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I usually get plain yoghurt and add honey or St Dalfour jam - it is sugar free but does not use artificial sweeteners, only concentrated fruit juice :) Then you know exactly what you are eating. Plain yoghurt should only contain milk - definitely no sweetener of any kind. Anything plain, even fat free, should not contain…

I am 5'9 and have a small frame. I don't seem to put on much muscle however much I exercise so when I put on weight I just end up feeling a bit too wobbly. My highest weight was about 155 and I have now reached my goal of 133 - I just want to stay somewhere between 130-135. This makes me a UK size 10 which I think is a US…

WITNESS THE FITNESS!! Wow :)

Oh wow. Thankyou so much for posting. I literally could have written that, right down to the belly obsession.

This is exactly how I feel too! Bit of a dilemma, really....

I knew a guy who put on a thick layer of butter - BEFORE he put on his thick layer of peanut butter and jam!! I was like - WTF?!

I am in recovery :) I was anorexic for 3 years before starting to b/p. Went through a pretty bad phase (although not as bad as 10x a day - you poor thing - must have been hell). Now I am down to b/ping a few times a month when I am tired or stressed. It has taken a long time and a lot of willpower to get down to that. Well…

Incredible!! you should be so proud :)

Fage 0% yoghurt + cocoa powder + sweetener = the healthiest chocolate mousse and SO delicious! :)

For me, the only time I burn that many calories is when I go for a long hike or cycle. Then I can easily hit 700 + (I weigh 142) The thing to remember, though, is that if you lift weights you might not burn so many calories immediately - but your metabolism will be raised and your body will keep torching those calories for…

I lost my period when I had a severe bout of campylobacter in Africa. My body was just under too much stress. I have also skipped periods in the past in the run up to important exams, etc. Not eating properly and stressing myself out. There are lots of reasons for your cycle to get messed up - for me the main thing is to…

That is a fantastic piece of writing and has really helped me to put my mind at rest after being a few lbs up on the scale this morning.

I heard it did that but I have had no problems so far :) On 2 scoops a day at the moment.

Meeee! I live in Northern Ireland. You?

That is exactly why I shared this story. Sometimes I wanted to give up, and go back to restricting, because I was sick of feeling overweight and out of control. But I am SO glad that I didn't :)

Thanks :) I just wanted to try to explain that ANYONE can rebuild their metabolism - sometimes it might take a while, but it is always worth it!

Thanks guys :) Reassuring to hear that other people have had this too. I'm going to try to get some kind of support for it.

Ok.... please don't get too angry with me for saying this... but I just HAVE TO mention that 1200 calories is not a suitable amount for everyone - just because some people can survive on that, doesn't mean that everyone can. Anyone reading this thread and thinking that 1200 is some magic weight loss number - just remember…

YAY! Exercise and HP, you are a genius!! MUCH more entertaining than Jillian yelling..... LOL.

I'm intrigued by the idea of IF. However, I am scared to try it due to the fact that I get low blood sugar and severe dizzy spells if I miss a meal. So I am thinking it might be very silly for me to fast on purpose. Thoughts, anyone??

Well done! You look so pretty and your confidence shines through in the after photos :)

Well done!! You can really see it in your face. You look gorgeous :)

WOW...... seriously, WOW! Absolutely incredible determination and perseverance and what an inspiration to ALL of us who have a few lbs to lose. One of the most impressive transformations I have seen here. WELL DONE!

Yes I do it pretty much every day - I love it! Quite an addictive sensation. I started it because I have really dry skin and it has definitely helped :)

I mix in cocoa powder and honey/sugar/agave... tastes SO decadent yet cocoa powder is sugar free and low in calories!

26 5'9 SW - 152 CW - 141 GW - lower body fat % - weight less important!

Eurgh. Idiots. I agree that they are just upset at a woman DARING to come into their designated macho man space. So they stare and make stupid comments to try and psyche you out and get you to leave and go back to the woman section - cardio machines. Don't let them win!! :)

AKA Bircher Muesli - YUM :)

Cream Club Anthems :) So many CHOONS!!

WOW!!!!!!!! Absolutely amazing - YOU GO GIRL! Your dedication and willpower is truly inspiring :)