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Trainers Tracksuit bottoms Hoodie Armband for phone Headphones (2 pairs) HRM Protein bars Everything else is in my locker - work are kind enough to supply me a gym for free. :)

Relaxing on vacation is fine, I mean what else are vacations for? The other reasons are, sorry to be harsh, pathetic excuses. Also, how are you going to maintain a healthy lifestyle if you constantly need the motivation of others? If you really want something YOU need to be the driving force behind achieving it. Again,…

Try this website: www.myfitnesspal.com

Set your goals on MFP to maintain your weight (yes you can eat more - hooray!). Lower your fat intake using custom settings in goals (I have mine at 20%). This will mean upping your protein intake. My settings are 55Carbs/25Protein/20Fat, but many others have the protein up even higher. Exercise.

I've got mine down from around 14% to about 10% in a couple of months by setting my fat goal low. I do weights and a little cardio 3 -4 times a week. Goals - 55%Carbs/25%Protein/20%Fat.

Others can help, but ultimately the vast majority of the work is down to you. Believe in yourself. Others have done it why can't you?

Which day did she eat 600 calories on then because I can't find the day you are fefering to?

Her BMR is 1531 calories, so if she stayed in bed all day she would still be taking in less calories than she uses. You say genetics or body type or whatever but I have not heard of these things being a problem (feel free to explain further). I agree she will lose weight faster if she exercises (provided she still…

Re the part where you say "calorie counting/watching is not how you lose weight". So if you take in less calories than you use (provided the difference isn't a huge margin and your body goes into starvation mode) you don't lose weight? I thought that is exactly how it works. I lost 75% of my weight doing no exercise. Jesz…

Her activity level is lightly active, no exercise regime yet.

Yes she did, but the answer I gave her was not what she wanted to hear and she disagreed with it.

A lot of your days you seem to have a very big calorie deficit (e.g. Mon 15 Oct - goal 1722, actual 1011, no water logged, the following day a deficit of over 600 calories). You should be somewhere near your target calories because this is set at a level for you to lose weight. Eating well below does not necessarily mean…

Just because you are not losing weight does not mean it is not working. If you are exercising heavily you are probably losing fat but replacing it with muscle. Make your diary public so people can assess your diet too.

When I was struggling to tie my laces and hit 18 stone.

Chicken Shishlik with a madras sauce is a great option IMO. The shishlik is cubes of tikka chicken on a skewer along with onion and pepper. If you get a hot sauce like madras you only need 3 or 4 tbsp which really cuts down on the calories. Plain rice. Avoid the breads as they are often brushed with ghee and being unleven…

Great job and a good example to set for your younguns. Well done!

I definitely used to sweat more when I was heavier, not so much now I'm slimmer.

Here are 2 recipes. The first can take a bit of effort but is really delicious. It is based on a BBC Food recipe altered to lower fat. The second one is a basic sauce recipe and is really simple to make but totally awesome. Low-Fat Malay Korma For the Malaysian curry powder 10 cloves 10 black peppercorns 4 cardamom pods 1…

Being on a long term weight loss program has definitely changed my view on food.There are a couple of things that have helped me to continue to enjoy eating though: Treat yourself occasionally as a reward - this could be going out for a meal or just having a takeaway. Cook - getting ready made low-fat meals from the…

Respect.

Ellesmere Port near Chester. Been at this a while. Feel free to add me!

Don't know if this helps, but I lost the vast majority of my weight doing no exercise in a job that was pretty inactive so it is possible. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. Drink lots of water.

You can only be dedicated to something you truly believe in/want.

I drink 2 cups with each meal and drink as I feel like it in between. I usually get in between 6 and 10 cups/day (usually more on training days). I'm a sipper at meal times and a chugger inbetween.

I eat them when I have to eat during training or when proper food is not available. If you can get the sustenance from proper natural food sources do that. Besides, some of the protein bars taste like crap.

I think the ones that measure underwater are on the pricey side. I got this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beurer-PM-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B000I6FN5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349036864&sr=8-1 It is very good for the price and has not let me down in the 6 months I've had it.

Good work sir. You look years younger.

This has worked for me: Less fat and processed foods. More fruit and veg. Lean sources of protein (skinless chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish). Get a HRM (mine cost about £30 and it calculates calories based on your stats). Weigh food. This can be a bit of a ball ache at first, but it will give you a good idea of quantities…

Looks like a great plan to me. If you drink a cup of water with each meal you will also hit your water goal.

A week is not long enough to make any conclusion about whether it is working or not IMO. Give it a couple more weeks.