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  • I have just started low carb and trying for total (not net) 30-50g per day. Last night I had salmon topped with pesto & parmesan baked in the over, with a side of peppers and mushrooms fried in butter and philadelphia cream cheese stirred in. This was yummy and filling. I will check out the links others have highlighted.…
    in Low carb dieting Comment by soontobeskinnytbird June 2014
  • Yay - this is just what I needed today. I'm a week in and I weigh about the same as your starting weight and would love to be your current weight. Thanks, those pictures are a real inspiration.
    in The Difference 20 lbs Can Make! (with pics) Comment by soontobeskinnytbird May 2014
  • OOh thanks for all the ideas. the Hairy Bikers stuff sounds delish. Need to get myself off to the shops on the way home. Thank you for invigorating me. I will definitely NOT be giving in to a takeaway now.......:smile:
    in IDEAS for dinner tonight....I'm stuck Comment by soontobeskinnytbird November 2013
  • I'm with you on this......totally. Ha ha. What I'm trying is to log everything really honestly on MFP. Previously if I gave in, I just stopped logging so it kind of helped me to forget and not face my issues. I am now logging everything (I know I won't do this forever but I need to at the start) and then really asking…
    in Any tips for fighting off sugar cravings/emotional eating? Comment by soontobeskinnytbird November 2013
  • I did exactly this too. I find that eating more protein heavy snacks and meals during the day helps. As does staying well away from alcohol - my biggest problem is that small glass of wine (even if it is within my cals allowance) that leads to salty snacks (and going WAY OVER my cals allowance!!)
    in I eat well the first half of the day then... Comment by soontobeskinnytbird September 2013
  • ^^ This. I also found that I was craving stuff at night. I've started to have a late afternoon high protein snack (chicken, tuna, cottage cheese or yogurt etc) and I have found this really helps me. Only being doing it this week though so just hoping the affect lasts!! ha ha.
    in Craving things, needing to binge at night Comment by soontobeskinnytbird September 2013
  • I just downloaded this and am confused. I am overweight and it shows my BMI at 29 which is right. However, the body fat % is showing at 19% - that seems low. Is it? I've never had my body fat measured before so I'm not sure? Can anyone advise? Thanks.
    in Microsoft Excel Trackers! Comment by soontobeskinnytbird September 2013
  • Hello I'd really like to join please count me in. Start weight for September: 164lb Goal weight for end of September: 160lb (I am only planning to lose this slowly!) my eventual aim is 140lb but I'm in it for the long haul this time..... Challenge: DRINK WATER (some at least I am soooooooo rubbish at this). Traceyxx
    in September Weight Loss Challenge (Open) Comment by soontobeskinnytbird September 2013
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