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Fitbit ID: 9XMVYF Hi I'm Ruth (39f) from Glasgow (well just outside it)

146g carbs 65g fats 125g proteins

I'll update on how it goes

Still no loss today. I did jump on the scales mid week and had gone down a 1lb with natural fluctuation but on weigh day it was the same. I'll stick with your advice and keep at it for another few weeks before adjusting calories. Thanks everyone

I find when I exercise I no longer accumulate calories for steps I get one or the other Eat at least 50% back Some people can eat them all back and still lose

I have cfs as well I try to squeeze in the odd bit of cycling or swimming in blocks of 20 to 30mins when I have a brief burst of energy I walk most places as its exercise which is gentle on you overall. Then zonk out at night and chill

Thanks everyone 👍🏻

Thanks that's really helpful

Walking and swimming Also from physio I had, always make sure to give your quads a really good daily stretch. As tight quads can pull your knee out of alignment

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Starbucks cinnamon bun would be awesome right now

No separate I've clearly not worded it correctly I got calories back for 20 mins on exercise bike No calories back for steps I've taken today using my smart watch On days I only do steps and no additional exercise I get calories back for the steps I've taken. So I dont understand why sometime you get calories back for…

I weigh everything out with a digital scale so its definitely not that. I'll try with not eat the exercise calories and see how that goes Thanks

If I exercise too late in the day it has that effect

Cool thanks

I'm considering starting keto

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I've added you. I'm 35 and started at 191lbs currently sitting at 180lbs and aiming for 140lbs possibly 133lbs at a push. Like yourself I'm at home with my kids when I'm not at work and majorly stress eat.

Well done everyone Thanks for all the advice :D

I have CFS/ME Also struggled with mental health, with the medications given caused weight gain but thankfully off those and using CBT based therapies It's difficult to balance out exercise. It definitely for me needs to be gentle exercise. I tried things like cycle fit.... I do cycle a lot at my own pace.HIIT bases…

I was just about to say the same thing. Every year since I started I do veganuary... I cant maintain it long term as I end up feeling horrendous even when its tracked to be as balanced as possible But the mind seeing the restrictions every day is difficult to adjust to

Yeah I think having a few extras stored for the weekend to enjoy would help

Silly question though... what if your just jor hungry. I assume the odd occasion is fine then

May start wt: 182 May Goal wt: 174 May 1: 182 May 8: May 15: May 22: May 29

You can pay for several years worth of gym memberships for the same cost as one of those bikes

Thanks I have a Samsung galaxy smart watch and it tracks all my steps through the day. I'll try and see how I go sticking to my 1325 limit and use any extras as a buffer if needed.

Do you find its working for you?

See that confused me to whether or not to eat back those calories or not

After reading the other tagged post I checked my TDEE Which is 1825. So for the supposed 500cal deficit I should be at 1325 Based on a sedentary life, being 5'4" and 182lbs aiming to get back to 133lbs pre kids and other health issues.

That was really helpful thanks