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For most, the real fear of losing weight and getting healthy is basically going on a diet. But don't let that put a fear in you. Once you get going and learn about food and calories, it's all a breeze! It really is. My biggest piece of advice is to not deprive yourself of foods you love. If they are really bad, make them…

I completely get removing the sugar to remove the sweet tooth. I have a big sweet tooth and I know if I removed refined sugars from my life, I would be a lot healthier and would weigh less. I also agree you don't lose weight by cutting out sugar but sugar is high in calories so giving them up would reduce your calorie…

This is a life journey, these types of meals keep it sustainable so to me, it's not cheating. I ate at least 2100 calories today and included an Indian takeaway and thortons premium chocolates. No a single ounce of guilt.

I make my own peanut butter cups with very little sugar and not processed and dairy free! My little boy is allergic to dairy and soya so this is a great little treat for him!

Losing a stone in 2 weeks sounds very unhealthy and certainly not sustainable. Also, you are paying somebody money to prepare part of your meals and you still have to buy fresh fruit and veggies. It's really best you learn to prepare your own meals as this is a lifelong journey. There's no telling what will happen with…

I eat porridge oats every day using unsweetened almond milk, tastes richer. I use stevia to sweeten and I love it! I have 50 grams and nuke it for a minute. I don't crave carbs from eating it and I always feel full with it.

I injured my knee running in the wrong shoes about a month ago. After 2 weeks of pain and horrible limp, I went to see GP who diagnosed a sprain and said it would take 3-6 weeks to heal. She said I could do power walking but no running till pain is completely gone. Had a few days with no pain and went for a run in my…

What an amazing story and journey of fighting and winning battles and getting healthy and fit along the way. Truly an inspiration!

You really need to rethink your foods by giving them a healthier makeover. That will allow you to eat the foods you enjoy. I love Indian food but it is very high calorie. I haven't given mine a makeover because I order it out. However, I only have 1/4 of the tray and just pick the meat out, then I will drizzle a small…

I wouldn't do any of them. For me, I'm just cheap and that's money to put towards my new wardrobe. The ultimate reason, none of them really show nutritional values. I'm not 100% sure about RC but WW and SW use points or syns. Doing it that way, you have no idea how many calories or macros you're getting. I have lost all my…

I agree that you need to weigh and track everything you eat. You can say it's the same but it could weigh more or you can easily mis guess the weights. Also, if you are trying to keep your cals at 1500, I wouldn't have a shake, it's better to eat your calories. You are probably holding water. Check your salt intake. Also,…

I put on 7 pounds from 15 December but am down 2 already and back to my healthy diet. It was nice and will enjoy again next year. I've been fighting a tooth infection over Christmas so ate lots of soft foods like cake so that would have been loads of calories. Root canal on Friday :(

Pinterest has lots of pins on clean eating and a great way to store your faves

Diet also means the amount of food a person eats. Doesn't always mean a low cal lifestyle. My child is on a special diet because he is allergic to dairy and soy. So the word diet doesn't make me cringe. Why would it make you cringe if someone said healthy diet? That is what it is, a healthy diet. I'll be on that for the…

Just keep going. Ignore the scale on a weekly basis, it's the long term numbers that matter or perhaps not if you are lifting enough that keeps your weight the same or it may go up. Keep track of your measurements regularly and take note of how your clothes fit. I put on some weight over the holidays but some of it was…

I just enjoy a plain cheese pizza! I limit my cheese to 100 grams for the whole pizza though. My family loves my chicken tikka pizza. I buy the ready meat and flavour the crust with korma seasonings, they love it! Ham and pineapple is another fave. My pizza per slice with just my cheese and seasoned passatta sauce is about…

Well done!

Wow! Thank you for all the great ideas! Very thankful!

Looking up REI now! Thank you all so much, keep the ideas coming. I do layer up, 2 long sleeve running tops and running jacket, gloves and hat that covers the ears. One top is a brooks thermal top.

If you want to save a lot of money, go to the goodwills! They have such cheap clothes and lots of brand names and countless styles. I'm in the states and I'm taking a suitcase back of goodwill clothes. I have bought all my clothes second hand through this journey because I have a lot of weight to lose to get to my goal and…

Whatever you lose on your plan will be regained. You need to approach this with a better mindset that will insure sustainability. Just cut back to get a 500 calorie deficit and so your workouts. You may come in very close to your goal but any weight lost this way has a better chance of staying off. Just don't push…

Thank you both so much. I do eat healthy fats but will take a closer look at that macro and see if I have room for more. If I'm sitting around all day but not when working my behind off. Today I did 30 mins hill climb challenge on the elliptical then a 3.6 mile hill climb running combo. Need to calculate my heart rate…

It took me just under a year to lose 100 and just have 20 to go! I ate most of my normal foods and didn't deprive myself. I just ate in moderation and I do lots of recipe makeovers! I'm having cake and icing tonight!

It depends on how long you have been overweight too. I've had this weight on me for 20 years and now that I'm near my goal I have a lot of loose skin. I don't like it when I'm naked but I'd rather have the skin than the fat. My husband loves me even more so he's not turned off. I look great in clothes though, lol. I lost…

Thank you for that. :) Will give it more time, just wasn't sure on the cold and step counts.

If the belly is where you held most of your fat, it will be the very last to go. I have about 20 pounds to go and its all belly. It doesn't bother me much because in the end I know I will get there. Just keep going forward with what you are doing.

I have to agree about flying, I don't drink alot of water because I have a baby or child with me. 8 hours with one drink isn't enough but I'd rather not have to get up unless necessary. Anyway, I get so bloated and gain but it's gone within a week but its usually just a few ponds. I still watch what I eat.

That's fantastic to hear a new update from you! Sorry if I sounded off, it wasn't a go at how you did it but rather a question of how things are at maintenance. I agree that you have to find what works for you but I have to admit a little concern for 1200 at your height. I can only guess that your off days are really the…

I think it's great you lost weight and you look amazing. I just wonder how your body will react when you maintain. 1200 cals on your height is so little. I lost 100 pounds in 11 months and ate about 1600-1800 cals a day. I'm 5' 4 3/4". I mainly run. You don't have to restrict your calories to this extreme but well done on…

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