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Very helpful. Thank you. Definitely going to try and get as much protein as possible from food. I'm not significantly overweight so am less likely to gain a substantial amount of muscle, but it's good to know that is is actually possible.

I love meat and fish, but I'd find it quite hard to eat it constantly. As I said in the OP, I already average around 70g of protein a day from my food, so the shakes would just be to supplement that if required. I don't think I could just have a shake as a snack - I'd feel cheated! If I have enough calories for a shake I…

Re the conflicting opinions about gaining muscle when losing weight: I think I'll just continue trying to lose fat and if I gain muscle along the way that's always a bonus, but not a focus right now. But then of course you cut calories to lose the fat again, yes? I'll have to read up on it for the future.

You all look amazing! THIS is why I wish I had access to a gym!

You have made excellent progress by stopping your smoking and heavy drinking! Well done! As above, it's great that you know this is a lifestyle change and not a quick fix - it makes it much easier to handle the ups and downs it throws at you. Welcome to MFP. :smile:

I'm not around your age, but we have similar heights and goals if you wish to add me as a friend? :smile:

Thanks for this - sounds yummy! Thanks, also. So people with fat to lose that are new to training can gain some muscle, but those with a lower BF % are much less likely (which is why those who want to eat above maintenance)? I see! I'll be a bit worried if I end up wanting to increase my muscle size once I get my fat down.…

I didn't know that, but did wonder how I would seem to be getting stronger without muscles changing somehow. If I go down the shake route, it'll definitely be calculated into my calorie goal. MFP has my protein set at 90g, so I'm trying to treat that as more of a minimum goal rather than a maximum. Definitely! I was just…

Day 1 done again. First time using proper weights and what a difference there was! Who knew 3.3lb was actually that heavy?! Also, I have a question! Has anyone ever gone on to do 30DS more than once a day? Or incorporated it with a similar program with weights? I'm nowhere near that level yet, but I'm just thinking about…

There you go! :) You look great! I'm starting 30DS again today - already done it with soup cans, but bought myself some weights to get going properly. Nothing heavy (3.3lb, 4.4lb 5.5lb), but it's a start, right? Unfortunately I'll have to restart it again a week tomorrow because I am away for a week, but there's no point…

Wow, you all look incredible! Thanks for posting, folks - it really is an inspiration. My tummy seems to need the most work. And thanks also to those speaking about lifting, especially those mentioning they do it at home. I have no idea where to start with lifting (it immediately makes me think of giant weights in the gym…

Amazing! Well done!

Thanks for letting us know about the recipes. Nice to hear that they are enjoyable, makes me more eager to try them! I'm not surprised the book is sold out again, especially at that price.

My book came today! Looking forward to trying out the recipes. Has anyone done the planned week at the back of the book?

Only if your calorie goal already includes any calories lost through exercise (which MFP's standard setting doesn't). I'm guessing you use MFP's standard setting, so you should eat your exercise calories.

I hear you - I recently injured my knee (to the point where I can barely move my leg), so cardio and leg weights are out of the question for a while. Very frustrated, indeed!

You could try what Dan says in this topic - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12 My calorie intake increased by around 400 by following those instructions. I've only been doing it a few days so can't really comment on the results, but it would tie in with the increase…

Me! I'm looking to lose about 15-18lbs. :)

Complete cat person. I've always said I'll be quite happy when I'm old if I become a crazy cat lady. :wink:

That sounds delicious! I'm not very keen on ginger, but might not mind it with a bit of chilli. Have ordered the book.

Yes. Was just wondering if it had awkward ingredients where halving isn't really an option and you end up wasting a lot.

MFP had me at 1200 calories when I started, and I was finding it really difficult to even get to 1200. Since reading the road map thread I've changed it to almost 1600. I haven't done either goal for very long so couldn't tell you the results, but I'm hoping the 1600 works and the reason I'm overweight is that I wasn't…

I've been doing that with meals recently, but have found I often begin to run out of freezer space or freezable containers. :tongue: Think I'll buy it anyway. Thanks!

Anyone? I'm itching to buy this on The Book People, but would just like to know if I'll actually be able to make anything from it without having to get people in to eat the rest!

I'm guessing the book contains a lot of recipes that serve 4 and above. Are the recipes easy enough to cut down to make 1 or 2 portions? If need be I can always save the second portion for the next day.

I'm 5'1 and MFP advises I eat 1200 cals, which I'm finding difficult (I'm under!). Need to get it into my head that I need to eat more to lose weight, and once it's lost I need to eat more again. It's going to be a tough journey...!

I've also been wondering about this as I've been diagnosed with anaemia in the past, and noticed by iron intake was very low according to MFP. Thanks for the suggestions!

I missed the programmes, unfortunately, but was really interested in the getting the book when I heard it was being realised. Now that I'm taking this weight loss seriously, I suppose I should get looking for somewhere that has it in stock!

I'm 21. Feel free to add, anyone. :)