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I think whatever food timing/phasing/content through the day that works best for you, taking into account whatever you are trying to acheive, is the right one. Don't like breakfast ? Skip it. Want a treat of somekind every day ? Have it. Love carbs ? Have them. Understanding your daily calorie requirements and working…

This !

I would take along my current training schedule - and this may seem an odd one, but perhaps be prepared to talk about your mattress, pillows, sleeping position and whether you wear high heeled shoes (probs not all at the same time :D ). Oh, and how much time you spend slumped over a keyboard ! My osteo had some strong…

I dont even know what made my d3 tank the time it literally disappeared - I was still getting sunshine hits at the time. The last 2 years has been spent firmly in perimenopause and I think thats had a significant and not great impact to different areas of my health as various markers have shifted around, none for the…

Kerching !! Back on the move - well done !

Hello again :) In Winter, I would recommend D3 supplements - I've seen a lot more bright daylight this Winter and am amazed at the difference its made. For hormones, I would still like to recommend milk thistle for the liver which helps manage th distribution of hormones. I have taken Agnus Castus for nearly 15 years and…

Well done ! And I want arms like that ! <3

Amazing effort and outcome - you look great ! x

Hello OP and well done on all your achievements. As none of us have seen you in real life and the BMI charts are a range (for a reason), am not sure we should be telling you anything, particularly as you in the range. I wonder if you may be looking subsconsciously for some negative reinforcement of how you view yourself ?…

Hello OP you poor thing ! Did anything in particular cause the change of approach at the weekends ? My D3 levels go MIA in winter which impacts my moods and therefore diet (so much more cake). Also, those pesky hormones are a *kitten* too (mine are also on the fritz).. Have you considered getting any extra support for that…

Hello OP and I am glad you are on the road to recovery. I was considered pre-diabetic with an acceptable A1C result becuase I had most of the other indicators that things were amiss (the UK is very much on the look out for diabetes at the moment). I am on high fat low carb but I didnt jump into it - I wound down my carbs…

There has been some research here in the UK about how sugar consumption aggravates asthma symptoms by creating an inflammatory response - I know myself that mine is worse after a lot (and I mean a lot) of sugar. Is this inflammation causal or an aggravating factor ? This article states that “Chronic inflammation is…

I appreciate this is the case in the US but here in the UK, the equivalent recommendation is limiting added sugar to 30g per day once you are over 11 years of age, regardless of any other factor.

Wow ! Wish I could do #7 ! Am still feeling breathy on my route and I do it twice a day and over the last 3 months ! You are giving me something to aim for !

I think your heart rate change is interesting and perhap you could focus on why that is happening - it could be water (too much, too little), I know sugar sends mine a bit a la-la, inflammation can also impact what goes on with your heart, have your stress levels changed ? Are you tracking your BP ?

Brilliant - well done !

This !

Wow........have I triggered you in some way ?

My bad I think - I didnt clock the significance of 'steps'. :)

hello OP. I had depression in my 20's and tried to manage it through diet and exercise which didnt make any difference. In fact, this helped my Dr diagnose and prescribe AD's with confidence. The AD's helped, largely by getting my sleep quality and duration back on track. That being said, once off the AD's I do think the…

Thanks - But I am not using a Fitbit or any other gadget / app.

Here in the UK, there is a huge drive to get everyones sugar consumption down, the recommendation being no more than 30g added sugar to the diet of everyone over 11 years old......thats less sugar than in a can of soda. I think its very easy to get over 30g of sugar ! Saying that, I am aiming to keep mine under 20g and its…

I eat back half of calories earnt by exercise but I also cap that at a maximum of 400 per day.

Well done on the weight loss !

Hello OP - just wanted to say well done on the mega weight loss ! I also encourage you to listen to your body and remember there is no harm in tweaking what you do one way or the other ! If it works, great, if it doesnt, tweak it again and find what does works for you. To add, I think there are plenty of people here who…

I do think walking is worth it - especially for those of us who are fat and/or old and/or a bit broken and can't go legging it around like the young'uns do. I was actually surprised by the number of comments here along the lines of its barely worth it. Its certainly worth it for your health if you can't do anything else…

I can snore like a water buffalo with a cold - the things that contribute are my weight, environment (dust, pollen etc) and food intolerances (note, not allergies). The impact of food intolerances can be mild and/or delayed enough for you not to associate it with specific food and any outcome. If I get bingey on cheese,…

This !

I think its a great approach but being a precise spreadsheet control freak type of person, I prefer to weigh and log everything. If it works for you, then it can't be wrong !

Mindy - thats amazing !