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I live in the UK where it's not really the norm to put calorie counts on menus. I have a few things I do to try and keep things under control: I try to order the most simple un-processed thing there is, usually something that's just protein and veggies as calorie counts are a little more consistent in those- when you start…

You have a lot to be proud of! You've done so well to lose so much and you have clearly put thought into your eating plan even if that was only so that you didn't have to think about it again- so kudos and embrace the success! I can only aspire to do what you have done. Good luck with reintroducing the foods you've been…

I hear ya! To make matters worse my sister moved in with me while she is studying and we are about the same height... and I guess we WERE the same build until I started getting into bad habits. So every day I just see this alternate-reality version of how I COULD look. But rather than get down about it I am trying to use…

I think if it's working for you and you don't feel sick or unhappy then why not stick with it? The system works. My downfall has always been curiosity/ novelty. And of course, doughnuts. The only thing I would say is that when you reach goal weight, then what? Are you going to eat this exact regimen every single day for…

Oh gosh yes THIS! When you finally get that scale and you're like YES I'm going to weigh this and log this, 1 serving is... ...and there's this sad spoonful of cereal and a splash of milk adrift in the big empty bowl. And you think hmm well there must be some mistake, maybe I didn't read it right. But nah, that's what the…

Oooh I think I'll take a look this weekend! I was thinking of getting a second scale- I know this sounds so awful but I sometimes feel like I need one when I'm at work. The temptation for me is to say oh I don't know how much there was, I only nibbled a bit so I won't bother logging. If every time I went to get another…

Oh I'm in the same boat! Third time around for me! The first time I was in an abusive relationship and basically had to drop out of my normal life for six months to go to court and be shipped from house to house for my own safety. It wasn't feasible for me to be diligently weighing/ logging at this time. Last year I tried…

I guess it's just a useful reminder of how "just one" bag of crisps/ slice of cake/ chocolate bar adds up- for most of these people the occasional treat is anything but occasional. I've certainly been guilty in the past of doing the "I don't understand why..." thing. After moving to london I think I packed on about 15lbs…

I scam my sweet tooth with low-cal chocolate puddings/ fruit yogurts, something like chobani usually makes me feel satiated!

I personally use protein shakes to lose weight. Because once I have a sip or two I just don't want to eat or drink anything for a really long time. And I'm only half kidding. For ages I curbed my snacking by keeping a protein shake at my desk and telling myself that if I was genuinely hungry and needed to eat so much, I'd…

Things I'll admit in public: Creamy sauces Cheese Toast Things I'll avoid eye contact and be awkward about Fat. Like literally the rind from the bacon or chicken skin or I don't care just gimmie gimmie gimmie. I had pork chops last friday and found myself rationing the fat. And suddenly realising I don't much care for the…

I wouldn't take it this way, it sounds like he's doing what he can to be nice. In his own mind it makes perfect sense. My boyfriend does something similar. I'm a sugar junkie so I am pretty strict about not having candy/ chocolate etc at home. Sometimes he'll get home and have a chocolate bar or a bag of m&ms and a bottle…

This. Criticism is not automatically motivated by jealousy. It could be genuine concern and if it's anything else, just let it go. Do you really have the energy for this nonsense? Let them fester, it harms them more than it should harm you.

THIS. And on top of this, cereal is one of those foods I could eat and eat and never feel full. For my own sake I switched to a different quick breakfast option; those high protein yogurts are pretty handy. Fage/ Chobani/ Danio. Honestly these keep me going through to lunchtime better than even oatmeal. Though given the…

A few months ago I'd be confused at this thread. Now I get it. The number of times you get somebody with their: "I'm not losing weight! I mean I'm not logging or weighing or measuring what I eat but I'm kinda sure it's okay...I don't understand why I'm not losing weight!" "I only like fried chicken, somebody help me with a…

The cut can be a pain... because we're not all the same shape/size and depending on what store you go to, the dimensions of your regular size can vary wildly. In the UK I would say I'm a 10... and yet I've tried on H&M shorts in 14 and they wouldn't get over my thighs/ hips never mind button up at all. However I have size…

Firstly: nothing bar lipo will help you spot reduce (ie belly fat in isolation) I've found for me the last place it goes on is the first place it comes off. Not a hard and fast rule but anecdotal research (me and a bunch of people I hang around with) bears this out. Secondly: True, a calorie deficit is all you need. That's…

Why does it have to be him vs you? What if you take him up on his offer to help, he's just calling you out on your BS and perhaps that's what you need though it's not what you want. If you expect him to keep listening to you go on about your weight, you must expect a conversation like this to happen. Don't snap at him, you…

I think if I needed instruction or advice I'd approach a trainer and ask but I didn't come here to socialise. I came here to get in shape. I'm not the same as anyone else here, I have different goals. A different pain threshold. Different abilities whether it's strength or balance or stamina... I don't feel like I can work…

I only speak from my own experience but for us, meals out were a huge treat. At home a typical week of meals would only consist of one meal a week each of red meat, fish and white meat. There rest were veggie, often lentil based in the form of traditional soups, stews and curries. Not the fancy restaurant kind swimming in…

Sending you a friend request! Something similar happened to me and the only way I'm getting through it: Ruthless prioritization, I have no patience with timewasters. That's a luxury I can no longer afford. CHANGE THE LOCKS. Seek legal advice, see how much you are entitled to AND what he is entitled to. Take everything in…

Sounds like it's a starter-squat sorta thing. When I read your description I immediately thought of this: http://www.stumptuous.com/lurn-to-squat-good-e-zy "Newbies get scared going down into the squat. It starts to seem like a really long way and they cut it short way too early. This helps you work towards a full depth…

Neither is bad in itself. What are you tracking, is it cals? Are you trying to up protein? are you cutting carbs? It's meaningless out of context. Your coworker may well have been making assumptions about your food choices that were not in line with your goals. Nothing more.

1. Does the bag match the man? This article is telling you to carry a manpurse. No. Don't. On my second date with my boyfriend we both showed up with backpacks. I assumed he went to the gym (like me) and he assumed I was carrying music equipment (because he was) 2. Do I want to touch him? No. I literally have never talked…

That I could understand but nope, this was somebody in front of me, running towards me, we saw each other. Eye contact and everything. I just mentioned this to the guy who sits next to me at work. He says nobody claps at him. This might be because he's six and a half feet and has been lifting for like 20 years. If you run…

I was so stumped as to why this spandex clad stranger was clapping at me the first time, I had to think about it and asked at work later that day. "Did I get this wrong, is it just like him saying 'keep it up well done' cos the body language and facial expression felt too hostile for that" and a few guys just shrugged and…

Yep... I've only lived here like a year and the first time it happened I actually slowed to a stop because I was so confused. Also I had a cyclist scream abuse at me for running THROUGH the cycle lane (not along it) even though the entire street was empty and he was a full 10-15 metres away even after I'd crossed. I also…

I can deal with this, people who just aren't responsive. Either they're in the zone, take themselves far too seriously to be friendly or are just generally d-bags. What I can't deal with is when I run, sometimes a runner will be coming straight at me and rather than swerve to avoid collision like you normally do with every…

I'm currently living in a fairly deprived part of London has made some things come into sharp focus for me: You eat as well as you want to. If you want to live on fast food and chips and soda, you will find a way to make that work on whatever budget you have. You will buy big portions because it makes financial sense to…

No. Air conditioning is just making the space cold. If anything you burn more energy to keep your body warm when it's cold, surely? I imagine the effect would be minimal as I doubt we're talking a room at body temperature vs frozen tundra. Sounds like this person is talking out of their butt. One PT told me never to drink…