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Thankyou everyone that’s replied so helpful xxxx

Thanks, yeah I must admit I sat waving my arms up and down earlier to watch my step count rise. But I’m only cheating my self! If it’s on my bra strap I’d have to jump up and down to cheat which is probably gonna burn more calories than waking! So a win win lol x

Awesome thanks I will look for one of those. I was thinking to just put it inside my bra but attaching it to the straps is a better idea :blush:

Lose 1 lb. A week. It is safer at your weight and you can eat more.[/quote] Thanks, I’m gonna set it to 1lb/week or I might set activity to active and then see what calories it gives me (more than 1200 no doubt)

As a wise rabbit used to say, “the winner is the one who eats the most and still loses the weight”. Going for rapid weight loss at a low calorie target rarely has lasting success for those who try it. Good luck.[/quote] Thankyou xxx

Then you would have a clear idea what you are burning each day and if your average calorie intake is keeping up with your needs.[/quote] Thankyou, I work 3 x 13 hour shifts and I’m off for four days. If I do half an hour of exercise on my non work days would that be enough to push me into active overall? X

Thankyou so much I am so excited to make this :-)

With a demanding job like yours, with others relying on my energy and mental clarity, I'd want to be cautious! What features is it that you like about this particular diet plan? I'm wondering if there might be some lower-risk option that would give you some of the same advantages. Speaking only for myself, this is pretty…

That’s really helpful thankyou xx

That’s amazing well done

Thankyou, I didn’t realise the threshold for active was so low so if I’m classed as active that makes a big difference to my calorie allowance. I thought active would be someone that runs a few miles a day etc. Sorry if I haven’t replied to all messages I’m on my phone and reading while shopping otherwise would have…

Thankyou, do you have the recipe for your lentil soup at all? I love lentils so this sounds yum

Thanks I work on a well staffed unit though so it’s really variable for me. One day for example a patient arrested so I was literally running to get equipment running around and then went with the patient and team to theatres, holding heavy equipment and then running back and catching up with my regular work.....I will…

Yeah it is 1200 cals for a -2lb a week loss. It does seem too low though. I’m 5ft 7, 232lbs, and an RN so lightly active on some days but mostly sedentary. What is the definition of lightly active? On work days I do 10,000 steps but I also do a lot of activity that isn’t steps. For example, washing patients, moving…

Thanks for all replies. I did mean dating as in meeting people and going for coffee/dinner, not as in like seeing them or sleeping with them. Was just curious appreciate the replies xx

I never ‘ got fat’ lol only fatter, I’ve been fat for years

:-(. So note to self: drinks are off the menu now lol. Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that posted, I appreciate it x[/quote] You do realize that you'll get more calories out of 3 drinks than some steak and veggies, right?[/quote] Yeah, I initially planned two gin and low cal tonics but after the two my judgment went…

Thanks, yeah I wasn’t really into him. So I’m glad I shut it down but I didn’t actually think about that at the time, so I will keep that in mind for future reference thank you xx

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Also I wish I’d put this question in chit chat! Not sure how to move it

Thanks. I went on date number 1 last night, and asked that we just get drinks instead (I’m going to the French restaurant tonight so planned to save my calories for today). This backfired spectacularly. I’m not good at holding alcohol so a few drinks in and I was drunk. I was sober enough to ensure my date drove me home…

Is it a good idea to say I’m dieting so the guy knows I’m working on my weight? I feel really self conscious about my size at the mo. I met all of the dates online, so haven’t seen any in real life yet and I’m worried in case they think I’m huge. They have seen my pics and I’ve FaceTimed but still..... if I say I’m getting…

Is it a bad idea to say I need to order a salad because I’m trying to diet?

Ha This guy was imaginative at least. His plan was that to motivate each other we would exchange nude pics each time we dodna workout. And then once a week, workouts completed we would go on Skype and be naked. Call me crazy but I was not able to see how this plan would motivate me. I think it would motivate me more if he…

Thankyou. Your answer has made me determined to go back to the park. I'm 32 years old and a grown woman and should not be scared away by children. I was more scared to be honest because they were children....I worried that if I shouted or filmed them there would be laws as in the UK there's strict laws against filming…

Thanks, and thanks to everyone that has replied, I really appreciate your advice xx. I had this debate with a friend recently actually....he was saying if women go out dressed slutty what do they expect as they are "asking for it" and have to take responsibility for themselves. I got really mad. It's like saying a child…

Thank you xx

Thankyou. I'm sorry you went through that but I'm glad you're making progress. It's inspiring, thanks :)

Thankyou. I think the not knowing is the worst. And then being afraid I've caused it as there's a link to obesity. Such a bad start to 2018. But you're right I need to change my mindset x

Thankyou, that's really kind x