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I really think different things do work for different people. Eating more didn't work for me, I gained and felt miserable (even though it was a slight gain) and fluctuated within the same couple of kilos for a couple of months. Over the last couple of weeks, I have tried out a 5:2 fasting approach - now, I love my food, so…

Hi - if you don't want to make the almond butter yourself, they have it at Coles and Woolies too. Just in the health food sections. The macro brand at Woolworths is cheapest I think.... but still not cheap. Price does help moderate consumption though :-) I actually prefer the taste to peanut butter.

^^ I don't mean to be rude, but with 100lbs to lose (great job on making it more than half way, btw! ) I'd wager that at one stage you must have indeed sought "something" from food beyond general sustenance. In any event, each to their own, I personally know that the prospect of a lifetime without treats simply isn't…

You're probably right... it's just frustrating thinking that I might be undoing any progress (I'm not at a significant defecit). The thing is I don't want the "real" homemade beans if they're that high in cals! Maybe time to switch to smaller portions ;-) Thanks.

Thanks for the responses - it's reassuring to know that lifting is beneficial but not necessarily essential for the em2wl lifestyle. I have a copy of NROLFW and hope to make it a part of my lifestyle eventually, but didn't want to "eat more" in the meantime if a lack of training = mushy thighs. Feedback much appreciated,…

Hi - I'd like to join, too (if that's okay!) Have been following the boards for a while, after losing and regaining the same two kilos multiple times over the last few months, ready to try something new!

I'm 5'7", currently 155 and would love to get down to 125-130. Lowest I can recall being in my adult life is about 132 so not sure what to expect when I get there... but would love for it to happen in 2013. Trying for what I hope is a realistic goal of 1lb per week.

70.5kg (155lb) and wearing an Aus 12 on the bottom (US8) and Aus 10 on top (US 6) Seem to be in smaller sizes earlier in the weight loss than expected (compared to several years ago). Partially wondering if that's to do with vanity sizing!

Height: 5'7" SW: 183lb CW: 155lb GW: 130lb Currently taking in about 130g ish (sometimes more, sometimes less). I'm making a conscious effort for the most part to keep my carbs between 50 and 100g because that's a level I feel good at. Eating moderate carbs means more vege/protein based dishes so I've had no problem…

My thighs are currently around 22.5" at their widest part. I'm 5'7 and about 155lbs. My problem with my thighs is their "texture" (read - rippling at the back!) although in the past when I've gotten smaller, my thighs do always shrink, too. Unfortunately, just above my knee and the widest point of my calves are both 16…

Thanks for going to the trouble of including all that detail :-) Shapeless is certainly right... maybe I should start with the calf raises. Even if it does mean cute winter boots won't ever be an option for me!

Maybe you're right. I think my issue has a lot to do with the fact that I don't look like I've got nice, muscular legs - they're totally shapeless - more just a slightly smaller continuation from my thighs! I think I'm super self conscious of them now because I've had a couple of people (one being my former personal…

Personally, I keep mine closed to keep me honest. I can be a bit of a repetitive eater and also have been prone to binging (although I am slowly, slowly starting to get that under control). I think if my diary was opened, I might feel less inclined to log the 'bad bits'. Besides, I know what I SHOULD be doing,…

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UGH, so nice to find people to relate to! I HATE my calves! Like one of the posters above, they're larger than my lower thigh. No matter what size I am they (unfortunately) stay huge - when I last lost a lot of weight and was 59 kilos (a few years ago now sadly, BMI of 20) they were still almost 15 inches around. I even…

I'm originally from NZ and no way would I eat the peel - I don't think I know anyone who does! NZ does produce a 'milder' form of kiwifruit (zespri's/golden kiwi) those are less hairy, but even so.... Ick.

Story of my life, too! I am SO SICK of losing the same 10-20 kilos over and over again... After a very bad week, I'm preparing to get myself back on the wagon for what (I hope) is the last time. Trying to think that 21 days makes a habit, and that three weeks is not an outrageous period of time to fully commit to - so 21…

I used to be a total sweet tooth - major kryptonite being ice cream. I was never particularly fussed on savoury foods - pizza, for example, I can still take or leave - but in the past year or so I seem to have developed my salt tooth too :-( Current downfalls being seeded crackers with brie and potato chips. My issue has…

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Why even respond? That's obviously not what the OP was asking... don't understand the need of so many people in this forum to be snarky/sanctimonious/patronising for the sake of it. Sigh. I've been trying to eat between 1200-1500 calories per day. Exercise moderately (so 30 mins to an hour, usually jogging/cycling/exercise…

I work in kilos but I'll try find a conversion on the web for the benefit of those on the other side of the pond: Anything under 73kg (161lb) would be AMAZING at the end of the month, but I would be happy with 74 (163lb). 07/09: 76.3kg (168 lb) 07/16: 07/23: 07/30:

I'm 5'7, currently at about 168 and also aiming for 140. Feeling really motivated at the moment, would be great to follow others on a similar journey :-)

--> This. Exactly. In defence of the OP, I don't think she's suggesting people should accept all and any blank friend requests, she even indicated she usually does send a message. I think the point, which seems to have been lost a bit, is that it seems odd for people to leave specifics of what they want in a message (and I…

What a cool idea! I actually have a (non-identical) twin in real life but could do with a virtual online twin here... Female Age: 27 Height: 169cm (5'7") SW: 83.5kg (184lb) CW: 79kg (174lb) GW: 64kg (140lb)

I like the term 'controlled carb' - that's what I'm trying to do too (with varying degrees of success). I've been struggling a bit with breakfasts the last week or so (am all egged out!) but I'm ready to get back into the swing of things now. The primary reason for attempting low carb is really to curb my sugar addiction…

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Hi! I'm also looking at giving low carb a proper go (have tried it off and on, never really stuck to it properly before). Grains etc aren't such a problem for me (as in I can avoid them) my biggest demon is SUGAR! Would be great to follow along with your progress :-)

Hi! I'm from NZ, originally, but currently based in London... Have what they call the 15 pound 'Heathrow injection' since arriving. Ready to lose 30 now. Any support along the way would be a bonus :-)