Krystle1984 Member

It's only been 2 weeks, and you lost 0.4lbs. That does not constitute a plateau. When you've spent 2 months trying to shift that last 2lbs... That's a plateau! Lol! You probably need to tighten up your logging. Buy a digital food scale and weigh and log all solid food. Cups/tablespoons etc should only be used for liquids.…

You're a woman, and I'm going to hazard a guess that you're reasonably short. What is good for you is not going to be healthy for a 6' man. The recommended minimum for women is 1200 kcals. I would like to know what calculations you used to work out your TDEE is 1200? If you're using MFPs figures then that 1200 calories…

A lot of people use this forum, many of them not sure of what they're doing and likely to try the first thing they come across. 1200 kcals without medical supervision can be dangerous for a male. People correct threads like this so other people don't get the idea that this is a sound method for losing weight and know there…

Your "source" to validate that claim listed a whole bunch of gluten free foods? In fact the only gluten containing item on the list was cereals. It also stated that they were only harmful if improperly cooked. I am not the one who needs to learn to read... Anyway, 1500 is the guideline daily amount that is widely accepted…

I do believe you are the same guy that was telling everyone gluten is toxic the other day so this thread doesn't surprise me! The minimum 1500 kcals for men is there for a reason. But do what you want! Good luck!

This. ^^^^ I'm also set to lightly active but usually manage 13-15k steps. I eat back those calories and have been losing consistently. I average 2100 kcals a day. :)

I met my boyfriend when I was at maintenance. I have recently gained about 3 stone and am now losing again. I am losing it for myself. My weight doesn't bother him, and if it did he wouldn't be the one for me! He's been really supportive and has found himself inadvertently dropping a few pounds too! If you aren't doing it…

This just made me snort my (not green) tea! Ha ha!

Maybe you need to take your own advice? And stop trusting Wikipedia? Would also like to point out that only one of the items listed in your "source" actually contains gluten? Beans, seeds, nuts, and potatoes are all gloriously gluten free! So maybe you need to study some more before you spread this rubbish? :)

Well done so far! The best advice I can give you is to buy a digital food scale and weigh and log all your food. It won't matter so much at the moment as you have a lot to lose, but as you get nearer your goal it will become more important to log accurately and it's good to get into the habit early on. Other than that just…

Love this thread! My NSV would have to be having to buy a smaller pair of work trousers. And running for 10 solid minutes for the first time in 2 years without thinking I was dying... :)

That is wrong. As someone with Coeliac disease that genuinely can't eat gluten I really hate it when people spout this rubbish. Unless you have a medical condition, gluten is perfectly safe to eat. I certainly wish I could still eat it! People that have genuine reasons for avoiding stuff like that have a hard enough time…

I was just trying to explain why people were questioning you, and I thought you might find it easier to just log things in grams rather than trim things down to a preset size. I hope I didn't upset you. The recipe builder on here is a really useful tool too! If you're confident your logging is correct then keep eating at a…

No one is calling you a liar. They're just curious how when you're logging things like 5 slices of ham and 1 roll you are weighing things. I weigh and log everything in grams and if you're weighing everything as you say then surely it makes sense to just log the amount you weighed? Where's the logic in cutting up a roll…

Stop thinking of it as a "cheat". Work things like that into your calorie goal, maybe throw some extra exercise in if that helps you meet your goal, and enjoy! I use a weekly goal rather than a daily target and find that works best for me. Well done on your loss so far! :)

What they said... ^^^^ :)

You don't need to eliminate dairy from your diet to lose weight. Just eat at a deficit and you'll be fine. Well done on your loss so far OP!

Thanks for sharing! Well done on your loss so far and good luck with the rest of your journey! :)

Ha ha! Go make some. They were delicious... ;)

Thanks everyone! Feeling pretty good about getting to a healthy weight range and staying there. Checking in here everyday and seeing all the successful people is really encouraging me. Even seeing those that are just looking for a quick fix and give up when they realise there isn't one is helpful - makes me realise I'm in…

If you go off track, draw a line under it and move on. Don't let one bad day ruin all your hard work. :)

I generally eat between 30-35g fibre a day without trouble. Like the previous poster said though - increase it too quickly and you will run into digestive problems. If you don't normally have much fibre in your diet then increase it slowly.

5'3", losing consistently on 2000 kcals a day. But I'm pretty active (20k steps a day plus planned exercise) and have about 40lbs to lose. :)

I wrote it out 3 times. The first 2 were too snarky! Ha ha! ;)

As someone who has Coeliac disease, and a lot of other medical issues due to late diagnosis, people who self diagnose themselves as gluten intolerant wind me up. My experience is they tend to harp on about how ill it makes them then eat it anyway. Or preach to all and sundry how it's poison and annoy everyone... Either way…

I'm vegetarian and was diagnosed with Coeliac disease almost 5 years ago. I never really liked chocolate before, but find I eat it much more often now just because it's one of the few things that I can usually guarantee is safe! I have lost 15lbs in the last 2 months and not given up chocolate. Just work it into your…

You can use the recipe builder on here to workout calories in homemade meals. Then they're saved ready for next time.

You are almost certainly eating more than 1500 calories. You are looking at approximately 250 just for the 2 bananas. The rest of your diet seems quite carb heavy and whilst there is nothing wrong with carbs they do add calories quickly. Try and get more protein and healthy fats in your diet - they'll make you feel fuller.…

If the weight isn't coming off you are consuming too many calories. Weighing and logging everything is the only way to be sure. There is no quick fix or easy answer. I would adjust what I was eating if I was you - you could get a lot more food for your calories with smarter choices. Hope that helps! :)

With you on the cheese, but vegetarian so not so much with the meat! Lol! I use the recipe builder on here and have put in my homemade macaroni and cheese recipe so I can still eat it occasionally. Moderation is the key! Good luck again! :)