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Right back atcha. Not everything is about *losing weight*. Yes, all foods are potentially ok if your *only* goal is losing weight and you are under your calories. Some people find it helpful to their resolve to allow themselves small amounts of "bad" food, however, other people find it hurts their resolve to allow them.…
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Definitely better than nothing; do what you can do. Time of day doesn't matter, although Shawn T recommends doing it when you have the most energy so that you can really work your best. Calorie burn depends on the individual: size, level of effort, fitness level, etc. I don't eat back my calories, so I've never bothered to…
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You're smart to ask for a summary. I'll never get back the last 30 minutes of my life. Essentially, OP plateaued and asked for help. She got a bunch of random opinions, some of which were sensible. The sensible ones were basically: you seem to be doing fine, just keep at it. Apparently, 'keeping at it' worked. Good for…
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I weigh daily as well, just once, first thing in the morning after using the toilet. I get the most consistent result that way, with fewer fluctuations. Still, they are there, but I graph the results and watch the trend. I find it helps me keep on track.
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Be determined, but really focus on the long-term change. If you can stick to your changes long-term, then the weight loss is inevitable and you don't even need to worry about it. Also, setbacks or obstacles (like struggling after 15 minutes) won't seem so big because you know it's about what you're *going* to be able to…
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Pounds come and go, but once you've lost a stone, you know you've accomplished something. Passing a stone is even more difficult than losing one, I might add. Sorry, what were we talking about again?
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Don't be stupid. It's obviously about calorie deficit no matter how you get there. If you get there by exercising for hours a day, that's great for you. Most people don't have the time or drive to exercise enough to make up for a high calorie intake, so stop muddying the water. It's much easier simply not to eat 500…
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I'm in. I started on 1 September, but it's my second time anyway. I did a shortened Alpha and Beta in May/June. I didn't lose a lot of weight that time, but I didn't watch what I ate either. I definitely raised my fitness level and strength and improved body composition during that period, though. This time through, I'm…
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Why not finish Gamma, but lower your calorie intake? If you aren't losing fat, but want to, I mean, it seems like the logical step. Then you should keep your gains, but get the definition you want. You probably don't need as many calories doing T25 as you might think. I know I don't.
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Coffee for breakfast, or a protein bar or apple if I get hungry before lunch. Whole Foods salad bar for lunch. One of the following for dinner: Tacos, Taco Salad, Tilapia and veg, chicken breast and veg. Rinse/repeat.
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Weighing portions on an accurate scale, for my money, is the only way to go. Some people do ok with eyeballing, but for those folks who "mysteriously" plateau or can't seem to lose, this is the answer. Some things I weigh every time, like yoghurt in a bowl because it's easy to put the bowl on the scale and spoon your…
