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Thank you all so much for your help, tips and advise. I really do appreciate it. I have seen people mention keto and lower carbs, I probably would do better on lower carbs. I tried full on keto a couple of times but it's so restrictive I can't seem to get past the first week. I think maybe if I switch out some carbs and…
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Just keep going, you are doing great!
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It doesn't look like enough calories to me and if you are aiming to follow a keto diet it looks too low fat (you would eat full fat variations of food, moderate protein and low carb). I'm sure you'll still reach ketosis if you ate that every day but how long could you sustain it? And you haven't posted the calorie content…
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Based on your stats I'd say 1500 - 1600 would be still giving you a good loss and far more sustainable. It would give you the energy you need to exercise too. I'd suggest lifting weights (lots of great programs out there!) or doing body weight workouts at home if you don't go to a gym. Throw in some HIIT cardio and while…
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What workouts do you do? I know that even when I haven't lost weight if I do a lot of strength workouts or weights I feel happier with my body and my clothes fit better.
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I'd love to lose 30lb. I think I might be successful in Feb and Mar but I have 2 weeks all inclusive in Turkey in April so I might hit the 20lb in 2 months but don't think the 30 in 3 will happen for me.
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Meat and veg for me. I'll have something like steak, sweet potato and lots of salad. I always try and bulk my meals out with some low calorie salad or veggies so I feel like I have a big plate full of food.
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Id personally say that if it's working for you then stick with it. Calories are the most important thing when losing weight (I'm assuming that's your goal?) so unless you have a medical need to eat fewer carbs then don't worry too much. Sounds like a sensible balanced diet to me :)
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Honestly just eat the cake. I find it hard to control myself with things like cake so I often make them on a Sunday evening, log the calories for a lovely big slice of cake (my hubby and kids have some too) then I take it to work on a Monday and share with my colleagues. That way, I'm not having to find the calories for…
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Just be careful. With Keto your body flushes out a lot of water in the first week which can give you an electrolyte mis balance, I think this is partly what causes keto flu. Adding in extra water will actually dilute your sodium levels even more. You mentioned Boullion which is good, try having some food which is salty or…
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You'll lose weight by been in a calorie deficit and burning calories by running can help with this. But it is easy to over-eat thinking you have earnt the calories. I used to like running before breakfast on a weekend or when I got home from work (so right before dinner) as I would be really hungry after. If I didn't time…
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You look like a totally different person! Great work, well done.
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If you can't sustain 1800 a day then absolutely try 2500. I know some people have mentioned that it's pretty important for your health that you shift the weight pretty quickly....but if 1800 causes you to binge then it's not going to help in the long run. If you can stick to 2500 and lose 1lb a week then eventually that…
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It's great having a read through this thread. I often think about giving up alcohol, I don't drink it too often but generally do it as the "norm" when we eat out or if we are at friends or something. At the start of this year I was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome and have realised that I no longer know how alcohol will…
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The only negative I can see is that because it is very sweet....it could cause some people to crave more sweet things which makes it difficult to stay within your calorie goal. However if you don't have any adverse reactions to the sweetener (headaches, cravings) then go for it. I don't drink it regularly but if I am out…
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WOW!! What an amazing transformation. A huge well done to you.
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And so you should be proud, well done!
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Wow, amazing!!! Well done :)
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When I started running (at least 70lb overweight) I just bought some cheap Reeboks. They were around £25 and were great for me, I trained for a year and completed a half marathon in them. After a year I replaced them for a pair of Saucony Jazz 20 which cost me almost £100 but the difference was amazing! I love them and…
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Wow! You look fantastic!
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You look phenomenal!! Wow, what an amazing transformation.
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You look great and so happy! Well done :smiley:
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Fabulous, well done.
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What an amazing story! I'm so glad that you didn't give up and resign yourself to the heavier weight. You look so happy in your latest picture. It takes some serious courage to to get back on the weight loss wagon after having done it before, but all the hard work has obviously paid off! Well done and the best of luck for…
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My go to lunches for work are salads and soups. Both are filling and if you are careful about what you add can be really low calorie too.
