christinecoffeebean Member

Hi i would be keen to add, 26 year old from Sydney here. I have lost about 15kg with the view to lose 9 more. I eat quite simple and don't dabble into anything too fancy (tonight was premade chicken Kiev, corn and homemade chips) but I'd love to be friends!

It sucks he is being a drag. I have recently got my previously sedentary and junk food loving husband on board the fitness bandwagon. He's now losing weight and exercising with me at the gym three times a week. Do not be discouraged, but it took awhile to get here and it will for you guys too no doubt. Here are the things…

I think you need to focus on your achievements, firstly quitting smoking which is the best thing you could have done for yourself! Congratulations! The weight loss is also a major accomplishment. Don't be so down on yourself! Tomorrow is another day! If you eat in deficit for the rest of the week those candies may not even…

Thank you everyone!

Also don't underestimate your strength. I'm doing a progressive lifting program called stronglifts. Three months ago I could barely lift the bar, I'm now deadlifting 65kg

Do both, as cardio and weights are equally important. But at the end of the day it comes to calories in vs calories out. Make sure you're eating in a calorie deficit and focus on preparing nutritious and filling meals. Personally, I lost 12kgs doing cardio only and have just started doing weights now. Since starting…

Also keep in mind flexing vs not flexing

I don't know where you are but im in Australia and bought the NutriBullet 600w with all the cups and attachments for $100 off eBay, delivered

Thanks everyone, great answers!

I live in Australia and work outside in construction :( it's been a very hot summer unfortunately so those ice packs melt quick smart! I find that the food will keep okay, but not as fresh as I would hope!

I think a good start would be to get back to basics. There's always an underlying reason, let's face it...nobody wants to work out for the hell of it and restrict their eating habits. Remind yourself why you are doing this, whether it's for general health, to keep up with your kids....hell, even if it's to look good naked!…

This might sound typical, but I swear by water as often people mistaken thirst for hunger. Keep as hydrated as possible, and before sitting down for a meal have a big glass of water. You will find that you may eat less as the water will fill you up. Portion sizes are also key. Consider getting smaller plates or bowls. If…

Implanon was the worst for me. I had depression, irregular bleeding, loss of libido and 10kg weight gain to boot.

Thank you, what you say is actually very logical so I will try cutting first. Taking new pictures and new measurements tonight to mark my new starting point

I've added you! Would love to see your pics

Wow lots of mixed opinions! I think I will lift in deficit and see what happens. Surely if I am using my muscles and not just doing cardio, I will maintain whatever muscle I currently have? Considering increasing my calories a bit though

If training at the gym, try rowing or the elliptical machine

Thanks for the great advice guys

NSW here!

Thanks everyone!

Thanks all

Get a 2kg dumb bell and weigh it on both scales- go with whichever measured the dumb bell correctly. If you don't have dumb bells use a 1kg bag of flour etc

Are you accurately measuring all your food and liquids?