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There are no "bad carbs". For freaks sake people just eat food in moderation and move yer legs a bit. Or put yourselves through unnecessary misery and confusion, see if I care. ;)

I am also friendless but I still get hammered on a disGUSTingly regular basis. On the face of it I am a pathetic individual. But, hell, I'm a slim pathetic individual!

I'd start walking when you need to be somewhere other than where you are.

Calories In/Out definitely has it's own uncertainties on both sides of the equation but Taubes' carbs = insulin = fat storage hypothesis is woefully lacking the complete hormonal picture. A bit like Mark Sisson (The Primal Blueprint) and his ludicrous carbohydrate curve. I've read 'em all and when it comes down to it a…

Yep, ain't that The Bitter Truth. ;)

I watched the 1996 Americanised Doctor Who "TV movie" last night which has rocketed directly to number 1 in my list. How Paul Mcgann (The I of Withnail And I) got involved with that pap is beyond me. The other two? Broken Arrow and Hitchhikers Guide.

Nothing to cheat for me, I eat it all every day. E.g. ice cream daily ... Just not a lot of it. ;) Quantity-wise I know myself and to allow some pig out slack for the hell of it is the start of a slippery slope. I prefer to consistently hit the weekly deficit, build in some exercise naturally and trust the process. As…

July, and this year I'm late. ;) But I am comfortably in extra slim work shirts so who gives a monkey's what the number is?

I would say that the calorie deficit rules but if you want to preserve some muscle, feel fuller for longer and benefit from the Thermic Effect Of Food (i.e. how much energy it takes to digest) then consuming a fair amount of lean protein within that deficit is probably a decent plan. Of course there are some people out…

I get hammered on red.

Agreed, wine and crystal meth are my exceptions, otherwise it's lovely water all the way. And coffee. Beer occasionally too. But generally water.

So do I, but only around the crotch. Odd.

I'm weekly too ... Low during the work week (office drone) and make up for it at the weekend.

Alcohol and all exercise. Mental, I know. ;)

I did it for 9 months or so having gone the whole ketogenic thing, initial progress was good but then my body adjusted and I realised that I didn't need to restrict anything. Carbs don't make you fat, excess energy in does. It ain't all about insulin shuttling fat around. ;) Your body is telling you something and that is…

I'll go along with that. You don't need to low carb unless you have a diagnosed medical reason to do so. Some people find they are less hungry and snacky when they reduce the carbs so it can be a tool to use if this is a problem. No need to demonise anything ... hit your target, take some exercise and adjust to suit…

I skip a couple of train stations and get an hour's brisk walking in after work. I also take the stairs instead of the elevator, given the number of meetings on various floors we have it soon adds up. I'm also not big on eating during the working day, I prefer to have the majority of my allowance in the evening. This means…

I'm all for NOT focusing on what you are don't want to do but imagining the benefits of not doing it and acting as if you are already in that state. Otherwise you tend to end up in a state of deprivation that is doomed to failure. They say it takes 21 days for a new routine to bed in so give it time, be prepared and expect…

I don't see any metabolic advantages, fat loss wise, to being in ketosis. A good balanced diet with a moderate deficit and some exercise will do the job. And you get to eat bacon sandwiches. Carbtastic. Winner. ;)

I can totally recommend Allen Carr's Easy Way book to deal with the smokes. I quit after 20 years of puffing away after reading that. You can't crave what you don't want ... Good luck.

Pros - It can turn you on to eating more nutrient dense foods compared to yer typical diet. The 'community' is entertaing for a while. Cons - It can turn you into a orthorexic food nazi who does not realise that, when it comes down to losing the blubber, calories in/out are still king. And, unless you are diagnosed with an…

Skipping breakfast AND lunch works for me well during the weekdays. Big dinner to look forward to? Oh yeh :) Weekends I tend to be more balanced, being closer to my fridge and all ... As usual, whatever works for the individual is the way to go. ;)

TuneIn Radio is ace. For a more interactive experience Beat Hazard is a fun way of combining gaming and your music collection.

Beef tonight with grated carrot, grated zucchini, some sweetcorn topped with lettuce, grated cheese and some mind-blistering hot sauce for me.

It's fairly common for intake to spontaneously go down when people low carb just because a whole range of food is off limits. But, as others have said, we need to fuel our bodies so you still should bump it up considerably if you want to avoid rebound weight gain. Also bear in mind that most of the weight lost during early…

Eat it all, and add red wine to the water-based diet. ;)

I agree, it is ultimately simple but not easy. Unless you have a diagnosed medical issue there is no need to restrict anything and there can be some downsides to taking carb restriction to extremes. Lack of energy, cramping, dry eyes/mouth, insomnia are not uncommon. And then you have stone cold fact that there is no…

Did it for a bit, went on a Wheat Belly trip, it makes no difference to me, I don't have a diagnosed issue though (thankfully).

I've been up and down fat-wise for most of my 42 years, yer typical yo-yo dieter. Mostly governed by psychology that I barely acknowledged yet understood. My initial slide was triggered by the death of my father in my 20s and I've been on a health rollercoaster ever since. But, yes, on a metabolic level the root cause is I…

Yeh, I used to do that too until I realised that there was no metabolic advantage, these days I eat anyfink. ;) Sandwich anyone?