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I have BED too - I haven't binged for a long time now. The only two things which have changed with my diet is I eat low carb (primal diet) and I fast at least twice a week for 16 or more hours. The fasts have stopped me being physically able to eat too much and the low carb has taken away the reward for eating (sugar…

I (mostly) follow a primal diet with no grains, sugar, starchy vegetables or dairy. I go for 40p 40c 30f ratios but try to stay healthy fat - I try to stay away from vegetable oils and stick with other types of natural fats.

I was like you, starting over every Monday feeling bad because I put weight on again - exercising but not getting anywhere. I made a committment at the end of July that I would do something about it once and for all (can't tell you how many times I've said that). I started losing which was great, then I joined MFP which…

Very true, its the same for me - people aren't concerned for me until I'm losing weight. Its sad but true.

It's probably water weight. But seriously, I know you don't want a lecture - its taken me a long time to stop weighing myself everyday - but when I did - it really helped. I weigh once a week, if I slip up I don't worry I just try harder for the rest of the week, I don't check my weight daily anymore, it just plays havoc…

water at bed doesn't effect me at all (well sometimes I have to get up in the night ;-)) I observe eating cut off points, but not regularly - I practice intermittant fasting so I tend to have periods of time when I don't eat. It helps me to understand my real hunger signals and respond to them better - I actually enjoy…

I got withdrawal from sugar - headaches mostly, then I felt a bit down in the afternoons because I was missing my sugar pick me up, since I went paleo that has mostly disappeared which is nice. I get withdrawal from exercise too, I feel awfully tired and groggy if I don't get up and move.

I do mostly HIIT spaced out throughout the day with weights on alternate days, but I find my stamina is not as good, so I'm going to increase cardio by walking when I can fit it in. I think its good to train all areas of fitness - HIIT, strength, cardio, jumping - but some sports incorporate all of these things too.

no one really noticed when I lost 2 1/2 stone a few years ago, or if they did they didn't say - I put 2 stone back on and I've just lost nearly half of that again - but no one has noticed yet. Some people notice but don't say for whatever reasons.

I would love to hear how you get on as I currently do a HIIT 40 minute routine (spread out throughout the day) and was thinking of doing 30DS twice a day by building up doing it once a day with 20m HIIT for 30 days and then after a short break doing the 30DS twice a day but only if I can manage it as I have back problems.…

Keep the banana, but throw the brownie in the bin or give it away- I would!!

You can get bladder infections from high blood sugar yes. You may be glucose intolerant - or if you've been dieting you may be temporarily glucose intolerant. I had a nasty bladder infection from drinking apple juice. Sugar affects me pretty badly. It could be a coincidence though - but I would visit your doctor to be on…

I cheated today unintentionally - the worst kind, I feel so dirty... I'm going straight back to my vegetables if they'll have me, I hope so because I miss them so much and couldn't live if they decided to leave me :( You could always have some salad with a bit of pizza on the side?

It doesn't matter which way you do it. Science has proven it doesn't have much effect on your metabolism - but for some people its better to space meals out especially those with insulin resistance. So it just depends on what works for you. If you like to eat often and hate feeling hungry but not mind not feeling full up -…

You might be dehydrated or have blood pressure problems - if it keeps on happening you need to see a doctor to find out for sure.

I don't know what they are saying on radio 2 but it is obvious why this is happening. All we have to do is look at the fattest country on earth Nauru http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/04/the-fattest-place-on-earth_n_804361.html They basically stopped farming and fishing and have replaced all their fresh food…

Wow, absolutely wow! You've done so well - to continue throughout when life happens and throws all sorts at you its commendable! I hope I can continue just as you have. Congrats on the fantastic weight loss!

I've had to cut mine out completely due to poor glucose tolerance - but I cannot moderate carbs, however hard I try, they give me insatiable hunger even when my stomach is bloated full. I stick to getting my carbs from vegetables its much easier to feel satisfied for me. Do what you feel is best for you.

I have lost nearly 20lbs / 9Kg which is over 1 stone so far. My first goal is 57lb / 26Kg but I may want to lose even more than that, although I'm very muscular so it might be that 57lb (175) is right on the money, if not I will just keep going down until my size 8uk is reached! I feel like my goal is so far away though -…

Its not extreme - have you read the ingredients on a shop bought cake? That is extreme. It might sound harsh - but it doesn't mean they can't have a treat, it just means you have to go prepared all the time and thats a parents job its not for the child to worry about. I often have to pack my child a party food bag if he…

No, I don't think its over the top at all - I don't think people realize how unhealthy most processed food is - we are not robots. Neither of my two kids eat any processed food - The main reason is because my second had severe food allergies and everything had to go. The unexpected outcome was that we were all a lot…

LOL every food in that article is on my no-no list! Portion sizes set by manufactures are indeed a lot smaller than we think. However, most of the stuff (not all) is pack with food additives, sugar, sweeteners, trans fats and unnecessary food. They do this to increase the shelf life and their profit margin. They hardly…

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WOW I never noticed the before and after pics! This will be my new favourite hobby (other than exercising like a *kitten*)! x

Leptin can be interrupted by a number of things. Leptin is actually produced by fat cells - the more fat cells you have and the bigger they are the more leptin you have in your body. Leptin stops you from eating and helps you naturally exercise more. Problem is why doesn't leptin work in obese people when they have so much…

couldn't take pills - very horrible experience with depression, weight gain and mood swings. I thought I'd better give up taking them if I ever wanted a lasting relationship!

I would accept it as a free offering of protein! The beastie obviously thought 'my that gal needs some muscle on her so she can finish her run' and decided to give its life in aid of you. Either that or it just didn't see you.

Hello, welcome to MFP. I also stay at home with children, I do work (from home) and study also and there's not much time for exercise and the kitchen is only a few steps away!

Look at your weight loss ticker - you're almost halfway there! Look at how far you've come so far, all the struggles you have overcome! If you do everything all over again you will be at your goal. Why stop now? Don't let it slip now. Cry, get upset, get angry - no one said this would be easy. Weight loss is really hard,…

Difficult one - but I'm sure more experienced weight lifters will have the answer for you. You've decided yourself that you need to reduce the fat on your body. If can get a visable 4 pack then thats good. Workout with weights and abs until you get that visable 4 pack then up your protein, cut back on fats and a little on…