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Strange Snack Discovery!
So, yesterday my son had half-finished his toddler biscuit and he wanted to throw it away! Not wanting to waste food and being a biscuit lover I finished it off for him! It was yummy - kind of like a Rich Tea biscuit! So I went to have a look at the cals.....20 cals each!! So here I've found a yummy biscuit with only 20…
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Need Some Serious HELP!
Hey everyone, I haven't been on here in aaaaages but I am so desperate for advice that here I am! I am getting married May 6th in Zante so have been working hard at trying to get my bikini body in tip top condition - I can see a bit of difference but no movement on the scales. Anyway this isn't my main problem..... I tried…
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Logging Zumba?
Hi everyone, Going to my first Zumba class tonight and wondered what I should log it as in my exercise diary? -x-x-
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UK Based Protein Bars - Low Cal?
I think the subject says it all really :) Does anyone know of a good protein bar that is available in the UK that is low cal but high in protein AND tastes nice? The only ones I've tried have been freebies from magazines and have been - well - gross!! Really thick and stick-in-your-throat :( So - any suggestions fellow…
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Rest Days?
Hi everyone! I love to exercise! I love to exercise every day! My question is about "rest days". I am just coming to the end of my first week of ChaLean Extreme and tomorrow is a "Rest Day" on my plan but I really hate to not do some sort of exercise each day. I have been following the plan and also adding some extra…
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ChaLean Help Please?
Hi everyone, I've just ordered the ChaLean DVD set on amazon and just wondered how it works? I know you get a "plan" with it but just want to know what I'm letting myself in for? Is it like the 30 Day Shred where you have so many days on each phase? Also - how long do the workouts last? Any advice would be great!! -x-x-
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No Pastry Quiche!
Hi everyone, From my days as a slimming world member I have always made this low-fat version of "quiche". But now I'm calorie counting I've finally got round to adding up the cals etc - and I've found it's full of protein too! So makes a great snack or part of a lunch! Ingredients: 300g Low Fat Cottage Cheese 4 Medium Eggs…
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Inside Thighs
Hi everyone, I have developed quite muscular legs since starting working out became a big part of my life (and I like this! Lol) but the very tops of my inner thigh don't seem to change much. I use the hip adductor at the gym and although the muscle is building there is still fat covering them. I read somewhere in a…
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FAO Billy Blanks DVD Owners....
Hey all, I bought the boxset of Billy Blanks Tae Bo DVDs last week and am yet to try them out - planning on doing one tonight! BUT Where do I start? How long are each of the DVDs? I know the Abs and Glutes is 30 mins but have no clue about the other DVDs in the box set. If anyone has done these DVDs could you please let me…
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Protein After Late Workout?
Hi everyone! I usually workout in a morning or around lunch time and have a protein shake straight after but now and again I workout after my dinner around 7pm if I haven't managed to fit anything in that day. Should I still have my shake after a workout that late if I go to bed around 10pm? Or would it be bad to go to…
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Billy Blanks Tae Bo?
Hi everyone, I have just ordered Billy Blanks Tae Bo boxset as I needed some new workouts to go alongside my 30 Day Shred. BUT I just realised I don't know how long the workouts are? I like the 30 Day Shred because it's 27 mins that I can fit in before work so I'm hoping this new DVD has some shorter workouts in it? Can…
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UTube Workouts?!
Hey everyone,. I've been doing my 30 Day Shred DVD for just over a month now and I love it! I love the fact that it's 27 minutes so I can do it before work in the morning and I love the motivation of Jillian. But over here in the UK we can't get any more of her DVDs unless we have a multi-regional dvd player and I don't…
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Low Carb/High Protein - The Way To Go?
Hi everyone, I've noticed over my journey of weight loss - ups and downs - that me and carbs don't get on, well mainly bread! Even though I always have the small wholemeal slices if I do fancy a sandwich or some toast etc. Now I've switched white rice for brown rice and white pasta for wholemeal but still only have them in…
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New Graze Box Code! Free Snacks!!
Hi everyone! Just got my first Graze Box delivered this morning and it's FAB! Little individual snack pots with all of the nutritional details included (they are also all logged on the database on MFP!!) I also got a code for a free box so if anyone fancies a try (I know I posted one on Tues but I've just got one with my…
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Sweet Potato Chips/Fries?
Hi everyone, Just got a really good recipe for making sweet potatos chips/fries (I've never tried sweet potato before!!) that I'm going to make tonight - but what should I eat them with? How "sweet" are they? Would it go with vegetables? And maybe some chicken? Any ideas are most welcome! I'm trying to try new foods to…
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Graze Box Anyone?
Hi everyone, I don't know if anyone over here in the UK already uses this service but it's called a Graze Box - they send you a box full of nuts, fruit, seeds etc based on what you tell them that you like or would like to try. Just thought some of you might like to try it as it has so many healthy options and it's a nice…
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BBQ Foods?
So now the weather is getting warmer BBQ season is here!! What do you all cook on your BBQs that is nice and healthy? Any inspiration will do! :) -x-x-
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So I Bought Some Oats......What Now?
Hi everyone! I have fancied trying oaty breakfasts for a while now and saw some good recipes on here but can't find them now so wondered if anyone could help me? As it's warming up weather-wise I didn't really want them warm. I used to soak them in a yoghurt overnight and add some fruit, but would I be able to soak them in…
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Level 3 30 Day Shred - How Bad?
Hi everyone! I am anticipating trying out the Level 3 of the Shred tonight (I'm on Day 8 of Level 2 but want to know what to expect AND Level 2 is getting a bit samey!) So come on - how bad is it?! Lol. Is it harder than Level 2? Does it have good strength/cardio exercises? I'm excited to find out but like to have other…
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I Think I'm Injured :(
So I was doing my Level 2 Shred this morning and during the twisty jump things (god knows the technical term for them!) I got a massive pain in one side of my back - a bit like a cramp. I had to stop and wait for it to pass and then was able to carry on but it continued to be a bit sore. Now it's 2 hours later and it is…
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UK Women's Fitness Magazines?
Hi everyone, I just wondered what magazines everyone recommends over here in the UK for ladies? I'm just looking for something quite fitness based/diet advice - not really clothes and make-up advice etc Any advice or peoples preferences would be great :) -x-x-
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Not Hungry After Workout?
Hi everyone! I've found that in all my time of exercising/working out I just lose my appetite afterwards. Now this might not be such a bad thing but since I usually work out around lunch time when I finish work at 1pm it means that sometimes I aren't hungry enough to eat lunch and end up just having an afternoon snack at…
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30 Day Shred - Twice in 1 Day?
Hi everyone! I am currently on day 8 of level 1 30DS and did my shred this morning at 6am. I want to workout later and can't get to the gym so wondered if it would be ok to do it again later and follow it up with a bit of Tracey Andersons Mat Workout? AND if I did do it twice in 1 day would that mean I start Level 2 a day…
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Peanut Butter Help Please!
Hi everyone, I'm new here and have been following a calorie controlled diet for a few weeks now - planning 3 meals and 2 snacks each day - so I'm always looking out for new snack ideas! I've noticed a few people mention apple and peanut butter and I'm intrigued. I don't know if I like peanut butter (I think I used to like…
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Another Newbie!
Hi there everyone, Been lurking for a few days now and starting to get the hang of the food and exercise diary so thought I'd say hi! I'm 25 and have 2 lovely (most the time!) children, I lost 1 and a half stone with Slimming World last year but put back on 10lbs over Christmas. I started counting calories about 5 weeks…
