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Im also on this train! I am 5'8" and a similar weight and need a goal. And yes the photo is believable - people carry weight differently and it may be muscle mass. I relate to you OP

I used to find it really plain and almost sour too, however I have actually now got used to the taste of 0% greek yogurt, and have no problem eating it! It's very rare that I have it on its own, but if you leave fruit (especially frozen raspberries) in it overnight with some oats, it's yummy :smile:

I'm a Maid of Honour in September... Hoping to lose as much as possible, maybe 35lbs if I'm VERY lucky! Fingers crossed :smile: Anyone else on a similar journey, feel free to add me! I'm 213 at the moment, hoping to get to 140 eventually.

Dedicated workouts - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (40-60mins) Walks - Daily at lunchtime (30 mins) Long walk - 2hrs at the weekend. My social life/household chores take up the rest of my free time, which can also keep me active! I believe the above is plenty.

Fitness Blender! I quit the gym because I found their workouts more beneficial. They have so many videos - bodyweight exercise/dumbbell/weights and cardio.

Yeah I totally know what you mean. Even though it's within my calories, I feel that it doesn't give me good energy, it's stodgy food and the grease isn't good for anyones health... I always regret it.

So, how do you explain height and big feet? Don't embarrass yourself with lack of common sense!

This was me last night, i couldnt sleep because i felt so hungry. To be fair, i couldve been thirsty, but I still had a large banana (130cals)

Thanks all, I'm going to continue what I'm doing and reduce my salt intake whenever possible. I will also eat some of my exercise calories back in the form of bananas :)

Great start, I do agree with others about the gym, building muscle as that will be visible with weight loss - you dont want to be skin and bones! I quit the gym to workout at home as that works better for me. 30 mins a day is totally doable.

I make seperate meals - He gets the usual and I will have soup and a roll which is surprisingly filling, or a smaller portion of the same thing. He doesnt have to diet because you are, but healthy eating can benefit everyone.

Thanks for your reply, my calorie goal is 1,200 and it does get to about that (or slightly over) with about 3 cups of tea a day with semi skimmed milk and a sugar!

Thank you, and good idea. Just trying to see if there's anything blindingly obvious diet-wise that I should change. As stupid as it sounds, I didn't actually realise it averages at 1lb a week... I was expecting to have a 6lb change by now! 3lbs isn't too bad, the scale is going the right way and my insides will be…

I see, thanks. I do like salt with my rice at lunch, I have one packet which is 3g at best. I am using a lime and pepper seasoning for my chicken, and I try and use pepper instead (which I had to do today due to no salt!). Apart from that, it's in the soups I have, usually about 1g going off the labels.. I have pre-logged…

Happy to see someone in the same boat - hopefully it'll pay off for us!

Natrium? What's that?

Thanks for your reply, I do weigh everything and do it 'by the book', which makes it more frustrating!

Thanks for the info - helpful!

With running you need the correct form to avoid injury - I wouldn't recommend obese people to run due to the sheer mass repeatedly going on to each joint, a soft jog would be more beneficial, those new to it need to learn the form if it doesn't come naturally! (Look it up on Youtube)

I recommend FitnessBlender on YouTube, I quit the gym because I found their videos so much more beneficial for myself - and completely free. You don't need a trainer as long as you can follow the video and have a large mirror so you can see your form. Keep your back straight and don't forget to do your stretches! I have a…