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Gluten Free Energy Levels
Hi huys, I was wondering if I could hear thoughts from others on gluten free diet. I have recently switched to a gluten free diet for health reasons, and although there have been lots of positive side effects, like more energy in the day, clear skin, loss of bloating etc I am finding I need A LOT more sleep at night. I am…
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Any Gluten Free Peeps?
I don't know why i wrote peeps, i think that is first time i have ever said that ha! But yeah, any other gluten free people want to share diaries to help with ideas?
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NSV Pear to Hourglass shape
Did a quick measure up as had not done for a while and happy to see i am now 36, 26, 36 down from 38, 31, 41 when i first started healthy eating and exercising last year. Also lost 3 inches off thighs and arms. :-) Just sharing / showing off a bit really haha, as not something i would chat with friends about ! sorry to be…
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NSV - Zumba special hehe
I have been living a fitter / healthier / happier lifestyle for almost a year but really getting somewhere now. I love Zumba, and have noticed people in some of the classes following me when they cannot see the teacher ;-D to have gone from being out of breath, to a NSV of catching myself not looking a total fool to having…
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Best Calorie Counting Watches?
Hi there, I am hitting a bit of a fitness rut, I do 8 hrs cardio a week, most in classes and I know I am not working as hard as I was (season change, cold, apathy) Really want one of these snazzy watches that tell me actual burn rather than just time/activity input on mfp so i can keep track and up my game. Anyone have…
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NSV at gym today wooo
Hello, want to share as not got any friends on here and don't discuss this with my friends as I think it might bore them! But so pleased today I really want to share. I have not been dieting BUT embracing a healthy lifestyle, as I want it to be permanent not just another fad diet. I do Pilates, Zumba, body conditioning and…
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Cheat Hollandaise - Eggs Benedict without horrific amounts
Ok so this is not a Hollandaise sauce recipe. BUT it is a great alternative and my family could not tell the difference. It is still naughty as basically mayo, but not as bad as pure butter sauce. To make up enough for family of 5 you will need - Fake Hollandaise - Low fat / light mayonaise Paprika 2 lemons Balsamic…
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Experimenting with food! SHARE interesting recipes.
Just wondering if anyone else is into experimenting with food and has introduced new things to their diet since joining MFP? I'd love to share recipe ideas. One thing I have started to do is have fish and tonight is first time I am cooking fish fillets! I know not that adventurous but I have mainly been cooking a lot of…
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Davina DVD's..Worth Giving a Go?
Hello I am cosidering a fitness dvd and heard good things about Davina's. Can anyone vouch they are worth it or recommend a fave? Cheers! x
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DATE SYRUP IS AMAZING! USE IT!
I had to post as this is really genuinely helping me stay off junk food treats! My husband has got me hooked on date syrup. I am using it in every way possible to replace sugar, it is just as sweet but packed with nutrients. Fancy a milkshake ? Try rice milk with date syrup. Like sugar on your breakfast cereal? Replace…
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Before After Pic - Post Xmas Before Pic
I have taken a pic of my current post xmas state. Not taken a photo like this before and using it as "thinspiration" to shed pounds. I am not happy with how I look in it and prob won't share it with anyone but it's great to have it as a benchmark of what I don not want my physical state to be! Try it!
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hitting a plateau frustration
Anyone else experiencing this? I have hit a plateau for past few weeks now. I am trying to be extra motivated but not seeing those motivating lbs drop on scale is making me less positive about my food choices and starting to slip a little! Today was a weak moment, I had a pornstar martini,and those badboys and their…
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UK people up for 5-10lb loss by Christmas?
Hello, I would love to achieve this goal and have focus over this tricky fitness time! I am hoping to lose 6lbs by 22nd December. I want to do this by doing; -4 20-40min cardio sessions a week -eating 3 decent meals a day I record all my meals and fitness and would love to have few more friends for motivation and support…
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Motivation Low, Halfway Through...
I am totally struggling at the moment. I have managed to not gain any lbs but not losing any either. Boo! I am blaming it on illness and season change, and this week found the clocks going back motivating as been doing morning exercise, but my diet is shocking. Need motivation, any one else got the last 5-10lbs to shift…
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Sickness!
Wondering if anyone else has suffered with this. I used to be a real eat out few nights a week girl, which meant lots of very rich food in good restaurants, as well as take aways and rich food and booze at home. After 3 months of cutting this right down this week it's been my Birthday so been out a couple of times and…
