Weight and working out (13 Viewers)
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Brighton Sky Blue
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Likewise. Just get on counting them caloriesHate all these stories about how stopping drinking is the best thing you can do for weight and mental health.
I’m basically tee total already
Great_Expectations
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I’ve set myself a pretty big running challenge to complete this year to fundraise for my chosen charity. I’m keen to be as trim and healthy as possible, partly as it’ll help with the challenge, but also if I’m going to be running a lot, then it’ll be nice to see some physicals benefits too!!
So I’ve been calorie counting, which I have seen some benefit from in all fairness, and I hate to say it, but cut back on the alcohol quite a lot. Generally I’ll have a few pints one night a week, but that’ll be all. Got quite into the AF stuff as some of it is pretty decent.
What are people using for calorie counting? I’m using MyFitnessPal. I tend to find I want a snack in the ‘mid afternoon slump’ (2-3ish) and crave something sweet in the evenings too!
What have peoples go to snacks been? And any recommendations to deter a sweet tooth?!
So I’ve been calorie counting, which I have seen some benefit from in all fairness, and I hate to say it, but cut back on the alcohol quite a lot. Generally I’ll have a few pints one night a week, but that’ll be all. Got quite into the AF stuff as some of it is pretty decent.
What are people using for calorie counting? I’m using MyFitnessPal. I tend to find I want a snack in the ‘mid afternoon slump’ (2-3ish) and crave something sweet in the evenings too!
What have peoples go to snacks been? And any recommendations to deter a sweet tooth?!
Brighton Sky Blue
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I use what’s on the packet of most stuff. As for snacks, you can either make your own low calorie alternatives like yoghurt cakes, or:
Curators snacks are tasty, good protein source and 120 calories for most packs
Arla protein puddings and yoghurts
Any fresh fruit
Popcorn
Fridge raiders chicken packs
Sure others have more.
Great_Expectations
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I meant in terms of calories counting apps - I wasn’t very clear!
I hadn’t heard of the curated stuff and it looks pretty good, so thanks for the tip!
We’ve made a few home made bits, predominantly from the ‘Pinch of Nom’ healthy cookbook my partner already had. The Chocolate Banana Muffins are a favourite snack and/or breakfast and are pretty low calorie too.
Sick Boy
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They should have them there too but the Lidl protein puddings are next level. I go there to buy a tray of them at a time and have seen others do the same; you’ve been warned!
clint van damme
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Before purchasing I'd need to see the configuration of their hot cross buns first mate.
Nick
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Yeah the Aldi ones are decent too. One is like angel delighr
clint van damme
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3 months in SE Asia, drank nearly every day, lost over 1/2 stone!
Must have snacked about 98% less than when I'm home and ate a lot less processed food so need to keep that going now I'm home, ( minus the drinking obviously).
Sick Boy
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It's the snacks and processed food that really do it.
Nick
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Yeah it's a cycle, I have a few beers, get a pizza on the way home. Wake up, get some shit to eat and laze about! ha
Brighton Sky Blue
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Never really drink to be honest, but when you eat enough for 2 people every day for a few years…yeah
clint van damme
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To be fair, even though I drank every day a lot of the time, especially in the first month or so, it was 2 or 3 pints max.
fernandopartridge
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I find there is only so much Chang, Singha etc you can drink anyway
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clint van damme
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Yeah, got a bit lagered out by the end of it.
Started drinking Kilkenney.
Going for a meal today so might look for something similar to drink.
Love Guiness but I'm very fussy about where I drink it.
Brighton Sky Blue
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That stuff’s rank regardless of where you drink it!
clint van damme
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It will put a crease in your chinos!
To be honest, probably shouldn't of turned a weight and working out thread into a which beer one!
Brighton Sky Blue
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Indeed. Pepsi Max is the only ‘black stuff’ for me.
Great_Expectations
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Anyone into this stuff yet;
mojudrinks.com
Partner purchased the root ginger shot a while ago and I found it pretty horrible. But recently re-ordered that and the tumeric one (ie that link) and it isn’t as bad. Not sure if it actually does have all the positive effects, but reviews are good and I’ve upped my running a lot recently and generally my muscles have felt good, which could be partly attributed to the tumeric.
Also started taking Phizz in the mornings. It’s supposed to be a beroca on steroids (not literally). On an empty stomach / first drink of the day it isn’t the best, but with another drink/food at breakfast, it’s fine. Seems to also have had a positive effect.
VITALITY PACK
Vitality Pack - 2 x Ginger Bottles for that caffeine-free kick and 2 x Turmeric Bottles for post-workout. 7x shots per bottle. Order online. Free delivery over £35
mojudrinks.com
Partner purchased the root ginger shot a while ago and I found it pretty horrible. But recently re-ordered that and the tumeric one (ie that link) and it isn’t as bad. Not sure if it actually does have all the positive effects, but reviews are good and I’ve upped my running a lot recently and generally my muscles have felt good, which could be partly attributed to the tumeric.
Also started taking Phizz in the mornings. It’s supposed to be a beroca on steroids (not literally). On an empty stomach / first drink of the day it isn’t the best, but with another drink/food at breakfast, it’s fine. Seems to also have had a positive effect.
covcity4life
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Really enjoying lifting weights at the moment. Trying to increase my protein intake. It's hard.
Thanks to whoever mentioned curator snacks. I have purchased the crisps and beef jerky. So far so good. Got protein bars and powder already . Need more whole goods to be healthy of course.
Thanks to whoever mentioned curator snacks. I have purchased the crisps and beef jerky. So far so good. Got protein bars and powder already . Need more whole goods to be healthy of course.
Brighton Sky Blue
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Lean meats in general are good for that. Made a double quarter pound burger yesterday for example with extra low fat mince, including a few slices of cheese it was still just 600 calories and nearly 80 g protein.
covcity4life
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Yeah I make burgers without the bun in George foreman machine
I can get healthy meals it's just about consistently having enough of them
No will power on weekends. That needs to change.....after tonight's chinese
Brighton Sky Blue
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You don’t need to be perfect, just consistent. If weekends are an issue maybe just go a bit under on your calories during the week to allow for more on the weekend?
covcity4life
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I'm all about the bulk right now so don't wanna limit calories. It's ok I know what I need to do after decades of googling. It's just a case of being disciplined enough to do it. Feel good right now so gonna try make this next week my first great week diet wise to compliment the training
Brighton Sky Blue
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Ah I see, good luck anyway
covcity4life
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Ordered creatine. Anyone ever used it?
Sick Boy
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Yes, used to use it a lot 20 years ago.
covcity4life
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Any issues ? Does it work well?
Nick
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Usually chuck some in protein drinks when I remember.
covcity4life
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Yeah that's what in gonna do. I've heard it's noticeable difference to muscle mass in first few weeks then calms down
Also read should have it on cycle of 8 weeks on 2 weeks off.
Sick Boy
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It depends what you’re expecting from it. Unless you’re lifting heavy weights 4-5 days per week, you probably don’t need it.
Sick Boy
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Those gains are likely due to water retention. Doing a cycle depends on how much you plan on taking; from what I remember that’s only needed if you do a loading phase. From what i remember it involved taking it 6 times a day or something then it went down to 4 and then 2.
covcity4life
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Yeah I am lifting anything from 4-6 days a week. Only buying cos finnaly being. K sistent and noticing difference in body after 1.5 months so want to keep going long term now for once.