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lifestyle change is the key -I previously always looked on ' dieting ' as some kind of temporary fix which would somehow get me to an undefined goal . But I was doing that in spite of my lifestyle which hadn't really changed much hence unsurprisingly the result was failure . Motivation for me was akin to desperation…
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Hi Traci its not how you fall down its how you get up that counts . Your coach was the negative one not you so don't beat yourself up for the unprofessionalism of someone who was supposed to be motivating you , When I was at my top weight ( 192 kg !! ) I had so many feelings such as you feeling low self esteem…
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900 calories is just not enough and I found 1000 undoable although that's what hospital nutritionists recommend for morbid obese as I was . I've been losing now over 21 months -158 lbs in total and have had one or two periods where the scale wouldn't change no matter what I did . I would say hang in for the long haul and…
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find alternative transport ! ;)
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use the paper clip I always carry for such emergencies to pick the lock and get out of Dodge fast
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That's really fantastic you should both be proud of yourselves -well done !!!!
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I used to buy veg and not use it - repeatedly !! Then I found if I steamed or roasted veg - not overdone just crisp and fresh and added a lightweight sauce eg Ina Parmaan cheese sauce lo cal ready made ( 100 cals will do the job basically half a sachet ) it makes the veg completely palatable at least to my taste - with…
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Would suggest forget Atkins - I' ve managed to lose 68kg ie 150 lb in 21 months - intake 1500-1800 calories per day output c 2800 calories exercising 6 days per week . Concentrated on balanced healthy fresh food veg , salads fruit , fish and chicken all in very tasty combinations . Portion control essential ie weighing and…
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thx for the feedback - I'll certainly look for the book you mentioned too - best of luck also -quality of life is so much better now :)
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thighs , neck , face , feet and upper body first - belly fat is proving the hardest to shift but its reducing slowly
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could 'nt agree more - I know a couple of people my age who had to have open surgery after bariatric to correct nasty interaction problems with sleeves etc . Patience is key once you find a formula for exercise and food intake that suits you and your lifestyle . One other thing I've done to boost metabolism was…
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I'm on the journey through enhanced lifestyle and exercise lost 154 lbs over 22 months another 40 to go !! Can offer any advice or support from my experiences - go for it !!!
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HI Guys I'm new here but just to share I've lost 144 pounds since July 2014 through lifestyle change lo cal lo carb diet 1800 cals daily intake and 2800 output ( Enhanced by jogging and swimming ) most days . I was considering bariatric but was warned off it through some very bad experiences of people I knew had it plus…
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it could be you need to stimulate your metabolism . Also check that your numbers are accurate . I ve lost 154 lbs since July 2014 ( another 42 lbs to go to target weight ) . I hit several sticking points on the way - I used acupuncture with an excellent therapist to boost metabolism and tried to hit 7000 calories per week…
