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^^^^ this I love running, the calorie burn is fantastic and I love how it has changed my body....I just do weights once a week; I'd rather be outside in the countryside, breathing fresh air than in the gym breathing in sweaty body odours

it is worth it - honestly! Double check the accuracy of your logging; weigh your food and consider something like a heart rate monitor to accurately record your calorie burn. The MFP estimates for burns are very often far too high. Stick with it :flowerforyou:

^^^^^ That and take it slowly, the skin does contract, but it takes time! Stick with it, it is sooooo worth it :flowerforyou:

Well done - you look absolutely fantastic!

They are not that important for weight loss, but for your general health the MFP ones are a bit out. The most common recommendation is that you reset them to carbs 40% protein 30% and fats 30%. Hope this helps!

He needs to plan his own diet - then he will own it and make his own decisions. You may be helping him too much for his own good xxx

I still drink copious amounts of wine and I have no intention of stopping. Just 3lbs short of my target weight - cheers:drinker:

Hi - I'm in the UK where we can only get old versions, but I have just ordered a Body Media Link from the States via ebay. I'm really near to my goal and hope it will help me to maintain, or even lose a few extra pounds to get me well into the healthy weight range rather than right at the top. Have you synced yours with…

The MFP calculations are often a bit harsher than TDEE - 20%, which is what is recommended for 1lb / week loss, but either are ok. If you use TDEE - a% then don't log your exercise at actual burn levels (most people record them, but with a burn value of 1). Otherwise set your MFP goal to lose .5lb per week as it helps you…

That is hilarious! Interestingly enough, I'm finding more women behaving like those old men recently.....being told about a total strangers personal issues whilst they (and I) are completely naked, doesn't necessarily add to the depth of the conversation. Just saying, that's all. Thanks for the laugh though. :noway:

Others have mentioned it above, but it looks like you have gone into starvation mode and you actually need to increase your calorie intake to get your metabolism going again. Work out your TDEE requirements with this calculator and go with it for a while - you should never consume less than your BMR, which is the amount of…

How cool is that? Well done xxx

I'm hardly ever hungry! I eat loads more than in my fatty fat fat days, but it is better food and of course I move about a lot more too. Keep going, you're doing really well.

Great NSV!

Still hovering just above maintenance, but yes logging is what I do now. Probably what I'll do forever.

A heart rate monitor!

Take a protein shake for your water break. It will give you the nutrition you need as well as the hydration.

Well you are pretty inspirational my lovely! Thanks for sharing x:flowerforyou:

Fantastic! You look amazing, well done x

Yes I have one and it will fit around you - it did me when I was that size! I just checked the manual and you can use it for swimming, but it suggests you do not press the watch buttons when under water. I love it and it has really helped me with the accuracy of my logging. Go for it !

You look amazing! Well done:flowerforyou:

It has a calorific value and as such, if it takes you over your calorie requirements, the surplus will eventually cause you to gain weight. Just count it in with your normal logging.

You look fabulous! I'll bet you feel it too. Well done :flowerforyou:

The term that my gran would have used was "couldn't stop a pig in a passage".....nothing sexy about bandy legs. :ohwell:

I'm on the 5:2 and I do work out on fast days, it keeps hunger pangs at bay. I am not currently eating back burn calories, but my overall weekly target is 7 x TDEE -15%, so my burn calories are already in the equation. If you are using MFP figures, you should eat back your calories, but not on your fasting days; spread…

I think the Kate McKardle calculator on the site you used is incorrect, or you have entered the wrong values. Try the version on fat2fitradio.com, which helps you find out your body fat % first and then feeds it into several calculators. I've never met anyone with a BMR of 900 odd, that's really, really low, unless you are…

I'm a Brit! Here we are!

Yes that's far too low - your body thinks there is a shortage of food and is slowing down to reserve your energy levels. You can work out your proper intake using the MFP calculator, or any of these http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/, http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/, http://www.fat2fitradio.com/tools/ . They…

For non workout days - extra, extra light; melon, Rowntrees (I think) 10cal jelly (little tubs), rice cakes. For workout days, Greek 0% fat yoghurt, nuts, peanut butter, cheese (reduced fat), Eat Natural bars, dried apricots, dried mango....I'm a veggie so sorry there aren't any meaty things....

There will come a time when you need to adjust your calories UPWARDS! If you keep reducing down, you will hit a plateau and your weight loss will stop. Fat2fitradio.com has some good information on this.