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Thanks for all of your advice, some are really helpful! I am 100% going back to the drs and I am keeping a log (excuse the pun) of all movements and what I put into my body, then hopefully that way we can see if there is an under lining issue. I did have some almonds today to up my fats, I will keep this up to see if there…

I drink around 3-4 litres a day. Sometimes more through training, so I always on the loo for a wee! Thanks for the advice.. I normally struggle to reach my fat intake but I do have Avocados, fish at least twice a week, I cook everything in coconut oil and tend to snack on Cashew nuts a few times a week? I have stopped…

I wasn't, but I feel like it has caught up with me now so I have upped my calories for my daily intake to cover this...

you are completely right! I think we all need to try and see what happens, I will send you a friend request and we can update on how we are feeling! I have decided if I still feel like this in two months time then I will go back to what I was like before, listening to my body and eating in moderation. I feel like my…

I totally get where you are coming from, I never use to track and just ate clean, exercised 5/6 times a week and done 16/8 unintentionally most days just because I'm not a breakfast person. Was really happy with my body last year but gained a few pounds over Winter/Christmas! I've started tracking, I tried keeping my…

What did you use to calculate your TDEE? I always feel that over 2000k is LOADS of food for me, but I think perhaps 1600-1800 would be more ideal for me long term once I have lost this extra bit of weight that I am carrying. I have found when calculating my TDEE I end up with a few different results depending what I use.

thanks for your messages guys! I am going to weigh in next week, see what the figures say and what my rate is for weight loss then decide whether I need to look closer at logging/eating more etc.. I am liking the routine I have now and feel good so fingers crossed I don't crash. Plus I like the idea of not eating my…

I am aware that I am logging inaccurately, I am also aware that I probably am not burning as much as I think I am according to my watch, therefore I feel quite comfortable not eating my exercise calories back (unless I am starving and need them!) I weigh all food that is logged, the only thing I haven't logged for today…

Love seeing everyone being so positive about this way of eating! If I ever talk about IF with my friends they always think it's bad for me to miss breakfast (not all of them have grasped the concept of it all being about what goes in vs what goes out!) I find it hard to think of breakfast idea's that are really healthy and…

ah I see, god I don't think I could manage that one! I love food!!!

I have no idea what OMAD is?

I am the same, I don't get hungry until about 11/12ish but after lunch I end up wanting to snack around 5pm. which isn't bad I guess as I don't normally eat my dinner until about 8-9pm (by the time I have gone in from training and made dinner). I tend to stick to fruit, protein bars or a greek yogurt with honey and some…

well done everyone for fasting this week, happy its Friday and I have nearly finished work woo! this week is my third week on track, the last two weeks I have been fasting 3 days (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) but I woke up this morning and really didn't fancy it but I still fasted Monday and Wednesday so I'm all good! I…

Well done on your run that's great! I could never run more than 10 mins without being physically sick, but after many attempts and increasing my distance a little each time, last year I finally mastered it (can only run with a chewing gum in though to control my breathing - strange!) I can now run quite a distance &…

This is my third proper week and I am feeling much better within my self already! I did have a bit of a cheat day on Saturday but hoping with all my exercise and doing 3 fasts a week might even itself out a little?! I am not sure on results as in numbers yet as I only weighed for the first time on Friday, but I will be…

happy hump day everyone! nearly the weekend, woo! on my second fast day of the week today, I think my stomach is shrinking too as I am not feeling as hungry as expected on non-fast days! My FD today is working out 515 calories, I'm assuming its ok to go over a little? Plus I am aiming for a 4 mile + run tonight so should…

I am the same, as long as I have time to fit it in and my body is up for it, ill workout. I can normally streak for about 10-14 days then ill have a day off, I always feel guilty having rest days so normally try to just save them for when I am super busy and could do without spending time on working out that day.. I just…

good luck with the scales! let us know the results, Ideally I would like to loose at least 2lb a week but I know I need to be realistic and not give my hopes up! Although saying that last summer with my running several times a week, I would loose 2lb a week minimum... we will see! I will know for sure next week when I have…

I am doing it, feel free to add! I am a newbie, but so far so good!

Hello everyone! Well done on all your fasts this week, I have already done my two (Tues & Thursday) but I think I'll try to squeeze another one in as I over indulged over Easter too! I haven't weighed myself in a while and I am going to do my first weigh in next week.. hopefully being extra good this week will make it less…

Well I love chocolate so I am defiantly eating my eggs! Normally I try to avoid it every year and tell people not to buy me eggs, the regret it and end up miserable! I am prepared to enjoy my weekend and smash it even harder the next couple of weeks to make up for it, plus I have been fasting an extra day to keep my…

13 is the most I've done, not done it much though, 10 miles is normally enough for me, although I would love to do the marathon (didn't get in for this year but will apply for next)! I hate running when its cold though, so for now I tend to aim for around 10 miles per week, but that normally increases when its warmer! I…

nice to see everyone is doing well! I have completed my two fast days for this week with ease, even took a salad to the cinema last night to stop me caving in and getting ice cream and treats, really proud I stuck to it and I am feeling good for it today! I am even considering fasting tomorrow aswell as I have nothing…

Hi Everyone! I completed my first fast day yesterday and it was much easier than expected! I think the key for me is planning! Weird thing is I am not even hungry this morning.. I normally do 16:8 anyway as I am not a breakfast eater but I didn't think I would still do it whilst doing 5:2, so hopefully by mixing these two…

In the winter I run twice a week - around 10 miles in total. When the weather is warmer I was planning to increase my runs either in distance or go once more a week as I really enjoy it!

thanks for the comments, it is just below my last three toes.. its not consistent but I do get random surpges of it hurting even when I'm not exercising, like last night getting out of the shower then it hurt for an hour or so but is fine at the moment, just running on it is putting me off if it is going to result in the…

Thank you all for your support and advice, I am feeling much more focused & positive today! crazy what a good nights sleep can do! (& having a look hard look in the mirror!) I have set myself small achievable goals and I am ready to smash this starting today! Thanks again! Good luck everyone xx

How would I go about getting one of those tests? Sounds interesting.. I think I'm just addicted to chocolate

I'm so glad I'm not the only one, I guess it's normal to slip up, just got to move on and start fresh! I'm quite bad when it comes to one bad treat, turning it into a whole treat day/weekend/week.. And that's when I struggle to get back on track, it's like I have no control! I think I need to set a goal for April too as…

Glad I am not the only one, It doesn't help that I seem to be the only one trying to be good and healthy & everyone else seems to be eating what they like around me! I know that once I get going and use to it again I find it easier, its the part of actually getting up and going I'm struggling with! This weather isn't…