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You are not the only one. 2001 - 140kg 2002 - 93kg (and almost killed myself doing it) 2005 - 110kg 2007 - 142kg 2008 - 120kg 2009 - 147kg 2011 - 126kg 2012 - 113kg 2013 - 136kg I truly hate myself for doing this. I appear to spend 6 to 2 years in an "I don't care" mind frame and then 6 to 12 months in a "I've gotta fix…

Go see a doc. Also drink more water (especially during activities) and maybe some electrolyte replacing fluids as well. Don't add more salt, it's a bad idea, the salt we have is processed and we're better getting sodium from more natural sources. But yes. See a doc. I had a similar thing and it was dehydration, someone…

In conclusion.... Research, find what works with you and GO FOR IT! And don't be nasty to others who may have found another way that works for them :) Share don't scare!

I think I can comment here. I was never a long distance runner but I was fast in small bursts, used to play a tough sport (American Football) when I started my fitness journey I could not, would not run as my knees were bearing too much weight and my back would hurt after a few steps, so I walked, and I walked, I found…

Get some oats or bran flakes, if flakes crush 'em up, sprinkle into a low fat yoghurt, add a banana or add some berries or whatever fruit you fancy. Has been keeping me full for months now :D

Being told by a doctor I had moderately high blood pressure and should see my doctor immediately. It was a false alarm, was nerves rather than high blood pressure, however the feeling I had when he told me that made me think "right, I never want to feel that again" Plus for the last 20 years I have always pulled a silly…

I'd say, cut out as much processed garbage as possible, that's ready made meals, stuff from 'fast food' places. if you make everything yourself (that includes sauces etc) then you are more likely to have a better diet than if you fall back and use stuff that's 'easy' Eating shouldn't be easy, it should be a little bit of…

I've just made my own chicken keiv's from scratch, made my own 'fat free' chips and had a stack of veg. And it's all 'free' on my plan.... Awesome. Later on I'll be having a nice yoghurt and some fruit. Marvellous.

It's not easy making such massive changes in life all in one go, especially in the current climate where everything is massive and 'sold' to make you enjoy it, even if it IS bad for you, and sometimes life gets in the way, it's about planning and getting things straight, if that takes slip ups and corrections, I don't…

Log everything. If you don't you're just lying to yourself (plus it's hard to track when things go wrong!)

I'm not trying to knock you or anything, but if my class is anything to go by (and I think it is) then I'm not sure you're doing things right, it's really not about counting calories, it's about eating the right foods, they call it food optimisation, if you're doing it right you shouldn't be hungry and as you say it…

Love walking, been walking in the local area, do 3-4 miles 2 or 3 times a week (mixed with gym visits) and sometimes I love nothing more than heading to a nearby forest and walking, when I do that though it's 6-10 miles if not a little more. My loss has been mixed but recently things are really moving in the right…

Well if they are intense workouts then you will need a bit more food :D Listen to your body, if you're just craving something you can turn it off with a bit of willpower, if your body really is hungry then feed it! Just don't go crazy, keep healthy but filling foods at home, some oats is an excellent idea, a banana, a…

Talk to your body :) as it, "honest, are you hungry?" if not, you're fine, if your stomach is rumbling and you're shaking with hunger you should probably eat something :)

I use Endomondo, it's got a free and 'paid' version without many difference and alongside it's website you use it to track your walks/runs/cycles and it taps into your GPS to give you real time routes etc. I enjoy using it when walking through my local forest, means it's pretty hard to get lost, not so good when you walk…

I don't believe the pics are the same person! :p Excellent work, I'd say 'keep it up' but it doesn't look like you have much/anything left to lose!

The way I do it. If I don't exercise I stick to what MFP tells me, not rigidly but I try to be sensible. If I exercise then I tend not to look as hard, the way I work there's no way I should be anywhere near going over or catching up on my cals. Take today for example, spent an hour in the gym, at the moment I'm 1000 cals…

Heheh just looked at mine, at the top of the healthy range is 174,4 and at the bottom 128.5 Honestly, If I was 140lbs I would look like I'd never eaten in my life. I once got down to 220lbs and I had about another 20 until I was happy. That's my BMI not something 'guessed' at on a computer :D

When I had pizza delivered I would order an extra large, and 2 or 3 sides, when the pizza arrived I'd often shout "It's here" up the stairs as if there was someone else in the house :( 'scattergun' clothes, I have actually bought 3 pairs of combats, or whatever I was wearing, hoping that one would fit. Often they wouldn't…

I have to say with the majority of your post I agree. But I also have to say there are loads of sensible supportive people here, my mindset is that you'll only get it right when you want to get it right, I yo-yo all the time and I hate it, that said I've spent most of my life if Gyms, and about half of it trying to eat…

I know exactly where you are coming from. Around October last year I was really not 'into' it, then the lead up to Christmas was pretty hard.... the whole mess ended in Jan where I lost the job I'd been in for the past 4 years and I really just was well off the wagon by then. The past few months have been hard, just…

Puppy classes :) do them and the pup will so get her leash manners sorted out. Otherwise do what you can, try working out at home and making it a bit fun for the pup as well :)

It's balance as far as I'm aware. Balanced intake of Carbs, Fat, Protein, Vitamins etc. I've managed to lose weight while eating bread/potatoes etc :)

Well just to update everyone. Apart from the 'slightly unstable' feeling (that may just be in my head) I've not had any of the side effects advertised and so far in less than a week I've lost 9lbs. Obviously I'm looking after what I'm eating, but not doing as much exercise as I'd like to but definitely moving in the right…

Use the IMG tag and /IMG tag inside brackets [ ] at either end of it, IMG to open, /IMG to close. They sound tremendous, will have to try them as Tuna is one of my staples.

*sarcasm* But, but, they sponsor the biggest loser and are always on the show it can't be bad! *sarcasm off* in all seriousness as far as fast food goes it's better than going into McDonalds, Burger King or KFC, but don't expect miracles if you eat there every day. Personally if I have to eat out I'd prefer a Chicken Shish…

Just started on it as well, is strange, so far it's been 3 days and as of yet I haven't had any side effects other than feeling a little "unstable" the first day. Even went over the recommended 'fat per meal' limit once (was expecting something explosive but nada), so far as I said it's been 3 days but lost 4lbs in those 3…

Life sometimes gets in the way, that is sadly just how it is these days. I know it's hard but you have to get to the point where you are ready to continue or you'll really struggle. You can do it! I am not one to talk as I've been 'off plan' for almost 3 months now (long story) but back 'on it' now and looking forwards to…

Kids are cruel, however those that participate in these kind of things usually end up getting the same treatment eventually. You're not getting fit/healthy for them, you're doing it for you so who cares what they say.

Hehe if only that were true.... And no, you're not the only guy on here :D