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I tend to use a lot of red onion. Cooked with breakfast, sliced on top of salads or in a sandwich, finely chopped and sprinkled on top of a soup, Apart from that, I love eggs and often have them in various forms a couple of times a day!

For me, definitely MFP, my Fitbit and my food scale. The bathroom scales are pretty important to me too!!! Most helpful foods along this journey currently are..... 1. Fibre One Brownies (agree with the poster above..... mmmmm!!!!) 2. My homemade, health-ified dumpling soup (love it and have it a couple of times per week).…

Tempting foods are a part of life. You’re going to have to deal with them. Last week was my daughters birthday, so we had cake in the house for days after that. And then last night, I was at a friends for dinner, and there was a bowl of potato chips on the table. Sometimes it’s about learning to say no, because my calorie…

You don’t need a diet plan in order to gain, you just need to eat more calories than you burn. Use MFP to set your goals, tell it you want to gain x amount per week, and it should give you a calorie amount. Eat to that, and you will gain.

Charge 2 HR here too. I mainly use it to motivate me to get my 10k steps in, but I pay attention to the he calories I get for exercise too. I generally only eat up to half of them back though- they seem pretty accurate, but I think it’s the fear that they could be inflated (since many people can have that experience!) that…

I usually take one of the following: - Leftovers from dinner - Sandwich with a good protein source - Crackers, cheese and fruit - Tuna pouch and greet yoghurt - Soup and toast - Salad with a good protein source.

Don’t believe everything you hear. A few years ago, fat was supposed to be bad; now it’s been proved an important part of a healthy diet. There’s a good post in the forums about why aspartame (one of the sweeteners used in diet soda) isn’t scary- sorry, I don’t know how to add a link on my phone app. I personally drink…

My rhr varies between 58-62, seems to change often. Kind of wondered why, but figured it was averaged out by looking at my activity levels each day/ over however long. Since some days I dont get any planned exercise, and other days I am quite active, I figured that accounted for the changes. I’ve no idea really, it just…

Off for a hike through one of the local parks, as long as the weather cooperates! Looking forward to it!

I usually have an evening snack, and save calories for it (I pre-plan my day each day, and make sure I allow for this). It can be anything from a sweet treat like some custard, sorbet or Greek yoghurt, a cup of tea and a biscuit, or some cereal or popcorn. Depends what I feel like, and how many calories I save! Love my…

I love carbs, and typically have between 160-200g of carbs per day. Aside from that, I also ensure that I get adequate fat and protein into my day. I’m losing weight just fine. I eat at a calorie deficit though. That’s how you lose weight.

Different foods satisfy different people- as has been mentioned, it’s pretty individual to each person! I find that protein and fat satiates me too, particularly protein. If I have significant protein in my meals, I feel pretty good. I often have a snack with a good amount of protein around mid-afternoon, when I tend to…

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!!!! Re the weight loss.... can it be done? Possibly, but there are a lot of variables. Losing 2lb a week may be possible at your current weight, but as you lose, the rate may slow down. Or not- everyone’s body is different. You may also decide that losing 2lb per week gives you a…

Great advice! Social situations totally are a part of life- and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I absolutely have strategies in place that help, however, in saying that, they are certainly more challenging for me than, say, eating at home or at work, when I’m in charge of the food I eat. An example is a family dinner,…

Well done!!! I’ve had the same thought of “Why didn’t I do this sooner???” No, it’s not always easy (social occasions can still be a challenge for me), but I scared myself into thinking that it would be harder than it actually is. Then when I actually started, I realised that I could totally do this! And seeing the results…

Wow, you look great! I’m also 5ft2 and nearly halfway there (lost 23.5kg so far), and I too have PCOS, although it doesn’t seem to have made it harder to lose the weight for me, thank goodness! Although I do have to take progesterone, not sure if that helps or not though.

Wow, awesome work!!! Like others have said- you look fantastic!!!

I can commiserate, because I’m in a similar place to you- wanting to have another baby (years of issues so currently waiting for fertility treatment), so working on weight loss. And plantar fasciitis has also been an issue for me! I got some shoe inserts that help with my plantar. I’ve never been a runner (not fit enough…

I made a birthday cake for my daughters birthday a couple of days ago- our family favourite, decadent chocolate cake with chocolate icing. Last night, I thought I’d have a piece for dessert, as I had some calories left. So I entered all the ingredients for the cake into the recipe builder in order to work out a calorie…

Kiwis unite!!! For the record, I have weight watchers custard as I can fit it into my calorie allowance easier. And chocolate cake can fit too... if you make it fit! FYI- Fibre One Brownies are great when you need a a chocolate fix!

Wow, great work ladies! You all look amazing!!! I love reading these threads, find them so motivating. I don’t really have many photos- try to hide from the camera, lol- but I’m down 23.5kg since the start of the year (nearly 50lb I think....?) Still have a fair bit to go, but I’m loving seeing the difference in my clothes…

23.5kg so far, in just over 6 months. Still have a fair both to go!

Some people just naturally do sweat more than others. You should be able to get an extra-strength (or clinical strength) deodorant if it bothers you. In my country (NZ) they sell them at the supermarket, but you may be able to get something like this at the chemist or from your Dr? Lightheadedness can be caused by many…

This is what I do, too. I also bring snacks that are higher in protein to help me through the 3pm slump. We have a lot of treat foods at my work, but I can usually manage to stay away from them if I’m prepared with my own stuff!

I had this issue at a camp earlier this year. Fortunately, this was my fourth time at this camp, so I knew what to expect! I packed a lot of my own stuff- quick, easy food that didn’t require prep (I had no kitchen access). I took: - Baby tomatoes and carrots - Protein bars - Jerkey - Tuna pouches and crackers - Apples -…

Ooooh I feel your pain! Had years of sciatica as a result of a bulging disc. Tried EVERYTHING, over a period of years, and nothing worked, not long term anyway. I started losing sensation in my left leg, and could be walking along and then just fall out of the blue. In the end I was told my only option was surgery....…

I have a “Walk” playlist I’ve created on my Spotify. Some of my current faves on this playlist are: Justin Timberlake- Can’t stop the feeling/ Sexy back Calvin Harris/ Rihanna- This is what you came for Destinys Child- Lose my breath CCR- Up around the bend Collective Soul- Shine Rihanna- Disturbia/ Shut up and Drive…

Walking is my main form of exercise, aim for at least 3x per week. Occasionally get a little exercise doing something different, not often though. I walk for anywhere from 1/2-1hr, depending how much time I have. Been doing this for 6 months now, and in addition to eating at a deficit each day, have lost 22.5kg so far.

I learnt that I am not “dieting”- instead, I am focusing on sensible eating habits, including some of the foods I love, while staying in a calorie deficit. I can not sustain a “diet” for the rest of my life. But my new sensible eating habits, that I can do. I learnt to trust the process. If I’m weighing and logging my food…

Happy to be added. I log daily and support the best I can!