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Thank you for this, gives me encouragement as far as strength training is concerned. As far as pre-logging goes - I already do this much of the time, I find it to be very useful as you can sort of 'work with what's left' I guess. It's not really the general calorie system that I've been having problems with - it's the fact…

Thanks for this message - you are very kind. I've been in and out of therapy over the years so many times - met many lovely people, but never walked away feeling like anything was working. I've over used the word now - but I truly am, naturally, a very cynical person. I'm actually happy that way. If I try and deny this…

It's so frustrating isn't it? Good luck in whatever you decide to do - I wish I could accept the body I'm in. Would make life a lot easier!

Thank you for your advice, so much appreciated. I have considered that 120 may be too low for me... But I've been just 5 pounds above that and felt very happy. I know, due to my beginning this topic with an epic moan, that I probably come across as being almost depressed; I'm not. Most of the time, believe it or not, I…

I cook a lot actually, I like cooking. I just don't like the idea of having tonnes of little plastic food boxes taking up my fridge... What if I don't really want to eat what I'd 'planned' a couple days previous? If there's one thing I do know - eating stuff you don't really want backfires. Does for me anyway! I do try to…

Therapy is not the answer for me. I'm (naturally) a very cynical person - and I've come to accept that's who I am. I don't believe in CBT nor the majority of psychotherapy. I can see benefits to meditation as someone suggested before, but I really don't have any major deep seated issues at all. I've not got great self…

Very good point... Guess I'm just skeptical that lifting will give me the look I want. A whole lot of people are suggesting it though so I'm going to take it on board... Thanks for the advice!

I know I'm already at what some would consider a good weight - I'm certainly not a large person - I just feel like I'm covered in a layer of blubber that would be much better off not there! Good point about the treats... Maybe I should just make a personal rule not to have any treats unless I've planned them in advance?…

I've been running 3-4 miles 3-4 times a week for the last year or so. Before that I was at the gym doing HIIT - I've just rejoined. I LOVE exercise but I'm not very strong - I can't do one proper sit-up and lunges just about kill me! I don't understand what you mean about the calories though - doesn't everybody 'track as…

This is going to sound really, really ridiculous - but I've never really enjoyed the 'meal prep' lifestyle. A lot of body builder style diets are composed of preparing a few days worth of meals in little Tupperware containers... I guess I just don't want to become too OCD about it all if that makes any sense? I do like the…

This sounds promising... It's just I've always thought that since I'm already at an average rate, I'd need a much lower calorie deficit to lose any weight.

I'm trying to get into strength training... It's just, I'm not really interesting in building a muscular figure. Slim and toned is the aim! I'm afraid that if I don't lose the fat before toning, I'll just look the same - just more muscly! And I already have a lot of natural muscle as it is. Can strength training really…

I just can't ever seem to let it go. I try and look past it but inside I'm just miserable! I hate how much it effects me but I'd be lying if I said it didn't. I'd just like to get to a point where I'm not feeling like I've failed all the time - that would save me all the misery! I'm worried that by continuing to count…

Just a separate note before anyone recommends if... I've tried intuitive eating - I gained a tonne of weight. It makes me uncomfortable and I don't like it as a way of eating, really. If I eat 'intuitively,' I eat 80% junk.

I know this thread is a couple 'days old now but I was really interested by what you've pointed out here and wanted to ask your advice if you're willing to give it @stroutman81? I'm 5'5.5 and I've been stuck at 136 pounds for a long time, although all previous dieting attempts have been pretty much unsuccessful after a…

Anyone else at all? (a.k.a bump)

Thank you! Very encouraging. =D And you have a very good point on the core strength - I'm very conscious that I'm not too great strength-wise in that area! The plank challenge is a good idea - although I do hate planks haha, they kill me! Also, thanks for your advice on the carbohydrates. I just read too much stuff on the…

Good question, and thanks for the reply! To answer... I know what you mean. I've had folks tell me that weight lifting etc would do the trick without losing any weight. The problem is, I still hold a good layer of fat around my muscles and I know that the only way to actually see the benefit of weight training is to do…

Thank you for advice! Only thing is, I'd really like to reach my goal (if possible) in the next 6-7 months. I know it sounds trivial, but I'm going dress shopping in September and I'd really like to be close to my ideal by then. If I stick to 1700 (which is my supposed 'maintenance' -200) I don't think I'll have lost much…