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The amy1 genes, metabolise starch in the body.
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I'm 41, and have children and things aren't as tight as they could be. I donot want surgery, having had sections. I'm sure you will be fine. Best of luck.
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Good luck. I hope it all works out for you Annabananas. Might have to take it slow. I have very baggy tummy.
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I think I was a little concerned because I may have read a blog post on mfp, where weight plateau was discussed and something regarding starvation mode came up. But I feel fine on 800-1200 calories a day. I am 16 stone 4 LBs (228-229 lbs) and only 5 ft 3, so have an immense amount of fat to lose. I don't deliberately stop…
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That's a v surprising calculator it was almost spot on with the BMR calculations. After taking away 500 cals a day, in order to account for a 1Lb loss a week. Thanks.
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Gosh, That link is v comprehensive. My amy1 gene means that I will put on weight if I attempt to consume starch such as potatoes. Gluten, I find difficult to digest and gives me a headache when it builds up. And rice, because it is not a food that was traditionally native to my ancestors and I have been led to believe it…
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I'm avoiding gluten, rice, potatoes and sugar. Mainly sticking to dairy, (eggs, cheese and yoghurt) an assortment of vegetables and lentils. Can you suggest anything else please?
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Thanks for the replies. I was starting to obsess about it all. Well I have plenty of excess fat. So carry on with 1200, which incidently finding difficult to eat, as have become a vegetarian. What does "...enough calories to meet your nutritional needs" mean? how does one determine nutritional needs? I don't want to put…
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I think someone just contacted me to "buddy up" but I'm terribly sorry I managed to accidently delete the request. V sorry.
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Hmmmmm. I have a long way to go. I think if I attempt 1LB a week. It will take me approx 2+ years to get down to ideal. But the temptation to lose it faster is great especially when events come up. I have worked out my basal metabolic rate and its 1672 calories a day X 1.2 sedentary life style = 2006 cals a day to maintain…
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Thanks guys. Suppose might have to exercise.
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Hello, Im a mummy and I'm 41, and weight 16 stone 4lb. I'm 5ft 3in. I have a lot of weight to lose. And I don't want to lose to much to quickly and be saggy
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Can I just ask, does age affect how quickly skin catches up ? I'm 41 and 16 stone 3/4lb and need to be 8 stone 7 lb for might height.
