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I agree with the above. Cheating is just that, cheating. And you're only cheating yourself. However, choosing to drop to, say, 1,350 for 6 days a week to buy yourself an extra 300 calories for fun on the 7th is a totally legitimate thing. Just don't drop TOO far (net intake after exercise should be above 1,200 for most…

Also, don't lose sight of what you HAVE achieved. You've lost about 5st 6, and although you gained 10lbs of that back in the middle, it's still a net loss of 4st 10 in just over a year. That is officially SUCCESS, right?! The journey is never going to be linear, and there may be blips along the way - it might be a few…

I'm truly finding this fascinating. Obviously there will be exceptions, but I think most Brits would consider anything much before 6:30 or 7am to be early! Something that starts with a 5 is certainly not a normal adulting time here! (Small children aside...) Maybe it's because our schools start a bit later than US schools,…

This is the kind of thing I could 100% never do. Massive respect to anyone who can, but WHAT?! London would still be full of people just leaving clubs on the way home at that sort of time!! (Plus, most gyms including mine don't open until 6am at the earliest...) Out of interest, what time do you go to sleep to make that…

I used to do morning gym... Not getting up early by US standards, but by UK standards. (Surprisingly different in my experience. Really!) I could get out of bed at 6am, fall straight into my gym kit, grab my mixed-the-night-before BCAA drink on the way out the door, roll down the hill to the station and be in the gym by…

@Focus83 It makes them show up in your news feed, kind of like facebook. They can comment on your posts and stuff. And see your diary!

^^^ Plan on your commute. Knowing what country you're in may help us recommend favourite brands or shops etc. And seek out quick things. Here are some of my UK-based favourites... - thin cut turkey breast steaks with Maggi flavour papers - pan fry with no oil in about 2 minutes - chicken thighs in the oven in a Maggi…

I do a really good line in breaking DarkGreener... I don't have enough of a waist for them, but somehow that doesn't throw my sizes off as much as it should. Curiously, I've been between sizes for years. At my biggest, I was basically a UK 11 (which doesn't exist), and now I'm what I'd class as a 9, like I was about 12-14…

I'm on slightly lower than that, but my diary's open so feel free to have a nose around.

Dresses, trousers with a good amount of stretch and, um dresses. All my smart work trousers are now too big and look silly. I really should get at least some of them taken in... Irritatingly, I'm at a point where one size is obviously too big, but the next size down is still a little small. I don't want to or need to lose…

This. I don't time my rest, and superset everything to fit it into my lunch hour. Two of my workouts I can do in 35 mins (plus warm up and stretching time), the 6-exercise day takes closer to 45 mins. I find I get much better results with short but intense weights workouts, and lots more rest.

Can't for physical/medical reasons... Running, jumping, standing on one leg, pretty much anything requiring calf strength or foot/ankle mobility. That adds up to a LOT of things! I have CMT type 2A and zero motor control over my feet. My squats are kind of half squats, and I have to deadlift with a cage bar because the…

Maybe 2 litres of water and one litre of other things (diet coke, coffee, protein shake) etc a day. No WAY could I do 5 litres - I'd never make it through my commute home!!

My boyfriend spoiled me last night, although this was mostly leftovers from the weekend... Little slices of olive bread with spring onion, cherry tomatoes and a bit of grated mature cheese, grilled until bubbly. Then a turkey steak with a kind of amped up raita/coleslaw thing of cucumber, red onion and a few pine nuts…

My most recent body fat measurement was about 16% and mine still aren't particularly visible. I've been working harder on them recently, and now maybe have *one* ab visible, which looks ridiculous because its friend isn't coming out to play right now. I'm going to blame genetics and stuff. Not the pack of Malteasers I just…

What comes to mind when I hear "processed food"? Modern life. Unavoidable. Normal. I loved the irony of a fairly recent thread where someone was criticising meal-kit delivery boxes... I had those boxes for years. Mine frequently contained things as processed as a still-dirty carrot, a leek with its top still on, meat with…

As others have said, it totally depends on what your protein goal is! Mine's 135-155g a day (different for training and rest days), and I struggle to meet it without shakes, bars etc because of the sheer volume of e.g. chicken breast I'd have to eat, and how that would make me feel. I know I should get more natural protein…

1,900-2,000 for recomp if I bother to stick to them, and maintenance if I go a bit over. But girl...

I think there are people who get it... but 90 minutes isn't a lot of time to give a thread before quitting ;) And I think you're totally right to feel frustrated. You've identified the differences of opinion, the inconsistencies, and the factual inaccuracies, and I can only sympathise that it must be so hard when those…

Massive well done for finding that mindset. Although it's best if blow-out days don't happen often, understanding that you don't need to punish yourself massively for them when they do happen is a really good foundation for a healthier approach to the journey. As you've identified, they're not free - it's added a day - but…

I like unsweetened almond milk best - it comes out creamier but doesn't add as much to the calories as milk-milk. If I use water (when I run out of almond milk!) then I don't use too much, or it comes out all tasteless and yucky. Personal preference really...

As long as you're logging it, and it fits with your daily goals, then I don't see why it could possibly be a problem... (I never managed to find any BCAAs I liked the taste of, and now I'm not doing crazy amounts of HIIT and high rep weights, I've given them up anyway. Don't miss them at all in terms of taste!)

This. Filmed at my rowing club with our old head coach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqVmMd7FdAA I've been rowing, sculling, coxing, coaching and umpiring since 1999. I'm currently British indoor champion in my para category. I might be a bit of a pro... 1) Do NOT strap your feet in when you're learning. This is the…

This. An egg clearly has protein in, but the entry you've picked doesn't have any macros for the egg at all. And maybe switch to Warburtons 50/50 ;) But with your snack, did you REALLY have dry bread/toast, no spread or anything? Or was the banana mashed on? If you snuck a bit or marge in there, don't forget to log that…

Oh the UK university experience is THE BEST! Quick answer given my rather extensive experience of university drinking, including what's likely to be on promotion at any given time... - Vodka diet coke. - Vodka soda fresh lime, if you're somewhere that has decent wedges of fresh lime. A lot of student bars will plonk in…

Personally I feel fuller for longer on more proteins and fats, so I'd be inclined to go for the lower carb version, despite the slightly higher calories. I think it's a totally individual preference as to which macros make you happier (in your head as much as your body!) and how sensitive to the volume of food on your…

For me, Grenade Carb Killa bars win every time, and I've tried a lot. They're not cheap, but they are SO tasty. They also do good ready mixed shakes, but I only drink them when I get them free with an order. Otherwise, I'm a MyProtein Impact Whey girl.

I'd say put in your real weight. However, if you have a (sensible) calorie goal in mind, you can always tell MFP that you want to lose nothing, and then edit the calories to set them to whatever you want. (I *think* you can do that on the free version - for sure I can do that on premium.) This doesn't stop you logging your…

Batkitten crazy. Don't do it. I mean, maybe if you're an inpatient in hospital under constant medical supervision and it's been recommended by a doctor. But for a normal person with a normal life? Uh, no. Step away from the cray cray.

Personally, from a whole body workout point of view, a Concept 2 rowing machine. I'd recommend at least a model C, preferably a model D. Depending where you are, there are various way to get hold of them, but there's normally quite a lot lurking online second hand. You might have to do a small amount of maintenance (oil…