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I’m currently suffering from a torn meniscus which is causing no end of pain in my knee. If knee pain goes on for more than a couple of weeks you should go and get it checked by your doctor. It could be something as simple as needing to strengthen your quads or it could be something more serious. I’ve got an MRI scan…

If I’m working I have my breakfast at 5.30 and I can get my lunch break anywhere from 12-6pm so I know how you feel. I’m a nurse, working on a busy ward which is why break times are intermittent. Have you tried taking snacks that won’t spoil such as fruit, carrot sticks or even a cereal bar. A sandwich once a day won’t…

Don’t worry you can lose the weight again. I got back from a week’s holiday on Tuesday. I’ve already managed to lose the weight I gained on holiday. Like you, I was mindful. However I ate and drank whatever I fancied and didn’t log for the whole time I was away. The key is to get back onnit now your home. Hope you had a…

I used to have massive body confidence issues, then my husband and I started going to a naturist beach on holiday (I'm not saying everyone should do this). On my first day I lay on my front and wouldn't move. After that I realised that there were people there if all shapes and sizes and the reality was that most people…

My motivation is my daughter's wedding in September. I want to look good on her wedding day.

Another question for you all, will it pick up steps in my pocket? I’m a nurse and have to be bare below the elbow at work. I know that it won’t register my HR, but will it register my steps?

Thank you everyone for your replies. I walk a lot at work (approx 12-16k steps depending how busy my shift is). On my days off I try to get to the gym for at least an hour. I’ve been using the step counter on my iPhone when at work, but I tend not to carry it around with me when I’m not at work. I’m pretty motivated at the…

I struggle at work. My shifts are 7.30-8 whether I'm working a day shift or a night shift. Our patients are gorgeous, but will insist on bringing us chocolate, biscuits or cake to say thank you when we discharge them. This then sits on the nurses station for all to help themselves. When it's 4pm and you've still not had a…

Day 12 of logging and ion EVERYTHING. Even if it means going over my calories. Feel free to,add me

Thanks guys. Did a one off night last night (7.30-8) and logged all my food as yesterday. Took a salad and fruit for through the night. Got 5 back to back nights next week so will need to be really organised. My shifts are always 7.30-8 regardless of whether it's a day or night shift. I'm on my fit 90% of my shift as I…

I’m finding that it is definitely helping me to focus on what I’m eating and on portion control. However I find that I’m eating quite a few foods that I wouldn’t of on SW because of the sun values. Because I’m no longer eating massive portions I’m actually eating less calories which allows me to have the cereal bars that I…

I’m in Hampshire. New to MFP. Feel free to add me.

I’m 45 and work 12.5 hour shifts where it’s hard to find time to take a break. I struggle more on days/nights when I’m working. On my days off I go to the gym and batch cook for my work days. It means that sometimes I eat the same meal for 2/3/4 days running as my main meal. It stops me reaching for a high calorie/easy to…

Yep, I’m in Hampshire.

Hi everyone. I am 45 (46 next month). This is my first time using MFP, but have tried every diet out there and then some. So far I’m finding it easy to stay focussed and this app is actually making me think about what I put into my mouth. I’m a nurse on an extremely busy cardiac ward and sometimes breakfast will be at 5.30…

No you don’t need to do cardio to lose weight. However, as a cardiac nurse I would always advise a bit of cardio a few times a week, be it walking briskly, swimming, skipping, dancing (anything that gets you slightly out of breath) to my patients. Not necessary for weight loss, but necessary for cardiac health. Especially…

I also worry about having the saggy skin on my belly, boobs and legs. My husband has been a superstar and said that if I achieve my goal weight and stick there or below for 6 months he will pay for me to get my boobs lifted and tummy tucked. Not everyone’s solution to this problem, but a massive incentive for me. By the…

I can always do with some extra motivation.

I’m also an ex SW member. It is part of the reason I have an unhealthy relationship with food as I believed that I could gorge on the ‘free food’, when actually I need portion control to stop me from being a pig. Today is day 9 for me and I’m already 4lbs down. Im sometimes struggling to hit my calorie count, but hand on…