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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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heydiddlysquat · 22/05/2024 18:36

Has anyone had any side effects from this diet. Been doing this for 2 days and now I have diarrhoea and wondered if connected?

ChaffleLifeChanging · 22/05/2024 16:17

@JosiePosey send pics of chaffle burgers please. @VerlynWebbe yes I grated it quite finely, and cooked them a little longer. I’ve not tried them with almond flour yet, but will give it a go. Glad you’re enjoying them.

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VerlynWebbe · 22/05/2024 16:07

ChaffleLifeChanging · 22/05/2024 12:39

@jeaux90 I’d be better at doing a YouTube channel for chaffle demos. Adding a little grated halloumi to my mix is producing some pretty spectacular chaffles.

How does it work with halloumi? Is the non-meltiness ok? Or do you grate it more finely than usual?

I just made my first batch, with cheddar and almond flour: spectacularly tasty! Eating with tuna mixed with cottage cheese, in lieu of mayo. Honestly, delicious.

JosiePosey · 22/05/2024 15:58

Mine arrived! I'm going to make them for dinner, and make burgers and use them as buns.

ChaffleLifeChanging · 22/05/2024 12:39

@jeaux90 I’d be better at doing a YouTube channel for chaffle demos. Adding a little grated halloumi to my mix is producing some pretty spectacular chaffles.

The secret to 50+ diet & exercise
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Pinkfluffypencilcase · 22/05/2024 12:35

I tried plank today. I did first for 30 seconds and second for 40.

I had the stopwatch on and started shaking at 18 seconds 😱

HaystackHair · 22/05/2024 11:32

jeaux90 · 22/05/2024 11:23

You know OP what we all need is you to do a YouTube channel so we can see the exercises Grin

Waffle maker en route today!

Colour? 🤣

jeaux90 · 22/05/2024 11:23

You know OP what we all need is you to do a YouTube channel so we can see the exercises Grin

Waffle maker en route today!

houseofbamb00 · 22/05/2024 08:43

Following!

BeagleMumOfTwo · 22/05/2024 03:14
Pinkfluffypencilcase · 22/05/2024 00:36

What’s a wall sit look like?
back against the wall as if sitting? Then do you move?

coffeestains · 22/05/2024 00:20

Following this one!!!

HaystackHair · 22/05/2024 00:01

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 20:57

@comeondover now you mention it my knees used to hurt like hell a lot. But since doing these for about three months my back & knees have been loads better, and no leg ache in the night.
@Crikeyalmighty you’re welcome. X

I was given the wall exercise to sort out my knees by a trainer once.

Cryliner · 21/05/2024 22:59

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 21:36

@Cryliner yes. But started at 40s planking / wall sits, with 90s break. But now do 1 min on / 1 min off. Do it after shower in the morning & clean teeth & floss while I’m wall sitting too - I have to multi task ! For my one minute breaks between planking I make my bed & sort clothes. So whole routine only adds 4 mins to my day !

Thank you 🙏

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 21:36

@Cryliner yes. But started at 40s planking / wall sits, with 90s break. But now do 1 min on / 1 min off. Do it after shower in the morning & clean teeth & floss while I’m wall sitting too - I have to multi task ! For my one minute breaks between planking I make my bed & sort clothes. So whole routine only adds 4 mins to my day !

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Crikeyalmighty · 21/05/2024 21:27

@comeondover I dare not do them with anyone around- my knee particularly on one side makes very loud cracking noises!!! I sound like an over 80

Cryliner · 21/05/2024 21:05

Do you plank for 4 minutes, and wall sit for 4 mins daily (obviously just for 1 minute at a time with breaks in between)?

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 20:57

@comeondover now you mention it my knees used to hurt like hell a lot. But since doing these for about three months my back & knees have been loads better, and no leg ache in the night.
@Crikeyalmighty you’re welcome. X

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comeondover · 21/05/2024 20:38

I've caught the bug too. I'm looking at waffle makers and have started the planks and wall sits. Omg my knees are so creaky especially when I get up from the wall sits - what's that about?

Crikeyalmighty · 21/05/2024 20:06

This thread is the kind of thing I love mumsnet for- something simple that I would never have thought of !!

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 19:48

@JosiePosey thanks for the heads up, didn’t realise that. Can see that the ready grated mozzarella has a tiny amount of potato starch in it, but grate all of the other cheese from a block. I don’t count my carbs but good to know. (Afraid to count carbs due to wine intake)

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JosiePosey · 21/05/2024 19:14

DramaLlamaBangBang · 20/05/2024 15:57

It was nice! Thanks for motivating me to do it!
Also, I went to Lidl today and they are doing an XXL event. I bought an XXL bag of grated mozzarella. I was thinking I could freeze it and take some out as and when I need a Chaffle!
We didnt have any bread so DH had 2 chaffles, and last night DS took a bite out of one thinking it was a normal waffle and declared it 'weird' so I only have 2 left out of 7 I made!

For anyone doing serious carb counting, ready grated cheeses are coated in flour.

They disagree with my stomach too.

AGlinnerOfHope · 21/05/2024 19:12

Agree @ChaffleLifeChanging

Recommendations please, @StarsHideYourFir3s ! I know I need it.

ChaffleLifeChanging · 21/05/2024 18:54

@StarsHideYourFir3s thank you. What other simple strength training exercises would you recommend I build into my daily planks & wall sits ?

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