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How about this (disclaimer: I've never tried it, it's just an idea): You clear a cupboard and a drawer in the fridge for your husband to put his treats in. The deal is this: he doesn't tell you what's in there, and you don't look. For you, the cupboard and drawer don't exist, they're off limits. Out of sight, out of mind!…

Yeah, there have been a lot of apps around for a while that work on distance. The reason these are news is that a lot of people (I'm one of them) don't want to just run for longer and longer amounts of time. These allow you to work on speed, and stay with a workout of around 30 mins :)

I get the temptation to set at 2 lb per week, but such an aggressive strategy may make it harder for you to sustain your weight loss in the long term. And if you do stick to 2 lb, I'd make sure you hit your calorie goal or even go a hundred or two over, just to make sure you're fueling yourself properly. Remember, hitting…

Uff... in the end I started with the 'speed' intervals podcast. Only about 12 minutes of running, but it really kicked my *kitten*, meaning it was probably just what I needed to push forward! Loved it. Can't wait to try the others!

I'll report back later on the strength and flexibility one!

Good advice, though I hated giraffe. Time out is a great source of good recommendations.

Oh the horror! I'm from London, and to see people recommending Nandos and Weatherspoons to visitors makes me cringe! Why would you want to seek out mediocre, unhealthy chain food? When I travel I want to try fresh local produce, not mass produced crap! Just check out some restaurant blogs, use your instinct, and talk to…

If eating 1400 worked for you, I see no need to eat below that. Why make yourself suffer by eating in a way that is also unsustainable long term?

I think you should try and eat the Chinese. Sustainable weight loss means finding a way to integrate your new eating into your life, and part of life is eating with friends. Bringing your own food destroys that shared experience. I'd agree with having a high protein snack before so that you're not super hungry, then order…

Depends how you define moderation: "While moderation is often a helpful goal, it can also be deceptive. It’s easy to forget that “moderation” is a relative term, and if you’re aiming for moderation, it’s helpful to ask yourself, “Moderation, in comparison to what?” I thought of this when a friend told me he was going to…

Thanks for all the suggestions. I used the NHS podcast but am looking for more 'week 9' sessions to keep up with the 30 min runs!

Check out the national weight control registry for research on how people keep off weight long-term: http://www.nwcr.ws/Research/default.htm

Don't stop exercising! Not only is it great for your health, studies have shown that it is even more important for weight maintenance than for weight loss I find the research from the National Weight Control Registry useful: they study people who have had long term success in keeping off the weight they have lost…

Oh! So you have some sort of misogyny/fear of women issues going on? Understood! Will do!

Thanks for your feedback. I like the idea of just extending the length of one of the weekly runs and doing speed intervals on the other days.

Rather than just copying and pasting the same advice in various forum threads, why don't you read what the OP has said? She doesnt need to lose weight, rather she is on the border of disordered eating and body image. Your post is totally unhelpful!

I go for Fibre and Calcium. Fibre is useful as it helps you choose 'filling' foods. Calcium is important for womens' health and some studies have shown it aids weight loss.

Is it weird to say 'no'? If you have lost weight (and 55 lbs is LOTS!) even just maintaining that loss is a victory and puts you in the top 3% of 'dieters' (or 'lifestyle changers' before someone bites my head off!). And slow progress is still progress in the right direction. Well done you!

Forget about weight, height, BMI etc. THIS phrase is the red flag, and you know yourself that you are starting to have an issue with food. The same thing happened to me last year. I got addicted to the control of losing weight and lost perspective. Like you, I denied to others that I was still trying to lose when I really…

Mmm... maybe you stopped because it wasn't a sustainable way of eating in the long term? I think the best lesson from these past weight loss and regain experiences might be that low carb isn't for you!

Well I don't know about 'speed work'... what I'm really saying is that I would like to continue to do 30 minute runs, but to keep the same feeling of motivation I had while I was doing the C25K... I'm worried I'll get bored and I don't think just running for longer is the solution...

Yeah, definitely, thanks for the feedback.... It's good to know it is a do-able jump. I dont have access to a treadmill though, so it will be trickier to control my speed

EXACTLY! But I can't seem to find anyone who has actually DONE this! That's what I'm looking for...

Varying the route isn't a bad idea... throwing in some more hills, for example!

Thanks, but, as I mentioned, I'm not really interested in increasing my distance. I am specifically looking for ways to increase my speed. I should also mention I dont have a smartphone or anything like that... just an ipod!

Thanks, I'll look into that!

First, your English is excellent! Second, if the treats are regular and you want to have them, I like the idea of assuming you're going to have one 4 times a week and building them in to your plan. Then, if you dont have them you have extra cals to spend how you like. BUT, if you don't want these treats and would prefer to…

Yeah, I've come across the Bridge to 10k programme, but I don't know if I can commit to hour long sessions. Also, I've heard that it is better to keep running 5Ks for a few months or so before building up to longer distances. Any other feedback out there?

I'm coming up to my final run of week 9 and amazed at my progress, and at how much I enjoy it. What I love is having a way to measure my progress that isn't just about weight. Any tips on how to keep progressing when the programme ends? I've thought about working on speed... maybe redoing from week 1 but alternating slower…

Yeah, no need, apart from the fact he'll still lose weight eating more, plus probably enjoy it more and be better able to stick to it long term...!