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I wish I could invent.....
Some days I wish I could see a little counter that is linked to my stomach that tells me how many calories and macros I have eaten and how many I have left. I guess I would have to swallow a gadget to measure this! It would be so much easier than weighing and logging everything! What would you invent and why?
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show day food
hey everyone! We have our hafla on Saturday....I never know what to eat in the day to not bloat too much, any ideas? (I am vegan) Thank you for your help :-) Fliss
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Started 16th March 2015 - Anyone else?
Hi, I just started today, really enjoyed the first workout! Anyone else just starting?
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Gym instructors and heavy lifters (esp. ladies) - what should I ask for?
Hi all, As its been a few years since I stepped inside a gym I've booked a gym induction to go over everything again. Not sure what to ask for though....I want to start lifting heavy(ier)....I've been doing Jillian DVD's at home with 4kg weights. I also swim, dance, do yoga so I'm not unfit - just not very strong. I used…
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best spiralizer to buy in the UK?
Hi, I'm looking to get a spiralizer to make some healthy meals with. They look like fun! Can anyone in the UK suggest a good brand? I'd like one that does both skinny and flat strips and one that isn't too hard to use. Thanks in advance :D
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what to eat after donating blood
Hi all. Any ideas what to take to eat afer donating blood? I never know what to eat - here in the UK they provide biscuits and crisps to get some sugar into your quickly and I never know whether to just eat it or not! Anyone else have this dilemma? :huh:
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Help - I'm too bendy!! Stability exercises pls!
Hi All, I'm after some exercises to help with my stability. I'm very flexible (to the point of hyper-mobility) but because of this my body doesn't seem to have the balance between flexibilty and stability right. I take a yoga class once a week, I swim regulary (crawl & backstroke), I bellydance, and do Jillian Michaels…
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have any ladies toned legs bums & tums at home?
or is it a lot easier in the gym? I spent about 13 years as a gym member, did a lot in the actual gym but also did classes about 4 or 5 times a week (step classes, boot camp and things like circuits, boxercise, body pump etc) so I know all the exercises but had to switch to swimming because of back problems. My arms are…
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Metabolic / Heart rate zone testing - What do you think?
Hi All, I've been eyeing up a website offereing Metabolic Testing / heart rate zone testing etc for some months now and I'm curious if anyone has had anything like this done and if it's worth spending out for? Please see the link below. www.provo2.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=35&product_id=74 Although I…
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NROLFW questions
Hey all, I'm just finishing up RI30 and Killer buns and thighs and am gunna start NROLFW in a few weeks. Very excited! I've read the book and read lots about it on the forums so I know to take the book with me and a note pad to record my reps etc. I was wondering though what happens if someone is using a machine that you…
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182 cal vegan blueberry ice cream (very purple!)
Just made this recipe from my Honestly Healthy recipe book (I've you've not seen the book, get it, it's amazing! All veggie) Can't wait to try it once it's frozen. Took about 5 minutes to make (plus freezing time of course) 100g raw cashew nuts 180g frozen blueberries 80 ml water 2 tbsp agave syrup whizz all the…
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How to log exercise?
Hi ladies, I've searched the formus but can't seem to find an answer :( How do you all log the workouts on MFP? Strength training or strength training under the cardio bit so it records the calories? I don't suppose it is very accurate? Thanks, Fliss
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Do I need to wear my watch?
or do I just roughly count the rest periods in my head?? New and don't know how to start with all this lol! I've saved the spreadsheet and will photocopy the exercises. Guess then I should just go for it!! :noway:
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different sports, different physiques
After watching a lot of sport on the box recently and with the Olympics coming up we're going to have a lot of motivational sports people to hopefully inspire us this summer! I've been checking out the different body types I've seen so far. Thought it might be interesting to see pictures of how different sports can change…
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What is this weight gain?
Hey folks :-) Just after a bit of advice please. I upped my calories to maintainance or there abouts 2 or 3 months ago and have since gained 5 pounds. In that time I've also been working out more than usual (Jillian Michaels DVD's on top of my usual couple of swims a week) I know you are supposed to wait a few weeks after…
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Should we stop calling people 'overweight'?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18262887 I was interested to read this article on the BBC news website. They suggest we get doctors and other public health professionals to stop using words such as "overweight" and "obese" as they think the terms have a negative impact on body image and self-esteem. On the other hand,…
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Anyone do HIIT in the swimming pool?
If so would love to hear what you do. I usually swim at about the same pace each swim, with a mixture of crawl, breaststroke and backstroke. It takes me just under 35 mins to do a mile but I know I could push it more so thought HIIT might be fun. Can anyone provide details of their swims, or recommend a website with some…
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staying in hotels for work - food and exercise
Wasn't really sure where to post this one......but I have just won a contract with a new customer which means I'm going to have to stay away from home a fair bit and have meals with the team. I did this once already and we all met for breakfast in the hotel, there wasn't really much I could eat and I ended up having a bowl…
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BMR using MFP 1297, BMR on other site 2092!!! Help me please
Hi All, Would anyone please be able to help me figure out what my BMR is please as I am getting confliciting info from MFP and the BMR calculator on www.mycaloriecounter.com, or maybe I am just not understanding it properly! On MFP it says my BMR is 1297 cals a day On my calorie count it says it is 2092 So a huge…
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what weights do I need for 30 ds level 2?
hey guys, I'm due to start level 2 of the 30 ds tomorrow. Not sure if I need to go and get some new (lighter) weights? I've been using 4kg (8.8lbs) for level 1 and got on ok with those weights apart from the side lunges with shoulder raises - after about 4 lunges I had to do one arm at a time. What kind of stuff is in…
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I am looking for veggie diary with lots of protein
Hi guys I get about 80 to 90 grams of protein a day and was wondering if any other veggies get about the same or if anyone manages more without the use of lots of protein shakes? I usually do 1 shake a day. Is it ok to do more??? And do I need actually need more? Would like to find veggie friends with open diarys to swap…
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Starting my first ever 30 DS today! advice on settings pls
Will I be able to do other exercise too? Not really sure what to expect, I love to swim and want to keep that up. Will I be too achy from the shred? My activity levels are set to sedentary cos I am in my *kitten* most of the day, but I swim 3 times a week ( a mile in 35 mins flat out and then maybe a few more and a good…
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I wonder what bmi models have??
Was just curious about this, surely a lot of those girls must be way under the "healthy" range of 18.5 to 25 but I wonder what it actually works out to be?
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Thai curries, which is healthiest ??
Hi, Having a thai with my girlies tonight, fancy a curry but was wondering if anyone knows which is the healthiest and has the least calories? Red, green or yellow? I am vegetarian so it will be a vegetable curry Or if there are any other veggie dishes any one can suggest? I had tofu once in a thai restaurant but I am sure…
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website to work out how far you have walked / run + calories
Hi all, I know this has been posted before but since there are a lot of new people around I thought I would share. This webite is cool for working out how far you have run / walked / cycled etc. It also works out your calories so I guess you can compare against mfp / hrm and get an average. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com…
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1 week till hols and feeling a little bit "skinny fat!"
Hi guys, So I have one week till I have to get in a Bikini and I've woken up today feeling a bit wobbly. Does anyone think it'll be possibly to tone up a bit in a week? I am a 5'6 female weighing 124 pounds. I do have good muscle definition in my arms but my tummy and legs wouldn't hurt from a bit of attention I think…
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Anyone confused by calories burned from swimming?
Hi All, I was wondering if there was any regular swimmers out there who could give your opinion on something for me please? I swim 3 times a week and always do a mile each time at the minimum. To swim a mile front-crawl (freestyle) takes me about 35 minutes or just under. I enter this on MPF as "vigorous effort freestyle"…
