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count calories and choose where to get your protein and carbs from, choose the healthiest options rather than limiting macronutrients.

I've gone from a uk size 24 to a size 14. Would love to get down to 8-10

Are you coming off the medication then? Do you have asthma? I had asthma for a long time and took steroids found that it was an allergy triggered to quite a few things (especially laundry powder which I now just use natural soapnuts). Thankfully I haven't had it in a while now.

I do 10 seconds sprint 50 seconds recovery for 10-20 minutes, fantastic workout. I don't think I'd be fit enough to do 20 secs/10 secs rest, I started off quite slowly doing 10/50 for 5 minutes then built up to 10, then 20 mins. After that you could start to lessen the recovery and increase the sprints.

I've tried it. My fat is very stubborn so I used intermittent fasting to get some weight off. It wasn't difficult not to eat in one day - it was extremely difficult to eat normally on the off days. I found it difficult to lose weight also, but then I find it hard to lose weight with any diet. I've found that intermittent…

Bone size does matter - as well as general build, BMI is not accurate when it comes to different races. My bones are small, but also dense, according to my tanita I have a lot of muscle and tend to hold on to a lot of water too. I'm constantly told I'm not overweight (I'm around a size 14) and my BMI says I'm obese. I know…

We often pretend we're in a musical and sing about whatever we are doing, the kids join in too - its very funny (especially the kids songs) but we don't really do that in public - far too embarrassing. We do, however, quite often pretend we are old friends that have bumped into each other after years of not seeing each…

Awesome smile and a cute top!

I have a herniated disc and it is a struggle to find an exercise that is suitable that won't hurt. For me there is very little difference between back muscle soreness and actual back pain, there's a really fine line so I have to be very careful. I only do high impact occasionally when I feel like it and make sure I stretch…

I have natural hair and have always had natural hair - its been a complete nightmare actually, its always different everyday - different curls, sometimes tight sometimes loose, different textures, frizziness, stickiness, coarseness, softness - I can't second guess and it drives me mad - I can't blow dry, if I do I end up…

For me in means staying within your calorie allowance and sticking to healthy foods as much of the time as you can while allowing occasional treats that don't go beyond 20%.

You look fantastic, those 16lbs have really made a difference. I've lost 40 and I still don't see that much of a difference. I think you have to find a balance between how much work you want to put in to achieve your goals and how good you want to look. Once you've gotten as far as you can go you need to decide whether you…

Totally agree, its up to you not your mother. I'm going to let mine figure it out by themselves and let them enjoy a little 'magic' while it lasts. Reality is not nearly as exciting.

Bruce Lee or Chuck Norris :)

I would have had to leave at that point, if I was able to get myself off the eliptical without creasing up first. I know tears would be rolling down my face from trying to keep myself from laughing.

I always tend to put on weight after exercise unless its something gentle like walking. I always though it was water retention but would like to hear what others think...

I haven't even tried knee high boots, I have enough trouble finding wellies that fit over my trousers. I have to get ones that are 2 sizes too big. Its so annoying. Part of the reason is because I have small feet (size 5) and for some reason companies think that smaller feet means smaller legs. Not for me - my legs are…

Go to goals and let MFP workout your calorie deficit for you and tell it how much exercise you are willing to do each week. You can follow any diet you wish! But it might be an idea to keep 80-90% healthy and the rest treats. But its up to you! Just stick to your exercise plan, track your food and keep to the calorie goal…

sounds like it could be water retention, are you drinking enough while at work?

I WANT A HOODIE!!!!!! phew sorry, mfp outburst. But yea, I would love a tee or hoodie to go jogging in. Well, ok walking in - but one day jogging in. :)

Its true that bulimics are often normal weight, but I'm not sure if its for the reasons you have stated. There are some people who throw up food due to illness and they lose a drastic amount of weight - if that was true they wouldn't lose so much weight as they do. There could be a variety of reasons why bulimics are not…

Adagio for strings ... the most chilling, beautiful, poignant song I have ever heard. It makes me cry every time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KylMqxLzNGo

wow it actually posted, for some reason it completely disappeared yesterday, so I'll bump it up! ps. Thank you! :)

you could probably use a little mustard powder, parmesan cheese, herbs, tofu or fromage frais for the sauce - a little Parmesan for the flavour, maybe a little low fat cheese for the consistancy? Cottage cheese perhaps?

I've never really done a spinning class, but I do cycling a lot on my stationary bike. My bum hurt so much after the first 2 minutes that I couldn't do any more. I ended up buying a gel padded seat that cost more than my bike but was it ever worth it - can do an hour now without too much discomfort. I say get the padded…

I like it, its a good motivational movie. Its a bit cliché and I have some issues with the ending, buuuut it is a nice feel good movie.

You look confident, happy and beautiful!

they are medullary rays.... :)

Say what you feel you need to say, but don't be fooled - you cannot be responsible for anyone elses relationship, you cannot mend or fix it - that's their job. But you cannot be voiceless either, so say what you need to and they will do what they need to do. Try as hard as it is, not to get caught up in their problems,…

I've been struggling recently, I've had a few days when I've ate terribly and felt like I couldn't get back on track and that I would never reach my goal weight. In the end I promised myself to do well for just one day, which seemed a lot easier than a week or month - so I managed that one day and felt much better, felt…