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Thanks all. Im actually glad to hear that others struggle to maintain without logging food - i thought it was just me!! I have tried the 'eyeballing' method. When i first stop weighing food - i am pretty accurate at judging the weight... but then about 2 or 3 months down the track, its like i have tricked myself into how…

Hi, Im vegetarian, and usually hit around the 100g mark. I do incorporate protein shakes, and bars (Quest bars are delicious!!) - but also through protein enriched breads (Burgen Womens Wellbeing), low fat dairy, lentils and meat replacement foods. If you are happy to eat lean meats - then you will find it alittle easier.

Yep i hear that - I have actually started to consider the phrase 'Fat and Happy'! I know to remain slim and at my goal weight I cannot drink anywhere near as much beer as i would like to, nor can i eat the amount of cheese / cream / pasta etc... I understand that people say everything in moderation... but moderation does…

Hi, I have been vego for about 3 years - but started weight training with a PT about 2 months ago. She has me on a 1400 calorie diet aiming for 100 plus grams protein a day! Honestly - im finding it pretty tough, and damn near impossible without protein shakes / bars. Example of a normal day would be - about 200g of 0%…

I am in a nasty cycle moment. I hit my goal weight, and am so happy with how i look that i relax and enjoy food / booze for a few weeks. Of course i then gain weight (around 8 pounds) before hitting my "alarm" weight -and freak out that i am going to become "that" person again. I am then very well behaved until i drop back…

Switch to Vodka Soda Lime Less Calories :drinker:

thanks - i know what you mean. I think i thought i would lose 5kg and would like like i did in my teens!! hahah

I guess i am more concerned with some of the behaviour i am seeing. How do you know when to stop? my original GW was 65kg then i revised to 60kg. i am concerned that when i get there, i wont be happy and will revise to 55kg (which i know would put in the underweight BMI range).. How do you know what is the right goal…

Oh good! None of my sugar is coming from processed foods - only from fruit and other natural products. I am vegetarian, and try to avoid processed food all together - and have been really shocked at coming in over the sugar allowance. Thanks All :smile:

Excellent - thanks for that. I was quite shocked as i dont eat any high sugar foods. I do eat a fair bit of fruit - which does show as high in sugar. I am making sure i am on track with the protein, carbs and fat - and am only eating some of my exercise calories if i am still hungry. I know you can slow your metabolism by…

I have an hour, and the gym is right next door. I just got from busting out a cardio session!! I dont look particularly pretty anymore (red face, wet hair) - but i feel great!

am definitely glad to be back! I know that i am accountable when i keep track and record EVERYTHING i eat on MFP.... i think when i am not logging in i convince myself i havent actually eaten that much during the day. looking forward to dropping the 5kg (again) and the rest!

How about DRINKING your exercise calories? I have completely fallen off the wagon lately, but from today I am climbing back aboard! In the past my biggest weakness has been alcohol. I am ok to limit alcohol - but i cant cut it all together. If I only ever drink what equals my exercise calories, is that ok?

Hi All, i have been vegetarian for about a year now. Recently i have been reading some bad stuff about unfermented soy products. Despite having tried it heaps of different ways- i just dont like tofu, but i have read that soy milk, edamame etc are unfermented too. Does anyone have any thoughts on the saftey / healthiness…

Wow! Thanks for all the help. I know i am not low in Iron as my boyfriend made me start taking iron tablets when he found out i was becoming a vego. Maybe swapping to a multi might be beneficial - one that includes B vitamins. i have booked an appointment with my doctor just to give me a quick run down of what actually is…

I am not eating my exercise calories - but i dont feel hungry. Maybe i will have a crack at eating them and see if it gets better :smile:

I have really fallen off the band wagon over then last month and have put on a couple of pounds - so this is exactly what I need to get back on again!! IM IN CW: 165 End of April Weight: 155 GW: 145

Im in! SW 75kg (165 pounds?) My plan for the month is to exercise CONSISTENTLY at least 3 times a week, something which is usually very hit and miss for me!

Wow that sounds awesome! So you only have calories from the tequila then? Specs is that in the US?

I'll happily drink scotch - but not by itself..... maybe with Sprite Zero or something? Would that be better that cider?

I have pretty much stopped drinking during the week now.... and am finding that I can do like an hour of kickboxing on a Saturday morning - then I feel less guilty about the 6 or 7 ciders I have on Saturday night!! It does make any exercise on Sunday not very appealing though! I guess I just have to weigh up what I want…