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If that was where you put on weight first, it will be the last to go! My SO is struggling with the same. I recommend doing some ab strengthening if you aren't already. Even though you can't target weight loss to a specific area, having a strong muscle base will help the fat 'sit' better and your stomach will look leaner.…

I found that starting out slow and getting a good routine are key. There's no point in doing a super hard workout and being so sore you do nothing for a week afterwards. My current routine is Mon, Wed, Fri - Bodyweight strength training using the app Sworkit Tues, Fri, Sat - Running, usually between 2-5 miles Sat -…

One pound per week is a great goal. Keeps the progress positive and allows you plenty of energy to maintain the exercise. I agree with quiksylver that this is a lot of protein. If you want low carb, I would tend towards higher fat, something like 30% carb, 40% protein 30% fat but if these ratios work for you long term then…

Do you feel comfortable posting height and weight? That seems a lot for a weightloss diet. 2545 cal per day approx. I also have thyroid issues, not severe enough for medication but I know that my motivation and weightloss can be depressingly slow. Are you struggling to hit your numbers because you can't eat enough or are…

I too love a good takeout. I find if I plan my meals ahead and do a large grocery shop at the beginning of the week, I'm less likely to order in as I feel guilty wasting the fresh food I've spent my hard earned money on. I save one meal a week (usually Saturday) for either a nice meal out or an order in. By eating well…

I did lots of research on the internet about ideal body weight. That, combined with a BIA analysis I had done with a qualified experienced nutritionist helped me arrive at my goal. Height: 5'5" SW: 171 GW: 130-132 CW: 143.3 What was stressed to me by the nutritionist was less about the numbers on the scale and more about…

It's a struggle for me I won't lie. I have to watch what I eat every day and force myself to run after work as I don't feel like going home and exercising! Especially in the winter. I also get really cold so for me, when I'm feeling particularly crap I go to the bathroom (we have large bathrooms) and do a bunch of squats,…

I would say no. For places like McDonalds and KFC, they put up an average count but none of the workers are going to accurately measure ketchup and mayo where lots of secret calories hide. I can go to KFC and down 3/4 of my daily calories in one meal without breaking a sweat and I know I'm not alone. Having a…

I am glad it is working for you! That is all that matters. I find my anger, hunger and general mood to be terrible if I don't eat breakfast. There is so much contradictory evidence surrounding diet and lifestyle that I guess we all find different evidence and draw different conclusions. If something is working for you,…

This^^ is brilliant!

Are you eating back your exercise? I would be really worried if you're eating 1200 cal per day with that level of exercise! You may be eating too little which can actually slow your progress with weight loss. I agree that half a pound a week isn't that bad at all, especially if you are close to your goal weight. Log really…

jamieoliver.com/recipes/chicken-recipes/gorgeous-greek-chicken/ This is literally amazing. Depending on your skill it can take up to 30 mins to bang this one out but it's well worth it. I find the homemade tzatziki amazing and it's just so fresh and delicious. I reduce the quantity of couscous because I just can't eat the…

So much advice is floating around on what is required for protein. I've invested countless hours in research reading articles and papers on this topic. Low-carb vs no-carb vs low-protein. No-one can agree is the basic consensus I've found. Unfortunately, there is no magic number for a 'healthy' balance. You need to…

I have the same struggle. I eat approx 330 kcal for breakfast, 400-450kcal for lunch, 80-100kcal in snacks and 550-700kcal for dinner. My vice is eating all the food as soon as I get home from work and before dinner. I try to have a snack as late in the afternoon as possible. For me this is a medium sized apple at around…

You will feel more hungry. Your body is wired to retain it's current state for survival, so when you start to stress it by exercising it increases your hunger to compensate and try to maintain your weight. You will get used to it. In saying that, trying to eat more nutrient dense, whole foods will definitely help your…

To me 'clean eating' means limiting processed foods and trying to select foods as close to their natural state as possible. When I started my journey I would eat takeaways 4-5 times per week as well as crisps, chocolate and lots of alcohol. I think eating a larger selection of whole foods does help you lose weight. For…

Contrary to popular belief, weightlifting does burn a significant amount of calories. Whilst not as much as cardio, you would expect to burn anywhere from 4-8 calories per minute weightlifting (compared to 10-12 cardio). Based on your 'office job' in front of a computer, I would list yourself as lightly active and manually…