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Hi everyone; Merry almost-Christmas
Hiya, I came on a few months ago but then got lost in a world of uni and lb gaining :( I'm at a love-every-item-of food but have gained 11 lbs stage which = :mad: I've been indulging in waffles, pre-made mash, pre-cooked rice and cheese on top of all for a few months now and it's come back to bite me in the *kitten*, SO…
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Why oh WHY has m fat mass increased when I've lost weight? :
Genuinely fed up. I walked bloody miles (about half a mile ) to Boots today to find out I've lost 7 lbs in 3 weeks :bigsmile: (gained due to a wonderful, yet dangerous, all inclusive holiday in Spain) but my body fat has gone from 21% to 24.5% WHY :mad: Love from a furious me x
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Ab Belts...
I used one a few years ago and I'm certain I remember some great results. What are the opinions on Ab Belts (Branded ones as the rest are pretty crap, but like Slender tone, Rio etc) DP xx
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Gigantes (Greek Lima Beans)
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 448 g dried lima beans 2 (16 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes with juice 235 ml olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped sea salt to taste 0.6 g chopped fresh dill Add to Recipe Box My folders: Add to Shopping List Add a Personal Note DIRECTIONS Place the lima beans in a large saucepan. Pour enough water to…
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Exercising with asthma
Hi all, I have asthma and becoming very tight chested on treadmills, X trainers etc. I was wandering if anyone has this problem and what they do. The bike is ok but burns very few cals. Running is completely out for me so walking extremely up hill but not more than brosk speed seemed to work. I haven't been to the gym in…
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Cranberry Spinach Salad
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 15 g butter 100 g almonds, blanched and slivered 455 g spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 120 g dried cranberries 20 g toasted sesame seeds 8 g poppy seeds 100 g white sugar 7 g minced onion 0.6 g paprika 60 ml white wine vinegar 60 ml cider vinegar 120 ml vegetable oil Add to Recipe Box…
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Hot or Cold Vegetable Frittata
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 45 ml vegetable oil 185 g chopped zucchini 105 g chopped fresh mushrooms 120 g chopped onion 110 g chopped green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 6 eggs, beaten 60 ml half-and-half cream 448 g cream cheese, diced 225 g shredded Cheddar cheese 4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed 6 g salt 0.5 g ground…
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Low fat muffin recipes
Hellooo! Please note that these are stolen lol but thought you might like them (breakie, friends over etc) All-Bran Extra Fiber Muffins 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 2 cup kellogg's all-bran cereal 1 1/4 cup skim milk 1/4 cup skim milk 1 egg beaters 99% real egg pro 1 1/4 cup flour Instructions: Stir together flour,…
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I went back to swimming today (finally)
Woo hoo!! I love to swim, I'm not bad Or fabulous at it but truly love to swim and have found that with skanky asthma it very rarely triggers attacks (actually, ironically I had my 1st attack in a swimming lesson :huh: but you get my point) I did 18 lengths, breast stroke. I'm feeling really happy that I went back. I WILL…
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A big hello from London
Hiya everyone, I have just completed my 1st food track on Mfp!I have about half a stone to lose (I gained like crazy on an all incl' holiday to Spain 2 months ago) and then I need to seriously tone up. I'm v happy to be here :happy: . Take care xx
