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You look great! Not skinny at all, you look to have decent muscle mass there which helps you look curvy. As mentioned, our perspectives are going to be different but I think with the extra 10lbs on your frame now, you are probably beautifully curvy. I think those women have a serious case of the green eyed monster.
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As a (transplanted because from Scotland) Londoner, can confirm so much delicious. But yeah, just the amount of walking through tube stations will get you a fair few extra cals to play with!
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I easily get 100g+ of protein and I'm a female cutting on far fewer calories. Eggs, cottage cheese, Greek yoghurt, fish like tinned tuna, all meats, beans and legumes. Just season things with salt, don't concern yourself with tracking it. If you don't have a medical condition that means you should limit sodium then you…
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We have to be aware of the cultural aspect of the question and the OPs views of herself and the women around her. It's really hard to make an assessment without a picture as you say. Depending on muscle mass people are going to be different weights at the same size. That said, you are the high end of a "healthy" BMI and…
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I would just pick a number that seems about right and go with it (if not using a tracker that has proved its worth). It's a psychological break too, so eat some more, relax and you will get a lot of benefit even if you don't quite make it up to maintenance.
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It wasn't great from what I could see, I'm sure I got a four bird roast there a couple years ago? Lidl might be better this time round but I'm not doing any more shopping other than to get veg!
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Ha, I started mine early too and now I can't even eat enough! I too went to Aldi this morning. I didn't get ham. I did get booze and nibbly bits (and loo roll because that's how exciting my life is). If I don't make it up Christmas day (which is a possibility if I do make it to my friend but at this point I don't think I'm…
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I don't think I'm diet breaking right. Some of this is because I am feeling bloated and on top of that there's the, let's change things up, malaise I am dealing with. Neither a winning combination for wanton indulgence but still, this is me, I am a winner at eating. Except when I'm not. I have literally just made myself…
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This. I use adjustable dumbbells at home and also do bodyweight intervals for my cardio. And you know how I pull off an item of clothing? Wear it and don't give a *kitten* who thinks I'm attractive in it.
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I tried the strap looser. I tried giving it time. I applied steroid cream religiously. All no cigar. My first strap I adjusted to and then when I switched watches I was totally fine for a while. And then boom, skin flared up and never liked silicon or leather again!
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Holy wow is there some epic misinformation going on, not least that Strong Curves is about not being bulky and Bret developed it because he thinks women shouldn't lift heavy. It's BS. Strong Curves has plenty lifting it's just that it's butt focused, he's known as the butt guy. Guess who has used his program? Sardelsa, the…
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Would I like to be at goal already because FFS 3 years (not quite that long but will be by the time I'm at goal and 80lbs lost)? Sure. But now I feel like I'm completely equipped to maintain where I will eventually be. It's just a thing I do now. Part of my daily routine. So even though I have my moments of frustration…
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Ah so pretty. I have so many issues with straps, which is much better now that my watch takes standard watch straps. I get an intense dermatitis/allergic reaction to anything that isn't completely breathable. So silicon straps are a no, leather straps are a no. I have settled on milanese stainless steel for the last couple…
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I do also have a chocolatier all of 15 seconds walk from my front door. They are also delicious (but a bit more expensive because not mass produced and no 20% off, wallet won on this occasion) and they did these amazing galaxy/stardust Easter eggs this year. These guys: https://www.facebook.com/bdhandemadechocolate/ We…
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The total spike was actually 12lbs. 10 of it whooshed off over a week or so, the residual was actual gain (two week eat all the things holiday, I expected worse!). Pro tip, don't weight for a day or two if it's going to freak you out. I just found it amusing as I know I puff up but had never weighed to know how much.
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The wreath is a huge chunk of chocolate. Might take several sittings to work my way through that!
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Mostly festive themed.
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Diet break going well. Might have "accidentally" bought myself something whilst buying a thing for Christmas day (should I attend, I am wiped after 3 hours at the shops today though so not optimistic). Anyway. Behold diet BREAK friendly fancy pants chocs! Don't judge size of box. 20% off voucher, would have been rude not…
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I think my biggest gain from flying was 10lbs of water. 10!
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This is me after long haul. Cankle city.
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Is this a trick question? Someone who used the search function and was shown that yes, you are the same person with the same question giving the same answers with the same bad attitude and the same unwillingness to accept the (factual and correct) answers you are being given here and previously. So I'll ask again. What…
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I'm the opposite on the effort. When flying solo, which is more often than not now, I make myself a lovely feast and just enjoy feasting. It's also the only day of the year my flat is quiet (I live on a busy road) so I also revel in that. The loneliness still bites and materialistically I do miss getting gifts! But it gets…
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So you have once again posted asking for advice, once again get the same advice you don't want to hear. What are you expecting every time you post about natural scale fluctuations? The answer is never going to change no matter how many times you post the same thread and give the same snarky responses.
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The fatigue is just my brain braining. I do very little of anything round the festive season, no work nights out and no family. Just a few gifts for my closest friends. And if I go to them just the drive up there and back taking my designated item (this year I am on soft drinks duty for the drivers). So yeah, all I need to…
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I'm still majorly struggling with fatigue. I haven't needed to sleep this much in a long time. Might up the vit D supplement to see if that helps. At this point I'm fairly sure I'll have to cancel going to my friend on Christmas day, I am in no state to be doing 1+ hour drives there and back never mind trying be jolly for…
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How long since you've been back? Was the amount of walking unusual for you? Is the amount of activity since you've been back unusual for you? As above, did you fly? All of these things can cause water retention.
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I just eat actual bacon bits. Sorrynotsorry. Actually a bit sorry. Veggie for 10 years me apologises profusely for omnivorous me. Sorry pigs.
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Yeah I've done a Greek yoghurt/mayo combo to reduce calories a bit. I put spring onion and chopped boiled eggs in my salad. And have it as a side to my meat, so a bit different for you.
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Actually, technically it's correct, we do have parasites (mites technically) living in/on our eyes but it's normal and not something to be "treated" with magic ointment. If you have intestinal parasites then that magic ointment ain't going to work. The latest scare condition that comes up never fails to surprise me. "oh,…
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Still haven't answered the question. How do you identify and implement all of the factors you want to hang your hat on as pivotal to weight management if not by self testing your own CICO balance? That's it. That's what I asked. Tell me how to track and work out what my needs are to lose, maintain and gain.
