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  • I got this, and then found electrolytes which really helped me
  • Know this post is a little old now, but UK people (don't know whether available elsewhere), lo dough is amazing, Hippeas are great when I REALLY want some crisps lol, Lizza low carb pasta, and then despite all my life HATING cauliflower, I have realised I love cauliflower mash (when made properly) and I use this instead of…
  • You can gain muscle without eating at a surplus, provided your calories don't get too low. Though I agree with the rest of the above, lots of water retention. Don't panic!
  • Yes, obese (or was). I lost 5.5 stone after I had a baby and put three stone of it back on after my second. Previously lost the weight (got down to 22 percent body fat) with MFP, resistance training and cardio. So not new to resistance / strength training, but a while "off the wagon".
  • Hi I believe you can gain muscle and lose fat whilst in a calorie deficit. I am 5"10 (f), been on MFP for two months and have lost both body fat and gained muscle. Last month I lost 9 pounds of fat and gained three pounds of muscle. I eat around 1450 a day during the week allowing a bit more flexibility at the weekends. I…
  • For what it's worth, I am 5"10, (female) 206 pounds and have lost just under a stone in two months. I eat around 1500 (gross) a day and I exercise heavily 5-6 days a week (burning on average about 700 Cals-I wear a chest strap. I realise this is a large deficit, but then I can relax it a little at the weekends. I have…
  • Nothing to add to the above, but congratulations!
  • I absolutely adore my garmin vivoactive hr! Does everything you want it too. It you're not paying for the Fitbit brand. Plus Fitbit not waterproof. I did some heavy research and so glad I went with the garmin
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