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Should I cancel my gym membership?
right-thinking of cancelling my gym membership and working out at home (I have free weights) and doing the occasional runs in the week and possibly buying some good fitness DVD's. What does everyone recommend? I've recently moved house and the gym is not as close and convenient as it used to be. Also with summer coming I…
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What business would you start
What business would you start or product would you invent if money was no issue??!:smile: !
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Calorie Help
Hi All- So I've been tracking under calorie goals monday and and tuesday and was under on monday by 300 only coz i had a huge exercise session and under on tues by 162 then yesterday over by 202 soooo does that mean I am still technically under overall? as long as on average you are under or just at calorie requirements?…
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Squash and Mushroom Macaroni Cheese
Havent calculated nutrition yet but will do tonight-sounds good though!!! By bulking out the pasta with butternut squash and mushrooms, you add flavour as well as goodness. Using low-fat crème fraîche flavoured with a hint of Parmesan, instead of a calorific cheesy sauce, makes for a delicious, healthy update on a classic…
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9 WEEKS TIL IBIZA CHALLENGE
Right the only way I am going to stick to this is to update this every day!! I was at my goal weight last year November at 54kg's and have managed to pile on the weight and am back at 60kg's. I need to lose 6kg's in 9 weeks. It's going to be tough, it's going to be hard but I need to do this. Pics will be updated tomorrow.…
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Thinking of doing the Dukan Diet
Anyone else done it? Not loving the calorie counting thing, but was thinking of allowing myself 1600cals but just protein. It's always worked before but this was when I did Atkins. I know about it not being maintainable over a period of time but Dukan allows you to have veg, carbs, cheat meals etc. Anyone been following it…
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Women's Fitness Competitions
Hi All, I am really interested in pushing the limits and possibly entering a fitness competetion next year in the UK. Is there anyone out there who knows how to go about this or anyone out there that does them? I've searched on Google and found a NABBA site. Any help, suggestiong etc would be great x
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FLAT SHARE in London :)
anyone in London looking for a place? sharing with meeeee. have a double room going in my flat in SW London from beginning of April :) ) inbox me for details x
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Loaded Cheeseburger Pie
Making this for dinner tonight-will upload pic once done Makes 6 servings Ingredients: ■3/4 lb. lean ground turkey ■1/2 cup sliced sweet onion ■3 large eggs ■1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese ■1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk ■3/4 cup rice flour ■1 sliced tomato ■2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce ■1 diced or sliced dill…
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Woman loses 15stone!!
Daily Mail story- http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1330422/Slimming-World-Woman-Year-Harriet-Jenkins-dropped-10-dress-sizes.html
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Severe Bloating-HELP
I had stomach pains starting last Monday 8th Nov and then it went away on Thursday last week (thought it was from too much soup) over the weekend I ate quite a bit and now since monday i am soooo bloated, have a lot of gas (sorry for graphics) and am quite contipated. i look like 6 months pregnant :( i am having some…
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Easy Thai prawn curry
1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion , chopped 1 tsp fresh root ginger 1-2 tsp Thai red curry paste (we used Sharwood's) 400g can chopped tomatoes 50g sachet coconut cream (you can use light coconut cream to lessen calories) 400g raw frozen prawns coriander , chopped, to serve (optional) Serves 4 Preparation and cooking times Prep…
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anyone eat egg whites and oats?
have seen this before bt not sure how to make it? do u make egg white separate first and then put oats on top or cook all together?
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Zucchini Quinoa Lasagna
Serves 4-6 •2 large zucchini, cut into 12 thin, 1/4 in. thick slices •salt •1 c. quinoa, rinsed •2 c. vegetable broth •1/2 c. tomato sauce •1/4 c. minced onion •1 t. dried oregano •1/4 c. fresh basil, chopped •1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped •2 T. organic or non-dairy cream cheese, i.e. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese…
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Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas
1 can of chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry 2 T. maple syrup 1 t. canola oil (or oil of your choice) 1 t. apple cider vinegar 1/8 t. salt 1/4 t. nutmeg 1/4 t. ginger 3/4 t. cinnamon Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated. Spread chickpeas on a cookie sheet sprayed…
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Any Nutritionists/Dieticians out there?
Hi- Would love some advice on how you got started? Planning to do my nutrition course next year and become a fully qualified nutritionist. I have only done office work. Am still young which works in my favour but how do I get my foot in the door after becoming a qualified nutritionist? IS this enough or do you HAVE to…
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Mash Alternative
Had this last night and it's amazing!! take any veg, usually swede and squash or butternet or broccolli or anything really-boil it and mash it with salt and pepper. Same texture as mash and even better tasting with no where near the same calories. You can also top your cottage pies etc with them
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Know it doesn't seem like a lot....
But to me it's a bit of personal success. I have to congratulate those who have lost a lot of weight so this may not seem like a lot to anyone. I wrote my first blog entry on this yesterday. The before pics were me before I used to gym. I would starve myself most days and binge on weekends, I was addicted to diet pills and…
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I can't even do 1 "man" pushup :-(
how sad is that? i thought i was pretty strong but i struggle to do one normal push-up. can only do them on my knees. i am doing weight training for back,shoulders,biceps etc but even in a week i cant do more than one. What muscles are mainly used in a push-up, any ideas on how to improve strength? probably keep trying i…
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inner thighs!!!
i work legs twice a week with loads of weights etc. am seeing change in quads, calves, butt and hamstrings but my inner thighs are still not getting smaller. does anyone have any good exercises for inner thighs....?
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Embarrassed
I feel like everyone in my office is constantly watching what I eat... they know I gym a lot and am a bit of a health freak but one guy even emailed me and said "your food stresses me out" I was like WTF, you stress me out. I eat like 4 times a day in the office and they're not small tiny portions at each sitting. I know I…
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Does MFP work abroad on iPhone
Hi All, I'll be home in South Africa for a whole month over Xmas and it's actually scaring me quite a bit. Are you able to use MFP on your iPhone without internet connection? x
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Anyone from UK/ London out there??
Would be great to add some friends from the UK or London to share recipes and ahve for motivation etc coz we have the same ingredients. USA seem to have a much wider choice of low cal fat free things unless im just looking in the wrong sections
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what days do you weigh yourselves?
I used to do it on Mondays to see if I put on anything over the weekend but I now do it Wednesdays as it's right in the middle. IN the morning of course.........
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Any Nutritionists/Dieticians out there??
Hi- Would love some advice on how you got started? Planning to do my nutrition course next year and become a fully qualified nutritionist. I have only done office work. Am still young which works in my favour but how do I get my foot in the door after becoming a qualified nutritionist? IS this enough or do you HAVE to…
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Quick Question Pls help
if I have lost a kg do I need to adjust my calories or anything or keep it the same until i get to my goal? thank you xxx
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Some Dinner Ideas
I thought i'd share xxxx • Chicken and Cheese Stuffed Red Pepper from Sheryl Hawkins 1 red pepper 2 oz chicken breast 1/2 c cottage cheese 1% chopped green onion chopped tomato salt/ pepper/ cayenne Preheat oven to 350. ...Split the red pepper in half. Combine the chicken, cottage cheese, chopped veggies and spices in a…
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Too GOOD-my fav dessert and only 110cals!!
I feel almost naughty when eating this but could get away with eating it every night. Hartleys Sugar Free Jelly (only 3cals a pot so sometimes have 2 pots=6cals) Shape Low Fat Delights Choc/Caramel/White Choc- only 106cals Pour delights over Hartleys sugar free jelly. YUMMMY
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Sober October
My biggest diet downfall is my weekends. Wine especially. The the hangover the next day, junk food on Sat and Sun. I am going to have a Sober October starting TODAY actually. Why wait until Friday. All the money I save I will put towards healthy food,vitamins etc If you want to join add me as a friend too. I want my diet…
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hi guys :-)
iv been using MFP for a few months now and have always scrolled and read through the online community but never posted stuff or replied. i am defnitely going to get more involved now. 22, from South Africa, live in London. Hubby is a personal trainer which motivates me more than anything to keep fit and healthy. My biggest…
