sammi_xx

Thank you very much for being kind :) I actually work out everyday, I run for 35 minutes a day (vigorously) and occasionally jump rope. I would have to say that I prefer cardio to strength training/lifting weights because I get sore really easily, but I'll suck it up and start lifting some weights and trying to tone up.…

That's fantastic, I think I will try having a healthy diet and exercise break for 2 days, and then report whether or not it has worked for me in 9 days.

I do also add in a lot of fruit and low fat/sugar yorgurt too. I have estimated that I am eating 1200 calories a day on average, I've been well informed that this is a healthy daily goal for my weight (136lbs).

Yes, I guess that would work for some people. I love food too much, If I were to go on an extended break, I believe it would take a lot of effort to get back on track again.

You make a really good point. I normally try to avoid carbs as much as I can. For breakfast I normally have weetabix (pure wheat breakfast), and tea (with sweeteners), for lunch, a salad, and for dinner I normally have grilled salmon and vegetables. I don't think I consume a lot of carbs, the most important factors for me…

Yeah, it also happened for me, a while back I had a cheat week because of the end of exams to celebrate which involved going out to eat with friends quite a lot. I initially gained 3 pounds, but then by the next week I dropped 8. I was quite surprised.

You have a really good point, I normally exercise every day (or every other day when I'm busy) and I usually run vigorously for 35 minutes, and jump rope occasionally. In addition, I eat around 1200-1300 calories a day. It's as much of a vigorous workout I can get, taking into consideration that I work and am a student.…