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100 Push ups challenge starts Mon 14th Jan
Anyone fancy doing the 100 push ups plan with me? http://hundredpushups.com/#sthash.0T9PFipm.dpbs Sign up here: http://www.pushupslogger.com/plog/signup You don't need the app or facebook. I shall be starting Monday 14th January 2013 and the final challenge date will be the 25th February where I hope to log in after doing…
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Stress fracture (femur) - how to maintain fitness?
Hi all, Looks like running, mountain biking, climbing, mountaineering and just about everything else I like to do is out of teh question for a while. For anyone else who has had this (or a stress fracture of the lower limb) what did you do to maintain your fitness? Upper body weights are tough as it loads the leg, which I…
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Milk fats
There are too many threads from folk about cows milk and I really don't want this thread to turn into another one of those. I don't really care what your thoughts are about cows milk, I've made my decision and am sticking with it. Great, got that out of the way! This is not so much about weight loss as I am at a healthy…
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A reminder of how much I've changed
I wasn't going to bother posting a success story but I've just been looking at my stats since I joined here and started dieting/working out 18 months ago and am pretty pleased. I'm also surprised it was only 18 months ago that I was fat and unfit. It seems like such a long time ago! It has also made me realise taht I'm not…
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Combination Microwave Oven and accessories
Hi all, Moving to a small flat soon and need a microwave. Have been considering a combination oven as I think it might be cheaper to run than a normal oven for one person? You know, the convection oven/grill/microwave ovens all-in-one. The one I am looking at is an "A rated energy" 900W, with oven from 40-220'C. Surely…
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Pre-workout supplements
I've got my post-workout supplements sorted, I take 30g of protein and 60g of oat flour to give me a 2:1 ratio of carbs/protein for recovery. I drink plenty of water and eat proper food as well :o ) I have tried a protein shake before a workout but quite honestly don't find they fuel teh workout in a noticable way and make…
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Fruit into fat and eating for tomorrow
Hi all, I have been reading a book (early xmas present) and it comments that you should only eat one portion of fruit per day for a lean diet as the sugars in the fruit are quickly converted to fats. I eat about five lots of fruit a day and wonder if this is true as my body fat isn't shifting. Also it says that your…
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Brewers Fayre (pub meals) - HOW MUCH!
Ok, so I work away now and again and have to eat at this chain on an evening. Thankfully our working day is usually long and hard so I'm sure I burn off the calories (I usually come back having lost weight, despite having a pint of beer with the meal each night. Anyway, I thought I'd see if I can find the calories to log…
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UK - Anyone recommend a coolbox/lunch box
Hi all, can anyone recommend a cool box? I might be looking at this the wrong way, so am open to other suggestions, hence the question I guess. It can't be too big as it will be living in the works van with some everyday supplies in. It will be moved from van to van each day depending on the job, hence why nothing too big.…
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Anyone use a George Foreman Health Grill?
Thinking about buying one as I grill a lot of my meats and fish on a griddle pan but I get a lot of smoke in my kitchen. Are the grills easy/quick to clean? Do they smoke a lot? Would one be suitable to leave at work for lunches and such? How long does it take to grill a chicken breast for example? Thanks in advance :o )
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Body Combat
Hi all, I have my first Body Combat class tonight (fancy something different to rowing machines!). Just wondering how many calories that would burn for 60mins, and if anyone else does it?
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How long to reduce body fat %
Just wondering how quickly peoples body fat came down when they started dieting, and how much weight they lost with it? I've lost 16lbs in weight but only 1.4% body fat over 6 weeks (from 25.2% to 23.8%) Is this normal/average for people or does it seem slow? Any tips for giving this a kick up the backside? I'm happy with…
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Bloating and nightime dry mouth questions
I have noticed that in the morning I look in the mirror and am happy, and by the evening my belly is nearly 2" bigger. Not a problem in itself as this also matches my weight increse through the day, which is expected/normal. What I am noticing though is that I get very bloated during exercise (at any time of day). I tried…
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Zero carbs after 3pm
I've read a couple of interviews in magazines lately and one thing that is common in them all is the comments "I don't eat any carbs after 3pm". These are from actors bulking up for various roles. Anyway, just wondering if anyone here is on a zero carbs after 3pm diet? Are you bulking up, toning, weight loss? What do you…
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L-Glutamine
I received a trial of L-Glutamine with my protein shake and was wondering what other peoples experiences with this have been? When do you take it - I've read mixed recommendations, from an empty stomach (ie breakfast) to mixing it with your protein shake post-workout and even before bed. I have tried it after two days…
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Checking your reports - RDA% worries?
I've just realised the reports feature can be really useful in tracking things other than calories. I was looking to see what my iron levels have been and got carried away looking at the rest of my nutrition. I've been good at focusing on fats and proteins and overall calories, but hadn't taken much notice of the rest of…
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Oat Flour
Hi all, I recently added oat flour to my basket when ordering mny protein shake. I hate porridge and this stuff sounded good. Mixes with a shake or water in the morning, slow release carbs and protein, higher cals than normal for breakfast (which is good for my workout days) etc. It tastes horrid, even after blending it's…
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"Saving calories" or "weekly rather than daily totals"
I'm going out on a pub crawl tomorrow, double celebration, and it's gonna be messy :o ) Just wondering what peoples thoughts are on weekly calories rather than daily? Forgetting other health issues etc, I easily have enough calories left from the week for 8 pints of beer and a pizza tomorrow :o ) It's happening anyway, so…
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Gym balls (are they just for girls?)
I ask because I bought one yesterday for £5 with the intention of using as a seat (I get back ache sat at the computer). anyway, tried a couple of exercises with it but am not convinced. The only two that seem to do anything are: 1) rolling the ball in towards you with your calves (so sort of a squat) which hammers the…
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Overtime snack ideas
Hi all, I'm looking for something that i can store, doesn't require water, won't go off too quickly etc, that I can keep in a locker or toolbox at work for days when we run over and I don't have enough food etc. Alpen cereal bars are nice enough but just don't fill me up or seem to offer me any energy boost. I have loads…
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35 day sucess...
I have just logged in for 35 days and would like to share some figures with you for those 35 days :o ) Lost 13lbs in weight and 3 inches off my waist. Lost 1% body fat (down from 25.2 to 24.2) Gained 0.9% muscle (up from 40.8 to 41.7) Here's a question then... If I've lost 1% body fat (2lbs) and gained 0.9% muscle mass…
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Strength training - programme advice
Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a simple "starter" programme for weight and resistance training at the gym? I am happy to write one myself if I can get some tips on where to start. I have six weeks (well five and a bit) to use there equipment. I can fit in probably four strength training sessions a week, as…
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Just ordered...Suunto T3 HRM
Even though I can't afford it right now I just bought a half price ex-display Suunto T3. Well I did sell a few bits of crap on ebay, so it's more liek a swap than a buy, right? For the same money I could have got a new Polar FT1 but I really wanted something that I could set intervals on as well as show calories burned.…
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Suunto T3 owners - help please
Hi all, My T3 seems to be doing it's job perfectly except the display is always showing the training effect and not my actual heart rate. It shows my heart rate around the outside, and my average at the bottom, but the large numbers in teh middle of teh screen just show the training effect and I can't get rid of it :o (…
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Carbs or fats for energy
I have always believed that a low fat diet is the way forward as it worked for me as a teenager. I have also had a VERY HIGH carb diet in the past, and this worked for endurance (cross country mountain biking marathons etc) when I was training hard every day. Anyway, my current plan relies a lot on increased protein as I'm…
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What does NSV mean?
Ok, seen this a lot in posts, so can someone let me know what it means?? Feel like I'm missing something...
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Have I hit a plateau?
Hi all, I'm four weeks in to my exercise and weight loss plan and for three weeks lost steadily (9lbs in all) and my body fat went down from 25.2% to 24.8%. Muscle mass went up from 40.8% to 41.1% This week (for seven days now) I've not lost any weight at all, and my body fat/muscle mass have remained the same. I've…
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Anyone done the Lilleshall PT course (UK)?
Hi all,just wondering if anyone in the UK has done the personal trainer course at Lilleshall? It's a 5 week residential course with a guaranteed position at the end of it... Lots of questions to ask but wanted to see if anyone had been successful as a google search doesn't bring anything up? Thanks, Martin
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Treadmills, and why I don't run!
I'm away for a couple of days and thought I'd use the running machine here seeing as I didn't bring my rower! Anyway, my first time on a treadmill and I now remember why I say "I don't run for anything!" Mountain biking and rowing I can breath ok, climbing I'm fine, hill walking no problems. Jogging...my chest gets tight…
