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| Fitness | calculating miles | Aug 21 2008 16:50 (UTC) |
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| Motivation | Wagon Jumpers - June 22 - July 5th, 2008 (two week special!) | Jun 24 2008 11:33 (UTC) |
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Hi there, love the idea of this group, could i join? fell of the wagon big style and put on 5 of those hard lost pounds in a month and a half :-( back on the wagon i go now lol :-) |
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| Fitness | couch to 5k = YAY! | Apr 04 2008 23:32 (UTC) |
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Hi there,
i started running last ear, but had to stop as it massively decreased my speed in other sports (something to do with twitch 2 muscles a physio friend tells me, i dont know, i just nod and agree lol) anyway, i'm not in training for that for a while, so it would be good to get properly into shape, when i left it i could almost run 3 miles, and my goal now is to be able to run into the university in the morning, rather than get the bus! (honestly, im such a cheap skate!) thats 6 miles, but i have till october,
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| Vegetarian | veggie/vegan ready meals? | Mar 29 2008 08:36 (UTC) |
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thanks, ill look into the vegetarian times, sounds interesting. i do have a slow cooker, but its not with me at the moment *sigh*
i know there only about £10-£15, but theres this stubborn bit of pride that says "youve already got one! its a waste of money!" and i am pretty broke, but im a student, thats a perpetual state |
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| Motivation | anyone need a motivational buddy? | Mar 29 2008 08:31 (UTC) |
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well thats very kind of you, but my BMI is still in the overweight range, and my body fat is rather high to get to the middle of my BMI range, another stone would be just fine |
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| Vegetarian | going vegan and fieldtrip | Feb 22 2008 17:19 (UTC) |
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thanks, i have no idea where ill be for much of it, but as its only for a few days i think ill probably be able to pack some food. when i was in iceland last year i couldnt get anything veggie and lactose free, so i took some big bags of nuts and banana chips. annoying as ill have to carry them round with me all day, but hey! it'll be good for me lol |
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| Weight Loss | Ever Had A Salesperson Insult You? | Jan 16 2008 12:13 (UTC) |
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ive never had anyone insult me because of my size in a store before, although my mum has, but ive had a shop assistant look me in the face and tell me that the present i was buying my boyfriend for christmas was ****, (she actually said, "well if you think so, but i think its a bit ****") my mum was buying a pair of jeans in a shop, and when she took them to the counter the shop assistant looked at her and said "Evans is accross the road" evans being a larger clothing shop. she was a 14! thats a US12 its the smallest size that evans even sell, and at least their shop assistants are friendly and know what they are talking about. i was with her as well, obviously just wanted to try and embarass her in front of everyone.
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| Health & Support | Implanon rant... women only | Jan 04 2008 21:29 (UTC) |
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just to clarify, i went on birth control, just for birth control, i wasnt even warned that it would affect my periods originally, and when i changed from the injection to the implant, i was given a little leaflet, which glossed over any effects, and was told that i had to come off the injection as it increased my risk of osteoperosis, so i could go on implanon instead of. dont want to spark up the whole "stopping periods purposefully" debate, as i know it can get quite het up. definatly wasnt my intention, dont mind having a period, just an entire month of it is enough to piss most people off id imagine lol |
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| Health & Support | Implanon rant... women only | Jan 04 2008 21:19 (UTC) |
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i asked a couple of months ago and was told it was perfectly normal. ill ask again, as ive just changed doctors (i moved), thank you. before that i was on the injection, which completly stopped them as well. so i wasnt too fussed. im not worried, just slightly annoyed! lol |
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| Motivation | theres a peanut butter kitkat upstairs... | Dec 07 2007 13:05 (UTC) |
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oh man, i caved lol. one peanut butter kitkat and a choc cookie down. oh well, ill just do more at the gym later!
i love the idea of freezing them! its great, that way i have to defrost it in advance of eating it, so no instant gratification! lol i dont know why i brought them, but next time i think i should try and make sure ive had a choc fix before i go shopping and see the multipacks! i dont think i could stop at half, the other half would look at me in that chocolaty way... the come hither look |
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| Fitness | sprinting training | Nov 18 2007 14:35 (UTC) |
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that article is reallyinteresting,makes me think that maybe i should hold off on plyometric training for the moment, as i am training for fencing around 15 hours a week, and competing every wednesday, i dont want to put too much stress on my muscles, as i already have had a pull this season which set me back. i have a break at christmas, so i might pick it up then in time for the second half of the season
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| Fitness | sprinting training | Nov 18 2007 13:19 (UTC) |
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thanks, i'm especially liking the animations, just to make sure i don't do it wrong! i already do most of the lower body exercises once a week to once a fortnight, but have never put much effort into them, so i'l start taking my footwork training more seriously, and adding to it in my own time Kate |
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| Foods | Need food high in protein | Oct 18 2007 18:29 (UTC) |
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| hi there, im having a problem geting enough protein at the moment as well, and have just put up some recipies for some of my favourite high protein meals spicy lentil rissoles a portion of this has around 300 calories, 20g of protein and 6g of fat other recipies ive put up have higher amounts of fat and calories, which may not be so great if your aiming for lower calories or reducing your fat intake beans an pulses are good protein sources, my favourite recipe book is an oldy, but tastes as good as ever, The Bean Book by Rose Elliot otherwise im as eager to hear peoples ideas as you are! still trying to reach higher numbers |
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| Motivation | Calling all Masters Students!!! | Oct 18 2007 17:43 (UTC) |
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| hey there, im studying for an undergraduate masters, am i welcome? my 4th year at uni now studying for a masters of geoscience. it not too bad this semester, but i have twice the workload next (plus thats when my dissertation is due) plus keeping busy with sports helps a little, but snatching snacks between lectures doesnt help! Monster munch... mmmmm one of my problems is getting home so late at night! you cant cook a proper meal at midnight, and getting in so late, fridge food just does not seem appetising at that time.... |
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| Motivation | Is hunger really avoidable? | Oct 18 2007 14:38 (UTC) |
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i definatly eat more when im at home in the day time, im sat here now thinking im hungry, even though i had a massive bowel of cereal an hour or so ago when im out of the house i definatly dont want to eat as much, i think its because im distracted when im out and about, i'm busy doing things, and when im at home, its very easy for me to get absent minded and think about all the yummy things i could be eating, because its all sat just there in the room next next door, and when i think of them my tummy rumbles. if i know im going to be at home for a few days, i try and get nibbles, so i can eat all day and not go over my calorie limit. strawberries are my favourite, and fruit cut into small pieces generally, (its a silly thing, but I feel i've eaten more if its cut into more pieces, lol, plus it takes longer to prepare and eat, so thats time i spend not eating anything else) |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 18 2007 11:13 (UTC) |
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| hey everyone, just to update you, ive been managing abuot 75-100grams a day, made an awesome bean caserole, 50grams a serving lol, not so hot on taste though, although the boyfriend went and had seconds had the first match yesterday, won 135-78 life is good! lol |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 15 2007 11:42 (UTC) |
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| i used to eat a lot of beans and pulses, but that died down a bit when i got more busy, as you have to be organised enough to soak things in advance and what not. its something i think ill have to get back into fast!, had a nice lentil and mushroom bake last night, and got a bean and (tofu)sausage casserole planned for tonight. i did try blending silken tofu into a sauce, but i have to say it was such a disaster i havent been near the stuff since, and just stick to prepared tofu goods like Cauldron sausages, getting all excited about my first match of the season now, so i hope the added protein helps! (got it 50grams so far today, but havnt planned lunch yet... thats going to be some lunch to get 76 grams of protein!) |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 12 2007 17:52 (UTC) |
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| thanks :-) ill see how much i can squeeze in over the next few days without supplements, i can always stick soya milk on oats so that sounds like a good idea |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 12 2007 17:03 (UTC) |
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| i did try fish for a while, but i just cant stand it, so thats out, i cant see where i would fit in that much protein without adding protein powder drinks. lentils and so on only seem to go so far! i went through a spell a year ago of using quinoa flour in baking, but again, ive never eaten that much bread and the like. quinoa for dinner... lol |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 12 2007 13:52 (UTC) |
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| wow, ok, i just worked out my protein requirements based on the above, and it came to 126g a day, i currently eat around 20-30ish grams a day, should it really be so high? |
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| Fitness | eating for exercise | Oct 12 2007 13:43 (UTC) |
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| well both of those answers have confirmed my suspicion tht i havnt been getting anywhere near enough protein, which is something i can fix relativly easily i think i cant take whey powder, but i do have some soya isolate stuff in the back of a cupboard somewhere, its just an acquired taste lol ill reduce my deifict, i guess if im building muscle the results will be faster to see anyway thank you guys! |
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| Foods | Help! gluten question | Sep 17 2007 22:06 (UTC) |
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| thanks, i just made up 3 batches of scones, one cheddar chesse and thyme for the gluten people, one wholemeal and herb for the lactose people, and one cheddar, soft cheese and thyme wholemeal scones for the normal people lol now i just have to make sure everyones eating the right ones lol |
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| Recipes | quinoa | Sep 16 2007 23:07 (UTC) |
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| ive always found it takes a lot longer when salt is added to the water, but i really like adding stock to the water and cooking it in that, takes longer, but tastes good. it aso thickens up a little more so is a bit more solid on a plate. but i have seen quiona bakes somewhere, can't remeber the details, but ill have a look for it | |||
| Weight Loss | Need help to get through the afternoon | Aug 15 2007 15:18 (UTC) |
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| try planning for it, eat less at lunch and dinner, but have snacks available every half hour or hour, so your always eating something. i get like that sometimes, so i eat a peice of fruit every hour, and make sure i take as long as i can eating, so i chop an apple into little peices and absentmindedly nibble on them, or get a punnet of strawberries, or grapes. that way you get your five a day as well lol | |||
| Weight Loss | fighting your body type? | Aug 15 2007 15:04 (UTC) |
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in the UK theres a plus size clothing company called evans, and their shoes are fantastic. i have reaalllly big feet, and most shoe shops just dont stock them, but they have shoes in different widths up to size 10-11. and the legs on their boots are really wide. i have quite normal calfs, and i cant wear their knee length boots because they just fall down lol. cant win
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| Fitness | gym membership | Aug 14 2007 22:28 (UTC) |
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hey, well my local gym which is all inclusive, with 3 personal trainer sessions and all classes etc is £35 a month. i was a member of a Topnotch gym in northants a year or so ago, that was about £40 a month, but was REALLY nice, and the budget one i was with before that was £20 a month, but no where near the standard of the others, or the services of the others. also i get a student dscount, so probably similar to your teachers discount
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| The Lounge | H & M clothing - good or crap? | Aug 14 2007 22:23 (UTC) |
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| hey, well i have quite a chest (seriously, gcups), and ive always found decent clothing at h&m. its gets described here as a jumble sale with new clothing though lol. as lots of different styles and shapes are all stuck in a mismatch on the rails together, so you may need to hunt. but i still have tops i brought years ago from h&m | |||
| Foods | Scary Foods | Aug 14 2007 11:25 (UTC) |
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i was thinking about starting to eat fish a while ago, and my mum told me try herring milts. ok, i thought, ill look up some recipies, half an hour later my mum got a phone call consisting of "FISH TESTICLES! you want me to EAT fish TESTICLES" lol who even thought that up? i mean fine, you should probably try and use all of the fish, but i quote "herring seiminal fluid"? |
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| Fitness | Injured! | Aug 13 2007 15:01 (UTC) |
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| in retrospect, reading your post more thoroughly. if it hurts that much then pretty much all you can do is rest it. sorry. it may feel better in the morning | |||
| The Lounge | It's hard to be a garbageman when a sailor stole my CHAT... | Aug 13 2007 14:31 (UTC) |
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| oh... :-( i didnt think there was anyone sitting in the chairs by my stupidly high desk, so i started bouncing the rubber band ball im inordinatly proud of on the desk, and in flew off to land by someones feet. oops | |||
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