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Thanks all. I won't fret too much then! I did have an omlette instead tonight instead of vegetable stew ^.^ On the bloating, I'm yeast and milk intolerant, but avoid those, perhaps it's just one of those weeks.

Hi, thanks for replies! I use 'fishing' for events where I'm standing all day (marching in a protest for 6 hours, for example). What would be a better alternative? I am actually out on the bike road cycling and that fast, for that long. I'm training for an event. I've been stalled since May, but appreciate my logging isn't…

HI Having made a large weight loss and lifestyle change a little while ago, I am now experiencing similar problems - low-level fluctuation and inability to get down any lower! I've tried a variety of different schemes, from 5:2, low carb and six small meals, all of which show an initial drop then I go back up again! I have…

A great quote - 'If you have the courage to start, you have the courage to succeed' You are doing a sterling job just by starting to walk. Like others have said, set up a chart and tick off your walks. Get a pedometer and just see if you can increase by five steps each week. The worst thing about taking that first step to…

I'd be concerned you were over doing it in all honesty. I tried doing aerobics/circuits daily and gave myself golfers elbow and achilles strain. Result, unable to exercise for two weeks in that way. Now I do aerobics/circuits every other day and just cycle daily (commute). If you can do it without strain/injury, great, but…

I'm inclined to try it too, reading that. I've just changed my targets from maintaining weight (I gave up smoking so cut myself some slack!) to losing a lb a week. However, I'm starving! I'm cycling 6-10 miles a day commuting although I have a desk job. Then on top of that, I'm doing circuit training or moderate impact…

Hi YES! But you need some motivation! I searched for basic arm toning videos and started there with 1kg weights. Once that got easy, I bought myself a kit of screw on weights, I now lift 5kg biceps and 3kg triceps. I make myself do it every other day. The best motivation is the muscle tone in the backs of my arms! With…

Hi I'm always confused by this - I go over by 100-200% most days on sugar. I eat a fair amount of things like peppers, carrots and dried fruit and nut mixes. All reasonably healthy. My cereal is sugared from the dried fruit in it. Apart from that, I'm low-carb as I found cutting out fruits/other carbs really helped both my…

Skipping lunch is bad! You'd be better having a complex carb lunch which should fill you up so you don't snack. How much is habit? Eg do you eat at 4 even if you don't go home and are at work/doing things? Try dissuading techniques if you think it's a habit - eg 10 min exercise video, drink a big glass of water, chew some…

Thanks :) The1000+ burns are 3-4 hour intensive cycle rides I weigh all my food out so I reckon I'm quite accurate on the calorie intake, maybe a bit sketchier on the burn as the cycling varies in speed, resistance and length of time, which the counter doesn't really work for. I'm going to try the protein thing (as much as…

Thanks - but what do I eat for protein? I already snack on nuts and they are carbo-rific! I added the cheese for protein too. For various reasons (i take a medicine that dries my mouth) I drink around 4 litres of water a day, I drink litre bottles almost continuously, so I generally fail to log it.

Hi I'm 5'8 (so a little shorter than you gals!) but I wanted to comment on bone structure. I know from past experience that my hips and shoulders prevent me getting under a 10/12 and I simply want to be a comfortable 12 rather than boney - so bear your skeleton in mind! Good luck!

I use online videos - you can search for weight toning exercises quite easily (without wanting to post about another fitness site) A can of beans is about a kilogram so you can start with those as your weights if you don't have any. I do a ten minute toning video every day for the arms - biceps, triceps, row and push ups.…

Opened now :)

How do I open my diary?

Oh, I'm 5'8'' too. Size 12 (uk)

I get very similar pain but I have substantial damage to my back from horse riding - I also have mild scoliosis. This makes my ribs stick out on the same side as the shoulder pain. Things that help: 1. Heat patches on the effected area 2. Stretching my arms above my head and straight across my chest 3. Ergonic support - I…

Hi This has been really interesting as I am concerned I may be getting too much fibre too. I'm a huge veg and fruit eater - I'm lactose intolerant so avoid most pre-made snacks. As a result, I'm nearly 100% over fibre today, and low in salt and cholesterol but high in sugars! I was sitting at work snacking on celery,…