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protein shakes & breastfeeding?
Hi, just wondered if anyone knew if it's ok to take protein suppliments (e.g. shakes) whilst breastfeeding? As I know it's not suitable in pregnancy and wasn't sure if that followed on with breastfeeding like caffeine intake etc?
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postpatrum exercise
Hi just wondered when everyone started exercising again after giving birth?
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Induction
Hi sorry if this has been a thread before, wondered if anyone could share their experiences of being induced? My waters broke today but only early signs of labour so have an induction booked for tomorrow AM if I haven't gone into natural labour by then. Thanks :)
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Struggling to sleep :(
Any tips on how to get a better nights sleep? Falling asleep is the easy part it's the staying asleep that I'm struggling with - I wake up more than 8 times during the night, 3 of which to empty my bladder. I'm now 35 weeks pregnant and still in full time work so I'm unable to have a lay-in or take a nap during the day if…
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Thoughts on homebirth (UK)
Hi, I'm just over 34 weeks pregnant with my first child and I'm thinking of having a home birth. Both my nan and mum had home births and hospital births and they both preferred the home experience. I'm low risk and the baby is healthy and happy so a home birth is an option, I also live less than 5 mins away from the…
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Weights & Inch Loss.. HELP??!!
Hi what would be the best way to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time. I want to lose inches but I don't want to starve myself and i want to keep and gain muscle. I've put on about 70inches and this is what i want to lose,I would like to fit back into my old clothes but with more muscle and lose it healthy (before i…
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Pregnant ladies...
Hi, Any other pregnant ladies on here? I'm 32 weeks on Monday and have been using MFP to ensure I'm eating a balanced diet, getting all the essential nutrients and to make sure I'm eating enough calories each day (usually over eating my maintenance cals +200 due to sweet cravings :laugh: ) I wouldn't say I've consistently…
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slow cooker recipe for pork shoulder anyone?
Hi, I've got a pork shoulder joint and wondered if anyone had any delicious recipes to make it stretch over a few meals? Always wanted to give bbq pulled pork a go if anyone has a recipe for that? Thanks, K x
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Paleo Diet UK
Hi, I live in Essex, UK, I'm looking to start the paleo diet does anyone have any success stories and advice? any good websites/blogs for recipes and advice? any keen paleo dieters have an open diary i could use for inspiration? Local websites/shops/markets i could go to? Thanks K :smile:
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Help setting Macros?
Hi, I would like some help to set my macros in order to burn more fat and gain more muscle my stats are as follows: CW: 149 lbs, GW: 133 - I'm more concerned on losing inches and toning than what the scales say though! Height: 5"7 I have an office job so don't do much activity during the day :yawn: MFP has set my nutrition…
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What to do with egg yolks?
Hey, I hear so many people on here saying to eat the egg whites and not the yolks e.g omelette with 3 egg whites & 1 yolk But what do you do with the other yolks? Throw them away? Seems a little wasteful to me...
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STARTING 30 DAY SHRED, ADVICE/SUCCESS PICS?
Hi, I'm starting the 30 day shred tonight, just in time for a holiday in the sun!:smile: does anyone have success pics for motivation? or any advice? Thanks, K
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Eat before a morning run?
Hi, should you eat before a morning run? I don't have a lot of time in the morning so it's all abit of a rush and I don't eat till after a run but should I be eating before? If so has any one got any ideas of light snacks other than bananas?
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Help! weight lifting advice please!!
Hi, I need some advice on what weight/body circuits to do for toning up? Thanks, K
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My partner is a bad influence!
Hi Guys, I'm finding it hard to stay on track recently as my partner has been suggesting a takeout or going out for a meal, and lets face it i'm not going to complain about having a night off doing the cooking! I've managed to resist most times but last night I couldn't resist the take out pizza, because I just LOVE PIZZA!…
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Looking for healthy recipes...
Hi Guys, I'm bored of the same sort of food week in week out, any ideas? Thanks, K x
