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Dexa Scan - London
I am considering getting a Dexa scan done as I understand that this is probably the best way of measuring body fat percentages. I live in London, England, and as I am unlikely to convince my doctor to let me have this done on the NHS, I will have to go private. Has anyone in London or the South East of England had this…
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Smelly Protein Shaker
Wasn't sure where to post this, but here goes ... I left a new protein shaker, used, in a kit bag for a few days. I finally got around to washing it, and no matter what I do, I can't seem to lose that rancid stale protein shake smell from the shaker. Now I realise this was a school girl error, and I wont make this mistake…
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Marion Bartoli
I was discussing the French tennis player Marion Bartoli with a French friend today, and she told me that Marion is not popular in France and gets called fat in the French press. Looking at pictures of Marion she does sometimes carry a little extra weight, but most of the pictures show a strong (I am jealous of her arms)…
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BBC News - Article on protein drinks
Not sure if this has already been posted. Interesting article on the rise in popularity of protein drinks from the BBC website. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22753620
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Matt Smith to leave Dr Who
BBC website states that Matt Smith is to sign off as Dr Who with the Xmas 2013 episode to be his last. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22741493 Any preferences on who should replace him?
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Eurovision 2013
I'll be the one to start this year's thread :smile: Any other saddos watching? who's your money on? Not expecting much from the UK, so no change there then :bigsmile:
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Peanut Butter M&Ms in the UK
I work for a US company, and when a US colleague returns to the States, they always bring back family sized bags of peanut butter M&Ms which are very popular. You cannot buy this flavour of M&Ms in the UK, which surprises me as they are easily the best flavour. Someone has suggested that the reason they are not on sale in…
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My Favourite NSV
The best type of non scale victory, where my sucess has helped my friend. Met up with a friend last night whom I had not seen for 10 months. She was looking fantastic having lost 70 lb. I congratulated her on her weight loss and she thanked me, saying that seeing my weight loss the last time we met inspired her to hit the…
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Nuts are so boring
Well I think so any way :smile: I am in maintenance, and the condition of my hair seems to be deteriorating. I suspect that this may be due to me not hitting my daily fat macro. I eat fish but not meat, and am trying to increase my fat intake healthilly, and to this end, I have started eating nuts. I have just finished a…
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Broken Bone
I have a suspected scaphoid fracture (a small bone near the thumb and wrist) and I am currently sporting a plaster cast. This is not a sports related injury, and if confirmed could result in a long spell in plaster. I work out a lot, both cardio and strength training, and obviously this injury will limit what I can do. I…
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Fear of Losing Muscle Tone
This is my first year of strength training, and I have been doing upper and lower body strength work outs twice each a week fairly religiously. During the holiday period, my gym was closed for a few days, and I went 4 days where my only exercise was walking, and on the 5th day, I went for a run (wow that hurt). I hit the…
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Weight Loss at Maintenance
I graduated my journey into maintenance by upping my net daily calorie intake so that I was only on a 0.5 lb a week weight loss when I hit goal. I then upped my daily calorie goal to maintenance. I work out a lot, and I eat back my exercise calories. This was 10 days ago, and although I am struggling to eat the additional…
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Nike Running Ap
Just been for my normal run but decided to use the Nike running ap on my i-pod to log my run. I normally log my run as 5.5 miles (using online maps to get distance) and a burn of 700+ cals. The ap told me that I had run 6.76 miles and burnt 871 calories (I had entered my hight and weight into the ap). I cannot use a HRM…
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Hello :-)
Joined this group a few weeks ago in anticipation of this moment. I hit goal this morning (yea me), so though I would introduce myself. I have become an exercise junkie, so have no intention of easing back on the exercise, so going to have to find my level with food. I am not the cleanest of eaters, and not fond of cooking…
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Zombie Question
Do zombies wear glasses? do they need to see where they are going? what hapens if you are "turned" but you are still wearing contact lenses? I am now considering laser eye surgery. Are there any other things I should be considering if i am turned?
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Hands up if you have the MFP lurgy
It seems all my MFP pals have it, and now so do I. Symptoms are general cold symptoms and sometimes sickness and an upset stomach.
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Eggs are healthier than they used to be
Honestly, well according to the BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/0/19298162. I need to eat more eggs :smile:
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Stolen Weights
I had to remove some 4 kg dumb bells from the weights room of my gym to do my interval training last night as the set normally located by the mat area had gone missing. This morning, my PT could not find any 5 kg plates for the squat rack, it appears that there is only one pair available, and they were in use. In…
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The Perils of Being a Sports Official
I had to laugh http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19391807
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A question for Guys re Press Ups
Feeling a bit sheepish about this, but here goes ... A male colleague and I spend a lot of time in our respective Central London gyms, and have noticed a new form for press ups demonstrated by a lot of male gym goers. My male buddy refers to this new form as the "sex press up" which pretty much explains all. What we want…
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Olympics
I am so looking forward to the Olymprics, I live next door to Stratford in Leyton and I know that the tube will be up the creek, but I don't care. I am genuinely excited and can't wait for the opening ceremony. I have tickets for a few events, but just the whole idea excites me. I know as a Londoner I am supposed to be…
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Logging HIIT without a HRM
I discussed changing my upper body workout with my PT on Friday, and he suggested a more HIIT based workout as I am near my goal weight. I am happy with this, but I am unsure as to how to log it on MFP. I have searched this subject on MFP, and the question of logging HIIT has come up before, but all the responses were to…
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I love anchovies ...
.. but I don't eat enough of them. I eat them in salads, on pizza (well not in the last year) and also in pasta sauces, but I feel I should be eating them more often. They are yummy, low cal and full of protein so I reckon pretty good for me. I don't eat meat, but do eat fish (obviously), so does anyone have any ideas for…
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New Peeves
This never used to annoy me, but since I have made a conscious effort to eat more protein, I get really angry when I see the words "Greek Style" on a yogurt carton. Honestly, a year ago I wouldn't have given this a second thought, but now ... Anyone else come across new things which make your blood boil but which wouldn't…
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Arnold Presses
I have a cold, but still did my upper body work out with my PT today. One exercise which he makes me do often is the Arnold press, I hate it, and due to feeling rough I really struggled doing 3 sets today. I pointed out to my PT that the only time I ever see anyone in my gym doing this exercise is when he makes them, he…
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Health Farms / Residential Boot Camps
I need some ideas. I have a week off of work next week and was thinking of booking into a health farm or boot camp. Looking to go on my own to somewhere in the south of England. Site should be residential, have access to a full gym, pool and ideally offer classes. I am not big on spa treatments. I am not looking to go…
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Clicking Joints
Ever since I have lost most of my weight, I have had an issue with clicking joints. It started with my knees, and would happen when I got up from a chair, in the gym, or walking down stairs. It has now spread to my hips and shoulders. It is not painful, just a noisy cracking sound. My PT doesn't seem too concerned about…
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Best Tasting Whey Protein in the UK?
Any recommendations? Am currently using PHD diet whey but not too impressed with the taste. Not too bothered about price, but more concerned with taste and nutrition.
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Yuck
I tolerate hair balls in the showers and all manner of other nasties at my gym's ladies locker room, but tonight was an all time low. I heard this clicking noise, stuck my head around the corner to see some bird clipping her toe nails and making no attempt to clear them up after her. I should have said something but just…
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Help with Problem Hair
I have dry curly shoulder length hair that is coloured. I keep my hair tied back in the gym and also swim 3-4 times a week in an oxygenated pool. I wash my hair 3 times a week, and condition it after I leave the pool. As a consequence, my hair is now in very poor condition. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what…
