lillydlc Member

Clam down dear, we are just sea-horsing around!

You are looking fantastic! Well done!

1/4 small pineapple 1/2 stick celery 1 inch chunk of cucumber 1 small handful of spinach leaves 1 small piece of peeled lime 2 apples - not Granny Smiths 1/4 ripe avocado Ice Juice the pineapple, celery, cucumber, spinach, lime and apples. Place the ripe avocado flesh in the blender / smoothie maker along with the ice and…

Beautiful! What stunning scenery!

There is a NROL4W group - lots of info and others beginning the programme! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/119-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w-

No problem - do try them again, because they are good for you and taste yummy. Here is a guide to cooking pulses http://www.veganstreet.com/veganliving/beansgrains.html

I don't think there is anything wrong with your diet per se, but I think your calories are too low. The other more knowledgeable people will discuss this with you when they are online. Post your BMR and TDEE and exercise for people to help you with this :flowerforyou:

Did you boil them in water before you added them to your stirfry? They do need to be boiled for at least 30 minutes first. (This is after you have soaked them overnight)

Ok great, will take all your advice on board. I will get in that gym even though I have an over developed sense of embarrassment - I know once I'm in there doing my thing I won't care! I'll keep you posted, and thanks again for your input! Lilly

@Lucia - Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I will take your advice with regards to eating at the 1800 mark and eating more on workout days. I will stick with this because it feels so much better than starve, binge, starve! I would desperately like to get into the straight lifting - I have been watching everyone's…

Thanks so much for your reply. It's true about 'the doubt monster' - it's a constant companion for me. lol. I think I'm just convinced that other people's total energy expenditure is more than mine - like in terms of constant activity through the day, not formal exercise as such. I do intend to stick with this though,…

It's open now :blushing:

I was wondering if this was the case, because I have tried to be conservative on my activity estimation as some non-workout days are seriously sedentary due to sitting around making job applications all day. My activity levels do vary, that's why I was fluctuating between 1600 and 1800.

Hi, Thanks for your input. I am familiar with the whole Primal way of life, and have tried cutting out grains, but I still tend to just maintain when eating this way. Realistically I don't feel that I could never eat grains again, but I do try to limit refined flour, and stick to brown rice, wholemeal etc. I do still…

Fantastic! Great to see some positive changes :happy:

Thanks for your reply anyway :-)

Yes, I have scales, measuring cups, and a measuring jug. I usually use these when I am making my food. Of course there are times when I estimate, so I will pay closer attention to this.

You are such an inspiration. Well done in reaching your goal!

Not Insanity or P90X but some good workouts...and FREEEE! http://www.bodyrock.tv

Coriander/Cilantro - bleugh...tastes like soap :sick:

Fantastic! I just upped my calories and am hoping I will see some results in a few weeks too.

Yes - here is a good read. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/539912-why-eating-exercise-calories-is-so-important

Bumping to save

Bonus!!:bigsmile:

You look fab, well done!

Wow! You look amazing! Well done!

I had to bump this topic - too funny! :bigsmile:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/539912-why-eating-exercise-calories-is-so-important :smile:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/521728-upping-cals-what-to-expect-why-you-need-patience Thanks to the OP for keeping this topic on the agenda!

This is a great post regarding BMR: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/471769-an-easier-way-to-setup-goal-calories-eating-for-who-you-wi