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Body Beast worth a go?
I want to begin a strength training program, I've dabbled with Chalean Extreme in the past, didn't get past the Push phase but I believe that's because I fell off the wagon and never went back. I want to give myself a kick up the bum and watching Body Beast vids excites me but I want to make sure it is worth my time and…
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Losing on the scale but not physically. . .
Hey, this is driving me crazy and no one I speak to seems to understand. I've lost 22 lbs (1st 8 lbs) yet I cannot see any difference in my body, yes my face is a bit slimmer but I still have a big stomach, thighs, arms and a bit of a double chin. I'm 5ft 1 and weigh 215.6 lbs (15st 6 lbs). My friends say i'm being silly…
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London lady needs more friends
Hey, I'm far from new to mfp I've bounced up and down with my diet but I'm finally taking it seriously and would appreciate new friends who can offer support and I will give it right back! I follow a keto way of eating that's very low carb, moderate protein and high fat and my diary is always open if you're following it…
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Workout Partner
Hey, Anyone from the area of Thamesmead who enjoys walking for exercise? I'd like to go a few evenings a week after work and would be great to have a buddy. Also I'm a member of Puregym and use Bermondsey and will the Charlton one once it opens, so great to have a gym partner.
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Summer 2014 Weight loss challenge
Hey ladies! Summer will be here sooner than we think and I don't know about you but I don't relish the thought of looking back and wishing I made a real commitment to shed the pounds. I remember this challenge which was started by Yana150 last year was a big success and very popular within this group so I'm thinking why…
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Who's giving Stoptober a go?
Stoptober is fast approaching and a great opportunity to begin a new change/challenge. I'm going to stop eating all processed foods especially carbs for the month and stop weighing daily, I will weigh on the 1st and the next on the 31st. What are you stopping for Stoptober?
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Fit by New Years 2013 Challenge - Open group
Hey! Not done a challenge in ages so with September looming why not! This will be a new month and a fresh start to give ourselves that kick to get into our New Year garms that little bit faster. The goal is to lose as many lbs as you can before the end of the year but to try and attain a minimum 1lb loss and to burn at…
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Intermittent Fasting know how.
I've been interested in this for awhile but can never find the right answers on how I do this. Are there different types? Things I should eat? Please break it down to me, basically how and when? I already know the why lol. Cheers. :)
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Insanity at 230lbs Crazy?!
Hey ya'll I have Insanity ready to go tomorrow starting with the fit test and have been taking a sneak peak at the vids and although I still want to give it a go wondering if I am crazy to jump straight in as I am nowhere near as fit as the peeps on it. I was doing Turbofire for about a year and got to a good level of…
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Dying for some saltfish fritters!
I really love these and not had in time but i'm following a low carb diet due to medical reasons (pcos). I know I must use plain flour but was wondering if I could get away with almond flour or coconut flour or flax meal? I don't want to go off plan but the way i'm hankering... Thanks!
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Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Conditioner
Is it ok to use this as a moisturising deep conditioner? I mix it with various essential oils and conditon my hair after the rinse out but I've read that it is a light protein treatment, it does leave my hair a little moisturised. Also any recommendations on a moisturising organic (or close enough) conditioner I can use…
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Natural hair drama!
Hey Diva's! I'm in desperate need of some advice the more I research the more confused I become so basically I need you to break it down to me like your talking to a five year old. :blushing: Basically, I've always had long natural thick hair then when I turned 16 in 2001 I believe I relaxed it and did a retouch every 3rd…
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THIS is what I am working towards!
Had to share! I am on this journey for many reasons, improved health, long life, to look good with clothes on and off but recently I have found the below as a true motivation to get to my goal weight. I want to look Fab-U-Lous doing these moves on my big day. http://youtu.be/kjo9FOH89Lc I am looking forward to all eyes on…
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Eating Bacon will KILL you!
This is the headlines in the UK today, eating processed meats can lead to an early grave. Is anything safe anymore? As a ketoer this and sausages are a staple part of my diet and honestly something is going to kill me anyway so why live in fear? I say eat up, enjoy and everything in moderation. Now for brekkie :wink:
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Flourless choc cake what am I doing wrong?
I'm in the UK and I use Canderel as a sweetener. I just had two disastrous attempts at a flourless microwave in a minute chocolate cake, the first was bitter and grainy the 2nd a little less so but that's because instead of 1 tbsp of Canderel I used 3. The recipe called for Splenda but I only have Canderel. I really want…
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Where did you notice your body change first?
Hey been at this awhile and I get this will take time and is a lifestyle not a fast fix and I am cool playing the waiting game and working for it but I sometimes wonder when I will begin to see a change in my body besides some increased endurance. When I touch my neck and collarbone I can feel the bone more than I used to…
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Splenda/Canderel?
I'm in the UK and I use Canderel as a sweetener. I just had two disastrous attempts at a flourless microwave in a minute chocolate cake, the first was bitter and grainy the 2nd a little less so but that's because instead of 1 tbsp of Canderel I used 3. The recipe called for Splenda but I only have Canderel. I really want…
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Hands up if your here due to a snoring partner
I swear i'm going to kill him and plead temporary insanity I think I may just get away with it. It's 4am and i'm awake because he is snoring the place down leaving me wondering if I could get away with it because I feel it coming on. Honestly we watched the latest Walking Dead tonight and as much as I love zombie shows (I…
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Cardio vs Strength?
Hey, I had a night on the town Saturday which led to my choices not being the best and carb heavy so I know I've knocked myself out of ketosis. I would like your opinions on what form of exercise you do to deplete the glycogen in your liver and muscles to reach it faster? It normally takes me 4-5 days to begin showing pink…
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Strength vs Cardio?
Hey, I had a night on the town Saturday which led to my choices not being the best and carb heavy so I know I've knocked myself out of ketosis. I would like your opinions on what form of exercise you do to deplete the glycogen in your liver and muscles to reach it faster? It normally takes me 4-5 days to begin showing pink…
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You know what really grinds my gears?
That the majority of food that tastes orgasmic :love: is bad for me and the good stuff doesn't leave me as satisfied as the bad. :sad: I love a cheese salad can eat it every day but never hits that sweet spot like a moist chocolate cake or a portion of fish and chips. What grinds your gears? Lets do it Griffin style!…
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TurboFire/Chalean Hybrid
Hi all! I am starting the TurboFire/ ChaLean Extreme Hybrid tomorrow (7th Jan 13) and will be following the 12 week schedule and thought it would be great to have others joining me for accountability and if your just a lover of one of the programmes join anyway it'll be fun. I will be following Jenelle's schedule because I…
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TurboFire & ChaLean Hybrid Challenge
Hi all! I am starting the TurboFire/ ChaLean Extreme Hybrid tomorrow (7th Jan 13) and will be following the 12 week schedule and thought it would be great to have others joining me for accountability and if your just a lover of one of the programmes join anyway it'll be fun. I will be following Jenelle's schedule because I…
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OH NO HE DIDN'T!
Couple weeks ago a colleague shouted in the showroom in front of other staff and customers that he won't be taking his lunch break because and I quote "I don't want to end up as fat as you." :mad: OH NO HE DIDN'T!!! 4 days ago another said "I look like Big Mama from the movies" WTF! :noway: OH NO HE DIDN'T!!! Yes I work…
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What's your vice?
Hello, my name is Serene and I am a "Potato-o-holic" I love potatoes anyway i can get them especially fried, baked and roasted, I am here today because I want to say "I don't need you potaotes! No longer will your crispy outer skin and smooth filling control my life. What's your no.1 vice? Please share, this is a safe…
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What am I doing wrong?
Hey all! I'll admit I'm not the angel I should be on Keto at the weekends but I don't go nuts but during the week I'm eating low carb and high fat and i've been at this since 3rd Sept and in that time i've only managed to lose 7lbs. I do Turbo Fire 4x a week and I'm lifting with Chalean Extreme (just completed Push phase)…
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Lift heavy or aerobic exercise?
Hey guys what's the best/fastest method to deplete all glycogen (carbs) from the liver is it lifting heavy or high intensity aerobics? I've been doing Chalean Extreme and completed the Push phase and between phases I take a 2 week break to concentrate on cardio usually Turbo Fire. I've had a tough time trying to get back…
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Am I doing Keto right?
Hey all! I'll admit I'm not the angel I should be on Keto at the weekends but I don't go nuts but during the week I'm eating low carb and high fat and i've been at this since 3rd Sept and in that time i've only managed to lose 7lbs. I do Turbo Fire 4x a week and I'm lifting with Chalean Extreme (just completed Push phase)…
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Am I eating too much protein?
Hey. I started the Keto plan yesterday and was told to keep fats high but I think I'm going over on the protein. I want to hit ketosis will this hinder my efforts? I have pcos so is a struggle as is. My diary is open, meals are a lil mis matched as I'm just throwing things together to try reach the numbers. Macros are 5%…
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Back pain
Hey all. I'm in week 3 of Burn and enjoying the program but since the second week this problem has occurred. When I have to do moves like bowler lunges or basically any workout which involves me bending over with a straight back or leaning forward to do any lifts I get a really full on ache in the lower middle part of my…