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The secret to 50+ diet & exercise

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 16/05/2024 20:08

Sorry posting here for traffic. But for the last 3 months I have been doing the daily 4 x 1 minute planking & wall sits as recommended by Michael Mosley, and also been living off chaffles. (Cheesy egg waffles) I had never been massively overweight until my late 40s, I’m nearly 52, but the combination of the chaffles & really simple exercises has been a game changer for me. The weight has dropped off me, chaffles are delicious & you can make sandwiches out of them for work.

I’d really struggled to lose those menopause pounds, but so delighted to see a change.

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WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 09/06/2024 21:50

Michael Mosley was an inspiration for me and dh. RIP Michael 💐💐

Mummyoflittledragon · 09/06/2024 19:07

Thanks for the thread. So sad about Michael Mosley. Such an inspiration.

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 09/06/2024 16:04

@Loubelle70 hope you’re feeling better.

So sad about MM, I’ve followed his advice for so long, he’s so inspirational. It’s strange as people in the media die all of the time, and it’s sad, but this one has really got me.

Never forgotten Dr. Michael. 💙💙💙

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Loubelle70 · 07/06/2024 22:23

Really ill this week, massive bug and bronchitis... so eating normally. Bk to it monday all being well

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 07/06/2024 21:17

Really worrying about MM. I know that there is a big trending thread on MN and a lot of speculation but this makes me feel so sad.

💙

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Itllfalloff · 07/06/2024 10:00

Right, giving chaffles a go!

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 06/06/2024 18:38

That’s awful news about MM, I really do hope he is alright.

@jeaux90 so glad this is working for you. It’s not for everyone but if you get it, you get it ! I’ve been so pleased to be able to fit this into my routine too.

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WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 06/06/2024 15:56

I hope he will be ok. I lost 5 stone on the 5:2. Thanks to him.

WhataPithy · 06/06/2024 15:34

iknownothingnow · 06/06/2024 14:39

I think I read this is a Michael Mosley innovation. Just read that he is missing in Greece 😞

As much as I respect MM (fast800 truly changed my life) it is not his innovation. Chaffles been a feature in the low carb world a long time.

Beatrixslobber · 06/06/2024 15:07

Awful news

DramaLlamaBangBang · 06/06/2024 14:49

Yes I just heard that. I hope he's OK.

iknownothingnow · 06/06/2024 14:39

I think I read this is a Michael Mosley innovation. Just read that he is missing in Greece 😞

jeaux90 · 04/06/2024 21:38

On the challenge here too, loving the chaffles.

Been doing the exercises during bed time routine. Floss teeth, wall sit, plank, Brush teeth (alternate balancing) and wall sit, plank...take makeup off wall sit, plank..

My massive challenge is finding time for exercise as I pull really long hours at work so this has been a bit of a game changer. Thanks OP.

PuppyMonkey · 04/06/2024 17:42

I’m just updating to say I’ve given up with this a bit. I don’t know if I’m just weird but I was finding them really sickly? Not really worked as a replacement for bread for me I’m afraid! Sad

londonmummy1966 · 04/06/2024 15:32

In the interests of further research for this thread I tried making cottage cheese chaffles using the recipe @JosiePosey linked with a bit of grated cheddar. I'm afraid it didn't work as the mixture stuck to the waffle maker.To be fair to the author she did say it was sticky and that she oils her baking parchment before making her flat breads. SO it was cottage cheese scrambled eggs for lunch instead today.

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 29/05/2024 19:52

JosiePosey · 29/05/2024 19:28

Unfortunately, post meno, I have to watch calories as well as carbs 😔 🙄

Totally understand. It’s all about finding something that works. And what might work for one person doesn’t necessarily work for someone else. X

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JosiePosey · 29/05/2024 19:28

Unfortunately, post meno, I have to watch calories as well as carbs 😔 🙄

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ChaffleLifeChanging · 29/05/2024 18:54

@JosiePosey I think based on 6 large eggs, 125g mozzarella, 150g cheddar these are only 120g per chaffle as I can make 12 small chaffles from a mix with that in. I understand where you are coming from but these are best consumed from a low carb / no calorie counting perspective. Which for me works as I want to eat delicious food without calorie counting. @Pinkfluffypencilcase you should succumb to a chaffle ! I’m not a big chocolate eater but for some weird reason had a real craving for it over the weekend 😀Back on the chaffle plan now. ! Well done with your planks.
@londonmummy1966 I’m liking the marmite idea, but please don’t cut back on the cheese!

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DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 27/05/2024 19:51

Cryliner · 23/05/2024 19:35

Thanks for the wall sit advice @ChaffleLifeChanging, will definitely have to work my way up - they're bloody difficult (for me!)

As an aside, I had been planking every day anyway just for one minute. On the back of this thread, I decided to watch some "How to Plank" vids. Turns out I'd been doing it slightly wrong so tried today with an adjustment - omg! The difference! I don't know whether to say thank you, or to cry in a dark corner!

Got any links?

Mirabai · 27/05/2024 19:36

I take spirulina or chlorella - both good sources of iron.

londonmummy1966 · 27/05/2024 17:23

@StillCreatingAName - I think firm tofu is about the best vegan source of iron and has twice as much iron as the equivalent volume of lentils.

StillCreatingAName · 27/05/2024 16:57

Magpie50 · 21/05/2024 04:26

I feel like this diet would be a bit challenging for a vegan like me!🤔
But then again I managed to lose 7st after 50 without a single chaffle so I suppose I'm all good.
(My secret was loads of exercise and loads of fresh, unprocessed foods. Very much the slow, boring method!LOL).

Can I please ask how you managed to get iron in this way (should declare, I’m not vegan) , I really struggled when I cut down on certain foods groups (i.e. meat) If I don’t take an intense supplement I end up feeling ill from the low iron, feel unwell and no energy for exercise and so less active, end up hungry and hit the snacks, so round I go in a vicious circle. Would love to achieve good levels through food. Are red lentils the key?

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 26/05/2024 16:11

Another boost. I won’t buy anymore after this. I might switch to dark chocolate or kids chocolate mini bars.

Pinkfluffypencilcase · 26/05/2024 13:39

I haven’t succumbed to a Chaffle yet. But I do like seeing and reading about all the great combos.

I have been doing planks. I got my dd to time me and that helped a lot. Did two lots of 60 seconds. Could really feel it!