milk or full fat cream, but I'm wondering what you use??? I have skimmed milk but I think it may be too thin..... any ideas?
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Is my 'Goal' realistic?
So I've started back on here on 1st march, starting weight of 297, and since then, I'm 5lbs down (weight in on Fridays) My ultimate goal is to lose 113lbs by 1st march 2014 I have a few underlying health conditions, and cant really afford gym memberships at the moment, but am determined to get out walking a bit when…
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WLS - i know i want it, i just dont know whether to go for b
I'm 6ft tall with a BMI of 40.25 - I have been considering WLS for a long time, and am determined to start saving for it, but i dont know whether to go for the band or balloon I find it hard to drink loads of water, and apparently that is crucial with the balloon...... now, I dont need ppl to tell me i'm not that big, and…
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anyone out there over 5ft 10 with around 80lbs to lose?
am looking for people who can support each other, who have very similar goals and build to myself i like to support whoever i can, but have an increasing number of friends who want to get slim for summer, where as my journey is a little different I am 6ft 1 and have another 60 or so pounds to lose - my starting weight was…
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Me in my old trousers
OK so here goes - i've finally plucked up the courage to put my old trousers on and show the OH (Mr_Fat) how much weight i've lost in the last 2 years (joined MFP 29th March 2011 but was liosing weight slowly before that) Here are the pics he took on his phone: Trousers - size 30 Me - size 22
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Resting Hart Rate (RHR)
So I have finally got a HRM and am interested to see how my RHR relates to what is considered normal, considering i am very very overweight and not at all fit and healthy. According to my HRM my RHR is 69 I found this chart online - how do you compare? Are you an Athlete????
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Question over HRM accuracy during strength training
Just looking for some clarification. I received the following message from a friend on here, who shall remain anonymous: When I go the the gym, I start my HRM the moment I step on the treadmill (i only walk, i dont run or jog) and dont look at it again until i'm walking back to the changing room.] My gym routine normall…
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Query regarding Carbs
Hi everyone I understand that carbs can slow down your weight loss - I am trying to keep my carbs around 90 -120g a day I am eating much more fruit and noticing that my carbs are coming from them, with maybe only 20g carbs coming from breads, pastas, potatoes etc Is there a difference in carbs from fruits and carbs from…
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Views from half way up Cave Hill, Belfast
So as some of youo will know, I moved over to Belfast 2 years ago and am lucky enough to live at the foot of Cave Hill (on wiki) Here are a few pics from my last trip up there - apols for quality, phone camera not the best.... Was aiming to get back up there today but its been chucking down with rain :o (
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What to wear at the Pool in the Gym
So, the gym i've joined has a pool, 2 jacuzzis and a steam room - i've NEVER been in a swimming pool and havent actually sat in a bath of water for like 20yrs - also never been in the sea trying to find something i can wear in the pool etc thats gonna cover some of my lumps and bumps but still be nice - i dont like my back…
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Drinks & Bars to have whilst at gym
So I'm starting at a gym on Monday - daunting but I have to do it Am wondering if people take the made up powder protein drinks etc with them, or the bars, or if its just water whilst there and then the shakes when you get home.... I have a 650ml shaker bottle
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how much do your meal weigh??
So when i'm doing my meals, i weigh EVERYTHING possible i often find that my evening meal has a minimum of 500g of veg in it just wondering if anyone else looks at the weight of the meal - if so, does eating less weight make a difference to your overall weight loss? or is it mosely about just kcals and micronutrients? I…
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Weekly Menus at work - help me!!
So work haev release their weekly menu at work and i'm really stuck as to what I can have and what is bad for me, as i dont know all the ingredients :o ( I am only in work for 2 days following today, so have only copied the menu for the days I am in - any help or opinions are appreciated...... Tuesday: Soups Cream of…
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NSV very personal to me - advise to read overview at top bef
* This NSV is regarding natural removal of of digested food waste from the human body, and a medical condition regarding this - am writing this so as not to offend anyone who reads on and then is offended in any way* ************************************************************* I have suffered for many years with a medical…
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Blood Pressure
So I had my blood pressure and BMI checked at work before starting my new lifestyle and my blood pressure was 130/90 is this normal for a healthy fit person? or just normal for someone who is a lot overweight? Not sure if i need to work on my blood pressure coming down or just let it be
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Blood Pressure
So I had my blood pressure and BMI checked at work before starting my new lifestyle and my blood pressure was 130/90 is this normal for a healthy fit person? or just normal for someone who is a lot overweight? Not sure if i need to work on my blood pressure coming down or just let it be
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going over on Protein
So i've tracked protein in my diary because i NEVER used to eat fresh meat or fruit and veg - my diet was ALL packet micro meals and takeaways I'm noticing that I'm going over my daily goal of 45g Protein, and sometimes hitting as high as 75g (i like chicken and pork) Am wondering if there is anything wrong with going so…
