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It doesn't matter what you do as long as you are consistent. Fibre makes up 15-30g in our diet so whichever system you use you'll only be out by 60-120calories. It's the comparison of one day to the next, not an artificial total that is important. Fibre is digested by the gut to some extent, so it's not correct to believe…

This is not true. Even diabetics should eat a 50% carb diet. But try not to eat too many free sugars e.g. added sugar in colas, ice cream etc. Diabetes is a syndrome brought on by too much visceral fat which blocks up the insulin secreting beta cells in the pancreas. So you've developed the syndrome by over eating - you…

Wheat is one of the great staple foods. Wholewheat bread is an excellent source of protein and carbohydrate. It's low in fat, high in fibre, filling and tasty. I'd make at least one 50g slice a day part if your diet basic.

Hi! I'd learn to cook. Tesco ready meals are not a substitute for real food. Pedal back on exercise - you are probably doing too much, the equivalent of 30mins walking each day is enough to get fat moving. Don't eat back ANY exercise calories.

Your diary is not open - so we can't help you. Happy to help further if you friend. But without looking at your diary I'd advise that you remember a) it's only calorie reducing that will lose weight and b) no amount of exercise will make a huge difference. Simply 30mins walking or cycling each day is all that's required…

There's no max target for weight loss - as long as you are eating a balanced diet. It gets difficult to maintain balance on low calories. It depends how scientific and diligent you intend to be. I lost about 1.5kg per week for the first few weeks - but I gradually upped my calorie intake as I got closer to my target…

50% carbs, min 15% protein and max 35% fat is the uk advice. You'll find that 0.8kg protein/kg of normal weight often comes out at a lower proportion of protein. I'd say 10% out either way isn't a problem in any day - but should even out over the week. Why so much carbohydrate? Because life is carbon based - if you stint…

Of course you are all correct. It's a combination of maths and psychology. Many people don't realise that as they get slimmer their body adapts to a lower calorie intake. Those of you who are funding it hard might be surprised to realise that is because you've reached your maintenance calories. So it's a good time to hone…

You ought to try considering percentages of protein, fat and carbs. If you've been on a low carb diet you might find you are suffering from tiredness? The British Dietetic Association recomment 50% carbs, 15% protein and no more than 35% fat. Also min 30g fibre per day. This is a balanced diet. A few percentage points more…

I'm sorry I'd be highly suspicious of a personal trainer who recommends such a high calorie limit. Though I can see that it's in a trainers interest to ensure that you lose weight as slowly as possible and/or that you have to train hard many times a week in order to see results. Personal trainers are about exercise. You…

You are absolutely right low carb does cover a multitude of different diets. But I'm always very wary of people thinking that low carb/high fat is a sensible long term strategy. (Without huge caveats).

How do you feel? If you are feeling lethargic and lacking in sparkle you may need to increase your calories - but you'll need to increase your activity too. But you say you are doing loads of exercise - so my guess is that you've just eaten a bit too much. No one but you can tell which feels right for you. There is no…

I'd say that pills aren't the solution - though they may form part of a wider therapy. In my own experience binge eating comes from not eating a balanced diet, skipping meals or just not getting hold of good food. I was working away from home doing a very high stress job, so I came home late many evenings and ate a huge…

It does sound like you've got it bad. Do you have friends who. An support you. Or join a slimming club? Why not try buying fresh food, preparing it at home and then eating it with friends. Going to fast food outlets only makes the owners rich! Try recipes, go to a cookery class, experiment with real food? That might give…

55kg seems quite low for 168cm. I'm 172cm and my ideal weight is 65kg. Perhaps you should consider exercise rather than diet? This will tone your muscles, bring your percentage fat down a bit and reduce your waistline measurement. Muscle loss is an issue for you as you are pretty skinny already. To grow muscle you need…

You have three choices: • Eat what you fancy and never mind the consequences. If this is an important meal and won't be repeated for several months - I'd just enjoy. • Order what you fancy and just eat a little of each. Take your calorie tracker with you so you won't be misled. • Order salad/veg and lean meat. Don't have a…

Any fad diet is unlikely to give you any problems for the first four to six weeks. But going on a diet should be an opportunity to change your eating habits to healthier options for life. If you don't like vegetables, fruit, grains, pulses, nuts or dairy and feel you can exist without carbohydrate you can try. But it…

Anyone can lose weight if they log the big three regularly. (I'd advise daily logging) • Calories • Activity • Weight Just eat whatever you are used to eating, but less of it. You will find protein is nice and filling but eggs, pulses and chicken just as good (and cheaper) than steak. Try to incorporate walking, cycling or…

Sorry to sound a bit !!!, but it sounds to me that you are indulging in a diet break now! If you need a rest then have a break, even eat more (though you will need to exercise more to work off those extra calories.) If you want to continue to lose weight you'll have to eat less. People seem shocked and a bit frightened to…

Lucky you! You've reduced your weight and you've now got a more efficient metabolism. That means your health and longevity has soared (statistically speaking). The bad news is that means you need to reduce calories (by 50 a day/wk) until you start losing again. Keep water and fibre in your diet (constipation stops weight…

Who's told you that you are allergic to gluten? If it's not a medical doctor and they haven't given you the tests don't believe it.

Give me some proof that it's dangerous and I'll listen. It's the standard practice for those who are obese if you go to hospital or a clinic. The reason it's 'said' to be dangerous is that you can do yourself real harm if you aren't overweight. But anyone who's overweight can go right down as long as they pay attention to…

Beware! Though you should eat progressively more as you get closer to maintenance I'm worried that you could be striding straight into the maintenance pitfall! Something like 80% of people who lose weight put it straight back on. You imply that you are 10-15lbs off your target. How come you don't know more accurately than…

There is really only one thing you need to know - and I guess you know that already. The only way to lose weight is to reduce calorie consumption. It doesn't matter what you eat or whether you exercise. But a diet is far more palatable if you eat a nutritionally rich and varied selection of foods and ramp up activity as…

I'd advise not to get hung up on body fat. The home scales we use just aren't accurate enough to bother with. Use weight to height tables, eat a varied nutritionally rich diet, keep active and let your body do the rest. (Which it will - supremely efficiently).

The responses above rather prove that our bodies are pretty robust and will tolerate quite a wide variety of nutritional balance. I make sure I eat a minimum of 10% protein (average 20%). 50% carbs and 30% fat (which I often exceed a bit). I try and eat my five a day (3 portions of veg and 2 of fruit) and go for 2/3 small…

It's a diet myth that you must drink pure water (sorry peaceout-aly). Any liquid including milk, tea, soup, juices, flavoured or sweetened cordials do the trick. You ought to aim for eight glasses of water (or equivalent) across the day. Drink with or without food. Soups and milk shakes have other diet benefits too because…

The more calories you eat the longer your diet will take. An eight or twelve week bout of a much lower calorie intake will see you losing more. (And is quite safe). It depends how good you are at nutrition. A low cal diet MUST be balanced. The secret is to gradually add extra 100cal portions of food as you get close to…