Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

The secret to 50+ diet & exercise

268 replies

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.

OP posts:
Thread gallery
28
TipsyKoala · 17/05/2024 13:45

HorseAreBetterThanHumans · 17/05/2024 13:13

I have also bought the waffle maker and will try this!

I really struggle with planks - how on earth do people build up to them?

I good way to start building core strength without the full plank is a mini plank. Get on all fours with toes tucked under then just life your knees a couple of inches off the ground and hold. Easier than a plank but a good start.

JudyBlumesBlubber · 17/05/2024 13:41

placemaking for generally interesting chat!

Beatrixslobber · 17/05/2024 13:39

ChaffleLifeChanging · 17/05/2024 07:10

@Beatrixslobber yes an alternative to bread when you’re trying to avoid carbs. And so convenient as I get fed up of salads. Picture of the mixture attached. It needs to be really thick and will thicken even more if left in the fridge. If it gets too thick just add more egg.

Thank you! I am avoiding carbs so this is helpful.

Although part of me thinks that I could just make an omelette!

WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 17/05/2024 13:24

Madamlulu · 17/05/2024 13:12

How do you take the flaxseed please?

Show quote history

I have a mix of seeds including flax that I sprinkle on my kefir with fruit every morning.

Peridot1 · 17/05/2024 13:24

I like the idea of the Chaffles too. Might have to buy a waffle maker.

Also need to plank.

Thanks for the info @ChaffleLifeChanging - I must listen to the podcasts. I think realising that changing just one or two things can make such a difference is key. So often we think we have to do a complete all in hell for leather go at it which isn’t usually sustainable.

Tootiredforallthiscrap · 17/05/2024 13:24

Madamlulu · 17/05/2024 13:12

How do you take the flaxseed please?

Show quote history

I took it in capsule form from H and B but I think it gave me the runs for a few days. Now stopped it and changed to milled stuff with other goodies in too. It is a well known side effect apparently whereas the powdered stuff is a source of fibre.

Madamlulu · 17/05/2024 13:16

Really love this idea. Thanks so much for sharing OP x

HorseAreBetterThanHumans · 17/05/2024 13:13

I have also bought the waffle maker and will try this!

I really struggle with planks - how on earth do people build up to them?

Madamlulu · 17/05/2024 13:12

Tootiredforallthiscrap · 17/05/2024 10:38

One thing I’ve found is that the flaxseed he recommends eliminates constipation 😣

How do you take the flaxseed please?

melmos · 17/05/2024 12:58

Placemarking

Crikeyalmighty · 17/05/2024 12:53

Posting to save - ! I love cheese and eggs so sound great for me as I'm gluten free and hate gluten free bread

AGlinnerOfHope · 17/05/2024 12:51

You can plank against the wall to get started. Move your feet away with time.

TalkSomeSense1 · 17/05/2024 12:51

Can you change out the cheese? I don't really do dairy but like the sound of dusting off my waffle maker. We have geese, chickens and ducks so there's always a ton of eggs to eat. :-)

Bassetlover · 17/05/2024 12:48

Placemarking.

DuckbilledSplatterPuff · 17/05/2024 12:43

ChaffleLifeChanging · 16/05/2024 20:21

Exercises

link to the exercises

Are any of these M Molesey exercises on You Tube?
I'm not sure I could do the plank. I've got shoulder issues in both shoulders.

JeysusH · 17/05/2024 12:38

I don't eat chaffles (although they look good!), but I have always naturally eaten a low carb, high protein, high fat diet with plenty of vegetables, butter, lard, goose fat, olive oil, cheese and full-fat dairy feature prominently in my diet, as does pretty fatty meat (I'm basically Jack Spratts's wife), not much sugar or processed food. It's just how I've always liked to eat.

50, size 10 at 5' 8" and had my cholesterol tested recently, and it was excellent, so I don't think a high-fat wholefood diet will necessarily lead to high cholesterol.

I do enjoy a plank too!

Original poster
ChaffleLifeChanging · 17/05/2024 12:29

@CactusMactus I have loads of salad & veg, it’s not really atkins.

OP posts:
Appalonia · 17/05/2024 12:28

Top tip!😁

WatchOutMissMarpleIsAbout · 17/05/2024 12:12

@HaystackHair the one the op linked to upthread.

CormorantStrikesBack · 17/05/2024 11:55

Chaffles look interesting.

I have swapped bread for warburtons thins which are 100 cals each. I have 2 for lunch with fat free cottage cheese, sliced turkey and rocket. They are lovely.

CactusMactus · 17/05/2024 11:54

I would really worry about that diet long term. It's basic Atkins...

BatshitCrazyWoman · 17/05/2024 11:52

Doing planks make me lose my waist, I prefer Pilates and lots of twisting movements to keep my waistline. I do lots of squats and plies too, and run up and down the stairs hundreds of times a day for my job. But if it works for you, OP!

No idea what a chaffle is, but I couldn't eat all that cheese!! It can give me a headache.

rainydaysaway · 17/05/2024 11:45

What does everyone eat with their Chaffles?

HaystackHair · 17/05/2024 11:39

WhataPithy · 17/05/2024 09:13

When I make a chaffle, I use 1 x large egg and about 50g of shredded mozzarella. Nothing else. It makes two chaffles and approx 120 cal, 10g protein and 8.5g fat. (according to Myfitnesspal)

Add some home-made tuna mayo on top and a fresh side salad. Very satisfying and great macros. The saturated fat in it is thousand time better than any margarine on a bread roll.

Going to dig my waffle maker out of the attic, thanks OP.

HaystackHair · 17/05/2024 11:33

ClawdiaCattipuss · 17/05/2024 10:16

Not me who's just ordered a waffle maker! Hmm

I've made some changes recently and managed to lose 2 stone over the past 9 weeks. I don't eat a keto or low carb diet but I could definitely do with upping my protein so I think a few chaffles a week could be the answer

I'll throw in some planks too!

Thanks for the inspo OP!

Wow!!! Please tell me how you did that, that's amazing.