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I think ultimately it depends on your own lifestyle/goals and your relationship with food. While I absolutely, one hundred percent believe that life is far too short, and we are far too lucky, with the options around us, to completely exclude foods just because they are treats. I think the difficulty for many is striking…

Take a towel, don't monopolise equipment, get some instruction from a professional on how to do exercises with proper form, and get a program to suit your goals, lifestyle and body. Be consistent in your attendance. Have a broad range of goals beyond 'just sculpting abs,' which is really, particularly for a woman,…

That depends entirely on your goals and your body, if it's a normal part of your activity, etc. eg I eat 1400-1600 cals at the moment (which is very low for my energy requirements) and if I burned that many I'd be unconscious! haha. I jest but basically it completely depends on you.

I listen to Dan Carlin's hardcore histories!

To sum it up - while a calorific deficit is important when losing weight, you aren't doing yourself any favours if you aren't eating enough calories, macro and micronutrients to support your body's functioning.

Red lentils are a fantastic protein source. Just a bit hard on the gut if you're sensitive.

I think it's about finding that balance with the other things that come with college- studying, partying etc. Honestly my biggest saver when I was studying was to commit to 100 words a day from day 1 - notes, bits of essays, dot points etc. This just helped me personally stay more on track because I had fewer all-night…

What is more important depends entirely on what your goal is. It's really hard to comment without knowing what your intake is, what your goals are etc. It is true that you need to have a diverse range of macro and micronutrients, but it's really hard to give advice with very little information to go on.

If you have to force yourself to eat, don't bother with breakfast. Better to eat nothing than eat something you don't want and doesn't make you feel good.

Find the right grind, you'll never need milk or sugar again! Mmmm coffee.

I find the biggest strategy that has helped me with yo-yoing is really approaching my diet with an attitude that it fits into my life, lifestyle and choices and doesn't dictate it. I eat for nourishment and for fuel, and am very moderate (welcome to have a look at my diary to see what I mean). I also find when I bolster…

Look, it depends entirely on your goals and how you manage. I mean, is it a 'cheat' day as in, a giant blowout? Does it have a purpose? Are you just going out with friends and don't really care so much about macro tracking? it's really ultimately up to you both how you approach a 'cheat day' and how you try to log it. I'd…

We are all different. I really feel like people oversimplify things in this forum- we are all individuals with different bodies, lives, lifestyles, goals, abilities. So we all experience and perceive change at different rates. Keep in mind the society we live in is geared towards consumption- more, more more, with excess…

I generally don't drink, but when I do, I go for quality over quantity I say. I usually have a glass of wine, and make sure it's a good one. And a cocktail if I'm having a special one!

If we eat a moderate, healthy diet that fits our needs, we don't need to think of anything- including takeaway, as cheating. Rather just a meal that happens in the course of normal life. For people who are really strict trackers, a 'cheat' might more of a meal where you don't track, but I (and quite a few others on here)…

For things I cook regularly I prefer to use the meals function and just divide up (eg if I make my waffle recipe, one day will have 0.5 of all the ingredients). It means when I remake recipes down the line, it's much easier to make small amendments to the composition of the meal if I change the ingredients slightly. Happy…

Staying up late and snacking have previously been an issue for me. The ultimate response that worked for me though wasn't addressing the snacking but the studying/staying up late. I moved to a model where I studied and wrote 200 words (of ANY kind, notes, essays, whatever) every day while studying. Even on days when I had…

Scales can be different depending on what they are, whether they've been calibrated, what surface they are on. So many things can affect your result as well, eg going to the toilet! Don't stress too much about the difference between two sets of scales and I'd say instead focus on a consistent source of information (eg…

I feel like this question is supposed to just be bait, irrespective of whether or not women do or do not weight train, or what their reasons are (which, as pointed out above, are often valid). I don't know whether you're seeking to empower women or pick up, but the way you postulate your post (with an immediate 'well this…

You may have lost weight successfully but that doesn't mean it's necessarily a good thing. Keep in mind you can lose 'weight' from everything from fat mass to muscle mass to bone density depending on the composition of what you are eating and your lifestyle. I find it extremely hard to believe your RDI's of various…

This is really general given you don't give any advice around your goals or current intake. Some suggest anywhere between 1.6-2.2g of protein per kg of body weight. Fibre is good to aim for 25-35g, from food sources. High-er protein is often good for weight loss because it supports muscle growth, keeps us full, is…

Discerning between emotional cravings and physiological is the hard part. Make sure you've got your nutritional needs met (especially magnesium, iron etc), sure support the emotional one in whatever ways you need before turning to food. Personally I'm a fan of a chocolate truffle from my favourite chocolate place, some…

I am not a mum but used to have emotional eating issues, and I just think a few of you may benefit from this article I read the other day. http://www.canberratimes.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/your-thoughts-can-sabotage-your-diet-six-things-you-should-never-say-about-food-20150202-133miu.html Relationship with food is…

It's a bit hard to make a recommendation as it depends on where you live, including what country? You'd be best off walking into a local supplement/health food shop and seeing what's available, take a look at the calories and macronutrients per 100g (keeping in mind the serving size can be whatever you want it to be). You…

This is a pretty broad question. Sure, you may be able to feel full, if you eat enough of other foods to satiate you. Sure, you may be able to lose weight, depending on your broader diet, exercise and lifestyle habits, and a full array of other factors. However, there's not necessarily a benefit to be had by doing so. This…

scrambled eggs with stevia, cinnamon and peanut butter (banana optional) is a good protein and fat rich breakfast and also conveniently super tasty.

The amount your own intake should be depends on soooo many factors. Your body, your needs, your lifestyle, your goals, blah blah blah. You shouldn't take advice as to whether it's too low from here because nobody can really tell you. I'm currently sitting around 1500-1600 because I'm preparing for a competition but it's…

I don't understand why everyone is being negative. Good on you and thank you for sharing. Keep it up :)

Find ways to work in exercise, make sure you're eating plenty of nutrient rich foods (eg vegetables). I work 10-12 hours a day at a desk and still find time to train. It can be hard sometimes to make things a part of day to day routine, but the first part making it part of your life is the hardest step.

hello. I'm wondering that since carbs turn into fats Carbs do not turn into fats. This is oversimplified, but an overabundance of carbs, and/or fats (and indeed proteins), can contribute to fat storage ( too many calories? store extra wherever possible. Excess carbs + fats = triglycerides, which are stored fats. Here the…