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I wake up at 4.45 3 days a week for running, need to be done with my workout at 6 to leave for work at 7. Go to bed early and then just do it.

I used to think I wasn't a morning person. Then I started going to bed earlier. Now I get up at 5am and leave for work at 7am.

It's half a pound. It's probably water.

I really appreciate you posting this. I read it all and found it fascinating.

I used to be in your position and sort of still am (recent graduate in a new job so still low on cash). These are all things that me and my friends used to bring! We were in self-catering accomodation so had access to cooking equipment to prepare lunches. - Yoghurt + granola in small tupperware (breakfast). Buy a large pot…

It's not an item I would usually recommend due to high sugar content but around here you can buy bottled smoothies or drinking yoghurts in the grocery store, usually around 1 pint (500 ml) in size. I find them very filling. I would be alright having one for lunch if I could have something solid eg. oatmeal bar for a…

I'm in the middle of my TOM and I lost 2 kgs from last week. A deficit is a deficit and the only change I make to my routine during TOM is that I make an effort to eat more iron by consuming a bit of red meat. I don't get much cravings and still wouldn't go over my daily calories. I don't really get cramps and am happy to…

Perhaps you could just account for it in your "lifestyle"; so put yourself down as active I guess?

It is possible for me at the moment but I'm at the beginning of my weightloss journey and very overweight. If appropriate for you then set the MFP goal to 2lbs/week and follow their total calories - that is what's working for me right now.

I've sort of given up sweets. This means I have eliminated all storebought biscuits, cookies, cakes, milk chocolate, meringues, chocolate mousse, sundaes/icecream etc. Instead I eat the occasional square of dark chocolate and home-made baked goods (virtually zero though this week I made banana bread and had 3 slices over 4…

This is what's working for me at the moment: 1. Eat at least 5 servings of different fruits and vegetables each day and aim for 7 2. Have oatmeal, milk and berries for breakfast, nothing fills me up better for less calories 3. Drink only water and herbal teas. Occasional decaf coffee with skim milk, no sugar or sweetener…

I use antibacterial gel from a little spray bottle that I carry around and I don't even work with children. But I do take the bus and work in an office with people who have children and therefore seem to carry lots of germs (or at least are ill a lot). Making sure you get at least your recommended daily amount of vitamin C…

5 am for running, 7.30 pm for anything else. Work interferes way to much with my preferences, if I was still a student it would be late morning or late afternoon.

I have to plate all my food in the kitchen and then take it away to eat (no seating in my kitchen). I also eliminate activities that lead to mindless snacking; for me the big downfall is watching TV/DVDs because it's a very passive action so I limit the time I spend on this or find something to fiddle with at the same time…

I want to not worry about fittings into airplane seats and doing up the seatbelt.

Are you sure you can't afford a gym? The Pure 24/hour gyms in my area (Edinburgh) go for as little as £12.99 per month with no contract, or at least that is what the billboards say. Just throwing that out there as I think setting up a home gym would be very expensive.

I just started the NHS C25K podcasts and heartily recommend them. I used to do a fair bit of running but 30 kg heavier (and I was no feather then) I'd rather be safe than sorry so am starting from scratch. So far really enjoyable and, in my opinion, quite easy. I can easily complete the podcast when giving a solid effort…

Thanks for all the responses! I'm feeling really reassured! This might be a daft question but will I need to bring my own mat or is it usually possible to rent/borrow for beginners? (obviously practices will differ from place to place but it would be useful to know if this is EVER an option)

That's great to hear! Anyone else doing yoga?

It's great that you're hanging in there; I hope the pain will start subsiding for you soon or at least that you'll notice some other improvement!

I think that if you are absolutely spot on then the pie chart will be the same as your macros. But I'm not sure, so I hope someone else comes along to explain better :)

They show the source of your calories out of 100%, if you have less of a certain macro you will be definition have a greater proportion of energy from the remaining 2 even if you are under calorie. For example my fat intake can be around 35-40% when I'm spot on because I eat quite few carbs, so on those days I get a…

No you can do it! Don't expect to run it in 30 minutes but you will be fine =) Running with a group will really push you to perform your best, and there will be people walking the entire thing so don't worry about finishing last either.

that's excellent, well done!

Yes, absolutely yes. You need scales and you should use them all the time. Chances are that you have no idea how much a portion of anything is so lack of measuring defeats the purpose of logging.

I've "heard" that diet soda makes you hungrier and more prone to craving sweet things. So if by cutting the 0 kcal diet soda you will also cut a portion of your regular food intake due to decreased cravings it would be beneficial. I don't drink soda myself so I can't offer any experienced advice. Personally I would cut it…

I bring in all my own food and have snacks at set times - 10 am and 3 pm with lunch anytime between 11.30 and 13.30. Beyond that I don't eat and I don't really fancy any more food than that - you can check out my diary if you like. If I feel peckish I will have some tea, peppermint or blueberry feels like a treat in itself.

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I LOVE my food thermos. It fits 500ml and I bring home made soup every day, just cook up a batch on Sunday. This week I had chicken/tortellini and next week is Caldo Verde. This week I have also had (for snacks): 1 boiled egg and 30g of my own trailmix (brazil nuts, almonds,…

Well ginger is a root... that much I know. Onions and garlic are bulbs... I don't think of them as root vegetables. Is there a particular reason you need to know? I feel like it would be easier to answer your question if we new the angle.

I determine my trailmix by entering it as a recipe. The batch I made up yesterday (for five days) had 50g almonds, 50g brazil nuts, 30g dried cranberry and 20g dried apple. One serving is 30g and I think 167 kcal.