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Thanks for all the very reassuring and informative posts. I am gonna try and flip this on it's head and see it as a positive way to view how my body behaves over a period of time

Thanks for the replies. Yes I think I have got to be patient and see how the weeks go

Great job...you look fab! My motivation to lose weight came before my first wdw trip. My profile pic is from my most recent trip in October...currently planning the next one for 2017. Keep up the hard work!

Oh ok, I get it. So it's that they they play a particularly important role during maintenance, just that that's the default and then the individual alters accordingly. Got it..thanks

I love overnight oats. My favourite is Oats Banana Almond milk Vanilla protein powder Peanut butter

I love reading your posts and comments...always very informative!!

Well done you!! I think he is great. I don't follow his plan but do follow him on Instagram

Thanks so much for that!!! I hope your advice helps the op too!

To be honest, here is the point where I answer my own question. I was following a bikini guide earlier on in the year, eating about 300 cals more per day, looking good and feeling strong. I went on holiday for 2 weeks, came back a couple of lbs heavier and completely lost all my confidence. Since then I have reduced the…

Sorry to but in here, but I too am using weights and maintaining at about 1400 calories....but seeing very little change in my physical appearance. Do you suggest increasing calories in order to see changes?? Just off to google Bret Contreras

I guess I could monitor the exercise calories on my Fitbit, i.e track calories burnt in the gym, and then add them through MFP?

This is exactly what I was considering doing. I guess that in order for me to do this I just disable the calorie adjustment and then log exercise through MFP??? Sorry for all the questions

Thanks, I have sent you a request

That's great news...I did hope it would manually add it. Do you switch the Fitbit when you are doing different types of exercise?? For example I will do a 10 min run as a warm up before then doing weights. Should I reset the Fitbit for the different exercises

Debating whether to hit the gym early tomorrow morning before the family wake. It will make me stress less and enjoy the festive food?

^^love this^^

Oatmeal with almond milk, vanilla protein powder, small banana and peanut butter.....bliss

That is , by far, the most invaluable piece of advice I have been given..thanks . :) . Made me laugh!!

So I hit the gym early this morning and started from the beginning of the bikini guide. It felt so good to be back heavy lifting and doing what I enjoy. Frustrating that I am starting again...but I hope that the lb or 2 that I lost whilst hitting the cardio hard will help me look leaner in the long run. Also decided that I…

Good luck!!! Think I may be same stage as you!!

I am so blown away, and very grateful for everyone taking the time to reply....it really has helped me in making a decision about which way to turn . Big big thanks guys!!!!

Lol..that made me laugh. I really wish I could treat myself...or at least do it without feeling guilt!! At the moment I feel like I am going around in circles. Low cal diet coupled with extra cardio which is draining me. Your comments have given me hope that increasing my calories and getting back to the bikini guide is my…

I eat a very healthy diet consisting of lean meats, fish, homemade soups, nuts, seeds, salads, whole grains .Healthier oils like coconut oil, avocado etc. I was thinking to myself today that even if I did increase my calories I would never abuse the extra calories....what I mean is that they wouldn't be used on…

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I appreciate your post...seems like general opinion is to increase cals and weights....music to my ears. Thanks

Thank you for this advice!!!

An advisor at my gym recommended I go low carb and between 1400-1600 cals to reduce body fat. The low calories , along with the increased cardio has left me feeling drained. I have gradually realised that maybe his advice was not suitable for me, I have upped my carbs and feel a little better. But exercise wise I wonder…

I love these knowledgeable responses. Thanks guys.

I am so with you on this one! My maintenance calories are about 2000, but I am actually consuming about 1600. Wish I could take the leap of faith.

I would love to know this answer as I suffer badly with constipation. I think i am getting a better understand of how my body copes with foods, and it seems to me that I feel clogged and bloated a couple of hoUrs after eating eggs. It then takes me a couple of days to feel back to a comfortable state. Suffice to say eggs…

Eeek!!! I am taking a 9 hour flight to florida in 2 weeks. Are there any tips on avoiding the bloat?? I am guessing drink plenty of water, avoid salt and move about as much as is possible?